Christmas Season Special Item - Christmas Tree Croissant and Kuegelhoph…read more Christmas tree croissant with red stripes filled with hazelnut pastry cream and bright passionfruit jam. Dough was very buttery and crispy. I could taste strong butter flavor which stood out. Passionfruit jam dominated over hazelnut cream. It lean on sweeter side. I prefer more hazelnut cream. However, the croissant itself was one of the best. Very delicious. Holiday Chocolate Kugelhopf~ dark chocolate sweet bread studded with chocolate chips, citrus peels, and almond praline, rolled in sugar. I really liked kugelhoph's dough and almond praline! It wasn't too heavy, lighter texture and praline wasn't too sweet. So, sugar coating paired with dough very well. I would like to get this one again! Overall, I really enjoyed both Christmas items. Their baking goods was always top notch.

Small French bakery cafe set up on Fir St in the area going under the bridge to Granville Island…read more Limited seating options. Only about 4 tables and one long banquet bench. There are fairly high concrete steps from the front door to the inside of the cafe. Not easily accessible. Selection of French croissants and fusion Asian flavours. They have some sliced dessert cakes that look interesting. Standard coffee and tea bar. Croissants were buttery but a little dense. Overall a quick sit or takeout bakery in the area.

Matcha is sold only during weekdays :( Their menu is very…read moresimple and clean which i liked. Parking was a little challenging since street parking is limited. Tried their cold white coffee and i really enjoyed it! There was a little bit of oil? Taste in the coffee which was very interesting (in a good way). Inside was very cute and has a little place to sit down downstairs. I would come back here!

heard the matcha was good here, so we decided to give it a try…read more we dropped by oidé coffee around 3:30 pm on a sunday, it's by the waterfall building at 1548 west 2nd ave, just a short walk from granville island. but a heads up: watch out for the protective crows nearby. my friend got ambushed from behind, no joke. the café is minimalist and striking. clean lines, unfinished concrete floors, soft wooden benches, and a calm, almost meditative atmosphere. the space extends further back, down a small set of stairs to a bigger open room, with more seating and the same quiet cool. it's simple in the best way, very japan meets west coast. unfortunately, the matcha mission was foiled. a handwritten orange sticky note by the counter read, "matcha available weekday only ." and next to the orange sticky note was a pink sticky note, "ginger honey yuzu soda $6.50", so we ordered that instead. it was light, fizzy, citrusy, and kind of nostalgic, kind of reminded me of vonbee's honey citron and ginger tea but less sweet and with bubbles. not quite the matcha adventure we came for, but still a chill, stylish spot to sit, spill the tea, and sip. we'll definitely be back on a weekday to try their matcha.

If you love good coffee or need an escape from nearby Granville Island, a tourist trap, walk a few…read moreminutes to Prado Coffee. My vanilla latte was strong and well brewed. The chocolate chip banana muffin is large and so good! Service is excellent and there's space inside and out to sit.

Matcha Latte Vanilla donut…read more Heavenly combo I loved the vanilla donut and I loved the vanilla custard filling. If I'm going to be superrrrrr picky I would say that the filling could have been more evenly distributed inside the donut but this still hit the spot I'm not sure if I needed to ask for my matcha sweetened my cashier also didn't ask me so idk - i probably could have asked for it it sweetened, or they could have gave me the option I ended up adding more sugar to it myself anyways. I would say that the matcha they use is an okay quality. I finally understand what ppl mean by it can taste a little like grass because this one had a deeper flavour and had a subtle umami taste for sure - not everybody's cup of tea.

What I ordered: - oat latte…read more- drip coffee - crinkle cookie - butter croissant highlights: I was very pleasantly surprised with their oat latte. It's very light, slightly acrid, and highly recommend because it didn't leave me feeling heavy in my stomach unlike some oat lattes do. I loved the croissant. It was crispy on the outside (but not crunchy), soft on the inside, with a lovely butter flavour. (Pro tip) dip your butter croissant in the last 1/4 of your latte iykyk study/work space: 4.5/5 They have seating space in the back which was bright and clean. The atmosphere is relatively quiet and super pleasant. Truth be told, I completely forgot that I was on such a busy street! If cafe hopping is your thing, follow me and I'll show you all the best spots! @yvrcafescene (instagram/tiktok)

I viited Lumine coffee to try Nomsmag cherry blossom festival items…read more What I got: Matcha Strawberry Cube Croissant Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. Signature flaky pastry with a vibrant center of whipped matcha cream layered over tangy strawberry jam, finished with a fresh strawberry and matcha dusting. Dough was very crispy outside just like they described signature flaky pastry. And whipped matcha cream had strong matcha flavor, very creamy and not overly sweet. So, it paired with strawberry jam so well. Strawberry jam had well-balanced tangy and sweet flavors, I really liked it. I highly recommend this item! Service was very good and friendly

Stopped by for a quick coffee before an event. The staff was super friendly and answered any…read morequestions we had. Ordered a latte and it was strong! I haven't been to a Trees location in years so glad to see they are just as good as they were before! Cafe at this location was spacious but half the cafe was super warm so luckily it wasn't too busy and we were able to grab a table on the cooler side of the cafe

Trees Organic on Broadway has always been a reliable place to get a good, hot, delicious cup of…read morecoffee. I have been drinking coffee here since they opened way back in 2016. I have had coffee here with many friends and co- workers to talk about work or to chit chat about life. There are usually people here on their laptops sitting here at Trees Organic for hours. Coffee is also good to go too. My favorites are the pecan cranberry muffin and the vegetable breakfast wrap. All the food is good. Staff are polite. A comfortable place to drink coffee or to drink coffee with a friend.

This place is convenient coming from Kitsilano Beach. I parked nearby, although there is a parking…read morespace available for customers. I'm a routine customer of the one on Main and 13th. It's my first time here. It's busy. Lots of seats. They have a glass covered patio, which is a nice extension. I ordered a double shot of ice espresso. It was a warm day but needed caffeine. I like they have lots of choices of sweets and donuts and their portions are big. The tables are small though, and a bit cramped inside, unlike what I'm used to at Main St. There's also minimal wall outlets for laptops or phone charging. So make sure you have your devices charged before coming here to work or study. Outside it's walking distance from other stores snd restaurants. It's a nice commercial neighborhood. I recommend visiting it after going to the beach down the hill.

I am writing this review because my email to them went unanswered…read more I am shocked and disappointed at the way I was treated after spending $40. I am a HUGE 49th fan and love their dougnuts and coffee. Whenever I have friends in town, or someone needs a suggestion on where to visit, I always say "49th has really good coffee and doughnuts". Unfortunately, my mind has changed, and I don't see myself ever recommending this location. As an avid coffee drinker, I am pretty picky on where I choose to have coffee and love the cafe culture in Vancouver. My mom loves doughnuts and we had come all the way from Langley for a day in Kits, so I recommended we go to 49th! I spent about $40 on 4 doughnuts, 2 maple sea salt lattes and a drip coffee. The maple sea salt lattes looked beautiful and my doughnut was delicious as usual (big fan of the french crueller). Unfortunately, our maple sea salt lattes were very very strong and had no maple or sea salt flavoring in my opinion. I decided to ask the girl at the register if we could please get a different drink because it was super strong and didn't taste good. I was met with SO much attitude, i was actually shocked. I went into it very friendly and politely asked for an alternate drink as i did spend $12 on these two drinks (and life gets expensive!!). She then goes "well, you probably don't like the taste of coffee then".... I actually didn't know how to respond. But i did say "I'm a huge 49th fan and love coffee!". Then I had asked how many shots are in the small and she said "2". I then had asked if we could get a new/different drink and she goes "I'll give it to you this one time, but next time you'll have to pay." This is NOT the way to treat a paying customer. It felt so rude and accusatory. I very rarely come to Kits, so she wouldn't have recognized me and am an honest girl who works hard for my money. When the customer comes up politely, you offer to make it right. I hope the next person that comes up not satisfied with their drink is treated a lot better than how I was.

I'm HUGE fan of this tea company. They make THE Best Masala Chai in Vancouver. Great prices for all…read moretea leaves and drinks. The Staff is marvellous and always so helpful. A MUST stop while visiting Granville Island.

I visited Granville Island on a particularly sunny day, so the refreshing fruit teas that Granville…read moreIsland Tea Company kept on ice was a lifesaver. They had three blends to choose from: Black Iced Tea ($4), White Tea Lemonade ($4.50), and Fruit Iced Tea ($4). I originally wanted to try the lemonade, but I ended up going with the fruit iced tea because they were temporarily out. The fruit iced tea was particularly tart and refreshing, with notes of berries and hibiscus. They also offer refills for only $2, which is an excellent deal. Besides the iced teas, they also had a plethora tea blends that would make a lovely souvenir for the tea lover in your life.

I went to Blondy's as I was very early for an appointment nearby, so I just decided to get myself a…read moresmall hot chocolate. It was made with oat milk. I enjoyed my drink and I think the price was reasonable. They have a lot of milk alternatives available so I was happy. It is a small narrow space. The venue is well-maintained. The barista behind the counter was very happy to see me and friendly. I will come back again.

This place was cute and Super tasty! Oat hazelnut latte was spectacular. Definitely would return.read more

I LOVE the Small Victory in Yaletown and go to there often, so I was expecting the same kind of…read moreexperience when I recently visited this site on Granville. Unfortunately, it was not the same. I was glad to see the same amazing pastries and tarts and sandwiches, all fresh and beautifully displayed in the display case. I ordered a croissant and it was superb as usual. I also ordered one of thier baguettes to bring home. My kid and I think SV has the best baguettes in the city. They are crusty on the outside, soft yet chewy inside, and just consistently perfect. This one was as good as all the others we've had from here. Yeah! I wanted an Earl Grey tea which IMO is a pretty basic order. Surprisingly, they did not have it. I got a green tea instead (their tea selection was very limited). And the girl who took my order, as well as the girl who rang me up at the cash, could NOT have been more aloof. I smiled and tried to make a little small talk, especially with the girl at the cash when I took out my debit card and asked how to pay (she just pointed at the tap symbol on the machine but my card is not tap-enabled. I always joke with people about this). This girl would not even look at me. Zero eye contact. No "thank you", nada. I just got really cold vibes from the two of them there at the counter. (At least when I picked up my tea at the beverage counter, the guy there made eye contact and semi smiled). (Side note: the staff at the Yaletown site have always been super pleasant and friendly, and this really makes a difference. To me, anyhow). Contrary to another reviewer's posting, the restaurant and the washroom was very clean when I visited here. No issues there. Honestly, I'm not sure I'll return to this site. There are so many cafes and bakeries around, I'd rather go to one with a warmer vibe. Or stay with my Yaletown SV.

Small Victory Bakery is a breath of fresh air from the Starbucks grind…read more Bright, spacious, and welcoming, it's where locals and an older crowd actually linger over coffee instead of cramming into tiny seats with laptops and hipster wannabes. The pastries look out of this world--flaky croissants, gorgeous tarts, and sourdough that's worth the trip alone- maybe next time, I'll be able to grab a few. The coffee though, nice! Rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. If you want delicious baking, great coffee, and room to breathe, this place is a true Vancouver gem.