date & time: monday may 11, 2026 @ 11am party of 5…read morevibes: singles & besties in sweaters & lace shorts decor: vibey coffee spot service: sweet Imbibe: ube matcha & chai total: $17.98 canadian

The staff here are super friendly and nice…read more The strawberry matcha and mango hojicha with oat milk is also very delicious. The pastries and sandwiches are also very good. They also have a Doe Pass for $90/month for unlimited drinks that is really worth it if you live around the area. It also has other perks. I would only say that the portion is a little small, perhaps they can add two sizes in the future.

the sky had that washed out, endless grey, the kind that presses down on the city. the trees were…read morestill vibrant, their leaves scattered thick across the sidewalk. puddles gathered along the curbs, slick with light from passing cars. i tried to sidestep the biggest puddles, thankful for my boots and umbrella. typical vancouver weather. by the time i reached west 4th and trafalgar, 3:06 pm, i was ready for another caffeine break. i slipped into café lokal and was greeted warmly, the kind of place that feels like someone forgot to tell it the world outside is wet and miserable. inside: mismatched chairs, repurposed wood, the faint scent of coffee and something sweet. eclectic charm everywhere, nothing quite matches, but it just works. the fireplace in the corner wasn't turned on, though it didn't need to be, the place was warm and dry. gaetz and gilberto played soothingly and quietly in the background. the baristas moved with calm, unhurried ease, the kind of rhythm that only slow afternoons know. i ordered another matcha latte with oat milk, my second of the day. it came out too hot, the matcha powder scorched, the taste lost. but i didn't mind. through the window, the rain kept falling, steady and unrelenting. outside, the city moved on through the rain, people passed by, shoulders hunched, heads down. inside, it felt like time had decided to rest for a while.

Love the vibe in this cozy cafe! The food and coffee are high quality and fresh. I had the…read morebutternut squash soup and flat white while my friend enjoyed an Americano and avocado salad. They gave each of us a piece of truffle with our coffee. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. Lots of parking on the street. We were lucky to get a table on Saturday noon. Busy place but so welcoming!

Nemesis Coffee, always interesting popping in a different location. LoLo location is steps away…read morefrom a gorgeous view of DT Vancouver. Best to leave your car and transit here as any sunny day or weekends will be packed. Their laminated pastries are consistent.

Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5…read moreService: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 My friend was visiting from outside of town and we were exploring the Lonsdale area so decided to grab a treat here! We went on a Friday morning and the cafe was nearly full so we got the last 2 seats at the bar. She got a sandwich and I got a London fog and cinnamon knot. Her sandwich was tasty but quite pricy. Same with my items - they're all definitely on the pricier side. The knot I had was good but I wish it had a stronger cardamom taste to it instead of just cinnamon. The space is gorgeous but is always pretty busy and the staff are super kind! I would come back and try some other items.

Cute little local feeling coffee stop with some limited groceries…read more This is an area with very few "social" hangouts so this really sticks out. 2 decent 1-2 bike, bike racks visible from the front windows. Pretty cheap baked goods that are decent!

Great little market and wonderful coffee shop. Don't miss the wonderful little outdoor patio in the…read moreback, which is really quiet and peaceful with nice music. Would definitely come back here again.

I tried their mocha and their Dubai chocolate strawberry cup. The strawberry cup was extremely good…read moreand worth the high price tag($15). While the mocha was good, it was not worth the higher price tag compared to some of the other local coffee shops.

This cafe had a sandwich board on the sidewalk advertising a Dubai chocolate cups--smart move…read more What a tasty and light treat. Fresh strawberries with chocolate, pistachio paste, tiny phyllo strips, and chopped pistachios. I thoroughly enjoyed it while seating at a clean, attractive bar and listening to calming music. Highly recommend!

Stayed at a BnB near in walking distance. Space is a little small but it makes for a cozy setup…read more They had plenty of vegan options and good coffee. They didn't have a cold brew but that's okay, though, they did have iced coffee.

Despite the name, Kranky Cafe is staffed by the nicest, most pleasant people you will find…read moreanywhere. The vibe they've created here is everything you could want from a community cafe. I was made to feel so welcome from the first time I walked in, and since then the baristas have cared enough to remember me, learn my name, ask how I'm doing/what I'm up to and follow up on it the next time I'm back, which is sometimes a month or more later. I've really never been to a coffee shop where the baristas show such genuine interest in customers. I'm not naturally very outgoing so I usually don't really get to know staff at cafes that I frequent, but it's not like I feel like these people are forcing me to converse with them, they're just really nice and it is infectious! As wonderful as the people are, I wouldn't be coming back over and over again if the food wasn't equally as wonderful, but it absolutely is. Their baked goods are homemade and it's very evident in the quality - everything tastes so wholesome! The sandwiches and wraps are great - the Big Veg sandwich, my favourite, is a killer vegan option. And they make good drinks too. The espresso drinks are pretty standard but brewed strong (but not TOO strong), and I think all the tea drinks (including the tea lattes and just straight-up tea) are excellent. They offer a lot of variety in the menu. It's not a vegan cafe (there are plenty of meat options) but there are some very good options for vegans: an assortment of vegan baked goods and two vegan sandwiches. They whip up new things from time to time. It's pretty small inside but they have a lot of patio space for when the weather's decent. They have blankets you can use to keep warm. I love the vibe, it's colourful and cozy inside and the patio has a rustic garden feel. This is the place to visit if you need to lift your spirits.

The food, the service and the clean café. Loved the…read moreraspberry muffin and coffee. The spinach strudel and berry drink were good too.

They have a rewards program now! Yay! They also got a new sign for their wall. Everything is still…read moregood and yummy. Workers are very nice. It's always fun to hang out at this shop but peak hours, it may be a bit harder to find seating.

Great little neighborhood cafe. I got there at 7:45 am and by 8:00 am there was already a long…read moreline! I really enjoyed the raspberry babka I had with their raspberry iced matcha. The inside of the cafe is clean and has very cute decor. I will definitely be bake to try some of their other pastries!

I visited Chez Nous bakery for hot chocolate festival limited item…read more #065 Paris Brest - A rich dark hot chocolate blended with homemade hazelnut praline. Served with classis paris brest pastry. Paris brest was so delicious...!! Choux Dough was fluffy on inside and crispy on outside with firm butter cream filling which paired with hot chocolate so well. Hot chocolate itself wasn't really too sweet, and hazelnut flavor elevated to another level. , sooo good! I wish this item would be a permanent menu. It was definitely one of the best hot chocolate in 2026.