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Weak matcha, definitely ask for a double shot! Cute cafe with lots of space to work; didn't see many outlets though. My friend and I came in around Tuesday noon and it was pretty much empty. We ordered a Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Matcha Latte (one of their most popular drinks). Both were weak in matcha flavor. They had a bunch of seasonal drinks; Black Sesame Cloud Layered Latte was the one we wanted but it was out of stock.
Nice and clean stand alone coffee shop. Nice staff. This review is based only on the nutty iced latte I tried. It's pretty good, but it also didn't wow me. Would probably have to try their actual coffee and pastries to give a more accurate review/ rating.
Very trendy cafe near Broadway-City Hall Station. Two main points of appeal: They roast their own coffee beans and the seasonal special drinks are creative and trendy. The specials drinks are not just aesthetically pleasing but also tasty and fun to drink. I really like the donut lattes, which are topped with a salty frothed cream. Even though the coffee could be said to be their specialty, I think the tea-based drinks are just as good as the espresso-baked drinks, at least out of what I've tried. I've only tried the fancy specialty drinks so I can't comment on the straight coffee. From this perspective, the quality of the espresso/tea is not what stands out (it's good but not "special"), but the creative flavours and textures in the drinks. I haven't tried a drink here yet that didn't impress. The baked goods are like 75% hit, 25% miss where it's stale. My favourites have been the salted egg yolk croissant and coffee bun. The salted yolk filling melds together with the croissant and melts in your mouth. The pistachio croissant was also very good with LOTS of pistachio. Least impressive were the almond croissant and the NYC/supreme roll croissants. The almond may have just been an off day. I like the idea of the NYC rolls but the execution here is just not matching with my mental expectation - they are filled with what seems like a buttercream frosting, and it's somewhat cold and hard. Usually the baristas are very friendly and are helpful if you have any menu questions. My last few visits I have been having the problem with getting drinks in a disposable cup even though I order in. If it happens just once I assume it's a mistake and don't let it bother me but it's happened like 3 or 4 times now so I'm starting to get annoyed.
I came here for a coffee with my friend after lunch in the neighbourhood. This cafe is highly rated so we gave it a try. They have quite a wide variety of beverages. Now they are promoting their summer sips. I ordered one of them called mango matcha coconut. It was pretty good and very refreshing. It was sweet but not too sweet. My friend ordered an iced oat latte. She loved it so much. The service was good. When we asked the barista questions, she answered them politely. It was our first time visit so the menus, food and beverages were so new to us that we don't even know what to order. They have the regular latte, coffee or tea but of course we wanted to their special beverages. The price was acceptable knowing the special beverages were on the expensive side. They were good so we felt it was worth it. We went on a Saturday but surprisingly the cafe was not too busy. Maybe they need to do some social media posts or more advertising online to get more exposure, so more people know about it.
Amazing coffee. Such unique lattes and matcha. Not only beautiful, but also delicious. And I am very picky with my drinks. Also, very friendly staff.
Was originally introduced to Lumiere by Yelp Event. I've been grabbing my coffee here several times since. Usually it's a pour over however I was in a rush and went for a regular drip this week. I think Lumiere is my new favourite for drip. 1 star off, mainly as there is no parking in the front and a longer walk from street/parkade.
I came here twice. It was crowded in the late afternoon with almost all tables occupied. There are outlets by the tables along the walls so you do see people working on their laptops. There is a "wifi" looking button on the long bench and no, it's not wireless charging or anything. I asked and was told it was a lock for the bench. It was a storage bench and staff would need to place the "key" on the button to unlock it. Pretty high tech. Just don't be too curious and try to pry or remove it. In the late afternoon, most of the special pastries were sold out. If you are looking to try the different croissants and NYC supreme and cruffins, it is best to go in the morning, before 8am. The savory items like the salted egg yolk croissant and ham and cheese croissant are sold out first in the morning. So I came back when they opened at 7 am. Everything was available. The baked goods are sourced from local bakeries so everything is fresh in the morning. I tried the ham and cheese croissant, salted egg yolk croissant and ube NYC supreme pastry. I also tried the blackforest mocha frap, tiramisu tea latte and regular coffee. I didn't care much for the tiramisu tea latte as it was too milky for me. The blackforest mocha frap was delightful, chocolate with hint of sour cherry. The medium drip coffee was huge! I didn't expect the big cup. That was pretty good, no acidic aftertaste. Not too strong either. I much prefer the savory food like the ham and cheese croissant. The salted egg yolk croissant was a bit disappointing due to the pasty texture. I was expecting a bit of a runny salted egg yolk when heated up. Either it had cooled again as I didn't eat it immediately or it just would not get to the runny texture. The Ube NYC supreme pastry filling was too sweet for me. It was nice but not overly special though. The staff and owner/manager were very friendly. I liked how you can get cold pressed juice here too. There is a promo of a morning combo of any croissant with coffee for $5.99 before 11 am. It is a good deal for breakfast.
Dropped by today to check out this place. It's very close to where I work so this might be my usual. Loved the ambiance - clean and modern. Owner is very friendly too. Learned that they opened in February of this year. Target market are office around the Broadway corridor and students. I tried the Black Forest Mocha Frappe and the Salted Egg Yolk Croissant! Lovely Lovely Lovely! The coffee is a new flavor for Thanksgiving, at least that's what I gathered. The croissant has an Asian twist to it. Very yummy indeed. When you're in the area, definitely drop by for coffee and snacks.
How could I miss this place?? You gotta love that high ceiling upon entrance. From the Stylish and classy set up throughout from a counter with fancy gadgets to the spotless cleanliness, this place speaks elegance for a cafe. Staff is friendly and helpful. I had a iced green tea lemonade to quench my thirst in a calm mild way and it was just right. I might prefer a stronger green tea and linade flavour but the drink is fine. Free wifi makes it a n8ce place to chill. While packed, it was not noisy, probably because of the high ceiling.
This is a really cute cafe. Not only the decor but you can tell from the comments everyone leaves on the wall that folks love it there. Very friendly staff as well. As for the food and drinks - ok I was in a hurry so I only got some pastries which were good! Fluffy croissant. I'll have to come back to try the drinks.
Service - friendly and attentive, when we were there some customers asked about their coffee making process and the Staff happily answered all questions Ambiance - very bright and comfortable with lots of tables to work on Food - we tried out the NYC supreme which was filled with matcha cream and tasted delish! It wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be but I would try it again in the ube flavour!
This airy cafe just opened up and is perfect for a quick bite, catch up with friends or do a little work on your laptop. There's lots of seats and space that's perfect for those with prams. Tried the PBJ cruffin which is a denser croissant. The matcha croissant was airy and light. Not too sweet and perfect balance of pastry to filling.
Yelp elite event this week for a drink of choice and pastry offer. Chose the tiramisu cold brew iced coffee and the nyc matcha supreme. Greeted right away, no line up. Looked like some training was going on. A few tables were already occupied by guests. Pros: - Friendly staff and seemed pretty laid back. - Drink was good and tasted more chocolate-ly than tiramisu-like - NYC supreme matcha was pretty yummy, super creamy filling Notes: - A lil chaotic around the cambie/Broadway with the construction lately so parking may take a little longer - Pastry selection is on the smaller side (maybe they sold out?) - Breakfast combo of coffee and croissant $6 - Need a key for the single bathroom
I got the iced Matcha Meet Hojicha! I felt that the ratio was a bit off as I mostly tasted hojicha and the matcha foam at the top didn't really mix in well regardless of how much I stirred it. The foam was also mostly sweet with not much matcha taste. Overall it tasted like an iced chocolate tea. Seating was quite spacious inside though - I would recommend it for a study spot! read more
It was our first morning in Vancouver and we needed a little pick me up before our trek to Whistler. Looked at our route and Lumiere Cafe popped up on the way and also had favorable reviews and pics. It is located near Yaletown on a busy road. We had to park down the street a bit and walk over. It's a cute shop nestled between other businesses. They have seating outside as well as a very spacious interior. The inside is well lit and neatly decorated. I really liked seeing their coffee roaster proudly displayed where you can watch them work their magic with the assortment of beans they roast in house. We were in there bright and early and possibly the first customers of the day. The nice young lady behind the counter handled our group with ease and have great suggestions. They have your typical coffee shop offerings such as coffee, teas, lattes, espresso, frappes, and pour overs. They also have seasonal items and specialty drinks. I saw that they had a Toffee Crunch Oat Latte and I knew I had to have that. It was cold out so I went with the hot option. Such care was taken with each drink that was being made. I loved the little addition of toffee and some kind of crumble on top. Not only was it aesthetically pleasing, but it also added little bits of flavor with each sip. The coffee itself was delicious. I'm not sure what roast they used in this, but it was quality coffee. They had all kinds of baked goodness for purchase as well. I was driving so I wanted something easy to eat without making a mess so I got the buttered croissant. That thing was so good. It was slightly heated up and tasted like it came right out of the oven. Perfection! I'm all about trying out new coffee spots whether I am home or traveling. This was a great find and I would check them out again if in the area. read more
Weak matcha, definitely ask for a double shot! Cute cafe with lots of space to work; didn't see many outlets though. My friend and I came in around Tuesday noon and it was pretty much empty. We ordered a Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Matcha Latte (one of their most popular drinks). Both were weak in matcha flavor. They had a bunch of seasonal drinks; Black Sesame Cloud Layered Latte was the one we wanted but it was out of stock. read more
Nice and clean stand alone coffee shop. Nice staff. This review is based only on the nutty iced latte I tried. It's pretty good, but it also didn't wow me. Would probably have to try their actual coffee and pastries to give a more accurate review/ rating. read more
Very trendy cafe near Broadway-City Hall Station. Two main points of appeal: They roast their own coffee beans and the seasonal special drinks are creative and trendy. The specials drinks are not just aesthetically pleasing but also tasty and fun to drink. I really like the donut lattes, which are topped with a salty frothed cream. Even though the coffee could be said to be their specialty, I think the tea-based drinks are just as good as the espresso-baked drinks, at least out of what I've tried. I've only tried the fancy specialty drinks so I can't comment on the straight coffee. From this perspective, the quality of the espresso/tea is not what stands out (it's good but not "special"), but the creative flavours and textures in the drinks. I haven't tried a drink here yet that didn't impress. The baked goods are like 75% hit, 25% miss where it's stale. My favourites have been the salted egg yolk croissant and coffee bun. The salted yolk filling melds together with the croissant and melts in your mouth. The pistachio croissant was also very good with LOTS of pistachio. Least impressive were the almond croissant and the NYC/supreme roll croissants. The almond may have just been an off day. I like the idea of the NYC rolls but the execution here is just not matching with my mental expectation - they are filled with what seems like a buttercream frosting, and it's somewhat cold and hard. Usually the baristas are very friendly and are helpful if you have any menu questions. My last few visits I have been having the problem with getting drinks in a disposable cup even though I order in. If it happens just once I assume it's a mistake and don't let it bother me but it's happened like 3 or 4 times now so I'm starting to get annoyed. read more
2 years ago
I came here for a coffee with my friend after lunch in the neighbourhood. This cafe is highly rated so we gave it a try. They have quite a wide variety of beverages. Now they are promoting their summer sips. I ordered one of them called mango matcha coconut. It was pretty good and very refreshing. It was sweet but not too sweet. My friend ordered an iced oat latte. She loved it so much. The service was good. When we asked the barista questions, she answered them politely. It was our first time visit so the menus, food and beverages were so new to us that we don't even know what to order. They have the regular latte, coffee or tea but of course we wanted to their special beverages. The price was acceptable knowing the special beverages were on the expensive side. They were good so we felt it was worth it. We went on a Saturday but surprisingly the cafe was not too busy. Maybe they need to do some social media posts or more advertising online to get more exposure, so more people know about it. read more
3 years ago
Was originally introduced to Lumiere by Yelp Event. I've been grabbing my coffee here several times since. Usually it's a pour over however I was in a rush and went for a regular drip this week. I think Lumiere is my new favourite for drip. 1 star off, mainly as there is no parking in the front and a longer walk from street/parkade. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I came here twice. It was crowded in the late afternoon with almost all tables occupied. There are outlets by the tables along the walls so you do see people working on their laptops. There is a "wifi" looking button on the long bench and no, it's not wireless charging or anything. I asked and was told it was a lock for the bench. It was a storage bench and staff would need to place the "key" on the button to unlock it. Pretty high tech. Just don't be too curious and try to pry or remove it. In the late afternoon, most of the special pastries were sold out. If you are looking to try the different croissants and NYC supreme and cruffins, it is best to go in the morning, before 8am. The savory items like the salted egg yolk croissant and ham and cheese croissant are sold out first in the morning. So I came back when they opened at 7 am. Everything was available. The baked goods are sourced from local bakeries so everything is fresh in the morning. I tried the ham and cheese croissant, salted egg yolk croissant and ube NYC supreme pastry. I also tried the blackforest mocha frap, tiramisu tea latte and regular coffee. I didn't care much for the tiramisu tea latte as it was too milky for me. The blackforest mocha frap was delightful, chocolate with hint of sour cherry. The medium drip coffee was huge! I didn't expect the big cup. That was pretty good, no acidic aftertaste. Not too strong either. I much prefer the savory food like the ham and cheese croissant. The salted egg yolk croissant was a bit disappointing due to the pasty texture. I was expecting a bit of a runny salted egg yolk when heated up. Either it had cooled again as I didn't eat it immediately or it just would not get to the runny texture. The Ube NYC supreme pastry filling was too sweet for me. It was nice but not overly special though. The staff and owner/manager were very friendly. I liked how you can get cold pressed juice here too. There is a promo of a morning combo of any croissant with coffee for $5.99 before 11 am. It is a good deal for breakfast. read more
3 years ago
Dropped by today to check out this place. It's very close to where I work so this might be my usual. Loved the ambiance - clean and modern. Owner is very friendly too. Learned that they opened in February of this year. Target market are office around the Broadway corridor and students. I tried the Black Forest Mocha Frappe and the Salted Egg Yolk Croissant! Lovely Lovely Lovely! The coffee is a new flavor for Thanksgiving, at least that's what I gathered. The croissant has an Asian twist to it. Very yummy indeed. When you're in the area, definitely drop by for coffee and snacks. read more
3 years ago
How could I miss this place?? You gotta love that high ceiling upon entrance. From the Stylish and classy set up throughout from a counter with fancy gadgets to the spotless cleanliness, this place speaks elegance for a cafe. Staff is friendly and helpful. I had a iced green tea lemonade to quench my thirst in a calm mild way and it was just right. I might prefer a stronger green tea and linade flavour but the drink is fine. Free wifi makes it a n8ce place to chill. While packed, it was not noisy, probably because of the high ceiling. read more
This is a really cute cafe. Not only the decor but you can tell from the comments everyone leaves on the wall that folks love it there. Very friendly staff as well. As for the food and drinks - ok I was in a hurry so I only got some pastries which were good! Fluffy croissant. I'll have to come back to try the drinks. read more
3 years ago
Service - friendly and attentive, when we were there some customers asked about their coffee making process and the Staff happily answered all questions Ambiance - very bright and comfortable with lots of tables to work on Food - we tried out the NYC supreme which was filled with matcha cream and tasted delish! It wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be but I would try it again in the ube flavour! read more
This airy cafe just opened up and is perfect for a quick bite, catch up with friends or do a little work on your laptop. There's lots of seats and space that's perfect for those with prams. Tried the PBJ cruffin which is a denser croissant. The matcha croissant was airy and light. Not too sweet and perfect balance of pastry to filling. read more
Yelp elite event this week for a drink of choice and pastry offer. Chose the tiramisu cold brew iced coffee and the nyc matcha supreme. Greeted right away, no line up. Looked like some training was going on. A few tables were already occupied by guests. Pros: - Friendly staff and seemed pretty laid back. - Drink was good and tasted more chocolate-ly than tiramisu-like - NYC supreme matcha was pretty yummy, super creamy filling Notes: - A lil chaotic around the cambie/Broadway with the construction lately so parking may take a little longer - Pastry selection is on the smaller side (maybe they sold out?) - Breakfast combo of coffee and croissant $6 - Need a key for the single bathroom read more
2 years ago
I love this place and their drinks! So good and so addicting. Service is great! Ambiance is nice to work in. read more
2 years ago
Finally discovered a cafe that I absolutely adore! Serving both as Micro-roasters and Artisan coffee shop, @lumierecafe_broadway is definitely a spot you must check out. What does it mean to be micro-roasters? This means they roast their own coffee beans on site everyday so that the coffee you drink is as fresh as it could be. Their Nitro cold brew is a must try, it was smooth and creamy, and went down so effortlessly. I would also recommend trying their new premium pour overs. Their pour over machine is super high tech and precise, every brew is measured and tempered to the exact Celsius. If you're wanting a coffee alternative, I highly recommend checking out their new Summer Series, my favourites would have to be the Mango Matcha Cloud, Mango Mango Matcha Cloud, Mango Matcha Coconut (for lactose friends) and the Choco Banana is a surprise in your mouth! But in a very good way, it was delicious! Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about coffee, and the cafe itself is clean, minimalistic and sophisticated. @lumierecafe_broadway is a cafe you must check out if you're in Vancouver! Take my word for it! read more
Ubeeeee... omg so good! So I was introduced to Lumiere during a Elite event. I came back on a sunny Monday morning. Needing a coffee and a pastry to start my day. Came in and there was a large group, but right away a very nice gentlemen asked me if he can start something for me, in no rush I told him I was fine. Gave me time to look at all the pastry available. The ube pastry looked amazing and being Filipino I'm very familiar with the flavor. I ordered just a regular black coffee. Walk to the city hall grabbed a bench to enjoy my treats. First bite OMG so good, the pastry was flakey and buttery and you can taste the ube filling. I wanted to run back and grab another one. The staff is always super friendly and attentive. I really love this cafe and will be back soon. read more
A cute cafe in the Fairview area. There is a fair amount of seating available which makes it a good place to meet up with friends or study. Their drinks menu is quite diverse with seasonal specials. This time around we got the cold brew and guava lemonade. Both were very refreshing during a summer day. Would highly recommend this cafe! read more
Was craving some caffeine in the form of a matcha latte and stumbled upon lumiere on my commute! I ordered an unsweetened matcha latte. The atmosphere of the cafe is very nice and they even have a machine that roast their coffee beans on display. I secretly have high standards for cafes as I used to work as a barista. The equipment in the cafe was very nice, they had 2 steam wands and 1 espresso extracted (from what I could see). The drinks were slow to come out as the workers took their time to make the drinks. I don't mean this in a bad way, but a good way! The workers seemed to be careful and didn't rush their orders. Also, slower service is to be expected at a cafe as it is supposed to be a nice, relaxed vibe. The latte had a nice fine layer of form however the temperature wasn't very hot. The latte was just a little bit above warm and I wished it was just a bit hotter. The flavour of the matcha was really weak. I have a feeling that it might be weak due to the type of matcha used as the latte had a vibrant green colour but all I could taste was milk with the tiniest hint of matcha. I would come here again though to try an espresso based drink next time! read more
this amazing asian-owned cafe in Vancouver serves up the most aesthetic drinks I've seen in the area, perfect for those who want their camera to eat first trust me when I say that you HAVE to save this place because it will be your next favourite hangout. highlights: Lumiere gives off a certain industrial aesthetic. one of my favourite things about them is their micro-roasting and high-tech coffee machines. they roast the raw coffee beans in-house daily and grind them up to ensure that you are getting the freshest possible coffee everyday. no exceptions. the cafe is right across the street from Broadway station so very transit friendly! what we tried: - iced Vienna oat latte - pour over tray - pistachio croissant - pineapple coconut bar - mango coconut matcha (summer sips menu) - mango coconut cloud (summer sips menu) - nitro cold brew I was highly surprised by how elite their foam toppings are. both the Vienna foam and the mango foam was top tier!! the only downside is that I'm probably going to crave the Vienna latte everyday now. it is a must try The pour over tray comes with a seasonal treat on the side and I highly recommend it. The coffee goes down so smooth, even for those who usually don't like their coffee black. we also tried some of their cold brew and nitro cold brew on tap and I loved the nitro cold brew (not pictured). This is the first cafe in the area I've seen with coffee on tap which was really cool. I love that it's on the way to UBC and PSA they're opening a NEW location on macdonald st in the fall! tip: students get 10% off drinks they always come out with fun seasonal drinks so make sure to stay tuned for their fall sips in September! There's is also a loyalty account and an app to order online. read more
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2 years ago
The service was really good. The drinks were amazing, my favorite one is the tiramisu latte. The crepe cake was good but frozen. The ambience is calm and relaxing. I recommend! read more
2 years ago
Staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the beverages. I tried a few lattes during my short visit near by. The honeycomb is great until you get the waxy bits at the bottom of the cup. read more
4 years ago
So far so good. They opened three days ago and it lookes good. Atmosphere: Modern look, some LED lights in warm and cold. No buzzing fluorescents!! :-) Beans: coffee roasted on-site?! Very cool look. I had the mocha so can't speak to the flavour of the coffee but they have 5 varieties if you want to buy beans for home. Staff: super friendly!!! read more
2 years ago
Great coffee drinks and small eats. Atmosphere is nice. Bigger than their other location and has WiFi and outlets for study. There's no blinds so careful of sun glare during sunny days! read more
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