Cute little cozy Japanese cafe in the heart of New West. Great coffee and amazing matcha drinks!…read moreLove that they partner with local bakeries for their pastries! Highly recommend if you're looking for a new spot to catch up with friends. I must note that there's no washroom inside so make sure you go beforehand!

My ultimate favourite neighbourhood coffee shop. The ambiance feels so beautiful and zen. Service…read moreis phenomenal and the pastry I tried was delicious.

They have 4.9 stars on Google which drew us here, however it's more of a convenience store with…read moremicrowaved food rather than a restaurant. They sell a bunch of Brazilian snacks but overall the inside of the store looked worn out. We came in on a Sunday morning and no one was at the front. I rang the bell and a young girl came to take our order. She was sweet but looked very stressed. She ran to the back and was on the phone with her boss frantically asking for help. She then came running out and told us it'll be a wait because she needs to get a big order out. I replied no problem and went to grab a seat. After awhile I rang the bell again and asked for a refund and said I would return another time. The girl said she could make the food now. The next few minutes all we heard was the microwave constantly going off and it was clear nothing was made fresh. Feijoada: apparently this is their most popular dish and I liked the vibrant colours. However the pork was overcooked and nothing tasted fresh except for the slice of orange. Strogonoff: the creamy sauce was not bad but it was so salty we were really thirsty after. The chicken was overcooked. Coxinha: I was excited to try tradition Brazilian croquettes but these were clearly frozen and again didn't taste fresh.

Feijoada was bursting with flavor, well-seasoned, and as a Brazilian I can honestly say it tasted…read morelike the real thing. Also tried the açaí and orange juice, both fresh and delicious. Staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Simple, no-frills spot, but the food speaks for itself. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

It's a hidden gem when one can find good coffee plus delightful savoury items & pastries with comfy…read moreseats and lots of open space available, including decent hours of operation starting at 8am and closing at 7pm, ALL within a bright and spacious community centre with lots of natural lighting. This cafe merits repeat visits as I have enjoyed every item I ordered here. We especially liked their savory items such as breakfast sandwiches and the roast beef melt! Unfortunately, the lobster melt is no longer available on the menu or that would be my favourite. Bastion is a popular place for coffee drinkers to work on their laptops here, because there are outlets available by the round table area that looks into the gym. Service is quite efficient and they even offer free coffee grounds for your gardens when available. Hours of operation are great here, as it opens early and continues till dinner time. Lots of free parking available, though the community centre parking lot can get busy. In short, Bastion is a great coffee shop - whether you are here to catch up with friends over coffee or to stop by for a protein drink after workout or to grab a light meal to go or to simply sit down and enjoy some pastry for your sugar cravings...Bastion Coffee Kitchen won't disappoint!

I'm seriously impressed with the coffee and food here. The flat white is one of the better ones I…read morehave in metro vancouver. My friend likes the cortado too. I ordered the roast beef melt sandwich which is their signature and popular item. Well deserved! It's flavorful and the beef is very soft. You can bite through it easily and there's no dryness at all. It's great if you prefer softer food or teeth are not strong. Lots of tables and seating area. It only got crowded when people sat around waiting for their fitness class. The only drawback was the parking. It was almost full! I was lucky to find a spot round the corner. I sure didn't expect it to be so busy. Reminded me of the busy parking lot at Hillcrest CC in Vancouver. Maybe I was there when there were many fitness classes or activities then. Good place to have a bite or coffee after your workout or to meet friends.

Exceptional coffee, the staff know their stuff about coffee. Espresso tonic is really good, the…read moredrip coffee tastes like a pour over, nice and fruity. They have lots of different coffee beans, great selection of different choices to take a bag home. We also got a flat white to try and WOW it was amazing! Made with their feature espresso, their head of coffee 100% knows how to handle his coffee. It was fragrant with a kick that you can catch just under the milk. I would highly recommend trying them out if you're in the area. Bonus: try their assortment of mac and cheeses!

Friendly service, and tons of seating inside and outside the cafe! You are right at the Quay so…read moreit's easily paired with a nice walk along the river too. Turns into a bar at night, though I haven't tried it. The mac and cheese is a must try, probably one of the best brunch and lunch spots in this area. Coffee is top notch and you can buy some good quality beans here too.

based on other yelp reviews, i had bookmarked this as a place to potentially stop into while in the…read morevicinity. it turned out i was in sechelt today and decided to get something to go. there are lots of really great sounding options on their menu, from bowls to bennies. i chose the harvest bowl and can say was no disappointed. even though i took it to go, it was quite tasty, was an ample serving size (has essentially left me full for the better part of the afternoon) and really good ingredients. the service was also positive in terms of the cashier telling me approximately how long the wait would be and then announcing my order number when it was ready. while i didn't sample any baked goods the case was pretty stocked mid morning and there were definitely occupied tables both inside and out. a nice find for sure!

I ordered the daily special, which was an eggs benedict featuring vodka-infused bacon. I ordered at…read morethe counter, and since it was a weekday, the service was quick and the cafe wasn't too busy. The caramelized onions were exceptionally flavorful--so delicious! The biscuit was perfect--buttery, fluffy, and nicely crusty on the outside. The hollandaise was also quite good. However, the eggs were a bit overcooked for my preference; the whites were solid and the yolks were mostly set rather than runny. Overall, it was a very flavorful meal, and I will definitely return when I'm back on the Sunshine Coast

I love the cozy and cute vibe of this place! (There are hidden bears all over the cafe, so keep an…read moreeye out for them!) My boyfriend loves the coffee here, and it's always nice to walk over and support a local business. The service is always pretty quick and attentive, too! I'm not a coffee person, but I've tried their Italian sodas, which were, unfortunately, pretty bitter. They do also have smoothies, and those were pretty good.

If to love coffee you have to come to this cafe. Their coffee is awesome!…read more I usually have the turkey cranberry sandwich, which is my ultimate fav The staff is nice, the service is a little slow which can slow down your day. The place is pretty busy which is a a good sign that they are doing well. I know someone that stays she always come here for her coffee if she's in the area rather than Starbucks. That's loyalty and the sign of a true coffee lover.

Cute little cafe in a small plaza. The interior is really clean and everything is organized really…read morewell, and the seating is very spacious. Really comfy spot to hang out! For the drinks, it was some of the best I've ever had. I ordered a latte and had to go back to try 2 other drinks because the first one was so good. The menu is full of unique combinations that look great, and there's a lot of attention to detail in the drinks. Wish this was closer to where I lived!! Definitely a must stop

This is such a lovely place and a hidden gem. Been here twice so far and loved it each time. It's…read morewell lit, gorgeously decorated. The desserts are even more delicious. I recently tried the lemon lavender cheesecake and honestly, I was surprised at how good it is.

I'd seen this place on my feed a couple times and got to visit when seeing Shannon Falls for the…read morefirst time. The view from the patio area is really beautiful though there isn't too much seating (also no washroom) so a better bet might be to take the food to go to the Shannon Falls picnic area across the street. I was actually really surprised by how much I liked the roast duck bowl (~$18)! We shared the bowl, and the dumpling sampler (~$12) which has 2 XLB, 2 Ha Gow and 2 Siu mai and came with sauces and chili oil. While it wasn't the best dim sum, it was actually better than I expected (and this is coming from a bit of a XLB snob). I found it to be quite filling and decent amount of veg / duck: the rice was already quite flavourful before adding the additional sauce on top. Overall, I'd recommend this spot for the view and their rice bowls!

Unique Slow rise bakery is located near shanon fall area and we can overlook a part of shanon fall…read moreat their patio. It was a nice weather and decided to drop by. What we got: Shrimp dumpling, Pineapple bun with butter and Matcha strawberry cream. Shrimp dumpling was ok. Pineapple bun was also ok, too. Matcha strawberry require more refinement. No flavor and strawberry cream form was not impressive. I really enjoyed the view from patio which is hightlight. It is a nice spot to relax and enjoy scenery.

Went here for hot chocolate festival and got the Koko-nutty Krabby Klassic -$9. This was amazing…read more The chocolate was so thick, rich and decadent. The coconut pineapple on top was huge and when it started melting into the chocolate, it made the drink pineapple/coconut infused hot chocolate. so good. the cute krabby patty on the side was a cupcake split in half with chocolate frosting in between. such a creative and well executed drink!

I was in the area and I remembered about this place. I had couple of friends telling that this is a…read moremust go to place to get pies. They have savory and sweet pies. Savory 5 inches pies are $15 and Sweet 5 inches pies are $14. I got the peacan butter tart pie to share with B. The pie was quite deep. We found it a bit sweet but it was very tasty. There are free parking just in front of the pie store or at the back of the building. Service was ok. The place is very small. They have only 3 tables. Most people get the pie to go.

I meant it when I said I would come back and try something at this bakery at regular price after…read moretrying a bunch of their bread from Too Good to Go. I bought a couple pieces of their Tiramisu cake to bring home for the family. To be honest, this wasn't my first pick but the place I actually wanted to get my Tiramisu from had sold out already, even though Google's AI had previously told me that it should be fairy easy to just walk in and buy Tiramisu without worrying about it being sold out. (Thanks a lot Gemini!) Anyways, I remembered that I had seen some nice looking desserts at this Rustic Bread bakery so I thought, now's my chance to try them at regular price. The Tiramisu wasn't bad but not something to write home about either. I think I will stick with bread from this place. They are after all called Rustic Bread Bakery, so...bread is their focus. I was blown away by their breads when I tried them through Too Good to Go. I found the Tiramisu to be kinda "meh".

I have been shopping at Rustic Bakery in Burnaby for many years now. Their products are great, home…read moremade, fresh and tasty. What makes this bakery an extraordinary place, is their hospitality and excellent service, they go above and beyond just to make you a happy customer! I am very pleased to see that Mrs Nada joined the team, her exceptional customer service skills and genuine correspondence brings even more warmth and quality to the Rustic Bakery. Beavo!