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    Matchstick Coffee

    3.9 (224 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    MATCHSTICK COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Front of coffee shop~
    Edward L.

    Large hipster coffee place near Fraser and 16th. Parking here is rather limited. Best to try the side streets E of Fraser. The place looks modern yet vintage. Decent amount of seating, though it sure was busy. Guessing the space was once a bank, as there is a vault door at the back. Metal chairs aren't the most comfortable. Coffee was decent. Wouldn't mind coming back at some point.

    Lemon Raspberry Muffin + Iced Horchata Latte
    Dana S.

    Very inviting shop (lots of seating and appealing, earthy design) with friendly baristas. I visited once years ago and remember having a delicious lunch. Today I tried the lemon raspberry muffin and an iced horchata latte (seasonal). The muffin was fantastic: fresh, warm and soft. The latte was also good; the horchata syrup definitely evoked the cinnamon-y horchata flavour without being too sweet and the drink was very smooth. I've also been to the location in Yaletown and had good experiences.

    Rear wall with cute mugs and bags of coffee beans available for purchase. Also note the cool bank vault door to the right. Quirky!
    Nancy H.

    What a cute, little coffee shop on this super cute stretch of Kingsway/15th. The restaurant interior is small but clean and inviting, with an elongated wood table running the length of the shop and a few individual, small bistro tables and chairs along the wall. The selection of foods and beverages is decent (not huge, but one would be hard-pressed not to find something they'd like). My friend and I were starving for lunch so she ordered some sort of bowl with poached eggs, and I ordered a breakfast sandwich with bacon. I liked how they serve their breakfast foods all day. (They also had some nice-looking sandwiches in the display case, too). We also both ordered coffees. My breakfast sandwich was terrific and, despite the usual ingredients, it tasted different due to some magical condiment in there. It had smokey sweet undertones I've not had before. Quite delicious. My vanilla latte was amazingly good, too - probably one of the best I every had. I liked how the barista also did some frothy milk latte art on the top. (If I were smarter, I'd have taken a photo of it. It really was quite beautiful). My friend loved her food and coffee as well. The staff here seemed quite nice, and I also liked how they have free wifi (and no password was needed, too. Bonus!). NOTE: I don't believe they accept cash here, FYI.

    Iced horchata latte 5.75
    Celina L.

    Super friendly service. Ambience is giving hipster, cute place to study or have a chat. Everything alil pricey but worth! So delicious

    Flat white, citrus glazed doughnut
    Jack R.

    One of my favourite coffee shops in Vancouver! Love the atmosphere, the coffee, and the fact they are a stockist of Cartem's Doughnuts

    Exterior
    Jonny M.

    After lunch nearby, we decided to drop into Matchstick Coffee Roasters to grab a bag of coffee beans for a friend. They're nestled right in between Osteria Savio Volpe and Les Faux Bourgeois. They also have two other locations (Main Street and East Georgia Street). We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 1:15pm) and it was busy. A continuous stream of people coming in to grab a coffee. The inside is gorgeous with a lot of open spaces, different areas to sit/work at and chill vibes all around. Love the tiny sitting tables outside. Coffee menu is split into espresso, batch/cold brew, feature pour over, pour overs and summer sodas. There's also tea for the non-coffee drinkers. For food, they sell their own bread and pastries (croissants, cookies, cinnamon buns) along with a few kitchen eats. - The Bulldog - No. 29 ($16.75) - we bought a bag of beans as a gift for a friend. You get a FREE drink included with your purchase. Sweet. - Pour over ($4.00) - B went with the mirador/Guatemala. Better than I anticipated: smooth with hints of almond, honey and black cherry. Will be back again and will make sure to try their baked goods. Definitely a hangout spot.

    Liz O.

    Lovely place to grad a bite and coffee. The breakfast sandwich was nice but a little sweet for my taste. The coffee was great and the staff was nice. The place has charm and nice little spots to sit. There is a child's area with a bench and some kid's books. There is also a little set up to bring your dishes and compost what wasn't eaten. I'd come back, for sure.

    Iced Latte
    Kira J.

    Been wanting to come here for a long time and it did not disappoint. It is for sure a bit more pricey but my iced latte and earl grey muffin was incredible. You can take it with and go sit at the park next to the cafe and it will make it a great day. Cannot wait to come back and try their food once they re-open the insides

    Smitcha B.

    Supporting local roasters is just a habit I've seen to acquire especially when it comes to traveling. I decided to plop in solely to grab some fresh coffee beans to take back to the States. The store itself is like any other hip and modern coffee shop. Simple designs and laid back furniture. The place was vibrant and filled with people either on their electronics or some who were actually socializing with one another (which to me seems rare these days, SMH). I was surprised to see all the different kinds of coffee beans they offered. After a few minutes of scanning and reviewing all the options, I finally chose the bag with the tasting notes that best suited my preferences at that particular moment. Most bags just recently roasted within a few days too. I ask the lady behind the counter to confirm if the beans are roasted locally. She cheerfully replied, "Yes! We actually roast the beans at the back of the store. You can go back there and have a look if you like." Excellent. She also informed me that purchasing a bag of coffee beans comes with practically any drink item on their menu. I went with my normal, which is a simple latte. A bag of coffee beans and a drink for under $20 USD. Not too shabby at all. I brought the beans home and whipped out the Hario for the pour over method. As expected, the coffee was legit. There's no doubt that I plan to stop at Matchstick again when I'm back across the northern border to take home some of their fine, locally roasted coffee beans. People seemed to rave their pastries which I didn't have a chance to try. It was literally a quick stop to grab some beans before flying home. Definitely, looking forward to coming back.

    Rockin' the decaf.
    Bea B.

    -stellar pastry selection, tasty-yet-limited food menu, and really solid coffee drinks. The interior is visually appealing, if, however, a bit challenging on a busy day (read: large floor space with not a lot of seating). The staff is competent, friendly, and play excellent music. Bless the young man at the register who didn't know what Led Zep II was. He was happy that I was happy, at least. Matchstick is surrounded by a few other shops. Among them are a bistro, a fabric store, a kids' clothing shop, and a GF bakery. For those in the area, E 15th is a wee oasis out in Mt. Pleasant well worth a visit. Matchstick, in particular, deserves a stop-in.

    Orange cranberry muffin
    Herman E.

    3.5 for the coffee. One of the better roasters around. I like the space. It's bright, clean and simplistic. Coffee. I got what I asked for. A low acidity coffee from Honduras. It was very slightly acidic. That's OK. As long as it doesn't come out too sour to me, it's good. Served from a Chemex with a Kone. Not bad at all, and better than some coffee places that I've been to. I asked them about their decaf. It's Swiss water method. Good to know if I ever want some decaf. The darkest roast they have is their espresso, otherwise, all in house roasted coffee is medium roast. The coffee roasting is done on the premises http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/matchstick-coffee-roasters-vancouver-2?select=VX3VEuEV_olPpOKMDOqL5A#STDny2pizAzi-Foval_KXA Had a 70% chocolate bar to go with the coffee. Not bad for the bar itself, but elevated with the coffee. http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/matchstick-coffee-roasters-vancouver-2?select=VX3VEuEV_olPpOKMDOqL5A#4jgGZsGC6W2paT30xDIZ3g This was deadly: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/matchstick-coffee-roasters-vancouver-2?select=VX3VEuEV_olPpOKMDOqL5A#gGYhFfRN-z2i8oGyeVdIYA Orange cranberry muffin. Lots of butter and sugar. I only tried about 1/4 of this. My daughter inhaled the rest.

    Michelle G.

    Good coffee can start your day with energy and makes you feel like alive. That is what we came here for. A clean, bright, elegant cafe shop was filled with people with happy faces. They offered not only pastries in the window but also the real food on the menu. We ordered latte and chocolate croissant and they were delicious. The latte tasted light as well as citrous so it was easy to drink in the morning. The staff was very friendly and efficient and the customers all sat there to enjoy at the moment. It has become a go-to spot on my coffee list.

    Interior and cashier
    Kit Yee Y.

    We came here for an iced coffee and bought a bottle of Seltzer water in a hot afternoon. Both were great! This coffee shop was quite comfortable. They had two cashiers. The counter was huge having a lot of space for people to stand and wait for their coffee. We found a bench at the end of the coffee shop. We sat there, enjoyed our drinks and chatted. It was quite comfortable. Some people came here to work or study or had a cup of coffee with their friends. The iced coffee that I ordered was quite strong, so I added some cream to it. It was good! The bottle of Seltzer was quite big, cold and carbonated. Very cool! This is a good coffee shop around this neighbourhood. If I live in this neighbourhood, I would come here to get a coffee or latte.

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