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Matchstick Coffee

3.6 (70 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Oat Milk Hot Matcha Latte
Kellie C.

The matcha latte was just okay in my opinion. The matcha taste is very faint so it didn't taste like much. It might be more fitting for people who like their drinks more light. The ambience is very nice tho! Great for doing work or catching up with friends!

Poached Egg with Smoked Salmon
Sara A.

I have been to this café before but I didn't order any of their specialty drinks nor coffee. You must think what do you mean? I love my tea and I generally go for a cup of straight up green tea (no milk and no sugar). This time I came to meet a friend of mine and her sweet little boy. Since the place is quite small, she got there early to save us a table so we could stay for lunch. The service is always pleasant and the staff really looks like they're well treated by management which is great! Since I've never eaten lunch here I asked about they smoked salmon poached egg and the tuna melt. They use an in-house sourdough bread for their breakfast and lunches. It was nice however when there are sauces on top of the bread it makes it a little hard to cut up. I went with the salmon and somehow felt like I needed something different to drink today and saw the London Fog on the menu. I asked them to replace reg milk with their in-house oat and nut milk. I don't know why but I asked what else is in the London Fog before ordering it and she said Cardamon and that was it I need it. Did you know in Ayurvedic medicine, cardamom is a cooling spice therefore great for any form of inflammation in the body. I am in love with this drink and I look forward to another cup very soon.

Sandwiches on sandwiches
Issabelle F.

I'm a big fan of this coffee shop that's a little further up from the main hustle and bustle of Main St. Popped in here recently to get some work done and there was plenty of room to sit down despite how busy it was. I ordered an iced almond milk latte and poached eggs & salmon on rye toast. Instead of the cream cheese I opted for the pesto spread underneath, which was surprisingly yummy. This was smaller than other toasts I've gotten from other cafes, but nonetheless, it was still a filling snack. The cafe itself is airy and spacious, with plenty of plants and windows to let in that natural lighting. The staff were super friendly and accomodating. Great little neighbourhood spot for a quick coffee and snack to dine in or take away. I'm sure I'll be back here again soon. Until next time, Matchstick!

Annie M.

Matchstick coffee is located on Main Street and 32nd Ave. It's bright and clean coffee shop. Well simple design with lovely decor to make customer so comfortable. They serve the brew coffee as well as espresso coffee and tea. If you go early, don't forget to get a delicious pastry to pair with coffee.

Inside Matchstick
Joseph L.

Trendy self-roasted Coffee House. Excellent coffee, just a weird sitting arrangement. My son said it was to discourage people from camping out all day and just ordering a single coffee. This is a local Vancouver chain... give them a shot. One thing to say for Vancouver there is no shortage of coffee houses.

Tuna Melt
Dana S.

A step above the typical coffee shop in terms of their food, which seems to be on par with a proper brunch restaurant. I got the tuna melt and an earl grey muffin at my latest visit here and it made for a wonderful lunch. They make their tuna melt open-faced which gets a little messy but really lets you enjoy the texture and savouriness of the cheese melted on the tuna. The muffin had a nice crunchy exterior, but with a moist, melt-in-your-mouth inside. I appreciate that their muffins are somewhat reasonably sized so you can enjoy it alongside your lunch, unlike many places that do muffins big enough to be a meal on their own. I also had a London fog here forever ago that checked out. The cafe feels tucked away from the hustle of nearby Main St and Kingsway, but the inside is very airy and spacious. There's a moderate amount of seating, but it looks like there's less than there is because the majority of it is at one long table, with a few armchairs and couches in the corners. I was skeptical of the communal seating arrangement at first, but I do like how it generates a sense of amiability. The staff are also quite friendly. It's not exactly cheap, but definitely comparable to similar places.

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Elsa C.

I'm in the area super early - 7am on a Sunday. What am I doing around here in this ungodly hour? I signed myself up for RBC x Children's Hospital's Fundraising run at Nat Bailey. So...I dropped husband off work, found parking and waited for 8am to come. I noticed Matchstick is open at 7am (Yes! There are people who are awake in this ungodly hour with me.) Walked over and decided to go with the masala chai latte ($4.70). I'm on my 7th day coffee rehab stint so far and I am trying not to have coffee at all this morning. So chai it is. I didn't ask for any modifications, bit in retrospect maybe I should have. The latte was a bit too sweet for me. Nice latte art, but flavour wise I wish I can taste the chai portion (the spices) a bit more. The inside feels minimalistic with 1 long table and a few short stumps for coffee tables - I would imagine eating lunch here may be uncomfortable. They have a long bench out side where you can enjoy the morning sun. Overall, good place to kill my 45mins. I find the tea and coffee at a premium pricing for what you get. I may come back if I have to meet up friends.

Baked goods! All looks yummy.
Kris S.

Natural light! Love the bright space they have with shared table seating. Seats are a tad uncomfy but still okay. Quite loud (they have music running in the background) and busy with the espresso machine and food preparation. Bring headphones if you are planning to study. They have a good selection of food and drinks. Baristas and workers here are friendly. Their brunch is very western. Lots of street parking nearby (and its free). We tried the berry chocolate scone and the smoke salmon eggs on toast. Both are just pretty good, not wow. Will come back if I am in the area and need to chill. They have pretty good, strong wifi - which is great for video streaming. This location is air conditioned during summer!

Minimal and easy to order
Alice W.

My parents came to town, and the first place I thought to get away from them (in the nicest way possible) was Matchstick Coffee on Main Street. I sat for five hours straight and crushed my to-do list in this workspace haven. Why I love: * The space - the coffee shop has large open windows that bring in so much natural light. It's such a nice summery study spot if you want to trick yourself into thinking you're outside while still doing work. The layout is open-concept, I think that's good fengshui. The large birch(?) table in the middle lets you space out your papers and work. I looked like child with my crayons and all my coloring books spread out around me. * Minimalism - maybe it's because I have ADHD, but the cleanliness, the simple decor, the concise menu prevents any amount of decision fatigue. It's a stress-free zone for me. Good to know: * I use car-share (Car2go). I hate going downtown to study because even with dedicated car-share parking, I've managed to mess that up and get towed. However, I love coming to Main Street because residential parking is a saint. It's conveniently close to all the shops and there are always spots. * There aren't many plug-ins, so I came with my laptop and all my devices charged. * The menu is concise, there's coffee and tea options, baked goods on display, sandwich options, but there isn't an overwhelming amount of selection. This works well for some, not so well for others. Food/Drink: * Ratatouille Sandwich - was delicious. I'm not usually a fan of all-veggie sandwiches, but the combination of warm roasted veggies with cheese and sauce made this a sure winner. It was a bit messy, so I definitely should've asked for a fork. But classy girl here just scooped it up with her fingers because I wanted an excuse to use their cute washrooms! * Sparking Hibiscus & Rose Tea - a little bit watery from all the ice, but the flavor was refreshing. Usually anything floral-sounding like hibiscus, rose, and lavender is an instant-like for me. This one was average, not too sweet, but quenched the thirst. * Pourover - since I know nothing about coffee, I can't comment. I don't even remember the name of it.

Yoav D.

Great, clean, good service. Offer basic brunch and sandwiches on top on the regular bakery goods. Good coffee, relaxed atmosphere, nice people and free two hours parking on the street. I took the brunch egg with smoked salmon and really liked it!!

Inside
Paula H.

Finally got a chance to visit this super cute cafe! Love how this place is so bright with natural sun light there are a lot of windows! It's also super spaced out for people to sit all around so you don't feel squished! The decoration is super cute and relatively quiet plus the music is perfect volume! I must admit the cookie was a little dry and won't be getting that again but I had an oat/nut latte and enjoyed it very much! They have open wifi plus Shaw wifi is here!

Tina H.

Great service and fresh looking baked goods. I ordered sencha + ratatouille & salsa verde for breakfast. I like how the eggs are done, but find the dressing too sour for my taste buds. Overall, a pleasant experience and I'd definitely come back for other items.

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I usually order their Chai Latte with oat milk, it's really good. Only been on the one on Main St.

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Pretty good coffee not overly expensive, not enough sitting coffee took longer than i like to be

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Love the personalized service, attention to detail, coffee and food! A great place to listen to music and visit with friends.

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the vegan cardamom cinnamon bun - oh my goodness it's soooooo good. super moist and chewy!

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