One of the few coffee shops that's open on Sunday in new west downtown area…read more The place is nice with wooden tables and metal chairs. Not totally comfortable for long period but good for an hour or so. And you do want a quick turnover so more customers can dine in. I've been here a couple of times and it gets busier after 11 am. Quiet in the morning with most people having coffee to go. Service is great. They will bring your food and coffee to you when dining in which is unexpected. The flat white is ok, could do with more microfoam but it's good enough. The pastries are really nice. Get the croissant warm up for a better bite.

Quick coffee stop. Neat and clean cafe with a beautiful natural layout. Fresh greens decor and wood…read morefurniture makes it cozy. Just like other cafes you can get all bakery goods and some sweet & savoury sandwiches. Try soup of the day. Campers coffee bags & coffee flavours small packing are also available to purchase .

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.

Went here for a place to relax after a ride and to do some work. Outstanding ambiance, super…read morefriendly and chill staff, nice mix of beverage options and the flexibility to be a bit of a bar with some well selected beers and drinks is a huge bonus. There's a cool back parlour area with well appointed booths to hide out in and socialize and a curated weekly music and events schedule that will suit a variety of tastes, from electronic to more indie and folk fare. Will definitely be back - just be careful not to come on a Monday or Tuesday as they are closed those days.

Such a gem in New West!…read more My partner and I just went here for coffee today and he ordered a cappuccino, while I got myself a matcha latte. Both drinks were made exceptionally well; impressively smooth, foamy, balanced, and clearly prepared with care rather than just being an afterthought. What really makes this place special is the atmosphere. The vibe feels genuinely inclusive and community-driven, with thoughtful touches like the pop-up bookstore featuring books on race, gender, and queer authors. It feels like a space built for connection, not just coffee. I also love how it transforms depending on the day. The daytime café energy is cozy and welcoming, while on select nights they stay open longer, serve alcohol, and host regular events like DJ nights, board game nights, and other community gatherings. It gives the space a lot of personality and makes it feel alive beyond the usual coffee shop experience. Definitely one of those places that feels more like a neighborhood hub than just a café. I'll be visiting a lot more soon!

I ordered decaf americano and a lemon tart…read more The coffee and lemon tart are both excellent. The service is quick and nice. The decor is coffee roaster in red and white brick.

This was a great place to grab a quick tea when we were going through town. It's definitely worth…read morethe stairs. Cute ambiance, great service, comfortable spot.

Nice place of a first glance, but just feels off. Good…read moreselection of pastry and cheesecakes, but we tried one - not sweet (good), but I didn't feel any taste either. They have hot tea, in a looking great, but small cup. May be good place to rest, with quick service but I'm not sure if I want to come back. May be?

An update after 3 months - Delicia Cafe has really stepped…read moreup their game! The service has improved noticeably - staff are more attentive and welcoming. Their coffee continues to be excellent, with a wide variety of options that don't compromise on taste. A great spot to relax or catch up with a friend. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been in a while.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 4.5 stars: you're not in Walmart land…read moreof pies any longer - man, the prices are high but quality doesn't come cheap! If you're looking for a variety of unique flavours in good pies and good service, the only hole you should be going into...is The Pie Hole! === 2. FOOD If you're looking for exotic and standard flavours of pies, The Pie Hole may have what you're looking for - frozen/fresh in 9" size, in a mini (4"?) format, or in a hand pie format (it's like a Stromboli). On this latest visit, we tried: Raspberry Cream Crumble ($32): one of the signature pies - a great dessert - a lot of raspberry with not-too-sweet cream in a thick, flaky crust. Bourbon Pecan Pumpkin Pie ($34): a neat twist on the traditional pumpkin pie with pecan crumble drizzled with bourbon - a nice touch indeed! Chicken Pot Pie ($7.50 hand pie): better than the Costco version - moist, yet just as thick and chunky! Turkey Dinner Pie ($43): like someone wrapped Thanksgiving dinner inside a pie: shredded turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce all in one - surprisingly good...but bring a little extra gravy/cranberry with you :) === 3. SERVICE The service was great on the phone and in-person. Easy pickup is available for pre-orders (especially during Thanksgiving), and service is good and fast for fresh/frozen pies you order in-person. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's really a storefront; walk down stairs to the retail level and be met with freezers containing pre-orders and a frozen pie selection, a fridge with mini pies, and a display case of fresh pies. It is spacious, but I would leave the wheelchairs and baby strollers behind given the descent into the retail area. Parking involves a spacious private lot (which is full on holidays).

This was the first time trying Pie Hole's Banana Pudding…read more What I tried - Pumpkin pie banana pudding. The pumpkin pie flavor was very strong. I could taste pieces of pumpkin pie inside. And there were a lot of smashed banana and biscoff crumble and whipped cream! So delicious! It was sweet, but the sweetness was very balanced. I have had other place' s banana pudding, but this one was a little less sweet. I really liked their banana pudding! I also got frozen pie - Chicken cordon bleu and bacon cheeseburger . I haven't tried them yet. I think these pies are their popular menu. Can't wait to try.

Total vibe of a cafe, you'll feel right at home. The two owners have a calming pace to the place…read morethat creates a wonderful experience. But the food really stands out. The grilled cheese and tomato basil soup is INSANE. Delicious, the perfect lunch. Highly recommend for a cozy laid back cafe.

The Hideout Café is a lovely little spot right across from the courthouse. It is run by a very…read morefriendly couple who make you feel genuinely welcome. The woman was especially warm and kind, and when I went outside to enjoy my coffee, the gentleman came out and chatted with me for a while. I was surprised to learn that the café has been operating for somewhere between 16 and 19 years. The panini I ordered was delicious, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The owner told me that he even makes his own mayonnaise and prepares everything from scratch whenever possible. You can taste the care that goes into the food. This is the kind of small, independently owned café that is well worth supporting.

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.

Cheesecake was seasonal so if you see it try it soooo light and creamy, pieces of mango. Yummm…read more Spanish latte delicious perfect pairing. Fast and good service Want something strong get the Rocket (drip with shots of espresso)

absolutely divine cheesecake, i think inhaled it in seconds. rich cheese flavour, tiramisu…read moreperfectly complimented the cheese. graham cracker base was also not too brittle and perfectly crumbly matcha latte had a very strong flavour and wasn't too milky. i was pleasantly surprised

We went to Tokyo Mithaiwala Restaurant for a long gap of a few months. My wife & me had the Thali's…read morewhich were excellent in taste, presentation, variety & quality. The Salt level was still a shade low , though better than earlier. the Naan's , 3 x Curries, Raita were all very good -including the onion-pickle combination. The rice was plain rice & I believe this could be enhanced by offering instead a peas or veg pulao. Also a masala papad would be welcome. Overall -one of the best Thali's in Vancouver & Lower Mainland -well presented in sparkling clean, uniquely shaped Stainless steel plates! My daughter had the croquettes - good, corn cutlets which were average in taste as the sauce was mild & bland. (need a fiery sauce to liven up), Tacos -satisfactory. The kids had Cheese toast which was very plain. Just cheese inside. (A slice of tomato, cucumber would enhance the taste). it came with French Fries which was good. The Restaurant is clean, airy , uncluttered with a nice ambience. Service by Ms.Priya was excellent ! The toilets were kept sparkling clean , well stocked & deserve mention. Overall a good experience & we will return again in the near future. Best wishes to the Management for an excellent feeling of comfort.

The cultural lineage of this place is certainly interesting, since from what I understand, this is…read morethe only Canadian location of an Indian restaurant from Japan. The restaurant is beautiful with both Indian and Japanese design sensibilities. They have a table service restaurant with both high tea and an extensive a la carte menu, and it looks like you can also buy mithai in bulk. The food isn't really Japanese-Indian fusion as you might expect, but more like Japanese impression of Indian food, if that makes sense? There's a few hints of Japanese and Asian influence, but the menu is mostly modern Indian. All vegetarian. There's no vegan or gluten free options for afternoon tea, but the a la carte menu includes many clearly labeled vegan and GF dishes. I wanted to try the afternoon tea set to get a wide sampling of their offerings. The set included: corn spinach puff, paneer tikka slider, cream cheese cucumber sandwich, samosa, chutneys for dipping, manchurian skewers, orange cranberry scone with whipped cream, rose rasmalai cake, dodha crunch, motichoor cheesecake parfait, and the choice between masala chai, coffee, or hot/iced caffe latte. It's $32/person for the set, which is a great price. I also appreciated that it was possible to order the set for just one person since it seems like many teahouses will only do it for 2+ people. I thought all of the items in the set were pretty good, and there was a balance between the sweet and savoury items. The only things that really left anything to be desired were that the scone was a bit dry and crumbly, and I thought the tandoori paneer could have been more flavourful. In general the flavours of the savoury items were a bit more subtle than in typical authentic Indian food, but for the most part it didn't come across as bland to me, just a different take on it. The standouts in the set were: the paneer slider - even if the paneer itself didn't impress, I loved the almost flaky texture of the pav - the manchurian, and the rose rasmalai cake. Also, the cream cheese cucumber sandwich had cilantro or chutney or something in the cream cheese which made it much more interesting than the plain version of this sandwich. The masala chai (my chosen drink) was also very good. It was served in a pot that contained 2 small servings. My waiter was very friendly and stopped by a few times to check in. When I was done eating and wanted my bill, it was easy to get his attention. I visited at what seemed like a quiet time so I didn't have much competition for attention. One thing that I thought was odd was when he gave me the machine to pay, there was no tip option - it would be cool if they had a no-tip policy, but I never saw any mention of it, so I wonder if he accidentally bypassed the tip when putting in my charge. It was an interesting and very pleasant experience. I was so curious about this place that I made a trip out from Vancouver just to try it (and couldn't get anyone willing to go to Surrey for afternoon tea with me, hence the afternoon tea order for one), and it was worth the trip!