This is a nice neighborhood coffee shop. It's located along a strip of stores and market in front…read moreof a church. It must be nice to hang out around here in the summer. There are enough tables, comfortable chairs. Anyone who knows me I love big windows! Plenty of light and sunshine. It's cozy and warm which I find some coffee shops struggle keeping their stores warm enough to be relaxing in the winter. There's plenty of food to snack on or have a full meal. I'll try some next time to see if they are fresh. This was an unexpected find for me. I just moved in the area. Haven't checked their wifi. I've been to nice coffee shops only to realize this is missing. It's a must for me. The day and age we're in it should be tablestakes. There's plenty of street parking. Looking forward to coming here often.

Prices are typical of this neighbourhood, although I must say, I find the baked goods to be a…read moreparticularly good value considering the high quality. Service is fast, the place as a whole feels pretty calm and laid back though. Definitely an older crowd

I LOVE the Small Victory in Yaletown and go to there often, so I was expecting the same kind of…read moreexperience when I recently visited this site on Granville. Unfortunately, it was not the same. I was glad to see the same amazing pastries and tarts and sandwiches, all fresh and beautifully displayed in the display case. I ordered a croissant and it was superb as usual. I also ordered one of thier baguettes to bring home. My kid and I think SV has the best baguettes in the city. They are crusty on the outside, soft yet chewy inside, and just consistently perfect. This one was as good as all the others we've had from here. Yeah! I wanted an Earl Grey tea which IMO is a pretty basic order. Surprisingly, they did not have it. I got a green tea instead (their tea selection was very limited). And the girl who took my order, as well as the girl who rang me up at the cash, could NOT have been more aloof. I smiled and tried to make a little small talk, especially with the girl at the cash when I took out my debit card and asked how to pay (she just pointed at the tap symbol on the machine but my card is not tap-enabled. I always joke with people about this). This girl would not even look at me. Zero eye contact. No "thank you", nada. I just got really cold vibes from the two of them there at the counter. (At least when I picked up my tea at the beverage counter, the guy there made eye contact and semi smiled). (Side note: the staff at the Yaletown site have always been super pleasant and friendly, and this really makes a difference. To me, anyhow). Contrary to another reviewer's posting, the restaurant and the washroom was very clean when I visited here. No issues there. Honestly, I'm not sure I'll return to this site. There are so many cafes and bakeries around, I'd rather go to one with a warmer vibe. Or stay with my Yaletown SV.

Small Victory Bakery is a breath of fresh air from the Starbucks grind…read more Bright, spacious, and welcoming, it's where locals and an older crowd actually linger over coffee instead of cramming into tiny seats with laptops and hipster wannabes. The pastries look out of this world--flaky croissants, gorgeous tarts, and sourdough that's worth the trip alone- maybe next time, I'll be able to grab a few. The coffee though, nice! Rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. If you want delicious baking, great coffee, and room to breathe, this place is a true Vancouver gem.

Bread Culture is one of my favorite bakeries in Vancouver, as it offers a wide variety of high…read morequality pastries, both savoury and sweet. The shop itself is clean, warm and cozy. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well. Since Beta 5 had stopped making cream puffs, I've been coming to Bread Culture instead as their mini choux puffs are fantastic. They also offer seasonal flavours and different items throughout the year, making each trip to the Dunbar area worth it!

Hands down, Bread Culture is the best bakery I've been to... and I've been to A LOT. From their…read morecroissants to their breads, everything tastes like it was made with real care. The pastries are flaky and buttery, the bread has a crust and chew that just hits differently, and I swear you can taste the freshness in every bite. The Apricot Danish was perfection: flaky, buttery layers with a bright apricot filling and a silky pastry cream that wasn't overly sweet. The Croquette Monsieur was rich and crisp. The crust on that was insane. Honestly one of the best savory pastries I've had. And the raspberry almond chocolate pastry? Deep chocolate flavor with just enough raspberry and almond to make it feel layered and special. Every pastry was actually crazy. I'm definitely going back to try every item.

Checked out 26 Viet Cafe for a weekday dinner. They have two other locations (White Rock and…read morePasadena). They're known for their $1 happy hour wings. - Herbs - bean sprouts, basil and lime. Tiny portion - Bo tai chanh ($22.00) - beef carpaccio was decent - Canh ga ($1.00 HH) - mediocre garlic butter wings. Leagues behind Phnom Penh's crack wings - Sate hu tieu bo ($19.00) - satay broth was okay but lacked depth, tasted watered down - Pho ga ($12.95 small senior special) - light broth - Hai nam ga com ($15.00 senior special) - bland chicken rice, tasteless ginger scallion sauce. Hainanese chicken slices were bad - Ca chien ($25.00) - pan fried fish was dry, slightly overcooked. Didn't get any lemongrass notes. Was a sweet Chinese style sauce Nothing unique about this Viet spot. 2.5 stars.

If you're craving Viet food and in the area, this is a great place to go! Food was delicious and I…read morewould go back. -Special beef noodle soup: comes with a full beef rib!! Meat was tender -Beef Satay noodle soup: super flavourful -Snack platter: 3 layer appetizer tray! Great to try a variety -Sizzling beef cubes : comes sizzling hot with juicy meat - Chicken wings : so crispy and garlicky!

What I ordered: - oat latte…read more- drip coffee - crinkle cookie - butter croissant highlights: I was very pleasantly surprised with their oat latte. It's very light, slightly acrid, and highly recommend because it didn't leave me feeling heavy in my stomach unlike some oat lattes do. I loved the croissant. It was crispy on the outside (but not crunchy), soft on the inside, with a lovely butter flavour. (Pro tip) dip your butter croissant in the last 1/4 of your latte iykyk study/work space: 4.5/5 They have seating space in the back which was bright and clean. The atmosphere is relatively quiet and super pleasant. Truth be told, I completely forgot that I was on such a busy street! If cafe hopping is your thing, follow me and I'll show you all the best spots! @yvrcafescene (instagram/tiktok)

I viited Lumine coffee to try Nomsmag cherry blossom festival items…read more What I got: Matcha Strawberry Cube Croissant Crisp on the outside, creamy on the inside. Signature flaky pastry with a vibrant center of whipped matcha cream layered over tangy strawberry jam, finished with a fresh strawberry and matcha dusting. Dough was very crispy outside just like they described signature flaky pastry. And whipped matcha cream had strong matcha flavor, very creamy and not overly sweet. So, it paired with strawberry jam so well. Strawberry jam had well-balanced tangy and sweet flavors, I really liked it. I highly recommend this item! Service was very good and friendly

Matcha here is the best I've had. I heard this place was very popular and I can see whyread more

Earl grey matcha is good and we got an egg tart with star anise - super creamy!…read more The small iced matches are pretty small with quite a bit of ice. Would recommend getting it hot for the value. Service was good they're nice about answering our questions! Also yes - it indeed is takeout only with no seating inside and a bench outside. No bathrooms and not really a trashcan inside. But they have an open area to see how they make the baked goods and it's really neat how they craft their baked goods - everything is organized and properly labeled, like a real bakery :)

This place gets crazy busy on the weekends! I stopped by yesterday to try their "Love Potion" hot…read morechocolate with cardamom. Honestly, it just tasted like plain and boring hot chocolate. However, the rose scented heart marshmallow it came with was amazing! I'd buy a bag of those! Next time I'll just stick to their coffe, which is always really good. Staff were super friendly and nice.

We chose this spot for lunch today over two other options but unfortunately it was a let down…read more The blackberry lemonade was a complete miss--flat, watery and no lemon flavor. I passed it to my cousin but it wasn't any better for her. The fresh chicken sandwich was passable, but raw onions were a bit overpowering for me. My strong mints couldn't even get rid of the aftertaste for a couple of hours. The dining area was pleasant and spacious. The service though was missing warmth and absent of any hospitality. This cafe wasn't for us today.

Under new ownership again unfortunately. I still like some…read moreitems at this bakery but the quality keeps going down. Its pretty bad. Cutting corners everywhere they can. So many of the original items are just not good anymore and dont taste the same. Wish Rosie still ran this place.

I wish I had found out about this cafe earlier. They had the most amazing ambiance. Service was…read morefriendly and their cupcake was not only gorgeous but super delicious too.