I visited Nemesis Coquitlam to get some pastries. What I got: Pull apart - croissant dough filled with chives and cream cheese, Pesto mozzarella swirl -Pesto and mozzarella cheese, Ferrero rocher danish - Hazelnut praline, chocolate mousse, vanilla custard Pistachio loaf - pistachio ganache and raspberries. Pull apart was lighter than I expected. Other place's pull apart was so buttery, cheesy, however, this one was flaky and buttery, so, if you prefer light texture pull apart, you will like it. Cream cheese filling was nice accent. Pistachio loaf was more dense than I expected. It had pistachio whipped cream on top, so, cream helped loaf texture more smooth. Loaf had strong pistachio flavor. I liked whipped cream and loaf combination. Pesto and mozzalera swirl was a bit too salty for me. Dough was super flaky and buttery, I liked the dough texture so much, but filling could be more minder. Unfortunately, I did not have ferrero rocher danish. I heard that this one was the best. Mousse was so delicious and dough was very flaky and buttery. Overall, I think their pastries are always outstanding and good quality. The place was extremely busy and could not get a table. Next time, I wish I could dine-in. read more

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This is a gorgeous vibrant and open setting to grab a nice coffee and hang out. Also a good environment for work or studying, as I noticed many people with laptops. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon with only bar seating available initially, but not too long after some sofa space opened up. I was OBSESSED with the ube matcha, I learned from the super awesome barista that it's sweetened with mango puree. This was absolutely my favorite matcha I've had in a while now and my only disappointment is they don't offer larger sizes for it. The smoked salmon bun was pretty small for $10, I also didn't think the flavors were meshing well. Also found the pull apart stuffed cream cheese croissant a bit misleading. I pulled it apart and there was barely any filling unfortunately. Definitely a cute and inviting spot to grab a drink and stay a while. I wouldn't go for food food here though. Also I have yet to try, but maybe a dessert item here would be more worthwhile. read more

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Beautiful environment with lots of natural light! Staff are friendly and patient. Food was beautifully plated and of good flavors. The only down side is that the food portion was a little small for the price. I tried their fall special drink, black sesame corn latte with oat milk, which, in addition to black sesame, corn and milk, contained pineapple (juice?) and miso as well. I could taste all ingredients except for the miso. It had a complex taste profile - first I could taste the strong black sesame flavor and the oat milk, then the corn came up, and the pineapple came in the aftertaste. It is a unique drinking experience, and very warming, but the ingredients somehow didn't go well together in my opinion. It is not bad but I prefer an oat latte. read more

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Nemesis gets quite busy on the weekends. We stopped by just after they opened, which gave us time to look through all the delicious pastries in peace and place our order in. By the time we were done eating, the entire space had filled up and there was a line of at least 10 people waiting to order. The space is very open and beautifully decorated. I loved all the plants that they have around. But it's definitely better in the early morning when you can actually enjoy it all. We ordered some breakfast items, coffees, and pastries. Everything was on par with nemesis standards so it was quite enjoyable. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially in the beginning when there were fewer customers. As the place got busy, it got a bit hectic and some times they would accidentally deliver items to the wrong people. We had a great time and left before it got even busier :) read more

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I like the flat white here. Busy place with many locals. The pretty decent size parking lot was full when we arrived around 515 pm on a weekend. We were lucky to get a spot. Inside, we also managed to snag a table. It was super noisy with many conversations all around. I had the flat white which was made pretty well. The Earl grey canele with lemon curd was ok. Not the best tasting. The pistachio swirl was better. My friend recommended the cookies. Next time. The baked goods are baked in house or from their bake shop. Not from other bakery, I check. read more

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I like the big open airy space. It was very busy when I arrived midday though I was able to find a squishy seat. The iced mocha was good with strong chocolate and coffee flavour albeit too much sourness from the latter 3.5/5. I'd order it again because the overall balance was there. My favourite was the za'atar gruyere swirl pastry 4.5/5. So good. Yummy. So good. read more

When I found out nemesis was coming to the tricity area, I was over joyed. I've heard good things about the place and I've been wanting to trying it out - I finally got the chance to! This location specifically is located in Coquitlam at the Tricity Pavilion joined with Gigi's by Ask For Luigi. The space is almost like an open concept space with large ceiling to floor glass windows with somewhat of a divide separating the nemesis space to the Gigi's space. But it is all connected in some way. Use the same entrance and washrooms from both places. It was fairly busy when I got there and. While I really enjoyed the space, it felt really confusing as to where to get in like to order and who worked there coz I waited a few minutes before someone came to help me order - and I couldn't really tell who worked there so I didn't know who's attention to grab to help me order. Having said that, I ordered the iced matcha ube with oat milk. Oh my goodness! It was AMAZING! Honestly out of all the matcha drinks (or matcha in combination with something else like mango or strawberry), this was the ultimate combination that everyone needs to try! read more

Sure! Here's a rewritten version of your review, polished for clarity and flow while keeping the original sentiment: **Ambience: 5/5** **Pastries: 4/5** **Coffee: 2/5** **Service: 3/5** Another much-hyped spot has opened in Coquitlam--a collaboration between Nemsis and Gigi. This review is specifically for Nemsis. We dropped by after the brunch rush cleared. I asked a staff member who was cleaning a nearby table if she could wipe down ours. In return, I got a sharp glare that screamed, *"How dare you?"* Oof. Trying to lighten the moment, I casually asked if they'd had a busy day. She didn't respond--just kept wiping. When I repeated the question, she briskly replied, "Yes," before walking away. Alright then... Thankfully, a male server brought some balance to the experience. When my coffee came out with cream (which I don't drink), he quickly and cheerfully swapped it for black when I asked. Meanwhile, a nearby customer had similar interactions with the first server, politely asking for a napkin, then later a fork--each time met with a look like she was moments away from snapping. Yikes. So yeah, service here is a bit of a gamble. Could be great... or not. As for the pastries, I was told they're quite good. I didn't have any myself, but they looked solid. Coffee? Honestly, don't come here just for that. My black coffee was overly sour--definitely not the standout. That said, the space is beautiful. Sleek, minimalist, and drenched in natural light--feels like the owners had architecture dreams before settling on pastries and espresso. A definite win for ambience. Bottom line: Coquitlam's been craving something upscale and stylish, and this place fits the bill. Despite the rocky service and average coffee, I can see it doing well. --- read more

I have the fortune of living literally around the corner from the Nemesis location at Surrey. I've been thinking about checking it out for a while. Naturally, I headed out to Coquitlam to check out that location instead. It seems like Nemesis will always be popular. Got to take into account a modest wait time. The store itself looks quite nice and modern. The pastries all look quite nice and appealing. I ordered a flat white and also got the matcha canele. It looks like you can substitute regular milk for oat milk on all drinks. The canele was tasty and not dry in any sense. The flat white was quite nice as well to drink. I'm not a coffee expert so I can't how great it is compared to other places. I liked my stop at Nemesis. I'm definitely going to head back to any of the locations in future. The bakery items just look too good to not try them all at some point. read more

Nemesis Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

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I ordered the ube matcha iced latte, and a strawberry pistachio danish. The latte was perfectly balanced with both flavors and my only complaint was that they didn't offer more than one size option as I would have loved to have a larger cup. The danish had a good amount of filling, but I wish that it was spread out more to the edges. Although we decided to sit outside on their patio, we still recieved amazing customer service. They adjusted the table so that it would be more in the shade, and they automatically brought out waters for us and our dog without us having to ask. I had assumed that the patio seating was basically ordering take out, so I was really impressed that the staff went above and beyond my expectations. read more

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Very beautiful and bright cafe in the Tricity Pavilion. It's a bit noisy but outside seating is available They share the space with Gigi's The cream croissants were sold out by 2pm, so we got the Banana bread and the strawberry and Pistachio Danish ($6.75), chocolate cashew cookie ($4.40) and Brown Butter Banana cake ($5.75). Thanks cafe was packed so we took the pastries togo. Will come back to dine in another day. . Great addition to the Coffee and pastry scene in the area. read more

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Amazing!!! The coffee, the food, the environment. Really fabulous place to enjoy with friends. read more

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First time at nemesis and has such a great time! Tried out the Matcha Ube and it was so tasty! Love that you can change to oat milk for no extra charge too! Also had the pull apart bread which was really flakey! Can't wait to revisit and try out Gigi next door! read more

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Nemesis Coffee is one of my favourite coffee spots in Vancouver, and it is nice that they opened up here in Coquitlam. The coffee is unreal and the pastries are so good. The staff here are so friendly, and it is in such a beautiful building that is shared by Gigi's. I definitely will recommend checking this place out! read more

Ambiance and Decor This large rectangular structure is located right behind the Superstore on Lougheed near Coquitlam Centre. I am not sure if this is a temporary or permanent structure part of the new development. Its modern, sleek, window-a-plenty, and Scandinavian-ish design is quietly nestled in a thick bush to hide its noisy neighbors (the trains). The intention behind the stone floors, an indoor tree, stone, fabric, and leather chairs is that I hope all stand the test of time through a high volume of patrons passing by. Perhaps go to it soon before the 'newness' wears off. It is a seemingly large space: Nemesis is on the right, and Gigis is on the left. There is a central corridor which leads to the bathrooms, and a space to the far right with a staircase that brings you to a gallery (I am not sure if it's open or not). Service Quality Since it was their very first day open to the public, service was a bit slow - but that's understandable. Our server took our order at the counter, and she went through all the paces - making sure our order was correct, etc. They use a Square POS - so tap away. We ordered 3 sandwiches, 2 pastries, 2 coffees, and 1 matcha/specialty drink - we waited perhaps around 10 minutes for our entire takeout order. So props to the kitchen and the baristas for working so quickly. Menu Variety In comparison to their other locations, it's pretty much the same menu. Perhaps 2-3 of their food items were not there. I hope in the future they extend it to the same size as their other locations. Their kitchen is sizable. I hope they have adequate equipment and staff to take on a couple more items. Their pastry case is full of their regulars. I always try a banana bread whenever I see it - and of course, their pastry program is top-notch. I would've liked it a bit more baked, but the flavor is there, and the icing is something I can't complain about. One thing I saw were their matcha caneles - they looked delicious. I'll grab them next time. The menu items we grabbed were 'The Supreme', Avocado Toast, and their Bodega Sando. You can never go wrong with a croissant-based sandwich filled with mortadella and a mustard aioli, and never forget the runny egg. The Bodega's potato bun is to die for. Its soft and pillowy consistency, again with bacon, egg, and a jalapeño aioli, is truly a breakfast gem. Strangely good, their Avocado toast - has a pea smash on top - it brought out the sweetness and saltiness of both the avocado and the sourdough. Drink Selection They have their full coffee and tea menu. They have one coffee on 'tap'. Nemesis is known for their coffee, and you can never go wrong here. Their ube matcha is good - make sure you stir it to ensure you taste both the ube and matcha. If you don't, it's pretty much ube milk. They only have oat milk available as an alternative - too bad there is no almond milk available. When I was there, they had 3 people on drinks, and hopefully, this is enough for the high volume they'll experience over the next few weeks. Overall Experience and Recommendation Overall, I would defs come here again. I personally got there right when they opened - as there is a learning curve, their staff may take some time with your order, so be patient. Would I come out of my way to go here? No. Go to the one that is closest to you - everything is exactly the same quality. Yes, it's a nice brand-new interior, but save your time commuting out to Coquitlam if you're coming from Vancouver or elsewhere. read more

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i went to try the matcha ube because i've seen pictures and the purple ube latte art looks so beautiful on the green matcha. it's $8 though so i was expecting something really good. as you can see in the picture the latte art is..well yeah. not sure if they gave up or was trying to go for a heart (like the nemesis logo) but it reminded me of a LOL i will say though, it was one of the best matchas ive tried in vancouver. not bitter, but also not too sweet. the ube didnt overpower the matcha. those two flavours blended together so well it was like a match(a) made in heaven! i've also never been to a cafe like this before. the interior is so well designed and decorated it felt more like an art gallery-i could tell they put a lot of thought into making it feel spacious and cozy. it also helped there was an art installation upstairs we could check out. overall: a very unique experience, would definitely go again but only for special occasions read more

Nemesis Coffee - matcha ube -$8 - Cafes Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Amazing pastries and coffee. Can't ask for anything more. Had a raspberry pastry exclusive to the location but don't recall the name. A must try though. read more

I LOVE their baked goods. The cookies, croissants and everything is perfect. Try them out read more

Nemesis Coffee - The tiramisu croissant - Cafes Near Me - Coquitlam, British Columbia

This place is trending, decided to check it out. It's in a big Pavilion presentation space - off the bat the inside space is gorgeous with high ceilings, open concept and lots of natural light. Very packed when we came - now onto the important stuff. I had a large iced Americano - it was not large, more like a regular size. The coffee itself didn't have any real flavor or depth but I'll reserve any conclusions until I get a latte or pour over. They have a nice selection of baked goods - the pistachio swirl was really good. The food menu looked good too, for next time - they have a full kitchen. But yeah coffee wise i wasn't impressed at all. read more

The coffee & service were excellent. My only complaint was the music was quite loud and not everyone likes to listen to rap & hip hop for 2 hrs. read more

Dishwashing was impeccable. I don't know how they do it or who is responsible, but the quality of dish my food arrived on was like non other. not once in my entire life had I been so pleased to see a shiny plate. Made the food I ordered taste that much better. read more