They have happy hours from 3pm - takes 1.50 off the milk tea and 1 off their buns - makes it a better deal. Service is nonexistent, but no tipping anyway read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 3.5/5 Cleanliness: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 My husband nor I are familiar with Karak tea, which is a type of Chai tea. At Papparoti, it's served sweetened, though it can be unsweetened according to the server. We decided to try Karak tea another time and focused on the coffee buns and their selection of other drinks. Our teas arrived first - there were 12 to choose from, with 4 zero caffeine options. I chose to try Calm tea which seemed to be a blend of fruits and herbs, while hubby went for their Cream of Earl Grey. The large cups of tea were $3.00 each, and they are also available by teapots as well. We tried one of their Signature Creation that had no toppings on top of the coffee bun first as I wanted to taste its original flavours. The coffee bun was soft, crunchy on the outside while soft on the inside. On its own, hubby and I both found it quite buttery, actually too buttery to our tastes. When eaten together with the whipped cream and fresh strawberries, it tasted better as the sweetness balanced the flavours of the butter. We couldn't really taste the flavours of coffee at all in the coffee bun... just butter. I originally was going to buy a few coffee buns for the rest of our family on the way home, but as it was quite buttery, I decided not to buy them. Hubby and I didn't enjoy it as much as we hoped to, and we don't really understand where all the good reviews came from! There are sofas and cozier seats in the back of the cafe while the front area has multiple tables for customers to get some work done. Overall, it's a great cafe to come if you're in the area to get work done or to spend some quality time with your friends. If you don't like buttery breads, you may want to skip on the coffee bun; however, if rich tastes of butter are your thing, go get some! read more

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I love this little cafe with its delicate and decadent baked goods, thoughtful drinks, and comfortable lounge chairs! I was catching up with a friend here on a very sunny Wednesday afternoon and we ended up spending over three hours here. I liked that the servers never interrupted us or suggested that we leave. We were invited to stay for as long as we liked! I have had coffee buns in the past so I knew what to expect. In fact, I chose to come to this place to compare their coffee buns to those at The Coffee Bun in Coquitlam. I'd say that they were very similar in taste and texture, both being equally crunchy and delicious and satisfying, both pairing beautifully with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Coffee buns are one of my favourite afternoon snacks! I also had an iced matcha latte. The taste was mild, almost too mild, but of course much better than the overly bitter matcha flavours that I have tasted in the past. My friend had one of their famous karak teas which tasted like a black tea with stronger ginger and cardamom flavours. It would be so comforting on a cold or rainy day. I wish I had ordered it but it was too late in the day for me to be having caffeine! Overall, this is a lovely little cafe and one that I hope to return to in the near future. I'd say that this is closer to a 4.5 star rating but I took off one star because I thought the prices were a bit expensive. Then again, it's Downtown Vancouver. read more

PappaRoti - An original coffee bun and iced matcha latte! Wonderful sunny friendship day companions. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The first pappa roti bun I ever had was in Vietnam. So when I knew Vancouver had a place I had to make it part of my visit. Overall it was a great place to sit back and enjoy my favourite bun! Parking 3/5 it's in a Robson street but further out so a little easier to find parking but still difficult in Vancouver. Service 4/5 staff was friendly. Environment 4/5 very open and spacious. Lots of places to sit and enjoy, they also have seating out front outside. Food 4/5 the roti bun is great crispy in the outside and soft on the inside . It has a coffee flavour. I only gave it a 4/5 because the roti bun I had in Vietnam was much more flavourful then this one. you can have the bun topped with chocolate sauce or Nutella and icecrem & fruits. read more

PappaRoti - Pappa roti bun with whip cream & strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love getting their Original Bun here! It's really with the price and tastes amazing when their buns are fresh from the oven. I've only ordered delivery from DoorDash before so I can't say much about the place physically but I can say for the price it is worth it! I have yet to try any other creations but I do hope to visit one day physically as I am ecstatic to try their other pastries! read more

3 stars only because of the prices. A bun for about $4 is a little steep. Toppings for $1.50 each is also overpriced. I understand the novelty as I think this is the first of its kind here in Vancouver but I still feel a little ripped off. These coffee buns are popular in Malaysia but they cost nothing close to $4. It is tasty straight out from the oven but I'd rather go for liege waffles than a bun at this price. Ambience is nice. Lots of chairs. Clean. Bright and corner space right across from Gyoza King. Coffee was mediocre so perhaps I will try the tea next time. Good place to hang out and chat. read more

PappaRoti - Coffee buns with cream cheese and organic apricot toppings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Conveniently placed on the corner of a block in the center of downtown Vancouver, surrounded by trendy Italian and Korean restaurants. Groups of middle-aged to elderly men huddled together in front of cafes always make a cafe look more inviting for me. That's what drew me in here, along with the fact that PappaRoti wasn't just another Starbucks/chain coffee store. I wasn't expecting a coffee store like this to promote a signature classic like a coffee bun to complement their drinks. I was like thinking, with a dull undertone, "Oh great, another coffee bun-serving cafe" (as there was one near my house that I regularly went to and got tired of) but I highly regretted this thought after tasting a coffee bun at PappaRoti. These coffee buns were incredibly good! Fluffy and light. No badly shaped bun either; each one was perfectly rounded. No lumps and bumps. Impressed indeed. My bun came out on a mini, cute wooden tray with a single handle. Strawberries were the chosen topping. But next time, I'm probably getting kaya. Kaya is a delightful treat, and is native to SE Asia. The texture here was like organic fruit jam and I can imagine it going well with scones and toast too. Latte didn't disappoint, but I sadly could drink only half of the cup. In my defense, I'm getting increasingly caffeine-sensitive. Wifi key can be confusing because they handwrite the Wifi passwords on slips of paper that they keep in a jar on the counter. The writing is beautiful and neat (don't get me wrong), but it can be hard to make out the actual spelling. A minor issue that can be overlooked though. All you bread-lovers and local cafe-supporters, you have to bookmark PappaRoti. read more

PappaRoti - Coffee bun w/ kaya, blooming flower tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The food and drinks here are decent but nothing to travel great lengths for. They do have free and fast wifi for all those travelers who keep their phones in airplane mode. There a are bunch of good spots walking distance from this place like Hokkaido Ramen Santouka! read more

So happy I finally got to try out this gem! Went in with a few friends and came back a few days later. Firstly, THE BUN. I couldn't figure out what this was going to be like, but my friend just said "trust me, you'll love it. Had it with Nutella, of course, and some strawberries. The bun is very crisp on the outside and very soft and buttery on the inside. I just cut mine up with a fork and knife and put some Nutella on top and I was in heaven! If I was to describe it, the Bun reminds me of a Crepe, or Waffle and you put on some toppings, similar idea but yet different. I think this is something that you need to eat fresh at the resto, but I did see that they had options of take out Buns which is interesting. A very unique and delicious experience. Also had the Milk Tea which was great! The second day I had it it was a little too spiced for me, less milk tea and more "spiced" flavour. But still good none the less! The interior is GORGEOUS with lots of smaller tables. Very clean lobby and bathrooms. Love how its a little away from the main shops of Robson and away from the restos yet close enough to have a convenient stop, and still find street parking. Will definitely be back! read more

PappaRoti - Bun with Nutella, Milk Tea, Coffee, a pot of tea and another Bun with Maple Syrup and vanilla Icecream! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've seen photos of the buns from here from many friends and didn't quite understand what the hype was for them. So my friend and I decided to finally check it out! Atmosphere: An adorable cafe with mix and matched furniture/chairs/tables. I'd come back just to sit in the lounge area and sip on some tea! The cafe/restaurant was partially full of various types of people (a group of middle aged women, a 20-something male studying, etc all drinking some loose leaf tea!) Service: Awesome! The waiter at the register was super sweet and kind. The set up to order is to ring in your order at the register, grab a wooden number to put on your table, and the servers bring you your food/drink. Simple but perfect. Food: Yummers! I shared an original bun with my friend. It was much bigger than I thought it would be. The outside was sweet (but not overly sweet) and crunchy while the inside was soft, somewhat flaky and buttery (especiallyyyy righttt in the middle.. I feel like they put a dollap of butter right in the center for a salty, fatty treat!). I'd go back for these bad boys. YUM! read more

PappaRoti - Original Bun - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

When its good it's great - and when it's not, its just average. I have been here multiple times now and when they started out - they were great. The bun was perfect every time and the teas were spot on. However, since they have recently started to get more and more popular - the quality and service seems to have gone down. The last time I visited, I got the bun after I had finished my tea and when the bun came - it was overcooked and not as fluffy as it normally is. This brand is known worldwide for providing excellent tasting buns every time. I'm grateful that it opened up in Vancouver but they seriously need to work on delivering consistently. The bun itself is $3.50 and then you can choose toppings to go with it. The toppings - although tasty - don't really add much. It really is all about the bun ! The cafe is large enough to accommodate a lot of people and the atmosphere is more like a coffee shop hangout. read more

Bomb, the texture and everything about the roti was just delicious. I absolutely loved this place! read more

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We got the crazy for kaya bun which had Kaya and honey. We also got the Karak tea. The bun was really good, it had a nice crispy texture outside and it was super soft and moist inside. It was our first time having this type of bun and it was definitely really good and would be great accompaniment to coffee. But as far as the karak tea or karak chai was concerned it was a big disappointment. Though it tasted ok and the spices were good but it tasted exactly like something that comes out of an instant machine or instant tea mix where you just add hot water. It was just watery. Real freshly made tea doesn't taste like this. I would suggest to get a wagh bakeri 3 in 1 masala tea mix and make it yourself. So I am giving the 4 star just for the bun. read more

Good coffee buns with good presentation Love this place so much. I usually come here to read books Good service read more

The coffee buns were so soft and pillowy but with a crispy topping. It was a very light breakfast and paired well with my Karak tea - which is most similar to a chai tea. I'd suggest asking if you could get the Karak tea less sweet to pair with the coffee bun as together it was a tad too sweet for me. Cute little cafe with quick service! read more

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It's nothing what I expected but it was a good experience. I ordered a chocolate ice cream bun. Don't expect it to be made in a minute since there is a bit of effort in making one. It was a messy experience too so don't wear your sunday best and maybe a bib would be nice to have on. $6 dollars for one nicely packed soft ice cream in a bun nothing spectacular and there was some coffee syrup was dizzled on top. read more

PappaRoti - A bit messy but tastes great. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I tried PappaRoti for the first time a few days ago and it was so good I went back the very next day! They are known for their coffee buns: fluffy and buttery on the inside with a slightly crispy, sweet, cookie-like topping. Served warm- it's delicious on its own but you can choose to get the bun with a topping, ice cream, fruit side, or a combination of a couple of those options. I tried it with the Kaya topping and the cream cheese- both very good, but the Kaya topping is sweet and the cream cheese is more of a savory topping. My husband, friends, and I all agreed that the name itself and sign of the establishment don't help advertise the business very much because not a lot of people can figure out what they actually sell. I've seen the place more than a dozen times and never wanted to stop in because I had no idea what they sold. A friend recommended that I try it because I love sweets, pastries, and desserts. I'm oh so glad I finally got to try it! The staff is friendly/helpful, and it's a pretty little cafe to get together with a friend or two over coffee and a delicious bun :) I actually got several buns to go to have a few relatives try, and the staff recommended that the buns not be microwaved but toasted or baked at 375° for 3-4 min. My aunt said they turned out perfectly! Ty for the reheating directions ;) I will definitely be back soon for more! read more

PappaRoti - Coffee bun with Kaya topping - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My hubby and I went here for breakfast before going on a bike ride around Stanley Park. We split the Nutella & banana bun and the strawberries and whipped cream bun. I had never had a sweet bun before like this style. I loved the slightly flakey exterior with the soft/buttery almost almond-y interior. Their coffee is smooth & creamy! We met the owner who was incredibly nice & helpful. Will definitely be back each time I am in the area unless they expand to Portland, OR. :) read more

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We came here for coffee and dessert. Not much room to sit, we had to wait for a table to leave first. Ordered an original bun with whipped cream and jam with coffee as the drinks. The bun, as advertised, is crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. The bun itself is not that sweet, that's where the toppings come in. We wouldn't seek out PappaRoti, but would return if we were in the area. The coffee was decent enough as well. read more

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For someone who haven't experienced this before, it is a light crunchy air and margerine filled sweet bread. This is an imitation of the Malaysian Roti Boy. It comes close to flavor and texture. But not quite there. Still a great replacement over on this side of the Pacific. read more

My girlfriend has wanted to try the buns here ever since they opened up but we never were in the area at the right time to do so until last night. The cafe itself is very clean and nice with a pretty hip atmosphere but it does get very busy and seats can be hard to find! Luckily we got the last open table in the place and she treated us to a nutella and banana bun ( thanks hun!) for $5.50 which is think is a great deal. The plate is very pleasant to look at, as it's presented very well. The amount of nutella and banana were perfect for the size of the buns they serve, which are absolutely delicious. Crunchy on the outside and chewy/buttery on the inside that can be shared between two people very easily. We didn't have any drinks other than the free lemon water that they have so I can't speak for any of that but we did love what we got. My tip would be to cut the bun like a pizza and then stuff the banana and nutella on the inside and eat it! that was the best !!! We will be back :) read more

PappaRoti - Nutella and banana bun, one of the better sweet snacks in the city. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This sure beats all the Starbucks and Blenz in the neighbourhood! I love catching up with friends over a coffee or tea and due to convenience, usually end up at one of the chains above. After walking by PappaRoti so many times and seeing Yelp friends check in here, I figured I should give it a try. The first few times I came, their signature bun was sold-out! Which was rather fortuitous because I ended up trying the Karak Tea! (Crack tea?? because it's so addicting!). It's a deliciously comforting blend of chai spices, cardamom and condensed milk! I've ordered it to go and it's kept me warm while I walk around Stanley Park and I've also enjoyed it while sitting in their cozy seats at the back. Other points? Friendly staff and the free wi-fi is awesome. I also love that they have almond milk as a dairy alternative for their drinks!! Lastly, I finally tried the bun. It's pretty good - has a bit of melted butter in the middle. It will be the tea and ambiance that keep me coming back though! read more

PappaRoti - Cute timer! I'm loving the ambiance of this place for catching up with friends. Also been making good use of their free wi-fi :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Surprised they're not even more popular. same consistent texture and taste. for the area, pretty good bang for your buck with free WiFi and action LOL. nice they bring out the buns to you. read more

PappaRoti - so perfect lol - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

What horrid, horrid service tonight (why the heck did I even tip? I asked myself) Half an hour before closing, we walk in with happy smiles only to be told that there's only 1 bun left sternly with cold eyes. Is there a "last call" rule or sth? Cause I don't see any sign posted about this policy. Asked for an additional Karak for our order.. nope, sorry. It's for tomorrow's stock. Wth?? Seriously, I don't think these cashiers were the owners because it was a huge contrast with the customer service we are used to having. Anyhow. Food and drink was good, but tonight it was terrible service folks. Friday, June 15 11:30pm-12:00pm. -------------------------- Update June 17 | @PappaRoti C, thank you for responding. This in itself deserves an equally thorough reply from me. I felt that the service on Friday was not typical as my partner and I have religiously been to your specific location (we drive from East Van) on our "date nights", and we have had excellent customer service there. On this particular night, it was exceptionally poor. It was so bad, that this was the first time ever I actually thought of reaching into the tip jar to retrieve my gratuity tip (we spent about $40, so go figure). Thank u for taking the time to explain on here the process behind the buns and Karak. I respect businesses who limit their supply in order to uphold their quality. However, the main issue was not the 2 Korean/Chinese baristas explaining your policies, but it was their rude attitude and "death stares" that accompanied it. It was very obvious from their behaviours that they just want to close up your shop soon and do the bare minimum. During business hours, one should treat all your paying customers with a certain level of courtesy and respect, right? (The Filipina was nice though). Recommendation? Bring this incident up at your next staff meeting to ensure you aren't losing business from other customers who have left because of the same reasons. I am committed to be back to update this review because @PappaRoti C took the time to reply. When? I don't know. But I will. Cheers. read more

The dessert roti here is great! Soft and flaky. There's not much flavour to the base roti so I recommend toppings, especially the banana and Nutella. It's fun to bring people here for the first time but it's unlikely I'll go back by myself. Open later than many other dessert places in the area. read more

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It's my first time here and I love the bun!!!! The coffee flavour is more of an aroma than taste which is good because it doesn't dominate n cover the flavour of the bun. Yum yum!! I really don't like sweet stuff so I chose the second one (with Mediterranean cream, very special n I like it!!!) You can go with just the bun itself, there is rich butter flavour inside. Very different than what u usually expect from a cafe shop :) nice job. read more

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My husband and I went here for a quick, late-morning breakfast before heading to Stanley Park. He ordered the Strawberry Fields coffee bun and I had a Greek Salad (a weird morning choice, I know, but I was craving vegetables). Both were wonderful and very fresh - the Strawberry Fields bun was especially delicious. The bun was not too sweet, just enough to feel like a breakfast treat. The Greek salad was pretty standard, but very good! We also ordered a cappuccino and a Creamy Earl Grey tea (which was fantastic). Great service and friendly staff as well. read more

PappaRoti - Strawberry Fields bun and cappuccino. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lots of room to sit, really friendly people, and a really broad range if things to eat and drink. The Karak tea is super light and refreshing. It was pretty hot and getting the Karak tea iced was such a good idea. If you've never had Karak it's very similar to the typical teas/chais in India and Pakistan (tastes of ginger, cardamom, lightly sweet). The buns they seem to be known for are decadent and fluffy and I could probably eat two or three if nobody was watching. My sister got a piña colada smoothie and my mom got the Arctic ice drink. Both were really fresh and not overly sweet. Would definitely come here for the ambiance or to study! read more

PappaRoti - Iced Karak Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So....... Place: very cozy and beautiful with a good location just few meters from Georgia ave. Tea: Very good selection of teas. The way that is served is interesting and creative way. Price: Fare CAD 6.30 for 2 teas. Definitely I'll came back. read more

PappaRoti - Those teas.... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very Nice Place...with the best Brownies in Town Everything was good..wie come back.. read more

PappaRoti - Brownie and Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Paparoti buns are one of my favorite dessert. I usually have it with English tea in the afternoon.

I was expecting this place to be good based on the reviews. It was disappointing and I regret the long journey it took for me to get there. Everything just felt packaged and then opened and prepared on a wooden cutting board. The whip cream was from a can and way too airy, the Nutella was from a jar, the roti wasn't fresh at all. Boo read more

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Delicious karak milk tea pair with soft and light coffee bun are wonderful!! Highly recommended.

Tried their original bun with labneh(Mediterranean cream cheese) and jam which was delicious. The bun was so fresh, right from the oven. Always appreciate brewed tea which came with a timer to assess light/medium/strong. read more

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First time in Vancouver and this was right in downtown. Perfect location for tourists and walking distance to everything nearby. The workers are friendly and their wifi is pretty fast. Was watching Netflix while waiting for my sister was getting a haircut next door. The Brazilian guy worker has nice colored eyes and I even complimented him too haha. Got the vanilla and mocha iced blended and was a great mix of espresso and sweetness. Also got the works coffee bun and was a perfect dessert to follow up from our dinner. We actually went to this spot 4 times in a span of 3 days, yes it's that good! read more

PappaRoti - Vanilla blended iced espresso. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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PappaRoti was highly recommended to us by a friend. We were in the area so thought we should give it a try. It was amazing! As soon as we walked into the restaurant, a very nice gentleman met us and told us about the restaurant. He explained the coffee bun. Because it was our first time he recommended that we try it plain. My husband ordered one and I had a gluten free pecan tart. Both were amazing! I can't believe we waited so long to try this restaurant, we will definitely be back! read more

PappaRoti - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The bun with nutella dipping was delicious! The tea was served in a cute pot and came with a timer on the side. I absolutely enjoyed my time spent at the cafe. There is a small patio outside facing Robson street. The seating area at the back is great for studying and catching up with friends. Free wifi is a bonus! read more

PappaRoti - nutella bun and ginger thai tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The husband and I stumbled upon this place while we were in town. I first tried the Spanish Latte which was meh. However, the next day we stopped back in for a small breakfast "dessert" in the form of the Strawberry Fields Coffee Bun. It was light, fluffy, gently sweet, and gone very, very quickly. I don't think I've had anything quite like this before but it was perfect for those of us who have a sweet tooth for breakfast but don't want to overdo it on goopy syrups. I hope one of these will open locally so I have the chance to try something else from their menu. read more

This place is great! It's a little expensive, but the food and teas are really good. I get the rancho breakfast wrap (grilled) and the blossom tea. I got one of the buns with ice cream once, and it was good, but enormous. The chicken, cranberry, and brie sandwich looks mighty tasty, but I haven't tried it *yet*. The atmosphere is nice, and there's lots of space. My team at work sometimes comes here for a couple hours to get out of the hubbub of the office. read more

Came here on a Good Friday just before 3 just to wait at our table with the number 10 board for our order. Took near 15 minutes just to get coffee. Does it really take that long for coffee and there is no line up?! Got the works order which comes with a dessert bun and fruits but no coffee. Was not until my girlfriend went up to ask where's our coffee and found out they did not even start the coffee. What kind of business takes money for goods and not honour what customers paid for? She has the nerve to ask if we have the receipt. If she had given one when we did our debit transaction then maybe we would. Why we wait there for so long for coffee! Be careful and make sure you get everything you have paid for. They will bogus charge you without you knowing and not getting everything you have paid for. Watch the total cost carefully as they may up charge you. read more

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