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Street parking located in downtown. Beautiful large clean space with many tables. Bathroom available with key for customers. Cortado was beautifully made and delicious. Will be back to try some holiday drinks and pastries.
Honestly, a great cafe. I grabbed a latte and a cookie and enjoyed a nice little break with a book here. The lattes are always consistent and taste delicious and smooth.
Great cafe in the center of town. I haven't gotten the chance to sit down yet but the to go coffee experience is always great here. They have made some changes with everything going on with the virus right now and they are doing a great job!! They will put the sugar for you instead of being able to do it yourself and the sanitize their hands incredibly frequently. Great job staff and management!! The coffee is really good and it doesn't taste too strong, which is how like my bigger lattes. Highly recommend if you want to do a coffee date in downtown or want to grab some good coffee to go before going to Gastown or other nearby attraction.
If you like an artsy coffee shop, this could be one. The place is pretty spacious with nice inferior design, big window glasses, chandelier and big wooden table making it look like you are sitting in your living room. The mint color from their cup and plates together with their music making it so comfortable to stay here for hours working. One thing with big glass window coffee shop is that in the summer, you can get glare on your laptop but Prado has some big trees around it, prevent direct sunlight. They recently have turmeric lemonade which is really fresh for summer with nice yellow color. Only one thing I would prefer is having more outlets for people with laptop working here.
Pros: - stamp cards for coffee - 49th parallel roasters beans - cheap brunch w regularly changing menu - sparkling water on tap for café patrons Cons: - limited seats at times (ask ppl to share. They always do)
Great coffee spot! Decor is cozy and comfortable. Service was great and if you have your coffee to stay it comes in a cute turquoise mug. Great to enjoy some conversation and some great coffee. They also have some amazing treats like carrot cake, cookies, donuts and bars. Highly recommend!
Super cute little coffee shop on a corner in a not so cute area. Once we got past the homeless person blocking the door, we were served great coffee and even greater baked treats. Staff was super nice and friendly. This is a great place. Lotsa natural lighting. Wifi. Baked items. And great coffee.
So ... just a fair warning to anyone coming here. Though this spot is so beautiful and wonderfully done. It sits on the very edge of where the East Hasting is often warned to tourist and where it starts going to a look like most west end Vancouver. My experience probably would have been much better if I wasn't for some of the concerns smothering the positives. The space is quite nice... it feels like a Scandinavian minimalist did up a cozy cottage. Lots of woods but painted black or white. Lots of white tiles, angles, and edges. It's crisp but there's an underlying comfort in it. There are lots of tables of all types so you can sit and work. Service here was quick and efficient as they seem to work the morning crowd pretty quickly. The concern is not the coffee... it's the location. For starters, parking is not easy and though it's at the edge of East Hasting, it doesn't always feel like it. For someone who lives and breathes Vancouver, this probably is normal. But for visitors, it's a stark contrast to other cities. I saw a needle on the sidewalk in addition to literal crap smeared across the sideswalks. In addition to that, the people walking about are not ... well. They didnt appear to be too aggressive but some didnt seem to appreciate our presence or anyone who was not in the same situation as them. They were inside the cafe as well and they're deserving to be there as a paying customer. But it was clear some homeless girls were hiding out in there because they didnt feel comfortable outside. It's just not a feel good story. Prado handled this as best they could ... it's just sad. Flat White - For starters, they use the popular Parallel 49 and I felt they actually did a better job than Parallel 49 on using the same beans. I still unfortunately found this quite acidic bordering towards astringent tart. I'm not sure what it is but after drinking several other places using Parallel 49 and other micro roasters in Vancouver... these beans are not my preference. 3.5/5 Overall, I want to say it's a chill and pretty place but the atmosphere was far from it. It wasn't comfortable and it wasn't the coffee shop fault exactly. Looking at other reviews, it seems my experience seems to be anomaly perhaps.
I like this place! Solid coffee, lots of places to sit, simple written menu. Haven't tried their food but I always get their Americano and I like it! It can get really busy sometimes to find a table so that's the downside but it's an interesting place to people watch.
Plenty of space, solid wi-fi, but most importantly great coffee and great food at great prices! I must say I'm impressed, given the skyrocketing cost of eating out in Gastown, especially if you decide to pick a popular and a little hipster spot. But not Prado! I had lunch with two big slices of sourdough topped with cheese, arugula and prosciutto and a pot of tea for less than $10!! Prado is a must, at any time of the day, and I'm so happy they introduced breakfast, brunch and lunch options! Way to go!
Went at 8am and it wasn't busy at all. It's a clean, quiet cafe with lots of seating. The chocolate croissant I had was decent - not amazing but definitely above average. For the size, it's a little expensive. I had a bite of my friend's pizza bread and it's exactly what you'd expect. read more
Street parking located in downtown. Beautiful large clean space with many tables. Bathroom available with key for customers. Cortado was beautifully made and delicious. Will be back to try some holiday drinks and pastries. read more
2 years ago
Great cafe in the center of town. I haven't gotten the chance to sit down yet but the to go coffee experience is always great here. They have made some changes with everything going on with the virus right now and they are doing a great job!! They will put the sugar for you instead of being able to do it yourself and the sanitize their hands incredibly frequently. Great job staff and management!! The coffee is really good and it doesn't taste too strong, which is how like my bigger lattes. Highly recommend if you want to do a coffee date in downtown or want to grab some good coffee to go before going to Gastown or other nearby attraction. read more
4 years ago
If you like an artsy coffee shop, this could be one. The place is pretty spacious with nice inferior design, big window glasses, chandelier and big wooden table making it look like you are sitting in your living room. The mint color from their cup and plates together with their music making it so comfortable to stay here for hours working. One thing with big glass window coffee shop is that in the summer, you can get glare on your laptop but Prado has some big trees around it, prevent direct sunlight. They recently have turmeric lemonade which is really fresh for summer with nice yellow color. Only one thing I would prefer is having more outlets for people with laptop working here. read more
5 years ago
Great coffee spot! Decor is cozy and comfortable. Service was great and if you have your coffee to stay it comes in a cute turquoise mug. Great to enjoy some conversation and some great coffee. They also have some amazing treats like carrot cake, cookies, donuts and bars. Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
Super cute little coffee shop on a corner in a not so cute area. Once we got past the homeless person blocking the door, we were served great coffee and even greater baked treats. Staff was super nice and friendly. This is a great place. Lotsa natural lighting. Wifi. Baked items. And great coffee. read more
So ... just a fair warning to anyone coming here. Though this spot is so beautiful and wonderfully done. It sits on the very edge of where the East Hasting is often warned to tourist and where it starts going to a look like most west end Vancouver. My experience probably would have been much better if I wasn't for some of the concerns smothering the positives. The space is quite nice... it feels like a Scandinavian minimalist did up a cozy cottage. Lots of woods but painted black or white. Lots of white tiles, angles, and edges. It's crisp but there's an underlying comfort in it. There are lots of tables of all types so you can sit and work. Service here was quick and efficient as they seem to work the morning crowd pretty quickly. The concern is not the coffee... it's the location. For starters, parking is not easy and though it's at the edge of East Hasting, it doesn't always feel like it. For someone who lives and breathes Vancouver, this probably is normal. But for visitors, it's a stark contrast to other cities. I saw a needle on the sidewalk in addition to literal crap smeared across the sideswalks. In addition to that, the people walking about are not ... well. They didnt appear to be too aggressive but some didnt seem to appreciate our presence or anyone who was not in the same situation as them. They were inside the cafe as well and they're deserving to be there as a paying customer. But it was clear some homeless girls were hiding out in there because they didnt feel comfortable outside. It's just not a feel good story. Prado handled this as best they could ... it's just sad. Flat White - For starters, they use the popular Parallel 49 and I felt they actually did a better job than Parallel 49 on using the same beans. I still unfortunately found this quite acidic bordering towards astringent tart. I'm not sure what it is but after drinking several other places using Parallel 49 and other micro roasters in Vancouver... these beans are not my preference. 3.5/5 Overall, I want to say it's a chill and pretty place but the atmosphere was far from it. It wasn't comfortable and it wasn't the coffee shop fault exactly. Looking at other reviews, it seems my experience seems to be anomaly perhaps. read more
I like this place! Solid coffee, lots of places to sit, simple written menu. Haven't tried their food but I always get their Americano and I like it! It can get really busy sometimes to find a table so that's the downside but it's an interesting place to people watch. read more
8 years ago
Plenty of space, solid wi-fi, but most importantly great coffee and great food at great prices! I must say I'm impressed, given the skyrocketing cost of eating out in Gastown, especially if you decide to pick a popular and a little hipster spot. But not Prado! I had lunch with two big slices of sourdough topped with cheese, arugula and prosciutto and a pot of tea for less than $10!! Prado is a must, at any time of the day, and I'm so happy they introduced breakfast, brunch and lunch options! Way to go! read more
7 years ago
This is a super cute cafe in the center of a chic part of town! It's walking distance from Canada's Place which makes it even better. This is a real definition of a coffee cafe. Real coffee, and the cutest vibe. I would recommend to anyone! read more
9 years ago
The foggy windows on a cold rainy day are the perfect barrier between you and the dreadful raincouver weather. Really enjoyed the coffee and pastries. Very nice staff. It seems like quite a small and busy cafe though, so they were pretty full when I went. read more
9 years ago
Cafes with cool interiors + delicious coffee are my jam! While there are plenty of cafes in Vancouver, Prado is one of my faves. Tip to all you cold brew lovers: they serve their cold brew via tap... so cool! They also serve their drinks in cute Tiffany blue mugs, which makes for great insta-worthy shots. All of that aside, their coffee is just downright delicious. I drink mine black, so they don't need to throw anything fancy in there and it's still tasty. Other pros: they have free wifi, yummy food and fun staff. I'd recommend any of their breakfast sandwiches and their granola w/ yogurt. But word on the street is all their food is worth trying. Being on the edge of East Van, you do get some interesting people who come in but it makes for great people watching. Definitely a good spot to spend a few hours doing some work, meet a friend or just grab a coffee to go. read more
Great coffee and tea selection with fresh baked goods. Perfect place to take a break or reply to some emails. On both occasions I opted for the ginger tea which comes steeped in a pot. The cheddar scone is a recommended savory treat or I'd suggest the peanut butter and chocolate sandwich cookie- its not huge so you won't feel guilty! Its a great space to get some work done with stable wifi and a restroom which is highly protected by a combination lock and then key. A bit of process to use but at least it helps keep the restroom safe and clean. read more
9 years ago
Free wifi and parallel 49 coffee! They have lots of pastry options (vegan ones too), which are perfect to nom on while studying. I got the vegan apricot cookie (it was so big and just delicious - although I found it a bit odd that the cookie still tasted like it had hints of butter even though it's vegan?! What!!) and the hot chocolate. Hot chocolate wasn't too sweet and was just perfect for a cold winter day. The study space is great as there are lots of tables with outlets! The ambience is busy - but not too busy to the extent where you can't find a place to sit. Super cute atmosphere located in the heart of downtown makes it a perfect place to study or just sit down for a cup of coffee/tea. I'd recommend it to anyone and I would definitely come back! read more
11 years ago
I first met Sammy Piccolo (the owner) in June 2009 in Minneapolis Minnesota, at Coffee Fest. We remained in touch and I followed some of his exploits on Twitter, but finally the day came (6 years after meeting) when I was finally in Canada to see his shop! The shop is great, fabulous even. Both times the baristas efficiently produced a stellar drink. Prices seem reasonable to me. Clean space with eclectic touches. Very glad I was able to visit. read more
I like the ambiance and interior design of this place. It is located at a corner, with two sides having wide glasses for passers-by to take a good look of the wooden white interiors. Flat white here is decent, albeit I would much prefer a stronger glass. There is a cookie with no name that looks so tantalising. Please try it. Bathroom is a pain here, as you have to request for a key and go through a passage to arrive at the bathroom. Nonetheless, I find this a great meet-up place and I have set up meetings here a few times. read more
I was here after a few days that it was open for. I work around the neighborhood so it's easy for me to come by through there is a lot of coffee shops around here that are kinda the same. This coffee shop serves 49th parallel coffee beans which is something I like because it's nice and smooth for my liking. Though I have to say 2 blocks down there is another coffee shop that serves the same beans. I walked in during the middle of the day and there were a lot of people in there. Not sure if it's because it's fairly new and everyone is here to try it out. I love how their layout of the place. Their big glass windows make the place look bigger and there is not place to hide in there. Which is good considering it's really close to downtown east side. You don't want homeless people trying to sleep in there. I ordered a vanilla latte and a chocolate cake (a little too dense for me and nothing really special about it. it's got some sprinkles on top if you ask me). Their vanilla syrup is in a squeezy bottle instead of a bottle that you can pump out. So, i feel like they are eyeballing every time they put in the vanilla. But it's all good. Mine tasted fine and I usually do extra sweet anyways. Overall, nothing really special about this place. Came here only because it's new and that they served 49th parallel coffee. Asides from that I would have gone to another coffee shop. I'm not even sure if they even make their bake goods in house cause their back looks pretty small. read more
Cute coffee shop across from the Woodwards building. Really bright and airy, they've made nice use of the historic space. Definitely not as hipster-ish as the Commercial drive location. Staff are always nice and friendly. They serve 49th Parallel, so the coffee is great. They've also got lots of yummy baked goods! read more
9 years ago
Prado cafe is a fabulous space to get some serious work done and offers delicious hot and cold drinks as well as baked goods to keep you powering through your work sessions. There is lots of seating, and wifi, but no outlets. I like the fact that the goodies are all house made fresh! read more
Prado Cafe has expanded their operations from the original Commercial Drive shop to a brand new, second location inside the new Argyll Building in Gastown. The new cafe serves the same, well-known 49th Parallel coffee beans in those trademark blue cups. As for the coffee, their cafe mocha had a nice, not too sweet coffee and chocolate balance, while the macchiato was well-brewed, strong, and crisp. The interior lets in so much natural light with floor to ceiling windows all around its corner locale. Paired with their coffee is a fresh menu and selection of comforting sandwiches. My highlight was the delicious grilled cheese (on sourdough bread with medium-aged cheddar, fresh mozzarella, asiago, and Romano cheese) in all its cheesy glory. The prosciutto sandwich (also on sourdough with manchego cheese, tomato, caramelized onion jam, and arugula) was quite tasty and comforting. The Lana (on cranberry bread wit brie, honey caraway butter, pear, and arugula) was another tasty effort but a little too much for my tastes. Prado's new location is already bustling and full of coffee seekers with its warm, inviting atmosphere. It's already a hot spot for cafe goers. read more
A solid 4. They serve coffee and espresso based drinks using 49th Parallel beans. Their beans are a bit dark for my liking. I prefer lighter roasts such as the ones served at Matchstick, Luke's General Store, or Revolver. The space is clean and open with a bit of a hipster vibe. Staff/baristas were friendly and skilled (excellent latte pour). read more
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