Very elegant cafe. Bright with lots of seats. I don't…read moreusually like bright lights but their pin lights were on the dimmer side which I loved. Everything looked delicious and we weren't sure what to get so we got a lemon meringue croissant to share and it was delicious! It was quite large and I'm glad I didn't get a whole one for myself. Both their matcha latte and cappuccino were yum! Service was good; the lovely guy at the front counter helped us figure out what to order; that was appreciated. The place was buzzing with chatter and happiness. So cool!

Fior di latte cafe is my favorite cafe. I have known their products since owner started selling…read moretheir baking goods at farmers market. I am a big fan of their products since. I have been this cafe for many times, and recently dropped by to get some baking goods. What I got - Hazelnut supreme croissant and cheesy bite(cheese pull apart). Hazelnut supreme's hazelnut cream was sweet, so good. Dough could have been a bit more crispy outside. Some parts of croissant was a bit soggy. Cheese bite(pull apart) was the best pull apart I have ever had. Size was large, decent price and cheese flavor was strong. Dough was crispy outside and inside was so soft and buttery. So delicious! Highly recommend this item! Overall, I always love this cafe. I will visit here to get new item next time.

Mercedes-Benz (or are they referring to the drug? I kid) themed coffee shop in Burnaby Heights,…read moreacross the street from Safeway. Parking is available on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The interior is pretty neat. They have seats made out of parts of cars, and even the front counter is half of an old school SL. Lots of classic car parts on the walls. Staff are friendly and chatty. No problems there. The coffee selection is pretty decent. They also have cold (sweet) drinks. I had the V12 latte. They put a neat little teddy bear in the foam. Would've been cooler if they put a MB logo instead, but all good. The only complaint is that the car themed couches and regular couches are at different heights. So my friend and I were looking up and down at each other. Wouldn't mind coming back to enjoy the car themed ambience and maybe try a pastry.

A hot & new spot in Burnaby - it's a Mercedes themed cafe. Their ambiance is pretty good! We also…read moregot their mocha and matcha mango (would recommned) for drinks. We also tried their blueberry danish which was pretty good. Their butter croissant wasn't as flaky, but it wasn't bad. They have car shows in the parking lot behind their cafe which is pretty cool!

Low key coffee place near the middle of Burnaby Heights. So low key I didn't notice them for years…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The interior is a bit of old meets new. Old style armchairs and chairs, but new style tables. Staff were friendly. No complaints. Coffee was pretty decent. I also tried their chocolate bun. Looked like a long thin swirly pile of, um, poop. It was tasty though. I liked that it wasn't ridiculously sweet. Went well with the coffee. The place is nice and quiet, and is great for chatting. I'd come back at some point.

Incredibly comfortable and sweet place with spectacular pastries, cakes, sandwiches and drinks…read more The young person who took our order was so sweet and helpful. We shared an open faced caprese sandwich that was delicious! I had the fruit blend iced tea off of their summer menu and my companion had a latte. We were both delighted. Planning to come here again during this short trip to British Columbia.

By the way, I'm not a tea lover at all, but If I ever became one, it's because of Rumi Rose…read moreGarden's tea! They have more than 35 different tea flavors and they don't make a show out of that :D Okay! the place looks so creepy for the outside, but nice and super clean from the inside! Their chairs are not that comfy but it's okey, The tea house, in addition to teas, offers wide rang of hot beverages (latte etc), pastries (cheesecake etc) and middle Eastern appetisers (eg. Humus). Of course their main thing is TEA! I had four different types and I was always blown away by it's magical flavor! to the extend that it made me hate other teas! it ruined me :S The Joint also have a ME grocery corner, the good side is that the place doesn't smell like other regular ME grocery shops :D very neat I have to say! They also have Sufi bookstore upstairs and they offer *free* SUFI meditation session every Wednesday @7.30 for 30 min. I tried the sessions twice, a small group of 7-10 from diverse ethnic backgrounds with nice music that they call "TASABEEH" and then you can have some tea before you leave. Really liked the place! check it out, esp the top floor. I gave it 4, though I thought it's more of 4.5 but I think the seating area could be improved to earn the full mark! Keep it up guys! p.s check Rumi's books upstairs, they're different !

Need more time to explore here but the first thing I noticed when I walked in the door was the…read moreSMELL! I loved it!! I don't know how to describe it other than, flavourful and exotic. A very peaceful place, I brought my lap top and got so much work done because I was just at ease. Nice staff, very quiet, great smell, great music...will definitely be back!

My daughter selected this coffee bar so we could sit together and a couple of beverages…read more The menu variety was appealing to us. A maple latte and a strawberry match latte sounded good. The service was quick and we snagged the last open table. The interior was eclectic and the outdoor style chairs that were used for inside seating were a bit uncomfortable but it all contributed to this intimate, non chain, independent cafe. The strawberry matcha latte was a standout! The real strawberry pieces mixed within were delightful. The maple latte was just average. Nothing at all exciting to report. For some reason it lacked luster. Unfortunately it was enough to cot them a star.

Good ambiance, perfect for studying or working. This cafe has lots of plugs nearby, which is really…read morenice. The coffee here is good and the prices are average. We got an early grey Basque cheesecake and I'm not sure it was that good. I didn't get strong earl grey flavours.

I have been here once or twice in the past. They offer a Hojicha slushy drink here. I love the…read moreHojicha slushy. Don't know of any other places where I can get this kind of slushy drink. There may be other places around town that offer it, but so far...this is the only one that I know of. It's already premixed. No adjusting the sweetness level. At least, I don't think so as the person working at the counter did not mention anything about sweetness level. I am happy with the sweetness level it comes at anyways, and love the boldness of the Hojicha flavor. The ice part of the slushy seemed slightly more grainy this time than I remember it being in the past but otherwise I was still very happy with the drink. They have a Happy hour 3-6pm Monday to Friday where all slushies are 20% off, and I happened to be there during the Happy hour so I got my Hojicha slushy for 20% off! Service: Good Parking: Plentiful and free (scan QR code and register for 3 hours free parking)

I got a roasted green milky tea. It seemed to be ready made and poured straight from a container. A…read morebit too watery for my preference. The coffee is decent, though, so maybe I'll get that instead next time! Located in the food court so it is quite busy, especially around lunch time. Lots of parking spaces available at the mall. Service is friendly.

(4.5/5) I am glad to have been introduced to this…read moreneighbourhood gem as it will now be a go-to when I'm in the area. Gray Olive Cafeteria is a bright and simple brunch spot that serves a variety of classic, but well-executed brunch dishes and drinks. The popularity of the place showed as we waited almost an hour for a table today (granted it was a stat), with people continuing to flow in while we were dining. My boyfriend explained that they were originally a small diner, but later upgraded to more spacious seating. The waitress (who was also hostessing) was kind and apologetic for the wait. After we sat down and ordered, the food arrived very quickly. The chicken and waffles immediately caught our eye as it seemed almost one person at every table had ordered it. For $1.75, you can also opt to have your chicken made spicy, and it was very worth it! I also really liked the waffles, despite usually preferring chewier waffles. These waffles had a crispier bite, but were fragrant and delicious regardless. The crab cake benny was also a delicious umami bomb with great textures and flavours. Keep in mind, there probably isn't a lot of actual crab (mostly imitation from what I saw and tasted), but it still tasted good. One standout was the hashbrown potatoes. They were perfectly seasoned and so crispy! I also appreciated that everything wasn't too salty and perfectly seasoned for my asian taste buds. I will definitely return, but on the basis of coming for a reservation only!

Brunch place at the top of Burnaby Heights. Heard a lot about it but took a while to try as they…read morehave really short business hours (breakfast/lunch only). Parking is available on the side streets. The dining area is divided into 2 distinct sections. Looks like they took over the adjacent business space and knocked out a doorway. Staff are friendly and cheerful. No complaints. I wasn't sure what to try, so I had the kitchen sink. Might as well try a mix of everything. As per the menu, it was 2 eggs, sautéed red onions, red peppers, kale, green onions, sausage, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns. Reminded me of eating an omelette that fell apart. Decent quality, but honestly nothing really stuck out, especially for the price. This place isn't cheap. Maybe I'll try another dish at some point.

I came here with a few friends after a 12hr night shift hungry, and looking for some breakfast. The…read moreminute we walked in the door, we were greeted warmly by staff behind the counter. The space was calm but welcoming and not too busy despite being around 730am. I decided to order the ham and egg croissant sandwich along with a hot chocolate. Given we all ordered at once, the staff asked us to grab a seat and they would call us when our orders were ready. To our surprise, the staff actually brought over our orders when they were ready, insisting that we wait at our table rather than coming up to the counter to collect our orders ourselves. This was above and beyond what they needed to do, and they were incredibly friendly. As for the food, the ham and egg croissant was the perfect mix of crispy exterior, soft interior and a wonderful blend of flavour. The eggs were fluffy and light and the ham was flavourful, but not overly salty. The hot chocolate was delicious and was the perfect way to end my day. I will definitely be back again soon to try more of their menu offerings!

Their coffee is great. Artigiano also has a nice environment. A nice cozy feel to it…read more Their service is great. I've gone on multiple occasions to buy coffee beans from them and when I've bought 2 bags at once, they've given me a free drink (latte) which was so sweet! Their prices are reasonable for coffee. Kind of par for the course. Around $5 for a latte

The love you feel here and the quality of coffee is priceless ‍ I come here often and I always…read moreleave with a smile. Thank you

Coffee shop across the street from Kootenay Loop…read more Parking is available on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The place is pretty cozy, and has a nice relaxing feel thanks to the living room shelves and plants. There is a large table, some bar seating, and scouple of small tables. Staff are friendly. Looks like a mom (no pop) place. Coffee here seemed a bit watered down. Not a dealbreaker, but worth mentioning. They also sell some basic sandwiches and drinks. Not sure how fresh the stuff is. Lastly, the place has really short business hours. Best to pop by on a weekend.