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Prototype Coffee

4.8 (40 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Sonia C.

Came for lunch on a weekday. Got the red pesto chicken sandwich and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was juicy and nicely grilled. The red pesto, tomatoes and arugula worked so well together. Would eat this again, and wanting to come back to try their other menu items and of course, their coffee!

Hanson K.

Just great. Favorite coffee in Vancouver. Pretty much everything is great -- I usually get an iced Americano as my standard at any new cafe (like how one would judge a patisserie on its plain croissant or a pizzeria on its margherita), and it was so delicious I had to order the seasonal honey orange latte as well as a cold brew to go. Both were immaculate. The waffles are a nice touch! Nothing too crazy, and perhaps a bit stale, but I prefer a real cafe focus on it coffee.

Michelle S.

My favourite coffee shop in town, unfortunately it is somewhat hard to reach via transit. They have amazing pour over selection, really enjoyed the geisha I tried. They also sell a variety of different waffles. We got the lemon bergamot one, which was a pretty unique combo. Could be a bit crispier and we felt like the lemon could be stronger, but overall it was nice.

Lemon bergamot waffle, pour over, bottled oat milk flat white - IG @bougiefoodieboi
Kyle W.

This place is somewhat unassuming with a minimalistic exterior, but once you walk in, it is a very aesthetic with a sleek design. There is offering of waffles for food and bottled coffee, lattes, and an extensive pour-over menu. This place is most known for their pour-overs, which we got one of them (Kenya Rungeto Kii - dried pineapple, bergamot, grapefruit, black tea) along with a bottled oat milk flat white and lemon bergamot waffle. The coffee and food here is pretty solid. The pour-over has a fruity note as the description suggests and is served at the right temperature. The oat milk flat white is fairly flavorful, though harder to decipher the specific coffee bean flavor profile because the oat milk dominates the flavor. The waffle is more cake-like texture as FYI, but I still enjoyed it, despite it being on the sweeter side.

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Leah R.

Coffee was AMAZING. Did not try their waffles but they make them fresh and they looked and smelled so good. The service was fast.

Lizz M.

I had no idea Vancouver was big on waffles but I'm here for it! We got to see them make their waffles and dip them in different flavors. I had the orange cardamom and it was phenomenal! I have also never seen a coffee shop that tracks their beans. I'm amazed at this place and they do flights! Didn't realize that until after the fact but I would love more places to be like this one. You can choose your own beans for your coffee too, which can be hit or miss but it's pretty neat!

Cinnamon sugar waffle
Shania G.

Went to prototype coffee on Monday morning! The only reason why I would give the coffee shop 4 stars is for the lack of seating! Other than that. The aesthetic is amazing (all black with some wood and moss green). Unfortunately when I went, there weren't many flavors of waffles left but they were making new batches right there (i was just too impatient to wait!) We ordered a Brazil Esperanca Peaberry / Chocolate, Hazelnut, Caramel Originally came to the coffee shop because someone on tiktok had recommended it and hyped up the waffles!

Colombia latte
Kit Yee Y.

I have come here many times when my husband and I crave for good coffee. Their coffee or coffee beverages never disappoints us. We ordered a Colombia latte and new Yemen pour over. So good! The Yemen pour over has so much complexities in it. So hard to explain. The latte is a bit fruity. Overall their coffee is very good. This coffee shop is the no. 1 go to on our list.

two people working in a coffee shop
Stella W.

The best pourover I have ever had! I can literally taste the tasting notes listed from the pourover! First time ever! I bought the same beans and tried to replicate the pourover at home. Not the same! I simply don't have the skills. LOL =/

a shelf of coffee bags and coffee beans
Shirley L.

Never done a flight of coffee until today. It was a lot fun. Most coffee shops don't offer 20 different beans on the same day so Prototype offers an unique experience.

Kimberly P.

In my never ending quest to find coffee perfection I was finally able to make it to Prototype. It's not the greatest location but for good coffee I will travel! Yes, the coffee was as close to perfection as one can get. I had a latte (they don't do cappuccinos ) and I had a few slurps of coffee from my husband's coffee flight. They are very knowledgeable about their coffee and can answer all of your questions. They'll even roast some beans for you! The space is tiny but nice! It's not as hard to find as others have claimed. Will definitely return!

Iced latte (Guatemala beans) with whole milk
Andrea K.

Friendly and fast service, waited for 3 minutes for my iced latte and it was delicious!

Guatemala Pour Over
Terisa D.

A gorgeous and aesthetic experimental coffee shop in Strathcona specializing in a large variety of coffee beans from around the world. When Im in the mood for a quick coffee tasting, I head to prototype. I know for a fact that no matter what I order here, I'll always be left with a full bodied and delicious cup of joe that will fuel me for the rest of the day. They specialize in a variety of pourovers and espresso beverages as well. They also serve unique dipped waffles to pair with any cup of coffee ordered. I always enjoy the calm ambiance of Prototype, whether it's to read, work or just ponder.

Cool pour over set up!

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