Passed by this spot walking down Commercial Dr. after lunch. Came in as I was intrigued by their…read moresign saying they have the best cinnamon buns. The staff were friendly! Best part was that the dairy can be substituted for no charge, that was a huge bonus! The matcha latte was good and the cinnamon bun was delicious. I liked how the cinnamon bun was not overly sweet, it was the right amount of sweetness. It was nice and fluffy and it had a good chew. Definitely recommend this spot for a quick stop. They also had a lot of seating inside and outside too.

If you love soft, pillowy cinnamon buns, this is the place to go. We tried their seasonal Apple…read moreCinnamon Bun and it was delicious incredibly moist, fluffy, and not overly sweet despite the icing on top. The addition of real apples on top was a great touch. Note that these are strictly soft-style buns, so if you prefer a crispy/flaky exterior, it might not be your style. Otherwise, an absolute must-try!

A really bright, clean, welcoming space to get some work done or meet up with someone. My iced…read morelatte was refreshing and just right. I had no problem finding a place to plug in my phone, and found it very comfortable in general.

Baked goods kind of sad. My friend didn't finish her muffin but it looked a bit dry…read more Comfortable bench seating though. Nice that they offer water cups if you already had too much coffee for the day.

Busy spot but undoubtedly due to the wonderful selection of baked treats, gelato & coffee. Limited…read moreseating here, so be prepared to wait. Modern, contemporary design with plenty of warm woods. Tho its my first time here, my friend spent almost half her visits to Commercial Drive at this cafe. Initially we were just going for gelato, as there are some unique flavour offerings. I was SO happy to have chosen the honey-lavender. AND I could not leave without buying their gorgeous massive pecan caramel rolls! Took one home (gave the other to my friend) & was able to eat it across a few days. I was amazed how well it kept! Forgot to take a pic before I dove into it. Next time! (find me on Instagram via @aida.loves ) Will obviously be back...

My friend introduced me to Mundo. I've visited multiple…read moretimes for mainly to gos. Whoever Mundo's baker is, they really know how to bake. This croissant rival is fierce in Vancouver. I'd say Mundo's croissant type baked goods is a toss up in the top 3 at the moment. Mundo is on my list for whenever I need to cake up for future events. I had an individual sized chocolate cake and it did not skimp on the ingredients. They know how to make and store icing here. The cake was so moist that it wasn't sloppy. Very well done.

came here since i saw it was walking distance from my stay in vancouver, and it was great!! they…read morehave a gorgeous spread of bread and pastries, which you can see live when you're in the store. i got a kouign amann and a small iced americano. their kouign amann is so good, as someone who gets kouign amanns everywhere it's available LOL. it's crunchy and sweet with salt flakes on the crust, so you get some nice contrast throughout your bites. their iced americano (no milk/cream) was also very good. the shot was pulled perfectly, not sour or burnt tasting. they do have extremely limited seating though. maybe seats only 3 or 4 max, so it's more of a grab and go place. we ended up eating on the bench outside haha. would love to have a place like this nearby me where everything is baked fresh, in house!! service was also pretty friendly and patient as i was deciding what to order/asking questions about the drinks.

Just a 10 minute short walk from commercial and Broadway sky train station…read more I absolutely loved the baguette and croissant. The crust on the baguette was amazing and flavourful. The baguette was full of complex flavours and each bite showed it's true colours Their breads are definitely artisan made The croissant was also amazing with its flakey layers. It was buttery but not overwhelming. The bread pudding was also delicious but not my style. I wish it had a few more apple chunks to every bite, I think that would add some extra freshness to the taste. They also sell a lot of goods in the store like canned fish, jams, and chocolates!

Lovely Italian coffee shop that also serves sandwiches and gelato. It was my first time there but…read morefrom the interaction of the staff/owners with other customers, I can tell it's a popular establishment in the community with a lot of loyal customers. I tried the Frank's Special Sandwich which had cappicollo, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, eggplant (pickled), lettuce and tomato in it. The sandwich bread was soft but also toasted to a nice crisp. The filling was pretty generous. I also tried their mocha with whipped cream. It's heartwarming. Cafe Calabria's interior design is quirkily maximalist. There are a lot of white statues and their ceilings are painted. There's a fountain inside the cafe too. It's fun to spend an hour there sipping a coffee while enjoying the fun atmosphere.

I was brought here by my friend because they know I love Italy and its people…read more I had the soup of the day and a sea-salted caramel ice cream for dessert. My friend had coconut ice cream and an Italian-style sandwich. We both also ordered espresso. We were very pleased with the flavors of the dishes. The large portions were really worth the price. I'll definitely come back to try more dishes.

Did a quick stop at Prado cafe on Commercial. It was a very hot day and the cafe had no…read moreairconditioning so it was really hot inside. I got their ham & cheese croissant which was not bad but it was a bit too greasy, there was oil dripping through the paper bag. I got their iced matcha latte, the matcha flavour was a bit too strong.

Small cafe , cute vibe and friendly staff. Tried churro…read moredonut , muffin and Boston cream donut. Baking was really tasty and displayed cute in the case. Also iced matcha, iced "hot" chocolate , and strawberry mocha. Strawberry mocha was a 1/5 in my opinion did not finish drinking it. Matcha was decent , and iced chocolate was ok lots of ice. These sizes of cups were each around $6.50

Cozy, cute, CUDDly EAst VAN VIBEs Double Jay ,,... It's the…read moreepicentre of EAST VAN JJ personifies the bravado of feistiness. It's retro yet eclectic all rolled into just like its feature of a variety of Neate Donuts like the Banana cream centre , enough to make a monkey cry for joy ... It has inside seating with high top Chairs along the wall and patio seating ..the ceiling still Has the side boards horizontal giving it a post modern effect... if you need cool threads there is JJ logo to wear on your bod or head and mug n cups ... .... EAST VAN RULES at Double Also JJ knows how to do the Java ... coffee supremo

I had stopped by purchasing some baked goods here. So this review is not about coffee FYI…read more What a unique building at first. Vintage looks big size entrance door and a roaster machine in the centre of cafe. When I got there, it was not running but if so, I'm sure the coffee aroma would be amazing. I tried Turkey Chorizo Breakfast wrap. The turkey amount was not a lot but very satisfying and delicious. It had lasted almost 6 hours in my stomach. Also tried Jalapeño & Cheese Muffin. It was huge. It's not like so called muffin top. More like atomic bomb clouds, seriously. The surface was very crunchy and inside was moist. Jalapeños was strong bit. I felt other baked goods were also heavy and densed. I will be back again for sure.

Delicious carrot cake and huge slices here! Comfortable spot to meet a friend with open doors and…read morewindow and good air flow. Bathroom is also the cleaning closet and feels a little weird but it's usable.

Came for some coffee after having lunch on Commercial. There aren't too many coffee shops north of…read more1st Avenue. The staff are friendly, the coffee was good but the place is very dimly lit, it feels narrow inside and The reason for the lower star is because there is no washroom or at least none provided. They told us to go to Havana restaurant down the street to use that restaurant's washroom. Felt weird going to another place to ask to use the washroom. I never thought a coffee shop wouldn't have a washroom for their customers. Maybe there was an issue, if they had a washroom but I didn't see anywhere you could go, to go to a washroom. Their counter pretty much covers the whole back of the place.

Tasty matcha mochi croissant with rich custardy filling with chewy mochi on the inside. Loved the…read morecontrast with the cookie topping

Vancouver Croissant crawl…read more Apple Oolong Tea Mochi Croissant a Croissant Tart with a layer of our soft Japanese chewy mochi, tartness apple honey jam and creamy flan infused with roasted oolong tea.  There was so much filling! When I picked up , I was surprised the how much heavier compaired with other croissant . A nice surpise! Creamy flan had subtle oolong tea flavor and was very light. I really liked mochi inside. Very soft and chewy and paired with flan so well. And Croissant pastry dough was very crispy and buttery. I really liked the pastry dough. Size was very generous. Unique ingredient.

A cute neighbourhood coffee shop... I think the owner is Australian, which had me hoping for a…read moregreat flat white ($4.5/$5.5). Sadly, the pastries were both disappointing. The tiramisu croissant ($6) was somehow dry yet soggy at the same time, thanks to the filling inside. The cheddar and chive scone ($5) was bland despite its name, and missing the soft, moist inside and crisp, crumbly outside a good scone should have. On the plus side, the barista brought the coffee to our table, which was a nice touch. The place is always busy, with limited seating both inside and out, so you might need to wait to get a seat or do takeout.

Mah Milk Bar is a friendly and cozy neighbourhood coffee shop/mini grocery store located in the…read moreheart of East Vancouver. I was glad to visit on a Sunday morning while taking a walk with my boyfriend in his neighbourhood. When we arrived, it was quite busy. The coffee shop is small, but charming with limited seating available. The menu mainly contains basic coffee shop items as well as a variety of baked goods. We ordered an iced specialty coffee with ice cream and a small latte. I also chose the Tiramisu danish and we nibbled on it while waiting for our coffee. The danish was suggested by the cashier as one of the more popular items. She was completely right, because this baked treat was heavenly. The outside was like a croissant, flakey and buttery and paired with a delicious tiramisu custard on the inside. We also grabbed a scone for our walk home (which turned out to be delicious as well). The shop also sells local artisanal goods such as chocolate, sauces, and even loaves of bread. It's nice to gander around while waiting for your order. We enjoyed our coffee on the walk back home. The coffee is quite strong, which would be optimal for most coffee lovers. The flavour was deep and chocolate-y, but not bitter at all. I read on their site that they regularly rotate their bean selection. I would love to return to try more of their food items!