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    Sanctuary Cafe

    4.4 (37 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Matcha pan and flat white
    Carolyn L.

    Flat white was decent. Matcha pan was ok. Service could be better. There was a 10% discount on drinks with Yelp check in. I asked the staff if it was still valid as it seemed like most places were clueless of any Yelp check in promo. A guy (I presumed is the owner) came over and said yes. When I said I would like a ..., he cut me off and told me to place the order with the staff, who was standing next to him. I think it could be handled better, and not in an abrupt manner. I was quite taken aback. I was also not given the till receipt so I had no idea if that discount was actually applied. I was there when dining in was restricted, so it was enter through one door and exit the other after ordering to wait. The food or drinks would be brought to the pick up table outside. There were patio seating. Parking is available on the street or at the side of building.

    Carl D.

    I've always liked independent coffee shops. It's often warm, cozy vs the standard, big corporate, one theme fits all kind of store. I love wood, earth, vintage! This place is nice with cozy tables and chairs. There's a couple of chairs comfortable for reading and a long wooden bench comfy to work in. Apparently this place is popular with cyclists. I can see why. Jersey decors adorn the place. There's plenty of parking on a lot or on the street. It's free! Staff is friendly and brought my order to my table. They don't accept cash so bring your credit or atm card. It's probably for safety these days. It has big windows so I can imagine it's nice and bright on regular, summer days. Right now it's cloudy and raining. I ordered the apple cheesecake pastry and my usual black coffee. It's soft when I used my fork to slice thru it which tells me it's not been sitting in the display counter for days. The sweetness goes well with the bitterness of coffee which creates that balance They have a good selection of pastries and muffins. They also make other coffee based drinks. Overall, I like the ambiance and looking forward to coming here often!

    Cinnamon bun, blueberry lemon scone, iced latte
    Kay F.

    Lovely cafe in the Steveston area in Richmond, especially if you are riding your bike! We came here for a pit stop and saw that the cafe was filled with riders doing the same thing. The inside is decorated with bikes and medals which was well suited for the cafe. The baked goods were not bad although I wish it was warmed up and nothing bad to say about the iced latte. Can't wait to come back during my next ride in Richmond!

    Indoor bike hangers
    Edward T.

    Lovely cafe at the south end of Richmond's no2 rd . They especially have a big welcome for cyclists . They have indoor hooks to hangup your bike and plenty of cycle lockup space outside too . Lots or customer parking in the back lot. They have few patio tables outside to enjoy when the weather is good . Coffee is all up to par

    Inviting cafe!
    Diane T.

    Sanctuary Cafe is indeed, a sanctuary. This coffee shop is tucked at the end of No. 2 Road in Steveston by London Landing. Inside, the shop is decorated with cycling jerseys, medals and other cool bike stuff that reflects the passion of the owner, Tim. You would walk inside and think: Heyyy, this is cool! (Even if you don't cycle!) This place has a wonderful vibe that many Vancouverites and, dare I say hipsters, look for: brick wall, wooden seats, cool artwork, nice beats, a cozy workplace, chill vibe, ethically sourced beans, artisan baked goods and okay, I can keep going. I must say, I was impressed from the moment I walked in. We had delicious coffee and a delicious vegan treat from Flour Girl Baking along with some iced coffees and lattes. But most of all, what we had was fabulous service. We felt truly welcomed, even though we walked in with less than an hour closing time. This is what I would call a neighbourhood gem, inside and out. I hope more people will visit Sanctuary Cafe. When not consuming coffee, I highly recommend taking a stroll on Dyke Road and soaking in some scenic views. Oh and by the way, a tip for you. I checked in on Yelp and got an offer which I hope to use next time I visit. Hope your visit here will be as great as mine. ‍

    Seating 5 metres from door

    Great coffee lovingly made and a beautiful locale but... why can I not enjoy my beverage in a ceramic cup while I sit outside literally 5 m from the door!!?? I offered to leave collateral to ensure the cup returns but "company policy" says I cannot drink my $6 cappuccino in a real cup outdoors. Ine can use cups inside, however. Huh?!

    Cappucino x2
    Chun F.

    Was pleasantly surprised that they had hot dog pan(bun) and Japanese beef curry pan(deep fried?) and they warmed it up- very tasty. I ordered a London fog, husband and friend had a cappuccino each

    Iced Latte and Lemon Blueberry Scone
    Jamie L.

    One of my favourite coffee shops in Richmond! The coffee is nice and strong without being too bitter, the pastries they have are delicious and I love the overall vibe in this place. They have social distancing precautions so I felt safe and comfortable when ordering and receiving my order

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    Pam C.

    This is a really cute hipster coffee shop just outside of Steveston village. I love that you can park your bike inside the shop. I got ginger tea and my friend got the citrus chamomile tea. I was starting to feel a sore throat coming so I needed some ginger tea to soothe my throat. It worked temporarily and it was quite calming. I think that this is the best location to open up a coffee shop where there are a lot of bikers in the area. My friend and I received a 10% discount with a Yelp check-in. I will visit this shop again.

    Bella C.

    Cute coffee shop near the dyke. Great indoor and outdoor seating and geared towards cyclists. They have bike racks, bike bumps and other items for cyclists to make a pit stop. Coffee is great and they have really good croissants and cinnamon buns. They do get a bit busy on the weekends, but you can always find a seat! Outdoor seating they provide blankets for you when it gets a bit chilly! Great place!!!

    a bicycle mounted on a wooden wall

    What a great find. Just came across this lovely cafe the other day. Good place to stop for a tea or coffee (I'm not a coffee drinker, but my friend said it was really good) and a bite to eat. You don't have to be a cyclist to enjoy the atmosphere created by the owner who is a cycle enthusiast. Glad to have found a new place to sit back and relax. Give it a try.

    Trisha T.

    This was our pitstop on our ride last week. I enjoyed a flat white and a peanut butter & jam filled croissant. The coffee was excellent and my morning treat was absolutely delicious. The barista/owner/cycling enthusiast was super friendly. Loved that we could bring our bikes and rack them inside the cafe. A great motivation to cycle.

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    Thank you JC! Looking forward to seeing you again.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing staff & great scones & muffins. A great place to meet for coffee. Very friendly. Outside seating & inside too.

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    2 years ago

    $5 for a tiny little cup of flat white. Pies don't look appetizing at all. Could be so much better.

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    Thanks for feedback Philip.

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    3 years ago

    Great ambiance for reading with quiet music and a comfortable seating area. Drinks and food were tasty and reasonably priced.

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    6 years ago

    Meh cup of coffee. Very average. You get better food and coffee in so many other places

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    Review Highlights - Sanctuary Cafe

    Sanctuary Cafe is truly just that, a cafe sanctuary for remote workers, cycling pals and people and locals for Richmond and Steveston.

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