The shop owner is very sweet and accommodating to her patrons needs. It's a cute little book shop…read morewith baked goodies and delicious drinks. I tried the apple spiced latte which was a bit sweet for my liking but was adjusted perfectly to my needs and I was even informed that they'll be tweaking the balance around permanently! The savoury scone with butter is a must try, make sure to check out their slew of books. Novel books and cafe feels like a homey library with a cozy cafe vibe. A true deep cove treasure

I didn't want to wait in line to grab a coffee from Honeys, so I decided to check out this…read morebookstore/cafe as there was no lineup. The shop is very cozy with comfy benches inside and chairs and tables outside. The barista was friendly and the latte was pretty good. They also serve homemade pastries. It looks like they have a nice selection of children's books and books by local writers.

Torch Song Cafe is a charming cafe! The moment I stepped in, I appreciated their vintage vibes, and…read morethe lovely records on the shelves. I believe they sell the records as well. The hosts provided good service and it was nice seeing the baker as well. The barista is definitely talented. Loved the art latte. Great music selection, and it added to the ambiance. The London fog and flat white were both delicious. Excellent coffee! The highlight of this trip was the walnut and maple scone - it was simply delectable and not dry at all! The presence of all of those books added a lovely feeling, making this whole experience even more enjoyable and fun. I had a wonderful time here and can't wait to come back again! They need to add a couple more seats but I understand that they're trying to maximize the space. Regardless, I shall return. Highly recommend!

The staff is welcoming, friendly and great with recommendations. For the food itself, the lychee…read moredrink was super sweet and the strawberry ice cream was icy and gritty. Happy for my kids to have the experience but wouldn't necessarily come back for these items. We have one opening here and Chicago. I will need to compare after visiting when it opens.

Let's start this off by saying I've been to the Hello Kitty Cafe food truck pop-up in Boston and…read morethe food truck location in Las Vegas, but this was my first time visiting a full store location! I felt like a little kid again, I was so excited. I absolutely loved the design and decor of this location. The staff was incredibly friendly, and of course I had to show them my Hello Kitty tattoos! We got a latte to split, and even the cup was adorable. I also picked up a coin purse to remember this cute spot. This is an absolute must-do for any true Hello Kitty fan. There's also a decent amount of seating, which was nice to see.

Saw this place on tiktok and had to give it a try. My bestie and I were visiting from America…read more The food and atmosphere was so amazing. The girl working behind the counter was so sweet and recommended some stuff off the menu. We loved everything we had. Even talked to some locals inside and they were so friendly and gave us some more recommendations in the area.

This place closed down for awhile and then reopened. This was our first visit back since they…read morereopened. Gotta be honest, it's not as good as it used to be. The menu has shrunk considerably and their business days/hours are also a lot less than what it was previously. The drinks were not as tasty as they used to be. My Blue Rose drink was the best of the bunch and I would say even that was just OK. I enjoyed the Lychee jelly in my drink. That was probably the best part of the drink. The liquid part was kinda "meh" for me. I think the best thing we ordered was the matcha soft serve ice cream. On the flip side, there was a guy playing piano there and they were taking requests. I suggested Demon Slayer and the guy played the famous "Gurenge" song by Lisa from season one of Demon Slayer. That was kinda cool. He was a very good pianist. Great way to liven the atmosphere. Also, there was a guy who came around and gave us all tiny paper cranes. It's nothing much, but still always nice to be gifted with anything at all. Business must be hard for them. It would sure be nice to see them return to how they used to be, with a bigger menu, tastier drinks and more days/hours again. We love this place for the manga/ anime vibes that it exudes, and love the Matcha soft serve ice cream they sell here. Really wanna give this place a higher rating but the drinks were really not up to par this time, and as much as we love the Matcha ice cream, it is not by itself enough to warrant giving out a higher rating. If they could just improve the quality of their drinks again...then even if they menu remains limited, at least if everything they serve is of good quality...that would be enough to merit a higher rating.

I'm overjoyed to learn that there is a Caffe Artigiano in the Greater Victoria area! After our…read moregrocery haul, we decided to go and check it out! Caffe Artigiano has been a favourite of mine since my visits to Vancouver, and the coffee/tea and specialty beverages are all delicious. This location has an enormous open and airy vibe to it. It is located inside of Westshore Town Centre. They also have an outside patio where you can sit and relax with an iced latte or an iced London fog to cool off! I like the place and the pieces of art on the wall. They also sell merchandise and coffee beans to go. The service is fantastic! The baristas were quite warm and helpful, and they also provided excellent recommendations. I appreciate their explaining some of their new menu items. I had the iced London fog, and it was exactly as good as I remembered! It was cool and refreshing, just what I needed on a hot summer day! I love Caffe Artigiano, and would recommend their Langford location. We'll be back!

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!

Walking into this cafe reminded me of hipster vibes. A coffee shop combined with a bit of a grocery…read moreshop - the people behind the counter were some of the friendliest people I've ver met. I got a latte and the coffee was on point. There is a decent amount of seating inside and it wasn't too busy even on the weekend which is nice for catching up with friends or wnating to spend some time to get some work done.

Kitsilano is a better place now that TV Dinner has settled in to the neighbourhood. Quick grab & go…read morefuel for the work day and a comfortable place to enjoy a slow day-off sipping some of the best espresso pulled by the Coffee Boss himself, Brenden. From Breakfast sandwiches, healthy lunch options and cook at home dinner solutions with a variety of sweet treats to kick all of your cravings their fridges and freezers have such an interesting rotation it keeps you coming back! One of the best coffee shop vibes in Vancouver.

Solid iced mocha (less sweet) every time I stop by. Though I prefer non syrup based mochas, Their…read moreThere does a good job of balancing a bold coffee, with chocolate and oat milk. There is often a short wait for tables otherwise it's a quick in and out if you're grabbing to-go.

Back in Vancouver, and of course the gloomy weather calls for brunch. I'd been here before for…read morecoffee and a donut, but I got curious to try their brunch as well. This place is especially known for their mochi donuts, which have a really interesting texture, very chewy with a bit of crispiness on the outside. I'm generally not a huge donut fan, and this version is still a little greasy, but the texture is definitely unique and worth trying at least once. We were surprisingly the first customers of the day, which was great since the line is usually pretty long (it's a pretty hyped-up spot). Avocado Benedict ($22) 3/5 I ordered this for a lighter take on bennies, but in my opinion they added way too much hollandaise. Combined with the avocado, everything ended up tasting overly rich. The eggs were perfectly poached though, and the tater tots were also nicely crunchy. Mortadella Sandwich ($15) 4/5 My friend, who loves this place for brunch, said this is her favourite menu item and I can see why. I feel like it's underrated since most people go for the bennies or the chicken pancakes, but I'd highly recommend this instead. The texture combination is great: thinly sliced mortadella, an egg layer that almost feels like a crepe, and crispy onions. The tobasco sauce also helps balance everything out and makes the dish feel lighter.

I visited Broye cafe to try hot chocolate festival limited item…read more Saigon after Dark - Pho spice 2.0 -Key flavors of dark chocolate and new pho spice. Dark chocolate infused with cinnamon star anise, black pepper and orange zest. Service with Takoyaki Croissant. I had the pho spice hot chocolate last year, I remember the last year one flavor was more stronger. This year's one was subtle and I could not taste much savory flavor in. It was a just regular hot chocolate. If this was a regular hot chocolate, it tasted good, however, if it was pho spice one, not really impressive . Takoyaki croissant was very unique. I enjoyed that croissant with Vegetable, Mayo and sauce on the top. Actually, highlight was cafe royal tart. - A flaky puff pastry tart filled with silky milk-and-coffee cream, topped with a rich caramel flan for a smooth, aromatic café-style treat. This is not hot chocolate festival item. Cream caramel on the top of crispy Pie tart caught my eye. Cream caramel was very delicious and coffee cream filling was really good. Pie tart's dough was super crispy and buttery. I really loved this item.

Really enjoyed the hot Vietnamese coffee. The sandwiches are great. The desserts all look great…read more Plenty of seatings. Clean and bright.

Just returned from bc day weekend on saltspring. Spent probably a good hour in this shop while…read morewaiting for ferry. Lots of neat stuff, owner very helpful and friendly. Prices pretty reasonable, lots of kids items for good price. She has discounted items on her front porch, some good deals. Lots of great gifty things.

From the owner: Life is full of stuff and nonsense. Look for the meaning inside. www.stuffandnonsense.ca A shop…read moreso delightful, you'll wish for a sailing wait.