A little bit isolate, Hafez sits on the Burnaby side of Hastings (phew). It is pretty big for a…read moreteahouse and they also offer hookah in a variety of different flavors (mint and double apple are the 2 best!). They have a selection of games and cards to amuse you as you smoke the night away sipping on your tea. The owner is usually the one that is there, and is very nice. He's always able to give you his opinion on what the hottest flavors are at the moment... although most people have their own favorites, sometimes its nice to try something new. On weekends though, you want to try to get here a little early, because it gets full fast!

I'm the queen of shisha...this is the only place in Vancouver that I can actually say is decent…read more Let's just say the best of the worst. Nice atmosphere and good service but CASH ONLY. If you guys have hung out in shisha cafe's in the Middle East or anywhere else you'll know exactly what i'm talking about. Shame that Vancouver's stupid laws do not allow others to open more cafe's yet they will allow drug injection sites.

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!

Actually we have not tasted any of the products!!! We went…read moretoday looking for corn bread as they advertised as per picture attached ...but sadly they did not had it but corn bread cookies with honey.... Disappointing!!! No matter is a beautiful location with huge variety of products

My first time at the Burnaby Heights location and I am always a big fan of their pies. I love their…read moremany flavours and baked goods. There is a good amount of seating inside including high chairs for babies and toddlers. I did find the staff not to be as welcoming as usual but the food makes up for it.

The closer it gets to 12pm noon it gets packed / noisy…read more.. ~Arrived early enough for the ambiance of a quiet café, this 1st meet n greet conversation got off to a good start, naturally we started talking louder over the increasing Saturday volume. Shoulda caught the cues - it turned into a lunch time crowd. Staying way to long, I'm not into noisy rooms. Said our stressed goodbyes...(from the volume) ~I'll stick to their take out apps. Selection at Breka are worth it, just get there very early (and leave early)! Fyi, I had the apple pistachio strudel, coffee americano, guest, a plain croissant, matcha laté

This was an expensive breakfast with some hits and misses. I would order the coffee and donuts (…read morejelly and vanilla frosted with sprinkles). The first's were also a highlight. I would pass on the overpriced croissant breky sammy. Very overpriced for a simple sandwich. We ordered delivery so can only comment on the food. I would reorder the donuts coffee and yummy frittata's.

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.

Visited Modus for hot chocolate festival limited item…read more Champirado cocoa meets crispy bico - thick dark chocolate with puffed rice and coconuts. Paired with crispy bill inspired Rice Krispie to dip. Rice Krispie was great. Chocolate and Rice Krispie combination is a winner, they blended so well and I really liked it. However drink was that it was missing some ingredient. No coconut or no puffed rice, so it was just regular hot chocolate. And drink temperature wasn't hot enough...

Great coffee, great service!! super cute little spot in north burnaby…read more The coffee is great quality and the staff are super friendly and knowledgeable.

Cool Japanese folks. Very hipster and vintage, but not in a corny way. They definitely respect the…read morecraftsmanship and artistry of coffee making. Their Japanese dark pour over was so smooth. The flat white was maybe just a little too flat actually, but the shot of espresso had notes of oat and wood-- it was very earthy which is a great change from the usual sour stuff. They have kitschy and cute cups for water. I didn't try their food or pastries but they seem to have a good spread of choices. The only complaint I might have is that the seating was a little too tight and I felt like I was in the way of the staff. Not because of how they acted but the layout of the logistics and layout of the space. The staff were great and friendly. They had kind of annoying Christmas music playing the whole time, I wonder what they play off holiday. We would definitely come back here!

My ultimate favourite neighbourhood coffee shop. The ambiance feels so beautiful and zen. Service…read moreis phenomenal and the pastry I tried was delicious.

Avoid This Starbucks - Terrible Service & Unsanitary Conditions. If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more This is the worst Starbucks I have ever been to. I wanted this to be my regular coffee shop as it is close to home, but the store is constantly flooded?? Absolutely disgusting and should be fixed by now.. I can't believe corporate has allowed this to continue. The workers are not friendly and accommodating, there is one that has been really sweet, can't remember her name but she has curly hair and glasses, might start with a K? However, I've seen the manager be rude to her employees. Overall vibe is not good and because of that I can no longer support this store. If you're looking for a relaxing coffee stop or a clean place to sit and work, do yourself a favor and skip this one. There are plenty of other locations nearby that actually care about basic cleanliness and treating customers with respect.

This Starbucks is one of the bigger stores I've seen! Plenty of seating and elbow room…read more Well set up, clean and tidy. Friendly baristas. My drink was well made. Two thumbs up!!