On a beautiful long weekend Sunday, I decided to make a trip out to North Van to finally try Loam,…read morewhich had been on my list for months. I arrived around 930am without a reservation and although it was pretty empty inside, most seats were reserved. Luckily they were able to squeeze me in before the next group came. There were a couple dishes I wanted to try and on the server's recommendation, I went for the lobster eggs benedict. It was served in a beautiful presentaiton of bright colours and a generous serving of lobster meat. The spring salad was the perfect side as it cut through the richness of the hollandaise and the perfectly poached runny egg. One of the previous reviews noted that the poached eggs in the shakshuka were overdone, which made me hesitant to consider that dish, but next time I might try that since the benedict eggs were perfectly cooked. Parking was super easy at the time of day, pay street parking in the surrounding blocks. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes!

This is a cozy restaurant with not a lot of space. You will probably be chatting with the table…read morenext to you, it's that close. I had a tomato concoction that had 2 eggs inside. It was good and very filling. My companion had the French toast. Both items were fresh and made to order. The menu isn't huge, so just pick something. It all looked good and I'm sure tasted good.

This place seems to be run by Persian people as they offer a mix of traditional Western style food,…read morealong with some Persian options as well. (eg.Persian Omelette) It's got a nice vibe to it. Love the decor. Featured here: Egg Bacon Sandwich Ham and Cheese Panini sandwich Classic Avocado Toast Earl Grey Tea Iced Mocha Rooibos Cherry Rose My daughter said she couldn't really taste the cheese much in her sandwich, but still enjoyed the sandwich all the same. Her Iced Mocha was very nicely done. I found my Avocado Toast a bit on the salty side, and wasn't impressed with the egg that sat upon it. Runny yolk is what I like to see, but the yolk in this egg was very dry. They have a nice selection of cakes in their display case. I might come back here again to have some tea and dessert but don't think I'll bother with their savoury foods again. Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street

Brunching through life, one delicious bite at a time!…read more We Ordered: Echo Special Plate $19.99 (BACON CHICKEN CHEESE ROLL, EGGS, AVOCADO, WHOLE WHEAT, GREEN SALAD, BAKED CHEESE POTATO & ITALIAN SEASONING) English Breakfast $19.99 (EGGS, BEEF SAUSAGE, CHERRY TOMATO, MUSHROOM, POTATO, BEANS STEW & WHOLE WHEAT) Lonsdale Classic Breakfast $17.99 (EGGS, POTATO, AVOCADO, BACON SAUSAGE ROLL, GREEN SALAD & WHOLE WHEAT) Large Latte $5.30 They have plenty of indoor seating and a few small outdoor tables. The breakfast dishes were delicious and filling. When you visit Echo Cafe expect to see lots of health care workers because it's beside Lionsgate hospital and it's a favourite of the staff there. I can't wait to go back and try their good looking pastries Ambiance 5/5 Food 5/5 Parking Service 4/5

The rain was relentless, but I'm so glad I braved it for the Bad Dog Bread run. There's nothing…read morequite like peeling off damp clothes, diving into a warm blanket, and finally biting into that cranberry walnut sourdough. With a bit of butter and a hot cup of milk, the chill from the walk just melted away. Getting my clothes drenched in the rain was a small price to pay for such a perfect moment.

Amazing bread and baked goods! Would highly recommend!…read more Note: Borodinsky bread is only made on Friday's!

Both coffee and sandwich was pretty good. The vibe was cozy…read more Great place to take a rest before/after shopping.

Service was friendly, establishment was clean, plenty of seating. Stand alone building in a…read moreshopping center parking lot so plenty of parking. They have coffee and pastries as well paninis and gelato. We only tried the coffee and pastries. Tried a fruit danish which was excellent. Had the carmello latte which was good but nothing special, and a hazelnut oat milk latte which was kinda plain.

I visited Canada Soccer house in North Vancouver to watch Iran vs Belgium game. The place itself…read morewas so energetic and game was fantastic. I found the Artigiano Vendor and offer Taste of Canada drinks collection. I got Sea to Sky Matcha latte. Drink was topped with layer of cream form. it was very creamy and nicely sweet paired with Matcha latte well. Matcha latte itself was ok. I wish a little less ice in it. I really liked the light sprinkle of salt on the top! It was a nice accent. They also offer Saskatoon Berry soda and Maple leaf cold brew. I highly recommend their Taste of Canada drinks collection item!

We were treated like we were interrupting the employees day. I asked for my croissant to be heated…read moreand it was barely warm on the outside, cold on the inside. Other than the view, which is great, you can do better at the shipyards.

Scorching heat today! Nice to have a cold beverage. I got the Mocha Chiller 12 oz. Perfect for this…read morekind of weather. I like this plaza because there's lots of seats to relax in and some muskoka chairs. This coffeeshop has lots of seats too including patio ones in the front and is attached to the public library. The place is generally clean. Big windows to let that cool mountain air breeze in. I like coming here on Sundays to relax and chill. There's other restaurants nearby and plenty of parking. They have a lot of choices for beverage, hot or cold, as well as pastries to choose from.

Delicious pastries and great coffee!! I can't wait to go back again when I am in town!read more

Got some pics, whoot!…read more The coffee is pretty good. Nice and complex. It's probably best to get the coffee black here, there's lots of good varieties :) my bf and I got a vanilla latte and a mocha. I wish there was oatmilk, but at least they have almond, coconut and soy. The drinks' flavors (vanilla and chocolate) were pretty tame and not very sweet, and you can taste the umami coffee notes coming through subtly like a heat lamp. Definitely meant for a mature palate.

Hands down, the Costa Rica blend is one of the best I've ever had…read more No, it's the best. The service here is friendly and fast, and all the baristas seem to know their coffee really well. My only complaint would be that sometimes the banana bread is a bit dry. But if you get a good one, it's moist and tasty. I haven't tried any of their other pastries, but I know they have a pretty big selection. Definitely worth trying if you're a picky coffee drinker.

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.

Stayed at an Airbnb close by and was able to walk here a few times for coffee during our trip…read more Delicious cappuccinos and pastries! Also has a nice shop to browse around while you wait for your coffee.

The café itself is cozy, and the staff are friendly and provide good service. The coffee is okay,…read morealthough the music was too loud for what should be a relaxing atmosphere. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with the food and honestly felt ripped off. I ordered the pesto chicken sandwich, and there was hardly any chicken or pesto in it. The bread was also poor quality, and the sandwich didn't taste fresh. For such a small sandwich, the price was extremely high. Compared with other cafés offering similar food, the price is almost double while the quality is much lower. They really need to reconsider their sandwich supplier or start offering freshly made sandwiches. I also found it frustrating to be prompted for a tip when it is essentially self-service--you pick up your own food and clean up after yourself. There were also many used cups and dishes left sitting along the window that nobody had cleared away. It's a shame because the place has a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff, but the food quality, cleanliness, and pricing need significant improvement.

West of Java Coffee House is a low key place to stop by for your takeaway caffeine fix. I stopped…read moreby for my latte to go. Service is very efficient. The mini cafe is too small to accommodate much seating, so it's a locally roasted alternative (to the larger chains like Starbucks) for those who don't mind a quick pit stop en route to or from The Shipyards district. It's located conveniently off of Lonsdale and has a vintage feel - far from flashy. They proudly serve Bean Around The World locally roasted world coffees.

My daughter and I went to West of Java coffee house with Grandma for an afternoon snack. I'm quite…read moresure we've driven past this place thousands of times over the years but never really thought to go in until now. It was the " Gooey Cinnamon Rolls" sign that drew us in. Grandma was the one who saw the sign and thought it might be a nice place to try sometime.  Newsflash: The "Gooey Cinnamon Rolls" at West of Java come from Grounds for Coffee! Didn't know this when I stepped into the shop. It was while we were sitting down, enjoying our food and drink that I looked out the window and noticed the Grounds for Coffee logo printed on the "Gooey Cinnamon Rolls" sign that's hanging outside the shop. It's small and easy to miss, but it's unmistakably the Grounds for Coffee logo. I was over the moon when I realized that I no longer have to drive all the way to Commercial Drive or Alma St. to get those Cinnamon Rolls. Now I can get them anytime we go to visit Grandma!  Aside from my excitement about the Cinnamon Roll discovery, our drinks at West of Java were pretty nifty as well. We had Mocha, Chai Latte and a Matcha Latte.  I was also elated to discover that they allow people to bring in their own reusable cups and that you can get a discount for doing so! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street (If you're lucky enough to nab a spot!) Location: 105 1st St. East, North Vancouver