6/3/26- I've always…read morewanted to try the Swiss Water Process... and so happy I found it in Vancouver.. Excellent decaf espresso! Rich, smooth, and full of flavor with no bitterness. The Swiss Water Process preserves the coffee's character, making it hard to believe it's decaf. Fantastic for espresso and lattes. Highly recommended!

Great coffee. First time here as I usually went to the one on Commercial Drive when I used to work…read morein the area. The flat white was excellent, even better than the one on commercial drive. Probably due to the barista here. I usually get the pistachio croissant but it was probably sold out so I tried the banana bread. It was ok, nothing fantastic. It took a while to order and get the drink due to only 2 staff on the floor. One taking order and the other making the drinks. Be patient. No indoor seating for now though 3 tables are available for patio seating. Most people do grab and go. You can also get their beans here to brew at home.

After wanting to stop in and try this coffee shop for a good long while I finally had the chance…read moreto. I came in here for lunch with my parents while they were in town on the suggestion of my mom and we both enjoyed it. Since my mom and I have very similar tastes (we're pretty much on in the same) we ordered the ham breakfast wrap and the mini pancakes (with chocolate sauce) to split and we each othered a waves sized chai latte. I'm pretty picky about my chai lattes in that I like them to be on the spicer side and not sweeter like some places make them. And so I really judge a coffee house (if they offer them) based on that. The chai latte I got here was absolute perfection! I will definitely be coming back just for that alone. As for the ham breakfast wrap and mini, they were yummy and hit the spot to satisfy my hunger. I will also be giving them another go... perhaps next time the caramel sauce on the pancakes? Definitely​ check this place out!

Great Staff, even greater coffee!…read more If you're deciding if you want to come or not, do yourself a favour and enjoy their welcoming atmosphere :)

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

I loved the ambiance and corner store vibes. Loved the coffee and pastries along with all the…read moreinteresting arts and crafts. Went back several times during our stay

My friends and I stopped here for a pre-hike coffee and a treat. I don't have any photos of this…read morebut inside there are tons of other wonderful things. If you're looking for some handmade soap or some other crafty items this is a place for you. A wonderful place to find items to bring home if you need souvenirs for loved ones. I got a latte and two different squares. The coffee was very tasty and rich in flavor. I tried the lemon Square and the blueberry square. I have to say the lemon square was the winner. It had such a nice zest to it with the delicious lemon curd.

Great food, nice little neighborhood joint. The bartender seemed to know everyone who came in.read more

Wifey and I went here for brunch before her hair apt. Very small and quaint place, we were seated…read moreoutside as we had doggo with us. I ordered a waffle breakfast with bacon. Wifey ordered French toast. I also ordered perogies. Fairly standard breakfast fare. Nothing fancy. The waffles imo could be better.. they were kinda dry inside bit fluffy. Def crispy on outside but with the missing fluffiness inside it kinda detracted from the enjoyment of having waffles. Rest of the breakfast food was as said standard and decent. The one thing that did stand out was the home made perogies.. they were very delicious. Over all, decent place to get your breaky but i don't think I'd go out of my way again to visit.

With the Keith Road traffic these days, I like to stop by JJ Bean on Brooksbank to grab a…read morecaffeinated drink for the car before a long commute. They always have tasty treats and yummy drinks. Respect to the baristas who make it happen!

Their coffee is fantastic. Sourced and roasted by JJ, it's the most flavourful espresso around…read more Iced Americano is my go-to. They have non-dairy options available to pour yourself. Oat, soy, etc. Unheard of in the coffee world where most places will charge you an extra $1 or more for non-dairy options. Cozy place with a large patio. Always busy, especially on weekends, but the staff are great and move things along quickly. Plenty of parking in the Park & Tilford center.

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

Good selection of food , burgers , snacks and drinks , hot & cold ... seating inside and outread more

Better food than I expected! After a few days of not-so-healthy eating, I was delighted with my…read moregrilled chicken Caesar salad! Big portions, crisp fresh salad, and the chicken was flavourful! My bf enjoyed his chicken fajitas Also a great place to cool down, rest, and fuel up before/during/after your hike!

Cute cafe!!! I'm always in the north shore, I've driven by this cafe so many times and every time I…read moresay, I really need to go and check that place out. Well today was that day. I came from Deep cove it was so busy I just wanted to get out of there. I forgot to grab a coffee. So here I am, and in love. Plenty of treats and pastries. I grabbed a drip coffee. And looked at all the cool stuff they sale. Plenty of seating. Parking lot is not big but didn't have a problem getting one. I will be back!

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.

North Vancouver is a hub for Persian bakeries, but I'd never been to one until recently. In the…read moreprocess of writing an article on Asian bakeries in Metro Vancouver, I jumped at the opportunity to check this place out. Here is everything I tried the first time I visited: 1. Jalebi: enjoyed the slightly crunchy texture, but on its own it was a little too sweet for me. Would have again with tea. 2. Chickpea cookies: you know that delicious, melt-in-your-mouth quality you get with shortbread? These cookies were like that, but even better because they weren't overly sweet! 3. Shortbread sandwich: that's what I'm calling this treat, because it had two sun/star-shaped cookies with a layer of jam in between. The two elements were perfectly balanced! 4. Assorted shortbread: if I remember correctly, the flavours were lime and cardamom. Both were good, but not my favourites in this dessert box. 5. Heaven shortbread: definitely lived up to its name. Out of all the shortbread cookies, this one was the most buttery. 6. Apricot pistachio cookies: these were my favourite cookies. The apricot jam was sweet and tart, and the pistachios on top added a bit of texture contrast, which I always appreciate. 7. Baklava: I've seriously been missing out on good baklava until now. Despite the stickiness, it wasn't too sweet. And the mixed nut filling was sooooo good. The spices mixed in made this treat even more craveable! 8. Coconut macaroons: didn't even make it out of the parking lot before devouring these, lol. The macaroons were golden on the outside, moist and chewy inside, and the layer of cream sandwiched in between was light and airy. The perfect bite! Kourosh has become a go-to spot whenever my family has a sweet craving. Service is always super friendly and everything is very affordable. Thank you Kourosh!

After hiking the Lynn Valley Peak, we were ready to reward ourselves with some Iranian/Persian…read moregoodies. Kourosh Bakery is located in Lynn Valley Mall which also houses their grocery store (Super Koroush). We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 4:00pm) to grab some sweets to take home. They usually offer samples but not during the pandemic. Their display cases had a variety of cakes, cookies, baklava and goodies. All sold by the weight ($9.99/lb). - Box ($10.00 for 10) - we opted for the coconut macaroons, walnut cookies, pistachio apricot, wild pistachio blueberries, apple filling and three pieces of baklava (cashew cinnamon, phyllo walnut and mixed nuts). The coconut macaroons and walnut cookies were similar in texture; soft and delightfully chewy. The pistachio apricot reminds me of my childhood (eating those Linzer cookies). We didn't love the apple filling or pistachio blueberry; more of a dry texture and it needed more filling. Baklava wasn't too sweet. Come for those deliciously soft and chewy macaroons! 3.5 stars.