Sometimes you just need a good (mango) bingsu; the ones here are large and very shareable among at…read moreleast 3 people. The ice was shaved finely, the condensed milk and whipped cream sweetened things well, but the mangos themselves were lacking in quantity. Prices weren't obviously posted, as it was more pricey than expected, but at least the US exchange rate plays in my favor. Internally the cafe is small and crowded with tables neighboring closely to eachother, while a large barstool communal table spanning down the middle compresses walking lanes more.

Conveniently located near Guildford Centre with plenty of parking spots in the lot. The cafe is…read morespacious, I saw a few students studying. They serve organic coffee and I was excited to try their holiday drinks. I was dining in so I'm not sure why they gave me a to go cup, it didn't taste as good. The cashier told me they make their own muffins and recommend the ube muffin. It did not taste like ube and it was stale so I threw it away. Their bingsu was refreshing. They have several flavours of taiyaki to choose from. It was a bit of a wait, but they're made fresh to order. The flavours were all good, but my faves were custard and 3 cheese.

Tried this place because of the good reviews. Didn't disappoint. Their coffee was quite delicious…read more Their baked goods worth a try. The staff were super nice and friendly. The place is also very clean and cozy.

I noticed this cozy cafe popped up recently in the Guildford area and finally stopped by to give…read morethis cafe a visit. I ended up ordering a pistachio latte and a coconut cake. Unfortunately, I did not catch the name of the cake, but it reminded me of a Hong Kong style coconut tart with some cream filling. I also tried a bite of an almond croissant, a pistachio cheesecake and some type of pistachio filling cookie. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Service was excellent. The owner was friendly and chatted with us for a bit and explained to us the different display items. It is nice to have something different from the usual coffee chain options. Also, this is a great opportunity to try some items I do not usually see as menu items at other cafes or coffee shops. I plan to return to try the Turkish coffee on my next visit. I highly recommend giving this cafe a visit if you are in the area.

I visited Nemesis Coquitlam to get some pastries…read more What I got: Pull apart - croissant dough filled with chives and cream cheese, Pesto mozzarella swirl -Pesto and mozzarella cheese, Ferrero rocher danish - Hazelnut praline, chocolate mousse, vanilla custard Pistachio loaf - pistachio ganache and raspberries. Pull apart was lighter than I expected. Other place's pull apart was so buttery, cheesy, however, this one was flaky and buttery, so, if you prefer light texture pull apart, you will like it. Cream cheese filling was nice accent. Pistachio loaf was more dense than I expected. It had pistachio whipped cream on top, so, cream helped loaf texture more smooth. Loaf had strong pistachio flavor. I liked whipped cream and loaf combination. Pesto and mozzalera swirl was a bit too salty for me. Dough was super flaky and buttery, I liked the dough texture so much, but filling could be more minder. Unfortunately, I did not have ferrero rocher danish. I heard that this one was the best. Mousse was so delicious and dough was very flaky and buttery. Overall, I think their pastries are always outstanding and good quality. The place was extremely busy and could not get a table. Next time, I wish I could dine-in.

This is a gorgeous vibrant and open setting to grab a nice coffee and hang out. Also a good…read moreenvironment for work or studying, as I noticed many people with laptops. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon with only bar seating available initially, but not too long after some sofa space opened up. I was OBSESSED with the ube matcha, I learned from the super awesome barista that it's sweetened with mango puree. This was absolutely my favorite matcha I've had in a while now and my only disappointment is they don't offer larger sizes for it. The smoked salmon bun was pretty small for $10, I also didn't think the flavors were meshing well. Also found the pull apart stuffed cream cheese croissant a bit misleading. I pulled it apart and there was barely any filling unfortunately. Definitely a cute and inviting spot to grab a drink and stay a while. I wouldn't go for food food here though. Also I have yet to try, but maybe a dessert item here would be more worthwhile.

Good breakfast sandwich, good price and would recommend & Happy is great with his stories!read more

A cozy breakfast spot near Guildford mall. It has a…read morepleasantly quiet atmosphere and wasn't too busy the time we went. On the menu are all the typical breakfast/brunch items. I tried the Classic Benedict, which was a great hearty breakfast. I didn't find the food extraordinary but definitely a solid breakfast place.

My first time here was amazing but I went again for Sunday brunch and this experience was…read moredisappointing. They have 1 girl working behind the pastries counter and only 2 servers in a packed restaurant. The pastry girl greeted us but the servers were so flustered that I had to flag them down to tell them I had a reservation. My first time here I loved the girly decor but this time all I saw were dirty dishes on the table. The servers looked stressed and one girl even dropped a tray full of glasses. There was a long wait to order, get our food, and get our bill. My friend ordered the pork belly eggs benny and it was as delicious as last time. I ordered the truffled mushroom frittata and it was nothing special. It was mostly overcooked eggs with mushrooms and a slice of toast that tasted plain. I told the server it was my friend's birthday and I wanted something special for her. Last time I ordered creme brûlée and they put sparklers on it and "happy birthday" with icing sugar. This time their dessert options were all brunch items: tiramisu French toast, chocolate French toast, hot cakes. None of them sounded appealing and they brought out vanilla ice cream in a small bowl and presentation was pathetic. This place has gone downhill, will not be returning.

I love Australian cafe's. The food is great, and the…read moreatmosphere is chic. Ruex delivered both of these things. The food had a twist of creativity in both the taste and the look, satisfying your palette and your camera. And just like in Australia, their coffee was good but super tiny. Our favorite dish was the peaches and cream hotcakes. Very refreshing. It also had some cream cheese, so it was sweet and savory. Their chicken on their waffle was very nice as well, but their waffle was a savory waffle. Which took away the pleasant combo of sweet and savory. But still very good. I would just order more friend chicken next time. well cooked, crispy pork belly too mmm. Price was decent as portions were generous. Service was friendly, and the food took a moderate food amount of time. We went at 2pm to eat brunch, so hoping that it wouldn't take longer during more peak hours. Parking is a bit of a hassle as it's underground parking. A bit of a trek to come to the restaurant, but I think that's the norm now in greater Vancouver area. Sadly the norm is also paid parking with no validation. But I won't dock off points for the restaurant for that Their menu rotates, so I would love to come back and try something new.

happened upon this coffee shop when we were waiting outside a neighboring restaurant and saw a…read morewoman walk by with the most perfectly colored coffee. we just knew this place would be our new obsession. I have fallen in love with their strong, frothy shaken espressos, and love watching the martini-shaker drama. I have gotten the iced drink with peppermint once and then hazelnut. I think next time I will ask to go a bit heavier on the syrup since the flavor isn't as strong as I'd like. I have also gotten a breakfast wrap, which was so reasonably priced, just like the coffee. A rarity in this day and age.

When I heard there was going to be a new caffe in own, I had to try it out! I'm so glad I came by…read moreand I sure will be back. This is such a cute and cozy cafe... it's a wonderful place if you just wanna come by and catch up with a friend (or a solo date) or even just get some work done at a laid back space... this place should be on your list! They do have a good selection of items on their menu from sandwiches to breakfast bagels to coffees and smoothies. Plus some treats to devour as well which is so nice to choose from the variety. They do have some non dairy milk options if you choose that for your drinks. The service is so wonderful. The staff that were there were great!

The good: such a sweet staff, reasonable prices…read more The meh: the food was pretty unremarkable and the ambiance was so-so

Their breakfast burrito truly hit the spot. Inside, a delightful combination of warm, melty cheese,…read morefluffy potatoes, well-seasoned chorizo, and fresh avocado created a symphony of flavors. I really enjoyed homemade salsa which was rich and not spicy. The service was friendly, with orders delivered right to our table.

I'm excited to have found such a gem on Friday Harbor! My boyfriend and I were on the island for…read moreour anniversary and to took photos for that. Our photographer suggested Leaven as a place we could take photos at since we love going to cafes together. We ordered a Cauliflower Crepe, Cauliflower Danish, and Matcha Latte. The crepe was delicious! I love have a savory crepe once in a while, and this crepe had the perfect amount of creaminess from the cheese, crunchiness from the cauliflower and onions, and freshness from the arugula. The same could be said about the danish. They had great components of a creperie/cafe. The Matcha Latte though, was not up to par. It seems it wasn't whisked well, so it tasted grainy. Overall, not taking a point off for it because what they specialize in was so great! Besides the food, the space was pretty lively. During our photoshoot, there was live music and every table was taken up. Leaven seems like a great space for a hangout or catch up with someone. Honestly, If I lived in the area, I would always be down for their crepes.

I've eaten a lot of crepes in my time but this restaurant's were by far the best!!! Staff are…read morereally nice! A great place for brunch.

I stumbled upon this place looking for a quick iced coffee. I got their iced pink chai and it was…read moreperfect in every single flavor. I was especially happy that it was just the right amount of sweet (I usually ask for drinks less sweet but this was perfect). I would 100% get this drink again, it was love at first sip. Their dirty chai frappe was a bit too creamy and did not have much flavor in it. I do appreciate how it's only $1 to size up to a large, and that the prices are all super responsible. The French toast was sooo good it was melty, cheesy, and spicy - such a great twist to a classic brunch item. It did take what felt like quite a while to get our order but they were super busy. I went on a Sunday afternoon. There isn't much seating but it wasn't too too hard to get a table.

This is a chain for Chai and Indian Street food. Chai is…read morevery solid, they have different versions. I'd come back for the Chai. Food was fairly priced just not sure I liked it enough to come back for it.

Food and ambience is perfect for a good coffee chat, elevated dining experience…read more Matcha is something you should definitely try. Main course and deserts is a must try too

Searched for a brunch spot with plenty of coffee options and found this spot. Pro Tip: Free 2 hour…read moreunderground parking behind the restaurant but need to register inside the restaurant using your license plate. Decor inside the restaurant is cute, warm, bright and modern. We were greeted and seated as soon as we arrived. Service was friendly, warm, and attentive. They have a good selection of brunch items, assorted drinks, and fresh baked pastries. My friend ordered a large Americano with the Combine salad and added avocado and chicken with an almond pastry. I ordered a jasmine green tea with the Korean spicy chicken eggs Benny. Both drinks came out within a few minutes of our orders being taken and were delicious. I asked for extra hot water and they provided me with an extra small pot of hot water. My friend enjoyed her salad plus almond croissant and I really like the Korean chicken eggs Benny. I didn't think the chicken was spicy but it was juicy, tender, and had good flavours. I did ask the eggs Benny to be poached soft but it was more leaning towards medium but was fine since the yolk wasn't cooked all the way through (which I hate as it gets dry). Cute spot with nice service and reasonable prices (Benny's are $19 each). They serve breakfast, lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner daily with a cocktail and mocktail drinks, along with café tea, coffee, and lattes available. Would definitely be back and recommend to friends. Second pro tip: Reservations are available on the restaurant website as well as on Open Table.