For me.....when it comes right down to it....its all about the foam. Man i get so frustrated with…read morethose sloppy warmish, who cares, cappuccinos at starbucks. 99.999% of the time I get a latte! So gross! Same most everywhere else they OD on the ficken milk!! At Esquires, I don't know what it is, machine, bowl, care, milk or what...... but just the most lushest velvety foam ever. Never had a bad cap and will literally drive 20 mins out of my way past 10 coffee joints for their cap fare. I never get it to go, only china plz, sit outside and enjoy the lazy goings on. I always sprinkle generous amounts of chocolate on top (not cocoa-yech). They give you this tiny coke spoon and you'll use it on that billowing mound. Don't know why so many Eq. have closed. This one remains tucked away in a cozy location on Crescent road. Catch it before or after the beach. Especially cozy inside on a rainy day. TIP: grab a heavenly, warm, gooey, real french linen, 1M calorie cinnamon bun down below at Fieldstones. Thats it .....I've talked myself into both....leaving now with my best 4 legged friend. Peace out

Love this place! Delicious coffee and specialty drinks. Great for catching up with friends. Yummy…read moresnack and treats to pick from. My favorite is the Mocha Frappe, perfect balance of chocolate and coffee. Comfy seating inside and out. Perfect location to swing by while you're on a walk and you can tie up your outside for a rest.

I didn't want to review this place because I really want to keep this place a secret for locals…read more But this cafe does deserve recognition for amazing food and cozy vibes. They also offer afternoon high tea at certain times and also pizzas in the evenings. Their desserts are also top notch!

Excellent food and service! So healthy too 10/10…read more Not only are they incredibly kind and accommodating, the food is high quality and fresh!

JJ Bean coffee, basic coffee drinks. Looks like it used to have pour overs and fancier offerings.read more

Finally tried this place after seeing it a number of times whenever I was in the complex. Ordered…read morean oat milk latte, my usual coffee drink, and I was able to choose from 2 options of espresso beans they were brewing for the day. Also got a blueberry scone which was very buttery and delicious! I also love that they give you your drink order in real mugs/cups if you're dining in. The ambiance was your typical coffee shop -- quiet with soft lofi music playing in the background. There were high and low tables, some with comfy/soft chairs, while others had the bar style chairs. The tables each had the wifi password so for those staying a while and needing internet while working, you don't have to ask the baristas for the wifi password. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is I wish they would've provided more baked goods or food options. They had one sandwich option when I came in before 11am, a bagel option, and just a handful of different pastries. The shelves looked half empty so I'm assuming there's normally more options? Still good to try if you're wanting good coffee 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.

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.

Wow. Where do I start? Everything was perfect! Everyone was so friendly. The variety of pastries…read morewas plentiful. We enjoyed oat milk lattes, prosciutto cheese and caramelized onion crepe, citrus crepe, morning bun and kouign-amann. Everything came out warm and was served with a smile. This is now one of our favorite places on the island.

This is a great little coffee shop. Their sandwiches and lunch dishes are delicious. And their…read morestaff are friendly and are a pleasure to be served by. And for those of you who have problems with gluten, they have a really good selection of treats and gluten free sandwiches and salads. They also make their own take and bake lasagna, shepherds pie and other casserole dishes. If you're in the area, make sure you stop by.

Stopped in here on our way home from Crescent Beach and Stewart Farm House for a drink and bite to…read moreeat. It was midafternoon and we hadn't eaten lunch. I ordered an iced latte with almond and the person at counter asked if I wanted oat like they didn't hear me. Oh well, got a cous cous salad, kid wanted a cookie and breakfast panini. The cookie was alright, not very sweet ( oatmeal raisin) and kind of dry. The greek cous cous salad wasn't bad - could use more veggies as it was 80/20 cous cous to veg and it was pretty filling! The breakfast panini looked good but O had the other half my kid couldn't finish and I liked how crisp the bun was and the maple bacon was good but something about the eggs reminded me of the eggs from the Ikea breakfast which imo is not good. Next time I'll just do coffee & carrot cake ( it did look good!) While the food we just had was okay, i would say the space is more like being in someone's house. Large space with lots of seating and tables. There is a tv, books and board games so a good place to hang out. Good sized parking lot and outdoor seating.

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.

Fantastic place using quality ingredients. We stopped for lunch and we were definitely not…read moredisappointed. For lunch they offer a variety of sandwiches, pizza, and salads. Wine by the glass is available as well as a large selection of cakes. The restaurant is quaint and is attached to a gallery featuring local artists.

What a great find! We ordered the pea hummus sandwich, beet salad, salami sandwich, French ham…read moresandwich, and chocolate truffle and caramel tart. Everything was amazing! Our vegetarian was very happy. Great service! They were busy so we waited for food, but well worth it. Limited seating with tables seating 2-4.

WOW! The verde pork was some of the best food I've had in a long while. We arrived shortly after…read moreopening and waited in line for about an hour. Ordering at the counter was easy, and we chose a seat outside on the deck. I think they were a little short staffed, so I'm not sure if that is a normal wait time. But, 100% worth it! The flavor combinations were perfect, and my friend loved her food as well. I wish they were open more often! I can't wait to bring my partner here.

The food and atmosphere here is great. You can tell they use great quality ingredients. The food we…read morehad was delicious and don't skip out on their baked goods. There is a lot of outdoor seating in a yard/garden which is perfect for families and pets in the summer. They bring out your entrees, but everything else is self bussed. You prepay for everything including tip when you order. They only accept cash, check, or Venmo. I came here with a group of 4 and ordered 4 entrees along with some baked foods and coffee. THE WAIT..... It took over 1 hour for us to get our food. I would take off at least part of a point for that. I'm not sure if we were forgotten but didn't hear from the kitchen at all during this time (or after) and I had to ask about our order myself. People behind me in line had gotten their food long before. Thankfully we weren't in a hurry that day but that is a pretty long wait in my opinion for brunch. Be aware that the line to order can be long and the wait to get your food can be long.