Syrup Trap

This place is in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Only street parking…read more Coffee Shop is pretty big and very inviting inside. It has lots of tables, a few sofas to sit down and enjoy your coffee and also kind of a bar counter sitting as well. It also has some tables outside when the weather is inviting. It has a Scandinavian vibe of decor which I love. For a Sunday morning it was super busy. Service is super fast and they are very friendly. They have great coffee options including some very interesting Specialty drinks like their Turmeric Latte. They also have their in house made syrups. They are a Coffee Roaster and their bean quality is excellent. We ordered a Lavender Cappuccino and a Turmeric Latte. Wow, they were both delicious. They do have fresh pastries but nothing gluten free. Definitely a place to hang out and enjoy your coffee alone or with friends and family.

I'm a big fan of a local coffee spot. Even more so if the drinks are good, there is space to hang…read moreout, and the baristas are helpful. I popped in on a weekday morning and it was bustling with people. The line wasn't long and I got helped quickly. The person taking my order was friendly and offered solid information comparing their chai to the London fog. He proceeded to ask me about my day and seem like he actually cared. I wasn't sticking around, but there were open tables. Things were clean. They also have plenty of room to sit outside if you'd like. There are pastries and some cold drinks in a case. There aren't a lot of gluten free options, but they did have one muffin I could have had. The drink preparation takes a bit of time. There were people already waiting and many of their drinks have special preparations (pour overs, steeping the tea). Have a minute to wait. I had the London Fog and the baristas advice held true. The flavor was worth the wait and I will surely go back. They roast their own coffee and make you feel welcome. Plus, there's a bookstore across the street. Love all around.

Merch and beans

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Terrain Coffee Project

4.6(47 reviews)

0.1 mi

Good espresso, friendly baristas, with a clean dining space and quick service. Would return to get…read morecoffee again.

Gluten free review:…read more Terrain Coffee is a nice place to sit and actually have a quick, Fun, get together, which already earns points. The atmosphere is pleasant, the service was kind, and the coffee was strong. Like, definitely awake now strong, at least for me. That said, if you're gluten-free, this is a "coffee and vibes only" situation. There were zero gluten-free food options, which is why this stays at three stars. I'm grateful for a solid cup of joe, but gluten-free snacks have feelings too. Good spot for chatting, caffeinating, and wishing for a gluten-free pastry.

These windows bring in a lot of light and fresh feeling.

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Compass Coffee Downtown

4.1(213 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great spot on a Saturday morning. I was able to park right in front and just paid $.85 for parking…read more Nice and comfortable ambiance with lots of places to sit. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly baristas and quality coffee. I also ordered an egg, bacon sandwich. The bread was really soft. The sandwich was a little on the smaller side but overall tasted great. Will be back!

I used to love going to compass when they first opened and would tell everyone to go there, but in…read morethe past few years it has become a place to avoid and not recommend. Their service has become horrible to everyone but their "friends ". Being very rude and arrogant, and making you feel like you are bothering them just to order your beverage. It is extremely unwelcoming. You will be lucky to get your drink within 15 minutes, as they pick and choose who's drink they want to make next... their friends will get their drinks before you even if they ordered after you. The Coffee taste burnt, and no choices on a dark bean or light ( they used to have options when first opened) and the menu items are highly overpriced making it an unaffordable option for anyone on a budget. Sadly I have been hearing the same complaint from many people and there doesn't seem to be any changes... just more attitude.

Banana pudding matcha

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Entrance

Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar

3.7(209 reviews)

1.4 mi

We were in a snacky mood and had a little bit of time to kill before an appointment we had at a…read morenearby museum so we did an online search for a close coffee shop and Latte Da Coffee came up. It indeed wasn't far from where we needed to be when the appointment time neared and it proved to be a good stop! I got a London Fog drink. This is one I like returning to as Autumn approaches and into winter. This was a good version of the Earl Grey dominant drink as it had all the presence of this eye opening black tea and the frothy dreaminess in the foam that makes me very fond of this hot drink. I also got a S'Mores cookie that I liked very much. I had it warmed and it made it nice and gooey. This is a good sized coffee shop and there is outdoor seating as well so when the weather is cooperative that is an option to hang out as well.

Met a friend here for breakfast on a weekday around 9am. Not too busy. They have street parking and…read morea small lot behind the restaurant. Located in an old house built in 1901. Love charming venues like this! They have a variety of seating areas inside and outside. There were three different rooms inside to sit in. There were various areas outside, including a bistro table area in front of the house, a lighted covered patio area on the side of the house, an enclosed seating area with an open garage door, and a gas fireplace area with adirondack chairs. We ended up ordering the crustless quiche and iced coffees. The quiche was outstanding and served on a bed of spinach. The coffees were yummy too! Prices were reasonable. The two ladies helping us at the counter were friendly and helpful. Overall a wonderful first visit. I'll definitely be back to try their lunch menu! Would definitely recommend.

Inside

Close-up of food offerings

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Richland Hub

4.8(51 reviews)

0.7 mi

Stopped in during the Cruise the Couve day for a pick me up and the ambience was nice, quiet, and…read moreclean with friendly staff surviving the day's crowds. The iced coffee (americano) was a great, strong flavor.

Stopped in while I waited for my sons football game. The woman at the front was super warm and…read morewelcoming! My stomach is tricky with coffee in general and after she gave me a run down on my options - I went with the top signiture choice which was essentially a chai with espresso and spices. Not only was it delicious- the spices soothed my stomach in a healing way. Highly reccomend!

Aesthetically pleasing interior.

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Zanzibar Spiced Coffee, Masala Chai; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab

4.3(114 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped into Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab today with my laptop planning to get a little work done,…read moreand ended up having such a great experience that I felt compelled to leave a review. Lexi was running the show, and it was genuinely impressive to watch. She treated every customer with warmth and attentiveness while somehow keeping everything moving seamlessly behind the scenes. Even during the quieter moments, she stayed busy, focused, and engaged with the space around her. That kind of work ethic and customer care stands out. The coffee itself was unique and memorable; not your average coffee shop experience, and the zucchini bread was off the charts! Add in the great ambience and welcoming atmosphere, and this place is an easy recommendation. You can tell when people genuinely care about what they do, and today that showed in every part of the experience.

Just paid almost $8 for a 12oz. "fall spice" iced latte that doesn't even taste any different from…read morea regular latte, from a super unfriendly barista. The audacity of not even engaging with someone who is trying to be friendly, then having a MINIMUM tip asking amount of 15% on a mediocre drink with bad service? Uh, no.

Beautiful and unique!

Donut

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Blue matcha latte with honey and double shot of doppio iced with sugar feee vanilla

Bleu Door Bakery

4.3(597 reviews)

0.6 mi

Fabulous breakfast with unique dishes. I had the veggie hash with a mini croissant and jam. We…read moreshared beignets and coffee. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. The dining room is cozy and not too loud. Great place to stop entering Washington! Only a short distance from I-5.

Showed up late on a Saturday morning, and they were very busy so we ordered "to go." Just looking…read morefor some cake slices for an impromptu celebration. I ordered the carrot cake. I'm a full on carrot cake snob, so I'll get that said first. I didn't especially care for this carrot cake. It was beautiful. It was moist. It just lacked the vibrant flavor I look for in a carrot cake. Also, I didn't especially care not care for the icing. I look for a great cream cheese icing, but this one was disappointing. One of my fellow dessert enthusiasts choose a spice cake that had three layers of different flavors: zucchini, pumpkin, and something else (?) and they liked it a lot. The third in our group chose a concha that he said was very good. Very friendly service.

Delightful offerings

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Chipotle Chicken Salad- no chipotle flavor was detected though...

Brewed Cafe & Pub

4.7(504 reviews)

0.3 mi

Stopped by for coffee, left full since I accidentally ordered a breakfast bagel…read more.. Gosh darn, I am so bad at keeping my morning fast! For a coffee shop they have quite the menu. I should have ordered the biscuits and gravy. I watched some guy eat it and was instantly jealous. Not because the bagel wasn't good but because I have food fomo ha. The staff is super friendly and interactive. They were also super polite for being so busy. The coffee shop is quaint and small. Not sure if they have an upstairs area but some seats are inside and outside. It's on Main Street and very nice area. I like this place!

Loved Brewed! Two of my daughters (10 and 16) and I are in Vancouver for a few days. We wanted…read moresomewhere we could walk from our hotel for breakfast. This was the perfect pick. It was a Thursday morning. There was only 1 person ahead of us in line. The person who took our order answered all my questions. (They do keep a steady stream of customers it seemed.) We got our food and headed upstairs to find a seat. It looked crowded when we got up there, so we went back downstairs to sit outside. Someone came out and grabbed us and told us about a seating area they had that was kind of hidden. It was perfect. So, we had a nice, cozy spot to eat. The place remained pretty busy and it seemed like patrons stayed a while. The food was great - we had the jalapeño bagel, biscuits and gravy, and an egg scramble. We were all very happy with our picks. For drinks we had a golden milk latte, pumpkin spice latte, and a strawberry lemonade. All of them were great. We loved everything about Brewed and we just really appreciate the service and yummy food and drinks.

Tucked away room for more privacy

Veg scramble

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Sacred Grounds

4.6(30 reviews)

1.4 mi

Let me start by saying I'm on a mission to find the best coffee in Vancouver. This just may be the…read moreplace! The menu offers a wide variety of drinks/specials. We decided to order the Banana Bread Blondie Iced Coffee- Banana, Caramel and Hazelnut with Banana Cold Foam- so so delicious! Not too sweet, just right. Loved the friendly barista also.

SACRED GROUNDS is the BEST coffee place in Vancouver, WA. This coffee stand far surpasses all…read moreothers in quality, taste and customer service (and I am a coffee addict, I've tried 'em all). The coffee and espresso always taste fresh and smooth. The flavors available are great quality and delicious. The owner, Tracy, created her own sugar-free flavor "Burnt Cream" and I am hooked. My family stops by as often as we can. My kiddo's order: a Steamer (usually the "Cinderella" flavor) which is a steamed milk beverage with no coffee. 10/10 every time. In summer, a smoothie. Also great! My order: Iced Americano with the Sugar-Free Burnt Cream flavor and half n half. Oh boy, it's so tasty and wakes me right up! My partner's order: a Blended iced carmel macchiato. Tracy and her crew just hook it up every time, so consistent and delicious. We moved out of the neighborhood next to Sacred Grounds, yet still make the drive because it's that good.

Oatmilk pumpkin spice latte

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Definitely try their Cinderella

Loro

4.4(15 reviews)

0.2 mi

Some of the best fun coffees in Vancouver - tried both the tiramisu and miso flavored and they were…read moreboth incredible. Highly recommend.

A quaint and quiet coffee shop right in the center of downtown Vancouver. The service was very…read morefriendly as the barista took the time to explain all the seasonal offerings and pastry selection. I got the blood orange soda with matcha foam. It was a fun and refreshing drink, however, I do wish there was a stronger matcha flavor in the foam. I also tried the miso butterscotch latte, which was a comforting beverage, yet I couldn't taste the miso flavor. The French orange pastry was flakey and sweet.

Menu and Tea Selection

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Angela C.

Elite 26

147

716

3 years ago

Gluten free and dairy free review: Alright, just because this place rocks doesn't mean it's made of stone, so I'm giving this place the review it deserves. Five stars, baby! Now, let's talk about these gluten-free waffles. They're so tasty, it's like they've got a secret recipe straight from the waffle gods themselves! Not soggy and the right amount of crunch. I had the Sammy Swanson, and my daughter went all-in with the Elvis. The Sammy Swanson, is a savory waffle breakfast sandwich that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance and the Elvis had peanut butter, sweet bananas, and the salty goodness of bacon. Trust me, your mouth will thank you for this flavor explosion! You need to go here. But wait, there's more! We washed it all down with a Chai tea. It was so creamy, it could've moonlighted as a cozy milkshake! Perfect for gearing up and getting cozy for fall. Now, here's the scoop: they don't have dairy-free whipped cream, but fear not, my lactose-challenged friends! They've got other waffle choices that are dairy-free, so you won't miss out on the fun. Now, let's give a shoutout to the service, because it was off the charts! These folks were oozing kindness and helpfulness like nobody's business. I mean, they practically had a Ph.D. in making you feel like you were in the right place. So, kudos to the awesome team that made our experience truly memorable. Love that the location is downtown. No parking next to it unless a spot is available. You may have to walk to the location but usually not too far. They gave me instructions but I was unable to find the bathroom. This place is made of pure awesomeness! Get ready for waffle magic, hilarious names, and service that'll make you want to give 'em a standing ovation. Five stars, my friends, five stars! Now hurry they could run out of gluten free waffles if they're busy. read more

Terri D.

4 years ago

Delicious waffles served by friendly staff. The atmosphere is a little mundane but the waffles will capture your attention.

Levi W.

4 years ago

They set expectations that they couldn't/didn't deliver on, but they do it with a smile and were very nice

Scott G.

4 years ago

How does a restaurant operate without a restroom? Or fairly easy access to one? Isn't there a health code?

Crystal W.

8 years ago

I LOVE THE WAFFLES HERE! I was searching for a good waffle place and we finally found one in Vancouver!

Raymond F.

139

4 years ago

I don't have a lot to say but the waffles were great.

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I came in just to try the mochi donuts! They only serve them on weekends, so I was lucky to be in…read morethe area on a Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was empty, but an employee came to the register as soon as I entered. I selected two of the Chinese New Year flavors, black sesame and mandarin orange. I loved the tart citrus flavor of the orange, but the sesame was just okay. The donuts were a little on the greasy side in my opinion, I've had better. The restaurant itself is clean and organized with a fun sitting area and even some games.

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