Coffee place that has later hours which is awesome. Place is located in a small strip with parking. Has a bar counter area, tables inside and out. Decor is minimalist but very nice. Great ambiance to drink and/or work. We ordered a Matcha Latte, Cortado and a Cappuccino. Excelent coffee and Matcha quality used. They have a lot of gluten free and vegan options for pastries which was excellent for us. We did order a Gluten Free Lemon Loaf and a Danish. Fresh pastries. read more

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This is a cool little coffee shop. The staff was super helpful and the coffee was ready pretty fast. There were some great baked goods options too. I had a great oatmilk latte. It was smooth and flavorful. There was a fun event going on with some vendors in the shop too, it made the visit even more fun! Great service, good coffee! read more

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Food is great, the service was ok, it was super chill the brick walls help with noise so if you are looking for a quiet place to study this is it. Only thing I didn't know when my food was ready. The food is a bit overpriced. read more

A local gem! Great North offers warm, fresh coffee and delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches. I recently ordered a bunch of the Olympia Provisions breakfast sandwiches for a work event and everyone raved about them. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. I highly recommend you try this place out! read more

Little cafe hidden in Vancouver that focuses on a neighborhood/community vibe. The inside is well decorated on one side (with service counter) and the other (with restroom) was not. There were boxes under the benches on the later. I will say that of the cafes I've visited in Vancouver, this one is my favorite for studying so far. It is not very crowded, and there are large enough tables. Lots of natural light with the windows and music is not too loud. There is free parking and service is fast and friendly as well. Coffee was not bad but nothing particularly special. Would be interested to try their pastries sometime! read more

The Great North - vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This was one of the best coffee spots I've tried in a while! I went OUTTTTT of my way for this place, but it's been on my list for a while! It's a wholesome, local spot, for locals! Dog and people friendly. That Sammie was soooo good, and made fresh! The ham is made in house (oven and everything) and slice by them! I mean idk who does this, but I was there for it! The coffee, I can still taste it, but the main manager, wow, he was sooo amazing! Best personality ever! He was open, kind, friendly and super apologetic! I'll be back around the Fourth of July, this is my new local spot! read more

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I just spent $7 on a coffee that like mostly milk. $7 for coffee?! What is going on?

Wanted to try a new coffee spot and this is one of more popular ones in the area. It had parking in front which is nice and was decorated really cute and all of the people were super nice. Seems like a cute and night place to do some work or chat. The iced vanilla latte was really sweet for me and I didn't drink very much of it, id give the place another try tho for a diff drink or maybe just ask for less sweet. read more

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Their partnership with Dos Hermanos gives 'em huge props. I love that ham, cheese, jalapeño, with a hint of sweetness, pastry. The "soup bowl" sized coffee mugs are a big hit, but I'm not particularly a fan. That said, the cappuccino in an appropriate-sized cup was good. Service was friendly albeit somewhat slow. Inside vibe is welcoming and charming, but outside not so much. read more

The Great North - Better than average coffee shop. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The Great North has become one of our go-to coffee shops in Vancouver, WA. We drive over from East Vancouver regularly for the ambiance, pastries, and coffee. Delicious pastries (several gluten free & vegan options available), food menu, and coffee! Ample indoor and outdoor seating. Clean environment and friendly staff. Music is typically feel-good oldies for a nostalgic and welcoming vibe. Vancouver needs more coffee shops with personality like The Great North! read more

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The Great North becomes our go-to spot whenever we're in Vancouver. We really like their homemade dulce de leche latte with toasted coconut flakes on top, and their cold brew is definitely different and better than other places. read more

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What a special coffee place! It is hidden in a small shopping center and easy to miss if you haven't heard of it before. I was told about this place by a friend and was not disappointed! I got an oat milk dulce de leche latte which was creamy and delicious. I always get half sweet because I like to still taste that coffee - and they knocked this one out of there park. Super tasty coffee and creamy oat milk. I also got the ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich which was to die for!!! Sooo tasty. Warm and crispy English muffin with a flavorful pesto on top. Definitely try this if you end up visiting. Good atmosphere and environment :) highly recommend trying this spot. read more

The Great North - Ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is a nice cozy coffee house located just off of McArthur Blvd. I've been here before, and I will definitely be back! The latte and matcha drinks were delicious and the pastry and sandwiches were fresh and yummy. There is also several variety of coffee beans for purchase. There are plenty of seats inside with airy, yet good ambiance. Seating outside is available (some under a tent). Electric outlets throughout make this a good place for those who want to chill and work on their laptops while enjoying their drinks/meals. Free parking is right out front and their service is fast and super friendly. read more

Coffee here is great, but I feel like it ran a little watery.I ordered the oat Milk latte and I can taste the coffee in my cup, and it's so delicious. I would recommend anyone to come here. I came on a Wednesday afternoon and it was pleasantly quiet and comfortable. I very much enjoyed myself; I bought some beans to share it with my family back home. Parking is small, however during the time I came, it was easy to find parking. read more

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I went pretty early and there was one customer there but the place is very cute inside and has a nice feel to it. I got the cardigan latte iced and the Olympia breakfast sandwich came out to 16.55. Before tip. Both things were very tasty and I will definitely be going back read more

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Cozy third wave with good coffee and great pastry options (vegan and gluten free)! A bit out of the way to get to but always quiet, a great place to get some remote work done or meet a friend. I love the chai and americanos here. my only note is that the decaf espresso comes out pretty sour here so I would probably stick to normal espresso. read more

The Great North - Chai latte with Almond Milk - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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First time visitor. Plenty if parking and seating at this East Vancouver location. Friendly staff, tasty beverages, and small but tasty selection of pastries. Enjoyed a mocha and a chocolate croissant that was heated perfectly. Nice latte art! This location featured several nice PNW themed Abel Arts prints (https://www.abelarts.com/collections/pnw-art). Counter person acknowledged and thanked us for coming as we were leaving. Haven't been to any of The Great North's Portland locations but will next time I am in their vicinity! read more

My new favorite coffee spot in Vancouver! I had no idea this place existed. It's such a cute cafe, with plenty of workspace if I wanted to work here. Let's talk about the coffee. I didn't think I would find a coffee place I was seriously impressed about in Vancouver. I opted for the cardamom iced latte and man, that was some serious stuff. Needless to say, I'll be back to try other flavors. I have no idea when they opened, but I am sad I only found out about this gem today. Service was quick. Barista was friendly. Parking is easy. read more

What a cute little coffee shop, tucked in an unlikely tiny corner shopping center. I've driven by this place many times and never noticed it, so thank you Yelp for bringing it to my attention! The barista was very nice and had my latte ready in a flash. I enjoyed my beverage there and I appreciated the hip, fun and inviting decor along with some excellent tunes playing in the background. They have a good amount of seating both inside and outside, though outside is in the parking lot, so maybe not such an ideal patio situation, but I appreciated they had that option. They have some food options as well, including breakfast-type sammies, but I was just there for an afternoon coffee and didn't try the food. My latte was very good, and I tried it with their honey-ginger syrup, which which added just a touch of sweetness and a bit of spice, but not too strong. My only disappointment was the latte was just warm and not hot. I think perhaps heating up the mugs with some hot water first would be nice, but this is a common issue at most coffee shops I've visited where I have my beverage there. Next time I will try asking for it extra-hot and see how that goes. read more

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The food was so good I got the vegqn sandwich, chia parfait and a matcha. The vibes are great in here service was kind and fast. I will be back! read more

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This has been one of my favorite spots in Vancouver for a while now. I stopped coming after getting kicked out for not wearing a mask during Covid lol sometimes we get it wrong, but their coffee is always right. Perfect traditional 6oz cappuccino and always delicious house flavors. read more

The Great North - Cappuccino and 8oz vanilla latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I ordered an 8 oz dirty chai. What a shock to see the cost was $7.88. I was in a hurry, needed my caffeine so foolishly paid the exorbitant price. I was told the price of a shot is added to the cost of a chai tea. Looking more closely at the receipt when I got home, this is how it read: 8 ox, to go, hot, add a double shot ($2.00), Oat Milk (default). Total: $7.25 + $.63 tax. Now I know why it was the lousiest dirty chai I've ever had. I did not order oat milk. I will NEVER go back to Great North. I used to go frequently, ordered dirty chai's in the past & paying a little over $5. I know prices have gone up since but that is ridiculous!!! Now I know why I bring my business elsewhere!!! read more

The staff is so friendly here and I love the coffee! Also they actually make their breakfast sandwiches in house and they're phenomenal. read more

The girl working was very overwhelmed with orders and she was working alone. There was a nonstop line. However, she handled it very well. She needs a giant raise! :-) My chai was really good and the place is really cute. I am new to towns and I look forward to nice day bike rides over there. Thank you so much for having vegan options! read more

The Great North - Oat milk chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Very inviting and warm customer service. It is an excellent place to meet up and chat with friends. Experience exceptional and friendly customer service that makes you feel completely at ease. It's the perfect atmosphere for catching up and enjoying meaningful conversations with friends. read more

Excellent Latte and service. Worth coming back pastry options plentiful. The blueberry muffin was good also.

Great place for working. Good coffee. Friendly baristas. Good music (most of the time). I prefer the slow, indie music to the heavy metal. I enjoy coming here to get some work done! It's generally quiet. Sometimes it gets busy and a bit loud but it dies down eventually. I ordered their ham sandwich once and it was pretty amazing. I really enjoyed the chimichurri sauce in the sandwich, it imparted a very unique, fresh flavor. Nothing bad to say about The Great North. It's a lovely coffee shop! read more

The Great North - Mocha and a cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great spot to catch up with a friend or hide away and get some work done. Friendly staff. Lots of menu options. I enjoyed my time here. read more

The Great North - Sandwich & americano - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Incredible hidden gem! This place is making incredible coffee with so much care and pride. They make their own oat milk and syrups in house....and the staff is so friendly. Also, great local pastries. Check them out! read more

Lovely coffee shop! Very friendly, tasty coffee with perfect foam, yummy sandwiches (gluten free bread available. Made from scratch syrups and milk alternatives. I'd visit again! read more

The Great North - Veggie sandwich with gluten free bread. Cardamom latte with house made oat milk. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is my new go to spot for Chai tea, a breakfast sandwich and catching up w my friend. It's right next to my yoga studio so super convenient. Friendly staff, fast service and the most amazing vegan breakfast sandwich w pickled onions and delicious bread. It's also very roomy and perfect for conversation. read more

HIDDEN GEM! I work close by and stumbled across this coffee shop one morning and instantly fell in love with it! It gives homey and local vibes! What I love the most about this gem is that almost EVERYTHING is made in house! Starting from the coffee/matcha syrups to the pastries, to everything that they make for their sandwiches and parfaits. I have had their Vanilla latte hot and iced, their seasonal blackberry vanilla matcha (SOOOO DELICIOUS!). My favorite pastry is the raspberry cream Cruffin. Its so fluffy creamy and just YUUUMMMMYYYY! If you are driving by, definitely check this awesome coffee shop out! read more

I stop by whenever I'm nearby. This place always delivers with great drinks and friendly service read more

The Great North - Beautiful art on a tasty macchiato. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Just came into this establishment because I am driving up state and decided to stop by. I'm not sure what was going on, but I ordered an iced mocha with oat milk, and it tasted sour. Almost like an under extracted espresso, couldn't taste the mocha or the oat, just an over powering sour taste. read more

Well.... Idk where to start. Me and a few of my friends are down in the Vancouver area for the weekend and wanted coffee besides Starbucks or Dutch bros (we are from the Seattle area). Hence we found The Great North and seen the amazing reviews this place has and decided to try it out. Upon arriving to the establishment, we were greeted by a cute and cozy cafe and a beautiful La Marzocco and had great expectations of the coffee. Once ordered, we watched the barista tamp the shot and pull the shot and........ we also, watched the shot get left all alone and die while the barista went to another customer to get another order which took 4-5min. That shot was completely dead and the drink was still made with that dead shot. All 4 of our drinks were horrible!!! I'm a barista myself and that's a no no at all. All I'm saying is that Starbucks would have been a better option to go to. Sadly. Please retrain your baristas and not let this simple mistake happen. read more

Cute little coffee shop in Vancouver. We love walking here for a weekend cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich

I love The Great North. Their coffee is wonderful! Their breakfast sandwiches are the best! The baristas are friendly, and greet you with a smile. I really enjoy going there to get a latte. I would highly recommend it read more

Was visiting family in Vancouver and looked up "best coffee". I can't say it's the best because I didn't go anywhere else for the rest of my trip. Coffee was too good to worry about trying any other place. had an Americano with an extra shot, excellent! Second day I had a Latte with an extra shot, excellent again! My wife had a decaf Americano and it was great as well. I'm a novice home roaster, so kind of picky on my coffee. Baristas were quick and know how to pull a shot. read more

Best breakfast sandwiches! The coffee is also incredible and a fantastic place to work if you're a remote employee looking for a cute spot to park for a few hours. I brought my dog and sat outside with him while we enjoyed a few hours of fresh air, good coffee and a breakfast sandwich (the ham one). They also have yogurt bowls that looked good and I plan to get one of those next time. I do wish they had sugar free syrup so I could get a sugar free latte, but not the biggest deal read more

The Great North - Outside table (dog friendly) - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Respect from California. Had a nice chat with Borista. the coffee and pastries were very tasty