Forego the chain coffee shops and spend your time at Finest Cup, where the coffee is fresh and…read moredelicious, the atmosphere is cozy and the vibe is cool. The owner couldn't be nicer! You can subscribe and take home ethically sourced, small batch roasted Ethiopian Specialty coffees. Enjoy a true neighborhood gem.

I love their protein shakes and iced matcha. It's a nice cozy place. Service is also great. I also…read morelove the smell of the place

Exactly what is needed in this little corner strip mall off Bowen. Delicious scones, fresh roasted…read moreorganic coffee (they roast in house), and extremely pleasant staff. They keep day olds (still yummy) for cheap and if you bring your own mug, they charge for a small cup. I like the homey feel and couches. Very unpretentious and friendly. Bonus- bitcoin atm that you can purchase bitcoin AND get cash for your bitcoin (harder to find). Love going after my workout at Driven:)

Great coffee and a friendly team serving as well. There was a small incident where, during the…read moremaking of my latte, the barista had to jump around the counter to the front door to help a woman who was in the middle of a CRA tax scam call. The coffee shop hosts a bitcoin ATM and apparently they see quite a few victims come in to send money off to telephone confidence scammers. I jumped in to help explain the issue to the poor woman who was dealing with the callers (being in IT and dealing with business security as well). So I got a really nice latte *and we thwarted a virtual robbery attempt. I didn't get the barista names but she's worth a very very large tip.

Amazing coffee! Their Thunderbird and Raven blends are delicious. Love supporting a local company…read morethat also supports the environment.

What didn't go well?! It was all awesome. Jennifer was so funny and kind. We walked in, it's a…read moresmall spot, cozy two table place. Jenn was quiet as she took our order, but then she started to prep our items and we began to chat. Jenn was very friendly and soooo funny! We are new here and she gave us a lot of info and tips for the Richmond area. Our coffee was awesome! I will definitely come back for the company and coffee.

Located in between the strip mall corridor, is an unassuming small coffee shop with unique kitschy…read morebags of coffee and decor. The barista wasn't too friendly though - actually I don't recall her saying anything to me at all! I tried the classic latte and it was OK - not super smooth like Arabica but perhaps a step up from your run of the mill coffee stands.

My go to coffee roaster in the area. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They do a great job…read morenavigating you through all their coffee options. Coffee is nothing but fantastic, with lots of stuff for different wants. Quite a dark and quiet vibe inside. Best for sitting with a friend or just on your own to enjoy a coffee. Not the best for laptop working

The cafe is beautiful. It's modern and the greenery inside is so calming. The shop has plenty of…read moreseating as well. The staff are so friendly and as someone who is from Seattle, the warmth of the baristas was not only different for me, but it was genuine and not forced. The coffee was AMAZING. There are even coffee tastings to try the coffee to see which one suits you best. They offer baked items in a case and coffee for purchase. I look forward to coming back here when I visit.

Cute little cozy Japanese cafe in the heart of New West. Great coffee and amazing matcha drinks!…read moreLove that they partner with local bakeries for their pastries! Highly recommend if you're looking for a new spot to catch up with friends. I must note that there's no washroom inside so make sure you go beforehand!

My ultimate favourite neighbourhood coffee shop. The ambiance feels so beautiful and zen. Service…read moreis phenomenal and the pastry I tried was delicious.

This is probably the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. It was so good I had to have a…read moresecond cup and I can't wait to try to the other 3 flavors this company offers. This is a great way to support indigenous businesses as each package features art from different nations across turtle island and each represents a part of the medicine wheel. Part of proceeds also go to support indigenous artists. So not only is it absolutely a delicious luxurious tasting coffee, it is also an ethical company that gives back to the community. I highly Recommend ordering this coffee and I can't wait to try to the other 3 flavors.

My first coffee experience in Victoria on our visit here, I had to do some searching to find a spot…read morethat looked like espresso drinks were well taken care of. This spot is a bit outside of the downtown area, we walked from Chinatown for about 20 minutes. It's a shared space with a cafe that makes some quick bite type food, which you can order at the same counter as the coffee place and it will be made at a different window in the space. The space itself is nice, very communal feeling with some cubbies of bench seating that are kinda open, along with some booths and a few tables in the middle. A few tables outside under an awning as well. We opted to sit outside as the inside was full and despite the rain it was relatively pleasant out there. You sit on little wood boxes and have some pretty standard small metal tables. Our table was a bit shaky though. Unfortunately on the Saturday early afternoon we were there, they had already sold out of their sticky buns, which I was excited to try. I settled on just getting a cappuccino to drink there, as they had some nice ceramics that were appropriately sized - one for lattes and another for cappuccinos. The cappuccino was very well made, with perfect microfoam, perfect milk temperature, a nice pour design, and a well extracted espresso shot. I'd say the espresso was bordering on the acidic side, maybe ever so slightly under-extracted, but definitely not sour, just bright and a little sharp. Would definitely recommend the espresso drinks here, worthy of the detour from the rest of downtown if you care a little more about what's in the cup.

Awesome little coffee shop! Love me some kale salad and their croutons and breadkudos deliciousread more

One of the best flat white I ever tasted, probably the best in metro vancouver area. It is very…read moresmooth with the velvety mouthfeel I am looking for. Look for Al, the barista with 20+ years of experience in the coffee industry. He has won competitions in HK, and seriously knows what a proper flat white is. He's usually at the coffee shop on weekdays, which is unfortunate for me since I don't live in this area. This is a coffee shop, specializing in drinks. Food seems to be an afterthought. It serves the typical bagel, muffin, biscotti and pre-made sandwiches. Located next to Indigo, the store front is totally unpretentious and makes you wonder what it sells. I had to google map it to know it's a cafe. It's a great location. Buy a book and have a coffee. Giving a throwback moment when it's common to have a coffee place nestled within the bookstore. This is the closest to getting that here. I'll definitely be telling my friends about this place. It opened last year and I hope it will continue to thrive here. They currently have their coffee roasted elsewhere but will be roasting their own coffee soon. Al has experience in roasting coffee and I'm looking forward to seeing that.

great customer service, the coffee was phenomenal and i just had to ask where it was from. the…read moreowner is very passionate about coffee and the food is made from the kitchen, which i love. overall 10/10

The two girls running the shop were very rude!! they could not care less that I was there. It…read moreseemed like they were inconvenienced that I interrupted their conversation by ordering and couldn't wait to get back to it. I asked what the sizes were like and how big a medium was and the girl on till said " it's medium sized". that's not very helpful when there is such a range of sizes really. The two girls also complained about supply issues and how they couldn't find pretzels to make their feature drink. I had just heard about this place on instagram and their really cool flights but I have to say I will not be back. After how I was treated I will tell others not to go as well. I drove 40 mins to come here and I'm very disappointed, I'll just go to my local shop instead.

This place is open on Sunday! Yay!…read more I actually came here just because there is a dearth of good independent coffee places in my area, and only 1 is open on Sunday mornings. Thanks to Yelp and the reviews, I stumbled onto this listing. The coffee shop is cute, very cute with Christmas ornaments and stocking fillers on sale. It also serves simple sandwiches (e.g. grilled cheese), baked goodies besides coffee. The flat white I had was good, comparable to those hipster coffee shops in Vancouver. It has its own regulars and people are friendly. I will come here again when I want to have a good cup of coffee and read a book. It is also not overly crowded on Sunday morning which is nice.