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    The Paper Crane

    4.0 (26 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Kay F.

    Very cute cafe in Vancouver and wished that indoor seating was available as it seems like a great place to relax and read a book and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. I got a latte to go and service was friendly and quick. Will be back again!

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    Imma M.

    Some of my favourite coffee in Mount Pleasant. What makes it so great? Really good coffee at truly decent prices (less than a certain corporate coffee giant!). Fresh baked croissants with perfect lamination (crisp exterior crust, tender interior). If you arrive at the right time, you might be lucky enough to get one fresh from the oven. I love the minimalist decor and natural light. Somehow noise doesn't travel much here, and it stays quiet and peaceful even if every seat is full. Our standing order is a large Americano (they let you choose between three shots or four for the same price) and a vanilla latte (legitimately tastes like dessert). Both are made perfectly, every time. I hear there are good alternative milk options here for non-dairy drinkers.

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    Issabelle F.

    This is a little hole in the wall coffee shop, but serves up the cheapest coffee I've found in Vancouver. I just so happened to be in the area and wanted to get some work done on my laptop, so I hopped on Yelp and found this coffee shop close by. So, I popped on in. The dude working behind the coffee shop was awesome. Accommodating, super friendly, and made a delicious cup of coffee. I ordered my regular go to: oat milk latte and also treated myself to a croissant. The croissant was buttery, flaky and melted in my mouth, just the way I like 'em! This spot is unassuming, unpretentious, and great at what they do. It's a great neighbourhood gem that I'm sure I'll be back to visit again soon!

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    Sophia K.

    I love this local cafe. I used to live in the area and go there in the morning and weekends. Today, 5 years later I went back and the owner was still there, friendly and making kick-ass Americanos!

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    10 years ago

    Beautiful little cafe right in my hood. Great look and lots of room. Quiet but not overly. Just wish for longer hours.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent atmosphere, great coffee, friendly proficient staff! A great spot to meet friends or get some work done. Will be going back :D

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    Not a week goes by that I dont stop in here. Making coffee is an art and they know how to pull a Picasso out of a cup of joe....

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    Review Highlights - The Paper Crane

    They have oat milk and almond milk for my fellow non-dairy drinkers, and I'm not exaggerating ~ the best croissants I've ever had.

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    Trafiq Cafe & Bakery - Earl grey cake slice

    Trafiq Cafe & Bakery

    4.4(338 reviews)
    1.8 kmRiley Park
    $$

    I visited Trafiq for Nomsmag Cherry blossom festival limited item…read more What we got: Strawberry Jasmine Tea Horchata Fragrant jasmine tea horchata steeped with real strawberry, poured over ice. Floral and fruity with a clean, honeyed finish. Kinako Cherry Cheese Swiss Roll Light sponge cake rolled with tangy cherry compote and smooth cream cheese, dusted with nutty roasted kinako soybean powder. Matcha-Berry Opera Cake Thin layers of matcha joconde sponge, berry ganache, and matcha buttercream stacked into a refined, jewel-toned slice. Black forest cupake and cookie and cream cupcake. Kinako Cherry cheese swill roll was good. Cherry compote dominated the cake flavor, paired with cream cheese well. Kinako powder was very subtle, it was not overly sweet, overall, it was very good. Strawberry jasmine tea was just ok. Strawberry and floral flavor were very subtle. Jasmine tea flavor dominated this drink. When I mixed with Whipped cream on top, it tasted better. Matcha berry opera cake was the highlight! Matcha buttercream and berry ganache paired so well, and surprisingly it was not overly sweet. What I always love about Trafiq's cakes is that their cake is not overly sweet, and have very sophisticated flavor. Black forest cupcake and cookie and cream cupcake's presentation was super cute! The cute rounded buttercream on the top of cupcake caught our eye. Cupcake tasted just ok, sponge was decent and cream was softer than I thought. I liked cookie and cream flavor better. Overall, highly recommend this place's dessert and cakes.

    I got 3 mini cakes and 1 cupcake to try. I quite enjoyed the lemon frosting on the cupcake, but tbh…read morethe cake itself was kind of dry and flavourless. The 3 mini cakes were just average to mediocre tasting. I tasted them and threw them out. Staff was very friendly and patient.

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    Aperture Coffee Bar - Veggie Panini

    Aperture Coffee Bar

    3.3(43 reviews)
    1.7 kmRiley Park

    Food: I got the ginger lemon latte, which was absolutely amazing, like fall in a mug…read more Ambiance: I love that there have two rooms, jazz, vintage rustic decor, couches, table, a bar... the ambiance was my favourite part, I will definitely be coming back. I also love that they close at 10, perfect for students and for late night coffee. Most nice cafes close early so I'm so happy to have found this gem!

    dropped into aperture coffee bar on a sunday afternoon around 4:55 pm, right in the middle of car…read morefree day on main from 10th to 30th. the café was buzzing from the energy spilling in off the street, but inside it felt more like a cool hideout than a hectic spot. the space leans effortlessly into its aesthetic. wood floors, a row of seats by the window, and an old motorcycle set right against the radiator make it feel like part coffee bar, part gallery, part garage. details like the mounted deer head, stacks of beans on the shelves, and the clean black and white menu boards hanging overhead add to its eclectic, yet polished vibe. it's the kind of place where you immediately notice personality stitched into every corner. ordered an iced matcha latte with oat milk, but it came out tasting a little watered down. the matcha didn't have much depth and left a small layer of powder residue at the bottom of the cup. not unpleasant, but not quite hitting the mark either. still, aperture has cool vibes in spades. it feels like a spot that thrives more on atmosphere and craft coffee than on delicate tea drinks. worth stopping in if you're on main, especially if you're chasing an aesthetic break from the bustle outside.

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    Le Marché St. George

    Le Marché St. George

    4.1(195 reviews)
    1.9 kmRiley Park
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    Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreFood: 5/5 Love this adorable neighbourhood cafe! All of their pastries I have tried have been great - buttery, flaky, and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. This time around we decided to try the plain crepe with powdered sugar and it was good but nothing amazing so I'd recommend getting a more loaded crepe or sticking to the pastries! The cafe has limited seating inside and some seating outside so I'd recommend coming early if you want to get a seat!

    My husband and I were staying in the area only about a five minute walk away from this neighborhood…read morecoffee shop. What a lovely find! Just like in the movies, this coffee shop is tucked away in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood. They have a long menu of delicious, sounding crêpes, as well as pastries, and some unique drinks, including multiple types of London Fog, of which we enjoyed the rose fog. I also had a lavender Matcha, which was super tasty with beautiful latte art on top. The tomato confit and cheese crêpe was delicious as was my pain au chocolat which is my benchmark for how good the pastries are everywhere I go! Really flaky, buttery, but not dripping in butter, with melted chocolate because they keep them in the warmer. There's some seating outside as well as limited seating inside, but early in the morning this is a peaceful place to come. I wish we lived close by so that we could come here every weekend!

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    Blenz Coffee

    Blenz Coffee

    3.3(21 reviews)
    1.8 kmRiley Park
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    Looks like things have changed. Yeah, you know where this is going…read more I came in for the free coffee by donation to support the Breast Cancer Society. I felt a strange vibe when I entered and noticed that there were very few customers compared to the normally busy shop that I know at the beginning of the year - the last time I visited this Blenz location. With no greeting from the lady at the counter, I walked up to say we are ordering the coffee by donation. She gladly said sure and then asked what size. I said large, and then my guest ordered medium. I then asked where to put the donation, just as I saw the pink donation box. There was no opening to deposit my donation so I asked where to put in the money. The lady fiddled with the box and finally found a hole in the BACK. Although I thought this was unusual, I placed my donation in the box. Meanwhile, my guest noticed that the lady was punching in the drinks and had the credit card machine ready to charge us for the drinks!!!! I asked why she is charging us, and she explained that coffee by donation means we pay for the drinks and then the store donates the money collected. I said all these years (as I've been a loyal Blenz customer since its beginning), it has always been a free coffee and then I donate a sum of my choice. She said well every store is different. My guest and I were quite puzzled, and after looking at each other with a "hmm" look, I said forget it, and told her that she shouldn't be charging us. I almost felt like taking back the donation from the box, mostly fearing that she'll probably take that money for herself as well, but thought it will tacky and classless. So we left, went to another Blenz on Broadway, and there, we were served our coffees properly. With that, I left a bigger tip.

    Great coffee and a smart barista that can make an order exactly the way you want it. I'll be a…read morerepeat customer!

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