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    Viva Java

    4.7 (60 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Latte with the name of a similar sounding cafe
    Kay F.

    Very eclectic owner who is not a fan of pourovers and gave us grief for asking. We got a latte and it was too hot to drink and took at least an hour until it was sipping temperature. However the strangest thing was the sleeves that they used which had the address and phone number of a similar sounding Viva Fine Foods & Bakery in Kitsilano that was crossed out.... ‍

    Joel S.

    The coffee is amazing I heard about it from a friend and wanted to try it. The owner is sure a character. He is funny about rough around the edges but passionate about his product. I highly recommend the coffee. It's amazing

    On-site roasting.
    Tony M.

    Just discovered this little java cafe that's also a custom roasting house in a tiny industrial area off a very busy area of Bridgeport very near to the Costco. I think I had the best cappuccino since Italy long ago. There's a tiny seating area and the order counter area is wonderfully adorned with colorful decor from around the world. A must visit stop in Richmond!

    Cashier/counter
    Kit Yee Y.

    This is an awesome Italian cafe that is hidden in Richmond! How come I did not know it earlier?! I thought there was no good coffee shops in Richmond, but I realized this one located at the opposite side of Costco was excellent! This coffee shop is running by an Italian guy. He is doing a one man show running the coffee shop by himself. He roasts coffee beans every morning and makes coffee for his customers with humour. People come here to buy roasted coffee beans. The blue mountain coffee beans are so good that people don't care how much they pay for them. They just pay and buy the good quality of the blue mountain coffee beans. Anyhow, it was my first time to come here for a "real" coffee in Richmond. This coffee shop has "real" coffee unlike Starbucks and Timmy Hortons. If you know how to drink coffee and what is good coffee, this is the best one I have found in Richmond so far. I bought a cup of latte. Mama Mia! It was so good! The coffee was in golden colour (showing by the owner of the coffee shop). After adding the milk into the coffee, I had a sip tasting the coffee/latte without sugar (always!), it was so good! The coffee/latte was hotter than usual because the owner knew that the coffee/latte could cool down quickly, so he made extra hot for me. In the end, he added a little bit more of coffee to make the latte a little bit stronger. That tasted SO GOOD!

    Menu - July, 2018
    Elsa C.

    It is tucked away in the industrial corner of Bridgeport area. This little coffee roaster has a small list of coffee beverages and a large roasting list. The decor has an island feel, and the owner has quite a sense of humour. The large cappuccino ($4.75) we tried was big and flavourful. It is too bad the hours in the weekend is very limited so we only get to enjoy this place when we get to Richmond before 2pm on a Saturday.

    Best mocha ever
    Nausheen K.

    Ever have that craving for a perfect cup of coffee? Roasted the right amount, and made just for your tastebuds? That craving can only be satisfied with a cup of Arti' s coffee. His freshly roasted beans excites your tastebuds and leaves you wanting more. There's no going back. You'll be hooked with just one sip. Trust me, his coffee is soul-filling.

    A warm May afternoon with the proprietor and a few regulars.
    D V.

    If you're tired of the regular coffee shops brewing their stale foil pouched coffee. If you want a real cup of espresso, a real Americano, or if you're looking for the best Mocha Cafe in BC get out of the mall, leave Main Street, and try Viva Java. You will not be disappointed. He doesn't sell disappointment, only excellent espresso based drinks and the freshest roasted beans from all over the world. Mild, medium, or strong - its the only decision you have to make. Leave the rest to BC's only master roaster. You don't have to take my word for it, let his coffee do the talking.

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    Eggspectation

    Eggspectation

    3.2
    (127 reviews)
    1.6 km
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    As a group of 3, we were given priority seating in a cozy corner by the window. On solid furniture…read moreand comfy booths. Our water came instantly. We got settled and had our tea shortly. The teapots were, as is industry standard, a little flimsy, but with enough care they worked well and i had warm tea throughout the meal. I had time to appreciate the freshly painted furniture, the cozy hanging lighting, and the cleanliness of both the table, silverware, and washrooms. The paintings were very nice! The kind of facilities you'd come to expect walking in. The service was excellent, our server was cheerful and kind. While I didn't have silverware intitially, I was still in a yolking mood, it didn't bother me in the slightest, The tables were preset, so really, it isn't a fault of theirs. Our server was attentive and careful, and we felt welcome. It felt easy to come out of my shell. The food was incredible, and made my morning. I ended up finishing my friends' plates! We all got benedict, the avocado, shrimp, and duck. Having tried them all, i would most recommend the duck. It was incredibly tender and the sauce worked well with the holliandaise. The shrimp was delicious, the fish paste took well, though the shrimp were a bit chewy and difficult to cut. I had been craving an eggs benedict, so i came to the professionals. Despite their reputation, they still exceeded my eggspectations! Five Stars.

    I ate at Eggspectation in downtown Montreal about 4 times for breakfast and each meal was good…read more They have a great selection and the staff were very nice. Please note, it looks like the Richmond restaurant is permanently closed!

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    Leisure Tea & Coffee

    Leisure Tea & Coffee

    3.9
    (115 reviews)
    1.6 km
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    I got hot grass jelly which includes other toppings. It's not that sweet and the overall vibe of…read morethe cafe is relaxing and vintage-like. It's a nice place to chill and work.

    This place has been around for many years but I've only now gotten around to trying it…read more It's a cute little place. The walls are decorated with pictures from Europe and the teacups are very "British." Besides scone and tea, you can get regular food here as well such as fries, salt & pepper chicken, and radish cake to name just a few. You can also get cold drinks like juice & bubble tea, and bubble tea drinks here too. So...not your typical British style Afternoon Tea joint. Kind of half restaurant, half tea place. My friend had a pot of Leisure Fresh Fruit tea and a scone. We'd already had lunch a bit earlier and while my friend had room for a scone, I had zero room in my stomach for any food so I just had a pot of Longan Red Date tea. It was a cold day so a pot of hot tea really hit the spot. I thought it a bit pricy at first, but when the tea came, I saw that the teabags were Fortnum & Mason teabags. That is a very a prestigious company from all the way over in England. When I realized we were drinking Fortnum & Mason tea, all of a sudden $10.25 didn't seem so extravagant any more. My friend said her scone seemed like more of a biscuit than a scone. It came with butter and jam. I think she wished there had been some clotted cream to go with it. I can't say too much about the food as I only had one pot of tea but I was impressed that it was Fortnum & Mason tea, and I very much enjoyed the flavor of the Longan & Red Dates in my tea.

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