I came back to Nemesis Coffee for a second visit. The first time I came here I had a great…read moreexperience, so I was excited to come back. This time it actually wasn't that busy. There were quite a few empty tables and the place felt pretty relaxed. I was doing a bit of work and ended up staying a little longer than the 90-minute table limit. One of the staff members came up to us and said, "Hey, you guys have been here longer than 90 minutes. You'll have to leave soon." I told him that was fine and asked if I could just finish my coffee. He said okay, but then about a minute later he came back with a to-go cup and said, "Here you go, you guys can leave now." Honestly, that caught me off guard. Especially since it wasn't busy and there were still plenty of open tables. During my first visit, Jimmy went above and beyond to make sure everything was great, and I don't think he would have handled it that way. The coffee is still great and I really like the space, but this experience definitely made me think twice about coming back.

My friend has always raved about Nemesis coffee and brought me back a box of their beautifully…read morepackaged Allan & Senel Campos La Toboba Jocotes beans for me to try. I was HOOKED. During my last trip to Surrey, I made sure to stop by and fill up on caffeine and pastries. This location looks like an Apple Store from the outside with a modern glass exterior and minimalistic interior. From what my friends have told me, this location is much larger than their Downtown Vancouver location. Upon entering, the first thing I saw was Nemesis' vibrant colored boxes nicely lined up on a table next to the window for purchase in addition to merch (shirts, mugs, etc.) featuring their simplistic upside down blue heart logo. They switch out the coffee varieties on a regular basis, and so make sure to check their site first if you are looking for a certain bean! After perusing the merch, I made my way to the line and was captivated by the fancy high-end pastries in the glass counter. The company that makes the pastries is called Dope and they had everything from cookies to croissants to cakes and crullers. Prices were reasonable and I paid under $20 USD for four pastries. They had unique flavors including: strawberry & pistachio danish, tiramisu croissant, churro cruller, iced cap cruller, apple hojicha fritter, ube donut, and more. Like the Nemesis packaging, the Dope pastry boxes were art pieces on their own and probably the prettiest to-go boxes I've ever seen; they are a bright vibrant blue with their signature smile and tongue character logo and metallic writing. They literally look like designer shoe boxes. Nemesis features two seasonal drinks at a time, but they don't offer any flavored drinks otherwise and so if you're looking for a basic vanilla latte, this is not the place. The two seasonal drinks they were featuring in February were the Beet Root Latte and the Black Sesame Corn Latte (no coffee in this one though). Personally, neither quite appealed to me and so I just ordered a basic OAT MILK LATTE sweetened with simple syrup (you could alternatively get it sweetened with honey). The espresso was smooth and the oat milk was nice and creamy. To share with my family, I also ordered the... - APPLE HOJICHA FRITTER ($4.75 CAN) - as someone who doesn't normally like donuts, this fritter was the best fritter I've ever had and definitely on the not-to-sweet side. It was crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and full of apple pieces, apple spiced compote, and cinnamon. The hojicha dusting was subtle but added a nice slight earthiness to the pastry. I liked this pastry so much, I ended up ordering another one later on! - The ICED CAP CRULLER ($4.75 CAN) - this cruller was also fantastic and full of espresso flavor. The espresso cream filling and the condensed milk glaze were delicious and tasted like I was eating a Vietnamese coffee. 10/10 would get this again! - BROWN BUTTER BANANA CAKE ($5.75 CAN) - this cake was super moist and had a beautiful piping of cinnamon espresso buttercream on top. I'd say this one was the least unique of the pastries I ordered, but was a solid slice of banana bread and the buttercream was smooth and light. - CHOCOLATE ORANGE SUISSE ($7.50 CAN) - this pastry was the most interesting texture-wise as it has a crispy exterior that reminded me of chowmein noodles, wrapped around a croissant. The candied orange was very distinct and could be tasted in both the chocolate orange filling and the outside. While the most expensive of the pastries (probably because of the extra labor it takes for this one), I thoroughly enjoyed every bite and would order this one again too. The seating areas and bathrooms are clean. Service is excellent- we got our orders within 10 minutes after ordering and they come by to give you water and silverware as needed. TLDR, Nemesis is 1000% worth the stop and I can't wait to be back whenever I am in Surrey next. Overall, 5/5 for coffee and pastries, 5/5 for service, 5/5 for atmosphere

We tried a new restaurant (to us) in Surrey last night called Skye Avenue. It was such a lovely…read moreexperience. It is beautifully appointed It has nice high ceilings but there is still a warm welcoming feel. It's the staff. They are all so welcoming and treat you like they are genuinely happy to serve you. They have music playing but it is subtle, adds nicely to the ambiance and is not too loud. The food was very good. We got there before happy hour so we were able to order a couple of glasses of decent house wines for $6.00 a glass and shared an appetizer of crispy chicken lettuce bites. For entrees my husband had an 8 oz. prime rib special. It was so good. cooked as he had requested it. One of the better prime ribs that we've tasted and it was only $30.00 as a Sunday special. I had the lamb loin that was also very good. Service was also very good. Our server, Stella was so busy but she checked on us regularly to ensure that we were well taken care of. It is so nice when you go to a restaurant and it exceeds your expectations. This has the vibe of a fine dining restaurant with the décor, the muted background music, the service and the food. The prices are very reasonable for what they offer. We highly recommend and we'll be back.

I'd like to do 4.5/5 but I'm not allowed half stars. I finally got to visit this restaurant that…read morehas been on my list. I didn't actually realize how close it was via transit as it is right at the Surrey Central building where the Surrey SFU campus is. I believe it is the old pub/liquor store that used to be there. It is very beautifully decorated inside for the holiday season and spacious. It looks like it could honestly be nice for corporate events or semi private gatherings like a birthday/retirement or just regular date night. Our server was very nice so no qualms there. The only thing that threw me off was that our table was seated next to a bit of a gap by a booth and servers kept going through that area "as a short cut", which was a little tight on my end instead of them going around our table. that being said it was relatively empty when we came in, so I was kind of hoping that we didn't have to sit so close to other guests when there were available tables elsewhere. We caught happy hour which was nice and I would recommend their prime rib slider. The lettuce chicken wraps were good but nothing to venture out solely for. We had asked if they could substitute tofu instead of the chicken but we weren't able to make any adjustments to the dish. Our waiter did mention that there is a prime rib special on Sundays and that sounds really good. He also recommended to call ahead and reserve as it can often be sold out the day of. The truffle Parmesan fries were great, we got the cheese on the side as my friend is vegan. She had a crispy tofu bowl and said it was good. I'd like to come back for their prime rib special with my family. Pay parking lot is right across from the restaurant by the skytrain. too bad the restaurant doesn't validate parking.

My first time here was amazing but I went again for Sunday brunch and this experience was…read moredisappointing. They have 1 girl working behind the pastries counter and only 2 servers in a packed restaurant. The pastry girl greeted us but the servers were so flustered that I had to flag them down to tell them I had a reservation. My first time here I loved the girly decor but this time all I saw were dirty dishes on the table. The servers looked stressed and one girl even dropped a tray full of glasses. There was a long wait to order, get our food, and get our bill. My friend ordered the pork belly eggs benny and it was as delicious as last time. I ordered the truffled mushroom frittata and it was nothing special. It was mostly overcooked eggs with mushrooms and a slice of toast that tasted plain. I told the server it was my friend's birthday and I wanted something special for her. Last time I ordered creme brûlée and they put sparklers on it and "happy birthday" with icing sugar. This time their dessert options were all brunch items: tiramisu French toast, chocolate French toast, hot cakes. None of them sounded appealing and they brought out vanilla ice cream in a small bowl and presentation was pathetic. This place has gone downhill, will not be returning.

I love Australian cafe's. The food is great, and the…read moreatmosphere is chic. Ruex delivered both of these things. The food had a twist of creativity in both the taste and the look, satisfying your palette and your camera. And just like in Australia, their coffee was good but super tiny. Our favorite dish was the peaches and cream hotcakes. Very refreshing. It also had some cream cheese, so it was sweet and savory. Their chicken on their waffle was very nice as well, but their waffle was a savory waffle. Which took away the pleasant combo of sweet and savory. But still very good. I would just order more friend chicken next time. well cooked, crispy pork belly too mmm. Price was decent as portions were generous. Service was friendly, and the food took a moderate food amount of time. We went at 2pm to eat brunch, so hoping that it wouldn't take longer during more peak hours. Parking is a bit of a hassle as it's underground parking. A bit of a trek to come to the restaurant, but I think that's the norm now in greater Vancouver area. Sadly the norm is also paid parking with no validation. But I won't dock off points for the restaurant for that Their menu rotates, so I would love to come back and try something new.

We ordered dinner last night for to go. Sisig is good,…read moreKaldereta is good, but the sinigang we ordered wala pong lasa.

We drove up from Seattle and stopped in Surrey to try a boodle fight-style Filipino meal, and it…read morewas such an amazing experience! My son had a blast, and we loved sampling all the different dishes--BBQ pork, shrimp, fried chicken, pork belly, squid stuffed with vegetables, fresh okra, and corn. The rice was so fragrant and flavorful. The Halo Halo was incredible; we couldn't get enough! It had just the right amount of sweetness, with a perfect mix of ube ice cream and traditional Filipino street dessert flavors. Sharing a meal together on the table like this reminded me of home in Indonesia, though we don't have this exact family-style setup. We absolutely loved the experience and can't wait to come back. It's truly a hidden gem!

Decor is great. Lots of seating options. Service is good and attentive! I am slightly biased…read morebecause we were hoping to have lunch here! Made resos for 12:30 and were told we could only order brunch. I ordered the SHAKSHUKA (Two baked eggs, spiced tomato pepper sauce, feta, basil oil, parsley, cilantro, grilled sourdough) and a side of their breakfast potatoes! The potatoes are amazing!! Do not skimp on it! The Shakshuka was a pass. The tomato sauce was flavourless and watery. Chunky but no real flavour. The cilantro and parsley were long stems if it so not easy to eat. And to be honest, I didn't taste the cilantro. I don't know how but one of the eggs were undercooked which was icky. The feta was sheep feta which is not my fav. The grilled sourdough was great. The dish was below mid. Location is convenient and service was good, but the food was just ok.

This restaurant at the Civic hotel is very good. Solid menu with a variety of unique meals as well…read moreas some standards. I've eaten here many times now and it's a solid 4+ stars consistently. I love the salt and pepper wings and the fries are just as good with it. Really like the Brussels sprouts too and the pizza and sandwiches are good. Great bar restaurant atmosphere with many TVs. I must compliment the service though which is always 5 stars. The main bartender is way cool and accommodating. A strong staple to the whole vibe of the place. Definitely recommend Dominion especially with some limitations for some of us around the Surrey area.

Fresgos has been sold last year and although it is still solid the cleanliness is a slight level…read moredown. They still have one of the best omlettes but last year we had to schnitzel and the old oil was prevelent in the flavor profile. One more visit this summer for their super sub and that'll determine its final rating for me

Longtime fan. Went there today. Place was empty, they didn't have ingredients for some of the best…read moreitem's. Daily specials were samosas, curry chicken, or butter chicken. New owners looking bling bling, but no one comes here for Indian food. RIP fresgos

Prado is conveniently located near Surrey Central station and KPU. Nice cafe with plenty of room to…read moresit and study. They tend to close early at 5PM. I had their Blueberry scone ($4.95) and flat white ($5.10). Scone was not bad. There weren't much pastries to choose from when I was there after 4. Flat white was tiny and tasted bit too bitter for me. There was a washroom on the rear side, but it's only open during business hours. I can only think of 3 stars for overall experience. It was too expensive for just a small pastry and coffee.

A lovely cafe with lots of space/seats…read more Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy anything I ordered but it wasn't bad. It was more about my fussy palate and me being picky. I am not a huge fan of sugar. I got a Gluten free cookie. It was overly sweet for me, I couldn't eat even half of it. I don't think the marshmallows were necessary because it's already so sweet! If you're a sweet tooth and GF, this may be the cookie for you! If it only had half of the sugar, I would've loved it. I also got the matcha latte and didn't like it at all. It was grainy and the foam threw me off. If i'm having a hot beverage with foam, I like the foam to be velvety and silky smooth. But again, that's my personal choice and me being fussy. My colleagues had wraps and one said it was delicious. Service was great. The lovely ladies who served us were friendly.

I saw this place opened up replacing the CFC restaurant there previously…read more They're an establishment serving Indian fast food. I had the chicken biryani with some chai. Everything with tip was under $20 and prepared quickly. Both were piping hot and tasty. The biryani had a lot of fragrant spices and a lot of chicken. The chai was great, I only wish the serving was a bit better. The eating area is pretty small, but the interior is colourful and clean. I'm really happy to see some dishes that venture away from what the local Indian fair offers, I will be coming back!

Pindi Dhaba is located right next to the Surrey Central station, it's a small restaurant with not…read moretoo many seating options. However, their food definitely has authentic Pakistani flavours!! We got their Chole puri which was soo big and also their aloo paratha. The portions are so big but the price is still so affordable. The Chole puri came with acchaar (pickles), onion, and sweet dish. They were pretty quick with our order. We also got their chicken biryani but the chicken for that wasn't too flavourful. I'd probably come by again mostly for their paratha and chole puri though!!

A nice restaurant…read more The food was great Ambiance is nice I would heartily recommend.

Decided to give Angelina's another go for brunch and we started off strong. Restaurant was mostly…read moreempty just after 1pm on a Monday, and we were greeted right away. It was clean and bright and we got a nice seat by the window. Our server was quick to say hello and take our drink order. I'm always impressed with the breadth of the menu here. I landed on the Seafood Yummy Hash, and hubby had the Big breakfast, again. Coffee and water came first, and we were both delighted at how good the coffee was. Most diner style restaurants have a very burnt tasting coffee but this was very smooth. Off to a good start! Food came out very quickly and looked amazing. Both dishes were beautifully plated, and the fruit on the big breakfast was not a typical canned special. Things took a turn at the first bite though. Taste 10/10, but our food was cold. Like cold, cold which was surprising given the restaurant was mostly empty, and it came out so quick. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, and very obviously in-house made, but both of our potatoes were quite literally cold, with some of the baby potatoes being hard in the middle still. The sourdough was also stale, but not just stale in taste, it was almost like it had been toasted well in advance and then plated. The review on the big breakfast remains the same as last time. Sausage was amazing, but the bacon and the ham left something to be desired. The server took some time to return back to our table and check in on us. When she did I told her our food was cold. She just kind of made a face, said oooooh, apologized, and that was it. She also had to be reminded to refill our coffees a second time after asking. The last shock came with the bill. While the prices overall were reasonable for very large servings of food, two black coffees came to $11. I know we raved about them at the beginning of the review, but not sure they were $11 good. Really wanted to love it, but not sure it lived up to expectations this time.

A great hidden gem in Surrey. Great customizable burgers and similar fare…read more The staff is fantastic. To order you fill out a sheet so that you can have your burger exactly as you want it. And their fountain pop is jones soda with real cane sugar! Note - location has changed from near 108 and 148 in Surrey to Whalley boulevard, not far from the King George sky train station

Still good. Used to be better. A Surrey classic. Get the small fries unless you want days of…read moreleftovers.