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    Waves Coffee House

    3.3 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Salina S.

    They always have fun new feature drinks. I enjoy going to this location. Lots of tables and a patio in the summer.

    I came to Wave Coffee House near the hotel around 9 a.m. on Saturday morning.
    Nami N.

    I came to Wave Coffee, about 2 minutes' walk from the hotel, around 9 o'clock this morning on Sat. There were a few customers in the store, but it wasn't crowded at all. I, who had no appetite, looked into the bake case to see what to eat for breakfast. I don't usually eat muffins, but I caught my eye with cranberries, bitter orange muffins, lemons, and zucchini muffins. Then, I ordered both and ordered the store's signature Nanaimo. I decided to try Wave au lait for drinks. I didn't add the tip because it was to go when I paid. Maybe that's why the women on the staff didn't smile at me and told me to come get the drink. I feel that tipping is becoming commonplace but requires a smile and gratitude. I took it back to the hotel and had cranberry orange muffin and Wave au lait, and it tasted good. I couldn't eat anything else, but I'm sure good taste!

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    Ambre M.

    Unfortunately I have to give yet another disappointing review. I really wish I didn't have too, but it seems a lot of places I go to don't seem to get my order correctly. Maybe it's for their inability to pay attention or they just don't care. First time coming to this Waves location. I ordered a jasmine green tea with extra milk to cool it a bit. When I got the tea it was warm and didn't taste at all of green tea and more like a cup of luke warm milk. The lady never allowed the tea bag to properly steep before putting an extreme amount of milk. If you are unsure about something always communicated with the customer and don't just assume. I won't be coming back to this location.

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    Rachel C.

    Cute and convenient coffee shop with strong coffee! This would be a really great place to study or catch up with friends. Friendly staff and clean bathrooms if you're looking for a caffeine boost and treat.

    a cup of coffee and a muffin
    Leon H.

    Aloha People; my first time trying out this local coffee house and wow. Great little place with amazing service , great coffee and treats along with breakfast sandwiches and more. Love the decor of the place and super clean. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did.

    Receipt for 11 cents for barista messing up my order.

    I ordered my drink three times and they still gave me a hot drink instead of a frappe. The board that the customer sees doesn't detail what type of drink you're paying for so I was questioning the accuracy. They actually made me run my card for 11 cents after they messed up the order. I couldn't understand the barista and she apparently couldn't understand me. Horrible experience.

    Denise W.

    This Wave locates in a very nice location near downtown in Yaletown. Its on the first floor of TV Tower building. Lots of residence come have get their coffee here. Their coffee is the same as any other wave. I like the fact they have 3 kinds of sugar. Sugarcane sugar or regular sugar. For honey you will have to ask. They have a a good number of seats inside. They used to have a free drip coffee deal in mobile bandit but that is gone. Guess this location got too busy. No need for advertisement or promo like that.

    Chai Tea Latte
    Kendra S.

    Easy to find and great service. You do have to remember to ask for the code to the bathroom, but as long as it isn't a busy time that isn't an issue. Recommend for a quick stop or an extended stay.

    Very very bad service and leaked cup - very disappointing brand and please don't go there
    Yu X.

    Very very bad service and leaked cup - very disappointing brand and please don't go there

    Ice tea which is actually ice water with a tea bag
    Selah T.

    I would rate the service a 8/10, the baristas were super sweet and quick! However, I ordered an ICED tea. Not iced water with a tea bag in it. They didn't even boil/steep tea before adding it into the ice. I gave this place 2 chances-- and they did the SAME thing for my second order !!!!

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    Service was good. Coffee drinks were weak and pastries were hard (blueberry muffins) did not taste fresh on Christmas Day morning.

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    I really enjoyed the breakfast samosas, which had nicely spiced lentils in them, and the coffee! Great place for an inexpensive breakfast!

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    4.4(31 reviews)
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    I love Avik! Came here to get some work done with my coworker. We were there for a good 4hrs. The…read morecafe has wifi and charging points so it's a great place to get work done. I tried their beef bulgogi sandwich for the first time, it was really good! Also got their strawberry matcha cookie which was good but I thought it was a bit too sweet for my liking. Their jasmine matcha cookie remains my favourite! I also tried their matcha cheesecake which was really good! Not too sweet, the perfect amount of :) I would recommend coming here if you want good food, drinks, and a lively space to get work done! Also their service is always amazing! Very kind staff :)

    I think it was one of those Cherry Blossom Food Festivals that brought this place to my attention…read moreabout a year or two ago. Been wanting to try it for awhile and now I finally have. We ordered the following: Tiramisu Latte Caprese Bite London Fog Apple Cookie Cherry Matcha Tonic Tiramisu Sea Salt Caramel Gelato The Cherry Matcha Tonic was pretty but wasn't too crazy about the flavor. I should have just gone with my original gut instinct and chosen a hot beverage like Hojicha Latte or something like that. I was sort of thirsting for something cooler for a change though, and the Cherry Matcha Tonic was the first "cool" drink that caught my eye so I decided to go for it. Won't do that again. Everything else was good though. The Sea Salt Caramel Gelato was the star of the show! In the store there's a sign beneath their gelato section that says "Canadian Gelato Champion". I believe it after tasting the Sea Salt Caramel! They had Nama Chocolates too. I was tempted to get some but...only so much a person's wallet and waistline can handle at one time. Will try the Nama Chocolate some other time. You can order in person here, or you can place an "Express" order at the Kiosk. We tried both ways of ordering. Ordered at the counter first and then after finished my Cherry Matcha Tonic decided I wanted to try the Sea Salt Gelato so then tried ordering that from the Kiosk. Most of the parking in this area is paid but I lucked out and got a free spot right around the corner from this place!

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    4.4(38 reviews)
    1.7 kmFairview Slopes

    Lumeire was my favorite cafe I was the first customer when they opened I happened to be walking by…read moreand noticed a grand opening so I popped in for a Java and a baked treat. The cashier at the tillis the most kindest nicest friendly petson I have ever met so are the rest of the staff.the main cashier was always dressed with a smile and cheerful friendly demeanor that was genuine, I was away the week they closed so I didn't know they closed. I started going here practically ever day for the treats and coffee and other drinks, because I hate Starbucks the people are not welcoming or friendly but lumeire was always friendly and nice I will miss the staff dearly and the decor was very cozy like the netherlands cafes are. lumiere pls come back we all miss you . Maybe try to come to upper cambie and 19th that area has alot pedestrians. Hope lumeir comes back they are the best coffee shoppe in all of Vancouver.

    solid coffee shop with some asian-oriented flavours. I tried one of their seasonal specials, a hot…read moreblack sesame latte. Actually pretty good. The ladies at the counter were nice enough. Space is clean. I didnt stay or have any of their food though so cant really comment on more than that. Pricing is high but similar to other local coffee shops. If i was in the area I would come back for their special items. Overall solid 4 stars. A step above any of the big chains for sure. But it isnt good enough that I would go out of my way for it. If you're nearby though, worth a visit.

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    49th Parallel Coffee - holiday feature, iced strawberry matcha with cold foam

    49th Parallel Coffee

    4.3(288 reviews)
    1.0 kmDowntown
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    An update to my previous review. We heard that the London Fog drink was invented in Vancouver in…read more1997. Knowing how good 49th Parallel is with coffee I thought I'd try their version of the London Fog. I wasn't disappointed. In fact it was best London Fog I've ever had. I've had them at other places but I've never seen a preparation like 49th. They use loose leaf Earl Gray tea in a tall paper tea bag. They put the bag in your cup pour the steamed milk in and the tea steeps right into the milk. It's the smoothest London Fog I've had and isn't cloyingly sweet like many I've had.

    We stopped by 49th Parallel Coffee in Vancouver and it was the first thing we ate after flying in…read moreearlier that morning. I was in need of a snack and this was a short walk from our hotel. 49th Parallel is well known for their thoughtfully sourced, house-roasted coffees and their cult-favorite donuts, but they also offer a small menu of sandwiches if you're looking for something more filling. It wasn't too busy when we got there, though most of the tables were taken. We ordered a mix of sweet and savory: the chestnut brûlée donut, a salted caramel old fashioned, and a couple of breakfast sandwiches--the Doug and the Cascadia--both served on soft, buttery brioche buns. My other half also grabbed an Americano to go with it all. The chestnut brûlée donut was my fav of the bunch. The chestnut flavor was perfectly balanced--nice and light. The sandwiches were also good, especially thanks to that pillowy soft brioche. Overall, 49th Parallel was the perfect stop for a small, simple snack! Would recommend.

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