Management sent a defensive email admitting they knew promotional stock was completely gone before…read moreopening on Monday, August 3rd. They claimed they didn't keep me waiting because they told me at 7:30 AM--completely ignoring that they watched me stand in the freezing cold from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM (an hour and a half) before saying a word. They also heavily denied the food safety issues, despite their own staff admitting on the phone that the heated blue cheese wrap has a history of making people sick. They care more about protecting their corporate image than fixing their dangerous kitchen practices and total lack of community transparency. Avoid this place at all costs. Complete failure of integrity and customer service for their 50th Anniversary promo. I arrived at 6:00 AM on Monday, August 3rd to line up, only for a staff member to tell us at 7:30 AM that there was zero promotional stock left. Turning away your earliest customers 30 minutes before opening due to poor planning is bad enough, but she then insultingly told us we could stay to buy items at 'regular price only.' They never updated their social media to warn the public, letting locals freeze in the cold on a holiday morning. Management has ignored three private emails over a full business day. Disgraceful treatment of a loyal community.

Hands down the best sourdough flavors in the city! The cafe is small but packs a ton of options!…read moreI've tried their jalapeño cheddar, French onion, and garlic parm sourdough and they are all great! Their focaccia pizzas are so delicious, made on their in-house focaccia and topped with delicious toppings (mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula). I've also enjoyed their muffins and shortbread cookies! Such a well rounded menu, full of delicious home made foods and reasonably priced. Service has also been too notch and I've made it a weekly trip to try new things. I've never been disappointed!!

Such a Gem on Main Street! The treats are great and the coffee is very good…read more Staff are very friendly and it has got a variety of things to sell besides baked goods cakes coffee and MORE! Les and Andrew

I absolutely love everything about this café, and I can't believe it's been over six years since I…read morelast wrote about it! Their coffee and pastries are consistently delicious. Honestly, there isn't a single thing I didn't like. The space has changed a bit over the past few years. Part of it now is retail and the other half is the café. It still has the cozy charm and there's even outdoor seating which is perfect for summer. Yesterday, I chatted with the barista and learned that the owner/pastry chef trained in Paris. That might explain why everything tastes so amazing!

The closer it gets to 12pm noon it gets packed / noisy…read more.. ~Arrived early enough for the ambiance of a quiet café, this 1st meet n greet conversation got off to a good start, naturally we started talking louder over the increasing Saturday volume. Shoulda caught the cues - it turned into a lunch time crowd. Staying way to long, I'm not into noisy rooms. Said our stressed goodbyes...(from the volume) ~I'll stick to their take out apps. Selection at Breka are worth it, just get there very early (and leave early)! Fyi, I had the apple pistachio strudel, coffee americano, guest, a plain croissant, matcha laté

This was an expensive breakfast with some hits and misses. I would order the coffee and donuts (…read morejelly and vanilla frosted with sprinkles). The first's were also a highlight. I would pass on the overpriced croissant breky sammy. Very overpriced for a simple sandwich. We ordered delivery so can only comment on the food. I would reorder the donuts coffee and yummy frittata's.

Melriches on Davie is a landmark neighborhood spot. Full of texture, warmth and kindness. The staff…read moreis friendly, food is great, and the coffee requires zero hipster attitude.

This is where I had my first Latte.Met both my husbands at Melriches on Davie. Coming back soon;…read moreafter 26 years I happy they are still in business!

This is an impressive breakfast spot that has all the treats you need to pack on the calories - and…read moreI mean that in the best way possible. Breakfast is the most importantly meal of the day and this place absolutely delivered. No disappointment detected. Service was snappy and efficient which I appreciated as I only had minutes before my guided tour of Van started...plus i did build up an appetite having walked 3 beautiful scenic miles to get there. The staff was genuinely pleasant and friendly - exactly what I've come to expect from Canadians and made for a very warm experience. Prices were fair and right on par with similar establishments, nothing outrageous. But what really topped this review to five stars was the butter, flaky fresh made croissant. Pure perfection and the highlight of the meal. If you're looking for Panera Bread on steroids with great service and better tasting food then this is the place. Highly Recommend!!!

Terra Breads has delicious sandwich and pastries, but what makes it stand out is the bread. I guess…read moreit would make sense as it's right in the name. I've had their sour dough and olive loaf. Both are outstanding and keeps me coming back.

Cool cafe - nice to enjoy alone or with friends. They serve good coffee, pastries, breakfast…read moreitems, and midday snacks. This is a order at cashier spot with no table service so they meet my simple expectations for their service with decent politeness, accuracy and efficiency. Plus i find it convenient that they open as early as 7am. Some of my usual purchases here are the matcha drinks, chocolate croissants and earl grey muffins. I give 5 stars to their matcha and I recommend trying their sipping matcha drink if you are a matcha lover like me. They are quite spacious and you can work on your laptop here but it can get busy. It's not my first choice as study/work cafe because I prefer cafes with quiet corners with outlets or relaxing soft music and I find this spot has more of a hipster ambiance and is more ideal as a chill place for hanging out. Hmm, maybe come here to reply work emails but why overwork here when its vibes are set for unwinding ;-) There are side street parking available -- being able to park close by is a plus. Cafes in location with free parking options are the best, so you can buy items to go or you can choose to stay and relax, without the hassles of metered parking expiring and getting parking tickets. This place sells coffee beans and a variety of higher priced merchandise items, in case you need gift ideas or want the luxury of retail therapy for happy vibes.

I've been to matchsticks before and in various locations and always for takeaway…read more Their baked goods are usually great and their coffee is ok. I actually did some digging and self reflection before writing this as this was some weeks back that I tried to sit with my initials reaction. Popped in around 3pm on a weekday as I was in the area to pick up an americano and some pastries. The 5 minutes that I was around the counter and the interaction between myself and staff (one barista and one cashier) was odd. I made myself sit in a corner to sit with my own feelings post interaction. I'm not going to spend more time ruminating that encounter in detail. However, if one googles the signs and ideology of what a hipster is. I've received pure negative stereotype of a hipster. I found the cashier to me cold and smidge condescending, the barista didn't even acknowledge me, ignored my question and is clearly not deaf or blind when he was calling other patrons drink orders out. This poor Canadian even muttered an accidental thank you when I picked up my drink out of habit. That last one is one me. My 1st world problem of "to be me and be kind to others or straight out be reactionary when put in such situation is going to have me ready for my next battle with a passive aggrissive hipster at their work. ding ding let the battle commence. I'm ready.

Outstanding! We had the Mix cater our Garden Party for 50 people and it was fantastic. The desserts…read morewere so delicious and truly beautiful. They were arranged on stunning gold platters along with a marque that displayed the menu of handcrafted desserts, cookies and brownies. Beyond this they were super professional, on time and really great to work with. I would absolutely recommend them for your next party.

Lots to love here: an abundant selection of delicious pastries and lunches, friendly staff that…read moreseem genuinely happy to be there, and a warm, rustic environment. It feels very at home in this neighbourhood. I've been a few times and I love the food here; the baking tastes homemade in the best way. So far I have tried the veggie galette, the sour cream coffee cake, and morning glory muffin. They also did a great job on my London fog! There is a big selection of sweet and savoury baked goods, including single serve things like muffins, scones, cookies, and pie slices, and multi-serving items like whole loaves of bread, bags of small cookies, and I think whole cakes/pies. There are also some sandwiches in addition to the baked goods. Reasonable prices.

Great place to study or get some work done downtown! After trying most of the Starbucks and local…read morecafes downtown, I really enjoy studying at this Blenz. It's very spacious, kinda busy in the mornings but everyone is respectful with their voice so it just becomes background noise. It's located in Bentall 5 tower so you'll many see people in business meetings/interviews. My tip for the people studying is to go to the back of the cafe and snag one of the three tables by the fireplace. The table is big enough, seats are super comfy, well lit and there's plug in by the walls. Wifi is really stable. I can't comment on the food but the coffee was just the same old Blenz menu you get everywhere. They often walk around sampling drinks.

Big window is nice but no curtain in hot afternoon. And at shady part, they leave messy tables even…read morethe cafe isn't busy at all. So lazy workers.