I was in the area and happened to walk by this coffee shop…read more Very clean and nice ambient. Because there was an adverisemwnt for a matcha so i ordered a matcha latte together with an almond croissant. I have to say the matcha latte was very disappointing. Either it was the matcha they use or the way they made it. the whole latte was tasteless, nothing more than a warm milk the almond croissant was ok. lacking almond flavor and very minimal almond. But overall it was alright for a coffee shop not specializing in pastry

I'm conflicted with coffee loft. I love coffee. I love coffee shops. I love pastries. Coffee loft…read morehas all these, but it's just okay. To be clear, it's a great vibe inside. Plenty of seats for small groups and big groups. High ceilings make the location feel spacious. And it was busy with a lot of people. I think if I'm going to hang out with people, coffee loft would be a great spot. However, I don't think the coffee and pastries are particularly good. But of course, I'm a bit biased since these are the things I look for in coffee shops: the coffee. It's not bad. It's just okay. So in short, I think if you're looking for a place to hang, Coffee Loft is great! If you're looking for coffee or pastries, there are other places. Still worth visiting though!

I have visited this cafe frequently when I'm in the commercial area - they are a definitely a…read morecommunity favorite for the locals in the area. Cafe usually has some soft music going - with stringed lights - really giving off a warm cozy vibe - I'd say a great study spot on a rainy day. This cafe takes pride in creating moments of connection with their guests - you will definitely feel welcomed - the team is eager to help and are knowledgeable with offerings and can make great suggestions. My personal favorites during my visits would be Thai milk tea, Vietnamese Ice coffee, Roasted milk tea and the steamed Baos! They also offer DIY Bubble tea kits - which I've gifted to friends , and received praise for. They are currently also at the Richmond Night Market this year - offering a London fog series - I'd recommend the "Vancouver Maple Fog" -

Quaint little space on the corner of Commercial St and Victoria. Limited seating available…read more Brought the kids for ice cream; $4.50 for a kids scoop feels kinda steep, especially if it's just from a wholesale pail. I perused the drink menu and prices were around $8. Some of the items sounded pretty good, but they had limited staff working and there was a large group order ahead of us. Free street parking available...if you can find it. Parking in the area is terrible.

2 years later and still my fav spot for matcha lattes! The staff are sooo friendly and the drinks…read moreare quality! Love that oat milk is free to substitute! Highly recommend their mochi pastries and icecream too!

iced matcha latte with oat milk and a chance to win a whisked away to japan? okay, avik, you have…read moremy attention. stopped into avik a little after 3:00 pm on a tuesday, on my way to an appointment, and the place was packed. not exactly surprising given that this west broadway café has become known for its specialty coffee and tea, house made pastries, and all sorts of creative japanese inspired treats. it's a bright, modern space, and there's a lot going on once you start looking around. i went with the iced matcha latte with oat milk, and it was a solid matcha. smooth, nicely balanced, and definitely enough to satisfy the afternoon matcha craving. avik describes its matcha as a high grade tea offering, alongside hojicha, chai and london fog, so tea clearly gets more than an obligatory spot on the menu. then there's the pastry display. so. many. things. the strawberry matcha cookie immediately caught my eye, but then there was a mochi black sesame croissant and i was basically standing there thinking, wait, what?! the menu leans into those japanese flavours in some really fun ways, and there are enough interesting combinations to make a return visit feel very necessary. the strawberry matcha cookie, for example, combines matcha, dried strawberries, white chocolate and cream cheese. the ordering setup is also very much of the future is now variety. there's a huge tablet for self ordering, plus a sliding freezer case for chocolates and ice cream bars. because apparently a regular pastry case wasn't futuristic enough. and then there was the little bonus dangling in front of me: the chance to win a trip to japan through the whisked away to japan promotion, courtesy of paragon. considering how much i've been thinking about japan lately, that felt like a particularly well timed bit of temptation. i sure could use a trip to japan right about now. between the matcha, the creative pastries, the japanese inspired flavours and the very modern ordering setup, avik is a fun stop when the usual coffee and croissant routine needs a little shaking up. even on a packed tuesday afternoon, there was plenty to catch the eye and plenty of reasons to start planning the next visit.

The cocktails are amazing at this place. Small delicious tight menu for dinner service Thursday to…read moreSunday only. Ambiance and vibes are really great and changes with the DJ playing that night!

Glad I finally got to come and try this beautiful place since Chef Ryan told me about the…read morerestaurant at a friend's concert. Ordered the carpaccio and it was delicious! Saw someone else eating a fabulous-looking sandwich and yes, I did order it because I realized I've been eating children's-sized portions all day. Turned out to be the lamb sandwich that was great. Our server Poorna took very good care of our big group and I especially appreciate that she remembered me by name at the end to give me the right bill and receipt because everyone paid separately. Owner Anna also made an appearance and helpfully took a photo of my friend and I. Chef Ryan wasn't there tonight but he has designed a wonderful menu! My only feedback is that the music on the patio makes things really loud and I'd say it isn't needed.

This was a quick walk from my hotel and the taro latte was what brought me in. The staff were so…read morefriendly when I walked in. They did up charge for alternative milk. The cafe was cozy with lots of comfy seats. The latte was the perfect temperature and taste- the color was so vibrant too!

Within in walking distance from several fine hotels, you will find this is little diamond in the…read morerough for fresh organic coffee and delicious baked goods. The service is exceptional and the coffee choices are great. Just out their morning combo deals.

This small coffee shop offers some unique and seasonal coffee options. The space is quite compact,…read morewith a few small tables available for dine-in. Parking can be a bit tricky -- if you're lucky, you might find street parking right out front. With limited space inside, expect a line outside if there are more than a few people ahead of you. We ordered the Earl Grey Matcha, Earl Grey Flat White, and a Pastéis de Nata. The drinks took about five minutes to prepare, and the staff worked efficiently. Their menu seems to rotate seasonally, so you might find limited-time or specialty flavors depending on when you visit. As for the drinks, they were just okay in my opinion. The flat white was quite strong, and while it included Earl Grey syrup, the flavor didn't come through as clearly as expected. The Pastéis de Nata was decent -- not too sweet, but a bit dense. Overall, prices are reasonable for what you get. Worth a visit if you're curious about their seasonal offerings.

The friendliest staff I've ever met. It's a very hipster bougie place with two locations. The…read moreowners are pretty instagram famous but what stands out is their commitment to providing a good workplace, they don't offer a tip option as they just make the price $9 and excellent matcha. My sister talked up their frozen matcha here and it delivered! I got the frozen matcha that they are known for and I added a little of the passion fruit syrup which is actual fruit. This was excellent. They also do the traditional strawberry as well. They also had the best cardamom bun I've ever had. Truly a must visit if you live here or you're visiting. The way they do the frozen matcha is amazing. Truly epic.

This cute little coffee shop was the only one on my morning walk without a line. Could have been…read morebag thing, but my iced americano was and wrap was very good! PappaRoti offers up pastries, sandwiches, breakfast wraps, and other bites for those mid morning cravings. I went with the lumberjack breakfast wrap with eggs, potato, and bacon. This wrap also had a soft cheese in it, but it didn't quite fit the flavor combo, it was off-putting. Might have been a camembert? Any way... I also ordered an iced Americano with one pump of sugar-free hazelnut syrup. This was slightly bitter, but with the syrup balancing out the espresso. This drink was delicious. They have tables for dine-in options and a few outside on their front patio area. I got mine to go, to enjoy in my hotel room. If you're traveling as a tourist or a business person in the area, this is a great option for a quick caffeine boost and a light nosh.

The service here is wonderful the 2 girls were really sweet…read more We ordered a Karak milk tea, drip coffee and espresso macchiato. The OG bun and crazy for kayak were delicious they remind me of a concha from Mexico City. The crazy kaya bun was just an OG bun with the kayak spread and honey on the side. I was hoping for more salted butter and kaya together but the buns were still good by itself. The karak tea reminds me of a chai but more on the ginger side. It's essentially a ginger milk tea just not super gingery.

I came in wanting to try the coffee, but there were no seats available inside or outside, so I…read moreasked for a cold brew to go. I was told they don't offer to go cups and that I would need to either rent a reusable cup for $3 and bring it back later, or drink from a mug. Since I'm not a regular customer and was just passing by, neither option really worked for me. Unfortunately, I ended up leaving without even being able to try the coffee. I understand the sustainability idea, but it would be nice to have at least some practical option for customers who genuinely need takeaway.

Great neighborhood coffee shop that I found buzzing on a Saturday morning. Many people brought…read moretheir dogs, and thankfully there is plenty of seating on the patio. I ordered a special drink: the Orange Carmel Cloud, a fancy cold brew coffee. It was super refreshing and tasty. Would definitely come back and maybe check out their Kits location next time.