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    49th Parallel Coffee

    4.1 (534 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    49TH PARALLEL COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jeffrey L.

    My go to weekend place for a coffee and a donut. This seasonal visit is a cranberry old fashioned.

    Fuyu W.

    The best latte in my life literary. I've never drunk such a great coffee. The staff was also friendly. I highly recommend everyone trying. Thank you!

    Connie A.

    Delicious coffee! I tried the maple sea salt latte with oat milk and it was so cozy and flavorful but didn't override the espresso. I also bought a bag of the old school espresso (nuttier, chocolate note) and my friend got the epic espresso, which is what they used for the maple sea salt latte, and the notes are sweet and floral. Street parking only, but there is a lot behind the store with several parking spaces. Definitely returning to try the pastries!

    Carl D.

    I really like this place! I love the tables and seats. They are comfortable and conducive for work or relaxation. The sliding doors on the side is open this gorgeous day that goes out to a nice patio. I tried their apple fritter with bacon. I like the caramel outside and the soft texture inside. Came in lunch time there were numerous pastries to choose from. They look fresh. Came back in the afternoon and there was a new batch/kinds to choose from. Place is always clean. The crowd is mixed, combination of students, professionals, young and old. I don't mind driving here from where I live in Richmond because there is free parking on the side streets. You just need to look for a spot as there are lots of cars along the residential area. Along Main St. there are lots of restaurants that may be appealing depending on what you're in the mood for. I highly recommend this place!

    Matcha Citrus Doughnut + London Fog
    Dana S.

    I always love the doughnuts here. Both the "regular" and vegan/gf versions of the cake batter are rich with a texture that almost melts in your mouth. The old fashioneds are messy but worth it. I want to try some bismarcks but they never seem to have them when I'm there in the morning. But they still always have a pretty good assortment when I'm there, with fun seasonal flavours. The coffee and tea are really good too. The ginger chai is one of my favourite chai lattes around with a great spicy depth. The baristas are nice. Lots of seating here, and the building has a nice design and warm, rustic aesthetic.

    Yummy iced donut!
    Trude H.

    Glazed ring today, crisp outside, pillow soft inside. Love these donuts as they are not too sweet. Very tasty, on the larger size, and perfect on a summer day...patio seating is the best! Always friendly staff! Clean, great neighborhood spot! Located at 13th and Main. Lots of street parking.

    Apple bacon fritter and mango passion fruit donut. Both so delish!!
    Jessica S.

    Good coffee and tasty donuts, welcoming service, and lots of seating indoor and outdoor. Ambiance is very laid back with some people doing work on laptops and others chatting and hanging out. We got the apple bacon fritter and mango passion fruit donut with a small coffee and everything was amazing. There's tons of seating indoor with a beautiful patio area with umbrellas and plenty of shade! Def a local favorite now.

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    L C.

    This coffee shop should be called 49th parallel donuts because coffee and donuts are served in equal measure. You will be hard pressed to find non donut savory or sweet options to snack on, but the location and spacious interiors make this shop worth a visit. I will say the donuts do look very tempting, but even Tim Hortons have a good selection of 'other' options. Service was prompt and friendly, Americanos came up quickly, tables were clean and generally tidy. Metal chairs are not very comfy, the country decor is a little log cabinesque, roughing it! We ordered banana bread and savory scone. Scone was large and a little dry, with a spicy kick. The Americano were to my taste quite acidic, not smooth and definitely needing cream and sweetener. Overall the visit was good, no problem to find parking on Main Street or a table to sit inside.

    a variety of pastries on plates
    Vincent P.

    I enjoyed this spot for their coffee and donuts. This was our first stop in Vancouver and it was a great meal for breakfast. They have a decent amount of seating with a patio included. I got a latte and the Strawberry Rubarb Berliner. The latte was a great hot drink for the rainy morning and the donut was super flavorful and sweet! If you're looking for some coffee and donuts, 49th Parallel is a great place to visit.

    Mango vegan (bottom), fruit and floral old fashioned, rhubarb filled donuts
    Huong L.

    This was part of our donut trail and to be honest I was pretty disappointed. I had really high expectations but it was kinda let down. We got one of each kind of donut, a old fashioned, a Bismarck, and a vegan donut. The old fashioned was probably my favorite - the flavor was pretty good and it was a standard old fashioned. The rhubarb bismarck donuts was good, light and fluffy, the rhubarb filling was more of a jam, so a little thicker than a custard filling im use to but still good. The vegan mango/coconut donut --this was probably the least favorite. It was soooooo mushy and slimy that it tasted more like a banana bread (a very moist one) than a donut. I was sad because I wanted my friends to try vegan donuts but this was not a good first impression. Overall, it was ok

    a donut and iced coffee
    Jamie K.

    Go to coffee shop in Vancouver. Great selection -- especially seasonal drinks. The donuts are to dieeee for. The French crueller was amazing!! Friendly staff, great location in Mt Pleasant and a great space in a historic building with exposed bricks and wood. The ambiance is perfect for working

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    Really great coffee and friendly knowledgeable service. Pleasant, warm environment. They know their coffee well!

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    Loveee their coffee. Their drip coffee is just as good as their espresso beans. Donuts is a win for me too!

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    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.

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    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.

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    dropped into elysian coffee on west broadway after discovering that lumière is now permanently…read moreclosed. it wasn't exactly the plan for the afternoon, but sometimes those unexpected detours lead to pleasant surprises. the café has a clean, minimalist look with plenty of natural light, high ceilings, and a relaxed atmosphere. there was a steady stream of people coming and going, but it never felt crowded or rushed. it's the kind of place where people settle in with a laptop, catch up with a friend, or quietly enjoy a coffee by the window. i couldn't resist ordering the mango matcha latte, mostly because i was curious. visually, it was beautiful, with the vibrant green matcha layered over the bright golden mango puree. unfortunately, i don't think i'm a fan of mango and matcha together. on their own, i enjoy both, but the sweetness and tropical fruit seemed to overpower the earthy, slightly bitter notes that make matcha so enjoyable. it just wasn't a combination that worked for me. while there's certainly nothing wrong with elysian, i also didn't find anything particularly memorable about the experience. the coffee shop feels pleasant enough, the service was friendly, and the drinks are well prepared, but nothing really stood out or gave me a reason to make a special trip back. sometimes that's perfectly fine. not every café needs to be a destination. elysian is a comfortable neighbourhood coffee shop that does the basics well, but for me, it was missing that one signature drink, unique atmosphere, or memorable detail that leaves you thinking about it long after you've finished your cup.

    Ordered an iced oat milk latte with honey which was delicious. Cute place with seating inside and…read moreout.

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    French bakery on Broadway with lovely interior and good coffee…read more We tried the canelé, which I think is one of the best indicators of a French bakery's pastry skills. Unfortunately, this one was a bit disappointing. The interior was overly moist, the caramelized crust lacked the crispness I was hoping for, and the honeycomb structure wasn't very well developed. Overall, it was just average. We also ordered the Strawberry Pistachio Tart. The strawberries were fresh with a nice balance of sweetness, and there was a good amount of pistachio chunks. However, it lacked the layers of flavor that make a tart memorable. On the bright side, the coffee was excellent and easily my favorite part of the visit. I'd happily come back for a coffee, but I'd probably try different pastries next time.

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