Nice modern coffee shop in Kensington Square. Parking is plentiful in the strip mall lot. Guessing that ambit is the theme of the place. Nice looking planet and orbit artwork on the wall. The place is very modern looking, with white walls, wooden tables and trim, and some nice plants. Staff are friendly. The coffee here is pretty decent. Good stuff. Not a bad place to spend a rainy afternoon. Recommended. read more

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I made a quick stop at this cafe for a latte. I ordered an eggnog latte as it was one of their seasonal options. It tasted as expected. Service was fast and efficient. The cafe was busy and seating was limited. The tables needed a good wipe, but staff were too busy making orders. Ambiance is cozy and warm. read more

Ambit Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Located in the Kensington neighbourbood in Burnaby - we came to Ambit Cafe and grabbed a cappuccino to go. They have a small amount of seating inside and also have a selection of lunch menu items that you can purchase. I also see that they sell dacquoises from Earthling Gluten Free which I am a big fan of (but did not get any this time around). No complaints about the cappuccino and I will certainly be back next time I am in the 'hood. read more

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I really want to like this place but I think it is an ok place. Great cafe for those living in this part but not fantastic enough to make a special trip out here. The pastry and croissant were average. The dacquoise which they seemed to specialize in, was forgettable. The drinks were also just ok. My friends raved about the food though they could not even remember what was good. So I took it with a pinch of salt. Taste is a subjective thing after all. The place is not big and it can get busy, especially on weekends. Parking is available in the strip mall lot. read more

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Went in to buy a chocolate brownie for my friend who likes the brownie...got tempted by the croissant, told it was made fresh on the premise...should have known better because i) it's not a looker, ii) no crust, iii) kind of soggy...just like a $0.25 frozen croissant you buy at Costco and bake in your oven, yet they charge $4+ for this frozen from Costco croissant...not a bakery/cafe but just a lazy penny pinching rip-off of a cafe - avoid the bad croissant! read more

I dropped by on a Sunday morning as I noticed they were finally open again (they were previously open for a bit before COVID restrictions shut them down). It's a pleasant quiet space with tasteful wall decor. They have plexiglass barriers for protection at the cashier and seats are spaced out. I went for the breakfast sandwich and it was so delicious! Just a touch of spice and the dijon gave a nice kick. I will definitely be back! read more

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My favorite cafe to visit before heading to work! I always get a frosty- blueberry being my absolute favorite. But I love all their frosty flavors; strawberry, mango, matcha, and espresso. Their peanut butter cookie and avocado toast are also some of my go-to orders. Super friendly staff as well :) read more

What a great little Cafe in Kensington Plaza! The Ambit Cafe is close to SunTea and Cobs Bread. It is also near a bus stop on Hastings. A friend of mine took me here to have some brunch before we head out and he said to try their Matcha Latte and Breakfast Sandwich. I ended up getting a small Matcha with a bit of sweetener and a grilled cheese sandwich. My friend ordered a Matcha with their special, Breakfast Sandwich. The matcha was more milky than matcha, which tastes fine. I like that they have a sweetener option as matcha can have a bitter taste sometimes. I really enjoyed my grilled cheese sandwich! Who doesn't like grilled cheese?! It was made fresh with melting cheese. It makes me want to come back to get some more here when I am on the road, looking for something quick and easy to consume. I am very happy that I now know another cute cafe in North Burnaby! read more

Ambit Cafe - Matcha and grilled cheese - Cafes Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Strictly reviewing for their dacquoise as I haven't gotten the chance to visit the cafe yet but they are so delicious! I've never even heard of this dessert until last night one of my friends brought a whole box of them to our party. It is like a soft almond cookie with a flavoured buttercream filling. I really liked the flavours that my friend brought, there was matcha, earl grey, blueberry balsamic and tiramisu. I only was able to try the tiramisu flavour but it was incredibly delicious, the cookie had a soft texture but wasn't overpowerly sweet, and the flavoured buttercream was done really well. Ambit is the first place I've heard of carrying this dessert and I was really impressed with the quality of it as well. I definitely will stop by to try more items on their menu so there will be another review to come soon! read more

Ambit Cafe - dacquoise (assorted) - Cafes Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

If you want great sandwiches and desserts to go with your pick-me-up drinks, Ambit Cafe will be your new fav third place! We had matcha latte and affogato together with the Jupiter sandwich and chocolate molten lava cake! They were all so good, fresh, and delicious! Service was speedy and friendly. Ambience at cafe is a perfect combination of modern and warm - truly great for meetups with friends and a day-out working on your laptop or journaling! Can't wait to go back there again. read more

Ambit Cafe - The Jupiter! This roast beef and salami sandwich was delicious and fresh - Cafes Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Great variety of food. Got the power salad, refresh salad and chicken sandwich for about $40. Decently sized and flavourful.

Been wanting to try this place for ages and finally got a chance to go! @ambit.cafe is a little cafe in Kensington plaza very close to Cobs bread. Its cozy atmosphere makes for a great place to hang out and catch up. My mom and I tried out their sandwiches and they were bomb! We tried their Chicken Cosmos and the Ambit Supernova (these names are intense hahaha). (Not sure if it's because of COVID, but they use disposable plates at the moment to serve their food.) read more

Ambit Cafe - Ambit Supernova sandwich :) - Cafes Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great Cafe....ordered the Avocado Stack and Chicken cosmos and both were very fresh and tasty. The match frosty is super creamy tasting...almost like a milkshake! read more

Ordered a gluten friendly veggie breakfast wrap. Tasted good but was rather disappointed in the size without the bun. read more

Ambit Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great customer service and selection of pastries. I am surprised to see it myself. I ordered iced espresso and taste good; better than Starbucks across the street. The down side is they open late for a coffee shop. But definitely recommended read more

Have tried to like this place as it's local and independent. The food and baked goods are okay, sometimes very good, other times rather blah, so hit and miss. But, they are very expensive, with rather small sandwiches at around $15, so not good value. And, at least on weekends, forget finding a place to sit as the cafe is typically overrun with students nursing their $3 coffee for hours on end. Spillover I assume from the nearby Starbucks that is always completely full of students from either the nearby high school or SFU, who basically camp out for hours on end. Oh, and the cafe doesn't like cash and won't take $50 bills, including the new polymer ones that are impossible to counterfeit. Top that off with very young staff who rotate through surly to indifferent, and there you have it. As I said, I tried to like the place, visited more than a dozen times, but I've had to give it up. read more

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Super fresh and delicious sandwiches. Vegan choices. Coffee and pastry is excellent too. Friendly staff. Will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

This cafe is unassuming on the outside, but you should absolutely check it out! The inside is very comfortable and stylish, and while I didn't stay to eat my order there (I took everything to go), it looks like a wonderful place to enjoy lunch with a friend. The drinks were well-made, tasty, and generous in size; we enjoyed the shaken iced tea and caramel macchiato and were very happy with both. We also bought two sandwiches and a salad, which were much bigger than we expected (good for two meals by our reckoning!) and were fresh and delicious. The service was also friendly, speedy, and personable. We also watched as they accommodated someone who just needed a glass of water, which we know not all businesses will do, and appreciated that kindness, though please go there to give them money and not just ask for a glass of water lol. The pastries looked really good, but we were already buying plenty -- so maybe another day! read more