It's a hidden gem when one can find good coffee plus delightful savoury items & pastries with comfy…read moreseats and lots of open space available, including decent hours of operation starting at 8am and closing at 7pm, ALL within a bright and spacious community centre with lots of natural lighting. This cafe merits repeat visits as I have enjoyed every item I ordered here. We especially liked their savory items such as breakfast sandwiches and the roast beef melt! Unfortunately, the lobster melt is no longer available on the menu or that would be my favourite. Bastion is a popular place for coffee drinkers to work on their laptops here, because there are outlets available by the round table area that looks into the gym. Service is quite efficient and they even offer free coffee grounds for your gardens when available. Hours of operation are great here, as it opens early and continues till dinner time. Lots of free parking available, though the community centre parking lot can get busy. In short, Bastion is a great coffee shop - whether you are here to catch up with friends over coffee or to stop by for a protein drink after workout or to grab a light meal to go or to simply sit down and enjoy some pastry for your sugar cravings...Bastion Coffee Kitchen won't disappoint!

I'm seriously impressed with the coffee and food here. The flat white is one of the better ones I…read morehave in metro vancouver. My friend likes the cortado too. I ordered the roast beef melt sandwich which is their signature and popular item. Well deserved! It's flavorful and the beef is very soft. You can bite through it easily and there's no dryness at all. It's great if you prefer softer food or teeth are not strong. Lots of tables and seating area. It only got crowded when people sat around waiting for their fitness class. The only drawback was the parking. It was almost full! I was lucky to find a spot round the corner. I sure didn't expect it to be so busy. Reminded me of the busy parking lot at Hillcrest CC in Vancouver. Maybe I was there when there were many fitness classes or activities then. Good place to have a bite or coffee after your workout or to meet friends.

I'm currently dogsitting in white rock and a friend came out to visit today and of course we needed…read morecoffee and I had passed by Laura's several times on my walks and had been curious so we gave it a try. To be fair I only had coffee - decaf - and it was really good. An americano. And they had cinnamon. Which always makes me like a place more. The place was super busy (truth and reconciliation day) but the staff were all really nice albeit exhausted. Didn't stay in because it was loud but I liked the ambiance and would enjoy hanging around there on a quieter day.

Great meeting place for coffee and food inside or on the outside, however it could get noisy inside…read morewhen full.

I read the other sub par reviews to see if the experiences were like mine. Sure enough, they…read morewere. I ate here in 2009 and again yesterday (11/4/24), as I was back in BC for a visit. The elderly couple was a bit abrasive and rough around the edges back then, but more so now. The behavior and mannerisms of this couple combined is very comparable to Seinfeld's 'Soup Nazi'. I politely asked the old woman (others refer to her as toothless) if I may take a picture of the menu and she practically had a heart attack. She screamed - "If you take a picture, I will kick you out of this place!". The old man also had a sarcastic tone in his voice when I asked about mayo in the chicken salad sandwich. The mushroom soup was pretty good and the chicken salad filling was OK. The house baked bread was the only thing that really made this whole experience bearable. It appears as though that these two seniors are set in their miserable, toxic and irritating ways and are too proud to make a change for the better.

This is a great mom and pop operation. I enjoyed watching the interaction with customers who were…read moretreated like family. I had a small sandwich on homemade bread which was wonderful! Great experience.

Our workplace had ordered some gluten friendly/vegan treats which were tasty. I had the dessert bar…read morewhich was delish & fresh. Can't wait to try their other products & visit the café in Burnaby. This location is only open on weekdays from 8 am to 3 pm. There are 5 locations throughout Vancouver.

Tried the spicy pork rice to go and it was okay but havent had the chance to try the coffee so…read morelooking forward to this but for now for the food it was just alright. Cheers!

We parked in a very old strip mall couldn't even see where the restaurant was. Finally were able to…read morelocate it in the end corner of the stripped mall. Walked in about 1055am. There was not a soul in the restaurant. We weren't really treated so I asked if we ordered at the counter or should we seat ourselves and they would come to the table. He told us to take a seat. We did. We waited about 5 mins. Thinking they'd bring us a menu or ask if we wanted coffee. We looked at the menu on the wall to see what we might want. But no one came to take an order or bring me us. They just kept restocking and cleaning. So my hubby n I decided to leave. So really did t eat there. Got no service. Would not recommend.

Really good service fast. Got everything right super friendly a total of two thumbs up for a random…read morestop.

I went here for some coffee fix and dessert back in February. It was my first time visiting Maple…read moreRidge location as I've previously have visited Langley location once. Gratia seemed like a popular cafe on weekends. There were lots of customers when I got there around 1PM. We ordered Matcha Raspberry croissant ($6.75), large drip coffee and latte. Drip coffee tasted bit bitter. I had to wait in line while staff were busy helping customers. Latte was good, but Matcha Raspberry croissant was too sweet. I didn't know the washroom was at the back at the rear side. Because the cafe was very busy, there was no toilet paper when I walked into the washroom. Staff were very nice and helpful, but my personal experience was just okay. I could've got something better than Matcha Raspberry Croissant. Besides all the staff were too busy and had no time to check or clean the washroom.

More than just a sandwich shop!!…read more Healthy choice for a bite when running errands in the day. Grabbed A turkey on cranberry sourdough with a side salad. Super tasty and fresh and the side salad was also notable a nice variety of greens. My shopping partner had great things to say about her bacon & potato (Panini?) Accompanied by a couple of lattes to finish off this great experience. Helpful and friendly staff during a busy time. ....and let's not forget the fresh bread made in house. Such a variety and NO SUGAR ADDED. Tried a loaf of the rye and a loaf of walnut raisin. Both made excellent sandwiches at home. So fresh!!

This place was good and had chill atmosphere. My friends and I went there for happy hour at 3pm on…read morea Thursday and it was pretty empty and the patio space was nice. For happy hour, we got the dips and chips and truffle fries to share. The dips and chips were good with a good variety of dip but I wished there was more dip in the bowls. The truffle fries were ok. There was not much truffle flavour but had a lemony flavour and the fries were a bit oily. For my main, I got the dos steak and egg tacos. The flavour was good, and portion is good if you just want a snack. My friends enjoyed the Yorkshire benny and it was very filling. Overall, I thought the food was good and decent, although nothing too special. The service was great! The server was super nice, attentive and enthusiastic!

Hard Bean Brunch has a lot going for it on the surface. The ambience is genuinely lovely -- warm,…read moreinviting, and the kind of place you'd be excited to bring friends for a weekend brunch. The staff were attentive and friendly throughout, which made the visit feel welcoming. Unfortunately, the food let the whole experience down. Even during happy hour, the prices were on the higher end, and what arrived at the table was cold. For a brunch spot where the meal is supposed to be the centerpiece, that's a hard thing to overlook. I'd love to come back just for drinks and the atmosphere, but until the kitchen catches up with the rest of the experience, I can't recommend it as a food destination. The bones are great -- hopefully the execution follows.

Very good experience. Friendly owner, came to talk to us…read more They also greeted customers are they walked in. My panini and has were amazing! Truly one of the best hash browns out there! My other half enjoyed his benny thad was slathered with hollandaise. Very friendly staff. Lots of seats. Free parking. Food is very affordable and quality is great. We will definitely be back

Coffee is fantastic and food is amazing! Annie and Dan are wonderful hosts. I'm a regular at…read moreCortado Cafe.