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    4.3 (12 reviews)

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    Nat L.

    bam bam, part of nemesis coffee, leans confidently into a cool, design forward identity and totally delivers. the crowd skews hip and young, but it never feels try hard, which keeps the whole space feeling effortless instead of over curated. tucked beside the sandman signature vancouver hotel on west georgia and just steps from chinatown-stadium skytrain station, it sits right in the middle of a busy downtown pocket. once you're inside though, it flips the switch and feels like its own little world. the interior really carries the experience and makes a strong first impression. it's bright, modern, and wrapped in floor to ceiling windows, with metallic sculptural couches that give it a futuristic, editorial edge. they look incredible, even if they're not the most 'sink in and stay awhile' type of seating. as the day rolls into evening, the energy ramps up and the whole space shifts into something louder, buzzier, and almost lounge like. the merch setup is seriously fun and clearly intentional. it feels more like a styled installation than a retail corner, with a vintage tv, vhs tapes, a record setup, and even an open suitcase showcasing branded pieces like graphic tees and a heavyweight crewneck. details like worn boxing gloves layer in that nostalgic streetwear vibe. it's less about selling and more about building a whole brand universe, and it absolutely works. the hype is real. a midday lineup feels expected for a spot like this, and even on a monday evening it was packed, loud (bass) and full of energy. we managed to grab a table, though it hadn't been cleared yet, which kind of sums up how fast everything is moving. service is solid overall, with staff bringing orders directly to your table, which is always a plus. during peak times though, things get a little loose around the edges. tables don't always get cleared right away, and there can be a bit of a lag getting orders to the right people. nothing major, just part of a place still finding its rhythm under pressure. the menu is tight but playful, with a few standout, on trend items. think fried chicken sandos, oversized donuts styled like cinnamon buns, and drinks like the apple pie latte and cherry pie matcha. it's not trying to do everything, just a few things that actually pop. the cherry pie matcha latte with oat milk was what i came here for, and it looked amazing, layered, colourful, and very on brand. once mixed, it leaned more tart, as expected, and slightly overpowered the matcha, but it's still super refreshing and fun if you're in the mood for something a little different. staff were all personable, patient, and approachable throughout, even with the constant rush, which definitely didn't go unnoticed. overall, this isn't your quiet coffee shop moment. it's all about energy, visuals, and being right in the middle of the action. a little chaotic at times, but in a way that totally fits the vibe. i'd come back for sure, just knowing exactly what kind of experience i'm walking into.

    Michelle S.

    Bambam, under the same management of Revolver, is a newish cafe located near BC Place. Luckily there wasn't a long queue when we came in and managed to get a table right away. Cool interior design and pretty unique in Vancouver cafe scene for sure, however, I think flat white ($5.75) was just average relative to price charged. I did really enjoy the Bacon & Egg Sando ($12) but felt like donut was too greasy and dry at the same time. They do have interesting flavour like pork belly donut and lemon roll. Maybe I'll go back to try their sea salt roll eventually.

    Crystal Z.

    New spot in town, literally opened on April 1st (it's the 4th today) that serves coffee, matcha, sandwiches & various pastries! If you're a fan of Nemesis, then you'll love this sister spot of theirs! Located right by Rogers Arena, you can walk in and expect a futuristic inspired vibe in collaboration with various local artists. They put effort into the concept of their cafe for sure! It's a nice place to catch up with your friends! Their staff were all so kind! I met Jimmy, one of the managers that run the place and he really took his time to explain the concept of Bam Bam and the vibe they look for when hiring for their team. They all sound close knit and truly appreciate their job. Food wise, I specially went for the cherry pie matcha. $8.5 for a pretty decent size and I find that to be the average nowadays. The matcha was a tad too milky for me though. The cherry pie taste was interesting. Not too sweet and I wouldn't say it overpowered the matcha, but it def left a slight tang. Wasn't my favourite, but it was nice to try. The chicken sandwich (I got their hot honey) was around $18. I thought that was pretty pricy for just a plain sandwich, with nothing else inside or any fries. But I took my first bite and immediately changed my mind. It was soooo tender and juicy. The outside was the perfect crispiness and the flavour was spot on! I honestly can't wait to come back and try their cocktails & more food (esp if they're all at the standard of the hot honey chicken sando!). No line when I went Saturday morning! I also forgot to ask what inspired the name Bam Bam lol

    Paula C.

    Bam Bam is the latest sister restaurant of Nemesis that serves donut, fried chicken burger, and cool cafe vibes! The place is packed with very trendy crowds, bold flavours and menu that is not for the faint of heart! It was quite the indulgence in our recent visit during their first opening week. Tried their tarragon fried chicken burger, honey sea salt donut and brown but pecan donut, apple pie latte and lemon meringue cream soda. If you enjoy all things fried this is definitely the place for you!

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    Kathy P.

    Loving the donut and club/lounge vibes. Arrived after eating happy hour nearby and decided to pop in and see why there were so many people. The first thing I see were donuts. There were only a few donuts left and the line up went fast. I ordered the miso caramel and luckily found a comfortable spot to sit. The silverware was pretty as well!

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    From what I gathered, they opened April 1st of this year; my visit was this last Saturday so about a month into their open date. I was visiting from SF from Cali and man, this place is boujee in the best way. Inside, the interior is spacious and modern; they have couches that look like they are chrome inflated balloons! I got in around 8:30am this past Saturday and it wasn't that long of a wait. Their pastries are on full display in a unique way. For me, it was a toss up between two donuts (Brown Butter Pecan vs Maple Black Pepper). The dude (stache, inked up) ringing me up me provided his personal suggestion since he prefers pecans. Since I ended up with something sweet, I ended up also buying something savory - their egg/bacon sandwich. Both were delicious and reasonably priced! They make clever use of their metal surfaces and dry erase markers, utilizing it for their advertising of the pastries. People aren't really seated anywhwere but they also keep track of names-via-tables, as the server (lady w inked sleeves) brings out the food. I didn't order any beverages but the barista (guy with a topknot) was slinging drinks solo (?); I left around 10:15am and there was a curled line at the time of my departure. As someone from California, their music very much reminded me of home with old school R&B, pop and hiphop like Outkast, De La Soul. Great ambiance. The only real knock I have against BamBam is their merch, I wish they had dark-hued cap or hoodie as they only have one of each (beige ballcap w green brim & an ivory hoodie, respectively). But I wouldn't knock stars over that. My second visit to Vancouver has me looking forward to revisiting this place in the near future!

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