This spot was all decked out for Valentine's Day when I visited and I feel like they always do a…read moregreat job decorating around Christmas time as well. A cozy coffee shop that always seems to have people in it, and I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of toppings on my hot chocolate. I can see why it's a neighbourhood favourite

I came upon this café hidden in the middle of the UBC campus with a friend while exploring our alma…read moremater on a Friday afternoon last week. We didn't stick around as we were on our way to the Pacific Spirit Regional Park trails. However, the setting of the café was enchanting enough for me to come back with my husband two days later for Sunday breakfast. We ordered our americanos, breakfast croissant, and breakfast sandwich and found a table in the courtyard outside the chalet-looking building of the café. There is small park in the courtyard along with about half a dozen tables. It was still rather early on a Sunday morning before 0930. It was quiet but neighbours were starting to emerge for their morning coffees, yoga stretches and dog walks. The americanos were rich. Good sign before we tasted our coffee: they were not served in mugs, foamy, and dark. Our croissant and English muffin sandwiches were pressed. My croissant had cheese and turkey slices with an addictive spicy jam. The English muffin halves of his egg and ham sandwiches were so pressed that they did not resemble English muffins. However, he said it was so good with its texture, greasiness and flavours. I think I'm going to get that next time.

My go to coffee spot when I'm working on sets down in this area. For about 3 weeks this little gem…read morewas a 2 minuet walk from work and I could be spotted there a few times a day. The staff are super friendly and got to know me pretty well, always suggesting a good coffee and remembering my pep & ched stick :) The coffee is pretty great here and when I wasn't keto I was a huge fan of the hazelnut latte, very yummy indeed. A common complaint I hear is that they won't let you use the bathroom which I actually support. Due to the neighborhood and the fact this is a very tiny food establishment I also would not want people coming in to use the washroom, customer or not. So be warned ahead of time that you will not be able to use the facilities :)

More than just a coffee shop!…read more I've been here several times now. Their coffee and sandwiches are consistently good (chicken pesto being my favorite). They also carry hot soup that changes daily (chicken noodle, onion soup, chili, etc). Although I am not gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, I have friends who are and it's nice to see that this cafe offer a wide selection of gluten free baked goods that are well labeled. The chocolate peanut butter cookie is still my favorite. The staff is friendly and welcoming and the shop itself is clean and organized. I enjoy the artwork! There's patio seating, which would be perfect for the spring and summer time! There's a glass and wall between the sidewalk and the patio so you don't get the whiff of smoke from the occasional smoker that walks by. I was hanging out at the shop the other day and noticed these two guys going to the patio but went back to the front because the furniture was wet (it rained earlier). I guess the owner noticed it, approached the guys, then had a worker wipe it dry so they could sit out there. This kind of service is rare nowadays.

I just adore the atmosphere & customer service here. It's a truly community coffee shop & people…read moreworking here go the extra mile (thanks again Gary - you saved me with a much needed Ginger Rogers least week!). Truly, you know the food, coffee & tea is good when there's times that the line up nearly goes to the door & no seats are available inside or out. Certain times of the year they have special drinks featured but the staff is so wonderful that if there's something you liked from a past season, if they still have the ingredients, they'll make it. Lately, Ginger Rogers is my treat to boost my day. Honestly, I've tried so many food options & haven't had a meh reaction to any. There's wraps & paninis plus desserts & cookies & take home items ranging from pancake & cookie mixes, jams & syrups to frozen meals. I think it's decently priced for being in this part of the world & like I mentioned, it's always a decent meal or snack. For accessibility, all the tables are moveable. So you could adjust away from the benches & chairs to allow a walker or wheel chair. But as this cafe is smaller, for those with baby strollers, I would recommend leaving them outdoors & bringing in the essentials with your baby/kids. The door isn't automatic but the handles & space around would allow for most to access the doors (providing that the local puppers aren't tied right next to the door & baby strollers are parked far enough back). Parking has one handicap but I would actually recommend parking closer to the vet clinic side, as that would be easier for drop off & pick up for those with mobility aids. There's also a generous patio area for people to sit with umbrellas. So it is very common to see many people sitting with their dogs outside enjoying the weather & a coffee. Bathrooms (there's 2) are accessed by keys provided by staff. It's been a long time since I needed to use them but they were in decent condition considering the range of people that could use them in the day. Might be a bit tricky to maneuver a wheelchair that way but walker & cane users could navigate past the extra door, random pop-up displays & extra table in the business lobby side. This cafe also allows laptop usage throughout the week but laptop free on weekends. After what I seen today (& it has increased in amount of people from other days I've seen), I'm very glad that's the case. Some people legit bring their whole office, including their screen raisers, extra tech options to headphones and such... I personally think if you need to take up a 4 seat space for your "online needs" & you give off the energy that it's serious work, perhaps the library down the road (which allows room bookings so you could do webinars or group work) or look to rent a temp office space might be better for work. But that's just my two cents as a disabled person who notices this happening more often in a lot more cafes lately. I hope these extra tech office travellers at least buy more than a coffee as all the food is really great here & this cafe deserves to be well supported by all. Definitely give it a try if you're in the PoMo area. Especially if you're already planning on walking into the inlet area to Rocket Point park & pier.

I ordered a cold brew coffee and held it up to the light--it looked more like Earl Grey tea and had…read moreabsolutely no flavor (absolute joke). When I asked if it was actually a cold brew, I was met with attitude and defensiveness. I was a barista for years, so from my perspective, that level of service was unacceptable. If it were me behind the bar, I would have said something like, "You know what, that doesn't look right. Can I add a shot of espresso or get you something else instead?" A little honesty and willingness to make it right go a long way. Fail.

This was a cute little place with very friendly staff. I greatly appreciate kindness and…read morecheerfulness, so this is the reason for the three stars. The coffee was very disappointing. I always look for awesome coffee wherever I travel and so far I have not found great coffee in Vancouver. I always get a plain latte so I can taste the coffee well. The coffee was very bitter, although not as bad as a couple other places I've tried here in Vancouver. So if you are looking for a flavorful and robust coffee, this is not the place.

Great local coffee house. Great scones!…read more The service is also very and if go more than a couple times the staff usually remembers your last order.

I love trying new cafes and Coffee Monster has always been one of my favourites. The quality of…read moretheir drinks is always consistent. The matcha here is my favourite and in my opinion the best in Surrey. Staff are always kind. Seating can be tough on the weekend during school months from students studying.

Nice coffee shop. They still have plastic barriers between tables and a photo booth. They have a…read moregood selection of drinks, cakes and snacks. We got a vanilla cake and an americano. If you want milk, cream, etc for you drink, you'll need to let them know when ordering as they don't have any of that by the sugar/lids/napkin counter. We got there just when they opened, like 5 minutes after, on a Sunday and it was already getting full. We sat by the window counter so we can enjoy the cake and also look out at the cars trying to park.

Cute little coffee shop to hang out at. I've tried a few of their pastries and coffee in the past…read moreand they were great. Today I tried their cherry matcha and it was so good! The barista/ person making the drinks was lovely too.

Very cute and cozy café. I was greeted with an enthusiastic server as soon as I approached the…read morecounter. The pastries and sandwiches in the bakery case looked so fun and exciting, I appreciate that they have more options than just the basics. The Spanish latte was a bit lackluster, but still a pretty solid spot to grab coffee and a snack.

What a hidden gem on the E. Hastings strip. Pennyroyal Coffee is a simple yet classy cafe. The…read morefacade is very clean and proper, as is the inside. The interior is well laid out with stool window seats, small tables along the walls, and a gorgeous wooden table at the end. The walls are professionally decorated with framed shots by local photographers. On to the star of the show...the coffee. I started with shot of potent espresso topped with oat milk. What a heavenly combo that was! I took the time to slowly savour each sip. They're not just about coffee, despite the name. The Jasmine loose leaf tea is very fragrant and provides a very nice alternative to those who prefer tea. Feeling a bit hungry, I added an almond croissant produced by a local bakery nearby. I love how this indie is supporting his own local businesses. Better yet, the croissant was sooooo nice right to the last bite....and of course, I scraped up all the crumbs and enjoyed that just as much. Lastly, the owner who took over the shop this summer is a gentleman. He knows his coffee!! I hope everyone in the area will keep supporting the Indies.

A cute quaint cafe, albeit a bit small, but perfect for some studying or a quiet get together with…read morefriends. We stopped by here for a baked good (To Die For lemon loaf) as well as a London Fog. Both were top notch cafe quality!

I LOVE this place. I hadn't been in years, but stopped by yesterday as I was in the area. It was…read moreeven better than I remembered. Not only is the coffee amazing but the food is equally good. I got a Latte and Rosemary Egg Muffin. Loved both. The atmosphere is bright and airy, and the staff are super nice. I definitely won't wait so long before coming back again!

Good ambiance but smaller space. Can get noisy so bring noise cancelling buds if you wanna work.read more