solid coffee shop with some asian-oriented flavours. I tried one of their seasonal specials, a hot…read moreblack sesame latte. Actually pretty good. The ladies at the counter were nice enough. Space is clean. I didnt stay or have any of their food though so cant really comment on more than that. Pricing is high but similar to other local coffee shops. If i was in the area I would come back for their special items. Overall solid 4 stars. A step above any of the big chains for sure. But it isnt good enough that I would go out of my way for it. If you're nearby though, worth a visit.

Lumiere Cafe in central Vancouver has been a gem to us. On a cold, rainy day after Christmas, we…read moredecided to stay in and get food delivered to us. Lumiere was on the list. We went with the garlic cheese bun, sausage English muffin, ham a lend cheese croissant, and the London Fog. The food was delivered hot by our Uber Eats driver and everything tasted amazing despite the 35 degree weather. The London Fog is what I have to really highlight. It is an Earl Grey tea latte with a hint of vanilla. I went for the regular sweetness level to taste the true aromatics in this 20 ounce cup. I'll definitely order it again.

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.

LOVE the concept of this spot - no additional charge for plant-based milk, living-wage cafe…read more We ordered the strawberry matcha latte and a regular matcha latte. Both were delicious - the matcha latte with oat milk was extra creamy, and it was clear the matcha was high-quality. One of my favorite matcha drinks, ever! I also ordered a cowdog cookie, which I devoured before being able to take a photo of it - it was delicious and had great texture! Service was friendly, although the cafe is a bit small on the inside. I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in town!

I think it was one of those Cherry Blossom Food Festivals that brought this place to my attention…read moreabout a year or two ago. Been wanting to try it for awhile and now I finally have. We ordered the following: Tiramisu Latte Caprese Bite London Fog Apple Cookie Cherry Matcha Tonic Tiramisu Sea Salt Caramel Gelato The Cherry Matcha Tonic was pretty but wasn't too crazy about the flavor. I should have just gone with my original gut instinct and chosen a hot beverage like Hojicha Latte or something like that. I was sort of thirsting for something cooler for a change though, and the Cherry Matcha Tonic was the first "cool" drink that caught my eye so I decided to go for it. Won't do that again. Everything else was good though. The Sea Salt Caramel Gelato was the star of the show! In the store there's a sign beneath their gelato section that says "Canadian Gelato Champion". I believe it after tasting the Sea Salt Caramel! They had Nama Chocolates too. I was tempted to get some but...only so much a person's wallet and waistline can handle at one time. Will try the Nama Chocolate some other time. You can order in person here, or you can place an "Express" order at the Kiosk. We tried both ways of ordering. Ordered at the counter first and then after finished my Cherry Matcha Tonic decided I wanted to try the Sea Salt Gelato so then tried ordering that from the Kiosk. Most of the parking in this area is paid but I lucked out and got a free spot right around the corner from this place!

Wow, a new cafe in the neighbourhood. This coffee shop caught my attention for its beautiful…read moreaesthetic and it's even open till 10pm. I could tell even from outside that it's a popular work and study type of coffee shop with your free wifi and outlets. I hope this post doesn't give it away and make it way too crowded for me to find a seat next time. There's a steady flow of people visiting the stores while I was there on a weekday between late afternoon and early evening but there's always extra seat for anyone new looking for a desk to work or chat with friends. A few could be better are the pricing and temperature. They offer free oat milk substitute and -$0.35 for bringing your own cup but no more employee discount. And it was so cold in there, I could see a lot of people kept their winter jackets on, I don't think it's a heating issue but the constant windy seems to suggest the AC is on rather than the heater, oh wells Im out of there now. For that reason, unless I'm bundled up, it'll be a hard sale to be back again! I got a hojicha latte and it as pretty good, perfect sweetness and temperature for my cold with no ice. The barista was super great to work with.

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

Imagine your typical food truck. Now instead of a truck, picture a solar powered pedaling coffee…read morecart. And instead of your typical food truck type food, imagine a hot cup of Americano (or in my case, a latte)! 5 stars! Why? - it's a pedaling coffee cart!!! - it's solar powered! - it's just awesome. - the latte's enjoyable. - and he has a cool accent. I haven't tried his selection of baked goods yet so I can't vouch for those, but everything else about On the Grind is pretty amazing. If you're strolling around the Strathcona area (or he could possibly be somewhere else) and you're lucky enough to stumble upon a pedaling coffee cart, go up to this guy, give him some money and in exchange, he'll make you a tasty caffeinated beverage.

Pedalling Epic Coffee... Pretty much describes On the Grind in one shot…read more With what can only be described as a one of a kind custom built tricycle which travels around VC selling espresso coffee and snacks... powered by solar and covered in coffee beans and leaves you cant miss it. Having a Double-Espresso or a Macchiato from Brett will load you up with enough caffeine to see you right through to the afternoon which is great! Feel free to stop and have a chat, enjoy some superfine beans and the smell of the fresh coffee crema first thing in the morning, its a perfect start to any day.

Very quaint classic French Café, in a historic heritage house. A little oasis of calm in the heart…read moreof the city. Excited to come back for the "thrift-ique" vintage shop opening upstairs. Curated clothing and housewares. A must visit spot!

We came for brunch and the eggs bennys were pretty good! I'm always a bit off put by the "heritage…read morebuilding smell" but I think this would be a cute place to sit for a coffee on a nice day. Service was a bit slow, I think due to there being two floors and servers having to carry food up and down.

Wonderful and cozy neighborhood cafe with on sidewalk seating…read more I had the cheddar scone with a latte. 4.5/5 for the scone and 5/5 for the latte. Street vibe with a wonderful, especially with r shade the location gets.

A warm, small cafe with a decent assortment of pastries and other food items, including chips,…read morespreads, and frozen food (e.g., pies). They also have dog treats and seasonal offerings (like popsicles in the summer). Their pastries are delivered by third-parties and therefore aren't always the most fresh. I loved their scones before they switched scone suppliers. Drinks are decent but, as with everything else in this shop, a little on the pricey side. There's a fair amount of outdoor seating with a little indoor seating as well. Outdoor seating is shaded and comfortable in the summer. It can get uncomfortably warm inside in the summers. Service is friendly but otherwise unremarkable. Café is in a residential area without a dedicated parking space and the residents of the neighborhood usually take up the street parking.

This cafe spot is on the second level of City Square and I quite enjoy their coffee. I have not…read moretried their food delivery services or their sandwiches and pastries though their cinnamon bun looked tasty. Service is decent & I like to visit here just for their tea lattes or coffee. I find it a convenient spot to pick up good coffee on a rainy day with City Square's indoor underground parkade available. They are open early before City Square is open and there are small tables of two or a small bar table for 3 close by.

When I arrived at the till, the cashier dropped everything and asked if I needed anything. Very…read moreattentive to customers! I ordered an iced latte macchiato as weather warms up even at 8:30am in Vancouver these days! It was the most decent drink I had for a while - not too sweet, right amount of expresso and fresh! Totally worth it. The seating area was pretty nice, people were peaceful enjoying their free time here.

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

Went on a Wednesday morning and it was pretty busy, but I managed to find seating :)…read more The croissants were fresh and light and the cappuccino was excellent. I wouldn't consider it a "traditional" cappuccino, as it was closer to a flat white, but none the less delicious. The cafe is clean and well lit, but unfortunately lacks wifi, so I wouldn't recommend coming here to study/work, but the atmosphere is nice for a quick meet up with friends. You can enter the cafe with a wheelchair, but the space is kinda narrow so there is not a lot of rotation room and might be uncomfortable.

Beautiful spacious cafe bakery to visit. Lots of windows creates a bright space. We tried a few…read morepastries and the honey laminated brioche exceeded my expectations. The delicate flavour with the perfectly flaky layers make it a perfect pastry to peel layer by layer. Also tried the goat cheese and tomato tart and to pain au chocolat which was delicious. Definitely worth a returner

My favorite season has arrived - Vancouver croissant crawl festival! I visited L'Atelier…read morePatisserie. What I got: Milk Chocolate Passion Fruit Croissant A bicolored croissant filled with milk chocolate and passion fruit whipped ganache. Bright and tangy notes meet smooth, comforting chocolate -- a taste of sunshine on a crisp fall afternoon. Bi colored croissant looked very beautiful. Dough was light and flaky as usual, the highlight was the filling. Tangy milk chocolate with passion fruit flavor was so delicious. It reminds me of hot chocolate with fruit flavor which I really liked. It was pretty good item.