This cute and spacious cafe has a calm, modern design. I love that there are plenty of tables; there is nothing worse than wanting a relaxed chat with a friend and finding nowhere to sit, so it was a relief not to worry about that here. We arrived around 9:30 AM for brunch. On a typical day, I would have ordered the breakfast croissant, but I was feeling adventurous. I tried the chicken sandwich, which was served with fries topped with shredded Pecorino Romano. While the bun was pleasantly toasted, the chicken (with mayo, lettuce, and cucumber) lacked flavor. It tasted under-seasoned and needed an extra element to elevate it--perhaps pickles, cheese, or maybe even a different sauce to complement the flavor of the mayo. I found myself alternating bites of the sandwich with the fries, which were nicely crispy. The saltiness of the Pecorino actually helped balance the milder flavor of the chicken. To drink, I had a hot Americano. It was flavorful, not too watery, and served in a beautiful black mug. I would recommend this cafe if you are in the Richmond area and looking for a relaxing place to spend time with family or friends! read more

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Tried the yuzu matcha and it was ok but it was definitely not yuzu....it was the korean kumquat tea syrup as the base instead which was disappointing but I liked the vibe and atmosphere read more

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Cute little cafe we found while waiting for dimsum table. Ordered 2 drinks, cups are bigger than your normal coffee cup. Saw lots of people getting brunch, would definitely come back to try. read more

Cafe & Life Co - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

The space itself is bight, lots of tables and clean. Customer service was satisfactory. We didn't wait long from the time we ordered till we received our food. Everything we ate and drank was delicious! We would return here when visiting the area. read more

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A cute and clean cafe that goes deeper than just appearance! The quality of all our food and drink were 10/10, the only thing holding it back was the price. It is quite a busy spot with people ordering drinks/bakery items for takeout and others dining in. The atmosphere is cute to try for a nice brunch! Just note that parking is difficult in the area and most of it seems to be paid. I loved the Montblanc latte. They use a good amount of chestnut inside so there's a balance of chestnut and coffee flavour. My favourite dish was the tom yum pasta. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, pasta all dente, and the sauce was a bit tangy/tomatoey. The salmon avocado croissant was alright and not quite special. read more

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Warm ambiance . Friendly staff . The menu is not so big but good selections. Pastries look so good . Love the Coffee Tiramisu ! read more

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Really cute cafe !! It was my first time coming in here , we ordered two lattes and one iced tiramisu latte (with oat milk). They were amazing coffee and super smooth even the one with oat. Tiramisu one came with just the right amount of sweetness. I had the Karaage burger and it came super hot , chicken was really crisp and fries were cooked just right. The baked items looks really cute and I will be back to try some of them. read more

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The food was amazing! We tried the Chestnut & Porcini Spaghettini and Luxe Lobster Benny. My partner loves chestnut and described this dish as something you would find eating in Lord of the Rings. It was fresh and had very earthy flavours - we loved it! The Luxe Lobster Benny did not disappoint! Everything was cooked perfectly and we loved the crunchiness of the hidden prawns! It would have been nice if it had more sauce though. My partner very much enjoyed the Uji Matcha Espresso and could tell both ingredients (matcha and coffee) was high quality. The interior was very beautiful, modern, warm and welcoming. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. We'll be coming back here in the near future for sure and would recommend! read more

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Came here for my birthday brunch! The food here is so aesthetic and delicious! The staff were all very polite and I thought the menu was reasonably priced as well. It would be nice if there were free parking. Great cafe spot that I would like to come back to! read more

Cafe & Life Co - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This is a busy place with very dedicated staff all bustling around. Drinks are made fresh with attention to detail, they are scrumptious. Had the duck croissant and it was well worth the price, nice flavour with a touch of chew to the meat. The ciabatta firebird chicken burger looked small for $28 but it was juicy and the bun tender; it filled me up with enough French fries to share. Nice place that feels airy and up to date. Glad it is walking distance from home. Will go again! Maybe try out their happy hour. read more

I visited this cafe a few times to get drink and baking goods. They offer variety of fancy croissants, muffins, cookies and drinks. This time, I got Matcha Tiramisu latte to go. The cream matcha form on the top was so delicious! Texture was perfect, creamy, not too light, not overly sweet, and matcha drink part had a strong flavor, very delicious, too. I saw many fancy looking croissants in display case. I will definitely want to try one of those. Very nice ambience and friendly service read more

Cafe & Life Co - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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It's very nice to see more of these brunch places in Richmond, especially in such a central location. The street parking by Cafe & Life Co is quite expensive though :( We visited on a Thursday morning so we didn't make a reservation, but they were decently busy the whole time we were there. It's nice that they do take reservations unlike many other brunch restaurants. The interior is so pretty!! And the seating is very very comfortable. Overall, I liked everything about the interior design. That's probably my favourite part of this place. Everything feels very high end. There's quite a lot of food options too, especially considering their extensive collection of croissant sandwiches. There's so many different kinds that I want to try in the future. I ordered the tuna benny which I've never seen before anywhere else. It was very good and I especially loved their potatoes! They also have a great selection of drink options. They have a ton of different tea mistos, even pu'er (which I didn't get to try because they were out). The staff were nice too. We were there for almost 2 hours and never felt rushed at all even though they were very on top of clearing our table as we finished items. Definitely a great spot in Richmond!! read more

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I met up for a friend date of the holidays at this comfortable, clean and bright cafe in central Richmond. It was fairly busy when we arrived for lunch but were able to grab a seat right away. We ordered the Karaage Burger and Miso Butter Uni Pasta, and an Americano and Mocha. Appetizing dishes arrived hot and fresh. I wasn't a big fan of the sheer amount of onions in the entree - a piquant pasta nonetheless. The Karaage had several small bits of chicken but was otherwise juicy, fun and flavourful. Bonus points for great fries. Coffees were good. Friendly staff. Pastries and desserts looked scrumptious ($$$). Overall really excited to see a Richmond location. Will be back soon! read more

If you're looking for a cafe, check this newly opened cafe/brunch spot in Richmond. The drinks are amazing and they also have a variety of pastries but I didn't try them so I can't comment on the taste. Their brunch offering unfortunately is not up to par considering the price. We had the $28 lobster benny and the $26 beef braised soup, they weren't bad but not great and the portion is also on the smaller side. The staff is very friendly but no one checked on us once the food was served. I'm also not sure if they're going for a minimalist approach, no napkins, no water, no condiments on the table and no one offered or asked if we needed those. read more

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Their festive drinks were pretty good! Make sure to try the Dubai Chocolate waffles as well.

It was delicious, spot was super cozy. Make sure to come in a little earlier or else a lot of items will be sold out. On the pricier side but the service was great and accommodating. read more

Cafe & Life Co - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

While I had high hopes for this place, the presentation looks better than it tastes and is a bit over priced for the portion you get. Not too many options for brunch, their croissants were a bit stale, while it looked crispy and flakey, it wasn't. Matcha lattes were good. Biggest downside is parking, there is none and to pay $2 for 30min street parking in Richmond is ridiculous. The only thing nice was the overall look of the cafe, but that won't be enough to stay open in this competitive market. read more

Came here with some family for breakfast - ordered matcha, coffees, and mostly croissants. The staff was super kind and friendly, and I liked how cute and clean the cafe was! Would definitely recommend read more

Very cute cafe for a delicious breakfast! We stopped in here based on Yelp reviews and are so glad we did. All the pastries looked delectable, and our choices (smoky duck and ham and cheese) were very tasty. Coffee also top notch. Friendly and quick service. We would return! read more

Cafe & Life Co - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Brunch entrees are excellent! A minor mistake with a drink order but it was rectified quickly. Hope they keep up the consistency of quality and service. Lovely place to hang out with friends. It's a gem! read more