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    Cowdog Coffee

    4.2 (60 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    William C.

    LOVE the concept of this spot - no additional charge for plant-based milk, living-wage cafe. 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!

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    Areeta W.

    3.5/5 A cute and cozy cafe in Vancouver! There's no tipping and no additional charge for changing your milk! We came here after my friend saw a Tiktok from the owner asking why there's a Yelp review saying "The oriental twink that runs this place is soo nice and cute!"; I died. I must come here to see this. I fear they were not there but the staff seemed very friendly! My friend and I got a hot Matcha with Milk and an iced Matcha with Oat Milk (12oz for $8.5). The matcha was smooth and lightly sweetened; I wish there was a stronger matcha taste and bigger size though.

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    Alex N.

    Prob the most straight forward coffee/matcha shop I've been to. No whack ass last minute math, no awkward tips, just pay what you see. Matcha itself is or good but i would prefer the strawberry next time. Not too much of a grassy taste and free oat milk sub. Little bit of a wait but everything is made to order. Cut approved

    Bea F.

    I really like the aesthetics and concept of this cafe, but there are a few noticeable issues. The store itself is quite small, and considering its popularity, not well enough equipped to handle the amount of customers. It was extremely cramped inside and the line will always be outside the door if there's even more than 3-4 people. It's also in a bit of an odd location off of oak. The matcha was very expensive for a 12oz size (almost $9). And flavor wise, extremely milky and not very strong matcha, which was a big let down. For that price point, I'm expecting a lot better. While the service was friendly and the place looks very cool, I most likely won't return due to price & location.

    Kathryn W.

    I finally had a chance to pop into cowdog coffee. It's a small cozy space with a few tables and chairs. I would recommend stopping in for a quick catch up with a friend or a short solo break, as it gets busy and it's nice to rotate customers in and out. I had the hojicha, which was absolutely delicious. I had a sip of my friend's spiced cookie butter latte (less sweet) and I loved the warm spices and strong espresso flavour. I also appreciated the drinks being served in amber glasses. The services was lovely, and I'll definitely be going back.

    Strawberry matcha
    Ashley H.

    Came at 9am and there was no line. Employees were so sweet and the store was incredibly cute. The cardamom bun was fun with the flaky salt, but it was very dense. Solid strawberry matcha, syrup had a nice tartness to it. I just wish the matcha flavor was a bit stronger.

    Kelly T.

    I had been meaning to try this place after seeing the barista's reels all over my feed this summer! When their fall drink lineup launched, I knew it was time. There was a short lineup when I got there with a friend on Sat. afternoon but we got through it in around 5 minutes. The interior was small but cosy, there was room for about 4 tables and luckily we snagged one. The drink I had was the black cherry hojicha-- you can definitely taste the high quality roasted hojicha notes and the hint of cherry made it oh so decadent and fall without being too sweet!! I'd say it's worth it ($8) in terms of the delicious drink / quality and supporting a local business. Would love to come back again and try a cookie next time

    Sylvia P.

    Finally checked out the TikTok famous Cowdog Coffee and it totally lived up to the hype. The space had a super cozy vibe and I really appreciated their values. They don't ask for tips, pay their staff a livable wage, and don't charge extra for milk alternatives, which is a win cause oat milk is always a must for me. I ordered the iced strawberry matcha and it was delicious. Refreshing, not too sweet, and the flavors were well balanced. My only small gripe is that I wish the drink was a bit bigger for the price, but overall still worth the visit.

    Alisa B.

    If there's one thing you get here, it's the White Chocolate Hojicha Walnut Cookie!!! Incredibly delicious and the flaky salt balances the flavors perfectly. And the texture... CHEF'S KISS! We also tried their Strawberry Matcha, which was just okay. The matcha was fragrant, but the strawberry puree was more sour than sweet. Lots of strawberry seeds, so you know they use real fruit at least! The "hojicha + milk" was pretty tasty! Nutty hojicha that was lightly sweetened. Very milky. I do wish it were sweeter, but if you like your drinks not too sweet, it's probably perfect for you. The hojicha quality was very high quality though, so I took home a tin to make the hojicha at home :)

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    Jay T.

    @jfoodreviews here, Back again with another review! Went to Cowdog coffee as it's all over social media! They built a cult like following under the mantra "No tipping , no oat milk charge & living wage cafe." I didn't get food as I happened to stroll in at the end of the day... I ended up getting Strawberry matcha ($7.50) Orange pour over coffee ($8.00) The cafe itself is very tiny! The staff seemed pretty happy, they also sell merch (shirts, coffee accessories, and such) Expect to take your order to go as there is limited seating, waiting is around 7-10 minute during peak times.

    Sally L.

    Cowdog is a super cute, but small cafe located in Vancouver. We easily found some street parking. The store is quite small with just around 4 table inside and 2 tables outside. The cup sizes are small, but cute. No extra charge for oat milk as well. There were 3 workers total and the cashier also makes drinks in between orders as well as serve the drinks. So, there is a bit of wait to order, but I would say it only took about 5-10 mins to get the drink. There was a line out the door when we went on a Sunday around noon. Seating was also full. We ordered our drinks for take out. They ask you to wait outside and bring it to you. Matcha milk, hojicha milk, and strawberry matcha. Personally out of the 3 choices the hojicha milk was the best. The hojicha was perfect amount of sweet and creamy. The matcha was not that sweet at all. The strawberry puree was quite sour and a bit too overpowering for me. Overall not bad! Would come back. :)

    Matcha milk
    Yumi L.

    Accidentally discovered my love for hojicha lattes here. I originally ordered a matcha oat milk latte but was given hojicha. After trying it I am a certified hojicha fan now. It tasted like a cross between milk tea and matcha latte. The people that work here are super friendly also. I told the worker about my mixed up order and he kindly provided my matcha milk. It just kinda sucks that there is no restrooms or wifi, making it not an ideal place to hang out. The inside is very tiny as well. Its more of a grab and go coffee shop.

    Iced matcha latte & hojicha
    Kyla H.

    Sold out of cold brew when we got there-- no biggie. Shop is cute and has aesthetic decor, small and cozy space. There might not be enough space to wait inside so keep that in mind. The cups were disappointingly small but the hojicha was memorable for its delicious taste! The matcha latte was like any other shop's matcha. Service was fast and good, nothing special.

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    Matcha here is the best I've had. I heard this place was very popular and I can see why

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