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    Elysian Coffee

    3.7 (226 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Peter C.

    Elysian is a cozy coffee shop located on Broadway. I wasn't looking for this place, but wandered into it during my venture. It was a little busy when I came in. The staff was very friendly and made recommendations on the two different drip coffees that they were brewing; the Guatemala and Ethiopian roast. You can also purchase pastries, bottled water and canned drinks. Outside or inside seating is available.

    Latte
    Kay F.

    One of my go to places for a coffee along the Broadway corridor. The staff is always so friendly and there is a decent amount of sitting room to meet up with someone for a quick chat or to get some reading it. A staple in my Vancouver coffee shop round up.

    Latte
    David L.

    If you're expecting a latte to come adorned with swirls and sugar-induced euphoria, look elsewhere. Elysian's latte is a no-nonsense, no-sweetener affair. It's coffee for grown-ups who appreciate the pure, unadulterated taste of the bean. Strong, bold, and not a hint of saccharine nonsense. The blueberry almond crumble muffin at Elysian is a lesson in moderation. It's not trying to be a pastry behemoth - it's compact and slightly sweet. The kind of muffin you can enjoy guilt-free and still feel like you've treated yourself. Elysian's large windows facing Broadway are like a cinematic experience for coffee lovers. Sip your unsweetened latte, nibble on that just-right muffin, and let the urban theatre of Broadway unfold before your eyes. A coffee shop with a view - what more could you ask for?

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    Michelle S.

    Went here after a hot yoga class nearby. Cafe seems cool and I like the pink exterior and all the plants inside. Unfortunately, neither the coffee nor cleanliness impressed me. Typically I'm a fan of nitro cold brew but somehow this didn't cut it for me. I wasn't impressed with the flies flying around in the cafe as well.

    Mocha
    Jennifer L.

    This coffee shop is located about 2 blocks from the Holiday Inn on Broadway. There's currently no street parking due to construction so if you can walk that's the best option. The inside is cozy and filled with plants. The service was good and our coffee was ready pretty quickly. My only complaint is that they don't have any flavoring for your drink except honey. We ordered the mocha and it was delicious. It was made perfectly.

    Rosemary Egg Muffin, Friand, Rooibos Chai
    Dana S.

    I've been meaning to come here because I love the coffee at places that use their beans, but when I saw they had a rooibos chai and ended up getting that instead of anything bean. Pretty good chai latte, unsweetened (which is my preference) but very smooth. I also had the Rosemary Egg Muffin and a Friand. Egg muffin was really nice with the layer of melted cheese on top and made a light but surprisingly satisfying lunch. It was my first time seeing a friand and it sounded neat so I wanted to try, and really liked it! It's kind of like a cross between a poundcake and almond cookie - very dense, but soft and moist. They have a small assortment of other baked goods and 3 sandwiches (two meat sandwiches that I can't remember the details of and a grilled cheese). The food is priced pretty reasonably. They apparently have complimentary sparkling water but the friend I went with and I weren't offered any and I didn't see it mentioned anywhere, I only gathered this from watching other customers get it from the barista when they ordered. Very cool that they have it and I wish I'd known about it to take advantage when I ordered. The front facade of the building is really pretty. The interior is basically a run-of-the-mill Vancouver coffee shop: clean and bright, lots of plants, lots of natural light. It's on the smaller side, but laid-out well so that it doesn't feel cramped or get congested. Baristas were nice and approachable. From my perspective, it's a good place to try if you're in the area often, but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. Even though it was my first time there I feel like I've basically been to this same shop dozens of times... Nothing really wrong with it, the food and drink was very good and the environment pleasant, just lacking character. Maybe I'm just becoming a little jaded though. :)

    Pastry options
    Nissa B.

    Location: This coffee shop is busy but not because its all that great but because it is in a very busy central location near bus stops and shops.No parking. Atmosphere:Frankly this café isn't a very chill spot. It was small and there was limited seating. The service, is rushed and the baristas don't seem all that glad to be there. There's a lot of café competition in Vancouver. So if the atmosphere is not warm and inviting I would just go across the street. It cost too much $$ for drinks and food options are few. My pastry was not fresh, it was dry and cold. The service is just sort of average. It's a bit disorganized because folks don't know where to stand to wait for things as there's not much room inside or direction given.

    Gabby A.

    Visited this coffee shop near my work and I'm happy I dropped by to get some work done. They don't have wifi but I had access to the Shaw Wi-Fi in there. Many customers are in and out around 8am when I visited during the weekday. They have signs on the table to let you know a table is clean and they limit you to stay 30 minutes. However, it wasn't busy so they didn't push for anyone to leave after 30 minutes. Lots of seating inside. I know they also have seating outside on the side and front when the weather is decent. I ordered their iced latte which was fine. Didn't think it was anything special. I'll be back to try more of their coffee options and pastries.

    Their amazing Raspberry Almond Croissant
    Maddie H.

    Possible the best croissant I've had... ever. I had to redownload Yelp just to write this review. So glad I stopped in for a quick bite.

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    Henry C.

    Looking for something different other than your standard coffee at Starbucks or Blenz? Well you came to the right place as it is conveniently located on the busier side of broadway which is close to transit. Street parking is easy to find. This little cafe is quite busy and seating is usually limited, seems trendy and a great place to hangout. When seating is scarce I usually get it to go. This time round I decided to do a review and I come to this place quite frequently. In short - they have great service, always friendly and have approachable counter staff. They make a mean latte - strong enough to satisfy ones caffeine craving. They also have assortment of baked goods and other various items. Pricing is quite typical of a coffee shop and quite reasonable. In short I would come back!

    Latte
    Jurn L.

    Elysian Coffee had been on my list of coffee places to try for the longest time.. and I finally tried it yesterday! Was in the area to get my travel vaccines and had to grab my morning coffee. Such a cute cafe! Located in a great area and the cafe was already quite busy when I got there and a lineup formed after I ordered. I got a latte and really loved it. Great quality coffee! Their pastries looked delicious but did not get one this time as we were going to grab lunch soon. But definitely will be back again!

    Annie M.

    I have been meaning to try this place for a long time and have bookmarked it over a year. Finally, I got a chance to go there on my day off. I went there on Friday morning and found it's so busy!! Long line up at the cashier, no seat available and even no space to stand! I didn't understand why the people rated them so high and I really disappointed with the coffee that I got. My hubby's latte wasn't impressive and my mocha wasn't great. The baristas was not friendly at all either. Between Main and Cambie Street, there are a lot of coffee shops a way better than Elysian. I wouldn't recommend this place at all to anyone

    Scone
    Kit Yee Y.

    I came here for a coffee and scone for breakfast this morning. It has one of the best lattes in Vancouver. Their latte is smooth, thick and fragrant and it has its personality in it. I drank the latte with their scone. Best combo especially their bakery goods were fresh and warm. I bought a German wood coffee grinder from them several years ago. They had unique coffee machines, grinders, accessories and etc. They are quite specialized in the coffee industry. Their pricing and service were average. Coffee lovers should come visit this coffee shop if you haven't tried it yet.

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    15 years ago

    Best latte I have ever had. The staff were very friendly. If you are in the area...or not...stop by.

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    The coffee's decent, but they have no internet and only two outlets, so it's terrible to go to if you'd like to get computer work done.

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    10 years ago

    Best coffee in Vancouver...never had better! Cups are too small is my only complaint! :)

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    Didn't like the coffee or the pastries and that's saying a lot considering I'm from Seattle. Nice atmosphere though

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    Breka Bakery & Cafe

    4.5
    (155 reviews)
    2.5 km
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    The Red Velvet for my sweet tooth and the Mediterranean Chicken Panini cos I was so hungry…read moreexploring downtown Vancouver. I must say, the food is 10/10. The service was quick and prompt, too! Although we didn't find a place to sit, given how much people love this place, we happily enjoyed our food in the seating area overlooking the Canada place, few others joined us there too! It was our cute lil party!

    Of all the Brekas I've been to - and I've been to a lot, as I'm a huge fan! - this one is my least…read morefavorite. I was meeting a friend here yesterday who's visiting from California, and when deciding on a meeting place, we realized a bunch of the Gastown coffee roaster places were closed on Sunday, so I mentioned Breka , knowing it was opened 24/7. (LOVE this!). Plus, this site is close to Waterfront Station, and my friend had a busy day planned, taking the Seabus to N.Van and doing a lot of sightseeing. So this Breka was perfect. I was there early at 10 am-ish, and from the outset, I was impressed: exposed brick wall, long counter and display case, fully stocked with the most beautiful pastries and tarts and cakes, and lovely looking sandwiches, too....Just lovely. I ordered a tea from the guy taking the orders. At the check-out, the woman working the cashier was the most unfriendly, aloof person I have ever encountered at a Breka. She was downright dour. Never looked up, never smiled, said I owed X for the tea I ordered, gave me a receipt and said I was "number 3", no "thank you" (despite my saying thanks!), nothing. She looked really unhappy and bothered to be there. (I sat at a nearby table, waiting for my number to be called. I saw her interactions with all the people behind me - and there were quite a few, as it got suddenly busy in the cafe. She was cold and unfriendly to everyone in line as she rang them all up. These are mostly tourists! Why have a dour, borderline-hostile woman at the check-out counter of a busy cafe in a touristy part of our city? I just don't get it). Anyhow, I waited 10 minutes to hear my number called, but I never heard it. I walked up to the take-out area and there was my tea, on a receipt that said "number 3". Did they call out my number? I honestly don't know. I was seated at a table a few feet from the area and listening for my number and I didn't hear it called. I was not impressed with this set-up. Not at all. My friend arrived and got a chocolate concoction which looked amazing, and he loved it, so there's that. I still love Brekas but I probably won't return to this site. Between the cold experience at the cash and the prolonged waiting for my order (a cup of tea!), and not being sure if my order number was ever called, it just all left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.

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    The pastries here are so so good. It's hard to settle for just one! My favorite to order is the…read moredouble baked almond croissant. I find any of their vienese pastries never disappoint. They have quite a selection of other fancy petite cakes, tarts and cookie. The staff are very knowledgeable and courteous. They are patient when you feeling indecisive. My latest favorite is the lemon scroll. The ambiance is mostly take out since seating is limited at the Fir St location and there is no seating at their downtown bakery cafe. Coffee and tea selections available. Price is reasonable for the excellent quality and the generous size of some of their pastries. Their goodies sell out fast at the downtown location. They accept cash or cards depending on their location.

    I visited beaucoup bakery to try their Asian heritage month special baking goods…read more What I tried: Curry fish ball focaccia Curry and onion infused focaccia topped with Gruyere and Hong Kong style curry fish balls Ginger milk & sesame rice ball egg tart Ginger infused custard and sesame rice balls baked in butter croissant pastry. Curry fish ball focaccia was a very unique item. The focaccia dough had very chewy and soft texture, curry flavor was strong which I really liked. Fish ball was decent and surprisingly paired with this focaccia dough and gruyere cheese on top. I really liked this item. Egg tart was decent. Pastry dough was flaky and large, custard and sesame rice ball filling provided chewy mochi texture. I liked this item, too. They always offer very creative and unique flavor's combination. Especially Asian heritage month items were worth trying.

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    Gary’s Patisserie

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    I ordered the 6 inch mango cake for my sister's birthday and it was absolutely worth it! The cake…read morewas light, fresh, and full of delicious mango flavour without being overly sweet. It was a huge hit with everyone! The 6 inch cake was $69 and I added a customized birthday message on chocolate for an extra $3 which was a nice personal touch. They also offer a gluten free option for an additional $10 which is great for accommodating different dietary needs. One thing to keep in mind is that you'll want to order online well in advance because their cakes sell out quickly. I can definitely see why. They're fantastic! I'll be ordering from Gary's Patisserie again for future celebrations.

    Have seen Gary's fresh mango cakes all over IG and with my Dad's recent birthday I convinced my…read moresister to order one, instead of our usual mango cake from Saint Germaine bakery. Gary's only allows to order the fresh mango cakes up to one week ahead to ensure they have enough ripe mangos, which I admire their dedication. We ordered the 6 inch cake for 9 people (7 adults and 2 kids) and everyone got a thin to average slice. The cake is definitely prettier than the other fresh mango cakes on the market, has a lot more mangos that are perfectly ripe and sweet, there is less wipped cream, and the sponge cake is softer. The family agreed that Gary's has the best fresh mango cake but at $69 for a 6 inch cake, versus $43 for a 6 inch mango cake from Saint Germaine, a cake from Gary's is definitely a treat and for special occasions. Is Gary's worth the premium price? I think so but not everyone in my family agreed. One thing to note: Gary's do offer cake in a jar that's $8.50 each. When we went, they had a BOGO deal with the mango cake jars. My nephew asked my sister to buy the BOGO deal knowing that the 6 inch cake was not going to be enough, as the kids like having a second slice of cake.

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    2.4 km
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    When I was visiting the city for work, my close friend wanted to take me here to taste their…read moredoughnuts. As I love desserts, I was so excited to see Chinatown and visit this place for the first time. This place was located in an area that would be best to walk with a friend or a small group- I was not quite prepared to see and experience what was going on all around. Finally, we made it there and were glad to order some doughnuts. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the sweet smell of doughnuts and the two friendly staff. Everything looked so good, so narrowing down our pick was very hard! At the end, we ordered two flavours- Matcha and Tiramisu. The matcha doughnut was soft and the filling was light yet full of matcha flavour that one would expect, I loved every bite! My friend had the tiramisu doughnut and she said that she enjoyed the fluffy texture of the dough and the creamy filling- it felt like eating tiramisu in a doughnut form. If you love simple yet high quality ingredients, this place is the perfect place to get your sweet cravings fixed!

    FIFA world cup started and Mello offers world cup themed donuts. They are available at holt renfrew…read moreas limited item. Luckily I was able to get them by visiting in the morning. Flavor was maple and representing Canada! Green colored sponge reminded me of soccer fields, and cute soccer ball chocolate on the top of donut. Maple cream filling was light, not overly sweet and delicious. It was very good item to bring watch party with family or friends. Highly recommend!

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    4.3
    (31 reviews)
    3.4 km

    A good assortment of pastries and surprisingly some savoury items for reasonable prices. There's a…read morelot of fruit forward flavour combinations like mango, strawberry and raspberry. Also a lot of red bean. For savoury, they have large paninis and lasagna. The service is friendly and there's sufficient indoor seating.

    Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

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