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I came by to pickup some lunch and a coffee. Tried their seasonal pourover coffee on ice, and…read moretheir italian sandwich. The coffee is just ok. Nothing bad, this particular coffee is a bit fruity and overall its fine. Main problem is its $7 for a very tiny coffee. The cup is literally about 1 cup (250cc) full of ice, with coffee poured into it. A few sips and its gone. Definitely not worth it at $2 per sip. A little ridiculous. The italian sandwich is good. Not great. Bread is good, fillings are good quality, sandwich is crisp on the outside, moist inside, flavourful sauce. I wish there was some kind of greenery on the inside too, like Arugula or something. Its a bit one-dimensional and feels heavy. But a solid sandwich. However, its $15 and its also not big. Its about the size of a hamburger. So a sandwich and tiny coffee for $21 is crazy. Its counter-service and the people at the counter are nice. Not much else to say in terms of service. The space is nice and clean but not much seating esp when it gets busy. Overall, quality is fine, and I do always like their Croissants - what I usually get at SV. However, they need to offer a bit more value. Lower the prices a bit, or increase the portions a bit. If you dont account for pricing/value, theyre a solid 4/5. Accounting for their extraordinarily high prices for small portions, this is 3/5. Street metered parking available but tough to find a spot.

Came by for some coffee with family…read more The ambiance is very nice. Beautifully decorated, European feel. Just the inside decor would make me want to come back! The coffee is great, good quality and very cute to go cups! They had fun seasonal options too. And their service is superb here was impressed with that. Two things that disappointed: It was a very sunny day and there were no shades on their huge all around windows. Would be nice to have some automatic shades to block out some of the sun from customers eyes and not have them overheat too. The Croissants were so painfully dry and almost stale? It's such a shame we came late morning I was expecting soft buttery fluffy pastries. I wasn't offered to warm it up even tho I asked for it on a plate, Definitely should be recommending customers to have their pastries warmed if they're stale and dry. Huge disappointment because they looked so beautiful. Would still come by for the coffee but I'd skip the pastry.

I came back for dinner again before this visit and shared a pizza with my mom. Pretty good. Not…read moreoutstanding. This time we came and tried the cafe side of the restaurant. We just chose some sandwiches from the display case and ordered some drinks to go with it. On the table: Grilled Cheese Sourdough Sandwich Croque Monsieur Sourdough Sandwich Egg and Cheese Croissant Latte Strawberry Matcha Latte Wasn't super impressed with my Egg and Cheese Croissant as I couldn't really taste much cheese in it. There was plenty of egg and the croissant itself was quite nice and flakey but I feel it could have been cheesier. Strawberry Matcha Latte was OK but I've had better. There aren't very many cafe type places like this at Park Royal where you can grab some casual, quick eats and go. For quick eats it's usually either the food court or places that offer drinks and sweet pastries but close to zero savory food options. I'd consider the cafe side of this restaurant again sometime, but it wouldn't be at the top of my list. Overall, I think one is better off on the restaurant side where they serve entrees, pizzas and pastas.

the sky had that washed out, endless grey, the kind that presses down on the city. the trees were…read morestill vibrant, their leaves scattered thick across the sidewalk. puddles gathered along the curbs, slick with light from passing cars. i tried to sidestep the biggest puddles, thankful for my boots and umbrella. typical vancouver weather. by the time i reached west 4th and trafalgar, 3:06 pm, i was ready for another caffeine break. i slipped into café lokal and was greeted warmly, the kind of place that feels like someone forgot to tell it the world outside is wet and miserable. inside: mismatched chairs, repurposed wood, the faint scent of coffee and something sweet. eclectic charm everywhere, nothing quite matches, but it just works. the fireplace in the corner wasn't turned on, though it didn't need to be, the place was warm and dry. gaetz and gilberto played soothingly and quietly in the background. the baristas moved with calm, unhurried ease, the kind of rhythm that only slow afternoons know. i ordered another matcha latte with oat milk, my second of the day. it came out too hot, the matcha powder scorched, the taste lost. but i didn't mind. through the window, the rain kept falling, steady and unrelenting. outside, the city moved on through the rain, people passed by, shoulders hunched, heads down. inside, it felt like time had decided to rest for a while.

Love the vibe in this cozy cafe! The food and coffee are high quality and fresh. I had the…read morebutternut squash soup and flat white while my friend enjoyed an Americano and avocado salad. They gave each of us a piece of truffle with our coffee. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. Lots of parking on the street. We were lucky to get a table on Saturday noon. Busy place but so welcoming!

My favorite seasoon has arrived - the Vancouuer croissant crawl festival. I visited Bel cafe…read more What I got: Birch Syrup, Bacon & Pecan Supreme - Birch syrup whipped ganache, candied bacon, crispy pecans. I love supreme croissant. Dough was nicely crispy outside, inside was moist. Birch syrup, Bacon and pecan on the top were really unique savory and sweet combination. Caramel cream filling was very delicious , too. Presentation was beautiful. If you like savory and sweet combination. I highly recommend this item!

Pit stop while exploring downtown & needed a pick-me-up. It's located at the beautiful historical…read moreRosewood Hotel Georgia (worth taking a look at after to see the architecture). Matcha Latte (4/5) - Has a good earthy matcha flavor; you can taste the quality. Served hot with your choice of milk and decorated on top. Doesn't come sweetened which I wish I knew, so I could have it added on. Other than caffeinated drinks, they serve sandwiches/wraps, pastries, and desserts. Service was quick and friendly! There are some tables inside so you can enjoy your drink / food properly.

This is an impressive breakfast spot that has all the treats you need to pack on the calories - and…read moreI mean that in the best way possible. Breakfast is the most importantly meal of the day and this place absolutely delivered. No disappointment detected. Service was snappy and efficient which I appreciated as I only had minutes before my guided tour of Van started...plus i did build up an appetite having walked 3 beautiful scenic miles to get there. The staff was genuinely pleasant and friendly - exactly what I've come to expect from Canadians and made for a very warm experience. Prices were fair and right on par with similar establishments, nothing outrageous. But what really topped this review to five stars was the butter, flaky fresh made croissant. Pure perfection and the highlight of the meal. If you're looking for Panera Bread on steroids with great service and better tasting food then this is the place. Highly Recommend!!!

The look and smell amazing but the one I got tasted a bit dry and not as flavorful as I expected. I…read morehad definitely had better savory pastry.

I'm a big sucker for a good sandwich. Not going to lie, I was a little sad when I heard (or…read morethought) that Finch's had closed. 2 years later, here I realized by chance that they had in fact only moved! Now, Finch's is situated in a really cozy neighborhood in Strathcona. Really cool spot where you could spend the afternoon curled up and read a book. Sandwiches are solid. I'm usually not a huge fan of blue cheese but was blown away by how good these baguettes were!

A friend invited us to Finch's Market, and at first we were a bit apprehensive since the place…read moredoesn't look very appealing online and the parking was pretty bad. Once we stepped inside, our experience completely changed. The space is actually very cute and welcoming. The coffee was very good, and the food was fantastic. We tried the latte and the pear prosciutto with balsamic -- everything was delicious. Great service as well. Definitely a must-try, and we would absolutely come back.

Came a couple times for coffee (twice for takeout and once for dine-in) while I was in the area…read more The cafe is usually quite busy with people working and it seems like a popular spot also for takeout. Noise level is quite minimal with the quiet chatter here and there, making it a good spot to get some work done while people watching. My go-to's for ordering are their matcha drinks for sure. Strong matcha taste and the right amount of sweetness. I've tried the original matcha and the ube matcha before and both were pretty good. If I'm feeling like drinking coffee, I liked their dirty ube latte! I do prefer my coffee on the sweeter side, so something to keep in mind if you're into darker roasts. Also had their hazelnut latte and that was on the bitter side (for my tastes). We also ordered a matcha cookie the last time we were there and it had a strong matcha taste as well. On the sweeter side though since there was also white chocolate/macadamia bits. Would pair well with an espresso. Would definitely come again (as I have already)! Great place for a coffee/snack on Main St while thrifting/shopping.

Such a cute little place!!! Delicious drinks, yummy desserts, and the baristas are friendly and…read moreefficient! Really cozy and a great place to sip your coffee and read or meet a friend!

This is a charming little cafe in a residential part of The West End…read more The menu includes coffee drinks, panini sandwiches, and tamals. If you are dining "in", you order at a counter and they bring it to your table. The LGBT (Lettuce, Guacamole, Bacon, and Tomato) was one of the best paninis I've ever had, with delicious ingredients and perfectly crisped. Avoid the tamals, which had almost nothing inside the corn meal, and were very dry. There is a nice selection of Latin American sauces and canned goods, and a refrigerator full of drinks--although not a single diet drink. There are just a few tables, located outside, so plan accordingly.

I love coming to this little bodega / cafe hidden in the heart of the residential part of the West…read moreEnd, whether it's after a morning game of squash at the West End Community Centre, on a stroll by myself or during an afternoon walk with a friend. I particularly enjoy sitting outside the store with my a cup of coffee and a grilled panini or pressed croissant sandwich watching neighbours waking slowly by. The food servings are simple but, simply great. I tried the prosciutto panini and the ham and. cheese croissant. Both were delightfully lovely. They also serve a good selection of coffees and teas as well. The staff are always cheerful and friendly.