Passed by this spot walking down Commercial Dr. after lunch. Came in as I was intrigued by their…read moresign saying they have the best cinnamon buns. The staff were friendly! Best part was that the dairy can be substituted for no charge, that was a huge bonus! The matcha latte was good and the cinnamon bun was delicious. I liked how the cinnamon bun was not overly sweet, it was the right amount of sweetness. It was nice and fluffy and it had a good chew. Definitely recommend this spot for a quick stop. They also had a lot of seating inside and outside too.

I got a matcha frappe at Grounds For Coffee and it was excellent…read more You'll see plenty of working professionals and students here on their laptops. It has a nice, cozy feel to it.

A really bright, clean, welcoming space to get some work done or meet up with someone. My iced…read morelatte was refreshing and just right. I had no problem finding a place to plug in my phone, and found it very comfortable in general.

Baked goods kind of sad. My friend didn't finish her muffin but it looked a bit dry…read more Comfortable bench seating though. Nice that they offer water cups if you already had too much coffee for the day.

came here since i saw it was walking distance from my stay in vancouver, and it was great!! they…read morehave a gorgeous spread of bread and pastries, which you can see live when you're in the store. i got a kouign amann and a small iced americano. their kouign amann is so good, as someone who gets kouign amanns everywhere it's available LOL. it's crunchy and sweet with salt flakes on the crust, so you get some nice contrast throughout your bites. their iced americano (no milk/cream) was also very good. the shot was pulled perfectly, not sour or burnt tasting. they do have extremely limited seating though. maybe seats only 3 or 4 max, so it's more of a grab and go place. we ended up eating on the bench outside haha. would love to have a place like this nearby me where everything is baked fresh, in house!! service was also pretty friendly and patient as i was deciding what to order/asking questions about the drinks.

Just a 10 minute short walk from commercial and Broadway sky train station…read more I absolutely loved the baguette and croissant. The crust on the baguette was amazing and flavourful. The baguette was full of complex flavours and each bite showed it's true colours Their breads are definitely artisan made The croissant was also amazing with its flakey layers. It was buttery but not overwhelming. The bread pudding was also delicious but not my style. I wish it had a few more apple chunks to every bite, I think that would add some extra freshness to the taste. They also sell a lot of goods in the store like canned fish, jams, and chocolates!

Lovely Italian coffee shop that also serves sandwiches and gelato. It was my first time there but…read morefrom the interaction of the staff/owners with other customers, I can tell it's a popular establishment in the community with a lot of loyal customers. I tried the Frank's Special Sandwich which had cappicollo, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, eggplant (pickled), lettuce and tomato in it. The sandwich bread was soft but also toasted to a nice crisp. The filling was pretty generous. I also tried their mocha with whipped cream. It's heartwarming. Cafe Calabria's interior design is quirkily maximalist. There are a lot of white statues and their ceilings are painted. There's a fountain inside the cafe too. It's fun to spend an hour there sipping a coffee while enjoying the fun atmosphere.

I was brought here by my friend because they know I love Italy and its people…read more I had the soup of the day and a sea-salted caramel ice cream for dessert. My friend had coconut ice cream and an Italian-style sandwich. We both also ordered espresso. We were very pleased with the flavors of the dishes. The large portions were really worth the price. I'll definitely come back to try more dishes.

Did a quick stop at Prado cafe on Commercial. It was a very hot day and the cafe had no…read moreairconditioning so it was really hot inside. I got their ham & cheese croissant which was not bad but it was a bit too greasy, there was oil dripping through the paper bag. I got their iced matcha latte, the matcha flavour was a bit too strong.

Small cafe , cute vibe and friendly staff. Tried churro…read moredonut , muffin and Boston cream donut. Baking was really tasty and displayed cute in the case. Also iced matcha, iced "hot" chocolate , and strawberry mocha. Strawberry mocha was a 1/5 in my opinion did not finish drinking it. Matcha was decent , and iced chocolate was ok lots of ice. These sizes of cups were each around $6.50

Cozy, cute, CUDDly EAst VAN VIBEs Double Jay ,,... It's the…read moreepicentre of EAST VAN JJ personifies the bravado of feistiness. It's retro yet eclectic all rolled into just like its feature of a variety of Neate Donuts like the Banana cream centre , enough to make a monkey cry for joy ... It has inside seating with high top Chairs along the wall and patio seating ..the ceiling still Has the side boards horizontal giving it a post modern effect... if you need cool threads there is JJ logo to wear on your bod or head and mug n cups ... .... EAST VAN RULES at Double Also JJ knows how to do the Java ... coffee supremo

I have been a loyal customer for years, however today's experience at commercial drive at 4:00pm. I…read morewaited for a coffee for 20 mins that never arrived. As well other customers, service was so slow, The staff even called the previous customer the B---- word under there tongues which i heard when she also complained. I requested a refund and as told they do not know how and gave me a coffee card. I spent $12 for a latte and muffin for the experience. I usually do not complain, however the staff was just chatting with there friends and felt zero respect for customer service. Again I have been going for years multiple locations, never had and issue. The food quality and coffee is one of the best in town.

Delicious carrot cake and huge slices here! Comfortable spot to meet a friend with open doors and…read morewindow and good air flow. Bathroom is also the cleaning closet and feels a little weird but it's usable.

An authentic coffee shop! Good, down-to-earth vibe. Service is great. All round good spot.read more

I revisited La saison de patisserie to grab some drink and get a birthday card…read more They sell cute 3D BD card with reasonable price. I got Houjicha Strawberry latte. I usually love their dessert and drink. The one I had this time, houjicha flavor was a bit weak and strawberry purre dominated the flavor, it was just ok. It might be depend on barista. I found they offer soccer themed cake which was very cute.

This bakery is top tier for the area. It's located on a major intersection but tucked away in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. The place is small, with limited seating. The pastries are delicious and crafted so beautifully. I came here for hot chocolate festival and the flavours were spot on. A tad sweet but it's hot chocolate. I also tried their limited time sticky rice croissant which had all the umami flavours one could want! Texture of the croissant was crunchy, butter and full of flavour. Sadly, the sticky rice texture mixed with croissant was not the best. The service here is great. Staff are friendly. The only downside to this store is the way their line up system works. They have 2 store areas, connected by the till. It's a bit hard to pass through when there are people waiting in line to pay, waiting on line to order, etc. Just a bit of awkward spacing

Mah Milk Bar is a friendly and cozy neighbourhood coffee shop/mini grocery store located in the…read moreheart of East Vancouver. I was glad to visit on a Sunday morning while taking a walk with my boyfriend in his neighbourhood. When we arrived, it was quite busy. The coffee shop is small, but charming with limited seating available. The menu mainly contains basic coffee shop items as well as a variety of baked goods. We ordered an iced specialty coffee with ice cream and a small latte. I also chose the Tiramisu danish and we nibbled on it while waiting for our coffee. The danish was suggested by the cashier as one of the more popular items. She was completely right, because this baked treat was heavenly. The outside was like a croissant, flakey and buttery and paired with a delicious tiramisu custard on the inside. We also grabbed a scone for our walk home (which turned out to be delicious as well). The shop also sells local artisanal goods such as chocolate, sauces, and even loaves of bread. It's nice to gander around while waiting for your order. We enjoyed our coffee on the walk back home. The coffee is quite strong, which would be optimal for most coffee lovers. The flavour was deep and chocolate-y, but not bitter at all. I read on their site that they regularly rotate their bean selection. I would love to return to try more of their food items!

A cute neighbourhood coffee shop... I think the owner is Australian, which had me hoping for a…read moregreat flat white ($4.5/$5.5). Sadly, the pastries were both disappointing. The tiramisu croissant ($6) was somehow dry yet soggy at the same time, thanks to the filling inside. The cheddar and chive scone ($5) was bland despite its name, and missing the soft, moist inside and crisp, crumbly outside a good scone should have. On the plus side, the barista brought the coffee to our table, which was a nice touch. The place is always busy, with limited seating both inside and out, so you might need to wait to get a seat or do takeout.

I went to Elephant Garden Creamery for the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival with one mission: order the…read moreMango Coconut Sticky Rice Sundae. Then I reached the counter... and saw a sign that completely derailed my plans. It said that if you purchased two festival passport items, you'd receive a token for the gachapon machine. Well... I'm apparently very easy to influence. So instead of one dessert, I walked away with two. Mango Coconut Sticky Rice Latte Float This was a fresh mango coconut sticky rice smoothie topped with salted coconut cream, fresh mango cubes, and mango coconut sticky rice ice cream. The surprise was the little chewy balls of sticky rice hidden inside the drink--they made every sip more fun! The salted coconut cream balanced the sweetness nicely, and the whole thing tasted like a refreshing tropical dessert in a cup. Mango Coconut Slush Fresh mango slush topped with salted coconut cream and fresh mango chunks. If you're a mango lover, this one definitely delivers. It was fruity, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day. Now for the gachapon... I excitedly put in my token, imagining I'd win a cute sticker, a pin, or some adorable souvenir. Instead... Another passport stamp. Technically, it's still a prize... but let's just say my excitement level dropped a tiny bit. At least it saved me one more festival stop, so I can't complain too much. Overall, if you love mango, Elephant Garden Creamery absolutely knows how to turn it into a delicious dessert. I just learned that gachapon machines don't always grant the prizes your heart dreams of.

I've been coming to elephant garden creamery for quite a few years now. My all time favourite is…read moretheir mango coconut sticky rice ice cream - dairy free, vegan, and absolutely amazing. However, recently their July rotational flavours really blew my friends and I away, so much that my friends have come 3 times in the last week. Their fresh mango ice cream was absolutely amazing, great flavour and not too sweet. I also really liked the lilikoi cheesecake. Who can resist passion fruit and cheesecake in a creamy ice cream? We decided to also try the float since it already contained a scoop of mango ice cream and it was super yummy! The mango at the bottom mixed perfectly with the sticky rice and coconut and it wasn't too thick despite having all those ingredients and the ice cream. There is some seating inside their cute little store, but due to summer, it can get quite busy on nice days and peak hours. The line up can also get quite hefty so I recommend coming during non peak hours (e.g. weekdays and on rainy/cloudy days) if you don't like to wait.