Stopped into Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab today with my laptop planning to get a little work done, and ended up having such a great experience that I felt compelled to leave a review. Lexi was running the show, and it was genuinely impressive to watch. She treated every customer with warmth and attentiveness while somehow keeping everything moving seamlessly behind the scenes. Even during the quieter moments, she stayed busy, focused, and engaged with the space around her. That kind of work ethic and customer care stands out. The coffee itself was unique and memorable; not your average coffee shop experience, and the zucchini bread was off the charts! Add in the great ambience and welcoming atmosphere, and this place is an easy recommendation. You can tell when people genuinely care about what they do, and today that showed in every part of the experience. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Beautiful and unique! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Kafiex Coffee Lab is a cozy spot in downtown Vancouver, WA, serving up tasty coffee with a side of friendly service. Street parking is available. Whether you're looking to relax at the larger community table or prefer some solo seating, they've got options. A solid stop if you're in the area or need a break from the bustling farmers market. Enjoy! read more

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I finished a long day of meetings and was looking for a nice pick me up close by. I heard a recommendation for this spot so decided to check it out. We went right before closing and was not rushed. The menu also included a blue Matcha, which was the first time I had seen anything like it. The blue Matcha was made with pea and is also not caffeinated. I decided to give it a try as an iced latte with oat milk. It was delicious. I also appreciated the playlist that they had in the background and noticed lots of seating indoors, as well as some seating outdoors in case you wanted to read or work from the café. They also have a seasonal menu, so make sure to ask what's on it when you go inside I noticed a strawberry Matcha that I would've considered ordering but already got the blue Matcha. read more

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Delightful coffee, spot, and an ideal location, just across from Esther Short Park. Modern, clean, spacious and delicious drinks. Staff members are friendly and helpful. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

A visit to Vancouver requires a stop at this coffee shop. If you haven't tried a siphon coffee this would be the place to give it a go. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great spot to go to when you're in the farmer market. Great baristas very attentive. Very clean store. Coffee was a great treat while walking around . Highly recommend . read more

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Absolutely fantastic experience and I do mean experience today! Saw the coolest method of making coffee and it was called total immersion. The barista was very kind and explained the process to me and great detail. She bright a cup of coffee out to me when it was ready and it was amazing. Super hot, quite tasty and I would definitely order it again. I also ordered a piece of zucchini bread, which is a vegetable, right?! read more

This place isn't bad. I had a breve and a lemon poppy seed muffin. The breve was fine. The flavor of the coffee they used didn't wow me. It was by no means bad, but I prefer other local coffee roasters. The muffin was dense and a little dry. Again, not terrible but would I get it again? Nope. All in all, if you're on the area (I walked over on a break from jury duty since it's a few blocks away from the court house) and need coffee, go for it. Would I go out of my way? No. Maybe you'll love it, so try it for yourself. read more

Kafiex is a coffee shop local to Vancouver. They have this location on Esther St right next to the weekend farmers market, as well as another spot on the waterfront. This store is cute, very bright with lots of windows. Fun mural behind the counter. A long table in the middle and a few smaller two/four person tables. Service has been good. Pastries have been just okay. I've enjoyed the coffees I've had here, though I wish they had bigger sizes for less cost (which is similar to most independent shops these days). I've just gotten the regular drip with half and half. I know their roasting has gotten them some awards so bigger coffee connoisseurs than me may appreciate it more! read more

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Been there twice. First day they didn't know what a ristretto was. Next day they wanted to sell me something from an air pot.... 12 ounces for $4.88. I blew a gasket. They obviously want to be where coffee aficionados gather. But, they are NOT. Ristretto is my measure of a high end espresso establishment. Look it up. A drive through espresso stand won't know, but a high end espresso shop really ought to know. They'd never heard of it. The next day I tried again, hoping to find a simple cuppa brewed coffee nearby. No hope in that either. Maybe they're just selling ambiance? read more

I really like going here as the Farmers Market is just winding down around 2 - 2:30 p.m. It's usually not as busy and there's plenty of places to sit. The coffee is some of the best tasting coffee in Vancouver, no lie! read more

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This was a good coffee across from convention hotel. It was fast and delish. I would come here again.

I love the interior decor and the service was great. Not to mention how great the espresso and latte was. Will come back next time I visit Vancouver read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Blue matcha latte and double shot of doppio iced. Must try - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Kafiex has two locations in downtown Vancouver -- a Coffee Lab by Esther Short Park and a Gastro Cafe on the Waterfront. They have similar vibes and quality of offerings. This review is specifically for the original location on the corner of Esther St and 8th. This location seems to be regularly short-staffed with only one or two people working at a time. This causes a backup on orders as each drink is completed before taking the next order. If you're meeting someone for coffee and order before they do, you may lose up to ten minutes of your meeting time waiting for them to get through the line to place an order, which is what happened to me today. Also if you're staying for a meeting, note that the chairs here are flimsy plastic. They are not very sturdy and creak when you shift in them. Uncomfortable seating is one way to keep customers moving along! The golden turmeric latte with whole milk was good but the experience was just so-so especially when there are so many other options around. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Inside is clean and well lit. Colorful artwork pops behind the counter as a focal point for the space. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I like the ambience of this place, smells so good as you walk in. Didn't have to wait long for our drinks. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Ice matcha and a yummy coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I gave Kafiex 2 tries, and unfortunately it's an overall miss for me. I first went during the Farmers Market (so fairly busy inside) and then went today when it was nearly dead inside. Both times all the baristas were not friendly, and the milk was left sitting on the counter. A main reason for going is that the coffee is organic and fair trade and the shop itself is very aesthetically pleasing. However $15 for an almond milk decaf cappuccino and oat milk latte is a lot, and we even brought our own cups. I'd expect at least some friendlier vibes. ‍ read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Decaf almond milk cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Solid coffee selections and pleasant knowledgeable staff. Bit pricey, but it's the best for a v-60 or siphon pulled cup of excellence. Pacific Northwest coffee snobbery alive and well here, but done in ohhhh so good a way! Best cuppa to be had in it's locale. read more

Picked up two bags of coffee from two different places in Vancouver, one is Kalifex. When I get home, I notice the two bags weigh noticeably different with the bag of Kalifex being the lighter of the two. Both bags are 12oz/340g bags. The Kalifex bag, sealed, weighs 300g. Either Kalifex has created a new bag that actually reduces the overall weight on the product, or they shorted me a few ounces of coffee. Edit: Apparently, according to Matt. S w/Kafiex they are now selling 10oz bags and due to a misprint, the bags say 12oz. I was supposed to be informed at the register, but was not. Beware and ask before you buy. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Kalifex coffee weighting in at 301g when it's supposed to be 340g of coffee. At the very least, it's short 39g. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Let me start by saying there are several coffee spots in this area but what drew me in was the Farmers Market! I stopped in on a Saturday morning. Between the market & the local coffee it was like a 2 for 1. Coffee was great and definitely strong. I was intrigued by their "blue matcha latte" (love matcha) but was informed it does NOT contain caffeine. I craved caffeine so I went with the cajeta latte (Mexican Carmel) instead. The only thing I was crazy about was the almost $7 latte I paid for. Yes, I got almond milk but this was a 12 oz hot latte. Everything you would think a local coffee shop in. Vancouver would be like...this is it. Baristas were very friendly and helpful explaining the menu. I'd come back to this location if the farmers market was going on, if not I'd check somewhere new off the "local coffee shop" list! read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Cajeta latte (Mexican Carmel) with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Service was fast and friendly. Cafe was clean. Hot chocolate tasted great. Only downside I felt $5.70 for an average size of hot chocolate was way too much. Parking is metered street parking. read more

I have been here twice now. And the second time I went in to order an iced latte 16oz since no sizes are listed. And the woman behind the counter made a face and said the biggest they serve is 12oz. ?? I said do they serve any drinks larger, and she said it's 12oz period. Odd. I will not be returning based on the hospitality and also the muffin suggested, Strawberry Rhubarb was dry and tasteless. I will take my business elsewhere for the price I am paying. Not worth it. Go somewhere else. The coffee was nothing great, I have had better at Water Ave and Nossa Familia. Period. read more

Updated review: I went back twice before editing review because things happen. Drinks were not good, zero flavor to the food, my drink sat for 20 min. (I didn't see it was made or I would have retrieved it- gave grace for a busy time) and they were annoyed we had to ask for it after waiting so long.. They stated they didn't have ingredients for the dirty chai but offered espresso martini but menu showed it was basically the same.. it wasn't made well either. I'm willing to pay for quality but $80+ two and such poor service along with poor quality.. highly disappointed read more

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Great service, clean, bright, fresh coffee, not quite my jam on flavor a little too mild.

We stopped in here with some friends for a quick breakfast and coffee while we were walking along the pier. I ordered a cortado and I shared the breakfast burrito with my husband. The cortado was delicious! It had a perfect amount of foam and the coffee was very smooth and not bitter at all. The breakfast burrito was good too. The coffee shop had a nice ambience as well. read more

Adorable clean and happy place in downtown Vancouver. Met some friends here. Only downside was you had to pay for street parking but that's not the fault of the cafe. The coffee was rich but so smooth, with the beautiful decorations you only get with hand pulled espressos. The breakfast sandwich though was divine. Egg and a delectable cream cheese on a fluffy soft pretzel roll. Come for the coffee, stay for the breakfast sandwich! read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Breakfast sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Another excellent cappuccino in a line of Portland coffee shops that make excellent coffee. Again, exceptional...

Best coffee in Vancouver, yummy pastries and quality ingredients. Nice spot to go and hang out too

A nice spot along the Vancouver Waterfront, but on a busy Memorial Day Monday, they had people stacked-up waiting for coffee. One espresso machine, one barista. Absolutely not adequate. They have space for a second machine and they should put that in use. A little pricey and trying to be very high end. Not reading "the room" in our estimation. People want their coffee and they want it fairly quickly. The double-shot of Espresso was pretty bitter and the sparkling water to "cleanse the palate" really wasn't needed and is an added option that probably raises their costs. Should be optional. I'd say they need to bring it down a notch and focus on the basics of good coffee, full staffing and quick service. Not sure we'd stop in again, especially on a busy weekend. read more

LOVE Kaifex. The owner is a nationally renowned coffee competitor, and she knows everything about coffee. The coffee both on espresso and alternate brewing methods is spectacular and the ambiance of the shop is clean and professional. I really enjoy stopping in on my days off. :) read more

First time coming here. Heard about this place from an article announcing that a barista from Kafiex was competing at the US Coffee Champioship. After later finding out that a Latina co-owns the coffee shop, it made me want to go and check it out even more. The place is very inviting with huge windows towards Esther Park, has a nice mural of the world map towards the counter, and several plants in lab glassware, which add a nice touch. I wanted to try the mexican mocha, but they were out, so I'll have to try it next time. I did have the vanilla latte with lavender, and it was delicious. The lavender oil is locally made from lavender from Castle Rock. It is always good to find these types of flourishing businesses that bring something different to the table. I want to try the Waterfront location as well. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Vanilla latte with lavender - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Cute little coffee shop located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The staff were friendly, and the place felt clean. A great little pit stop if you're shopping the farmers market as it is right in the middle of it. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Blue matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Yes! Super cute place that offers delicious drinks. Besides coffee and teas they also offer alcoholic drinks and pastries. We tried the raspberry cheesecake slice (check out the photos) and it was delicious but overpriced. I think $12 was too much to pay. Was it good? Yes. But not so good that I would pay that price again. If I was ever in the area again I think I'd come to this place, but maybe just stick to the drinks. read more

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Love this place! Very authentic coffee, and great customer service. I also love their design/style. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great coffee with a cool atmosphere! And they have pretty awesome diner mugs read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Cold brew is superb! This was the first time I had a nitro cold brew that did not have ice in it and to my surprise, it was cold and delicious. Strong but not over powering. The place itself is very clean with ample indoor and outdoor sitting. The barista was friendly and informative. My fiancé could not decide between 2 drinks and the barista offered to blend them together for her so she can have them both. Wow! We will definitely be back and recommend it to everyone. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Nitro cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I am very, very picky about my coffee. If you're in Vancouver and you appreciate craft coffee this is the place to go. Service was top notch as well, chill atmosphere. read more

Came in here randomly at the end of a walk with my family. The place is so nicely decorated and has a great modern charm to it! My family is local to Vancouver so they recommended me the cajeta latte which I ordered, but I was also eyeing the Mexican mocha which looked delicious too! I will disclaimer by saying I am not a coffee drinker, I am often peer pressured by others to get coffee and I love trying new things. The latte was not too sweet and had a good balance of milk to coffee ratio for me. I actually really enjoyed it and that the coffee taste wasn't super strong. I ended up buying 2 bags of coffee for my family back in Seattle and the staff was so helpful in recommending me a couple bags for a non coffee drinker when I knew nothing about what coffee they drink. I got the Esther shore and the Ethiopia types. 10/10 would return next time I am in Portland. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - My cajeta latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Delicious nitro cold brew and super friendly service. Clean establishment, great decor. read more

Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab - Outside seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I love the vanilla lattes here. One of my favorite coffee shops. I'm picky with my lattes and these are 10/10.

Possibly my new go-to coffee spot in vancouver! We got our coffees to go with a blueberry muffin and headed to the farmers market. We'll be back for brunch since the menu looked pretty amazing. I got an oat milk latte and my boyfriend got a regular whole milk latte. He's a coffee snob and raved about the beans, so take that for what it's worth :). read more

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Chill and cozy place with excellent coffee and a delicious breakfast sandwich. Limited food menu (just a couple choices), but that's ok. Not too crowded so that's a plus for me. read more