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    Kafka's Coffee & Tea

    4.2 (15 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Hnin T.

    This was a great place to stop by for a coffee run. The ambiance was nice and it's a grata place to study. There is also an upstairs floor. The service was wonderful. The coffee also tasted delicious.

    Michelle S.

    2nd stop of @hotchocolatefest at @kafkascoffeetea . Tried their cereal milk cascade cocoa ($11), which is milk chocolate steeped with cereal infused milk, served with a blondie. Rather than chocolate, it reminded me of how leftover milk tasted after you eat a bowl of cereal (only hot versus cold). A drink I could see myself falling asleep to honestly. Btw, I visited their new Great Northern Way branch, place was super chill and spacious so quite good for studying as well.

    Elsa C.

    This cafe is right along the strip of schools on 2nd Ave. The laid back arty vibe is in contrast to Nemesis nearby. Service was good. The drip coffee and croissants are alright (I think a tad cheaper than Nemesis). The space has some outletd at certain spots (was expecting more outlets), wifi is available. Street parking is available on non-rush hours, otherwise, there are a few paid parking spots right in front for the cafe. There are also parking lots nearby. Overall, it's ok.

    Espresso and banana muffin
    L C.

    Actually went to check out nemesis on gnw but was put off by slow moving and long line up there. Kafka feels like a place that is frequented mostly by the students at Emily Carr, with a lot of indoor seating. Less polished and tidy then other cafes we've recently been in. Limited selection of baked goods, some of which seem day old. Cream and sugar is added for you behind the counter. Coffee and vegan muffin was reasonably good though. Wait staff was friendly and courteous.

    CPP Sandwich, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, Latte
    Dana S.

    Really nice coffee shop! Before visiting I thought it might just be a cafe of one the Emily Carr buildings, but despite being located by the university, it's a self-contained business. The space is artsy in a way that doesn't feel contrived and the music choices set the perfect mood. There's a good amount of seating on the two floors and the small patio. The patio is not covered, although at first glance it looks like it might be, so it's not usable when it's wet out. The barista who took my order and prepared my drink was really nice. I ordered a CPP Sandwich, a Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie, and a Latte. Everything was fantastic. The latte (almond milk, decaf) was perfect, with a velvety mouthfeel, perfect amount of foam, and flavour that was just right in every aspect: moderately sweet, a little bitter, and just a tiny hint of acidity. I loved the combination of ingredients on the CPP (Cambozola cheese, roasted red pepper, arugula, pear confit, walnuts, and lemon aioli). I wasn't familiar with Cambozola before this - I'd describe it as a cross between brie and gorgonzola (but slightly closer to brie). I'm into both of these cheeses, so I really liked this and it was interesting to try something a little different. Normally I prefer this kind of sandwich warmed up, but this was served at room temp and I actually liked it this way since it let the freshness of the ingredients shine through and highlighted the texture of the cheese. Two complaints with this (neither regarding the sandwich itself): I don't understand why they serve the "for-here" sandwiches wrapped up parchment paper and sealed with a sticker instead of on a ceramic plate, since they serve the baked goods on a plate and the coffee in mugs. I think their sandwiches are actually supplied/made by Little Bird Company, but since they do seem to be assembling them to order in the kitchen, they should be able to use the cafe's tableware. The sandwich was on the smaller side, and while the portion size was actually just right for me, at $13 it was way too expensive. I'm not usually excited by chocolate chip cookies, but this one looked particularly good and my decision to take a chance on it paid off. The chocolate chips were very soft and the whole cookie had a slightly caramelized flavour, with a gooey middle and crisp edges. I was fine eating the whole thing alone, this would also be a good size to split with someone. Besides the sandwich, I thought the prices were reasonable. I would definitely come back here for the great food and vibe.

    Ground floor seating area with art pieces for sale/display. Very clean and staff sanitized area as I sat gobbling down my food!
    Andy L.

    Stopped by this wonderfully hidden cafe bakery as tge Tim Horton's down the block was packed. A little hidden next to the Centre for Digital Media but the space inside and out is gorgeous! Prior to entering in there's a little patio to the right and a covid19 safety sign asking patrons to wear a mask before entering. It was around 9:15am when I popped in and boy was there a line! Service was quick and staff friendly. Ordered my self an Americano and a savoury red pepper feta cheese Puff Tart! Delicious! The coffee was hot and puff pastry is a must try! The area is beautifully decored with paintings and a large black/white mural. There's also a 2nd floor, but blocked off due to Covid19 protocols. The space is large, welcoming and combine that with calming upbeat music and friendly speedy staff this spot is sure to please!

    Bowie T.

    Monday aft at noon, beat the rush for some studying. Nice loft set up w a second floor for group table seating and single bar row. It's across fr my building, gave it a go. Pros: - food options like bfast, bowls, baked goods (avo toast $5, add egg $2) - plenty of seating, v clean, big windows, and well lit - friendly staff - pay parking lot outside, free on the street if you go up or down half a block Notes: - paying more for ethically sourced coffee - telus and kafka Wi-Fi

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    Coffee: 5/5: my latte was delightful Croissant: 5/5: my chocolate almond croissant was crispy, the perfect amount of sweet, and generally delicious Price: very expensive! 3/5 Parking: 3/5 available but very expensive Ambience: 5/5: lots of space and soooo pretty Staff: 3/5: one nice barista and one very rude female barista.

    Hunter F.

    Great location opened up on Great Northern Way, the space has loft seating and a nice place for the students to study! Went by to pick my daughter up from Emily Carr and stopped by here, to my surprise they served a lunch bowl that was delicious! A vegetarian "glory bowl" kale quinoa and a tasty hummus with tomatoes avocados and pickled cabbage! It was delightful I couldn't stop eating! I'll definitely be coming back and who knows, I might even bring her something next time!

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    Yolks

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    Tasty!! We just got…read moreoff of a cruise and were looking for somewhere close for breakfast and stumbled across this place near our hotel. We were having gorgeous weather in Vancouver so we decided to eat on the covered patio. The place is pretty cozy, but was only moderately busy when we went. They have a pretty good menu with lots a Benedict's and a build your own breakfast option that seemed pretty nice. I took the recommendation from our server and got the bacon benny. It did not disappoint. I think I have recently discovered that I love poached eggs and these were perfect. The yolk was nice and runny and the white was firm but not hard. I like to cut in to my egg and have it run down and get messy on the plate. The hollandaise was excellent. So many breakfast places will serve it broken, but not here. It had the perfect amount of lemon, butter ratio for my taste and I really enjoyed it. The bacon was good, not to salty, and the english muffin was, well, an English muffin from a package that they toasted and out on the plate. I did splurge and paid the extra dollar for the truffle potatoes and they were very good. I love truffle oil on potatoes so I am a sucker for it whenever its on a menu. You just cant mess it up. Fried potatoes, truffle oil, and a lemon squeeze to bring it all together. My wife got the brunch burger and she loved it. It was a messy breakfast burger that a lot of places have but this one was done right. A poached oozy egg, on a burger patty with american cheese, the best burger cheese in my opinion, bacon, hollandaise and arugula on a brioche bun! It came with tater tots and they were nice and crispy just like she likes them. Well, why didn't I give it five stars you may be asking? Great question. Here it is, each plate came with a side that was just awful. Mine had some "fresh" fruit that nearly made me laugh. It consisted of the saddest, limpest piece of watermelon I have ever seen this side of a trash can. I also had an old crusty orange wedge and a single grape. My wife got a slimy side salad that I think was holding on for dear life. Both, we deemed inedible and moved on immediately. I think there is a rule, or at least there should be one, in restaurants that if you wouldn't eat it then don't serve it. There might be another one that says if you eat rotten food maybe get a different job and see rule one. Overall, we liked the place and would go back. We would just avoid the salads and fresh fruit and stick to the food they cook.

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    Table and booths- they are playing Taylor
    Table and booths- they are playing Taylor
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    The new patio

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