Jennifer K.

Conveniently located centrally on campus at the Univ of British Columbia, Loafe offers up seating both inside and outside the cafe. Instead of the traditional avo toast, I decided to opt for a different take - the mushroom ricotta toast, which was absolutely delicious. Considered that it wouldnt come with enough greens, I ordered a side greens kale/brussel sprouts salad, which was also delicious. Highly recommend, whether on campus for a short visit, or as a study spot. Lots of people in study mode as they dine here.

Leeza N.

I stopped by here for an iced americano. The barista was very sweet and told me that they offered a variety of milks (non dairy as well) which was helpful. I ended up getting it with regular milk and some vanilla syrup. The small ended up being $4.66 which was a bit expensive, the coffee was good but nothing to write home about and I wish it was a bit sweeter. If I return, I would probably get their baked goods or salad instead.

Shonah M.

A few months ago I was at UBC for a grad ceremony & our group dropped in at Loafe Cafe for something to eat. I'd wanted to try their Scallop Po Boy but it was sold out. So I settled for the Smashed Avo Toast! It was spectacular - loved it! Sprouts, avocado, laid out on cranberry & walnut toast - wonderful! So here I was again back at Loafe Cafe on this beautiful late Summer day in September. Actually it's the last day of summer! And so I ordered exactly what I had last time - Smashed Avo Toast - & it was just as good as the last time I had it! Now if you're a big breakfast eater, this item will not fill you up. However, I was satisfied! Loafe Cafe is located in the Robert H Lee Alumni Centre building. This is a new building next to the new Student Union building. UBC has really transformed itself into the present & future over the last few years with some really cool decor swanky buildings! This joint is hopping busy with adequate seating inside & out. Loafe Cafe is a bright clean & scenic place to have coffee, or a bite to eat & just hang out. Because of its central location close to the bus loop & nearby UBC bookstore, quick access to Main & East Mall thoroughfares, it gets very busy with students coming & going. Even with a limited menu I still give Loafe 5 stars - quality, service, decor, atmosphere & location! You just have to love LC - any place that sells Cartems donuts(on a limited basis) will always be a hit with me!

Kit Yee Y.

I visited UBC and walked around at different places today. Lots of cherry blossoms and beautiful gardens. Got some fresh air and saw some unique buildings especially the new one Student Union Building (SUB). This cafe is located at the corner of SUB on the ground floor. It has a very cozy and contemporary interior design. When I first stepped into the cafe, the ambiance was very comfortable. It was probably not too busy when I was there. I could sit and enjoy a quiet moment. I ordered a cup of latte that had a rabbit design! That was very unique! I usually see a heart or a leaf shape of design in the latte. The quality of their latte was excellent. A regular latte costs $3.75. A large one is $4.75. These prices are affordable. There are tables and chairs inside and outside the cafe. I would highly recommend this cafe that students can sit here, enjoy a cup of coffee or beverage or even some pastry or bakery goods, and do the homework on your laptop or research and etc.

Anna Z.

We had brunch here on Saturday and it was quite empty inside since the weather was nice out. Wasn't too sure what to expect but we ended up gettin the avo toast + chicken & waffles. ($9.50 each I believe) Avo toast : fantastic hearty crunchy bread, creamy avocado, and a little bit of spice. Subbed arugula for sprouts. Overall good but not great. Chicken & waffles : Amaaazzzinnng!! Super duper hot crispy and crunchy perfectly seasoned chicken and soft eggy waffles drizzled with honey. Absolutely delicious. Perfect. I'd come back here just for the chicken and waffles. They didn't have iced coffee so I got a cold brew ($3.75). It came in a bottle which was unexpected but it was pretty good for sure. The bottle is super nice!!

Marc D.

* Huh? What? Really? * UBC has long been known as a space devoid of any good coffee or food - for as long as I've known UBC at least! This new cafe opened up, and I heard it was nothing like any coffee out at UBC that has been offered before. So, being a coffee lover, I just had to check it out. I thought to myself, "It couldn't be good, right?" Parking? That stinks. It is UBC. Duh. Thank you, Car2Go for having convenient spots nearby! :) I ordered the espresso ($2.25), with great doubt I may add. Yes, the cafe looked modern and third wavey, but come on, this is UBC. It couldn't be good, right? I noticed they were serving Pallet beans - which was an interesting choice that made me really wonder, will they be handling the beans correctly? The guys at Pallet seem pretty fussy about letting their beans get mishandled, so perhaps? But no, it couldn't be, right? While waiting for the espresso I filled a self-serve glass with water from the nice glass serving container which was filled with water and orange slices. Nice touch - but just decoration dressing, right? I assured myself, "The coffee couldn't be good, right?" The barista called my name, and I picked up my espresso. The crema actually looked good. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/loafe-cafe-vancouver?select=3QCStXnyTfjwfd9ClWHzAQ But it must have been an optical illusion, because the coffee couldn't be good, right? I settled into a nice table and got ready to taste. I tasted thinking, "yeah, yeah, it looks good, but it couldn't be good, right?" And my next thought was, "Huh? What? Really?" I put down the cup. Took a sip of water. I blinked my eyes. I was awake. I pinched myself. I was awake. I looked for disturbances in the matrix. There were none. I took another sip. And I thought again, "Huh? What? Really?" So it is official. UBC now has good coffee. And that still makes me think, "Huh? What? Really?" I have to return and try the sandwiches, because they couldn't be good, right?!?!?!?!?

Rie N.

Too good to be campus food! I visited the Alumini center to try their new lunch sandwich menu! I ordered detox juice and Midnight Havanna sandwich. It was amazing. I felt like i was having a lunch at a fancy cafe in Commercial or Main st. The quality of the bread they were using is good - thick, fluffy and fresh(It's important!) and the pork goes well with caramalized onion. I see there are big positive changes going on with the food in UBC this year!

Mikaela F.

Nice enough service however the coffee was bitter two mornings in a row. I much preferred JJ Bean coffee on campus. The avo smash was fine...a bit boring. The ciabatta was tough and not very enjoyable. I wouldn't bother again.

Karen C.

Had the scallop po boy which was recommended but disappointing and too expensive. All I tasted was the croissant; not enough filling. Very difficult to score a table with all the students around. Didn't have to wait long for good even with a steady flow of customers. Self serve lemon water was nice. Nice view with the glass walls all around. The cinnamon bun, and smores donut looked good, will have to try next time. They had a selection of salad to choose from which looked decent.

Andrea P.

My fave new spot on campus! Finally a cafe at UBC with good substantial food (I.e a complete meal and not just a pastry) and strong espresso. They've got delicious looking breakfast sandwiches and waffles, and some amazing sounding sandwiches for lunch. I opted for a flat white and the smashed avocado toast - both were beyond expectations. They serve booze too - so maybe a good spot to stop for a drink in the afternoons. Today was my first visit, but it definitely will not be my last.