I'm currently dogsitting in white rock and a friend came out to visit today and of course we needed…read morecoffee and I had passed by Laura's several times on my walks and had been curious so we gave it a try. To be fair I only had coffee - decaf - and it was really good. An americano. And they had cinnamon. Which always makes me like a place more. The place was super busy (truth and reconciliation day) but the staff were all really nice albeit exhausted. Didn't stay in because it was loud but I liked the ambiance and would enjoy hanging around there on a quieter day.

Great food and location. Love the neighbourhood atmosphere! Try it you won't be disappointed!read more

Palm tree latte was interesting and on brand with the tropical theme. Such a nice ambiance with the…read moresummery and tropical decor. Service was friendly.

Amidst looking for a spot that sells açaí bowls, we found Islands cafe in White Rock, BC. The…read moreatmosphere was super cute and somewhere you want to sit down, relax, sip your coffee and stay all day at. The açaí bowl was refreshing, and there are a few more toppings that can be added on for 75c each but do I do wish there was some more variety. Sea salted caramel latte was yummy, the bottom of the drink is the best part where the salt and caramel gathers. We also got the big kahuna breakfast sandwich in an everything bagel. It was a little bit bland and underwhelming in terms of servings for the price.

I think the woman that served me was the owner but either way she was very nice! It is a beautiful…read moreand big café that has food options and assortment of drink options. You can also order whole wholes beans in a 1/2 or 1 pound bag and they are also listed if they are organic or fair trade! I also ordered the blueberry scone and chai latte before my appointment in the area. Would visit again!

I was looking for a new bean source. They looked good and I decided to sign up for their…read morenewsletter for further info. They offered a 15% discount, which I tried to use to sample their coffee. However, when I tried to do so, I was surprised to find out that the individual locations won't honor the discount. It's only valid if you order online from the head office warehouse. What's the point and why not be up front about this in the first place?

JJ Bean coffee, basic coffee drinks. Looks like it used to have pour overs and fancier offerings.read more

Finally tried this place after seeing it a number of times whenever I was in the complex. Ordered…read morean oat milk latte, my usual coffee drink, and I was able to choose from 2 options of espresso beans they were brewing for the day. Also got a blueberry scone which was very buttery and delicious! I also love that they give you your drink order in real mugs/cups if you're dining in. The ambiance was your typical coffee shop -- quiet with soft lofi music playing in the background. There were high and low tables, some with comfy/soft chairs, while others had the bar style chairs. The tables each had the wifi password so for those staying a while and needing internet while working, you don't have to ask the baristas for the wifi password. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is I wish they would've provided more baked goods or food options. They had one sandwich option when I came in before 11am, a bagel option, and just a handful of different pastries. The shelves looked half empty so I'm assuming there's normally more options? Still good to try if you're wanting good coffee in the area.

We came here on a whim for a Valentines Day Brunch. They were packed and my wife and I sat at the…read morebar with Armaan as the bartender. I ordered the Spicy Dill Caesar (my American friends, get on board already) and the Ribeye Hash and my wife got the Forager Benny. First off, Armaan has a gift as a Spirit whisperer and made me the only tomato based drink I have ever liked in my life! And then the Whiskey Sour he made later had the right proportions, ingredients, and presentation of a well crafted cocktail. The food was insane. The service was professional but friendly & comfortable. And we can't wait to brunch here again. Also sorry for the empty glass pic. The cocktails were so good I forgot to take a pic until I was done.

A friend was visiting from Vancouver and we were looking for a place for lunch and I had been to…read morethe Wooden Spoon and remembered I liked it so thought we would try again. All staff were great / my friend is Celtic so it's hard to eat out sometimes but the 3 servers we encountered were all well versed in how to deal with this. I follow a low carb diet so it was more difficult for me to find something to eat. I ordered the pulled pork hash on greens - it was good but super sweet unfortunately. No demerits to the Spoon for that. I could have ordered a side of bacon. My latte was good and we got to sit in the sun.

Had a very grassy tasting coffee here unfortunately. It was supposed to be nutty with a strawberry…read moreflavoring and that did not come through at all.

The cutest little drive thru coffee joint! Coffee is absolutely delicious, staff is very friendly…read moreand the price is right!

Fabulous pastries Very European…read more A must visit place in the area Take a look at the pics they are most impressive

It's so loud can't have a conversation inside They are so…read morerude to there customers except for that Ashley girl that worked their she had really good customer service had a smile on her face new what her regulars wanted haven't seen her in a while miss that girl

Little family business! Clean elegant cafe, quality drinks. Best strawberry slush I have ever had,…read morelike a hidden gem Macu. People say strawberry slush is basic to get but after looking at everyone else ordering it, I decided to try. Loaded with fresh strawberries. Not like icy with syrup like other bubble tea places AT ALL. The interior is cute and clean. There are 3 two person tables and one bench for seating. Also two outdoor tables. Nearby benches on the street too.

Mr. Chu Tea and Coffee makes some really awesome drinks! I have tried Wintermelon Herb Jelly, and…read moreVanilla Latte so far. Both the drinks tasted delicious that I come back every other week for this lol. The cashier was very honest and personal me. I really like that he does does not treat his customers with random lame excuses, he says it for what it is as there was a resolved issue with an order. My drinks are prepped at a reasonable time and I get them fresh every time. This White Rock location is small, and more of a grab-N-go situation. There are always people waiting for their order every time I come by.

Hello from the Other Side!!!…read more Yup ... Your GTA Yelper is out in the West Coast enjoying the beaches, the wildlife, the mountains, the oceans... Ugh. I Just want to go back HOME!!! LOL! When in VanCity, do what the natives do. Go to the BEACH! There are several beaches to go to and when finished playing sunburn roulette, one usually finds themselves famished! Hmmm... Didn't have fish'n'chips for a while. In fact, it's been like dog's years and some. AND I saw Pelican Rouge on the way in on my e-scooter (yeah... love these things). This place is housed in as one of a series of small restaurants dotting Crescent Beach. Decided to just get something to eat. 2 pieces of Halibut, Chips, and some slaw. OUCH...$42!!!! Boy it better be good! IT WAS!!! NOT! You would be proud of the serving if you were related to Captain Highliner. The pieces of fish was small - might as well have been Goldie the Goldfish on the plate. And the CHIPS - don't call it chips, would be more in line with limp fries from Harvey's (I think it's the same frozen thing). The phenomenon called pay and tip before receiving the food - thank you Covid! - really is pissing me off. I had to pay for the food and tip before even knowing what is going to be on my plate. AND when I don't like it.. what is my recourse? The fish was not good - the batter was the only highlight here. I know this area is somewhat seasonal and can be a bit touristy but seriously, tourists are human too! FML! So... for all you peeps out there thinking BC got fish down to a tee. Well let me tell you, NOT. Simple batter and fry eludes them - thank the lord they still know how to cut raw fish and serve!!! Ugh... JEERS!!!

I had come all the way from Mission for their "open mic" only to learn that the event was not…read more"open" at all, but restricted exclusively to instrumentalists. The host was arrogant and dismissive. One star is one star too many.

Ammy made a fantastic birthday cake for my wife's 60th birthday. I wanted something special and…read moreAmmy delivered. Everyone was raving about it. It was so great to be able to discuss various options with Ammy, her advice was very helpful and she created exactly what I had asked - on top of all that she even delivered the cake to the reception! Highly recommended

From the owner: Ammy's Bake Shop can help you celebrate any special occasion, organize dessert for your next party,…read morehelp you with potlucks and or kids school celebrations or simply have some homemade natural baked goods in your home.