Nice quiet coffee shop on the SE corner of Broadway and Nanaimo…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The inside is somewhat plain but trendy. Guessing they're going for the whole plant or grassy theme. Staff are friendly. No complaints. The coffee I had was pretty decent. Did the job. This place also sells bubble tea and some brunch stuff, as well as some Indian food items such as butter chicken. Didn't try though.

Ruke Coffee is a lovely coffee shop, with great flavored coffee and an assortment of pastries along…read morewith some Indian dishes. Service is kind and quick, and they have several spots indoors if you'd like to enjoy your drink/food there.

My husband and I just returned from almost three weeks in France where we enjoyed a number of vegan…read morebakeries. We live in the Seattle area and often drive up to Vancouver to eat yummy food! This past weekend we discovered To Live For and went twice during our short stay in BC. The croissants were FAR BETTER than those in Paris which is pretty wonderful as the distance is much closer for us!!! In Paris, we had vegan pastries many of our days there and afterwards, my hands were so oily....not at To Live For. After the delicious and crunchy croissant was devoured, my hands were dry. WAY TO GO CANADA!

New hipsterish coffee shop on Renfrew, just N of 1st Avenue…read more Parking is available on the side streets. The place is actually quite wide but narrow. Seating is limited inside, but there are plenty of exterior seats and benches on the outside (W and N facing). The inside has a high ceilings with all the white ductwork visible. This venue also has quite a large bakery production area. Staff are friendly and professional. I must say I was skeptical as the place was vegan. Tried their flat white, as well as their Nanaimo bar. Both were absolutely delicious. I guess the only downside to the place is that it bakes in the afternoon sun because of all the large W facing windows. Talk about a pleasant surprise. I'd gladly come by again for more coffee and bakery goodness. Highly recommended.

Mercedes-Benz (or are they referring to the drug? I kid) themed coffee shop in Burnaby Heights,…read moreacross the street from Safeway. Parking is available on Hastings, as well as the side streets. The interior is pretty neat. They have seats made out of parts of cars, and even the front counter is half of an old school SL. Lots of classic car parts on the walls. Staff are friendly and chatty. No problems there. The coffee selection is pretty decent. They also have cold (sweet) drinks. I had the V12 latte. They put a neat little teddy bear in the foam. Would've been cooler if they put a MB logo instead, but all good. The only complaint is that the car themed couches and regular couches are at different heights. So my friend and I were looking up and down at each other. Wouldn't mind coming back to enjoy the car themed ambience and maybe try a pastry.

A hot & new spot in Burnaby - it's a Mercedes themed cafe. Their ambiance is pretty good! We also…read moregot their mocha and matcha mango (would recommned) for drinks. We also tried their blueberry danish which was pretty good. Their butter croissant wasn't as flaky, but it wasn't bad. They have car shows in the parking lot behind their cafe which is pretty cool!

Located inside Broadway Church, it's an unassuming spot to grab a coffee. There is plenty of…read moreseating with a corner filled with books to borrow or purchase. The barista was pleasant and polite. Coffee isn't very strong, but prices are low.

The cafe is tucked inside the church building. I wouldn't have discovered it if I hadn't visited…read morethe church. Initially, I thought it was only open on Sundays, but I later found out it's also open during the weekdays. The food and drinks are not only cost-effective but also delicious. Many students from a nearby school frequent the cafe. I really love this quiet spot--it's the perfect place to read my favorite books, get some work done, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment on my own.

Quiet coffee shop randomly located in the middle of a residental neighbourhood…read more Parking is plentiful in the area. The venue is quite small. Maybe 10 seats at most. There is also a E facing table and patio umbrella outside, but it wasn't set up during this rainy season. The room is quite stuffy (lack of ventilation), so they had the door propped open. This place is quite cramped. Staff are friendly. I think they're Korean. Coffee here is pretty decent. No complaints. Didn't try the food. Place might be worth coming by alone or maybe in a group of 2 at most. Otherwise I would highly recommend takeout.

Cozy and intimate cafe in a residential area. Unsurprisingly, it wasn't very busy mid-afternoon on…read morea weekday (save for a pair that left shortly after I arrived, I had the place to myself), so it was nice and calm. It was kind of chilly inside because they had the door propped open despite it being cold out, but I can imagine it might have been stuffy for the staff in the kitchen area. The barista was very nice! I got the Sooyo croissant, an egg tart, and a milk tea. I loved the Sooyo croissant - I'm weak to the brie/fig combo and this had just the right balance of all the ingredients on a warm and soft croissant. The egg tart was also really nice with a hint of cinnamon. It was bite-sized which was good for a small treat. I also loved the milk tea. It was very strong, and the brown sugar syrup enhanced the flavour! It was worth the trip for me for a relaxing snack stop!

the service was so polite and warm! their pastries are to die for like their lavender earl grey…read morecroissant! also they had a good variety of gelato flavors and generous portions!! we will be back!

Very elegant cafe. Bright with lots of seats. I don't…read moreusually like bright lights but their pin lights were on the dimmer side which I loved. Everything looked delicious and we weren't sure what to get so we got a lemon meringue croissant to share and it was delicious! It was quite large and I'm glad I didn't get a whole one for myself. Both their matcha latte and cappuccino were yum! Service was good; the lovely guy at the front counter helped us figure out what to order; that was appreciated. The place was buzzing with chatter and happiness. So cool!

Saw this place on tiktok and had to give it a try. My bestie and I were visiting from America…read more The food and atmosphere was so amazing. The girl working behind the counter was so sweet and recommended some stuff off the menu. We loved everything we had. Even talked to some locals inside and they were so friendly and gave us some more recommendations in the area.

This place closed down for awhile and then reopened. This was our first visit back since they…read morereopened. Gotta be honest, it's not as good as it used to be. The menu has shrunk considerably and their business days/hours are also a lot less than what it was previously. The drinks were not as tasty as they used to be. My Blue Rose drink was the best of the bunch and I would say even that was just OK. I enjoyed the Lychee jelly in my drink. That was probably the best part of the drink. The liquid part was kinda "meh" for me. I think the best thing we ordered was the matcha soft serve ice cream. On the flip side, there was a guy playing piano there and they were taking requests. I suggested Demon Slayer and the guy played the famous "Gurenge" song by Lisa from season one of Demon Slayer. That was kinda cool. He was a very good pianist. Great way to liven the atmosphere. Also, there was a guy who came around and gave us all tiny paper cranes. It's nothing much, but still always nice to be gifted with anything at all. Business must be hard for them. It would sure be nice to see them return to how they used to be, with a bigger menu, tastier drinks and more days/hours again. We love this place for the manga/ anime vibes that it exudes, and love the Matcha soft serve ice cream they sell here. Really wanna give this place a higher rating but the drinks were really not up to par this time, and as much as we love the Matcha ice cream, it is not by itself enough to warrant giving out a higher rating. If they could just improve the quality of their drinks again...then even if they menu remains limited, at least if everything they serve is of good quality...that would be enough to merit a higher rating.

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!

The best strawberry matcha I had in my weeknd trip to Vancouver. The service and shop itself was…read morevery nice. Loved the outdoor seating and the aesthetics of the drinks/food. I highly recommend and would come back!