A bit hard to find, as we were looking for a larger sign. However they have a very artsy sign that…read morecan be missed. Its a very small spot, worth the wait if there is one (holds about 25ppl max). The vibe is japanese/asian/french type of food in our opinion. Everything we ordered was great, stuffed meatballs, truffle omelet, grilled cheese sloppy Joe, bone marrow omelet and 2 drinks total of about $140 without tip. We drove 30 minutes to get here and was worth it. Not familiar with the area we parked in a garage near the building which was $5/hour (made for the restaurant above). So find street paid parking.

This is a cozy restaurant with not a lot of space. You will probably be chatting with the table…read morenext to you, it's that close. I had a tomato concoction that had 2 eggs inside. It was good and very filling. My companion had the French toast. Both items were fresh and made to order. The menu isn't huge, so just pick something. It all looked good and I'm sure tasted good.

This place seems to be run by Persian people as they offer a mix of traditional Western style food,…read morealong with some Persian options as well. (eg.Persian Omelette) It's got a nice vibe to it. Love the decor. Featured here: Egg Bacon Sandwich Ham and Cheese Panini sandwich Classic Avocado Toast Earl Grey Tea Iced Mocha Rooibos Cherry Rose My daughter said she couldn't really taste the cheese much in her sandwich, but still enjoyed the sandwich all the same. Her Iced Mocha was very nicely done. I found my Avocado Toast a bit on the salty side, and wasn't impressed with the egg that sat upon it. Runny yolk is what I like to see, but the yolk in this egg was very dry. They have a nice selection of cakes in their display case. I might come back here again to have some tea and dessert but don't think I'll bother with their savoury foods again. Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street

Brunching through life, one delicious bite at a time!…read more We Ordered: Echo Special Plate $19.99 (BACON CHICKEN CHEESE ROLL, EGGS, AVOCADO, WHOLE WHEAT, GREEN SALAD, BAKED CHEESE POTATO & ITALIAN SEASONING) English Breakfast $19.99 (EGGS, BEEF SAUSAGE, CHERRY TOMATO, MUSHROOM, POTATO, BEANS STEW & WHOLE WHEAT) Lonsdale Classic Breakfast $17.99 (EGGS, POTATO, AVOCADO, BACON SAUSAGE ROLL, GREEN SALAD & WHOLE WHEAT) Large Latte $5.30 They have plenty of indoor seating and a few small outdoor tables. The breakfast dishes were delicious and filling. When you visit Echo Cafe expect to see lots of health care workers because it's beside Lionsgate hospital and it's a favourite of the staff there. I can't wait to go back and try their good looking pastries Ambiance 5/5 Food 5/5 Parking Service 4/5

The rain was relentless, but I'm so glad I braved it for the Bad Dog Bread run. There's nothing…read morequite like peeling off damp clothes, diving into a warm blanket, and finally biting into that cranberry walnut sourdough. With a bit of butter and a hot cup of milk, the chill from the walk just melted away. Getting my clothes drenched in the rain was a small price to pay for such a perfect moment.

Amazing bread and baked goods! Would highly recommend!…read more Note: Borodinsky bread is only made on Friday's!

Both coffee and sandwich was pretty good. The vibe was cozy…read more Great place to take a rest before/after shopping.

Service was friendly, establishment was clean, plenty of seating. Stand alone building in a…read moreshopping center parking lot so plenty of parking. They have coffee and pastries as well paninis and gelato. We only tried the coffee and pastries. Tried a fruit danish which was excellent. Had the carmello latte which was good but nothing special, and a hazelnut oat milk latte which was kinda plain.

I visited Canada Soccer house in North Vancouver to watch Iran vs Belgium game. The place itself…read morewas so energetic and game was fantastic. I found the Artigiano Vendor and offer Taste of Canada drinks collection. I got Sea to Sky Matcha latte. Drink was topped with layer of cream form. it was very creamy and nicely sweet paired with Matcha latte well. Matcha latte itself was ok. I wish a little less ice in it. I really liked the light sprinkle of salt on the top! It was a nice accent. They also offer Saskatoon Berry soda and Maple leaf cold brew. I highly recommend their Taste of Canada drinks collection item!

We were treated like we were interrupting the employees day. I asked for my croissant to be heated…read moreand it was barely warm on the outside, cold on the inside. Other than the view, which is great, you can do better at the shipyards.

Delicious pastries and great coffee!! I can't wait to go back again when I am in town!read more

I'm a regular in this location for the food, the sandwich and food selection is large and keeps…read morerotating, it's always fresh. The staff recognize me and I enjoy the interaction with the staff. Always cheery and friendly. It's a great location on the plaza and the place is always buzzing with activity.

Got some pics, whoot!…read more The coffee is pretty good. Nice and complex. It's probably best to get the coffee black here, there's lots of good varieties :) my bf and I got a vanilla latte and a mocha. I wish there was oatmilk, but at least they have almond, coconut and soy. The drinks' flavors (vanilla and chocolate) were pretty tame and not very sweet, and you can taste the umami coffee notes coming through subtly like a heat lamp. Definitely meant for a mature palate.

Hands down, the Costa Rica blend is one of the best I've ever had…read more No, it's the best. The service here is friendly and fast, and all the baristas seem to know their coffee really well. My only complaint would be that sometimes the banana bread is a bit dry. But if you get a good one, it's moist and tasty. I haven't tried any of their other pastries, but I know they have a pretty big selection. Definitely worth trying if you're a picky coffee drinker.

The closer it gets to 12pm noon it gets packed / noisy…read more.. ~Arrived early enough for the ambiance of a quiet café, this 1st meet n greet conversation got off to a good start, naturally we started talking louder over the increasing Saturday volume. Shoulda caught the cues - it turned into a lunch time crowd. Staying way to long, I'm not into noisy rooms. Said our stressed goodbyes...(from the volume) ~I'll stick to their take out apps. Selection at Breka are worth it, just get there very early (and leave early)! Fyi, I had the apple pistachio strudel, coffee americano, guest, a plain croissant, matcha laté

This was an expensive breakfast with some hits and misses. I would order the coffee and donuts (…read morejelly and vanilla frosted with sprinkles). The first's were also a highlight. I would pass on the overpriced croissant breky sammy. Very overpriced for a simple sandwich. We ordered delivery so can only comment on the food. I would reorder the donuts coffee and yummy frittata's.

Cute cafe!!! I'm always in the north shore, I've driven by this cafe so many times and every time I…read moresay, I really need to go and check that place out. Well today was that day. I came from Deep cove it was so busy I just wanted to get out of there. I forgot to grab a coffee. So here I am, and in love. Plenty of treats and pastries. I grabbed a drip coffee. And looked at all the cool stuff they sale. Plenty of seating. Parking lot is not big but didn't have a problem getting one. I will be back!

United Strangers is a North Van gem. It has a great sense of community, good food, and cozy feels…read morewith the best local vibes. It's a great place to swing by for chatting or you could even work quietly over coffee. Their matcha latte subbed with honey instead of sweetener is wonderful. The chicken Caesar wrap is my favourite savoury item and they have a bevy of baked goods for your eyes and stomach to feast on. The little shopping experience of local treasures is so thoughtfully curated. I picked up a gorgeous glass with the Twin Lions mountains that once again connects this cafe to the North Shore. United Strangers is everything I love about the mount Seymour area, filled with local charm. It always feels like a good place to be.

West of Java Coffee House is a low key place to stop by for your takeaway caffeine fix. I stopped…read moreby for my latte to go. Service is very efficient. The mini cafe is too small to accommodate much seating, so it's a locally roasted alternative (to the larger chains like Starbucks) for those who don't mind a quick pit stop en route to or from The Shipyards district. It's located conveniently off of Lonsdale and has a vintage feel - far from flashy. They proudly serve Bean Around The World locally roasted world coffees.

My daughter and I went to West of Java coffee house with Grandma for an afternoon snack. I'm quite…read moresure we've driven past this place thousands of times over the years but never really thought to go in until now. It was the " Gooey Cinnamon Rolls" sign that drew us in. Grandma was the one who saw the sign and thought it might be a nice place to try sometime.  Newsflash: The "Gooey Cinnamon Rolls" at West of Java come from Grounds for Coffee! Didn't know this when I stepped into the shop. It was while we were sitting down, enjoying our food and drink that I looked out the window and noticed the Grounds for Coffee logo printed on the "Gooey Cinnamon Rolls" sign that's hanging outside the shop. It's small and easy to miss, but it's unmistakably the Grounds for Coffee logo. I was over the moon when I realized that I no longer have to drive all the way to Commercial Drive or Alma St. to get those Cinnamon Rolls. Now I can get them anytime we go to visit Grandma!  Aside from my excitement about the Cinnamon Roll discovery, our drinks at West of Java were pretty nifty as well. We had Mocha, Chai Latte and a Matcha Latte.  I was also elated to discover that they allow people to bring in their own reusable cups and that you can get a discount for doing so! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street (If you're lucky enough to nab a spot!) Location: 105 1st St. East, North Vancouver