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Order at register, limited indoor cozy seating, several tables outside would be lovely in sunny weather. Staff were friendly and kind. Food was good but not stand out. Cute spot in the neighborhood! Good vibes. There's a popular little free library just outside. The Butternut squash sandwich was ok. The Chicken Apple sandwich had much more flavor and I'd reorder that if I went back.
We came for a quick snack on a Saturday. We got the rose hibiscus tea and the chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was missing a tang but overall tasted not bad. The chicken wasn't too dry and the portion was okay for the price. The rose hibiscus tea was refreshing but could have done with more rose flavour. The service was not fast but it's meant to be a place to take it slow and relax. Good for chilling with friends and grabbing a small bite
A little shop tucked away on the residential streets in the Mount Pleasant area, a few blocks from Cambie and Broadway. 2 hour parking can be found in the area. Can be tricky to find on Sunday as it is near churches. I came here when it was raining buckets so the outdoor tables were wet. There were a few small tables for two inside. I managed to get a seat by the bar table when someone left. Otherwise it was full house. Besides pastries, sandwiches/toast and drinks, they also sell locally produced stuff. I was quite stoked to see Holy Duck chili oil here! I had read about it online but never came across it till now. I bought one home and also another chili oil (Carp brand produced in Mount Pleasant). I tried them at home and they were really good! The Carp chili oil has a sweeter hint while the HD chili oil in mild spicy had the right amount of kick to it for me. Not cheap ($10 and $20 respectively) but I'll gladly repurchase again. That was an unexpected purchase but so glad I came here. And I was here just for the hot chocolate festival. I tried the Suntory Time and it was pretty good. Hint of whiskey in the crushed pecan on the rim of the glass and a salty sweet taste of the hot chocolate because of the white miso. The mini cupcake was ok, too small to taste much. Description from website: White miso brown butter and Valhrona Caraibe 66% dark hot Chocolate, Vancouver Island Smoked Salt and Suntory whiskey roast pecan rim, toasted brown butter housemade marshmallow. For a relaxing times, make it Suntory time. Served with a smores cupcake with toasted meringue buttercream, smoked salt graham cracker crumble, chocolate devils food cake. I saw the avocado toast which my dining neighbor ordered and it looked really good too. I'll be back to try the sandwiches and coffee in future, as well as to get more of the chili oil.
Suntory Times ($11.50) white miso brown butter hot chocolate served with mini s'mores cupcake. One of the better unique hot chocolate I've tried during the festival. The smoked salt and whiskey roasted pecan around the rim also added another layer to the drink. Cupcake itself was also super rich in chocolate flavour. I actually live around the neighbourhood and have visited a few times before. Really like the ambiance and cozy interior. Their coffee is quite nice (a tiny bit sour though) but I remember their sandwich was pretty bland. The biscuit had a nice buttery texture, but the eggs and bacon were both cold and tasteless.
Cute lovely cafe and store with a great cozy ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating available. A neighborhood gem. Drinks and food are great - I recommend the lemon tart! Great service as well.
Cute neighbourhood grocery store that has both coffee and food. They have a small amount of seating inside and a decent amount of seating outside. I got their matcha latte and usually quite enjoy the matcha from Whisk Matcha which is where it is sourced. I did wish the matcha taste itself was a lot stronger as the milk somewhat overwhelmed the matcha. Overall, a great atmosphere and a great place to read or catch up with some friends or neighbours.
What a cafe gem! Came on a sunny day, so we enjoyed brunch, coffee, and the sunshine. Would highly recommend the avo feta toast - it was a mix of sweet, salty, spicy, savoury, and a hint of lemon. The ham and cheese sandwich was also yummy - savoury ham, melted cheese, and toasted bread. Although the area is mainly meter parking, you can find free parking along the residential streets, which is around 1-2 blocks away. The walk to the cafe lets you enjoy the cherry blossoms and neighbourhood architecture.
Love this place! It's super cute and just a couple blocks away from main st. It has everything you've ever wanted in a quiet local spot! Out of all the avocado toasts available in Vancouver, this one is my personal favourite. It's just too good! To add onto that, they make great espresso based drinks as well. Service is very friendly and comfortable. There is some outdoor seating too which is great on a sunny day! * other local products available for purchase here.
Vancouver, please don't ever out-condo yourself to the point where sweet local businesses like this become completely extinct! I initially clocked this place while riding on the 10th Ave. bike route. I love it's vintage cherry red Coca-Cola-style sign, and its cozy corner location. Every inch of the tiny interior has been lovingly attended to, from the geometric linoleum floor to the selection of local foods and gifts such as Salt Spring Kitchen jam, maple syrup, and bundles of palo santo incense sticks. There are also refrigerated cases stocked with Avalon dairy products, cheeses, juices, ice cream, and other basic groceries. The proprietors have clearly done their homework in designing a smart and delicious menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and coffee house buns and sweets. Every component of my roasted chicken sandwich was fantastic, from the firm fresh bread, to the rich manchego, to the peppery arugula, to the fresh pear and fig jam. The malted chocolate chip cookie also tasted homemade, a bit soft and more complex than a random mass market cookie. The space is small, but if you can't snag one of the tables lining the window side of the space, they also have a few wide benches to plop down on for a spell. Staff were warm and friendly. Rain or shine, this place is a pleasure to visit.
This is a beautiful place to come for breakfast, lunch or just coffee. The shop has food you can buy to go, whether it's eggs, bread, etc, as well as magazines and a few other options. Plants and tabled are among everything else. It also has outdoor seating near the garden, which is perfect on a sunny day. I had the avocado & feta toast with coffee. Both were delicious, and quite filling. There are options of quiche, eggs, tarts and other food, including homemade bread. Also, there's a water refill station, which is always nice. I definitely recommend stopping in here.
If avocado toast could be uplifted from a simple breakfast item, this would be it. This version is served on thinly sliced toast with a pretty combo of avocado, feta cheese, pepper flakes, basil and lemon juice. It's the most complex avo toast I have ever had. Well done. Savouring this is like experiencing a party in my mouth. Amazing. Sitting by the window and enjoying the greenery and church view across the street gave me a Jane Austen moment. Don't come here unless you're ready to be transported.
Snackalicious might be a word, except I'm not going to use it for The Federal Store. It just doesn't have the gravitas. My second visit to my local commissary/cafe, and I've got nothing but praise for the detail, the atmosphere, and the excellent sense to stock Chinotto in small batches. Having it on tap would be dangerous. But it's not the beverage that needs mentioning. Try the food. Somebody has really good taste, and dare I say, the moxy to not want to be another trendy cafe. Which of course makes The Federal Store impossibly cool. Like, you can't be this cool (jazz fusion, anyone?) AND be this nice, can you? Pastry. This kind of pastry is hard to achieve. And just "volunteering" to heat the sweet potato quiche, with a small baby spinach leaf garnish lightly drizzled with infused oil, was exactly the right amount of assertion. See, "heat" is not a euphemism for microwaving or grilling here. A silicon matted baking sheet in the oven. That's how they heat quiche here. And oh, lest I forget. Avocado toast, Jim. But not as we know it. The bread, the crumbled feta. The texture. Please, don't come. I don't want anybody to ruin this place for me.
4 months ago
My favourite coffee shop!! They make an amazing lavender latte and polenta tea cakes! Their other desserts and coffees look delicious too, and their lunches are really popular and smell gorgeous and they make their own sourdough bread, yum! (I'm gluten and dairy intolerant so I've never tried them ). The cafe itself is really cozy and has lots of seating outside, among the flowers they have all around the place! The staff are great, friendly and efficient! Great place! read more
7 months ago
Federal store is a cute cafe located in Mt. Pleasant, the cafe has a lot of local products that they sell as well. They also have the famous Modus coffee beans here! We came here on Saturday morning, it was pretty crowded but we luckily sound a table in their patio seating. They have very limited seating in general. I got their butternut squad pesto sandwich with feta, 5/5! It was sooo delicious! The sourdough bread was so fresh! My fiancé got their grilled cheese which was also their sourdough bread and had caramelized onions (so it was a bit sweet). But it tasted pretty good! For drinks I got their lavender latte (iced), really liked it! It wasn't sweet but the lavender flavouring was just perfect, not too much. Would recommend stopping by here! read more
28 days ago
Such a beautiful magical spot in the neighbourhood, cute little cafe with incredible food and drink options including specialty items sourced locally like art, jam, treats, pantry & cooking supplies. read more
6 months ago
Order at register, limited indoor cozy seating, several tables outside would be lovely in sunny weather. Staff were friendly and kind. Food was good but not stand out. Cute spot in the neighborhood! Good vibes. There's a popular little free library just outside. The Butternut squash sandwich was ok. The Chicken Apple sandwich had much more flavor and I'd reorder that if I went back. read more
2 years ago
We came for a quick snack on a Saturday. We got the rose hibiscus tea and the chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was missing a tang but overall tasted not bad. The chicken wasn't too dry and the portion was okay for the price. The rose hibiscus tea was refreshing but could have done with more rose flavour. The service was not fast but it's meant to be a place to take it slow and relax. Good for chilling with friends and grabbing a small bite read more
3 years ago
A little shop tucked away on the residential streets in the Mount Pleasant area, a few blocks from Cambie and Broadway. 2 hour parking can be found in the area. Can be tricky to find on Sunday as it is near churches. I came here when it was raining buckets so the outdoor tables were wet. There were a few small tables for two inside. I managed to get a seat by the bar table when someone left. Otherwise it was full house. Besides pastries, sandwiches/toast and drinks, they also sell locally produced stuff. I was quite stoked to see Holy Duck chili oil here! I had read about it online but never came across it till now. I bought one home and also another chili oil (Carp brand produced in Mount Pleasant). I tried them at home and they were really good! The Carp chili oil has a sweeter hint while the HD chili oil in mild spicy had the right amount of kick to it for me. Not cheap ($10 and $20 respectively) but I'll gladly repurchase again. That was an unexpected purchase but so glad I came here. And I was here just for the hot chocolate festival. I tried the Suntory Time and it was pretty good. Hint of whiskey in the crushed pecan on the rim of the glass and a salty sweet taste of the hot chocolate because of the white miso. The mini cupcake was ok, too small to taste much. Description from website: White miso brown butter and Valhrona Caraibe 66% dark hot Chocolate, Vancouver Island Smoked Salt and Suntory whiskey roast pecan rim, toasted brown butter housemade marshmallow. For a relaxing times, make it Suntory time. Served with a smores cupcake with toasted meringue buttercream, smoked salt graham cracker crumble, chocolate devils food cake. I saw the avocado toast which my dining neighbor ordered and it looked really good too. I'll be back to try the sandwiches and coffee in future, as well as to get more of the chili oil. read more
3 years ago
Suntory Times ($11.50) white miso brown butter hot chocolate served with mini s'mores cupcake. One of the better unique hot chocolate I've tried during the festival. The smoked salt and whiskey roasted pecan around the rim also added another layer to the drink. Cupcake itself was also super rich in chocolate flavour. I actually live around the neighbourhood and have visited a few times before. Really like the ambiance and cozy interior. Their coffee is quite nice (a tiny bit sour though) but I remember their sandwich was pretty bland. The biscuit had a nice buttery texture, but the eggs and bacon were both cold and tasteless. read more
Cute neighbourhood grocery store that has both coffee and food. They have a small amount of seating inside and a decent amount of seating outside. I got their matcha latte and usually quite enjoy the matcha from Whisk Matcha which is where it is sourced. I did wish the matcha taste itself was a lot stronger as the milk somewhat overwhelmed the matcha. Overall, a great atmosphere and a great place to read or catch up with some friends or neighbours. read more
What a cafe gem! Came on a sunny day, so we enjoyed brunch, coffee, and the sunshine. Would highly recommend the avo feta toast - it was a mix of sweet, salty, spicy, savoury, and a hint of lemon. The ham and cheese sandwich was also yummy - savoury ham, melted cheese, and toasted bread. Although the area is mainly meter parking, you can find free parking along the residential streets, which is around 1-2 blocks away. The walk to the cafe lets you enjoy the cherry blossoms and neighbourhood architecture. read more
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Love this place! It's super cute and just a couple blocks away from main st. It has everything you've ever wanted in a quiet local spot! Out of all the avocado toasts available in Vancouver, this one is my personal favourite. It's just too good! To add onto that, they make great espresso based drinks as well. Service is very friendly and comfortable. There is some outdoor seating too which is great on a sunny day! * other local products available for purchase here. read more
9 years ago
Vancouver, please don't ever out-condo yourself to the point where sweet local businesses like this become completely extinct! I initially clocked this place while riding on the 10th Ave. bike route. I love it's vintage cherry red Coca-Cola-style sign, and its cozy corner location. Every inch of the tiny interior has been lovingly attended to, from the geometric linoleum floor to the selection of local foods and gifts such as Salt Spring Kitchen jam, maple syrup, and bundles of palo santo incense sticks. There are also refrigerated cases stocked with Avalon dairy products, cheeses, juices, ice cream, and other basic groceries. The proprietors have clearly done their homework in designing a smart and delicious menu of sandwiches, soups, salads, and coffee house buns and sweets. Every component of my roasted chicken sandwich was fantastic, from the firm fresh bread, to the rich manchego, to the peppery arugula, to the fresh pear and fig jam. The malted chocolate chip cookie also tasted homemade, a bit soft and more complex than a random mass market cookie. The space is small, but if you can't snag one of the tables lining the window side of the space, they also have a few wide benches to plop down on for a spell. Staff were warm and friendly. Rain or shine, this place is a pleasure to visit. read more
This is a beautiful place to come for breakfast, lunch or just coffee. The shop has food you can buy to go, whether it's eggs, bread, etc, as well as magazines and a few other options. Plants and tabled are among everything else. It also has outdoor seating near the garden, which is perfect on a sunny day. I had the avocado & feta toast with coffee. Both were delicious, and quite filling. There are options of quiche, eggs, tarts and other food, including homemade bread. Also, there's a water refill station, which is always nice. I definitely recommend stopping in here. read more
If avocado toast could be uplifted from a simple breakfast item, this would be it. This version is served on thinly sliced toast with a pretty combo of avocado, feta cheese, pepper flakes, basil and lemon juice. It's the most complex avo toast I have ever had. Well done. Savouring this is like experiencing a party in my mouth. Amazing. Sitting by the window and enjoying the greenery and church view across the street gave me a Jane Austen moment. Don't come here unless you're ready to be transported. read more
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Snackalicious might be a word, except I'm not going to use it for The Federal Store. It just doesn't have the gravitas. My second visit to my local commissary/cafe, and I've got nothing but praise for the detail, the atmosphere, and the excellent sense to stock Chinotto in small batches. Having it on tap would be dangerous. But it's not the beverage that needs mentioning. Try the food. Somebody has really good taste, and dare I say, the moxy to not want to be another trendy cafe. Which of course makes The Federal Store impossibly cool. Like, you can't be this cool (jazz fusion, anyone?) AND be this nice, can you? Pastry. This kind of pastry is hard to achieve. And just "volunteering" to heat the sweet potato quiche, with a small baby spinach leaf garnish lightly drizzled with infused oil, was exactly the right amount of assertion. See, "heat" is not a euphemism for microwaving or grilling here. A silicon matted baking sheet in the oven. That's how they heat quiche here. And oh, lest I forget. Avocado toast, Jim. But not as we know it. The bread, the crumbled feta. The texture. Please, don't come. I don't want anybody to ruin this place for me. read more
10 years ago
* Good baking, coffee needs work * This little former convenience store has had a hipster re-do and is now operating as a small bakery and coffee shop which has a few gourmet groceries for sale as well. Considering the entire place is perhaps 700 square feet max, I was surprised by the number of staff behind the counter. It was REALLY busy behind the counter! The spot is outfitted with a smattering of second hand furniture which gives it a homey feel, although the chairs and tables could be a bit more stable. The cardamom knot ($3) was very fresh, with a strong buttery flavour to its pillowly dough. There was not a lot of cardamom, but it provided a distinct punch after the butter flavours hit first. This was a nice piece of baking. 4 stars. The coffee ($3) is from Bow & Arrows, which I normally quite like. But it was not executed very well. It had a significant amount of coffee grounds in it, which provided an unpleasant texture. Perhaps they have a leaky filter or didn't grind the coffee with the right setting for their setup? They need to work that out, as the beans themselves I'm sure were good before they were prepared. 2 stars. So, for now, until they work out the issue with the coffee preparation this is a 3 star spot. I imagine they'll figure out the coffee issue and then they should be a reliable 4 star spot. read more
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Cute little place. I was confused at first whether it was a cafe or a store (I concluded it is a cafe). Nice vibe, but it did take a quite while to get my food. I happened upon it while running around, and I'd say this is a place to sit and relax, not somewhere for a quick bite to eat. read more
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Loved this little cafe/grocery store! Their breakfast was so good and the latte was also great! I loved the aesthetic of the place! read more
9 years ago
Cute little cafe with small eats and baked goods, as well as odds and ends your pantry and home may need. Houseplants? Yes. Olive oil? Yes. Crackers? You got it. I like sitting and watching them make bread. Beautiful little neighbourhood gem and although a little pricey, they do serve BNA coffee, yay! read more
I found this hidden gem completely by accident 'cause I took a wrong turn to go to my destination. Normally the best places that I've found have been by accident and of course this is one of them. I had a coffee and a muffin to go. They have lots of lunch options inside. The customer service was really sweet and friendly. I forgot her name and I feel terrible since she mentioned it to me twice, however, she was amazing. read more
7 years ago
I loved the aesthetic of it and the food was good and the service was quick and it had a bathroom. I would skip the espresso and tonic, tasted too much likes oranges. read more
7 years ago
We happened upon this corner cafe/ store while driving through a neighborhood to our Airbnb. We love tucked away gems like this, so we stopped in and tried the avocado toast and chocolate banana bread - both lived up to the hype! If only I could've taken them back on the plane with me, I also wanted to buy all of the plants. read more
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Avocado toast never gets old. I don't care how long it's been a thing. I love it, especially when the bread is awesome and the location serving it is staffed by friendly people who seem truly happy to be there making it with pride. I've been curious about this place for a long time and really glad I had time to stop for a late lunch today. The only downside is having just the one stomach so needing to put off sampling some of the pastries for another day. I can smell something baking as I sit here and it is pure heaven/torture. Coffee is excellent too... read more
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2601 Quebec Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3A6
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Mount Pleasant
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