My go to coffee roaster in the area. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They do a great job…read morenavigating you through all their coffee options. Coffee is nothing but fantastic, with lots of stuff for different wants. Quite a dark and quiet vibe inside. Best for sitting with a friend or just on your own to enjoy a coffee. Not the best for laptop working

The cafe is beautiful. It's modern and the greenery inside is so calming. The shop has plenty of…read moreseating as well. The staff are so friendly and as someone who is from Seattle, the warmth of the baristas was not only different for me, but it was genuine and not forced. The coffee was AMAZING. There are even coffee tastings to try the coffee to see which one suits you best. They offer baked items in a case and coffee for purchase. I look forward to coming back here when I visit.

Espresso flight? I've had a margarita flight, enjoyed a wine flight but not an espresso flight…read more NOW that got my attention! Since downtown Vancouver is a busy city but has a fairly good public transit system, we took the sky train to this popular coffee shop. After I asked a question to the friendly staff, I ordered and received my order number. Thank goodness the suite next door offered tables and seating because it would have been quite a balancing act to enjoy a four espresso tasting without a table. The barista noticed my disappointment when he told me that they only have two espresso varieties for my four taster flight and he offered to add milk to two of them so I can taste the pure shots and mini cappuccinos. This was a thoughtful gesture! One of my daughter's ordered a latte and lemon cream bakery good. I tasted the Monogram Calgary a Colombia/Guatemala blend and Dak Amsterdam from Ethiopia. I tasted a bit of rose and mango in the Monogram like they said but the lemon meringue was absent. I got the fruit and berry hints after having the Dak Amsterdam but little white chocolate. Both blends were very STRONG and I preferred them with a little steamed milk, which softened the intensity without taking away the flavor. A very nice coffee tasting experience for just $10 CAD.

Lovely coffee roaster that may be a bit more focused on an unbelievable assortment of pour over…read moreoptions. For someone like myself who prefers Cortado/Macchiato small milk espresso drinks, it was "good" but it truly looked like heaven for the pourover crowd. My Cortado was tasty but a bit "thin" for my thicker, more viscous texture preferences. Very warm/comfy vibes and a nice place to hang out and wake up in the morning. Located in Gastown and roughly a block away from the Steam Clock for what it's worth. Enjoy!

The vibes in here are it. So cute, tbh a little like mid century meets minimalist costal mom and…read morepop shop. Coffee is here is good, can actually taste the espresso haha. We got the Hawaiian latte, surprised by how good the coconut was in it. Staff super friendly and looks like they actually enjoy it there instead of being "Hey yeah I just work here idk" type-beat. Great spot to stop by!

This was a quick walk from my hotel and I ordered the mushroom breakfast sandwich. I don't think…read morethey were made to order, rather they were premade and heated up. It came out pipping hot. The bread was a little stale, but the eggs, mushroom, and cheese were fine (would've liked a little more egg though). The outdoor space is quite lovely.

Cool trendy men's store+coffee shop…read more I enjoyed a nice latte. Nice brands for men. Good shopping here!

You have to try at least once! It's in a clothing store,…read morebrick, no windows, very distinct fashion style( there's lots of boutique denim jeans too). I absolutely love it, a passion for coffee and non commercial fashion. The guy making the coffee will chat with you if you have questions. The bulletproof coffee was good , sadly, the first time I had it, it wasn't too distinguishable in tasting the silky butter, ( it could had been my palate). They also sell coffee grounds there , brilliant. If you are close by, I would def stop by and grab a personalize cup of bullet proof coffee and check out the racks.

2 years later and still my fav spot for matcha lattes! The staff are sooo friendly and the drinks…read moreare quality! Love that oat milk is free to substitute! Highly recommend their mochi pastries and icecream too!

iced matcha latte with oat milk and a chance to win a whisked away to japan? okay, avik, you have…read moremy attention. stopped into avik a little after 3:00 pm on a tuesday, on my way to an appointment, and the place was packed. not exactly surprising given that this west broadway café has become known for its specialty coffee and tea, house made pastries, and all sorts of creative japanese inspired treats. it's a bright, modern space, and there's a lot going on once you start looking around. i went with the iced matcha latte with oat milk, and it was a solid matcha. smooth, nicely balanced, and definitely enough to satisfy the afternoon matcha craving. avik describes its matcha as a high grade tea offering, alongside hojicha, chai and london fog, so tea clearly gets more than an obligatory spot on the menu. then there's the pastry display. so. many. things. the strawberry matcha cookie immediately caught my eye, but then there was a mochi black sesame croissant and i was basically standing there thinking, wait, what?! the menu leans into those japanese flavours in some really fun ways, and there are enough interesting combinations to make a return visit feel very necessary. the strawberry matcha cookie, for example, combines matcha, dried strawberries, white chocolate and cream cheese. the ordering setup is also very much of the future is now variety. there's a huge tablet for self ordering, plus a sliding freezer case for chocolates and ice cream bars. because apparently a regular pastry case wasn't futuristic enough. and then there was the little bonus dangling in front of me: the chance to win a trip to japan through the whisked away to japan promotion, courtesy of paragon. considering how much i've been thinking about japan lately, that felt like a particularly well timed bit of temptation. i sure could use a trip to japan right about now. between the matcha, the creative pastries, the japanese inspired flavours and the very modern ordering setup, avik is a fun stop when the usual coffee and croissant routine needs a little shaking up. even on a packed tuesday afternoon, there was plenty to catch the eye and plenty of reasons to start planning the next visit.

This small coffee shop offers some unique and seasonal coffee options. The space is quite compact,…read morewith a few small tables available for dine-in. Parking can be a bit tricky -- if you're lucky, you might find street parking right out front. With limited space inside, expect a line outside if there are more than a few people ahead of you. We ordered the Earl Grey Matcha, Earl Grey Flat White, and a Pastéis de Nata. The drinks took about five minutes to prepare, and the staff worked efficiently. Their menu seems to rotate seasonally, so you might find limited-time or specialty flavors depending on when you visit. As for the drinks, they were just okay in my opinion. The flat white was quite strong, and while it included Earl Grey syrup, the flavor didn't come through as clearly as expected. The Pastéis de Nata was decent -- not too sweet, but a bit dense. Overall, prices are reasonable for what you get. Worth a visit if you're curious about their seasonal offerings.

The friendliest staff I've ever met. It's a very hipster bougie place with two locations. The…read moreowners are pretty instagram famous but what stands out is their commitment to providing a good workplace, they don't offer a tip option as they just make the price $9 and excellent matcha. My sister talked up their frozen matcha here and it delivered! I got the frozen matcha that they are known for and I added a little of the passion fruit syrup which is actual fruit. This was excellent. They also do the traditional strawberry as well. They also had the best cardamom bun I've ever had. Truly a must visit if you live here or you're visiting. The way they do the frozen matcha is amazing. Truly epic.

I enjoyed the coffee and matcha latte from Thierry two days in a row during my 4 mile walk with my…read morepup at Ambleside Park. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, I could tell the latte was brewed using high-quality coffee beans, and my matcha latte had premium matcha powder. The dessert display was a treat for the senses. The decor was on point and elegant. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They even offered a water bowl for my pup, and the patio was heated. I am planning to come back and enjoy my drinks again tomorrow.

I love to order thick hot chocolate in all my travels and always excited to find a city that serves…read moreit. To me it's almost like a melted chocolate bar I ordered the dark chocolate hot chocolate and it was very good And very sweet people work here

I got the iced Matcha Meet Hojicha! I felt that the ratio was a bit off as I mostly tasted hojicha…read moreand the matcha foam at the top didn't really mix in well regardless of how much I stirred it. The foam was also mostly sweet with not much matcha taste. Overall it tasted like an iced chocolate tea. Seating was quite spacious inside though - I would recommend it for a study spot!

solid coffee shop with some asian-oriented flavours. I tried one of their seasonal specials, a hot…read moreblack sesame latte. Actually pretty good. The ladies at the counter were nice enough. Space is clean. I didnt stay or have any of their food though so cant really comment on more than that. Pricing is high but similar to other local coffee shops. If i was in the area I would come back for their special items. Overall solid 4 stars. A step above any of the big chains for sure. But it isnt good enough that I would go out of my way for it. If you're nearby though, worth a visit.

Insane Venezuelan Dulce de Leche Lattes…read more Starbucks Caramel Lattes can go take a walk. * * * Chocolate donuts with strawberry icing with massive huge strawberry taste in the icing. The only good frosted donut I have ever eaten with complete wonderment. (Actually, I have not had that many good donuts in over 72 years of donut eating. I am not sure how cops on break tolerate the average American or Canadian donut. But thank god, they eat them so I don't have to.) But I would eat donuts all day and all night at 49th Parallel. What a place!

I needed to grab a quick bite and coffee before heading out to Capilano and found 49th Parallel…read moreCoffee. I appreciated that they accepted online orders as I was in a rush. Brownie points for convenience. My husband ordered a double espresso and in true men's fashion claimed it to be "solid". I ordered the maple sea salt shaken espresso and it was *chefs kiss*. If you are a sweet and salty lover, get it! It won't disappoint you. We also ordered the Doug sandwich and the Avo sandwich. Don't let the looks fool you as the sandwiches' appearances fall kind of short. However, both sandwiches were delicious. Starbucks could never. ‍ The Doug Sandwich - a full bodied sandwich consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and tarragon aioli. I thought this sandwich would be too heavy, but the brioche bun is light and the scrambled eggs are really fluffy. The Avo Sandwich - a lighter sandwich featuring fried egg, avocado, cheddar cheese, sun dried tomato pesto, tarragon aioli and mixed greens. Also a good choice! The cafe was clean and they have a water dispenser available for customers. Service was ok, but I think they were just a bit busy.

Went in there on a quiet rainy Sunday evening for a coffee and reading time. The service is very…read moregood with great recommendations. The cafe looks small from the outside but is quite spacious, with lots of good seating to read and sip. I had a spanish coffee. Pretty decent. Happy that they didn't burn the almond milk like most places. Definitely worth a visit to do some art or read along with good coffee

Past by one day to ask directions and saw the delicious muffins and cookies that was displayed…read more Unfortunately I did not ordered anything that day, bit I did went back with some from friends and we ordered one of each muffins and cookies that was still available. And they were delicious . Each items were the size of my my palm. The cafe is located near the public library on Robson Street in downtown with access through public transportation. The cafe itself was charming and welcoming with plenty of space to site with friends and co-workers or just by yourself if you need to work on some projects or just read a book.