When you're inundated with Starbucks everywhere and think that's your only choice for coffee, Moja…read moreis the sunshine coming through the clouds!! The coffee is AMAZING! Their treats are great and the service is quick, friendly and clean. I love going there when I'm in the area.

Great coffee. First time here as I usually went to the one on Commercial Drive when I used to work…read morein the area. The flat white was excellent, even better than the one on commercial drive. Probably due to the barista here. I usually get the pistachio croissant but it was probably sold out so I tried the banana bread. It was ok, nothing fantastic. It took a while to order and get the drink due to only 2 staff on the floor. One taking order and the other making the drinks. Be patient. No indoor seating for now though 3 tables are available for patio seating. Most people do grab and go. You can also get their beans here to brew at home.

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

Scorching heat today! Nice to have a cold beverage. I got the Mocha Chiller 12 oz. Perfect for this…read morekind of weather. I like this plaza because there's lots of seats to relax in and some muskoka chairs. This coffeeshop has lots of seats too including patio ones in the front and is attached to the public library. The place is generally clean. Big windows to let that cool mountain air breeze in. I like coming here on Sundays to relax and chill. There's other restaurants nearby and plenty of parking. They have a lot of choices for beverage, hot or cold, as well as pastries to choose from.

My friends and I stopped here for a pre-hike coffee and a treat. I don't have any photos of this…read morebut inside there are tons of other wonderful things. If you're looking for some handmade soap or some other crafty items this is a place for you. A wonderful place to find items to bring home if you need souvenirs for loved ones. I got a latte and two different squares. The coffee was very tasty and rich in flavor. I tried the lemon Square and the blueberry square. I have to say the lemon square was the winner. It had such a nice zest to it with the delicious lemon curd.

Coffee, snacks, and gifts galore! We took a small detour when we were hiking around Lynn Canyon and…read morefound ourselves here in need of an energy boost! I'm so glad we stopped by for coffee, energy drinks, and a restroom break. We also ended up finding several cute gifts for my nephew - they have an extensive kids section full of educational games and toys. The gals working here were friendly and helpful, too! The coffee was tasty and things were not overpriced as one might expect them to be in a neighborhood such as this!

Great food, nice little neighborhood joint. The bartender seemed to know everyone who came in.read more

Wifey and I went here for brunch before her hair apt. Very small and quaint place, we were seated…read moreoutside as we had doggo with us. I ordered a waffle breakfast with bacon. Wifey ordered French toast. I also ordered perogies. Fairly standard breakfast fare. Nothing fancy. The waffles imo could be better.. they were kinda dry inside bit fluffy. Def crispy on outside but with the missing fluffiness inside it kinda detracted from the enjoyment of having waffles. Rest of the breakfast food was as said standard and decent. The one thing that did stand out was the home made perogies.. they were very delicious. Over all, decent place to get your breaky but i don't think I'd go out of my way again to visit.

With the Keith Road traffic these days, I like to stop by JJ Bean on Brooksbank to grab a…read morecaffeinated drink for the car before a long commute. They always have tasty treats and yummy drinks. Respect to the baristas who make it happen!

Their coffee is fantastic. Sourced and roasted by JJ, it's the most flavourful espresso around…read more Iced Americano is my go-to. They have non-dairy options available to pour yourself. Oat, soy, etc. Unheard of in the coffee world where most places will charge you an extra $1 or more for non-dairy options. Cozy place with a large patio. Always busy, especially on weekends, but the staff are great and move things along quickly. Plenty of parking in the Park & Tilford center.

No acknowledgement of customer. No friendly welcome. Coffee mediocre, staff rude. Drink dumped on…read morecounter, no idea who it was for or what it was. Over priced. Staff member putting pastries in cabinet with bare hands.

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

Better food than I expected! After a few days of not-so-healthy eating, I was delighted with my…read moregrilled chicken Caesar salad! Big portions, crisp fresh salad, and the chicken was flavourful! My bf enjoyed his chicken fajitas Also a great place to cool down, rest, and fuel up before/during/after your hike!

Not a coffee shop you would drive all the way to have a coffee at, but a place you can have a…read moreCoffee once you are done your walk across Lynn park or you can take away a cup and walk inside the park sipping . But then there are no other shops there and the place has a local vibe to it, who doesn't like it. The coffee is not bad but if you would get a coffee that matches the vibe this place has, it would be heavenly !! Or it was just bad-luck cz the place was supervusy when I went it ? Whatever , 2 stars can be deducted !!

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.

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!

North Vancouver is a hub for Persian bakeries, but I'd never been to one until recently. In the…read moreprocess of writing an article on Asian bakeries in Metro Vancouver, I jumped at the opportunity to check this place out. Here is everything I tried the first time I visited: 1. Jalebi: enjoyed the slightly crunchy texture, but on its own it was a little too sweet for me. Would have again with tea. 2. Chickpea cookies: you know that delicious, melt-in-your-mouth quality you get with shortbread? These cookies were like that, but even better because they weren't overly sweet! 3. Shortbread sandwich: that's what I'm calling this treat, because it had two sun/star-shaped cookies with a layer of jam in between. The two elements were perfectly balanced! 4. Assorted shortbread: if I remember correctly, the flavours were lime and cardamom. Both were good, but not my favourites in this dessert box. 5. Heaven shortbread: definitely lived up to its name. Out of all the shortbread cookies, this one was the most buttery. 6. Apricot pistachio cookies: these were my favourite cookies. The apricot jam was sweet and tart, and the pistachios on top added a bit of texture contrast, which I always appreciate. 7. Baklava: I've seriously been missing out on good baklava until now. Despite the stickiness, it wasn't too sweet. And the mixed nut filling was sooooo good. The spices mixed in made this treat even more craveable! 8. Coconut macaroons: didn't even make it out of the parking lot before devouring these, lol. The macaroons were golden on the outside, moist and chewy inside, and the layer of cream sandwiched in between was light and airy. The perfect bite! Kourosh has become a go-to spot whenever my family has a sweet craving. Service is always super friendly and everything is very affordable. Thank you Kourosh!

After hiking the Lynn Valley Peak, we were ready to reward ourselves with some Iranian/Persian…read moregoodies. Kourosh Bakery is located in Lynn Valley Mall which also houses their grocery store (Super Koroush). We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 4:00pm) to grab some sweets to take home. They usually offer samples but not during the pandemic. Their display cases had a variety of cakes, cookies, baklava and goodies. All sold by the weight ($9.99/lb). - Box ($10.00 for 10) - we opted for the coconut macaroons, walnut cookies, pistachio apricot, wild pistachio blueberries, apple filling and three pieces of baklava (cashew cinnamon, phyllo walnut and mixed nuts). The coconut macaroons and walnut cookies were similar in texture; soft and delightfully chewy. The pistachio apricot reminds me of my childhood (eating those Linzer cookies). We didn't love the apple filling or pistachio blueberry; more of a dry texture and it needed more filling. Baklava wasn't too sweet. Come for those deliciously soft and chewy macaroons! 3.5 stars.