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Jitters Café
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
1966 4th Ave WVancouver, BC V6J 1M5
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
(604) 731-0222
- Hours:
Mon 7 pm - 7 pm
Tue-Wed, Fri 7 pm - 10 pm
Thu 7 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 8 pm - 10 pm
Sun 9 am - 7 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Jitters Café
8 reviews in English
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Review from Ramon V.
4/12/2010
Perhaps I lucked out compared to the other reviews here, but over the years I've never been disappointed in the coffee at Jitters. Perhaps it's because it's an oasis of serenity on this busy street, or perhaps it's the proximity to Zulu Records that usually shares my trips to West 4th.
The variety of sweet treats is always tempting, and it's also one of the few coffee shops that is licensed. -
Review from Tamara L.
5/22/2011
This place was decent.
I really enjoyed the chill, unpretentious, neighbourhood coffee shop vibe. The barista was friendly, seemed to know many of her customers by first-name basis, and made me a tasty Mocha.
The down side? My Nanimo bar was... sub-bar at best. Definitely not fresh, and definitely not tasty. I had one little nibble and ended up throwing the rest away. Old baked-goods really upset me-- I feel like if you're going to even present it for sale to your customers, it'd better be FRESH... or at least listed as 'day old' and sold at a discount.
All in all-- a decent place. Not great, but also not bad.
Oh- and doesn't take mastercard. Cash or debit only. -
Review from Noa G.
Vancouver, BC
8/16/2009
OK, so I'm not exactly a coffee connoisseur. Don't get me wrong - I love the stuff. But it's the WAY I like it that would put me in the bad books of many a true java junky. Lots of sweet syrups, sugars of every kind, toppings - mmm vanilla sprinkles, chocolate shavings, fluffy whipped cream - so sue me already.
Getting back to the topic at hand, Jitters Cafe is yet another coffee place to add to the long list of coffee places that dot 4th Avenue West. But as we all know, not all coffee places are created equal.
I like Jitters because the space is cool, comfy and cozy, the vibe is personal, there's free Wi-Fi (just ask for the password), lots of outlets to plug into, etc. The only problem I find is the alternative seating (couches, stools, low-riding coffee and tiny parlour tables) makes it a bit hard to do any serious work that requires a bit of spreading out (and a hard-backed chair to keep you alert).
And they make the coffee like you like it - in my case, that's all dressed up and sickly sweet. -
Review from Chloë E.
Vancouver, BC
12/27/2008 1 photo
Jitters Café barely registers on my caffeine Radar even though I have visited here three or more times.
The service has been devoid of personality and the coffee lacking in memorability. I like the atmosphere, however, and the window onto Fourth. Jitters is a reasonable spot to visit for a weekend coffee, but the decor and view is not enough to make it stand out as a quirky spot. -
Review from Mercedes G.
Vancouver, BC
10/1/2008
I tend to judge the status of a coffee shop by my scientific method of 'yummy-ness and ability to keep awake'. Scoff at me as will but you can't call yourself a cafe if you don't serve at least, good coffee. That being said, my soy latte (yes, I know this isn't everyone's definition of coffee, but i know the difference between a good one and bad one) from Jitters Caffe was decent, if not quite warm enough.
The oldies on the stereo, combined with antique-y furniture and decor helped to seal in the comfy living room feeling, as does the free wireless internet connection. Jitters also serves a bevy of house made sandwiches on bread or bagel, as well as fruit smoothies and pastries. -
Review from Luisa S.
Vancouver, BC
10/31/2008
I feel horrible in saying this but in some ways, I can see why Starbucks is the preferred go-to for most people in need of a caffeine fix.
The staff here were snide and rude. It took forever for them to take my order despite there being two baristas present at the time. When one finally sauntered over, she was impatient and curt--guess she didn't take too well to having her conversation interrupted.
My café mocha was okay. Not too sweet without being exceptionally bitter. Café-style food are on-hand should you develop a sudden hankering for a sandwich or pastry (standard variety of danishes and croissants).
All this said, however, they must be doing something right as I walked past it on a random rainy Thursday night and it was filled with people despite its supposed eleven o'clock closing time. They are also licensed to sell beer and there is free wireless, another plus -
Review from Susanne J.
Hope, BC
5/26/2009
It's kind of ironic that these guys serve up a weak cup of java when they call themselves Jitters. I like the place, nice leather couch, natural sunlight, cool tunes and free wifi but I can't forgive a place that calls itself a coffee shop and makes a brew like you'd find at a roadside gas station somewhere along route 80 in the US mid-west.
Listed in: Coffee in Kits
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Review from Stephen B.
2/19/2009
I had a fantastic cappuccino here as I wolfed down some delicious chocolate from Chocolate Arts down the block. Totally hit the spot. Granted I was exhausted from a late night and several miles of walking to start off the day, but when it hits the spot it hits the spot.
