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- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- No
10 reviews for Terra Breads
10 reviews in English
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Review from Sijia W.
Vancouver, BC
When I first heard Terra Breads was opening in the Olympic Village with a crazy monopoly on coffee in the neighborhood I was ticked. No Blends? No Starbucks? What?
Then I tried their coffee and sandwiches and was instantly convinced. Coffee drinks are expertly brewed and sandwiches masterfully crafted with tasty ingredients. I'm not a huge fan of breads so I haven't tried any but their limited selection of desserts are yummy.
The atmosphere is almost unrivaled. Nestled in the Olympic Village the bright yellow umbrellas and the warm glow of the lights are a welcoming sight from afar on a rainy day. Once you are inside you are greeted b a wealth of golden earth tones. The architectural details are amazing and just envelopes you in a homey, comfy feeling. There are fresh Gerber daisies in the vases on each table. It's wonderful to sit down and just enjoy the view. The staff will even bring your food/drink order to you.
If you are looking for a water-view coffee house with an artisan feel and the price is not too much of a concern then Terra Breads is definitely a place to try. -
Review from Jeff F.
3/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
So happy this local shop opened up in my neighbourhood... Me and the wifey had a little coffee break/snack on our way home from a walk, and this hit the spot nicely. It was a Sunday afternoon, and the place was CRAZY busy... but still, got served and all in a nice timely fashion.
We had a couple of lattes, and she had some apple caramel thing, and I had a hot cross bun. Both were pretty good, and the latte was nice.
We'll come back again for sure (umm... proximity), but I still like the way I make coffee. ;) -
Review from K C.
Vancouver, BC
2/5/2012
Excited to visit the newest addition to Terra Breads. Great looking shop with very nice decor and lighting. The food and coffee was excellent and consistent with their other locations. Full of families with young kids which is quite refreshing for a coffee shop/bakery.
One small fault though, the expresso station appears to be far too small for what will likely be large volumes as people enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine. -
Review from Matt C.
Vancouver, BC
11/1/2011 6 photos
I have been by this new Terra Breads in the Olympic Village three times now. The first time I just dropped by on the Grand Opening for a look at the space and to grab a couple of sample. The space it really nice and the baked good are delicious, if a little pricey. The whole front of the place opens up and has spectacular views of across False Creek to BC Place, the towers in the eastern part of Downtown and the mountains beyond. There is also a patio outside on the Manitoba street side.
My other two visits where for coffee and a baked goodie. Actually I don't drink coffee so I had a soy chai latte the first time and a cup of English Breakfast the 2nd time. The soy chai latte was excellent. The tea was a bit bitter but this is likely because I let it steep too long. They serve the tea in a french press.
The baked goods are mostly the same as what you will find at the other Terra Breads locations which are always good. I have not had a meal here yet, but I have had lunch at their lower Mount Pleasant location and it is always good. They serve dinner at this location, and are also licensed.
We did have a small problem with my friends latte on my last visit. Somehow a bit of a thick thread or string ended up in her latte. The dealt with this very well though and re-made the latte and gave us a free pastry (an excellent blueberry tart). This is customer service done right.
Overall this would make a great stop on your walk or bike ride along the seawall and until the Village Kitchen opens next year it is the only place for a meal on the seawall in Southeast False Creek. -
Review from Tim T.
Vancouver, BC
Opening day was hectic and jam packed full of people. There must be the local people living around there and the weekend people enjoying one of the last sunny and warm days of Sept.
Even with the huge number of people there, the Terra Breads staff were up to the task, offering free treats to those waiting to order and were super courteous when taking our order. They had a full menu and are also licensed.
Lastly, during opening day, coffee was on the house!
This Terra Breads so far, has lived up to the standard that other Terra Bread locations have set, so no complaints yet! -
Review from Mike P.
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was a bit of a sight for sore eyes since we didn't even know where we'd be able to have a bite in Olympic Village, pretty much all of the commercial spots still sit vacant (presumably until more people move into the surrounding buildings).
The space is modern, the food is good, the prices are a bit expensive for what you're getting and I agree that if the place is busy it can feel pretty cramped, but I can't blame them for charging a premium as there's no competition in the area.
Definitely a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. -
Review from Vincci L.
10/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
A brand new cafe in the heart of the Olympic Village. Coming in on a sunny Sunday afternoon, they were packed with people.
The ordering system is a bit confusing. We just wanted coffee but wasn't really sure where to line up. The space is also designed so that it's a bit cramped in certain areas. Tables and chairs are placed quite close to the pick up counter, the coffee milk/ sugar station is a bit squishy.
Their pastry/ baked goods case looks like there's a lot of good treats-pumpkin tarts, scones, loaves....
Given that it's the only coffee shop in the village at the moment, I guess I will have to come here to grab a coffee before going for a walk around the area. -
Review from M S.
10/25/2011
Went for dinner since it's the only Terra Breads cafe that boasts a dinner menu. However, was hugely disappointed. Have been dying for a decent place to eat in this part of town. There's very limited choice on any decent, child friendly cafes in this particular area that's walking distance from Main St Sky train. I really don't get why there's not more restaurants here. The foot traffic in the area is very high around the sea wall and the view of downtown and the mountains is spectacular without being blocked by the ugly high rises.
The breads look great and taste great but very much disappointed by the pricing and portion sizes. I know Vancouver is overpriced but this is ridiculous. Ordered a Margerita pizza that's nearly $10 which basically is the size of a small dessert place. Are you kidding me? For dinner? We ordered a salmon panini for about $9. Nice but again, not spectacular for the price. Had high expectations which were dashed.
The rest of the "dinner menu" is equally disappointing. Not really much to go on and definitely not a place for an evening out but really a snack or quick meal. We were really looking forward to it and now that we know, won't go there for more than a few breads or snack. Even then, really, $4+ for a piece of foccacia bread? Makes me pine for great REAL European bakeries. Maybe those who actually bought an apartment in Olympic Village will pay these prices but I don't know about the others living around the area (and there are a LOT of us). Maybe we'll invest in a breadmaker. I think bread shouldn't be a treat like dessert and would love to find a local bakery (yes in this area) that I could walk to on a regular basis and pick up a loaf.
It's a gorgeous location, a bit loud, there's outdoor seating so would have been nice if they actually opened in the summer as originally promised. However, they have heat lamps over the patio.
They do have high chairs for kids and lots of snack opportunities. They also have a beer/wine license. Just wish they had more of a menu. Agree with some of the others, the layout seems disorganized. There's a lot of space but in some places, like the condiments and sides, the tables are more squished together than need be.
All in all, probably will go back for a bread now and then but doubtful would invite anyone to meet here for anything other than coffee and a snack. It would be great for the post play gym community center crowd. -
Review from Robin B.
Vancouver, BC
3/6/2012
Great spot. Great view. Great staff. Great for kids.
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Review from Allan-ester D.
Vancouver, BC
3/21/2012 2 Check-ins Here
love the location, love the bread, love the soup, the coffee is just average
