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Category: Coffee & Tea [Edit]
1778 5th Ave WVancouver, BC V6J 1P2
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
(604) 734-1778
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
14 reviews for The Elysian Room
All Reviews
The Elysian Room
6/9/2010
1 Check-in Here
OK, I've been here twice now, and I've no doubt now that it's one of the best coffee shops in Van.
Elysian Room seems to subscribe to the Light & Smooth school of espresso-making; I'm more partial to Dark & Rich myself, but I still appreciate their more subtle approach.
I have yet to venture to the main Broadway location, but I hear this tucked-away little Fifth Avenue spot is better anyway.
The Elysian Room
6/8/2010
I found my way here on a "what should I do with my life" walk and desperately needed a warm beverage and a place to sit. I'm typing this now on my netbook using their free wifi -- I know that's standard for cafes now, but it really is important.
My chai is spicy and creamy just as it should be, and my date square is hitting the spot. I love the display of coffee grinders (including old school ones with a crank!) and the cute barista boy just spent 5 minutes giving a patron directions.
The Elysian Room might not be helping me make any decisions, but it sure is helping my sanity right now.
Listed in: South Granville
The Elysian Room
5/1/2010
5 photos
Up until this morning I had never discovered the delights of Elysian Coffee. I'm an early bird, and usually demand my Saturday morning coffee at an unreasonably early hour. Elysian Coffee in Kits opens at 10am on Saturdays, and while this may be a painfully long wait for your first cup of the day, it's well worth it.
We arrived at 11 and the place was packed. We managed to find a table, but there was a lineup of people waiting for a spot and another line hurriedly nabbing takeout. Who knew this was such a neighborhood hot spot!
Their selection of baked goods was great; something for every diet and tastebud. Oat free, wheat free, gluten free, butter laden, low calorie, high calorie - you name it they have it.
I especially loved their tinier treats. There were lots of options for those who wanted something rich and decadent, albeit in smaller portions.
While my americano may not have had the same wow-factor as their art adorned lattes, it most certainly hit the spot! It was thick, rich, and complex.
Long story short - Elysian Coffee in Kits is well worth sleeping in for. Visit their website ahead of time to check their hours, arrive early to nab a prime seat, and be prepared to have your coffee enjoyment be taken to a new level.
The Elysian Room
2/18/2010
Ok so if I am looking for a silver lining in the dark cloud of waking up early and driving the GF to work this is it.
I am a sucker for a good cup of french press coffee and no one does it better than Elysian.
However, the real silver lining is the wonderful Mixed-berry Scones. I mean wow - really fresh hot and wonderful.
The Elysian Room
11/24/2009
1 Check-in Here
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that there's no way I can drive any distance without a coffee or a tea riding shotgun. So faced with a long ride today, I mapped my route ensuring there'd be enough time to for a to go americano from Elysian.
I was in luck. No line in front of or behind me so I could watch as the barista skillfully ground, tamped and made the shot. Ahhh, consistently smooth and full flavoured espressos with no hint of bitterness! Nice touch heating up my to go mug before pouring the espresso shot in so it was piping hot!
Listed in: Caffeinate me Vancouver!, Kitsilano for Sunny Vancouver…, Driving Around
The Elysian Room
5/28/2010
I think fondly of this place because a good friend of mine introduced me to this cafe. And anytime we're here, we take a leisurely time with our coffee and dessert. Elysian Room also offers a nice variety of tea. It's a great place to unwind and have great conversation with a special someone, whether it be a friend or significant other.
The Elysian Room
11/25/2009
Pretty solid latte, with no complaints. Perfectly smoothe and they still managed a pretty cool design inside my travel mug.
Next time I will lounge around inside and people watch.
Listed in: Vancouver's best Lattes
The Elysian Room
6/7/2010
This place makes incredible espresso. They have good music too.
The Elysian Room
12/30/2008
I was early for a movie around the corner so I stopped here for a hot beverage. The drink menu is very sparse- only one size was listed. I had a chai. If you want soy, it's the standard fifty cent surcharge. The drinks come in nice mugs. Lattes get the fancy leaf and heart designs on the top.
The place is nice but not big. About two booths along one wall, a counter with stools and two tables and chairs in the other corner.
I didn't try any food here- but they had a chocolate almond torte by the register that was quite tempting!
The Elysian Room
1/16/2010
I am writing this as I sit at the bar in the Elysian Room, looking out onto the street after working until 3am last night. It's a perfect place to sit and read the paper and people watch. The interior is modern and understated, the staff is super knowledgeable and friendly; I always ask them for advice when I'm buying beans. Beans are their own, but are roasted at 49th Parallel. Free wireless is also available.
The first thing I think about in the morning is their cappucino; the perfectly rich, velvety foam (with a heart swirled in) served over smooth, dark espresso in a cute little ceramic cup. They offer you a glass of sparkling water with your coffee and their baked goods are made in-house every morning. I am in love with their cranberry pecan muffin. I'm not usually into coffee shop baked goods. Muffins especially are often overmixed in commercial mixers, resulting in heavy, overbeaten, and rubbery behemoths of flour and sugar. Not these. So good.
I have not been here while in a rush, but if you want a grande venti something something extra super hot with no whatevz, starbucks is down the street.
The Elysian Room
9/2/2009
I guess I'm spoiled for coffee living in Vancouver, which means I can give even a place that makes excellent coffee, like the Elysian Room, a so-so review.
The shop is fairly small, with standard coffee shop decor and wireless internet. The sustainable origin and taste of their coffee is great, and the prices are standard for Vancouver's quality-focused coffee shops. The food and snacks compete with anything you'll find in a similar good coffee shop. I liked their very decent espresso and lattés the first few times I came here, until I tried to order an espresso to go. They absolutely refuse to give you an espresso to go. I love to drink espresso in a café, but on occasion I also like to savour it over a minute or two while going on my way. I am as stubborn about drinking coffee the way I like it as they are about making the customer drink coffee the way they prescribe. The "customer is always wrong" attitude is a dealbreaker.
Listed in: Coffee Coffee Coffee
The Elysian Room
3/11/2009
3 photos
The Elysian Room is my favourite place for a latte in Vancouver. The latte is very good, the atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the cookies and pastries are so good that I usually visit when I'm in or passing through Vancouver.
Listed in: Good Coffee in southwest BC
The Elysian Room
1/22/2009
If you're in need of a relaxed tea, coffee or biscotti before you go to a movie at Fifth Avenue cinemas, you need to stop by here and take a load off. The service has always been friendly and the warmth and characteristic browns and mellow hued walls are relaxing. I like their giant windows and the seating right beside them. The view is of the BMW lot right across the street, but parking is easy and 4th is just a block down, so you can always stroll along and catch the scenery.
The Elysian Room
9/7/2008
Despite having only been here for coffee in recent years, this place is still very solid. The café mochas here are lovely, with just the right amount of thickness and richness. The food is oh-so-very tempting, particularly their oat chocolate bars, and I always leave regretting the fact that I only ever stop in here en route to somewhere else. One of these days....
