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A Canadian's Coffee Shop Guide
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1. Block 1912
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9
(780) 433-6575
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
I like a place that lets you camp out all day long. It almost feels like home with quick speed wireless. But while you could camp out all day long, surf you could not, sans big battery life. Not one plug in the place... reason told: computers could…More »
2. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 605-1292
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
It's all about the perfectly executed Americano. And this past weekend, I almost believed that the barista got my order wrong. What, is this? A latte? I pondered. And then I realized, it had been a looooooong time since I had been treated to a pour…More »
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4/1/2010
I don't know how many times I've been here - I've lost track. This is my meeting place, my no fail,… Read more »
3. Kafka's Coffee and Tea
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E5
(604) 569-2967
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
With that trademark "don't care" attitude as many other Main Street spots, Kafka has many things that I look for in a coffee shop:
-Free Wi-Fi (it's the gobligook of numbers and letters if you're reading this while trying to surf for free)
-Spacious
…More »
4. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 669-0724
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A fan still? Yes. You can set up shop upstairs for hours. It's quiet, the wi-fi is reliable and the other peeps are pecking away at their keys while consuming copious amounts of caffeine. Feeling right at home (plus you can order a glass of wine…More »
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4/28/2009
Three of the newest things I now know:
-Railspur Alley is a great place to unwind pre or post hustle… Read more »
5. Arbutus Coffee
Do children play in their backyard? Are they growing their own veggies? Does a family live upstairs? These and many other questions, like what were they filming here last week, float thru the cherry blossom air as I open the door and set myself up at…More »
6. Kawa Espresso Bar
Should I share that they are brewing 49th Parallel (from Vancouver) AND that they have Montreal style bagels? Or that the space is perfect for a work camp out, complete with quick WiFi.
Of course, I should tell all, but I think the moment that turned…More »
7. Bedlam Coffee
As laid back as something could be, Bedlam still managed to spice up my afternoon. And as tempting as a straight up Americano sounded, the sound of an aromatic spicy chai latte lured me in.
It wasn't piping hot, so for those who like to scorch your…More »
8. Jimmy's Coffee
They keep the nutella croissant an "open air" secret. It's there. Perched right next to the regular croissants, but there's no sign distinguishing it from the regular croissant. Only an insider would know. (Thanks to Vivek S for his insider…More »
9. Bonchaz Bakery Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
(604) 626-7215
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Bakeries,
French,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Note to self: must order multiples of these and then scarf them all when no one is looking. Nom, nom, nom. The crunchy, crumbly, yet pillowy topping, the airy "bun" make the stuff food dreams are made of.
Coffee in your own personal french press (if…More »
10. CocoaNymph
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5
(604) 222-4477
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
I blame November's Elite Party http://www.yelp.ca/biz... It's where I first tried CocoaNymph and fell for the dark chocolate and salted caramel bar. Fast forward a couple of months and...
There I am, trying to push the thoughts of a crunch and tang of…More »
11. Elysian Coffee
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I could share how perfect an americano is here, or how the clean minimalistic tables are comfy and modern looking, or even how the little courtyard off the east side of the building makes me yearn for a never ending summer, but I won't... no, I'm…More »
12. Everything Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
(604) 681-3115
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Everything Cafe - I said it at the counter and I'll say it again. "I think I love you even more now." YOU HAVE STUMPTOWN beans! The first place west of Toronto and north of Seattle, to be exact.
So, I'm just going to do it -
I love you. (der!…More »
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6/22/2010
Marinated beets and goats cheese? That's summer perfection! Butternut squash soup of the day may… Read more »
13. Chiasso Coffee Company
Tea with a timer? No, I couldn't believe my eyes! Not only is tea served properly (loose leaves vs bag) but the attention to detailed timing blew my mind!
This is a space I lounge in for a while. Long and narrow with wood accents and modern tiled wall…More »
14. Cedar Cottage Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-0070
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
The ceramic, large coffee cups sealed the deal for me. I'm hooked on caffeine and caffeine has hooked me up with this sweet lil place, with sweet workers speaking French and chatting with the regulars. I sat in a trance watching a cook put the…More »
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