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1. Revolver
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 558-4444
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Finally a coffee experience that is as good and pure as some of the great coffeehouses in Portland like Barista and Public Domain. The guys are passionate and knowledgeable about the coffee bean and have a great selection of tasting options that…More »
2. Nelson the Seagull
Vancouver, BC V6A 0A7
(604) 681-5776
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside
Nelson the Seagull is Gastown's fresh new face on the block. 3 owners that all bring their passion for the business to the table with a lot of love on the side.
Bright Gastown(esce) room with an open kitchen that is very interactive and fun to watch.…More »
3. Coffeebar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 566-9693
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
After peeking through the white paper for a few months, they finally opened about a month ago. I can now hop down to get my fix almost without getting wet and wearing my smoking jacket (well maybe not). They are still getting the bugs ironed out…More »
4. Caffé Brixton
I go to Brixton several times a week now using it as a meeting place. Their "Big Salad" is amazing and their cappuccinos (49th Parallel beans) are quite good and very consistent. Have also tried their freshly brewed Chai Tea which was also very…More »
5. Belle Epicurean
Seattle, WA 98101
USA
(206) 262-9404
I have been to Belle Epicurean many times. I usually stay at the W which is across the street and it is the only place close by that serves a decent morning cappuccino.
Yesterday the cappuccino was likely a 3/5 but it typically is a bit better.…More »
6. Mink - A Chocolate Café
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N9
(604) 633-2451
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Mink's combination of great coffee and great chocolate is a winning one. Fresh contemporary decor, Moja beans, Synesso Espresso machine, perfect milk temperature and fusion of micro bubbles into the crema fits my particular taste perfectly. Marc's…More »
7. Samovar Tea Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 227-9400
Categories:
Tea Rooms,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: SOMA
Samovar is one of my favorite spots when I am in San Francisco. Sat on the deck a few weeks ago and had the Schizandra Berry Herbal Infusion as well as Curry Egg Salad Sandwich. Both were great.
Great outlook sitting on the deck overlooking the…More »
8. Giovane Café Bakery Deli
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
(604) 695-5501
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
I was a daily regular at Giovane when they opened back just before the Olympics. I had close to 30 days straight of their crazy good Sugar Buns before my buns began to feel less like sugar and more like loaves. Lately I drop in for old times sake…More »
9. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E4
(604) 408-9663
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Amazing butter tarts and always consistent traditional cappuccino regardless of location or barista. Sign of great corporate training program in a business famous for inconsistency. Temperature and foam are always the way I like them without…More »
10. Wicked Café - CLOSED
Wicked uses one of my favorite North American coffee beans - Intellegentsia. I head over to the Hornby or sometimes the 7th and Fir location to get my fix. I am a bit of a coffee freak and Wicked certainly doesn't disappoint both with a great bean…More »
11. 49th Parallel Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6
(604) 420-4901
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
49th Parallel does an amazing job at taking the preparation and showcase of coffee to another level. Vince obviously has the experience with his Caffe Artigiano days. The Thomas Haas pastries compliment their coffee experience quite well.
My…More »
12. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
The newest JJ Bean location does a good job at catering to its specific urban surrounding demographic. Same products and service but a more contemporary decor. Designer white walls and Nelson Coconut Chairs gives it a fresh look and really is…More »
13. Caffe Strada
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
(510) 843-5282
Neighbourhood: UC Campus Area
Caffe Strada has a pole position location on the corner of Bancroft Way and Durant Ave across from UC Berkeley Campus. Incredible heated outside deck for people watching and enjoying the sun. Great place to sit and study, read, Yelp or keep in…More »
14. Smart Mouth Café
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 569-1480
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
The quotes on the chalkboard are funny (especially the ironic one about what my mother thinks of me). The coffee is good. The food is good. The Galettes are great.
A bit old school grunge rather than fresh contemporary but open early which works…More »
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