Good places for coffee

 1. Gene

2404 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-5501

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  3/5/2009

Gene became my new favourite place for coffee last summer. The quality of their espresso is about the best I've had outside Italy and the informal atmosphere is great when I bring the kids along. It would have got a 5 except for the recent changes in…More »

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 2. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

3010 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 879-2326

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  1/6/2010

Simply the best place on Main St to put your feet up with a short macchiato while shopping. The coffee is delicious and the ambience is relaxed and comfortable. The gas fire is particularly welcome on damp winter days.

This is also a favourite with my…More »

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