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1. Matchstick Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 588-0639
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Matchstick, you wowed me. You built it and they came.
Great coffee, (Phil&Sebastian) and regionally specific individual pour-overs, house baked pastries, a bright, fantastic space with wireless and already a growing fan-base. I'm smitten!
The joy is…More »
2. Revolver
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 558-4444
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
There's so many different types of cafe experiences to be had here in Vancouver and @beandar is recommending that you make Revolver one of them!
My visit wasn't just about drinking coffee, it was more of an overall experience and an educational one…More »
3. Cafe Crema
West Vancouver, BC V7V 3R6
(604) 922-2294
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
Crema, got to bump you up a star. Overall, one of the best shops in north and west Van. with consistent quality of product.
Still loving that you have non gluten peanut butter cookies. Most of the pastries look fabulous.
Grab a table outside and…More »
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7/31/2009
Just a note to other Lactose intolerant's,
Beware, if the cute counter girls are talking and laughing… Read more »
4. Elysian Coffee
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
This week we made our annual sojourn to the temple of Elysian, paid a respectable homage to the caffeine gods, drank our holy carbonated water and ate the wafer, er-- I mean the non gluten, non dairy Almond tea cake.
As usual it was all good…More »
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2/7/2010
It's been well over a year since my bean-dar spotted Elysian. After all this time, I FINALLY had the… Read more »
5. Rocanini Coffee Roasters
Richmond, BC V7E 3A7
(604) 284-5126
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Steveston
What an outstanding cafe in Steveston!
With a large, bright corner location and high quality product, this cafe is a goldmine in Steveston Village.
The space inside feels as much like a gallery in many ways. The lighting for example is a conversation…More »
6. Renzo's Coffee
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 253-8721
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
*My 800th review.... it seems fit that it should be for a cafe. I am after all, @beandar and I have to live up to the name :)
For about a month now I've been spying out this corner shop beside the bakery next to the park. I had peeked into the window…More »
7. Bump N Grind
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7
(604) 569-3362
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Bump N Grind, Who loves ya baby??
ME.
Love the coffee, love the clientele, love the art, and LOVE the new tables made by Che and Joe. AWESOME job guys!
The place has a clean new look.
*P.S. congrat's on the "Cup Of Excellence" award.
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10/7/2009
Just far enough away from the craziness of Commercial, on the outer edge at Venables sits Bump N… Read more »
8. The Wilder Snail
I'm so happy to see the Snail is thriving!
Today the East Side Culture crawl brought hundreds of people into this charming part of Strathcona, all combing the streets in search of art and inspiration. The Wilder Snail was open and and busily serving…More »
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12/7/2009
What happened to my review? I reviewed The Snail in the summer of '08.
In the original post I talked… Read more »
9. Moja Coffee
*Note: Try Moja coffee in the new Vancouver Convention Center!
http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
Moja respects the bean with a sophisticated and sustainable coffee attitude and organic, fair trade coffees from around the globe. With a roaster on the premises…More »
10. Milano Coffee Roasters
I love Milano's luscious Cappuccino's, this is great coffee but this new location takes a prize. I'm sure there's a name for this type of interior and if there isn't I'll give it one. Milano-esque. Stark, almost zen-like, industrial meets comfort.…More »
11. Rocanini Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1H9
(604) 566-9266
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Sure, the shop in Steveston village is worth the drive, but I was super stoked to take part in a free tasting at the roaster here in Vancouver.
We were given a VIP type tour, stopping by each bag to inhale the raw beans. Michael is a master roaster…More »
12. Nelson the Seagull
Vancouver, BC V6A 0A7
(604) 681-5776
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside
Well, it appears that a particular barista is a key component to the success of this cafe! I sure hope she is being paid well because her absence had a clear impact on my unfortunate visit.
Stopped in for a drink of the divine Rocanini roast they have…More »
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10/2/2011
I finally I got to check out NTS.
The architectural features are a historical mosaic that tell the… Read more »
13. Latin Organics Café
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
(604) 255-2841
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Another clear sign that things are looking up over here on the east side of town. Just west of Vancouver's East Village, this small, beautiful flagship cafe offers direct trade, shade grown Colombian coffee drinks and light lunches including Panini…More »
14. Prado Café
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 255-5537
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Another Winter is upon us and Prado's windows are steaming up again. The seats are all being warmed with laptop worker bees all tap tapping away....
I come in, no laptop, glasses steamed up. Taking them off at the counter and waving them around to…More »
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8/18/2009
Dear Prado,
It's time to fix up your toilet room.....
His + Hers = schtin-kay !
It smells as soon… Read more »
15. 49th Parallel Coffee
Yes it's true, I've never had 49th beans at the W.4th location until now.
Usually it's too busy to sit and enjoy, but yesterday was my lucky day I guess.
The shop is gorgeous of course. The espresso machine is a work of art by itself, and I thought I'd…More »
16. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
(At least a dozen visits to this location and I still love it the best!)
The perfect platform to plot our pleasure plans. (bet you can't say that three times, and fast.) We huddled on the comfy chairs, giddy with ideas about our trip next week.
The…More »
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4/13/2009 First to Review
At the Park & Tilford mall. This beautiful JJ Bean is one of the best cafe's to just sit and chill.… Read more »
17. Delany's
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2A1
(604) 980-3399
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
This shop is in the charming Lynn Valley Village. It's big and bright with lots of tables outside, the customer service is always friendly and polite and the cafe is right next to the entrance to the fabulous North Van library. If you need wireless,…More »
18. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-0613
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
The market can be very crowded with tourists, you need a good cup of tolerance. A good cup of JJ Bean Coffee! This location has never let me down for quality.
I'm a Mocha girl at JJ's. yyyyyyuuuuuummmm.
Grab a cup and sit outside and daydream at the…More »
19. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5L 1J3
(604) 254-0169
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
I live up the street from here and occasionally catch a waft of the beans being roasted. I'm like Pepé Le Pew with JJ's coffee; "come cloze to me my dahling"
With 10 local shops JJ's has well trained staff and serves up a good mean cup of beans. I…More »
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5/21/2009
A consistently GREAT coffee. Good service and pleasant atmosphere. Also I just LUV the chocolate… Read more »
20. Caffe Vergnano 1882
Look out North America, the European coffee bars are coming to show us how it's really done.
This is not your drive thru S*rbux. When you enter a Coffee Bar, you sit down. A server comes to YOU. With a menu no less. Yes sir!
We knew something was…More »
21. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 879-2326
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
If I wasn't such a JJ's coffee fan, I wouldn't be able to overlook the lack of congeniality some of the servers sport, If I didn't love love love this g-damned good coffee!! Then I wouldn't spend 4 dollars and 15 cents ! (yup. -and that was an 8 oz.…More »
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2/4/2009
Your wait will feel like five hours, your wallet will be significantly lighter, and IT WILL BE WORTH… Read more »
22. Caffè Artigiano
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J7
(604) 915-7200
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights
I am undoubtedly a coffee culture vulture. Any where that has good coffee as Artigiano seems to, and respects the bean in the way that they obviously do, gets my vote.
This cafe is in an area that lacks a community village, so it's providing what I…More »
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9/29/2009
How can we not love the perfect Cappuccino at the perfect cafe? Quite expensive (and yes, we're… Read more »
23. The Lynn Canyon Café
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2
(604) 984-9311
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Burgers,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley
This time I let the 'boyz' wander the dampened trail while I sat inside the cafe, warmed by a fire place, enjoying my siphoned coffee, listening to Buddha Bar and staring up at the marvelous woodwork and window-walled view of the forest outside. It…More »
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3/28/2009
New owners, Poirier & Yang. He's French, she is Chinese. A very interesting couple with high hopes… Read more »
24. The Black Bean Cafe & Roasting Co
I have Bean-dar!
I homed in on this corner cafe as we were driving in for lunch. I was impressed that this is not just a great spot to grab a java, but it's also a local Roastery! -With a porch none-the-less and I think you know what kind of view a…More »
25. Victrola Coffee Roasters
Seattle, WA 98122
USA
(206) 624-1725
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Capitol Hill, First Hill
Last time we were driving out of Seattle and passing by Victrola my bean-dar went off big time! I quickly noted it down on a java cuff and stuffed it into the door pocket.
I was reminded to check it out on this trip and boy O boy I'm glad we did.…More »
26. Espresso Vivace Alley 24
My travel mates needed some R.E.I. time. I did not.
As we approached the outdoor mecca, the coffee gods blessed me with this Vivace and so, I quite enjoyed some ME time with my exquisite Macchiato.
I tried to snap a pict or two of the layout and…More »
27. Vero Espresso
I was certainly in the moment when I arrived at Vero. The Autumn colors are in full bloom all around the cafe and people were sitting at the outside tables enjoying the weather.
The location totally has a residential feel to it and this cafe is a home…More »
28. Biscuit Coffeehouse & Art Gallery
Also known as Gold Beach Books this is a must stop in for locals and travelers.
It's a large bookstore, yes, but also a cafe too!
Bright and spacious, with wireless and lots of natural light.
I think this may have been our third visit to the shop. It's…More »
29. Headlands Coffeehouse
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
USA
(707) 964-1987
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Restaurants,
Nightlife
Still a great stop in Fort Bragg.
I was hungry and they prepared for me a salad with Chicken to go, and the big guy ordered a breakfast burrito. That burrito was seriously divine smelling. He raved about it.
Good coffee, good atmosphere, nice locals…More »
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11/19/2009
This was our second visit to Headlands and I would make it a third and fourth. Great espresso… Read more »
30. Thanksgiving Coffee Co
I knew of the name, Thanksgiving Coffee Company so when we saw the sign I said "this is it!" knowing we'd be in for a good coffee break on our journey.
What I didn't know was that we'd have such a fun time talking to the owner Paul, who I could easily…More »
31. Toby's Coffee Bar
Yessssssssssss !!!!! Good coffee, in a fun location. Sit outside on a bench or browse the "country" store for fun gifts and souvenirs. Love this whole area, but like WHO wouldn't ?
32. Rockridge Cafe
Oakland, CA 94618
USA
(510) 653-1567
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland
I spied the place the morning of our "Airbnb" stay.
We drove by and I blurted out -"THERE That's the perfect brunch place!" screeching the car to a halt and parking like the Flintstones.
Boy was I right. I love the hell outa this place. Clearly…More »
33. Cantor Arts Center
Ah-h-h-h-h-hhhh.... An afternoon here is like going on a holiday. What more could you need?
A free-- YES free museum (!) in a lovely location, and a cafe out back where you can sit outside in the warmth of the sun and contemplate life and of course,…More »
34. Peet's Coffee & Tea
San Francisco, CA 94118
USA
(415) 592-2200
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
"If you build it, they will come"
This location of Peets has surprised us all. OMG. I can see it from my window. WOW. There's life on that corner after all! (who knew?) Next time you're shopping at Ross across the street, there'll be somewhere to go…More »
35. Verve Coffee Roasters
West coast is the best coast for coffee roasters, I have to declare. I spied Verve on Yelp Santa Cruz, read the rave reviews and saw the alluring pictures and how could I resist ?
I firken love Verve! The coffee is seriously sublime, the cafe itself…More »
36. Rock Espresso Bar the
What a cafe gem! Good coffee, sweet back yard to drink it in and drink it in we did! I'd hang out there anytime if I could.
Our customer service girl was great! She had a mini "rush" but was organized and relaxed.
There are a few computers to surf on…More »
37. Coffee Cat
This place is sweet! They have their own roaster.... got a nice little tour of it from an informative employee. It's a clean well lit place with wireless. Lots of comfy chairs too. Even the restroom is clean. I like to stop here for a slurp and a…More »
38. Oso Negro Coffee
Nelson = Oso Negro Coffee for me and the big guy. We spent two weeks in Nelson a while back and enjoyed this coffee immensely. We met the owner and chatted about life in Nelson, the culture, and coffee roasting. We visited the Roaster, in a separate…More »
39. Blue Toque Diner
Sunday May 24th was another perfect day on our road trip. We had breakfast at the Blue Toque in the the old railway station.
This is organic home grown food and coffee. We sat at a table on what would have been the old passenger platform with an…More »
40. Waterton Bagel & Coffee Co.
While on our cross country travels, we rolled into Waterton. The welcoming committee, a couple of Big Horned Sheep and two deer posed for our entry pictures. This park is so welcoming to wandering deer and other animals, that they stand around like…More »
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Recently updated lists from Roanna Z.
It's raining... get inside here! (18)Some idea's for a rainy day in Vancouver. |
Come on over to the East Village! (21)Do NOT be afraid, it's awesome over here! |
Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats. (57)Places that offer G.F. and D.F. items.*Warning: I am NO vegan! |
North shore businesses and attractions. (33)Yo! The north shore is NOT the north pole. It's a only hop over the bridge or a ferry ride away. The quality of shops, cafe's and restaurants is worth the ride or trip. |
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North to South and back. (50)Vancouver-San Luis Obispo. Stops to make, food to eat and coffee to drink. |
Tail waggers welcome here (15)Vancouver places where pooches Yelp. |
Places out of the hive. (11)Places you could miss out on if your focus is mainstream. |
Best cafes & small shops in Gastown. (7)Because coffee and shopping go well together. |
More bag for your grocery buck. (23)Vancouver can be a pricey place to food shop!At times the price gouging can be painful, so........ Shopping around is the only answer to savings. Get your map out and let's connect the dots for some savings! |
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