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On a quest to find my favourite Vancouver coffeeshop and spending too much money doing it.

 1. Gene

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  6/13/2011

Yeah yeah yeah, has anyone mentioned the hipster-y atmosphere? It doesn't actually make me FEEL uncomfortable and what were you expecting on Main and 8th?!

Espresso drinks are nothing spectacular, but not bad by any means. Just ok.

The space itself…More »

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 2. Kafka's Coffee and Tea

2525 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E5
(604) 569-2967

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/7/2011

Great lattes! Nice atmosphere. Would have overall been 3 stars if not for the super friendly staff. When I thought I only had my credit card on me (which they don't accept) the guy who took my order offered to let me pay the next time I was in my…More »

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 3. Ristretto Coffee Lounge and Wine Bar

416 S 1st St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
USA
(360) 336-0951
4.0 star rating
  6/19/2011

Didn't try the coffee but loved the service. Barista was friendly but not too chatty and offered more hot water for my tea.

Decor is nice and the place is clean.

Oh, and tons of options for espresso drinks. There were lots I would have wanted to try…More »

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 4. Our Town Café

245 E Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W4
(604) 879-1924

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/7/2011

I haven't tried their food but I can't stop going back for the lattes and the atmosphere. I just love to hang out there and read, do a bit of work or people watch. So basically, good coffee! Friendly service! Great atmosphere! What else do you need?

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 5. 49th Parallel Coffee

2152 W 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N6
(604) 420-4901

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

2.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

49th Parallel beans are really hit and miss for me. Today's cup of brewed coffee tasted a bit like poorly seasoned curry.

The staff are perfectly friendly but they should really have more of them for a bustling Saturday. I would not have waited in…More »

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 6. Waves Coffee House

715 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2
(604) 540-9283

Category: Coffee & Tea

3.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

3 stars only for the lovely big, bright, open space. The place is just kind of nice to be in. There's a bunch of outdoor seating, too.

The place is kind of understaffed. There's a lot of variety for food to pick but it's expensive and anything I've…More »

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 7. Nelson the Seagull

315 Carrall Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 0A7
(604) 681-5776

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Gastown, Downtown Eastside

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

My latte was smooth and delish. My bread and butter (+jam) were heavenly. Wonderful artisan bread and nice thick jam that isn't too sweet.

The space is just nice to be in. Big, bright place with lots of extra space.

Not quite 5 stars because there's…More »

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 8. Arbutus Coffee

2200 Arbutus St
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y1
(604) 736-5644

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

CUTE cozy little space with nice mismatched wooden furniture, a couple booths if that's your thing and enough outdoor seating. Definitely the sort of place where you get your coffee to stay and chat with friends.

My americano was not mindblowingly…More »

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 9. Grounds For Coffee

2565 Alma St
Vancouver, BC V6R 3R8
(604) 224-5282

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Point Grey

3.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

Americano and drip are decent.

Cinnamon buns are good but I wouldn't say they live up to the hype.

This place really gets its 3 stars from the staff who have been nothing but friendly and helpful every time I've been in there!

Interior is nice to sit…More »

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 10. Coffee Junction

401 Harris Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
USA
(360) 733-3172

3.0 star rating
  8/28/2011 First to Review

Just got a brewed coffee but no complaints here!

Good, strong coffee that needed nothing added. Friendly staff. Nice, clean space. Reasonable prices.

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 11. The Doctor's Office

85 Front St
Friday Harbor, WA 98250
USA
(360) 378-8865
3.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

Such friendly service! Nice deck to sit on for a slow day. Decent but not great drop coffee.

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 12. Buen Café

2350 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6K
(604) 739-1767

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  8/28/2011

Best coffee beans I've found in Vancouver.

I sniffed some medium roast Guatamala beans and was so happy I nearly tipped over onto the floor and when I brewed at home it did not disappoint.

Perfect service. I got some coffee to sample and he will…More »

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"doing math on a napkin at your restaurant since the mid 2000s"

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

May 2011

Things I Love

coffee, math, garlic-y appetizers, legumes, good service

My Hometown

Masset, BC

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm doing math

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I spend way too much money on coffees out and someone should benefit.

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Blindness