My morning coffee crawl

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Not usually executed in the following order, but sometimes...

 1. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2009

The Barista's here can really nail a Misto...

I dig the hip and funky crowd at this location and enjoying my fresh brew and the daily paper is a favorite here. Great place to people watch

I love the way the garage style windows roll up like doors in…More »

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 2. The Wilder Snail

799 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1Y6
(604) 216-0640

Category: Food

Neighbourhood: Strathcona

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/6/2009

Such a warm quite cozy little cafe tucked away in Strathcona on the edge of Mclean Park, living up to its name,  the Snail. made me a fresh ground JJ Bean organic misto, and a grilled panni as I did a little internet work and hung out with very real…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/6/2009 First to Review

    This character neighborhood grocery and café has lots to offer. The owner/proprietor and seasoned… Read more »

 3. 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
  6/30/2011

Heritage spaces live strong here, with large chunky tables and big soft couches  even the cafe cool peeps sling mugs and keyboards..

This pastry cup has an baked egg wrapped in prosciutto oh my what a treat to go with my espresso... and the staff are…More »

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 4. Gene

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

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/26/2010

I always dig having my espresso here at this trendy cool hip funky main st cafe... So worth the wait for that bold jolt..... The line up can be long at peak times but the laid back feel is peaceful while you wait... Plugging into wifi while sipping…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    11/8/2009

    The coolest street triangle café in Vancouver  where Kingsway meets Main st the funky old heritage… Read more »

 5. Revolver

325 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 558-4444

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  11/21/2011

Rumours can be true sometimes.... As a picky coffee hound I am,  I find my self stumbling in the Revolver (like on purpose) cause its getting Yelped & Yelped as the best coffee in town...

So I said to the DJ thats spinning cool retro vinyl tunes off…More »

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 6. Viva Fine Foods & Bakery

1555 Yew St
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E5
(604) 738-8482

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

In the heart of Kits a few hundred feet from the beach you have a one of the most beautiful treelined streets in the city.... but in particular for a few weeks per year as the cherry blossoms fill the streets and trees, and a favorite patio of mine…More »

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 7. Prado Café

1938 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A7
(604) 255-5537

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  3/2/2010

Yes the room feels like a cafe named Prado should feel, warm old world, well used wooden floors, large windows, giant old water heater on one wall, its a cafe on its own. The fact they offer wifi helps keep the sort of library feel about it . Oh and…More »

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 8. Café Calabria

1745 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 253-7017

Categories: Italian, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  12/2/2009

I love coming here to this fine traditional real Italian cafe... They boost as being the oldest in the city, and one cant argue when you walk in as if you are in a village somewhere in italy The room is filled with statues and pillars while typical…More »

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 9. Epicurean Caffe Bistro

1898 1st Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1G5
(604) 731-5370

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  3/15/2010

Service is somewhat  Mediterranean laxidaisacle, accompanying the relaxing quiet atmosphere , and the food will be a party in your mouth. Whether or not you drink wine or coffee,  the pasta and amazing sandwiches are what I come here for. This…More »

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 10. Bump N Grind

916 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7
(604) 569-3362

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  3/11/2010

Oh so soft and gentle in the mornings here at the B&G that offers wifi. The new two man show here has been a big hit since they took over about 1yr or so ago..

Serving 49th Parallel Coffee is such a treat, They are one of few the cafes in the city…More »

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 11. Café Medina

556 Beatty Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  7/12/2010

Dont tell anyone BUT you can book the whole restaurant for dinner partys with Chambar and they will serve your private event... Its a cool space for small groups, with your own private bar.

But what about a brunch review; 1) amazing unique menu with…More »

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 12. Everything Cafe

75 E Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
(604) 681-3115

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 9/28/2010

They now serve Stumptown coffee a rare bean for the Vancouver scene.

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/13/2010 First to Review

    Just out of the box.... A brand new Cafe space in a new building in an old part of town, the heart… Read more »

 13. Giovane Café Bakery Deli

1038 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
(604) 695-5501

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Delis

Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown

3.0 star rating
  2/10/2010 ROTD 6/21/2010 First to Review

An up market italian cafe sports bar located within the new Fairmont Pacific Rim. The long room is street side with matching long windows that looks out onto Waterfront St. towards the corner of Burrard St.

They are open early for breakfast and serve…More »

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 14. Wicked Café

1399 7th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1B8
(604) 733-9425

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

3.0 star rating
  1/17/2010

I really like the roasted bean flavour here, and so does alot of others, as the room is always buzzing most mornings. They offer wifi which makes for more custmers to hang around... its a pleasant room with big kitchen table in the middle that…More »

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 15. Milano Coffee Roasters

36 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J1

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  6/8/2011 First to Review

Great addition to the ever trending Gastown, just a few steps from Gassy Jack himself, Milanos Cafe brings a beautiful space of concrete and old wood floors super high ceilings this interior as one would expect in Gastown,  the staff are the same…More »

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 16. Kranky Cafe

228-216 E 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1G5
(604) 568-4272

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  7/5/2010 First to Review

Anything but Kranky is just 1/2 block off Main St...Cozy and provides a good jolt of an Americano.. Small menu selection and real nice owners...... Even out door seating in a small street front patio...

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 17. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

740 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2R5
(604) 687-1056

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  3/2/2010 First to Review

An outdoor JJ at its best, comes complete with grass growing on the roof. This JJ Bean 1st is a stand alone almost curb side modern work of art. Located next to the brand new CBC building  that corners West Georgia & Hamilton St.  

Plenty of  outdoor…More »

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 18. Salty Tongue Café

213 Carrall St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2
(604) 915-7258

Categories: Delis, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  3/24/2011

Long table dining from The Irish Heather is served here at the Salty Tongue its sister restaurant...  And a thought the Tongue is famous for its sandwich deli I enjoy much more the space it creates for the Long Table Series where at a set price of…More »

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 19. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

146 W Cordova St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E4
(604) 408-9663

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  1/16/2010 First to Review

Brand new JJ featuring huge cedar walls and drop ceilings combined with concrete is located in the court yard under the towering newly erected giant  "W" under the freshly built Woodwards apt block, all this to be enjoyed while you sip on your fav JJ…More »

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 20. Bean Around the World Coffees

2528 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 873-8274

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  10/19/2010

Do you want that country feel when you live in the Burbs, I get that when Im here, nice patio on the side street, and that feel like your in someone cottage, Oh ya they serve up a great cowboy bean coffee flavour thats high up there on the Vancouver…More »

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 21. Grand Central Diner

2740 Sturdies Bay Rd
Galiano Island, BC
(250) 539-9885
4.0 star rating
  11/8/2009 First to Review

Just a short walk off the ferry you will find this hopping diner that serves up home style food from 6am til late. The owner Deb has great music connections with up and coming musical artists

The island feel bar is the island delight, a must visit…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

November 2009

Things I Love

Cheffing for friends, Time at the island getaway, Anything Apple-Mac, Belgium Beer, Skiing steeps & powder, Fresh morning brewed Misto's, Hendricks Gin, Finding tucked away cafes

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the mountains cruising on my skis or motorcycle

My Hometown

Vancouver, BC

When I'm Not Yelping...

Looking for new cafes

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Born & raised in Vancouver,  hence aka "Daddy Fish", everyone follows me

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Kitchen Confidential, By Anthony Bourdain

My First Concert

M. Jacskon

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The one I am making about: Beauty On The Edge of Life

My Last Meal On Earth

Made by my mother together with my father

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

Ive attended  BurningMan Arts festival 7yrs in the Nevada Desert

Most Recent Discovery

The Walking Dead & Salvador Dali Museum at Costa Brava

Current Crush

My Rescued dog from Mexico