In a somewhat obscure area of UBC campus, Bean Around the World is the best you can get. Coffee that's better than the nearby Starbucks, good, fresh sandwiches, plus beer! It can get crowded at lunch during the week, full of students with their…More »
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Had my first Continental Coffee espresso Americano today and it was pretty darn good. The service was good and coffee was tasty and hot. What more do you need from a coffee place?
Well, if you do need more, it looked to me like Continental could do…More »
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Just stopped in for a coffee to see how they compare to my other daily coffee haunts, and they measured up real pretty. Better than Starbucks (better price, too) still not as good as my homemade.
Although I didn't taste any, all the pastries look…More »
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: UBC
Oh Starbucks, I have a love-hate relationship with you.
I know some people say the coffee at Buckies is no good, but I gotta say I like my americano. My espresso machine at home, filled with some sweetass beans, makes a better cup for sure, but in the…More »
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Kinda cool tiny coffee place on the corner. I've only had the coffee (an Americano to be exact) and it was pretty darn good.
While a bit pricey as Crystal said, they do provide some bang up customer service. When I asked for a couple ice cubes in my…More »
Category:
Cafes
Neighbourhood: UBC
In terms of UBC food services, this one's pretty good.
Being around the corner most days of the week, I've tried everything in the area and this is the best bang for the buck. Go for the quarter chicken dinner for like $8.00. Comes with salad and…More »
The baked goods always look so delicious, though I haven't indulged in years. They make a pretty good breakfast sandwich on a croissant. The breakfast wrap is a little potato heavy for my liking... gotta go long on the protein.
The coffee is ok,…More »
Anthony in Boston (13)Just like the other "Anthony in (city)" lists, I spend a lot of time in Boston, and this is where I've been. You'll notice it's of the greater Boston area, not just Boston proper, with a heavy dose of Concord establishments. I lived in Concord for 15 years, and my parents still do... |
The Services (11)as in not restaurants... in Vancouver... stores either.. just services. |
A Man Enjoys Tobacco (3)Sometimes I like to enjoy a nice cigar paired with a generous pour of bourbon, scotch, or cognac, and on occasion even a cigarette. This is where I've purchased in Vancouver. |
A Gastown Jaunt (22)A tour of the local 'hood a la Antonio. |
On the Finer Side (4)Sometimes, one simply must truly dine. |
Up on the hill @ UBC (5)Studying at UBC, then working at offices on campus, I've been around the block here. |
Anthony in Seattle (6)Having family in the Seattle area, I go here A LOT. These are the tales of my many experiences. |
Fuddy Duddy but I Like It (4)These places are kinda kitchy in a way I normally wouldn't go for, but are redeemed for one reason or another 'cus I like them! |
Anthony in Montreal (6)My place of birth, Montreal holds a special place in my heart. Full of great everything... people, restaurants, shopping, hotels... and most of my family - I spend time in Montreal regularly, and this is where I've been. |
It's Gotta be Commercial Drive (4)Name speaks for itself! |
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