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1. 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 »
2. Kermodi Living Art Showroom / Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 630-3759
Categories:
Interior Design,
Flowers & Gifts,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
The name describes it well. An art gallery of living art for the home. Plants are not just something green to water, they can totally enhance a living or work space. Kermodi's simple configurations of cactus plants and the artistic variety of ceramic…More »
3. Bambo Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(604) 681-4323
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Bagels
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
It had been a while since I last popped in to Bambo so last time I was in the area I had to refreshed my memory, (and my review.) I have to say my latest impression is even better! There's a charming, European cafe feel to the place now that I didn't…More »
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8/30/2008 First to Review
If you have to be in Gastown, I mean if you just happen to be doing the touristy thing or are just… Read more »
4. Cedar Cottage Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-0070
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Hey there Cedar Cottage, you are really growing up! I see you've broken out a wall and taken over next door, good on you!
I really like the new room, it has a great feel to it and I can just picture it in winter, all cozy-like. Bright windows and nice…More »
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4/12/2009
I would really recommend this place to moms with tots and people with dogs.
In the summer it's nice… Read more »
5. Le Marché St.George
Vancouver, BC V5V 2K6
(604) 565-5107
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Wow, I really had a different idea of this place from reviews I'd read. My new impression based on an actual visit instead of a virtual view, has an emotion attached; jealousy.
Some one with a wonderful vision must have seen this corner convenience…More »
6. Café for Contemporary Art
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4X9
(778) 340-3379
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Art Galleries,
Soup
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Woah! How have I missed seeing this place before?! My beandar must be on the blink.
Very cool industrial, Zen-like cafe space, serving in house baked goods, and 49th Parallel coffee, (who have a spiffy new logo btw). and with an adjacent art gallery…More »
7. Arms Reach Bistro
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L2
(604) 929-7442
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Deep Cove
On a short notice invitation I was invited to lunch at the Bistro and you better believe I said 'yes'!
Nothing is better than a weekday lunch when it's not too busy and you have your choice of seating. We chose the patio with it's nice view and…More »
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5/21/2009
This very popular spot is revered by locals and tourists alike. Location, Location, Location. You… Read more »
8. Oasis Flowers
What a lovely little floral shop just off the main drag of West Broadway. Perfect for ordering bouquets or like me, a single flower, packaged so simply and nicely, and a unique selection of little cards too!
I was in a pinch, both financially and for…More »
9. Transylvania Flavour Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6K
(604) 730-0880
Category:
Modern European
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
A friend of the family comes here regularly and treated my mother and step-dad to lunch. They loved it so much that decided to throw a party for all their friends (and me too) and to celebrate their anniversary on the last day of their west coast…More »
10. Admiral Cafe-Bistro
Vancouver, BC V6G 3G1
(604) 569-2434
Categories:
Cafes,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
This really is a sweet spot right on the Cole Harbour sea wall.
The coffee is just illy brand, not a local roast, but they do a good job with it and the adorable servers will bring it to your table once you order. This is an adult cafe. The tables…More »
11. Thriller - Grubwear
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M9
(604) 736-5651
Categories:
Printing Services,
Accessories
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This postage stamp sized shop combines owner Mike Jackson's skills of silk screening and merchandising. Very cool one-off screened Tees and awesome-cool original belt buckles and other accessories as well as custom screen printing orders in bulk.
I…More »
12. Roots Cafe
What an outstanding independent cafe in the heart of Vancouver's little India!
The Victoria Arduino espresso machine was a big surprise and the high quality JJbean single origin we had in our french press couldn't have been better. I was super-stoked…More »
13. Kingston 11 Reggae Cafe
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J1
(778) 340-6966
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
While so many Vancouver Yelpers were scouring the city for the best Mexican food this year, the other elusive palate not being covered was Jamaican.
While we did find a couple of places on Commercial drive that are less than impressive, over on the…More »
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Connect the dots on a coffee shop journey. (47)I love a good cappuccino made from a quality bean and respectfully treated. I've visited a lot of cafes in Vancouver and all the way south to San Luis Obispo California.Also eastward from BC to Ontario. I love a good cup, good service and ambiance is very important to me too. These are my faves. |
Fi*ve st*rs of awesomeness (13)I like to savor my stars & so I don't give out 5 very often. I'm just like that. |
Come on over to the VEV ! (20)The Vancouver East Village (dot ca) that is. There's so many small independent businesses over here. What we all call 'hidden gems' and some not so hidden, like Campagnolo Roma and the Red Wagon. Yup! those are in the VEVFollow @VanEastVillage on Twitter too. |
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Yelping SinceMarch 2006
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