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Where's My Wi-Fi? These Vancouver "Hot Spots"
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1. Wicked Café - CLOSED
Intelligentsia beans, yummy teas, free wi-fi... but that's not why I'm getting vocal again about one of my favourite coffee shops....
The chicken and red pepper panini! Oh my word! The half sammie would have been satisfying enough, but the full order…More »
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4/17/2009
Lovely-and-loved! I always recommend this place for meetings. It's central, it takes away the… Read more »
2. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 669-0724
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A fan still? Yes. You can set up shop upstairs for hours. It's quiet, the wi-fi is reliable and the other peeps are pecking away at their keys while consuming copious amounts of caffeine. Feeling right at home (plus you can order a glass of wine…More »
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4/28/2009
Three of the newest things I now know:
-Railspur Alley is a great place to unwind pre or post hustle… Read more »
3. CocoaNymph
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G5
(604) 222-4477
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
I blame November's Elite Party http://www.yelp.ca/biz... It's where I first tried CocoaNymph and fell for the dark chocolate and salted caramel bar. Fast forward a couple of months and...
There I am, trying to push the thoughts of a crunch and tang of…More »
4. Mink - A Chocolate Café
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N9
(604) 633-2451
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown
For a choco-holic, this is my paradise. Great vibe as soon as you walk in and smell the warm ganache. They give you a choice between milk or dark chocolate for your mocha and use the ganache to prepare it - no syrup here. The clover coffee machine…More »
5. Simply French
Vancouver, BC V6R
(604) 568-6180
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
The moment the sweet proprietor asked me if I'd like some warmed up milk in my Americano, I knew a little piece of my heart belonged to this place.
Ambiance rich with round little tables, chandeliers, folky French music, hardwood floors and an…More »
6. Blenz
Vancouver, BC V6H 3G8
(604) 732-8874
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
A freelancer's haven - click-clacking of keyboards, a buzzing of activity. I have a lot of meetings here -typically brainstorming sessions.
I've been to every Blenz (I think) but this is always the one the strikes me as the "office" away from the…More »
7. Blenz
How good does it get? I've been to my fair share of Blenz locations- and I think this one takes the first prize for best service and funnest atmosphere (without being too over crowded).
It's clean, the coffee tastes great and there's lots of comfy…More »
8. Panda On Pender
You're friendly, oh so friendly, you're cool, oh so cool! Your bubble tea has real fruit too! I like you, I like you! I like you very much!
Feeling parched and in need of some bubbles (of the non-alcoholic variety) I stopped in. Truth be told, it was…More »
9. Flow Wellness YYoga
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X9
(604) 682-3569
Categories:
Specialty Schools,
Yoga
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A relaxing exhale! An energizing inhale. Yes, yoga is on my mind. After a (errr, 4 year) hiatus from downward dogs, trees and warriors, I bravely attended a Flow Yoga class this week. And, what do you know, I survived and even surprised myself for…More »
10. Wired Monk
Right in the moment when day turns to night, Wired Monk serves as a space that lets you gear up or wind down, or lets a work-a-holic catch up online.
Perfect for those times when you want tea, beer, live music and wi-fi all at your fingertips.
PS.…More »
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2/22/2009
Acoustic sets sound great in this small space. I've never seen it in the light of day, but by night… Read more »
11. Blenz Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6
(604) 633-1054
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
How many Blenz-ers does it take to make an iced tea? The answer is an astonishing FOUR! One to add the ice, one to read the directions from a book, one to say "shake, shake, shake" and one to say "no, no 7 pumps." Yick! I can't believe I actually…More »
12. Cito Espresso - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V4
(604) 633-2486
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Just as friendly as before - I think these guys really do mean it when they ask you how you're doing and smile while making your coffee. Or in my case today, grabbing me an Odwalla juice. Too many coffees makes me jittery :-)
I had said before, that…More »
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6/7/2009
Friendly! Wow! I felt welcome even when I thought I would feel outta place in this ultra modern cafe… Read more »
13. Smart Mouth Café
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 569-1480
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I'm actually a little disappointed that there was no smart mouthing from the staff. Not even after I made a bad joke about my 12 oz coffee (I thought they were confirming it would cost me $12). *Sigh. But there was the girl who blatantly budged ahead…More »
14. City of Vancouver Archives
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
(604) 736-8561
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is the beat the heat spot! As I sit here in a quiet reading room, surrounded by the pictorial history of our city (and looking at the front entrance of Bard on the Beach) I can't help but think, dang, we live in an amazing place!
Things you…More »
15. Momento Coffee House
Pretty good for having just opened this Monday! The space is warm and inviting with tables inside and out, the staff is friendly, the baked goods look good (didn't taste today), the sandwiches were huge ($8, or 1/2 for $4.50).
My first choice was a…More »
16. Deacon's Corner
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 684-1555
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
I will only go to Deacon's Corner when James is working! He made a sandwich suggestion that's not on the menu and is so delish! Ready for it?
A BLT with fried egg, cheese and avocado... oh my, oh my! I ate all of it without any hesitation!
Request…More »
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2/25/2009
If you can be the opposite of all things wrong with diners (bad food, crusty atmosphere, carpet that… Read more »
17. Green Mango Café
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z5
(778) 862-1394
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Caterers,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Friendly and clean, complete with JJ Bean! I was on-the-go, and they were fast (although I was the only one in line at the time) This would be a great place to spend a rainy Vancouver afternoon, quietly pecking away at the keyboard. My only…More »
18. Trees Organic Coffee
On my first visit I was thrilled with the free wi-fi.
On my second visit I tried to order an Iced Americano. They looked at me like I was crazy (and perhaps I was, or just really warm!) They did accommodate with ice cubes brought from the back. But I…More »
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10/9/2009
A bite of pumpkin spiced cheesecake made me swoon.
Free wi-fi and a quiet corner table (free of a… Read more »
19. Port Moody Public Library
Okay, I confess, it might be a little out of guilt that I present the Port Moody Public Library with 5 stars. I'm pretty sure I still owe outstanding fines for a library book I never returned, over 10 years ago. Man, that sure feels good to admit…More »
20. Nebur King Coffee
Free wi-fi?
Plus
3.99 turkey and cheese sandwiches? On a doughy, soft ciabatta bun? With pickled carrots and red peppers?
Plus
An awesome americano?
Is this a help-me-I'm-hungry oasis or what?
Perhaps it was the combination of these things, mixed with a…More »
21. The Buzz Café & Espresso Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W6
(604) 732-9029
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
In the past number of months, I've found myself soaking in the speedy and free wi-fi at The Buzz on an evermore frequent basis.
I think it's because:
-that free and fast wi-fi can't be beat
-enough plugs
-49th Parallel coffee that is tasty and fresh
…More »
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12/6/2009
Rats, I actually thought I was going to score FTR here! It's been on my list of places to try out… Read more »
22. Vancouver International Airport
Spending more and more time at airports these days there are things that make me truly greatful:
-Somewhat decent number of outlets for laptop charging
-The free, unlimited free wi-fi
-The skytrain stop
-And the biggest one - the AUTOMATED customs area.…More »
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1/31/2010
A warm mix of memories of trips past and anticipation of future adventures makes me love this… Read more »
23. Bonchaz Bakery Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
(604) 626-7215
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Note to self: must order multiples of these and then scarf them all when no one is looking. Nom, nom, nom. The crunchy, crumbly, yet pillowy topping, the airy "bun" make the stuff food dreams are made of.
Coffee in your own personal french press (if…More »
24. Sejuiced Vegetarian Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
(604) 730-9906
Categories:
Caterers,
Vegetarian,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Healthy, hearty and happy, I lounged at Sejuiced this past week, content on munching and typing (picked up free Wi-Fi from next door Jitters). The space is clean and bright, and outside of the noise from the juicer, very quiet. I think everyone else…More »
25. Oz Coffee - CLOSED
Sometimes, my favourite ways to write a review is while sitting inconspicuously at the back of the shop I'm writing about. This modern, new and LARGE coffee shop is exactly what this block of Broadway was in need of. From free wi-fi to a slightly…More »
26. Wind Mobile
Buzzing with activity, bright colours, happy, friendly staff and a truck load of information, I very happily waltzed into Wind today. Not a brisk sales tactic in sight, and definitely no pushing, aside from people gawking at their price plans…More »
27. Loving Hut - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
(604) 569-3196
Category:
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I am not sure why I thought this was an Asian-esque vegan restaurant. Outside of the multi-language bizarre television station Loving Hut is more westernized than anything else.
Nonetheless, even though I was craving a wide variety of stirfry…More »
28. Baguette & Co
Quiet, breezy and en Francais? Well, bonjour! Stopped in for a bite and got the uninterrupted opportunity to work for solidly for a couple of hours. Brilliant!
I had hoped that their sandwich selection would be a little more robust, but the cucumber,…More »
29. Beans Central
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 872-3366
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
If you camp out long enough, chances are you'll make a trip to the loo. It's clean, and possibly recently redone. It has an almost "hotel" like feel to it. Plus they have that perfume-y soap that makes you think of the '80s or a hospital, or a gramma…More »
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7/19/2010
I want to pinch your cheeks and invite you to sit for a spell with me, Beans. You're the perfect… Read more »
30. Wick's Café
A London Fog on a blustery afternoon makes me smile. Especially while making great use of their ample tables, free wi-fi and spacious, brightly day lit cafe.
The weekend staff was delightful and the $6.50 avocado, red onion and brie panini was…More »
31. WE Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 566-6888
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Internet Cafes
Neighbourhood: West End
Second time this week. This time, I tried the waffles - strawberry - since I was told it was their special (or specialty). A half order was more like 2 halves and certainly more than enough for me. Perhaps I've been spoiled by the amazing waffles at…More »
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12/7/2010
Coffee aficionados ascend!
Espresso beans roasted in the front window day and night meaning the shop… Read more »
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