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1. Café Medina
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown
(I promise, this will be my final Medina review - I think I have written about everything else at this place - yes i love this place - L.O.V.E)
I'm writing because of............................ ......
Mission to Eat Vancouver/s 101 Best Eats:
Item:…More »
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7/22/2009
ITEM NOT ON MENU .................... SO i have to share this with you:
.~*~. ALMOND FIG MILKSHAKE… Read more »
2. Giovane Café Bakery Deli
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
(604) 695-5501
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
APPLE PIE SIGHTING!
... apple pie galette to be exact... and I saw it the first time I walked into this place.. but this time.. I ATE IT... and at $6 a slice, it was worth every bite.
I knew what I was getting into... and I say to myself -
"Rach -…More »
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6/24/2010
All I have to say is:
What Vincci said said (see below).
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.just kidding. I put my two cents in… Read more »
3. Mink - A Chocolate Café
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N9
(604) 633-2451
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Drinks that knock my socks off - THIS IS ONE OF THEM!
A cup of hot chocolate with non fat milk mixed with half dark and half milk ganache is like slurping on a chocolate fondue fountain where you dip fruit in... you cannot even taste the "light skim…More »
4. Brioche Urban Baking & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(604) 682-4037
This is a 3.5 star rating for the following reasons:
1. For those who have eaten here, most would probably agree that the food is better than good.. soooo
2. when you find out that they cater - that's even better :)
The prices are a little higher than…More »
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7/15/2009
MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM… Read more »
5. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
(604) 669-0724
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Thanks to the Entertainment Book coupon and a lovely day to go to Graville Island, I was able to find this lovely cafe on a side street of Granville Island.
For lunch, a salmon melt was ordered, accompanied by a side salad (you can get fries instead).…More »
6. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
WHAT? Your sandwich can be made into a salad!?!?!? NO WAY! I'm IN!
I'm warning you on a weekday.. ORDER EARLY to go and get takeout. and if you're planning to sit in... get there before 11:45 because you will not get a table and you will be lining up…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/13/2009
What can possibly go wrong at Finches?... I don't know and I hope I never find out.... Having to… Read more »
7. The Buzz Café & Espresso Bar
Vancouver, BC V6B 2W6
(604) 732-9029
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I've read such awesome things about this place and always pass by it on my way to work but never had the time to stop.
However, I needed a coffee before going into work because I knew it was going to be a long day... so I choze the Buzz as my coffee…More »
8. Java Cat Coffee Company
Grumpy tuesday and walked into another coffee shop that didn't have SOY! So I decided to make a quick run to Java before work.
So all I have to say is: SOY LATTE. They use Silk Soy, which has a sweetness to it that doesn't require sugar.
So satisfying!More »
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6/5/2009
ATTN STRONG ESPRESSO DRINKERS:
This is your cup of coffee!... I always wondered how people can drink… Read more »
9. Gallery Café & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(604) 688-2233
Categories:
Delis,
Canadian (New),
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Seriously, I love this place... I came twice during the Olympics, sitting by the ledge watching all the excitement happening at Robson Square.... funny thing is, despite all the people around enjoy all the activities and buzzz... this place was never…More »
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7/15/2009
The best deal for an afternoon snack, dessert spot, or to enjoy a nice glass to wine while feeling… Read more »
10. Smart Mouth Café
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 569-1480
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
On a Super Super SUPPPPPER hot day, I decided to stop into Smart Mouth with my buddy whom I had not seen in forever to grab a cold coffee drink - The Java smoothie just sounded tempting.. and boy did it taste like coffee goodness. It was a coffee…More »
11. Canadian Maple Delights
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8
(604) 682-6175
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I remember Reena talk about Maple Lattes so I hope she's had a chance to check this place out! .. located in Gas Town just a few shops over from Steamworks, this is a little coffee shot that specializes in maple syrups... and…More »
12. Green Mango Café
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z5
(778) 862-1394
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Caterers,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cute little coffee shop to go to for a quick snack and cofffee. They have sandwiches and pasta salads now that I didn't see before. The prices are fair and the manager is always super friendly and knows a lot of the regulars who comes in.
Ordered a…More »
13. Moguls Coffee House
I was stuffed from dinner.............. but I still wanted dessert.... and then I thought of going to Lift to see if they had apple pie...... but it was pouring rain outside and Moguls was closer (yay for convenience)!
I crossed my fingers and hope…More »
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9/4/2009
Mirror, Mirror on the wall.... who has the biggest face of them all.. that would be ME... i consider… Read more »
14. Caffè Artigiano
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S2
(604) 694-7737
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This was my second visit to Artigiano... I never understood what was so good about it. The first time I went.. I remember ordering a Spanish coffee or something and it was SUPER strong.. not to my taste. I got an Iced Caramel Machiato this time with…More »
15. Bambo Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(604) 681-4323
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Bagels
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I'm usually a big fan of this place....... and last time I saw that they served Matcha green tea lattes and I'm always looking for a coffee alternative...
So after a really filling lunch, I wanted to get a match fix and walked in to a pretty busy…More »
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5/28/2009
There are so many little cafes in the Gastown area and I can never decide where to grab a bite, but… Read more »
16. La Boulangerie
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
(604) 642-2939
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This is a prime location for anyone who needs a break during their shopping adventures, nice walks, heading to the movies, or waiting at the bus stop.
I ordered a small latte with soy - no additional cost as a latte with regular milk (thumbs up)!...…More »
17. Take Five Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T1
(604) 697-9090
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I'm a fan of the $2 lattes - they have about 30 flavours, with sugar free options. Soy milk is 50 cents... so can't go wrong with that!
18. Dulcinea Chocolate Café - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G
(604) 689-2699
Denman street has awesome little treasures, and independant restaurans where you can try some unique goodies and treats. Ducinea is one of them... Promounced Dul - Soon- a - yah, this is a little spanish hot chocolate shop with a large wooden door…More »
19. Elysian Coffee
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Vancouver's 101 Best Finds (I can't say Eat - this is a drink!)
Item: Cappuccino at Elysian
Price: $3.25
Size: 6oz
Alternative sizes: Not allowed (unless you want a latte)
Taste: Strong and frothy
Appearance: Beautifully presented, decorated and foamy
Food…More »
20. Caffè Artigiano
Maybe Cafe Artigiano is just not my cup of coffee... I've come to realize that their coffee is a little citrussy tasting... making it seems sour... similar to a type of Starbucks bean I really do not enjoy. I mean.. some people may love it.. but not…More »
21. Bean Around the World Coffees
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
(604) 685-9929
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I should've gotten a latte... they looked soooooo good! but I was hungry.. and didn't feel like coffee. There is a huge food selection.. and I remember my roomate saying how he hadn't had a jamaican pattie in so long... and then i saw it:
Jamaican…More »
22. Caffe Buongiorno
One Friday morning, a determined career woman had to get to work at 7am having worked until 2am the night before.. but inside her head was screaming - NEED COFFEE RIGHT NOW. Her personality was always wanting to try a new coffee shop every chance…More »
23. Petit Ami
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 682-4044
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
A good coffee find in the Granville Island Public Market.... A medium roast was requested but the pot was empty when I went to pump it.... therefore, I settled for the Peru Dark Roast instead (there was also a light roast available). Surprisingly, it…More »
24. Station Express Café
I hear this place makes the greatest sandwiches - they all seem like they were made ahead of time, showcasing in the display case, but I've never heard complaints. Whenever my boyfriend has staff meetings, they always get their goodies catered…More »
25. Café Vancouver - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 2R7
(604) 568-4446
Categories:
Turkish,
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
That's what I thought - MEH... so I guess two stars it is... I've been excited to try this place and it's turkish and different.. more the reason to try...
Maybe I was being indecisive that day.... which lead to potentially poor choices? But I was…More »
26. Elle Cafe - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8
(604) 633-3880
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
This newly opened coffee shop in gastown will definitely attract the everyday corporate workers and tourists who thinks that this place sells ice cream..... at least 2 families walked in asking for some.. when in fact.. the ice cream was NEXT door...…More »
27. Tim Hortons
1. Free iced latte today
2. just missed the carzy lineup at 1pm
3. long line up for the picking up the drink
4. espresso machine was taking its sweet time
result = pretty good iced latte :)
P.S they use two percent milk.
28. Blenz Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L6
(604) 689-1431
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Blendz... you have good marketing tactics but actions speak louder than words.. and your words tricked me (and the green balloons attached to the sign).
I wanted Green Tea latte for St. Pattys day... I walked to Muzi Tea bar and it was CLOSED.. so i…More »
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4/1/2009
So I came back for another drink and maybe I'm just picky and like to modify every drink to shreds..… Read more »
29. Tim Hortons
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6
(604) 692-0348
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Doughnuts
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
I ordered the new Chicken and Roasted Corn soup today with my soup combo.... it tasted like the chipotle corn soup that I bought from the Grocery store that I really did not enjoy.. the spices just didn't compliment each other very well.. at least I…More »
30. McDonalds
Located on the south side of the Vancouver Public library, this place attracts many construction workers at 8am in the morning, getting their multiple refills of extra large coffees loaded with cream and sugar.
If you are in a rush and prefer to get…More »
31. Tim Hortons
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T7
(604) 632-0348
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Fast Food
Neighbourhood: Downtown
It's just one of those mornings where you have a craving for something, anything.. and in my case - a french vanilla.
However, I'd just like to thank the lady at the register for yelling angrily at me declaring that there was none left... not only…More »
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Unique / Top Knotch / Must Try at least Once... OR MORE! (19)Specialty items that you most likely can't find elsewhere - must try at least once to get the true experience! |
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Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I LoveApple pie, Shopping, NBA, Shoes, Romantic Gestures, Chocolate, Sushi, Event Planning, Reality TV, Travelling, R & B Music, Michael Jordan, Flowers, Jewellery, Good conversation, Painting
Find Me InA grocery store, main street unionville, walking around town
My HometownUnionville, Ontario
When I'm Not Yelping...restaurant searching.....baking, shopping
My Second Favourite Websitehttp://www.nba.com, http://www.joyofbaking...
My First ConcertSpice Girls
My Favourite MovieGrease, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
My Last Meal On EarthApple Pie & More Apple Pie
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm a calorie counter
Most Recent DiscoveryDeep Fried Milk !?
Current CrushMichael Jordan