21 Best Cafes in New Westminster

“This café has a really cozy and relaxing atmosphere—perfect for unwinding or getting some work done. The coffee is rich and smooth, with a great aroma that makes every sip feel comforting. The staff are friendly and attentive, which adds to the overall welcoming vibe. Definitely a place I’d love to visit again!“

“Went with work colleagues yesterday and I had no idea this place existed around the corner from our office!

Had the grilled cheese and tomato soup combo. The grilled cheese was pretty nice--generous amount of cheese with a good 'pull', bread was lightly buttered and toasted. Tomato soup was very creamy (as in, it contains a generous amount of cream)--combined, it was a fairly heavy meal. Everything came out hot and fresh. Pricing was very reasonable.

We had our lunch on the patio (another plus). Heads up that this cafe is on the smaller side, so if you're hoping to dine-in with three or more people, lean towards the earlier side of the lunch rush.

The kicker is the staff--it's my first time here but I was warmly greeted by a female employee. I later learned that we shared similar first names! Of course I need to come back--especially because my colleagues strongly recommended the corn soup!“

“I was in New West for a meeting, so after I was hungry. I had a choice, it was either McDonald's or across the street Jim's Cafe. I decided to give Jim's a try,and I'm sure glad I did. The atmosphere was great, service was wonderful and the food was just great!! To bad I live in North Vancouver, otherwise I would be at Jim's almost everyday. But I'll be there, for sure, next time I'm in New Westminster!! See you then!!!“

“Amazing latte and grilled cheez sandwich (super delicious) . Oat milk is free of charge yayyyyy!! Only thing is the pickles weren’t good at all. Other than that, it’s a Reasonably priced spot, great cozy interior, lovely staff, overall great vibes. Updated from previous review on 2025-10-27“

“Best scone I’ve had ever. Americano with honey was fresh hot and delicious. Worker skipped the tip option which is unheard of but I asked her to add a tip. Menu includes salads as well. Wonderful friendly“

“I must be honest I only buy Donair. But his is the best. Haven't found anything equal as good. His secret sauce makes him the King of Donaires. ❤️👍👍“

“I absolutely love the owner, she’s nicest person, and she makes the best double espresso lattes 😍“

“Chaiiwala is my favorite place in Canada. I come here every day and always enjoy my Chaii. The staff are kind and always smiling, and the female employees are elegant and very friendly. The place is very clean and their food is delicious. I love this place and will definitely keep coming back.“

“Great customer service ,delicious cinnamon buns and coffee☕️“

“I live within walking distance but have only been to this 'restaurant' about 4 or 5 times since 2019. The cafeteria is in the basement of city hall. City hall is NOT in a shopping area so it's not a destination generally.

The food is easily the lowest priced in the area, if not the lower mainland!

It's not haute cuisine but regular North American fare, eg, eggs, omelettes, English muffins, soups, sandwiches, etc.
As a coffee lover, I didn't like my coffee, though.
Service was very friendly and I wanted to leave the lady a little something but they said they couldn't accept gratuities.“

“Best lemonade in town! The panini were good too. No rush feeling, lots of people coming in for coffee and friendly servers 😀“

“Wonderful owners, delicious food and the coffee was amazing! Such a treat and I highly recommend to everyone who ventures through New West! The only issue is how to choose which in house baked pastries to eat!“

“My friend and I visited this Saturday. Very inviting, clean, great pastry, choices, savory, and sweet! The coffee was delicious. Service fantastic and friendly. Highly recommend. 🙌💫💜“

“I quite enjoy their smiling friendly faces every time I come in to the physiotherapist upstairs. Amazing soups and sandwiches. A definite must if you’re in the neighborhood!“

“GREAT PLACE TO MELLOW OUT AND ENJOY.“

“Wonderful little place I just stopped by for a bite to eat and a coffee. Lovely owners and atmosphere, DELICIOUS FOOD!!!The decor and interior could use a bit of sprucing up, but honestly that doesn't matter too much to me personally.It's a shame that there are bad reviews from the previous owners that seem to be affecting this place's overall rating, so if you're just checking this out now, I would highly recommend to stop by and give this place a try!“

“Had the Frappeni at Take Five Café today, and it was absolutely soothing on this hot day! Perfectly blended, rich chocolate flavour, and just the right amount of sweetness. Special thanks to Srijana, the barista, for making it with such care. it truly made my day!“

“GREAT PLACE TO MELLOW OUT AND ENJOY.“

“What a great hidden gem inside an office building near Royal Columbian Area. The Banh MI bun was the best I've had by far also the portion is quite big. I ordered a spicy lemon grass chicken banh mi, chicken was perfectly flavored, veggies are fresh with also the picked mix, the spice is perfect not lingering but achieved by what seemed like a perfectly placed amount of pepper or a spice pepper blend? Also perhaps the owners/staff were really friendly, with fast service. I would definitely recommend people give it a try great bahn mi, would definitely come back again just for it. Vietnamese coffee is good too, just too sweet for my palate.“

“this place has one of the best doinar in new westminster, the chicken and beef are really good“