I’ve always loved Bel Café; the vibe and energy are uplifting and refreshing. The staff are genuinely warm, and the customer service has always stood out. Recently, I’ve been visiting more frequently due to work and meetings, and each time makes me want to come back even more. The savory treats are delicious, the space is impeccably clean, and the atmosphere is unlike any other café. It’s a place that truly cares, and it shows.
Karen Brown
Stumbled on this gem while staying in Downtown Vancouver and looking for a great Latte. This is a cute place and is busy in the morning! I had a 12oz Vanilla Latte that was excellent. We shared a breakfast sandwich and a strawberry danish - both very good! The Danish was a little on the sweet side so keep that in mind when ordering. We have one more morning here and I’ll be back to try another pastry and of course another Latte!
Luc Bedard
Very busy place, but fun
Mylinh Tessier
Best croissant I ever had!!!
Raj Kapoor
For people that love coffee - the bean they use is incredible, best tasting coffee I've had in Canada
Tannaz Taheri
I ordered Almond Croissant and Blueberry Roibos Tea. The environment was nice and calm yet I wouldn't call it a cozy cafe.
Laila Salama
One of my favourites places to an early treat before heading to work Warm customer service Staff with a welcoming customer service
A big thank you to Sofie, Amanda and Hanna, Maeve and Mateo for their consistent impeccable customer service every
I am sending you every customer who wld like coffee or treat waiting for his suit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jiayi Huang
Offers catering services which is helpful given I work close. Amazing service and delicious pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
candy L
We’ve been coming here for breakfast and and lunch for years—we love their food and bakery pastries. However, the parking and traffic in downtown have become difficult and expensive, which is why we hadn’t visited in a while. But while running errands in downtown recently, I decided to stop by, and I was reminded of how much I love this place. So much so, that I ended up visiting twice this week! Many reviews mention that the prices are on the higher side, but I found the quality and pricing to be very competitive, especially with their daily deals, which are great value. On Tuesday, I had a breakfast sandwich and drip coffee. The breakfast sandwich was exceptional, elevating simple ingredients to a new level. The combination of flavorful mushrooms, crispy bacon, soft eggs, and fresh arugula on the perfectly fresh bread was hard to beat. The drip coffee was equally impressive, with its fruity notes and excellent balance. On Friday, I bought two bakery items to take home: a vegan Earl Grey loaf and Cherry, Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Pain Suisse! They looked beautiful and fresh. For breakfast, I enjoyed the daily deal—avocado with fried egg on sourdough toast and another drip coffee. Once again, I was not disappointed. The egg yolk was perfectly runny, and the toast was spot-on. However, there is some room for improvement. After placing my order, no one called out when it was ready, so I ended up waiting longer than necessary on Tuesday. Today, they forgot to include my coffee. It feels like there’s a lack of attention after the payment process.
I will admit the service was chaotic getting the drinks, they don’t announce the names of drinks loud enough. But the soy latte and breakfast burrito were absolutely divine. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a perfect consistency for a latte. I also groaned about the $15 burrito but it was quite delicious as well. It’s not cheap but you are getting quality.
Dietary restrictions: Alternative milks and veggie breakfast wraps
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Thomas Lynch
Great coffee place with delicious cookies, pastries, sandwiches, etc.
Come here regularly and never disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alvin K
Was thinking of booking private dining at the Hawksworth for an upcoming function. I saw that the Bel Cafe was an option as a private room. Dropped by to check it out but wow, the tall blonde-ish woman at the counter had the worst attitude. David, I get your staff are probably underpaid and you’re probably a nightmare yourself, but seriously why would I drop thousands at this place when my $8 London Fog couldn’t even warrant a half smile over an eye roll.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Chris Read
Nice spot to sit and have a moment. Nice atmosphere and two behind the counter did sn excellent service. Clean with good light, not too crowded but turning it over.
Excellent service and delicious pastries.
I’ve always loved Bel Café; the vibe and energy are uplifting and refreshing. The staff are genuinely warm, and the customer service has always stood out. Recently, I’ve been visiting more frequently due to work and meetings, and each time makes me want to come back even more. The savory treats are delicious, the space is impeccably clean, and the atmosphere is unlike any other café. It’s a place that truly cares, and it shows.
Stumbled on this gem while staying in Downtown Vancouver and looking for a great Latte. This is a cute place and is busy in the morning! I had a 12oz Vanilla Latte that was excellent. We shared a breakfast sandwich and a strawberry danish - both very good! The Danish was a little on the sweet side so keep that in mind when ordering. We have one more morning here and I’ll be back to try another pastry and of course another Latte!
Very busy place, but fun
Best croissant I ever had!!!
For people that love coffee - the bean they use is incredible, best tasting coffee I've had in Canada
I ordered Almond Croissant and Blueberry Roibos Tea. The environment was nice and calm yet I wouldn't call it a cozy cafe.
One of my favourites places to an early treat before heading to work
Warm customer service
Staff with a welcoming customer service
A big thank you to Sofie, Amanda and Hanna, Maeve and Mateo for their consistent impeccable customer service every
I am sending you every customer who wld like coffee or treat waiting for his suit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Offers catering services which is helpful given I work close. Amazing service and delicious pastries!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been coming here for breakfast and and lunch for years—we love their food and bakery pastries. However, the parking and traffic in downtown have become difficult and expensive, which is why we hadn’t visited in a while. But while running errands in downtown recently, I decided to stop by, and I was reminded of how much I love this place. So much so, that I ended up visiting twice this week!
Many reviews mention that the prices are on the higher side, but I found the quality and pricing to be very competitive, especially with their daily deals, which are great value.
On Tuesday, I had a breakfast sandwich and drip coffee. The breakfast sandwich was exceptional, elevating simple ingredients to a new level. The combination of flavorful mushrooms, crispy bacon, soft eggs, and fresh arugula on the perfectly fresh bread was hard to beat. The drip coffee was equally impressive, with its fruity notes and excellent balance.
On Friday, I bought two bakery items to take home: a vegan Earl Grey loaf and Cherry, Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Pain Suisse! They looked beautiful and fresh. For breakfast, I enjoyed the daily deal—avocado with fried egg on sourdough toast and another drip coffee. Once again, I was not disappointed. The egg yolk was perfectly runny, and the toast was spot-on.
However, there is some room for improvement. After placing my order, no one called out when it was ready, so I ended up waiting longer than necessary on Tuesday. Today, they forgot to include my coffee. It feels like there’s a lack of attention after the payment process.
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I will admit the service was chaotic getting the drinks, they don’t announce the names of drinks loud enough. But the soy latte and breakfast burrito were absolutely divine. I don’t think I’ve ever had such a perfect consistency for a latte. I also groaned about the $15 burrito but it was quite delicious as well. It’s not cheap but you are getting quality.
Dietary restrictions: Alternative milks and veggie breakfast wraps
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Great coffee place with delicious cookies, pastries, sandwiches, etc.
Come here regularly and never disappointed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was thinking of booking private dining at the Hawksworth for an upcoming function. I saw that the Bel Cafe was an option as a private room. Dropped by to check it out but wow, the tall blonde-ish woman at the counter had the worst attitude. David, I get your staff are probably underpaid and you’re probably a nightmare yourself, but seriously why would I drop thousands at this place when my $8 London Fog couldn’t even warrant a half smile over an eye roll.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Nice spot to sit and have a moment. Nice atmosphere and two behind the counter did sn excellent service. Clean with good light, not too crowded but turning it over.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very high quality and fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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