50 Best Cafes in Vancouver

“If you are like me and growing up in a household with “traditional, slow cooked, 12 hours on the stove” kinda’ dishes were just another regular Tuesday night dinner, you know those flavours and dishes are almost impossible to find elsewhere. La Tana has managed to create the same flavours, dishes and love that I remember so dearly sharing with my family around the table. Thank you La Tana“

“1st time visit, reviews brought me here.
Came on a rainy Saturday afternoon around 2pm, here are my thoughts:
- Cute and cozy bakery
- Service was friendly and very kind
- Gave me great recommendations
- I really enjoyed the cakes and the Baklava is a must try!
*The reviews makes sense, highly recommend*“

“Friendly & Cozy atmosphere, great comfort food!“

“Really good waffles and really good lattes“

“I come here most morning for coffee and I feel like I’ve entered into my own home❤️ A friendly place with community vibes!“

“Clean place with friendly staff and a tasty vegan menu plus a great selection of local beverages. Highly recommended“

“Great food and great ambience.“

“Had a fantastic lunch here today. Ate the Avocado Pesto Tomato Grilled Cheese -– Mozzarella, Avocado, Tomato, Pesto on 3 Slices of Toasted Bread w/ Garlic Butter. I added a medium hot sauce but probably could have chosen a spicier hot sauce since the avocado 🥑, tomato 🍅, and cheese 🧀 were good counterweights to the hot sauce. Found a great choice of lots of sodas. I had the Wildwonder Lemon Ginger soda.“

“Amazing creme brûlée ❤️ Cute little shop, with a lovely atmosphere“

“Great dessert and coffee spot in Vancouver, BC!“

“I stopped in eith my child in a stroller on a random Monday with no expectations and was taken aback with how warm and welcoming this shop was. I was only sad that I didn't have time to order any actual food but it all looked and sounded amazing. The eggnog latte was really nice, super well done on the thickness of the foam 👏 and then the lady behind the counter held the door open for me, and insisted I take a stopper with me lol
Anyways.. felt great leaving there, id love to come back and try their soups“

“Cool space, super friendly and helpful staff, great coffee, more unique pour over options than anywhere else I’ve ever been.“

“We stopped in to try the Everything Bowl. It did NOT disappoint. The flavors were amazing with beef, bok chop, wontons, and the most perfect noodles! We sat outside in the sun. Devin, the owner, was so nice and even told us some other favorite food places of his to try later in the day.“

“A hidden cafe with delicious foods and yummy drinks! Both my bf and I were happy with the food we ordered! Everything was super fresh and flavourful! I especially loved the smoky flavour of the Tofu Misoyaki! The bird seed cookie was also great, though a tad too sweet for me~ I did love how light the banana bread was! Both drinks were not too sweet either~ Would definitely drop by again if I’m in the area for lunch! The food was healthy but delicious~“

“I got the mango slushie and it tasted pretty good! They have a good number of seats, and the staff was friendly and communicative. Unfortunately, they can’t make the bingsu dairy free, but they can make their milk teas with oat milk if you ask. The fruit teas and slushies are dairy free, of course.“

“Tried this place on Sunday and the people on the desk helped me decide my order. The tandoori chicken sandwich was perfect for a light breakfast and a must. And the latte was as good as it gets. I chose this coz this was very close to hotel Georgian Court where I was staying but this place in Yaletown needs more hype and I recommend it too all my friends traveling to Yaletown.“

“Great service and amazing food! The staff is really friendly. Never disappointed“

“Great pastry and nice service! Hidden gem in the area.“

“It's delicious.“

“Best crepes Organic stuff Handmade stuff Nice coffee Very French place“

“Nice pastry shop“

“I got the tuna sandwich and one of the soups of the day, which was a tomato blend. Honestly, for such a simple combo I loved it.So much it would definitely come back. The soup actually was so simple.But tasted so good and the tuna sandwich was actually one of the best i've ever had“

“In the heart of downtown Vancouver, this spot offers excellent Turkish coffee along with delicious pide, lahmacun, poğça, simit and Turkish black tea that taste truly authentic. The flavours are rich and satisfying, and the prices are very affordable. A great place to enjoy real Turkish comfort food in the city.🇹🇷👍🏽💯“

“Today I have an Americano（12 oz）with an extra shot of espresso（total 3）👍👍👍“

“this place is awesome. we had a great time there. Great welcoming staff and lovely atmosphere. definitely worth checking out“

“Very quiet cafe, price is fair, service is good.

The London fog has a balanced tea and milk taste, a little sweet since they add sweetener by default. They also leave the tea bag in my cup.

Chocolate banana Croffle is pretty good, it’s a croissant pressed into waffle shape. A little hard to cut the croissant, but the flavor is good.“

“my fav it's always smoked salmon avocado on rye toast“

“A cute cafe tucked in the Vancouver Public Library building, accessible from the outside on the south area of the block. It had cute little Christmas decorations, nothing overbearing, and has nice little tables and also an outdoor patio. Some merchandise is also for sale if you like to look. I had great service at the counter from the friendly staff. Sipped on a chai latte that was presented beautifully and a vegan wrap with plenty of flavor and grilled just right, served cut in half. Bill was high but expected for a downtown establishment and consistent with the quality I received!“

“A wonderful neighborhood cafe and bakery! Everything we had was delicious and the community vibe was strong. Lots of happy people and dogs outside!“

“Best breakfast sandwich in the hood! Baked goods and coffee all fresh and hot and delish!“

“Beth is one of the kindest people I know, and has created a great community hub. She initiated setting up Leg-In-Boot Square live music, with picnic tables and patio umbrellas. She does many good works, and helps many people. AND her baking & cooking are fabulous. The view is great, too.“

“咖啡非常好喝，完美的口感“

“Great little hidden cafe. Very cozy and nice! The owner is very friendly and clearly values all customers who visit. The pastries and goodies are EXCELLENT and the Tomato soup is delicious! However I do wish he had a few more offerings for food. The sandwiches are fine, but are a bit generic and could be a bit more interesting... especially considering everything else is very unique and high quality! All and all a nice spot though. It's kind of easy to miss the spot when walking by, but you will enjoy your experience if you take the time to go in!“

“very stylish cafe in a not so stylish neighborhood...great eating environment and very tasty healthy veggies bowl..u can add protein.great place“

“Kranky's is super cute, with friendly service and a great vibe! BUT their STAR item is the Carrot Cake. The absolute best carrot cake I've ever had. Perfectly moist, an amazing icing that's smooth, sweet and fluffy, topped generously with walnuts. I'm obsessed.“

“Such a sweet little spot in Chinatown neighborhood! Was greeted with such a warm team of staff, especially the owner who’s very friendly and funny guy ahah. It looks pretty small from the outside but it’s actually spacious and very cozy inside. They make their own sandwiches and wraps, and everything I tried has been really good and never disappoints. The lemon-berry loaf slice I had was so good too!! My partner has been a regular there for a while, and going in for the first time with him, I could see why he keeps coming back.

Overall, such a comforting place & experience! 💌“

“Excellent cappuccino. A coffee shop, recommended by our hotel staff, that only serves coffee (espresso, cappuccino, latte, drip).“

“Great local shop. My staff and I come here almost daily.

Great coffee, and great staff. Very cozy, and locally operated and owned.

They have sandwiches, soups, salads, and lots of fresh baked on site goods daily.“

“Excellent pour over, they have been doing it a while, really love the location in Gastown.“

“The most amazing team ever! Mia, the owner, prepares the most incredible food. I frequently visit for breakfast and lunch. Her meals are well-balanced and much healthier than those offered at other places. They prepare the sandwiches fresh, so you never get one that has been sitting in the display case. Plus, Mia bakes all the goods herself in the morning, ensuring that most of what you receive is made in-house!

Thank you for making my days better with such delicious food!

Your regular customer,

Lemon Scone & Veggie Breakfast Sandwich“

“Pretty good experience. The dinner knife was to dull cut the duck. Asking for a sharper knife didn’t help as their steak knives are dull. Probably haven’t been sharpened in 20 years. Excited staff. Delicious fresh bread and butter. Cute duck, different with crunchy vegetables“

“Today I had the opportunity to visit this branch and it surprised me since the last time I came here. The place was really clean and shine which gives you an excelente feeling of clean environments. The service was good, and the atmosphere was fantastic, many decors that make the place great! There were many options to eat and drink. Even, I saw they kindly requested somebody to not put smoking staff on the table. The person kindly drunk his coffee and it was the correct way to do it. Nice place if you have a small meeting or chit chat close to this area. I’ll come again! Keep improving always!!“

“Love this neighborhood gem! As a local regular, I've basically turned Fresco into my remote office—I come here almost daily to work, and it's the perfect spot. The coffee and matcha lattes are superlative (seriously some of the best around), the food is consistently great, and the vibe is always welcoming. Shoutout to the super friendly staff—Maddy, Niki, Amin, and Argi—who make every visit feel like coming home. 5 stars, highly recommend!“

“Good quality fast food.good service. Price normal Go try it“

“Best coffee in Vancouver!!!♥️“

“Had ordered the kale smoothie. What a nice refresher! Well balanced and delicious. They had even given me the extra juice from the blender that didn’t fit into the cup which was so sweet. Would defo go again and try their other drinks 🩵“

“Went to Koffie today and had an Americano with avocado toast. The café is a bit hidden, but it really surprised me in a good way. Excellent service, calm atmosphere, and good music. It’s also well located, making it a great spot to relax or get some work done. Definitely a place I’ll come back to.“

“We were on the way to a different cafe last night to buy treats when we came across this bakery and thought we’d rather purchase from a local bakery.
We bought the Dubai Tres Leches and it was really good! We will come back to try other desserts!
We walked in past the closing hour without realizing it yet the people in the bakery still happily served us🥹❤️“

“I go there almost everyday. Great atmosphere. Great coffee & food.. Only big issue I have is people go there & Not buy anything & sit , play cards for a few hours. I don’t appreciate that. We want to have a coffee & sit too..“

“The coffee is very fresh and professionally made but is so tasty like homemade sandwiches are super good. I haven't tried everything yet but I've heard really great things about the kabobs.“