The Only Cafe

2678 W 4th Ave, Vancouver
(778) 379-3299

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Megan

Pretty disappointing experience. This was my first time sitting in and getting food, which was just two pieces of sliced deli meat on store bought bread with butter and lettuce for $12. They must have switched owners in the last year since a bunch of the atmospheric decor is gone. The washroom was also hideously nasty. One of the dirtiest I've used in Vancouver. Dust and human waste on the seat. No soap in dispensers despite there being gallons of it in storage. I had to put water in the dispenser and swish it around for enough to lather.

The vibes are all off with decor, like they got everything from a thrift to make up for what was taken with the old owners. I'm talking like random cement blocks and beatles posters with beachy furniture. There's no where to put dirty dishes so you need to hand them back to the barista. It was virtually dead inside and yet the attending barista just sat on their phone the whole time playing dreary music when it looked like the bathroom could've been attended or even sweeping the main seating area.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

zeetes

The food looks good but is absolutely bland, and I’m not even a barista but I think I could make a better drink. The paint is coming off the walls the inside is dirty and if you take a look at the food in the display or behind it there is a horde of flies.

William Xu

Favourite coffee shop in Vancouver, great place for reading and studying too. Lavender latte is really good here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna Geiger-Whitlock

I had not been to this coffee shop in 3 years and went today looking forward to coffee and good atmosphere. I really hope they are planning to paint or something there was nothing on the walls or shelves. The counter area was clean and the service was nice. The rest of the cafe floor, walls, windowsill, tables were filthy with mold and dirt; I decided to leave as I was kinda grossed out. Leaving this review because they asked me to leave on at the counter.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 5

Emily Oxley

Nice atmosphere but today white was a bit weak & thin for my taste

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Thomas Peake

Never in my days in Vancouver have I ever been charged 5$ for coffee … a simple. Plain. Coffee.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Robert Kent DesRochers

Went here for the cheesecake reviews but they no longer make it. Our pastries and coffee were good. Friendly service. The seating area was busy, several people on laptops. I will say when looking around everything in the seating area was covered in dust and especially around the windows, light fixtures etc. The industrial atmosphere could deal with a refreshed paint and deep clean, it would be nice if they supported a local artist on the bare walls. The serving area was clean. There is a small outdoor seating area. Good coffee, would recommend. $

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Julien Salomoni

Such a cute little place where it’s good to have a coffee and a nice bite. Went over there in the morning and I have been welcomed by a sweet server who made sure that I had anything and the way I wanted. She knew exactly how. They’re welcoming well people, and the location itself it’s a pleasure to see and visit, really relaxing and inviting ! I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy half an hour cocooning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Alexis Evren Smith

Lovely little cafe. Neat desserts. Nice staff. Quiet but not desolate. Different kinds of seating inside. Really sweetly designed details and side shopping for jewelry and other things. I am looking forward to visiting again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ronan Denyer

The best independent coffee shop in Vancouver, hands down. Tasty coffee and tranquil atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Alexis Green

Lovely little cafe. Neat desserts. Nice staff. Quiet but not desolate. Different kinds of seating inside. Really sweetly designed details and side shopping for jewelry and other things. I am looking forward to visiting again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alisha

This cafe had a great atmosphere, enjoyable music and was quiet enough to study or read in. Cappuccinos were amazing, smooth with a slightly nutty taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Al

This cafe had a great atmosphere, enjoyable music and was quiet enough to study or read in. Cappuccinos were amazing, smooth with a slightly nutty taste.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

harry watson

Nice and quiet spot with a calming atmosphere. Generally occupied with small tables and people working on their laptops. The coffee here is excellent. Service is okay, nothing bad, nothing good.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Judith Saragossi

Great little cafe, very good matcha and homemade almond milk! The atmosphere is very zen and there are also great homemade desserts. I will come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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