Been going here since they opened and in the beginning it was great coffee and great customer service. These days it is sub par.. the Baristas are nice to their friends and seem generally annoyed to help anyone else. It takes forever to get your drink because they either are making their friends before others or chatting with them. I waited 15 minutes to get my beverage and watched the barista make the drinks for her friends first and they ordered after me. I love their Chai but prefer it Hot, not luke warm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Diana Casimiro
Coffee shop review: Overall I give compass is 8/10, I tried every coffee shop in Vancouver, Wa and give a honest review for many who are traveling. I have been to this shop since 2018, even been to their other location in St John & Portland (pdx location no longer available ). Compass coffee has by far the best tasty coffee/ espressos/matcha and makes the most perfect art on top of your drink. I wanna say the coffee shop itself has been growing, it’s become a busy place where many go to study and having good time with friends. Many years ago it was such a small local coffee shop and as the years are passing by they are getting more customers day by day . I’m happy to know that they are doing amazing, I do say the space is starting to become too small and there are less barista to beat the crowds coming in. I would recommend them getting a third location or even so expanding their shop to fit more people and consider hiring more baristas to help the many orders. I say if you new to town or visiting for a while, this shop is amazing and highly recommend but know Sundays are super busy and afternoon are too. You are lucky if get there during a slow times but it’s more of a luck if you find a good table or seat when it’s always packed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Josh Carter
I love this place, except for one major thing. The seating is not comfortable at all. With so many coffee shops immediately adjacent to this place, it's hard to want to come here and be uncomfortable. The day they get better furniture, i'll change my review to a 5, because they'd deserve it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hey Guy (Hey guy)
Favorite pizza place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Malika Ouano
Stopped in with some friends the other day because we wanted something hot to drink since it was so cold outside. Walked in to a bunch of customers waiting for their drinks. It was our first time there and we’ve heard great things about this place but sadly we were so disappointed. Their customer service definitely needs lots of work. We stood there for awhile and none of the staff even acknowledged us. We ordered a few different hot drinks (coffee and tea). Waited while for our drinks and when we received them, they weren’t even hot. They were barely warm. Super disappointed in our overall experience and very underwhelmed with their drinks. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Aaron Von Reuter
I've bee coming here for several years. Today, treated like garbage. Short girl with glasses literally ignored me while talking with her friend while I was in sight. Order was wrong. If I ever come here again, I will continue to give 1 star ratings until things change.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alexis Chafton
Many people here studying the Bible and have lots of Bible study groups. Has a very religious vibe. Upscale, hip vibe, overpriced coffee, loud, crowded.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Mara Cummings
Came here for a cup of coffee based on great reviews.
I had an americano and hubby had a latte.
My Americano was lukewarm and the taste was just horrible. One of the worst coffees I’ve ever tried. Tasted burnt and sour.
Hubby’s latte was just just alright.
Atmosphere wasn’t my cup of tea.
Service was pretty slow.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Jan Murphy
I have been coming here for years and have noticed it steadily going down hill for quite some time. The quality of their coffee has gone from fantastic to poor. The atmosphere and coffee was much better when they were in the little brick building on Main St. The atmosphere is now completely whitewashed and has creepy religious extremist, weird beige cult vibes. I may be willing to brave the repulsive atmosphere if they would roast some smooth / less acidic coffee like they used to.
The coffee selection is pretty good, but sometimes the espresso is inconsistent. The prices are fairly high unfortunately, especially if you chose an alternative milk for your drink, and often times employees will simply show you the screen of their register instead of reading your total. However, they often have a variety of specials that are worth trying at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Urbane Streets
2024: Things change and evolve. 2018: Vancouver’s classic coffee roaster...even roasting Niche Wine’s private coffee roast.
Duncan Wallace
Excellent service, staff and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fig
Great coffee and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Drip Coffee
Mista Brown
The Staffs amazing attitudes are complimented sharply by their coffee making skills. Even theres a line it is worth the wait!
Been going here since they opened and in the beginning it was great coffee and great customer service.
These days it is sub par.. the Baristas are nice to their friends and seem generally annoyed to help anyone else. It takes forever to get your drink because they either are making their friends before others or chatting with them. I waited 15 minutes to get my beverage and watched the barista make the drinks for her friends first and they ordered after me.
I love their Chai but prefer it Hot, not luke warm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Coffee shop review: Overall I give compass is 8/10, I tried every coffee shop in Vancouver, Wa and give a honest review for many who are traveling. I have been to this shop since 2018, even been to their other location in St John & Portland (pdx location no longer available ). Compass coffee has by far the best tasty coffee/ espressos/matcha and makes the most perfect art on top of your drink. I wanna say the coffee shop itself has been growing, it’s become a busy place where many go to study and having good time with friends. Many years ago it was such a small local coffee shop and as the years are passing by they are getting more customers day by day . I’m happy to know that they are doing amazing, I do say the space is starting to become too small and there are less barista to beat the crowds coming in. I would recommend them getting a third location or even so expanding their shop to fit more people and consider hiring more baristas to help the many orders. I say if you new to town or visiting for a while, this shop is amazing and highly recommend but know Sundays are super busy and afternoon are too. You are lucky if get there during a slow times but it’s more of a luck if you find a good table or seat when it’s always packed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
I love this place, except for one major thing. The seating is not comfortable at all. With so many coffee shops immediately adjacent to this place, it's hard to want to come here and be uncomfortable. The day they get better furniture, i'll change my review to a 5, because they'd deserve it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite pizza place
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stopped in with some friends the other day because we wanted something hot to drink since it was so cold outside. Walked in to a bunch of customers waiting for their drinks. It was our first time there and we’ve heard great things about this place but sadly we were so disappointed. Their customer service definitely needs lots of work. We stood there for awhile and none of the staff even acknowledged us. We ordered a few different hot drinks (coffee and tea). Waited while for our drinks and when we received them, they weren’t even hot. They were barely warm. Super disappointed in our overall experience and very underwhelmed with their drinks. Will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I've bee coming here for several years. Today, treated like garbage. Short girl with glasses literally ignored me while talking with her friend while I was in sight. Order was wrong. If I ever come here again, I will continue to give 1 star ratings until things change.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Many people here studying the Bible and have lots of Bible study groups. Has a very religious vibe. Upscale, hip vibe, overpriced coffee, loud, crowded.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Came here for a cup of coffee based on great reviews.
I had an americano and hubby had a latte.
My Americano was lukewarm and the taste was just horrible. One of the worst coffees I’ve ever tried. Tasted burnt and sour.
Hubby’s latte was just just alright.
Atmosphere wasn’t my cup of tea.
Service was pretty slow.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
I have been coming here for years and have noticed it steadily going down hill for quite some time. The quality of their coffee has gone from fantastic to poor. The atmosphere and coffee was much better when they were in the little brick building on Main St. The atmosphere is now completely whitewashed and has creepy religious extremist, weird beige cult vibes. I may be willing to brave the repulsive atmosphere if they would roast some smooth / less acidic coffee like they used to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
The espresso was just ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The coffee selection is pretty good, but sometimes the espresso is inconsistent. The prices are fairly high unfortunately, especially if you chose an alternative milk for your drink, and often times employees will simply show you the screen of their register instead of reading your total. However, they often have a variety of specials that are worth trying at least once!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
2024: Things change and evolve.
2018: Vancouver’s classic coffee roaster...even roasting Niche Wine’s private coffee roast.
Excellent service, staff and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee and great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Drip Coffee
The Staffs amazing attitudes are complimented sharply by their coffee making skills. Even theres a line it is worth the wait!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Beets Latte, Coconut Mocha, Drip Coffee
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