Old-school diner vibes, famous for their PIES. Open til 9 most days, cute spot for a late afternoon date.
Pie & Chai. Winning combo. All locally produced and organic ingredients.
Try the Berry Muffin - A great breakfast with generous servings of berries oozing out.
Frequent study spot to the university students up the hill... Open 24 hours. Try a panini!
I recommend the Lyon Breakfast. It is very tasty and the portioning is very generous.
You should have a syphon. It's delicious and is made with some very strange alchemy. It seriously looks like a mad scientist's experiment.
If the place is crowded, don't hesitate to stand at the wall bar with your cup, as required in many places around the world, and indulge. Otherwise, grab a seat at the communal table and relax.
If you're getting the waffles (which you should), go with the chocolate lavender or white chocolate pistachio rosewater toppings. Or both.
A chain, but the best coffee chain in Vancouver. Great selection of coffees, teas, and healthy snacks. Most locations have ample seating room + plugs!
Banana bread pudding. Made with croissants, real slices of banana and chocolate. Best coffee shop pastry in Van.
Best coffee I've had in the city. Their breakfast burrito and baked treats are solid too. Mmm... Homemade peanut-butter cups!
It surprised me too, but the best of the hand-crafted chocolate bars, by far, is: Simply Charming (Fig and Balsamic Vinegar in Dark Chocolate Ganache). Seriously. You must try it. Read more.
Very indulgent. You can taste the butter in the croissants, so be prepared for that. If you want to break up the tastes the Croissant sandwiches have fresh ingredients such as endives and radishes.
If you're in West Van, you need to buy a whole pie. Doesn't matter which one, just buy a whole pie and share family, friends, and strangers.
All treats are gluten free, though you wouldn't be able to tell by how delicious they are. Solid coffee.
A nice character coffee shop in the Fairview / Cambie area set in a heritage house. Nice alternative to all of the modern fixings that have become this neighborhood.
A donut that you can feel the weight of in your hand. Can't go wrong here.
