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Independent Coffee in Vancouver

1. Revolver

9.3
325 Cambie St (btwn Hastings & Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Gastown · 183 tips and reviews

Bryan C.Bryan Clark: Best coffee and espresso in town with a serious hipster feel

Matchstick Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

2. Matchstick Coffee Roasters

8.8
639 E 15th Ave (at Kingsway), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 53 tips and reviews

nnealenneale: Great coffee, tasty baked goods, lovely service, fab atmosphere.

Matchstick Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

3. Matchstick Coffee Roasters

8.5
213 E Georgia St (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Café · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Ross P.Ross Papa: Great space to work or to just have a good coffee. Beer on tap was a pleasant and welcomed surprise!

Basho is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

4. Basho

2007 E Hastings St (at Semlin Dr), Vancouver, BC
Café · Grandview-Woodland · 17 tips and reviews

Steph W.Steph W: Better come early if you want to catch their full selection of treat and sweets. Most importantly, don't leave without a matcha latte

The Taste and See Shop is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

5. The Taste and See Shop

7.4
129 - 1628 W 1st Ave (Fir St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Fairview · 9 tips and reviews

Sam D.Sam Dal Monte: Cozy, charming place with a unique design sensibility in an unusual location. Fantastic espresso drinks (try the flat white) and cookies. Go see the latest art exhibition upstairs.

Dose Espresso Bar is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

6. Dose Espresso Bar

7.8
1517 W Broadway (btwn Granville & Fir), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Fairview · 13 tips and reviews
Momento Coffee House is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

7. Momento Coffee House

2766 W 4th Ave (at MacDonald St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Kitsilano · 12 tips and reviews

Robyn Y.Robyn Yager: Ask the owner for a good coffee recommendation for the Syphon and have it to stay while sitting at the wood table at the window. You won't be disappointed.

PRADO Cafe is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

8. PRADO Cafe

8.3
1938 Commercial Dr (at E 4th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Grandview-Woodland · 47 tips and reviews

citieguycitieguy: Though the Drive has lots of choice, this minimalist box seems like it was transplanted from New York or London. It gurgles with creative types, local hipsters, and travel escapees. Sip slowly.

9. Kafka’s Coffee & Tea

2525 Main St (at Broadway), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 43 tips and reviews

Peter V.Peter Van de Reep: Great new shop on Main! Synesso, Hario V60 pourover bar using Herkimer Coffee from Seattle. Check them out!

Le Marché St. George is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

10. Le Marché St. George

9.0
4393 St. George St (at E 28th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Riley Park · 51 tips and reviews
GENE Cafe is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

11. GENE Cafe

7.5
2404 Main St (at Kingsway), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 28 tips and reviews

Sam D.Sam Dal Monte: Huge windows are great for natural light, gazing at the downtown skyline, and Main St people watching (both inside and out). Excellent, eclectic selection of reading material. Lots of hipsters around.

Café for Contemporary Art is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

12. Café for Contemporary Art

140 E Esplanade St (at Lonsdale Ave), North Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · 14 tips and reviews

ᴡ s.ᴡ sjjjj: Now with an all out, well rounded Clover menu! Whatever suites your fancy

Cafe Crema is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

13. Cafe Crema

8.6
1495 Bellevue Ave (at 15th St), West Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Ambleside · 21 tips and reviews

John G.John Giannakos: Goto Crema and ask for the latest import coffee via French press.

Nelson the Seagull is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

14. Nelson the Seagull

8.8
315 Carrall St (btwn Cordova & Hastings), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Eastside · 65 tips and reviews

Candace C.Candace C.: Great pour over, nice open concept space with high ceilings, and the staff is very friendly!

15. Elysian Coffee

8.5
590 West Broadway (at Ash St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Fairview · 65 tips and reviews

Eric L.Eric Lowe: "Clover" brewed coffee. Stop in for a cup, awesome. Espresso drinks good too. Free wireless.

Elysian Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

16. Elysian Coffee

7.5
1778 W 5th Ave (at Burrard St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Fairview · 25 tips and reviews

Bradley C.Bradley Cooper: The latte is very high grade fuel.

49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

17. 49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts

8.7
2902 Main St (at E 13th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 125 tips and reviews

David P.David Prestidge: Perhaps the most perfectly and precisely poured pour overs I've encountered and the old fashioned doughnuts are superb (though of the devil; nothing that good could be good for you)

49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

18. 49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts

8.7
2198 W 4th Ave (at Yew St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Kitsilano · 92 tips and reviews

Taylor L.Taylor Loren: This is where you want to come if you're an espresso snob. However, lack of outlets makes this more of a visiting locale than a work cafe.

The Mighty Oak is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

19. The Mighty Oak

8.0
198 W 18th Ave (at Columbia St), Vancouver, BC
Grocery Store · Riley Park · 5 tips and reviews

@jussayen@jussayen: Coffee and you can make your own charcuterie plate.

Platform 7 Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

20. Platform 7 Coffee

8.5
2331 E Hastings St (btwn Nanaimo & Garden), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Hastings-Sunrise · 16 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jones: Plenty of room for everyone, excellent bean quality, and plenty of brewing options for the discriminate coffee lover!

Culprit Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

21. Culprit Coffee

2028 Vine St (at W 4th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Café · Kitsilano · 12 tips and reviews

Thomas W.Thomas W: Cool design. Interesting food options. Good coffee. Nice but small patio. Dog friendly.

22. Bump n Grind Specialty Coffee

7.2
916 Commercial Dr (at Venables St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Grandview-Woodland · 14 tips and reviews

Alan R.Alan Ranta: Best coffee I've had in the city. Their breakfast burrito and baked treats are solid too. Mmm... Homemade peanut-butter cups!

Great Dane Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

23. Great Dane Coffee

8.0
6011 Walter Gage Road (at St. Andrew’s Walk), Vancouver, BC
Café · 13 tips and reviews

RosalindRosalind: One of the better lattes I've tried in Vancouver! The best on campus!

Coffeebar is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

24. Coffeebar

6.5
10 Water St (btwn Abbott & Carrall), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Gastown · 50 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hill: In a city of great coffee, this place stands out. Really friendly owners, and really really great coffee! Easily my favorite in town. A macchiato is a great topper after a great meal nearby!

25. Musette Caffè

1325 Burrard St (at Harwood St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · West End · 36 tips and reviews

Jordan D.Jordan Dawe: The only coffee shop I've seen with indoor bike parking. My new favourite downtown/west end place!

Musette Caffè is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

26. Musette Caffè

75 E Pender St (btwn Carrall & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 3 tips and reviews

Brent G.Brent Granby: There is indoor bike parking when it is yucky and raining

Milano Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

27. Milano Coffee

8.1
36 Powell St (btwn Carrall & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Eastside · 43 tips and reviews

Garrick L.Garrick Liang: Drip coffee made fresh right in front of you!

Milano Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

28. Milano Coffee

8.8
156 W 8th Ave (btwn Columbia & Manitoba St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 35 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Workman: sip your custom espresso on the patio overlooking downtown and the coastal mountains.

Caffé Divano is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

29. Caffé Divano

8.4
101-101 Klahanie Dr, Port Moody, BC
Coffee Shop · 18 tips and reviews

Jessica H.Jessica Hugh: Amazing atmosphere, awesome staff, great coffee. Tucked away in the Klahanie development. A perfect area for a boutique coffee shop. Loved it!

Caffé Divano is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

30. Caffé Divano

6.9
3003 Burlington Dr (at Pinetree Way), Coquitlam, BC
Coffee Shop · 10 tips and reviews

Kai Li L.Kai Li Liu: They use parallel 49's coffee and the only place I can find in Coquitlam that I find to have Spanish Latte!

Caffé Divano is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

31. Caffé Divano

7.0
4558 Hastings St (at Alpha), Burnaby, BC
Coffee Shop · Brentwood · 11 tips and reviews

Mark K.Mark Klotz: Great variety of fresh baked goods!

Rocanini Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

32. Rocanini Coffee Roasters

7.1
#115-3900 Moncton St (at No. 1 Rd), Richmond, BC
Coffee Shop · Steveston · 25 tips and reviews

inStevestoninSteveston: Enjoy your coffee with a book from their lending library, and when you bring in two books of your own, you can take one home for free.

Café Calabria is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

33. Café Calabria

7.5
1745 Commercial Dr (btwn E 1st & E 2nd), Vancouver, BC
Café · Grandview-Woodland · 17 tips and reviews

Eichler M.Eichler Matthew: A unique and gaudy Commercial Drive experience. The taste of the expresso will immediately transport you to somewhere in Italy.

East Van Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

34. East Van Roasters

8.3
319 Carrall St (btwn Cordova & Hastings), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Gastown · 17 tips and reviews

Anthony M.Anthony Maggio: Coffee and chocolates, along with other pastries and treats. Cool interior too.

Far Out Coffee Post is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

35. Far Out Coffee Post

8.2
2173 Dundas St (at Templeton St), Vancouver, BC
Café · Hastings-Sunrise · 5 tips and reviews

Keith P.Keith Parry: Great food. Low prices. Strong excellent coffee. Dig the friendly beardo vibe.

Timbertrain Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

36. Timbertrain Coffee Roasters

8.8
311 W Cordova St (btwn Homer & Cambie), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 63 tips and reviews

Bianca B.Bianca Bartz: Great people watching spot if you're at the window bar, but also a great spot for meetings with some unique seating options.

Lost + Found is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

37. Lost + Found

8.1
33 W Hastings St (btwn Abbott & Carrall), Vancouver, BC
Café · Gastown · 31 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Acton: Best cafe in Van...excellent food and outstanding service! It boasts a unique travel vibe unlike any other. Photos and memorabilia from around the world dawn the walls of this little slice of heaven.

38. Coffeebar

1695 Marine Dr (at 17th St), West Vancouver, BC
Café · Ambleside · 3 tips and reviews

Mk P.Mk Ph: Lots of space and excellent service. Great addition to the neighborhood.

Turk's on The Drive is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

39. Turk's on The Drive

7.4
1276 Commercial Dr (at Charles St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Grandview-Woodland · 19 tips and reviews

Iván F.Iván Farías: This is a fantastic place to relax and have a great coffee! Try the raspberry mocha and the chocolate peanut butter cookie. They just rock!

Cafe Joie is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

40. Cafe Joie

#110-6125 Sussex Ave (at Hazel St), Burnaby, BC
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Song K.Song Kim: Clean and quite little place, like it.

Moja Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

41. Moja Coffee

8.6
1412 Rupert St (at Harbour Ave), North Vancouver, BC
Café · 9 tips and reviews

Buzz B.Buzz Bishop: get a flat white from the friendliest Batista in town.

Cafe Bica is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

42. Cafe Bica

1809 Fir St (at W 2nd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Café · Fairview · 19 tips and reviews

Kai C.Kai Chu: The macchiatto is pretty darn good. Beautifully crafted.

43. Greenhorn Cafe

8.7
994 Nicola St (at Nelson St), Vancouver, BC
Café · West End · 49 tips and reviews

Dean N.Dean Nelson: Funky space, there are more tables on the 2nd floor behind the espresso bar.

Renfrew Cafe is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

44. Renfrew Cafe

826 Renfrew St (btwn Adanac & Venables), Vancouver, BC
Café · Hastings-Sunrise · 1 tip
Aperture Coffee Bar is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

45. Aperture Coffee Bar

243 W Broadway (at Alberta St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 29 tips and reviews

Ami S.Ami Sanyal: Ryul (owner and manager) is a great guy and knows his coffee. Ask his recommendation on what to order!

Caffè Cittadella is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

46. Caffè Cittadella

8.7
2310 Ash St (at W 7th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Café · Fairview · 27 tips and reviews

CK S.CK Stenberg: 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.

Coco et Olive is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

47. Coco et Olive

7.6
3707 Main St (21st Ave), Vancouver, BC
Café · Riley Park · 14 tips and reviews
Rocanini Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

48. Rocanini Coffee Roasters

7.0
127 W 5th Ave (btwn Columbia & Manitoba St), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 6 tips and reviews

ᴡ s.ᴡ sjjjj: Check them out Saturdays for a weekly coffee cupping

49. Lukes General Store

49 W Hastings St (btwn Abbott & Carrall), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Gastown · 4 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Stone: Stumptown coffee!

The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co. is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

50. The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co.

7.4
5970 University Blvd (at Wesbrook Mall), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · UBC · 30 tips and reviews

Taylor L.Taylor Loren: If you insist on going for a coffee date on campus, you'll want to do it here. Hipster, all white, and a lot of Macbooks with great coffee. Chai latte is okay, food selection not superb.

51. 247 Main

247 Main St (btwn Powell & Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Café · Downtown Eastside · No tips or reviews
Lear Faye Espresso Kitchen is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

52. Lear Faye Espresso Kitchen

7.0
2270 Commercial Dr (at E 7th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Grandview-Woodland · 5 tips and reviews
Moii Cafe is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

53. Moii Cafe

8.0
2559 Cambie St (btwn W Broadway & W 10th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Café · Fairview · 18 tips and reviews
Momento Coffee House is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

54. Momento Coffee House

577 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC
Café · Strathcona · 2 tips and reviews
Pallet Coffee Roasters is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

55. Pallet Coffee Roasters

9.1
323 Semlin Dr (btwn E Hastings & Franklin), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Grandview-Woodland · 12 tips and reviews
No Way is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

56. No Way

247 Main St (at E Cordova St), Vancouver, BC
Café · Downtown Eastside · 1 tip
Elysian Coffee is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

57. Elysian Coffee

8.9
2301 Ontario St (at 7th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 13 tips and reviews
Small Victory Bakery is one of Independent Coffee in Vancouver.

58. Small Victory Bakery

1088 Homer St (btwn Helmcken & Nelson), Vancouver, BC
Bakery · Yaletown · 61 tips and reviews