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As one of Vancouver’s biggest coffee lovers, I felt it was fitting to curate a list of the best coffee shops to check out when you’re in need of a time-stopping cup of Joe.
From Commercial Drive to Gastown to Coal Harbour, this city is stacked with stellar craft roasters and purveyors of amazing local, national, and international beans.
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Please don’t tackle this list all at once – a caffeine overdose would almost definitely ensue – but be sure to check each spot off and grab a piping hot cup of coffee or espresso at the best coffee shops in Vancouver.
*Please note that hours of operation and dine-in services are subject to change amid the pandemic. Be sure to check business hours before stopping by or ordering.
Prototype Coffee
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Prototype offers patrons “unique, beautiful, and traceable coffees” that are roasted on owner Matt Johnson’s Aillio Bullet R1. The 883 E Hastings Street spot is located in Strathcona close to the Downtown Eastside.
Address: 883 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-378-8510
Kafka’s Coffee
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Known for its dedication to quality beverages using brew methods like pour-over and syphon, Kafka’s also has a great pastry and food selection worth checking out if you haven’t already.
Address: 151 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-829-2220
Address: 2525 Main Street, Vancouver
Address: 151 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Harken Coffee
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This newer vegan coffee shop and roaster is located in Japantown, Vancouver, and it’s quickly become a top spot to head for a quality cup and a light bite in the city.
Address: 338 Powell Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-661-1142
Their There
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Their There is brought to us by the same folks behind ultra-cool eatery AnnaLena. Aside from having a killer atmosphere in the heart of Kits, the new spot offers a delicious selection of breakfast sandwiches, lunchtime eats, and baked goods along with amazing coffee.
Address: 2042 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 778-379-4052
The Garden
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The coffee menu at The Garden features organic, fair trade beans from Agro Roasters. This spot’s espresso-based drinks use Agro’s Equinox Espresso blend, which they offer alongside smoothies, toasts, salads, and more.
Address: 868 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-255-2299
Iktsuarpok Coffee Stand
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Not a shop, not really a stand, but an AMAZING coffee window. Iktsuarpok serves up a killer matcha latte and espresso-based drinks using Moving Coffee beans from its hole-in-the-wall location. There is no public seating here, but that hasn’t stopped the coffee community from checking out the buzz-worthy new place.
Address: 30-425 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Spade
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Spade has become a Commercial Drive staple. This Italian-inspired coffee shop by day, tapas and wine spot by night, serves up 49th Parallel Coffee and some amazing food (Italian nachos, please). Grab yourself a coffee and one of their Breakfast Sammy’s — you won’t regret it.
Address: 1858 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-4092
Agro Roasters
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You can’t miss Agro’s vibrant black and white geometric exterior, and once you try its coffee, you won’t want to ever walk by without stopping in.
Address: 550 Clark Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-785-5447
Pallet Coffee Roasters
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Now with a HQ and roastery in Railtown, Pallet is now six locations strong. This brand offers excellent specialty coffee and good vibes at each outpost.
Address: 323 Semlin Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-255-2014
Address: 2002 W Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-736-2687
Address: 3820 Oak Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-730-1849
Address: 1398 Kingsway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-876-3433
Address: 980 Howe Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-336-9612
Address: 395 Alexander Street, Vancouver
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Kahve Coffee
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This modern cafe offers an array of eats like sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods, and of course, caffeinated beverages.
Address: 1822 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-222-9002
Prado
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With several locations in Vancouver, Prado is a fast-growing mini-chain that still maintains that local coffee shop vibe. Their food and baked goods are all made in-house, and they brew a mean coffee that’ll keep you wired for hours.
Address: 1938 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-255-5537
Address: 100 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-379-4315
Address: 4208 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-7977
Address: 1809 Fir Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-559-6638
Address: 117 Water Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-569-1480
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Nemesis
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Nemesis Gastown opened up in 2017, and from that time it has managed to establish itself as the definition of coffee culture in Vancouver. Now, the brand’s second spot located at the Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver is open as well and it’s just as great.
Address: 302 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
Revolver
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There is nothing that can be said about Revolver that hasn’t been said before. Revolver is what all coffee shops in Vancouver have in some way modelled their motif around. They are the Vancouver landmark known around the world for their amazing coffee.
Address: 325 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-558-4444
Timbertrain
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This roaster coffee shop has established itself in Gastown. When you walk in, prepare to be overwhelmed with the selection of amazing coffee from either their slow bar or their drip bar – if you’re in luck, they’ll have a nitro cold brew ready to go. Whatever you choose, you’ll walk out with their famously good coffee. You can also get some of the offerings at Depot, their sister cafe on the other side of town, .
Address: 311 W Cordova Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-915-9a188
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Black Echo
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Two words: Butter. Espresso. Okay – I don’t think you heard me: BUTTER ESPRESSO! This hidden gem in the heart of Yaletown is not only a great place to grab an Americano with its unique butter espresso, but it’s also inside a clothing store, so you can do a little bit of shopping while waiting for your coffee.
Address: 1144 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-806-6223
49th Parallel
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If you haven’t heard of 49th Parallel, then you’ve never been to Vancouver, because every coffee-drinking Vancouverite knows the friendly coffee giant that is 49th Parallel. With three locations around the city, you can be sure that anytime you stop by one of their shops you can get a standardly delicious cup of coffee, and also you can grab a Lucky’s doughnut, which is just heavenly.
Address: 2902 Main Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-872-4901
Address: 689 Thurlow Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-4905
Address: 2198 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-420-4901
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Elysian
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A local coffee roaster that has set itself up nicely in Kitsilano and a few locations in and around the downtown core. There’s a perfect balance of fruity flavours in their coffee that any coffee aficionado would like.
Address: 590 W Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-874-5909
Address: 1778 W 5th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-734-1778
Address: 2301 Ontario Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-559-0510
Address: 1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-379-1512
Milano
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With multiple gold awards from coffee experts around the world, Milano Roasters espresso is world-renowned and conveniently located in Vancouver (in four locations including Turks). With a wide array of espressos to try, you can be sure to find the right espresso for you.
Address: 156 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-879-4468
Address: 36 Powell Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-558-0999
Address: 849 Denman Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-1500
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Coffee Bar
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As it says in the name, this is the coffee bar. Stop by here for a cup of coffee, a nice pastry, and to just hang out in general. Grab yourself some 49th Parallel coffee and relax when you get here.
Address: 10 Water Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-566-9693
Buro
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A coffee bar that now has two locations: one at a prime location in the heart of Gastown and the other on bustling Robson Street. Serving up 49th Parallel and a mean Spanish latte, this spot has got to be on a coffee lovers’ to-do list.
Address: 356 Water Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-915-6744
Address: 579 Robson Street, Vancouver
Small Victory
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This is the marriage of bread and coffee, or the marriage of baked goods and coffee, or just delicious desserts and coffee…seriously, go try their food. They also have phenomenal local roasters on the bar at all times working at their outposts in Yaletown and South Granville.
Address: 1088 Homer Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-899-8892
Address: 3070 Granville Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-899-8892
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Quantum Coffee
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This Toronto-based shop opened up with a bang, introducing a concept of a coffee shop/school to the city. Quantum gives patrons the ability to take classes at Brainstation. They also have the coolest pour-over machine that is fully automated.
Address: 455 Granville Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-368-8400
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Propaganda
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This coffee shop in Chinatown serves up some of the most delicious coffees from around Canada, including Phil and Sebastian, Anchored Coffee, Detour, Pilot, and a plethora of others. You’re certain to find the coffee that best suits your tastes here.
Address: 209 E Pender Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-974-8829
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Modus
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Modus has managed to create a great name for themselves in the coffee industry in the city. The Mount Pleasant spot offers coffees that are straightforward and uncomplicated along with a selection of baked goods. Worth checking out, that’s for sure.
Address: 112 W Broadway, Vancouver
Phone: 604-873-5111
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Our Town
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Serving up stellar Modus Coffee, this Main Street shop is in a great location, and you can be sure that they will serve you coffee right. Popular among students, musicians, and anyone that loves coffee and baked goods, this cafe has now recently reopened after some serious renovations.
Address: 245 E Broadway, Vancouver
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