Vancouver Cafes

Brazza Café

1846 Lonsdale Avenue
Phone: 604-904-2333
Neighborhood: In North Vancouver
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm, Sat and Sun: Noon – 6:00pm
Serves: Home made Gelato, espresso beverages, baked goods and sandwiches.
The Buzz: Look for Lino who is the 2nd place winner of the Western Canadian Barista Championship, he knows his Coffee.

Caffe Artigiano
740 West Hastings
Phone: (604) 915-7200
Neighborhood: In Downtown
Hours: Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 5:00pm, Sat - Sun: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Serves: Coffees, Espresso, Good selection of gourmet sandwiches, salads and pastas, and desserts. Brunch on Sundays
The Buzz: Artistically decorated Machiattos and Lattes. Co-owned by Sammy Piccolo, 3rd place World Barista Champion for 2005.

Caffe Sette
818 Burrard Street

Phone: 604-688-8234

Neighborhood: In Downtown

Hours: 7am - 1am

Serves: Arcaffe $2 lattes,. Latte art and nightly martinis. Serves paninis, soups and pastries also has death by chocolate desserts.

The Buzz: The signal strength here is awesome

Infuze Tea House
870 West Cordova Street
Phone: (604) 689-3188
Neighborhood: In Downtown
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm, Sat and Sun: Noon – 6:00pm
Serves: Freshly bamboo-whisked Japanese Matcha, Rooibos Lattes or Nubian Summer Frappes also features a growing selection of tea blended beverages. Cookies and a selection of pastries.
The Buzz: Ask for Brian who is as knowledgeable as can be, he knows his Tea. Matcha is awesome ordered straightup.

Lupo Cafe Bar
1016 West Georgia Street
Phone: (604) 685-1131
Neighborhood: In Downtown
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6.30am - 7pm, Sat. 7am - 3pm, Sun. closed
Serves: Serves Food, Made to order breakfasts, soups, lunches, panini etc
The Buzz: Same owners as Ville del Lupo restaurant. Great service. Ask for Ziggy !

Prado Café
1938 Commercial Drive

Phone: 604-255-5537

Neighbourhood: On Commercial

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Serves: Coffee & Espresso features organic Intelligentsia beans; muffins, brownies, cookies and squares baked in house. Organic iced drinks available during the summer.

The Buzz: WiFi; look  for Matt he makes a great Machiatto. Home of some of the best espresso shots in Vancouver.

Soma Café
2528 Main Street

Phone: 604-873-1750

Neighborhood: In East Van

Hours: Mon to Sun. 8am -11pm

Serves: Light Food, Espresso, Coffee and Tea

The Buzz: Strong WiFi, good place to take your laptops. Great selection of interesting magazines to read.

Take5 Cafe
429 Granville Street

Phone: 604-697-9090

Neighborhood: In Downtown

Hours: Mon. to Fri. 7am - 5pm
Serves: Arcaffe Espresso Beverages, healthy breakfast, gourmet sandwiches/panini, wraps, salads, baked pastas and desserts.

The Buzz: Strong WiFi, good place to take your laptops

Terra Breads Bakery & Cafe
53 West 5th Avenue

Phone: (604) 873-8111

Neighborhood: In False Creek

Hours: Monday to Saturday - 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday - Closed

Serves: Excellent sandwiches, soups, salads, challah, grape bread, cookies and brownies. Origins organic coffee.

The Buzz: The patio on a sunny day, this is the new meeting place in the area, it is all freshly baked ! Don't forget the Ginger Cookies ....

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Wicked Café
1399 West 7th Ave

Phone: (604) 733-9425

Neighborhood: In Fairview

Hours: Mon - Wed 7am-7pm, Thurs 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-7pm

Serves: Coffee and Espresso, specialty deserts, homemade waffles, soup and sandwiches.

The Buzz: Watch for Brad he is the most knowledgeable resident coffee expert. Red chairs are the best. Super friendly staff.

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