Doe Coffee Roasters

Offering delicious treats like Matcha cheesecake muffins and Ube loaf, Doe Coffee Roasters is a great spot for a coffee break.

We tried the location in the Hastings-Sunrise neighborhood where they offer limited indoor seating. There are kids' seats available if needed.

Their coffee beans are available to purchase and enjoy at home too.

We had a lovely experience and the coffee was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Don't forget your snacks!

Doe Coffee Roasters

2263 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1V3

Check out their website for more info.

Lix Espresso and Ice Cream Hornby Island

Open from 7am until 7pm, this little cafe is located at Hornby Island's Ringside Market.

Lix Espresso & Ice Cream offers hot and cold drinks and some milk alternatives. There was soy and oat milk during our visit.

They also have a few different pastries depending on the time of day. We saw muffins, apple strudels and croissants.

Not many places are open at this time, so it's a great spot to get your coffee and sit on a bench at the Ringside market.

There is, of course, ice cream too 🍦 and it's nice to support the local businesses.

Lix Espresso and Ice Cream

5875 Central Rd, Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0

Check out their instagram for more info.

Coffee Bike Mobile Coffee Vancouver

We've tried Coffee Bike conveniently located at different locations around the city. This one is at a playground, dog park and along the seawall.

It's always a pleasant surprise when we are out and see there's a cart. Grandparents and kids also look forward to getting a drink, especially when it's chilly out. Kids usually get the Hot Cocoa. They also offer milk alternatives like Oat milk. Hot drinks make playground time a bit more tolerable in the cooler months.

We noticed the cart started selling hot dogs more recently too. We usually just get the drinks - iced or hot available!

Coffee Bike also caters for company events. Keep an eye out for them around the city! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Coffee Bike Vancouver

Check out their website or instagram for more info.

C Market Coffee

We recently visited the newly opened C Market Coffee on Main St!

This modern cafe features both outdoor and indoor seating. A Korean-inspired cafe, you'll find menu items like Bulgogi bowls and Chicken burger on a black sesame bun. 

They offer pastries like almond croissants and vegan lemon loaves and seasonal cakes for those looking for something sweet. 

The "cake in a cup" is pretty popular!

They even have a gluten free rainbow cake 🌈 for those who are gluten free.

Hot and cold drinks include coffee and non-coffee options like the Iced Fruit Matcha! We tried the Mango Matcha and it was good.

The bright, spacious interior makes it a great spot for strollers or walkers. It's a great community space to go for a coffee break or a lunch meeting.

Staff were helpful with questions and takeout boxes are available to take your leftovers with you.

We enjoyed our visit and will be back to try more tasty treats.

Don't forget your snacks!

C Market Coffee (Main St.)

195 E 36th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5W 4A1

Check out their website for more info on locations.

Paragon Tea Room

With their delicious Matcha lattes and bubble waffles, Paragon Tea Room has 4 locations in the city of Vancouver including one at the airport. Their drinks are dairy-free with Soy, Oat and Almond milk-options. 

You can buy tea and even Tea kits to make at home or come sit and enjoy tea in the cafe.

Order your drink hot or iced. Note: Iced is $1 more.

We visited the cozy new Paragon Tea Room located in Cambie village. It's bright, modern decor is nice and inviting. Although there are a few small tables, this location can get crowded.

Everyone loves watching how matcha drinks get made. Baristas are friendly and were fine with people taking photos and watching them prepare the drinks. 

Visit Paragon Tea Room and treat yourself to a delicious Iced or Hot Tea Latte and a snack! We will definitely be back for another Matcha Latte. 🍵 

Don't forget your snacks!

Paragon Tea Room

3432 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8

Check out their website for more info

Blaze Cafe YVR

Blaze Cafe usually serves coffee out of there Mount Pleaant restaurant location but has now recently opened up another location in City Square Mall. The cafe proudly serves Indonesian coffee beans.

Aside from Drip coffee, Cappucino, and tea they also serve their special Bali latte. You can ask them for less sweet if you prefer. It was delicious.

We also tried a few treats - a donut and croissant. The Donuts are by Neate Donuts.

There are a couple of stools to sit or you can find a spot at the food court area. 

Friendly service and tasty treats and a unique Bali Latte, we will definitely be back.

Don't forget your snacks!

Blaze Cafe

City Square Mall, 555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7

Check out their website for more info

Grounds for Coffee YVR

If you're looking for a delicious cinnamon bun in Vancouver, definitely check out Grounds for Coffee.

With several locations around the city, Grounds for Coffee offers home-baked buns made from locally-sourced ingredients. You can choose whether it's topped with icing or without. They also have monthly specials like their Wild berry buns.

Their kid-approved, nut-free buns are pretty popular and big enough to share.

Stop by a Grounds for Coffee location for a scrumptious cinnamon bun and a coffee!

Don't forget your snacks!

Grounds for Coffee

2088 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2

Check out their website for more info.

Krispy Kreme Vancouver Now Open

The new Krispy Kreme location in Vancouver opened this week! You can buy boxes of donuts or even a single. Glazed donuts go for $2 and the other flavors are a bit more.

It's a small Doughnut Cafe with no indoor seating. Just take your donuts with you. They also offer hot and cold beverages ☕️  

Don't worry if there's a lineup, with their efficient staff, it moves pretty fast.

Pickup a free Krispy Kreme hat as a souvenir.

They'll have Holiday themed donuts  available each holiday, like the current Charlie Brown Donuts!

Don't forget your snacks!

Krispy Kreme

519 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0A9

Check out their website for more info

Whisk Matcha Cafe

Whisk Matcha Cafe is Matcha Cafe location in the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood of Vancouver. Pastries and goodies are made by Level V Bakery!

This beautifully decorated Vegan cafe offers both sweet and savory items.

For the hot and cold drinks, you can choose oat or almond milk. The Matcha is delicious!

The cafe offers indoor seating and it's attached to the community centre which makes it a convenient place for a coffee or tea after an activity! 

We enjoyed our drinks and snacks and will be back to try more vegan treats.

Don't forget your snacks!

Whisk Matcha Cafe

39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 0A1

Visit their website for more info 

Honolulu Coffee

With a few locations in Vancouver, Honolulu Coffee, offers Kona coffee and Hawaiian themed pastries.

The menu includes Hawaiian latte with Coconut and Macadamian Nut and Acai bowls and smoothies with different tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

There's other breakfast options and sandwiches ranging in price from $10 and up.

If you want an iced drink it's an extra charge. The same with alternative milk. 

Depending on the location, there may be outdoor seating as well. 

The cozy interior makes it a nice cafe to stop for a coffee break. Visit a Honolulu Coffee location to grab a snack or drink.

Don't forget your snacks!

Honolulu Coffee

888 Nelson St. g1, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H1

Check out their website for more info

Nana's Green Tea

Nana's Green Tea is a Japanese cafe/restaurant not only offering Matcha drinks and desserts but Japanese food too.

You order on the kiosks at the front of the restaurant and can sit in or get takeout. If you need any Kiosk help, you can ask the staff (We had a little trouble removing items in our order).

Their Japanese Curry with Chicken Karaage was delicious.

The Beef Curry Udon was pretty good as well.

Had to try some dessert too and we ordered the Matcha soft serve and Black Sesame ice cream. It melted fast so next time we will order it after lunch is done.

For sitting in, you'll find one large share table and a few tables with bar stools. There are a few tables outside too.

The cafe/restaurant offers some pastries as well like their Matcha Croissant!

Whether you're looking to satisfy your Matcha drink craving, feel like some dessert or hungry for delicious Japanese Curry lunch, visit Nana's Green Tea! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Nana's Green Tea

159 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G4

Check out their website for more info. The cafe opens earlier so you can grab a tea but the kitchen only opens around 11am for lunch. 

FIKA Cafe Toronto

 

We enjoyed our visit to the Swedish inspired cafe, FIKA Cafe! Located in the neighborhood of Kensington in Toronto, Canada, FIKA means slowing down to enjoy a coffee break that may or may not include something sweet.

Living in Sweden, we learned to appreciate the Swedish tradition of Fika and were excited to check out a cafe with the name, FIKA! The cafe features outdoor areas and indoor seating, so you can sit in the sunshine or stay cozy inside.

As for the cafe's sweet offerings, one can find Swedish-style Cinnamon buns, that is made with cardamom like the traditional version and  cookies like their Matcha cookie.

There is a beautifully decorated wall of books inside. It's great spot for a photo backdrop. 

Inside there is also frozen items for sale like swedish cinnamon buns and merchandise for sale.

The service was friendly and buns were pretty good. 

If you're a local or just visiting Toronto and looking for nice spot for a fika or coffee break, check out FIKA Cafe!

Don't forget your snacks!

FIKA Cafe

28 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2J9

Check out their website for more info

Hello Kitty Cafe Robson Street

If you're a fan of Japanese brand Sanrio especially Hello Kitty, this is a cool cafe to visit!

Located on the popular shopping street, Robson Street in Vancouver, the Hello Kitty Cafe is super cute and offers some sweet treats. The cafe's interior features Hello Kitty and a lot of pink. There are a few placess to sit for photos including this sofa by the entrance.

Of course, there are t-shirts, keychains, even umbrellas available for purchase at the cafe. Take home a souvenir or two.

Cute desserts and coffee/tea drinks (both hot and cold) are available.

There's a small seating area upstairs, but the cafe can get busy.

Whether you're a local or just visiting the city of Vancouver, this cute cafe is a must-see for Sanrio fans! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Hello Kitty Cafe

1274 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z6

Check out their website for more info

Fresh Press Coffee Bar

Fresh Press Coffee Bar in Richmond, offers some good coffee, tea and snacks. 

Their baked goods selection is baked fresh in-house daily.

There is outdoor and indoor seating so you can sit in the sunshine 🌞 

The cafe staff can tell you about the menu and what's available, if it's your first visit. They recommended some specialities like their tiramisu and chiffon cakes.

The Strawberry Chiffon cake was fluffy and soft and the iced matcha espresso combo was delicious!

If you are in the Richmond area and want a place to sit for a nice coffee break, visit Fresh Press Coffee Bar.

Don't forget your snacks!

Fresh Press Coffee Bar - Alderbridge Location

#121, 4940 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A5

Check out their website for more info.

Hello Robin Cookies

During our visit to Washington state, we visited the Bellevue location of Hello Robin conveniently located near the playground at Bellevue park.

Kids could play while one parent went for a walk and cookies break! Maybe even  bring a few cookies for the group to share.

This was a small location so unfortunately, no coffee or ice cream. There was, however, a good selection of cookies and a few drinks like milk to go with.

We tried the habanero chocolate chip which they mentioned was the owner's favorite. The spice was in the sugar which made it quite spicy.

Classic chocolate chip didn't disappoint and were a favorite!

They're currently trying out different flavors to see which ones people enjoy best. S'more cookies were 50cents more.

If you're around Bellevue or the Seattle area and caving some cookies for your picnic, playground time or next coffee break, visit a Hello Robin location! They were delicious!

Don't forget your snacks!

Hello Robin Cookies

10045 NE 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States

Check out their website for more info