What to know
- Vancouver is home to a vibrant coffee scene, with quality local coffee shops in every part of the city.
- Grounds for Coffee has been ingrained in the city’s coffee culture since 1993, with incredible matcha and “the world’s best cinnamon buns”
- Trees Organic Coffee has over 20 locations across the Lower Mainland and serves Vancouver’s best cheesecake, either by the slice or whole.
- Prado Coffee and Caffè Artigiano are two coffee chains with about a dozen locations that offer fun specialty drinks.
- Moja Coffee roasts its beans locally and has some of the city’s flakiest pastries.
For a city as active as Vancouver, having a quality morning pick-me-up is crucial to starting the day on a high note.
The rainy city boasts a never-ending supply of fresh coffee and pastries, with local cafes lining every street corner. From single-origin roasts to unique takes on espresso drinks, Vancouver has a coffee shop for every caffeine craving.
Here are five of Vancouver’s most visited cafes to fuel your next outing
Grounds for Coffee
- Locations:
- 2565 Alma St.
- 2088 Commercial Dr.
Started in Vancouver by former banker Dan Hilton, Grounds for Coffee has been a main player in the city’s coffee culture since 1993. Aside from delicious espresso drinks, matcha, and lemonades, Grounds also makes “the world’s best cinnamon buns.” Stop by at either the West Broadway or Commercial Drive location for your morning fuel or for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Trees Organic Coffee
- Locations:
- 321 Water St.
- 738 Granville St.
- 970 George St.
- …and more!
On the hunt for quality coffee and the best cheesecake ever? Look no further than Trees Organic Coffee. With over 20 locations across the Lower Mainland, Trees marries convenience with a relaxing atmosphere. The eatery offers a variety of cheesecake flavours, including New York, blueberry, tiramisu, and key lime, which can be ordered whole or by the slice. Trees also carries its signature Italian sodas, black sesame latte, and berry smoothies.
Prado Coffee
- Locations:
- 1938 Commercial Dr.
- 100 West Hastings St.
- 1807 Fir St.
- …and more
Another Vancouver favourite with nine locations across Metro Vancouver, Prado Coffee is for the specialty coffee lovers. The coffee chain was founded by Sammy Piccolo, who has worked in the bean scene for more than two decades and has competed at national and international barista championships. Other than serving delicious lattes, Prado has invented a few truly unique drinks, including the “zero zero,” a shot of espresso topped with coke zero and sugar free vanilla syrup.
Caffè Artigiano
- Locations:
- 763 Hornby St.
- 1101 West Pender St.
- 2154 West 41st Ave.
Launched as a single location on Hornby Street, Caffè Artigiano has been a staple of Vancouver’s coffee scene for over 25 years with over a dozen locations across Metro Vancouver. The coffeehouse offers espresso based drinks, teas, chai lattes, matcha, and a selection of cookies and pastries. Caffè Artigiano also has a fun summer menu with a Maple Leaf cold brew, Sea to Sky matcha, and Prairie berry soda.
Moja Coffee
- Locations:
- 1102 Commercial Dr.
- 1412 Rupert St.
With two locations in the city – one on Commercial Drive and one on the North Shore – Moja Coffee’s airy and spacious atmosphere is perfect for co-working or studying for exams. Specializing mostly in single origin coffee, Moja roasts its coffee in a handmade Joper roaster imported from Portugal. Its menu items include delectable drip coffee, espresso drinks, cold brew, and several different types of flaky croissants.
