Best coffee shops in Vancouver
By Vancity Buzz
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Timbertrain
http://www.timbertraincoffeeroasters.com
Locally-roasted coffee beans, passionate baristas, and an inviting interior (with seats imitating the inside of a passenger car), make Gastown’s Timbertrain a must-visit destination for coffee lovers.
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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
http://www.49thparallelroasters.com
It’s no secret that 49th Parallel is one of Vancouver’s most beloved coffee shops. Not only does the Vancouver based coffee roaster offer great-tasting espresso-based drinks but it also provides a welcoming space for their patrons to enjoy them in.
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Revolver
Serving excellent espresso, drip and filtered coffee drinks, this Gastown coffee house features a rotating menu of their favourite coffees from world-class roasters around North America, including San Francisco, New York, Calgary and Halifax.
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Elysian Coffee
Elysian Coffee currently operates three locations here in Vancouver. While each branch possesses its own a distinct feel, all three provide a welcoming space for patrons to kick-back and savour a well-made drink, from knowledgable and dedicated baristas.
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Matchstick Coffee
http://www.matchstickcoffee.com
Matchstick Coffee has two outposts in Vancouver, which serve a variety of espresso-based drinks, such as macchiatos, lattes, cappuccions, and Americanos. Patrons who visit these bright and airy coffee shops are guaranteed a great cuppa. As well as a drinks menu, Matchstick also offers a range of tempting baked goods, which are made-in-house daily.
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Musette Caffe
Coffee lovers and cycling enthusiasts alike will appreciate Musette Caffe. Not only are the downtown and Chinatown locales decked out with bike paraphernalia but they also serve up excellent espresso, using beans from Vancouver’s own 49th Parallel.
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Platfrom 7
Cleverly designed to resemble a Victorian-era London train station, this East Hastings Street café provides its patrons with quality espresso-based drinks, baked goods and sandwiches. Sit for hours in Platforms 7’s lovely surrounds, while nibbling away on delicious house-made treats.
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Prado Café
http://www.pradocafevancouver.com
Great tasting coffee and a vibrant atmosphere is what you can expect when you drop by Prado Café. For the coffee connoisseur, Prado Café offers fresh drip coffee, slow brew, espresso, cappuccinos, flat whites, and lattes, using only a fine selection of beans that are direct-trade, in-season coffee from 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters.
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Bump n Grind
Curating a weekly changing roster of coffees from across Canada, including Victoria’s Fernwood Coffee and Calgary’s Phil & Sebastian, Bump n Grind is the ultimate coffee destination. With two clean and inviting spaces in Vancouver, both accented by strong wooden accents, Bump n Grind is the perfect spot to grab a coffee, read the paper or catch up with friends.
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Milano Coffee Roasters
If you’re serious about coffee, you’re going to love Milano Coffee Roasters. The Vancouver based company, which is a fervent supporter of small farm estate, fair trade and certified organic coffees, serves top quality brews and blends, in all three of its locations. Milano’s drinks menu features espresso, pourover, drip and French press.
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East Van Roasters
This Gastown social enterprise and coffee nook not only sources and roasts their own beans, but they are also operated by the [PHS Community Services Society](http://www.phs.ca/). In addition to offering an adorable space to savour a hot beverage, East Van Roasters has been designed to provide training and employment to the women residents of the Rainier Hotel.