However, that doesn't mean you should stick to your one go-to spot because there are so many incredible cafes in every Vancouver neighbourhood. If you're coming to Vancouver for a visit, then you may be curious about which cafes are worth going to.
Here are 11 dreamy cafes that every Vancouverite and visitor should check out in 2024.
Le Marché St. George
Address: 4393 St George St, Vancouver
Why You Need To Go: This beautiful rustic cafe is also a general store. It offers everything from coffee to baked goods, crepes and gourmet foods.
With the weather warming up, it's also a great spot to read your book while enjoying a latte (or your drink of choice) on the patio.
Many locals call this cafe a hidden gem in a residential neighbourhood.
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Honolulu Coffee
Address: 2098 W. 41st Ave., Vancouver
Why You Should Go: This adorable Hawaiian-themed cafe was founded in 1992 on the shores of Oahu.
According to its website, Honolulu Coffee is dedicated to creating a "one-of-a-kind Hawaiian experience" for its customers in Vancouver.
The cafe brews its signature Kona-grown beans and serves tropical dishes like açaí bowls and pastries.
Narcity's travel editor, Morgan Leet, says this is her favourite cafe in Vancouver.
"It makes you feel like you're relaxing on the beach, watching the waves roll up to the shore, instead of in the rainy city of Vancouver."
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The Birds & the Beets
Address: 55 Powell St, Vancouver
Why You Need To Go: This cute cafe in Vancouver's Gastown is a great spot for breakfast or to grab a sandwich or miso barley bowl mid-day.
The coffee shop offers relaxed vibes with plenty of greenery and its exposed brick interior.
According to online reviews, it sounds like people love the avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches!
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49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Address: Multiple locations
Why You Should Go: This Vancouver cafe is known for its coffee, which is served in its iconic turquoise cups.
However, it's the doughnuts that people rave about most.
"I always love the doughnuts here. Both the 'regular' and vegan/gf versions of the cake batter are rich with a texture that almost melts in your mouth," one person shared in a Yelp review.
So if you need a pick-me-up during your workday, you should check out this coffee shop for a caffeinated beverage and a sugary treat.
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Grounds for Coffee
Address: Multiple locations
Why You Should Go: If you love cinnamon buns, Grounds for Coffee is your dream cafe. Its website says the coffee shop is home to the "world's best cinnamon bun" so you'll have to go see for yourself if you agree.
By the looks of their Instagram photos, they look pretty darn delicious!
"The cinnamon bun was warm and gooey and tasted so good....exactly as one would expect the best cinnamon bun in the city to taste,"a review on Yelp reads.
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La Foret
Address: 6848 Jubilee Ave, Burnaby
Why You Should Go: There is no shortage of sweet and savoury treats at this Burnaby cafe.
La Foret also offers waffles, sandwiches and pasta. They even have bingsoo on their menu, which is a milk-based Korean shaved ice dessert with sweet toppings.
According to locals, the cafe can get quite busy, but they call it a great place to catch up with friends or to grab an afternoon coffee and dessert.
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Wicked Cafe
Address: 1399 W 7th Ave, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Wicked Cafe is known for its signature coffee and freshly baked sourdough. They also have a dessert on the menu called the Tom & Jerry Cheesecake, which is a lemon soufflé cheesecake in the shape of swiss cheese. It looks almost too perfect to eat!
It sounds like a lot of Vancouverites come to the cafe to specifically try the cheesecake and it has great reviews.
"The cheescake is not too sweet, very creamy and decadent. It has a nice flavour of cheese and carries really well paired with the strawberry latte," one review reads.
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Revolver
Address: 325 Cambie St, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: This urban chic cafe is a great place to meet up with friends or get some work done as you sip on an excellent brewed cup of coffee.
Revolver has hundreds of reviews on Yelp with a 4.4-star rating. One reviewer called it "super sleek" and "clean," while another said the coffee at the cafe "lives up to the hype."
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Nemesis Coffee
Address: 555 Great Northern Way, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: Nemesis Coffee has several locations, but the one at Great Northern Way next to Emily Carr University is certainly unique. The building is shaped like a rose petal, which in itself makes it worth checking out.
Along with coffee, the shop also serves drool-worthy-looking desserts and brunch.
According to Vancouver locals, the croissants are worth trying.
"Nemesis has the best croissants I've tried in the lower mainland! Their creative flavour combinations, along with consistently high quality, have always impressed me," one reviewer wrote on Yelp.
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Flourist Bakery
Address: 3433 Commercial St, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: From prepared foods like salads, jams and dressings to pastries and coffee, Flourist has it all. They also serve pizza on Thursdays and Fridays.
One of their top selling foods is bread, which they bake using fresh flour they milled in-house.
One reviewer on Yelp who says they are a regular called the cinnamon buns "flawless" and said they "highly recommend" Flourist for a "chill date night, casual family meal or any friend date."
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Analog Coffee
Address: 338 Helmcken St, Vancouver
Why You Should Go: This industrial chic cafe originated in Calgary before opening up shop in Vancouver.
The coffee shop has comfy sofas and plenty of greenery inside making it a cozy spot to grab a coffee or tea at anytime of the day.
Based on reviews left on Yelp, people love both the decor and the coffee.
"I have visited Analog Coffee a few times, and I really like this cafe's vibe and the taste of their coffee is really good," one reviewer wrote.
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