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These 9 Vancouver cafes are hidden gems and here's where you can find them

The coziest coffee shops!

​A woman in a grey outfit and sunglasses holding a white tea cup while sitting in front of a cafe. Right: A woman in a brown leather jacket holding a coffee mug while sitting in a cafe.

A woman at Marché Mon Pitou. Right: A woman at Marché St. George.

Senior Writer

Vancouver has a bustling coffee scene and is filled with charming coffee shops.

While some Vancouver cafes in the downtown area are popular and busy no matter what time you go, other small local shops are tucked away in residential neighbourhoods.

Some of these cafes are also grocery stores while others are nestled inside beautiful heritage buildings.

Here are nine cafes that are Vancouver's hidden gems and where to find them for your next coffee date.

Le Marché St. George

Address: 4393 St George St, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: This rustic cafe, which is also a general store, offers everything from coffee to baked goods, crepes and gourmet foods.

With the weather warming up, it's also a great spot to enjoy an iced coffee on the patio with your besties.

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Wilder Snail Neighbourhood Grocery & Coffee

Address: 799 Keefer St, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: This cozy cafe is tucked inside a small corner grocery store. It has a cute sitting area out front, making it a nice place to read a book or grab a quick bite.

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Caffé Cittadella

Address: 2310 Ash St, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: This hidden gem cafe is located inside of a charming heritage building built in 1894.

At Caffé Cittadella you can enjoy a variety of lattes, pastries, sandwiches and soups. You can also order cocktails or wine after work during happy hour!

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Marché Mon Pitou

Address: 1387 W 7th Ave, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: This French cafe and bistro will transport you to Paris. Marché Mon Pitou serves freshly baked pastries and meals like French eggs, quiche, and toasted lox bagels. It's also the perfect spot for a cute photo opp!

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Commercial Street Cafe

Address: 3599 Commercial St, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: This modern cafe is nestled in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood in the heritage Gow Block building.

Along with hot and cold beverages and baked goods, you'll see lots of plants and flowers around this cute coffee shop.

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Kranky Cafe

Address: 228 E 4th Ave, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: Kranky Cafe is a quirky coffee shop in the Mount Pleasant area that serves sandwiches, Jamaican patties, baked goods, wine and beer.

There's also a beautiful outdoor patio space with lots of greenery to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee on your own or with your friends.

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Arbutus Coffee

Address: 2200 Arbutus St, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: You'll find this charming cafe at the corner of 6th and Arbutus Street in a building that's been around since 1907.

This casual spot is a great spot to go to if you need a sweet treat, breakfast or lunch. It also has a beverage menu stocked with a tea list and a variety of hot and cold coffees as well as seasonal drinks.

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The Federal Store

Address: 2601 Quebec St, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: This adorable neighbourhood grocery store and cafe is tucked into the heart of the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.

This shop specializes in lunches, cakes, baked goods and coffee.

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The Mighty Oak Cafe 

Address: 198 W 18th Ave, Vancouver

Why You Need To Go: Mighty Oak is a cafe and grocery store so you can get both your caffeine fix and an assortment of artisanal foods while you're there.

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  • Senior Writer

    Asymina Kantorowicz (she/her) was a Senior Writer for Narcity Media. She has worked at Yahoo Canada, CTV News Vancouver Island, CTV News Channel, and CHCH News. Over the past eight years, she took on various newsroom roles and helped produce award-winning newscasts. Loving the fast-paced environment of any newsroom, she helped cover stories like the 2016 royal visit to Victoria, the 2019 B.C. manhunt, and provincial elections. She had an MA in journalism and a BA in media from Western University. She moved from Toronto to Victoria a few years ago and loved being close to the ocean.

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