One of my favourite things to do is to discover new and exciting coffee shops in the city. I am a huge coffee nut, and I love to just enjoy a leisurely afternoon in a relaxed space with a nice cup of iced coffee. There is no shortage of coffee shops in the Lower Mainland, but some are definitely more aesthetically pleasing than others. Check out my top 5 aesthetic coffee shops in the Lower Mainland below!
1. C Market Coffee HQ
C Market Coffee HQ is the largest cafe in Port Coquitlam. This 75 seat cafe with industrial inspired interiors has large windows and an incredibly high ceiling. It is a light and airy spot with plenty of space. This new spot will have meeting space available for rent as well as a training centre for the next generation of baristas, coffee brewers and roasters. Check out my full review here.
C Market Coffee HQ has a variety of espresso coffees, specialty drinks, and Korean inspired fare. In addition they have cakes and pastries made in house and from local vendors.
Must Try Items: Black Salt Cream Coffee, Tiramisu Latte, Cortado and Lemon Blue Butterfly Lemonade
Address: 820 Village Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC
Website: http://www.cmarket.ca/
2. FDL Cafe
This is my favourite local coffee shop. It’s not a big cafe, but they have so many different options from coffee to gelato! The gelato at FDL cafe is really good. For Easter they have a mini eggs gelato which I highly recommend you try. In addition, they have such a large selection of baked goods and coffee. I love that they are doing a lot of vegan and gluten free options to cater to everyone. Their coffee is also one of the smoothest I have ever had. Their baristas are incredibly skilled – they even manage to do latte art on a London Fog! This is definitely a neighbourhood gem that you need to try.
Must Try Items: Spanish Latte, Hojicha Latte, Affogato
Address: 4233 E Hastings St #100B, Burnaby, BC
Website: https://www.instagram.com/fdlcafe
3. Café Kitsuné
Café Kitsuné Vancouver is serving up an excellent line up of coffee and teas as well as a fantastic selection of baked goods and savoury dishes. Their newest location is in Gastown in Downtown Vancouver. This Paris-meets-Tokyo brand combines a sleek aesthetic with it’s quirky and fun fox logo. The new retail location and eatery are located at 159 and 157 Water Street. Check out my full review here.
Must Try Items: Flat White, Cortado, and Latte
Address: 157 Water Street Vancouver, BC
Website: https://maisonkitsune.com/mk/find-a-store/cafe-kitsune-vancouver-2/
4. Forecast Coffee
Forecast Coffee takes over the Starbucks Reserve location on Main St. They first started in Whistler and they are more than just a coffee shop. They have their own line of roasted beans that they roast fresh weekly. They also have a lot of their own branded merchandise. The space is enormous. There are so many spots to just spend time with friends to catch up, or to work. I love the natural wood look in the shop and on the weekend it was very lively inside.
Must Try Items: Nitro Flash Brew, Flat White, Bloom Latte
Address: 2980 Main Street, Vancouver, BC
Website: https://forecastcoffee.ca
5. Perfecto Cafe
Perfecto Cafe is located right on Davie Street in Downtwon Vancouver. What sets them apart is their ingenious printed latte art machine! You can print anything you’d like from your phone or choose from their existing library of images. The cafe itself is light and airy with plenty of seating. When I went by, there was a couple students getting some work done as well as groups of friends just catching up. The cafe has plenty of baked goods to choose from as well as a good selection of espresso/teas!
Must Try Items: Printed Art Latte, Vegan Orange Olive Oil Cake and Double Baked Hazelnut Croissant
Address: 605 Davie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6
Website: https://www.perfectocafe.ca/