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Specialties
Coffee Espresso bar, hot chocolate, teas loose leaf and wholesome baked pastries, gluten free vegan sugar free option and free wi-fi
History
Established in 2013
Operated by Coffeebar Gastown an artisan espresso bar since 2010
I saw this reviewed on the front page of Yelp and decided to give it a try as part of my 100 coffee shops in 52 weeks challenge. I came here when one of my girlfriends was getting married near by and instead of going all the way home and then back again for the reception I decided to chill and have some coffee and a pastry. Great atmosphere, ample seating, decent selection of pastries. My late... more
Boy has this place changed. While the quality is still very good, they make it hard to be a customer here. They stop serving coffee at 1pm (handwritten sign at the cashier), even though they're open until 4. You also have to ask for milk/cream as they won't put it on the bar anymore (it's behind the counter). Same for napkins.
You'd think they would try harder to get customers, as there are...
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An artistic 3.75 stars for decor. Reminds me of a bit industrial but let you be the judge.
Client recommended meeting here and while there's plenty of seating, quite noisy with the sound traveling.
Yet, it is indeed date worthy, something nicer than Starbucks.
Loses a star because they close early daily, 4 pm. But that's a sign of someone who values family time ;)