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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Vancouver (2026)
Discover specialty coffee in different parts of Vancouver
Vancouver's specialty coffee scene punches well above its weight, driven by a handful of pioneering roasters and a city that takes its morning cup seriously. From the cobblestone blocks of Gastown to the leafy streets of Kitsilano, you'll find a deep bench of cafes sourcing, roasting, and brewing at a world-class level.
Gastown is where much of it started....



Olympic Village
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with a focus on terroir and balanced roasting style
Opens at 6:00 AM


Riley Park–Little Mountain
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with meticulous roast profiles balancing complexity and drinkability
Opens at 6:30 AM


Grandview-Woodland
Three generations of Italian coffee heritage meets West Coast craft with Milano Coffee's award-winning blends and expert espresso.
Opens at 7:00 AM


Lower Lonsdale
Vancouver's independent roaster crafting balanced single origins and seasonal espresso blends, with daily in-house baking and a focus on terroir-driven specialty coffee
Opens at 6:00 AMStrathcona
Creative community hub in Strathcona serving quality coffee and house-made pastries with a focus on culture-building
Opens at 8:00 AM


South Main
Vancouver's independent roaster crafting seasonal single origins and espresso blends with terroir-focused roasting philosophy
Opens at 6:00 AM


Grandview-Woodland
Three generations of Italian coffee heritage meets West Coast craft with Milano Coffee's award-winning blends and expert espresso.
Opens at 7:00 AMStrathcona
Creative community hub in Strathcona serving quality coffee and house-made pastries with a focus on culture-building
Opens at 8:00 AMWest Side
Former coffee window turned full cafe, maintaining its focus on honest, quality-driven coffee with knowledgeable staff offering pour-over and espresso
Opens at 8:00 AM


Mount Pleasant
Modus Roastery's Mt Pleasant outpost serving their own roasted beans through skilled espresso preparation and fresh pastries
Opens at 8:00 AM


Olympic Village
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with a focus on terroir and balanced roasting style
Opens at 6:00 AM


Riley Park–Little Mountain
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with meticulous roast profiles balancing complexity and drinkability
Opens at 6:30 AM


Grandview-Woodland
Three generations of Italian coffee heritage meets West Coast craft with Milano Coffee's award-winning blends and expert espresso.
Opens at 7:00 AM


Lower Lonsdale
Vancouver's independent roaster crafting balanced single origins and seasonal espresso blends, with daily in-house baking and a focus on terroir-driven specialty coffee
Opens at 6:00 AMStrathcona
Creative community hub in Strathcona serving quality coffee and house-made pastries with a focus on culture-building
Opens at 8:00 AM


South Main
Vancouver's independent roaster crafting seasonal single origins and espresso blends with terroir-focused roasting philosophy
Opens at 6:00 AM


Olympic Village
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with a focus on terroir and balanced roasting style
Opens at 6:00 AM


Riley Park–Little Mountain
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with meticulous roast profiles balancing complexity and drinkability
Opens at 6:30 AM


Grandview-Woodland
Three generations of Italian coffee heritage meets West Coast craft with Milano Coffee's award-winning blends and expert espresso.
Opens at 7:00 AM


Lower Lonsdale
Vancouver's independent roaster crafting balanced single origins and seasonal espresso blends, with daily in-house baking and a focus on terroir-driven specialty coffee
Opens at 6:00 AMStrathcona
Creative community hub in Strathcona serving quality coffee and house-made pastries with a focus on culture-building
Opens at 8:00 AM


South Main
Vancouver's independent roaster crafting seasonal single origins and espresso blends with terroir-focused roasting philosophy
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