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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.
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Coffee Roastery Modus - Mt Pleasant shop
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
Revolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens at 7:30 AM
Prototype Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Microroastery brewing highly traceable specialty coffees with over 15 origins, prioritizing ethical sourcing and thoughtful roast profiles
Opens at 8:00 AM
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
South Cambie
Vancouver's independent roaster focusing on seasonal single origins and terroir-driven espresso, with daily in-house baking
Opens at 6:00 AM
Lumine Coffee
Kitsilano
Multi-roaster café rotating specialty beans and brewing methods, featuring minimalist design and in-house baked goods
Opens at 7:00 AM
Prototype Coffee
Strathcona
Microroastery and tasting room offering 15+ traceable single origins with carefully designed roast profiles to maximize sweetness
Opens at 8:00 AMPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Mount Pleasant
Modus Roastery's Mt Pleasant outpost serving their own roasted beans through skilled espresso preparation and fresh pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMRevolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens at 7:30 AMPrototype Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Microroastery brewing highly traceable specialty coffees with over 15 origins, prioritizing ethical sourcing and thoughtful roast profiles
Opens at 8:00 AMLumine Coffee
Kitsilano
Multi-roaster café rotating specialty beans and brewing methods, featuring minimalist design and in-house baked goods
Opens at 7:00 AMPrototype Coffee
Strathcona
Microroastery and tasting room offering 15+ traceable single origins with carefully designed roast profiles to maximize sweetness
Opens at 8:00 AM
Milano Coffee Roasters
Mount Pleasant
Three generations of Italian roasting heritage meets West Coast craft with award-winning blends of up to 20 origin coffees
Opens at 7:00 AMEspresso Focused
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Annabelle's
Chinatown
Neighborhood gem in Chinatown serving carefully crafted coffee alongside house-made pastries in a warm, welcoming space
Opens at 8:00 AMCoffee Roastery Modus - Mt Pleasant shop
Mount Pleasant
Modus Roastery's Mt Pleasant outpost serving their own roasted beans through skilled espresso preparation and fresh pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMRevolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens at 7:30 AM
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Granville Island
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends from their own roastery with daily baking on Granville Island
Opens at 7:30 AMPrototype Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Microroastery brewing highly traceable specialty coffees with over 15 origins, prioritizing ethical sourcing and thoughtful roast profiles
Opens at 8:00 AMJJ Bean Coffee Roasters
South Cambie
Vancouver's independent roaster focusing on seasonal single origins and terroir-driven espresso, with daily in-house baking
Opens at 6:00 AMCafés with Food
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Chinatown
Neighborhood gem in Chinatown serving carefully crafted coffee alongside house-made pastries in a warm, welcoming space
Opens at 8:00 AMCoffee Roastery Modus - Mt Pleasant shop
Mount Pleasant
Modus Roastery's Mt Pleasant outpost serving their own roasted beans through skilled espresso preparation and fresh pastries
Opens at 8:00 AMRevolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens at 7:30 AMJJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Granville Island
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends from their own roastery with daily baking on Granville Island
Opens at 7:30 AMPrototype Coffee
Mount Pleasant
Microroastery brewing highly traceable specialty coffees with over 15 origins, prioritizing ethical sourcing and thoughtful roast profiles
Opens at 8:00 AMJJ Bean Coffee Roasters
South Cambie
Vancouver's independent roaster focusing on seasonal single origins and terroir-driven espresso, with daily in-house baking
Opens at 6:00 AMFrequently Asked Questions
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