Best Cafés in Vancouver
This list covers the best cafés, bakeries and coffee shops in Vancouver, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. The 20 places here all have at least 150 reviews and ratings from 4.7 to a perfect 5.0. Inexpensive price levels dominate, with only one spot rated as moderate. The list includes neighbourhoods across the city, from Downtown and the West Side to East Vancouver, South Vancouver, and Richmond.
Downtown Vancouver is the most common area, featuring six of the listed spots. Review counts range widely, from 271 reviews at Yar Café to 3092 at KITS Cafe & Eyewear. Several places have ratings of 4.9 or higher, including Bahar Bakery and five others. The high ratings across the board show a strong local café culture focused on quality and value, with many reviewers mentioning friendly staff.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahar Bakery & Cafe | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 1,254 | $ |
| 2 | KITS Cafe & Eyewear | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 3,092 | $ |
| 3 | Bisou Bakehouse | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 2,013 | $ |
| 4 | Guffo Café | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,832 | $ |
| 5 | Hanoi Drip Coffee | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,009 | $ |
| 6 | Cafe Dilli Yaletown | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 862 | $ |
| 7 | Macao Imperial Tea & Waffles (Granville) | South Granville | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 674 | |
| 8 | 123Dough Organic Cafe | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 435 | $ |
| 9 | Gateau de Henry | West Side | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 425 | $ |
| 10 | To Live For Bakery & Cafe | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,265 | $ |
| 11 | AM Cafe | East Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 409 | $ |
| 12 | Elaichi Chai | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 557 | $ |
| 13 | Estratto coffee | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 365 | $ |
| 14 | Yar Café | West Side | ★★★★★ 5 | 271 | $ |
| 15 | Homeslice Cafe & Bakery | Arbutus Ridge | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 348 | $ |
| 16 | Prototype Coffee | Central Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 689 | $$ |
| 17 | Annabelle's | Strathcona | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 410 | $ |
| 18 | Toña Bakery & Café | South Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 291 | $ |
| 19 | Aiyaohno Cafe | Downtown Vancouver | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 398 | $ |
| 20 | River Road Café | Richmond | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 390 | $ |
Bahar Bakery & Cafe
Bahar Bakery & Cafe is a Downtown bakery with a 4.9 rating from 1254 reviews. It is inexpensive and open daily from 7:30 or 8:30 am. Reviewers often mention its friendly staff, pistachio croissant, and barbari bread.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:30-17:00
- Mon 07:30-18:00
- Tue 07:30-18:00
- Wed 07:30-18:00
- Thu 07:30-18:00
- Fri 07:30-18:00
- Sat 08:30-17:00
KITS Cafe & Eyewear
KITS Cafe & Eyewear on the West Side has a 4.8 rating from 3092 reviews. This inexpensive cafe offers outdoor seating and a beachfront view. Reviewers often note the friendly staff, lavender latte, and online ordering.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-19:00
- Mon 09:00-19:00
- Tue 09:00-19:00
- Wed 09:00-19:00
- Thu 09:00-19:00
- Fri 09:00-19:00
- Sat 09:00-19:00
Bisou Bakehouse
Bisou Bakehouse in Central Vancouver has a 4.8 rating from 2013 reviews. It is an inexpensive coffee shop open from 8 am daily. Reviewers often praise the friendly staff, pastries, and almond croissant.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-18:00
- Mon 08:00-18:00
- Tue 08:00-18:00
- Wed 08:00-18:00
- Thu 08:00-18:00
- Fri 08:00-18:00
- Sat 08:00-18:00
Guffo Café
Guffo Café is an inexpensive Downtown cafe with a 4.8 rating from 1832 reviews. It opens as early as 6:30 am on weekdays. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, pastries, and the maple latte.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-19:00
- Mon 06:30-19:00
- Tue 06:30-19:00
- Wed 06:30-19:00
- Thu 06:30-19:00
- Fri 06:30-19:00
- Sat 06:30-19:00
Hanoi Drip Coffee
Hanoi Drip Coffee in South Vancouver has a 4.8 rating from 1009 reviews. This inexpensive coffee shop serves Vietnamese specialties. Reviewers often mention banh mi, egg coffee, and ube coconut coffee.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:30-19:00
- Mon 08:30-18:00
- Tue 08:30-19:00
- Wed 08:30-19:00
- Thu 08:30-19:00
- Fri 08:30-19:00
- Sat 08:30-19:00
Cafe Dilli Yaletown
Cafe Dilli Yaletown is an inexpensive Downtown cafe rated 4.8 from 862 reviews. It is open until 8:30 pm most days. Reviewers often talk about samosas, butter chicken sandwiches, and the friendly owner.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-20:00
- Mon 08:00-20:30
- Tue 08:00-20:30
- Wed 08:00-20:30
- Thu 08:00-20:30
- Fri 08:00-13:00, 15:00-20:30
- Sat 08:00-20:30
Macao Imperial Tea & Waffles (Granville)
Macao Imperial Tea & Waffles in South Granville is a bubble tea store with a 4.8 rating from 674 reviews. It opens late, until midnight or 12:30 am. Reviewers often mention samosas, board games, and cheesecake oreo pearl milk tea.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-23:30
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:30
- Fri 11:00-00:30
- Sat 11:00-00:30
123Dough Organic Cafe
This inexpensive cafe focuses on organic food. Reviewers often mention sourdough, black matcha, and acai bowls.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-17:00
- Mon 10:00-17:00
- Wed 10:00-17:00
- Thu 10:00-17:00
- Fri 10:00-17:00
- Sat 10:00-17:00
Gateau de Henry
Gateau de Henry on the West Side has a 4.9 rating from 425 reviews. This inexpensive cafe is only open Thursdays and Fridays. Reviewers often praise the cakes, macarons, and friendly owners.
Opening hours
- Thu 10:00-19:00
- Fri 10:00-19:00
To Live For Bakery & Cafe
To Live For Bakery & Cafe in East Vancouver has a 4.7 rating from 1265 reviews. It is an inexpensive vegan-friendly bakery. Reviewers often mention vegan options, croissants, and banana bread.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-17:00
- Mon 07:00-17:00
- Tue 07:00-17:00
- Wed 07:00-17:00
- Thu 07:00-17:00
- Fri 07:00-17:00
- Sat 07:00-17:00
AM Cafe
AM Cafe in East Vancouver has a 4.9 rating from 409 reviews. This inexpensive cafe is open from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Reviewers often mention vegan food, waffles, and friendly staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:30-15:30
- Wed 08:30-15:30
- Thu 08:30-15:30
- Fri 08:30-15:30
- Sat 08:30-15:30
Elaichi Chai
Elaichi Chai in South Vancouver has a 4.8 rating from 557 reviews. It is an inexpensive cafe open daily until 9 pm. Reviewers often mention vada pav, cardamom chai, and Maharashtrian food.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 09:00-21:00
- Tue 09:00-21:00
- Wed 09:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-21:00
Estratto coffee
Estratto coffee in Downtown Vancouver has a 4.9 rating from 365 reviews. This inexpensive coffee shop is open weekdays from 8 am. Reviewers often praise the friendly barista, espresso, and flat white.
Opening hours
- Mon 08:00-16:00
- Tue 08:00-16:00
- Wed 08:00-16:00
- Thu 08:00-16:00
- Fri 08:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-15:00
Yar Café
Yar Café on the West Side has a perfect 5.0 rating from 271 reviews. This inexpensive coffee shop is women-owned and opens at 7 am. Reviewers often mention the cozy atmosphere, pistachio latte, and local art.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-20:00
- Mon 07:00-20:00
- Tue 07:00-20:00
- Wed 07:00-20:00
- Thu 07:00-20:00
- Fri 07:00-20:00
- Sat 07:00-20:00
Homeslice Cafe & Bakery
Homeslice Cafe & Bakery in Arbutus Ridge has a 4.9 rating from 348 reviews. It is an inexpensive bakery open 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, cinnamon buns, and a cozy atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Mon 08:00-16:00
- Tue 08:00-16:00
- Wed 08:00-16:00
- Thu 08:00-16:00
- Fri 08:00-16:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
Prototype Coffee
Prototype Coffee in Central Vancouver has a 4.7 rating from 689 reviews. It is the only spot with a moderate price level. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, waffles, and the coffee roaster.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Mon 08:00-16:00
- Tue 08:00-16:00
- Wed 08:00-16:00
- Thu 08:00-16:00
- Fri 08:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
Annabelle's
Annabelle's in Strathcona has a 4.8 rating from 410 reviews. This inexpensive, women-owned coffee shop offers outdoor seating. Reviewers often mention pastries, a cozy atmosphere, and the goat cheese pastry.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-16:00
- Mon 08:00-16:00
- Tue 08:00-16:00
- Wed 08:00-16:00
- Thu 08:00-16:00
- Fri 08:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-16:00
Toña Bakery & Café
Toña Bakery & Café in South Vancouver has a 4.9 rating from 291 reviews. This inexpensive bakery is open from 8 am to 4 pm several days a week. Reviewers often mention Spanish latte, concha, and pain au chocolat.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-16:00
- Mon 08:00-16:00
- Thu 08:00-16:00
- Fri 08:00-16:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
Aiyaohno Cafe
Aiyaohno Cafe in Downtown Vancouver has a 4.8 rating from 398 reviews. This inexpensive cafe is open for lunch from 10 am Tuesday to Saturday. Reviewers often mention friendly owners, ramen, and matcha.
Opening hours
- Tue 10:00-15:00
- Wed 10:00-15:00
- Thu 10:00-15:00
- Fri 10:00-15:00
- Sat 10:00-15:00
River Road Café
River Road Café in Richmond has a 4.8 rating from 390 reviews. This inexpensive coffee shop serves Brazilian food. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, pastel, and feijoada.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:00-15:00
- Wed 11:00-15:00
- Thu 11:00-15:00
- Fri 11:00-15:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours before you go. Several spots, like Gateau de Henry and Aiyaohno Cafe, are only open a few days a week.
- Most places are inexpensive. Prototype Coffee is the only one listed with a moderate price level.
- Downtown Vancouver has the highest concentration of spots, with six cafes and bakeries on the list.
- Many places offer takeout and delivery. Features like 'has_takeout' and 'has_delivery' are common in the list.
- For late nights, Macao Imperial Tea & Waffles in South Granville is open until 12:30 am on weekends.
- If you need wheelchair accessibility, check the features list for details like accessible entrances and restrooms.
How we made this list
We applied a weighted rating so places with very few reviews did not rank above those with many. We only included places with at least 150 reviews, which is why all spots here have between 271 and 3092 reviews. We also filtered for places that are currently open, based on their listed hours. This method ensures the list reflects both high quality and current popularity.
Questions about cafés in Vancouver
Which cafe has the highest rating?
Yar Café on the West Side has a perfect 5.0 rating from 271 reviews. It is an inexpensive, women-owned coffee shop. Reviewers often mention its cozy atmosphere and pistachio latte. It opens daily at 7 or 8 am.
Are there any vegan or plant based options?
Yes. To Live For Bakery & Cafe in East Vancouver and AM Cafe both have reviewers mentioning vegan food. To Live For is noted for vegan options and croissants, while AM Cafe is praised for plant based food and waffles. Both are inexpensive and have high ratings.
Which neighbourhood has the most cafes on the list?
Downtown Vancouver has the most, with six places. All are rated 4.8 or higher and are inexpensive. Their review counts range from 365 to 1832.
Are these places good for working on a laptop?
Some are. KITS Cafe & Eyewear and Prototype Coffee specifically list 'suitable_for_working_on_laptop' as a feature. Check the features list for each place to confirm.
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