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COMMUNE CAFE

August 14th, 2010 admin

1002 Seymour Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-681-2551


Twitter: @communecafe

Advice: Sit at the Communal Table or on the outside patio.

Loved the communal table in the center of the cafe with the bright red chairs as well as the cork light fixtures that hang above the table. Here you can dine solo or with friends, read a book, sip a glass of wine.

I sat at one of the tables on the side with my friend Pedro, we both admired the sense of design and sustainability with the high ceilings and wood paneling throughout. The magnet menu board (offers ease in menu changes) as well as the outside patio were both well designed.

Sangkak Iranian Flatbread

The food is local, sustainable, organic and free-range and is either made in house or by local producers. Pedro and I shared the tasty Sangkak Iranian Flatbread ($9) topped with garlic roasted portabello mushrooms and goats cheese.

Iced Espresso

Blackout Raspberry Cupcake

Food for the Gods

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Each of us had an Iced Espresso ($2.45) and then we shared a few desserts including the Filipino inspired Food for the Gods ($1.75) square; the Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble ($3.25) tart and the Blackout Raspberry Cupcake ($2.75). The inventive menu was created by talented Chef Tina Fineza who put together a well thought out menu starting off with breakfast treats such as organic Yogurt and panini to Nutella on Brioche Toast to scrambled eggs. For lunch there is an assortment of panini, cold and hot sandwiches, salads such as the Commune Harvest Salad along with some share plates such as the Commune Hummous. After 5pm, for dinner you will find the Iranian Flatbread as well as a Lemon Roasted Rossdown Chicken that I am going to have on my next visit. The beverage lineup is equally impressive Annette Rawlinson put together a wonderful menu of wines and beer from this area and there are also many different hot and cold espresso beverages and tea. This is a place you are going to want to be morning, noon and night!

Review By: Richard Wolak
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VIVO GELATO

August 13th, 2010 admin

5395 West Boulevard,  Vancouver

Tel: 604-266-7637


Advice: Sample, sample, sample the flavours before you choose.

Two Scoops Gelato

Looking for some gelato in the Kerrisdale area, then this is the spot to visit. There are many, many and more flavours of gelato and sorbetto to choose and you will have no problem finding a favourite. I had 2 scoops in a dish ($4.25) with Cinnamon gelato and Peanut Butter Cup gelato. The menu features milkshakes, fredezza (made with espresso), gelato, sorbetto, gelato cakes and espresso beverages.

Review By: Richard Wolak
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KAFKA’S COFFEE & TEA

August 4th, 2010 admin

2525 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-569-2967


Twitter: @kafkascoffeetea

Advice: Free wife (ask for the code)

This is my new go to cafe, serving great coffee from Herkimer, tea from Barnes & Watson, in an awesome space that is decorated by unique art adorning the walls. You could say that I am in love with this cafe, I do love the communal table in the center of the cafe as well as the black couches near the front and the cool truck lighting hanging near the sliding windows.

Espresso Macchiato

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing Sandwich

I have had a few of the items here including a perfectly prepared Espresso Macchiato ($3), a Sumatra Pour Over Coffee ($2.25), a Brownie ($2.25) and the outstandingly delicious and addicting Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing Sandwich ($3). The menu is pretty simple, espresso beverages, pour over coffee, tea, and baked goods which includes brownies, scones and muffins. I am hooked on the moist, gooey, chocolatey brownies and you will be too!

Review By: Richard Wolak
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BELLA GELATERIA

July 8th, 2010 admin
1001 West Cordova Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-569-1010


Twitter: @bellagelateria

Advice: sample the flavours, prices are at a premium here.

85% Chocolate Sorbetto

I was impressed by the quality of the ingredients in their gelato which is made fresh daily on premise, if you want to see how they make the gelato, take a look inside from the front window. I sampled my way through some of the more intriguing flavours including their range of chocolate gelato and sorbet that was made with Michel Cluizel chocolate of France. I also enjoyed tasting their refreshing Gewurztraminer sorbet from Sumac Ridge. In the end I decided on a scoop on a cone of the 85% Chocolate Sorbetto ($4.95) which was heavenly. Their 24 flavours are handcrafted daily, fresh and amazing flavours, using local when in season berries and fruits. I will be back next time for some of their classic Stracitella and also for their Thai Coconut Milk!

Review by: Richard Wolak
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MICHI WAFFLE & ESPRESSO BAR

June 2nd, 2010 admin

1319 Robson Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-8750

Web: www.michicafe.com

Advice: The best seat in the house is at the Syphon/Espresso bar.

Stylish café that showcases coffee at a stand alone Espresso/Coffee Bar within the café and if you are a coffee purist you will know where you are going to want to sit. Waffles also play a big part in this wonderful café and they have 7 different kinds of waffles including strawberry, dark chocolate, white chocolate, bacon and chocolate. The platters look amazing for $6.67 waffle, fruit slices and two sauces. They have smoothies such as a Japanese Matcha & Red Bean Smoothie for $4.70 and the Fresh Taro Smoothie for $3.75 as well as full leaf tea.

Green Tea Matcha Waffle

Espresso Macchiato

I had the Green Tea Matcha Waffle ($3.50) and a Espresso Macchiato ($3.05). They offer two brands of coffee from local roasters which include 49th Parallel and Origins coffee.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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BUZZ CAFE

January 4th, 2010 admin

901 Homer Street, Vancouver

604-732-9029

Web: n/a

Advice: great prices for their espresso.

Looking for some inspiration? This is a great place to visit not only for their 49th Parallel coffee, if you are in need of a creative spark like I have been on a few occasions this is an ideal spot to go. The café is located inside the Harrison Art Gallery, and features wireless internet, comfy conches and seating throughout the café and into the gallery. In addition to the great coffee there is a good selection of teas along with baked goods and sandwiches. The service is friendly and the pace is relaxed, bring a book or bring your laptop and get creative.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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MOJA COFFEE

December 19th, 2009 admin
Barista Tristan Bacon

Barista Tristan Bacon

1412 Rupert Street, North Vancouver

Tel: 604-983-6652
Web: http://www.mojacoffee.com/

Twitter: @mojacoffee

Advice: Closed Sundays. Use a google map or gps to find them.

Orange Spice

Orange Spice

Located within the city’s reach is a gem that is worth your discovery, Moja Coffee a roaster and café in a quiet business area with no walk by traffic only customers who are serious and passionate about their coffee. The décor is super clean, simple with white walls, a wooden espresso bar that showcases their espresso machine “Victoria Arduino” which is one of the finest espresso machines around, a handmade 3 group lever espresso machine. Great selection of industry magazines to read and enhance your coffee education experience.   I usually have an Espresso Macchiato which is so smooth and delicious, this time I had their Orange Spice. The espresso here is their own custom roast which is only available here in their café, you can’t get it anywhere else, so I suggest you visit as soon as you can. The Baristas are perfectionists and it shows here, true passion. They feature a variety of Thomas Haas pastries including his croissants which are baked on site fresh daily.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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SCIUE ITALIAN BAKERY CAFFE

October 27th, 2009 admin

Sciue 002

126 Davie Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-689-7263

Web: http://www.sciue.ca/

Advice: You can order halves of the sandwiches if you ask.

Sciue 001

This Italian style café is always buzzing with activity, the presentation of the foods, beverages and desserts is everything and here it is all so well thought out. Pane Romano (Italian bread with toppings which is very similar to pizza) is sliced to order, then weighed and served on their wooden slab serving board (clever, asides from a great presentation it is also an easy way of serving). Their sandwiches are a good size made on the delicious, rustic Italian bread, (several selections to choose, it is the grilled chicken with pesto that is the clear winner). There are soups, salads, a full Rotisseria (homemade cannelloni, lasagna and risotto). Front and center is the espresso bar, perfectly planned this is the stage where the Barista prepares the coffee beverages using the fine Caffe Umbria coffees, the Master Barista is Davide Bonamici. To accompany your coffee or tea there is a large array of tempting desserts (including cannollis, tarts, cakes and Italian specialties) there are muffins, biscotti and a large selection of gelato. There is an extensive selection of wines by the glass as well. Comfortable seating inside with great views of not only the food but of the crowd, along with a large patio outside for dining.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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