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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Vancouver (2026)
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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 8:00 AM tomorrow


Revolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens Monday 7:30 AM


JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Olympic Village
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with a focus on terroir and balanced roasting style
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Lumine Coffee
Kitsilano
Multi-roaster café rotating specialty beans and brewing methods, featuring minimalist design and in-house baked goods
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Matchstick Fraser Street
Fraser Street
Neighbourhood-focused roaster brewing quality espresso and filter coffee with consistent execution and long-tenured barista team
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Prototype Coffee
Strathcona
Microroastery and tasting room offering 15+ traceable single origins with carefully designed roast profiles to maximize sweetness
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Pallet Coffee Roasters - Roastery, Cafe & HQ
Gastown/Railtown
Vancouver roaster's industrial HQ where you can watch beans being roasted while enjoying precision pour overs in a spacious warehouse setting
Opens Monday 8:00 AM


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 8:00 AM tomorrow


Revolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens Monday 7:30 AM


Lumine Coffee
Kitsilano
Multi-roaster café rotating specialty beans and brewing methods, featuring minimalist design and in-house baked goods
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Matchstick Fraser Street
Fraser Street
Neighbourhood-focused roaster brewing quality espresso and filter coffee with consistent execution and long-tenured barista team
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Prototype Coffee
Strathcona
Microroastery and tasting room offering 15+ traceable single origins with carefully designed roast profiles to maximize sweetness
Opens 9:00 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
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Pallet Coffee Roasters - Roastery, Cafe & HQ
Gastown/Railtown
Vancouver roaster's industrial HQ where you can watch beans being roasted while enjoying precision pour overs in a spacious warehouse setting
Opens Monday 8:00 AM


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 8:00 AM tomorrow


49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - Thurlow
West End
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters' café paired with Lucky's Doughnuts, featuring direct-trade coffees sourced from farm relationships
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Revolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens Monday 7:30 AM


JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Olympic Village
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with a focus on terroir and balanced roasting style
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Lumine Coffee
Kitsilano
Multi-roaster café rotating specialty beans and brewing methods, featuring minimalist design and in-house baked goods
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
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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 8:00 AM tomorrow


49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - Thurlow
West End
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters' café paired with Lucky's Doughnuts, featuring direct-trade coffees sourced from farm relationships
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Revolver
Gastown
Rotating menu of world-class roasters from across North America, with every drink brewed fresh to order using precise methods
Opens Monday 7:30 AM


JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Olympic Village
Vancouver's independent roaster serving seasonal single origins and espresso blends with a focus on terroir and balanced roasting style
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow


Lumine Coffee
Kitsilano
Multi-roaster café rotating specialty beans and brewing methods, featuring minimalist design and in-house baked goods
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow


Matchstick Fraser Street
Fraser Street
Neighbourhood-focused roaster brewing quality espresso and filter coffee with consistent execution and long-tenured barista team
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowFrequently Asked Questions
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