Vancouver's Best Coffee Roasters

Vancouver has a criminally underrated coffee scene, with local roasters quietly producing some top-notch flavours. From Vancouver coffee institutions to newer innovative spaces, these Vancouver coffee roasters offer plenty of delicious ways to explore our cafe culture.

Mount Pleasant

Honest to Pete Coffee Roasters

Honest to Pete's is a tucked-away cafe inside Beaumont Studios on a quiet, residential stretch of Alberta Street. They’re known for their Retrospresso, a signature blend of ethically sourced beans that are air-roasted locally for a smooth, consistent flavour. Sit inside at a cozy corner, or if you can't make the trip, chase down one of their coffee carts on wheels around Vancouver.

Modus Coffee Roastery

Located in Mount Pleasant, Modus Coffee offers plenty of fun ways to dive into Vancouver's coffee scene. Book a tasting to sample different coffees and learn more about what goes into each cup, or keep the discoveries coming with Modus Monthly, a membership featuring a rotating selection of newly released beans. With coffee in hand, set out to explore more of Mount Pleasant's cool vintage shops, independent boutiques, and other unique gems.

49th Parallel Coffee

One of Vancouver’s best-known coffee roasters, 49th Parallel is celebrated for its rotating selection of roasts, from rich, chocolatey blends to bright, fruit-forward single origins. Of course, the coffee is best enjoyed alongside one of its famous Lucky’s famous doughnuts, baked daily in a mix of nostalgic favourites and inventive seasonal flavours. Its prime Main Street location also makes a tasty starting point for exploring Mount Pleasant’s foodie scene.

Gastown

Nelson The Seagull

Set inside a character-filled Gastown heritage building, Nelson the Seagull serves African-origin coffee, including Ethiopian beans, alongside specialty drinks such as its rooibos and honey latte. Stay for brunch, where freshly baked sourdough stars in dishes like avocado toast and poached eggs, or pick up a sourdough starter kit in-store and try your hand at baking at home.

Timbertrain Coffee Roasters

A Vancouver-born roaster dedicated to showcasing the unique character of beans from around the world, Timbertrain Coffee Roasters invites you to settle into its Gastown cafe's train carriage-style seating with a signature Nitro Cold Brew. We recommend pulling up a seat at the slow bar and watching your pour-over being carefully prepared. Coffee is only one part of Gastown's creative side. Continue your journey along the neighbourhood's cobblestone streets, where you might stumble upon the chic Old Faithful boutique, view Indigenous and Inuit art at Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery or sip a stylish cocktail at Pourhouse.

Revolver

Revolver is a Gastown favourite for curious coffee drinkers. Inside its exposed-brick Cambie Street space, you can explore an ever-changing selection of single-origin coffees and espresso blends from leading roasters across Canada and around the world. Try a tasting flight to compare different coffees side by side, or experience the same beans prepared using different brewing methods.

Commercial Drive

JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

A true Vancouver original, JJ Bean roasts its coffee locally in small batches, with options ranging from smooth blends to single-origin beans. With 14 locations across the city, it has become one of the most familiar names among Vancouver coffee roasters. Its Commercial Drive cafe is conveniently located near Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station, easily accessible for your day of exploring. Browse the vintage racks at Mintage or search for your next read at longtime neighbourhood fixture Pulpfiction Books to get a feel for The Drive’s independent spirit.

Moja Coffee

Moja Coffee takes its coffee game to the next level, with their makers travelling to growing regions across Central and South America, Africa, and Asia to find beans that meet its exacting standards and flavour profiles. At their Commercial Drive cafe, choose from brewing methods including AeroPress, V60, Chemex and French press, each offering a different way to experience their coffee.

Continental Coffee

Coffee runs in the family at Continental Coffee, where six generations of roasting expertise trace back to Italy. Since opening on Commercial Drive in 1979, it has become a neighbourhood institution, serving locally roasted single-origin coffees and house blends ranging from light to dark. Order an espresso to truly experience old-school cafe culture that's long been part of Vancouver's Little Italy. Pair your espresso with a fresh cannoli from Fratelli Bakery, another longtime neighbourhood fixture that has been serving the Drive since 1997.

Kitsilano

Elysian Coffee Roasters

Elysian opened in Kitsilano with a simple promise: a reliably great midday cappuccino and a reason to slow down. With several locations around Vancouver, the original cafe still delivers, pairing rotating single-origin coffees with freshly baked pastries. Grab a window seat and linger over your cup, or take it next door for a film at Fifth Avenue Cinemas.

Pallet Coffee Roasters

Pallet has become a reliable name in Vancouver's coffee scene, with seven locations across the city serving beans roasted at its East Vancouver headquarters. At its West Broadway cafe, pair the signature Benchmark Espresso or a rotating single-origin coffee with savoury brunch dishes like French toast and the mascarpone hot cake.

Kits Beach Coffee

Only steps from beautiful Kitsilano Beach, Kits Beach Coffee is a little oasis from the neighbourhood buzz, with a light-filled space that brings a coastal feel that Vancouver does best. Its custom roasts include a single-origin Mexican coffee, best enjoyed alongside a warm salted chocolate chip cookie. Grab a spot on the heated street patio, or grab your goodies to go and enjoy them by the beach.