The bar area at Good Kid. The space where Good Kid is located has seen a couple iterations of a cafe over the years, none of them overly memorable, so I was excited to see what the team behind Good Kid did with the space. I was blown away by the transition! It's so much …
Common Good Ice Cream Lounge- Abbotsford
You may be asking yourself, "Matt, why are you reviewing an ice cream shop on your coffee blog?". Now that's a fair question, but it just so happens that they also serve coffee, so it'll all make sense, I promise. Opening late last month, Common Good is located in Historic Downtown Abbotsford and has been …
Merci Coffee- Chilliwack
Merci's logo. Well Chilliwack, you're officially two for two on coffee trucks. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Matt and Jess (owners and operators of Merci) with my Jess (spooky, I know). Coffee people, for the most part, are a friendly bunch, and Matt and Jess are no exception. We had the opportunity to …
Smoking Gun Coffee- Drive-In
It was back in October that I first highlighted Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters on my blog. If you haven't seen that post yet (or just want a refresher) you can find it here. While that was an at home review, this post is a little different. I had the pleasure of visiting Brandon from Smoking …
Creekside Coffee Factory- Langley
The massive bear in question. Creekside Coffee Factory is a mini-chain that has locations in Coquitlam and Langley. As Google Reviewer (and local guide) Tariq wrote, "In the cafe, my experience was okay". I completely agree. That sentence perfectly sums up my experience too. It's Langley location, located in "SmartCentres Langley" aka a suburban paradise, …
Amble Coffee-Chilliwack
Their adorable truck! Nestled in Vedder Park in Chilliwack right next to the river, Amble Coffee, an adorable little coffee truck that has only been around for a few months, has already had a significant impact not only on the local coffee scene, but on the Valley as a whole. Everything from their branding, location, …
My Experience with Gas Station Coffee
Yes, you read the title right, I indulged in a cup of gas station coffee (the things I do for you guys) and below I've detailed my experience. Spoiler alert: after drinking this, I appreciate the specialty coffee I've had at local shops much, much more. On the way to the gas station I kept …
Decades-Chilliwack
Opening it's doors in 1998, Decades Coffee Club has been serving a variety of not only coffee beverages, but a smattering of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan food options as well. Their shop is quaint, with a very relaxed vibe to it that invites you to come in and make yourself at home. The second level …
The Polly Fox-Abbotsford
Their charming logo. Located in charming Downtown Abbotsford, The Polly Fox is slightly different than your average cafe in that everything they serve is 100% gluten-free. Now, as delicious as their baked goods are (their banana bread is amazing), my focus remains on the coffee aspect of the cafe. For starters, the staff at The …
The Penny-Mission
A charming cafe nestled in the middle of 1st Avenue in Mission, B.C, The Penny has what I would describe as a "relaxed, yet hip" vibe to it. When you walk in, the outside hustle and bustle is all but forgotten. You are almost teleported to a more quiet, calming version of the street. It …
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