A glimpse at their interior. Located in an unassuming strip mall, Regard is certainly no strip mall coffee- they're doing something really special over there. Walking in, you'd think you were in some hip district in a big city- they've got that kind of vibe going. It's a small space, but they certainly make the …
French Press Coffee Roasters- Qualicum Beach
The offerings at the cafe. This place was recommended to me by fellow coffee blogger Tyler of Commonly Coffee (check out his blog here) and it did not disappoint. Located in the charming town of Qualicum Beach, French Press is relatively new on the scene only having been roasting for a couple of years, but …
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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, …
PINKAVO Cafe- Langley
The interior of the cafe. PINKAVO had only opened a couple of weeks prior to our visit, but it was clear that they've already made their mark on, not only Langley, but the Valley as a whole. For good reason too, as there's certainly much to love about them. They are huge on community, incredibly …
Rampage Coffee’s New Espresso ‘Ignition’- Home
I love the look of this bag! This week, as the title suggests, I'm discussing the limited edition espresso from Rampage Coffee, 'Ignition'. At the time of writing this post, they were nearly sold out (update: they are now officially SOLD OUT of it). But fear not, they plan to do more limited releases and …
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Pelicano Coffee Roasters- U.K.
For the final part of our British series, we turn to Pelicano Coffee Roasters. Founded in 2014, Pelicano has emerged as a premier player in the Brighton coffee scene, and it's easy to see why. To put it quite simply, they know what they're doing. Again, I've yet to have the pleasure of visiting any …
Moon Roast Coffee-U.K.
Moon Roast Coffee is situated in the heart of the Candover Valley (geography lesson anyone?). Judging by the photos I Googled, it looks like an amazingly beautiful countryside. The origin of their name is an interesting one. They started roasting coffee in a barn on their property, "by the light of the moon" as the …
Small Batch Coffee Roasters- U.K.
Small Batch Coffee Roasters has nine locations sprinkled throughout the country including their original cafe, Goldstone Villas in Hove. What began as a small family-run operation, has since (obviously) expanded and it's easy to see why. Granted, I have not had the pleasure of visiting any of their cafes, I was able to get my …
Duft & Co- Abbotsford
Located in Historic Downtown Abbotsford, Duft & Co is a need to visit spot. Of course it's only need to visit if you love high-quality, delicious pastries and coffee (and who doesn't?). Founded by Tyler and Cassandra following a trek through Europe, this bakehouse is used as a place to, as their website says, "showcase …
Nemesis Coffee- Vancouver
Nemesis, self described on their website as "a conduit for game changers and anyone getting lost in the hustle" made a pretty impressive first impression upon me as I walked into their shop on West Hastings. To me, the aesthetic of Nemesis is a combination of a bunch of different things that shouldn't fit together, …
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