Commercial Street Cafe — Restaurant in Vancouver

I feel Commercial St.Cafe is filling a void in the neighbourhood that was much needed. Its a central hub where you can go to meet a friend, take your family or just sit and do homework. I find the atmosphere to be warm and inviting. Not to mention beautifully re-done since the last owners. The rotating artwork is a great idea, always keeps it fresh. As well as the sound of albums turning on the record player instead of sports or top 40, how refreshing!

As for the food: Wow! I have never been disappointed and its safe to say I've tried nearly everything on the menu. You can tell everything is made with care, home-cooked with fresh ingredients. I especially admire their presentation of the food with fresh berry garnishes and cucumber swirls. The menu is rotating so try not to get too attached to anything, but what ever they replace it with is sure to be just as good. The kitchen is also very open to any adjustments you want to make to your food, I even got a side of potato chips with my sandwich!

As for the coffee, you can tell its made with care and is never watered down. The owners seem to be avid coffee drinkers as I always see them around the cafe with a cup of their own so I believe they would not be willing to skimp on quality. I love the guy who often works the front that does the corky latte art! So cool.

I find the service friendly, welcoming and non-intrusive. I was able to sit at one of the tables with my laptop for about 3 hours doing homework with no disruption. Even on the wi-fi card it says they welcome you to stay for as long as you want, as long as all the new comers have a seat.

As far as independent cafes in Vancouver, I think this one is a gem. Most coffee shops that I have been to have limited options for food, or just a few wraps/sandwiches sitting in the fridge all day. It really is unique and it feels like home.

If your looking for Starbucks, go to Starbucks. If your looking for a lunch at cactus club with fake smiles and sub-par food, then do that. But if you are looking for something different, then I full heartedly recommend Commercial...

The staff are very friendly, based on baked goods and staff this place is a 4.5. It’s a busy place and cozy place that I wish I had a better review for because I’d really like to like this place.

We bought a sandwich, yogurt parfait, cookie and a drink. Yogurt parfait had hair in in (it happens) but not a big deal. As we are sitting in the overflow room, we watch as the ladies prepare sandwiches and are having a good time, dancing etc while doing so (great to see).

One of the servers pops by and the lady preparing the food keeps the fridge open as she’s preparing another sandwich and scoops a spoonful of food and feeds him (no problem) but then she places the same spoon back into the bucket and continues to scoop and make more sandwiches platters with salad etc :S From where I was sitting, I could see the kitchen of where they wash dishes. He didn’t even use soap for the utensils - just rinsed. :S

So for hygiene and food safe - I’d give it a 0 but then again, what you don’t see,...

That dive Cafè that is home. I first came to this cafè because is had a few good reviews and then 1 bad. For some reason that always sparks my attention.

It is a small quaint place. Old tile mix in with aged wood trim and furniture. For atmosphere its your classic quintessential hipster coffee shop.

Apart from the servers nether standing out in a positive or negative way. I drew great intrest in the patrons. A diverse crowed of young family's. A constant echo of good mornings and how are you. I should explain this was a Saturday morning.

As for the dinning experience. The table was clean along with all the cutlery and plating. The cinnamon bun I had tastes fresh made. The vanilla latte I had was delicious. I would give the coffee a 8.7. Tims being a 3 and start bucks a 5...

One thing that I did pick up on and do agree with the negative review from before is that the debit machine did implying a tip. Which I do not agree with.

I would come back. I...