Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Killarney

"This popular East Van diner, at 2120 East Hastings, runs an all-day breakfast that blends classic favourites and fresh takes with unique flavours and combinations. Local families consider this destination a favourite, and it draws people of all ages, all day long. (And for those who don’t love breakfast, their lunch and dinner menus are available all day, too, according to their menu.)"

"#redwagon #jackdanielssyruppancakes #pulledpork #eggbenedict #realtoreats #sampsoneats #twothumbsup. A post shared by Sampson Low 劉子全 (@sampsonlow) on Mar 3, 2019 at 10:54am PST. Sink your teeth into their classic pulled pork pancakes $15, where you get three buttermilk pancakes layered with pulled pork and topped off with syrup."

"East Vancouver’s Bistro Wagon Rouge a.k.a. “blue collar French bistro” has a retro diner vibe, classic French comfort food made with quality ingredients – like cassoulet and French onion soup – a nice little drink menu, and prices that will have your wallet saying, "oui!". Location: 1869 Powell St."

"A post shared by ᴀᴍᴀɴᴅᴀ 🌱 (@plantbasedbeautie) on Aug 1, 2017 at 9:01pm PDT. Possibly, one of the city’s most popular vegan restaurants, The Naam is regarded as one of the most preferred vegetarian eats in the city of Vancouver. While the Sesame Fries with Miso Gravy is the calling card dish in this restaurant, other favorites include veggie burgers, apples, mouthwatering salads, Mexican-inspired dishes, bowls, and a wide variety of noodles."

"Location: 2724 West 4th AvenueCategory: 24 hour comfort foodDescription: The quintessential vegetarian restaurant that has been around for years. Known for its miso gravy and fries, late night dining options, and for a huge, extensive vegetarian menu. This place caters to everyone.Website: www.thenaam.com"

"A Kitsilano institution known for its delicious breakfast, the Naam has been serving up its tasty vegan and vegetarian dishes for over 30 years. A taste of their miso gravy is a must. Try it slathered on their dragon bowl or over their sesame fries."

"What is it: A downtown all-day breakfast and lunch spot with crumbled biscuit-and-egg bowls. They have another location on 4th Street, and both remain local favorites. Why go: You’ve always wanted to try green eggs and ham, haven’t you?"

"This epic all-day breakfast and lunch spot is known for their huge plates of fun fare. Among the highlights are The Charlie Bowl (loaded with biscuits, gravy, eggs, and more), fried chicken with French Toast, and Red Velvet Pancakes."

"#JamCafeKits is closing at 1:45pm today for some kitchen equipment install so get over there soon. Thanks @forkandspoon123 for this awesome photo!. #jamcafe #jamcafeyvr"

"Frenchman and former Le Gavroche pastry chef Thierry Busset is the chef patron of Thierry, a brilliant patisserie/cafe/chocolatier and lunch spot downtown. Sit on the sunny terrace while you scoff his delectable salted caramel macaroons (£1.23 each) or sink into one of the sumptuous cakes or seasonal tarts made by his wife and co-pastry chef Alison and their team. At lunch, try one of the gourmet baguettes (created by local fine-dining restaurant West's renowned chef Quang Dang), such as the cold smoked sockeye salmon with cucumber and caper cream cheese (£2.71 for half/£5.45 full)."

"A photo posted by Thierry (@thierrychocolat) on Feb 29, 2016 at 9:33pm PST. It’s elegant decadence galore at Thierry, where you’ll find chocolates, macarons, and gorgeous pastries. Get in deep with their Chocolate Marquise cake (hazelnut dacquoise, salted caramel, crisp praline and chocolate mousse)."

"Thierry Busset has worked in some of the world’s top kitchens, and counts Gordon Ramsay as one of his fans. Little wonder that his eponymous café is always buzzing. It doesn’t hurt that it’s open late—and licensed."

"Enroute are very heavily tied in with the local road bike scene, so be sure to get EXTRA spandex’d up when you visit them. But don’t feel like you have to be a bike-list to enjoy their cafe. It’s actually a very comfortable and open venue for those without two wheels and a plastic hat."

"Discover excellent fair-trade coffee, chocolates, and buttery baked goods at this superb social enterprise that’s been creating meaningful employment opportunities for at-risk women in the city’s Downtown East Side since 2012. Coffee beans are roasted in-house, and all chocolate products are made here from scratch. You can even watch the team roast, winnow, grind, conche, and temper through the glass windows between the shop and chocolate lab."

"A charming coffee and chocolate cafe with a purpose: to provide training and employment to the female residents of the Downtown Eastside’s Rainer Hotel. One taste of their organic bean-to-bar chocolate and house-roasted beans, however, and you’d guess these were the utmost focus. Choose from drinking chocolate, hand-rolled truffles, single-origin chocolate bars, Faubourg pastries and more."

"Sweet-toothed Vancouverites with specific dietary preferences can indulge guilt-free (well, almost) at this alternative Mount Pleasant bakeshop specializing in not-so-sinful treats. Here, vegan cheesecakes are made without dairy, refined sugar or grains – but they certainly don’t taste that way. Salted caramel and chocolate flavoured slices will satisfy your dessert cravings, while the raw pumpkin cheesecake is creamy and rich without tasting overly sweet."

"Everyone talks about the double bake from Thomas Haas, but what if I told you there was a cheaper double bake option, and at least in a case-by-case comparison in my analysis, that came from a newer entrant in the Vancouver almond croissant scene?. While the almond paste was a little on the short side, it feels like the intention here was to showcase the mastery in flakiness and overall croissant mastery. The folds here were immaculate to say the least and the rise was off the charts relative to everything else on this list."

"We are an independent bakery specializing in naturally leavened sourdough bread and French inspired pastries. We believe in making everything from scratch, with fresh, high quality ingredients. All of our breads are made with whole grains and baked"

"They serve breakfast and lunch, pastries and cakes in their spacious shop on Main St. Everything that is served is made in the bakery. They believe in hands on experience plus an eager willingness to continue learning. Peak inside their bakery windows and watch their dedicated professional team whisking up sumptuous creations."

"Not only does Trafiq create the most charmingly aesthetic cakes, but they have flavours so fulfilling you’ll find yourself coming back every week to try out a new one!. With a friendly, responsive staff and each cake layer oozing with taste, Mount Pleasant’s Trafiq is one of our favourite places to get our baked goodies from."

"A post shared by Alana Yee (@yvreats) on Feb 25, 2018 at 8:35pm PST. Trafiq’s multi-layered cakes are loved by Vancouverites and they come in a variety of flavours. Try their signature salted caramel, drizzled with homemade caramel sauc,e or the carrot cake, which is iced with a decadent cream cheese frosting."

"No list of Vancouver's best beaches would be complete without the legendary Kitsilano Beach, better known as "Kits Beach." Located just across from downtown Vancouver via the Burrard Street Bridge, Kits Beach embodies everything that the neighborhood of Kitsilano has to offer: an outdoorsy hub of activity that is equal parts trendy and unpretentious. During the dog days of summer, Kitsilano Beach is the place to see and be seen. There's lots to do, from swimming laps in the outdoor saltwater pool to playing tennis, basketball, or beach volleyball."

"More popular by the name “Kits” this is one of the best beaches in Vancouver, Canada and the people in Vancouver often refer to it as their version of the famous ‘Venice Beach’. Known to be as one of the most glamorous beaches in Vancouver the Kitsilano Beach is home to the longest and the only saltwater pool in Vancouver and offers spectacular views of the city, mountains and the ocean. Not just that but you will find a grassy area and can be a part of some really exciting outdoor activities."

"Surrounded on three sides by water, Vancouver is not lacking in beaches. But if we had to recommend one, it would be Kitsilano. Situated on the northern edge of its namesake neighborhood, this quiet beach offers views across the Burrard Inlet of the downtown peninsula with the mountains of North Vancouver looming overhead."

"Tucked away from the hustle bustle of city life the Spanish Banks Beach is one of the quietest beaches in Vancouver and the best place to take a stroll and if you are visiting Vancouver with your beloved this is your escape from the world. The name ‘Spanish Banks’ honours the time when Spanish and English met on the shores back in 1792 and that adds a historical touch to this place. If you know optimal tidal conditions well, this beach is the best place for skimming."

"A favorite beach among Vancouverites, Spanish Banks stretches along the west coast of Vancouver, far from the hubbub of the city's urban beaches. Perfect for family barbecues, letting the dog run free (in designated zones), and taking long walks, this beloved beach is best in the morning and early afternoon when low tide lets you walk far out to sea. Map to Spanish Banks"

"There are three distinct parts to Spanish Banks – Spanish Banks East, West and Extension – and its name commemorates the time when the English and Spanish met on its shores in 1792. Spanish Banks East and West have the same amenities, but West is a designated quiet beach. Meanwhile, the Extension is a kiteboarding launch zone."

"Jericho Beach is a lovely stretch of sandy oceanfront between the Kitsilano and West Point Grey neighborhoods—but it's so much more than that. It's home to some of Vancouver's posher facilities, like the members-only Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and Jericho Tennis Club, as well as tennis courts that are open to the public. While Vancouver's beaches can be enjoyed from shore or by taking a dip in the ocean, one of the most exciting ways to experience them is to get way out in the water."

"My all-time favourite place to photograph families in Vancouver. Jericho Beach gets truly beautiful light and has multiple places we can photograph until the sun is almost down, at which point we can move to the beach. Jericho is located on Vancouver’s west side, just west of Kitsilano and a short drive from downtown."

"An activity-lover's idyll, Jericho is great if you just want to putter along the beach, clamber over driftwood and catch stunning views of downtown. It's popular with locals on summer evenings, so expect impromptu but civilized beach gatherings where discreet coolers of beer may appear."