Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in New Westminster

"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.)"

"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 The Red Wagon Cafe (@redwagoncafe) on Oct 20, 2018 at 8:45am PDT. You’ve seen them on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, now check them out yourself. Top-notch pancakes with specialty cocktails, that’s what Red Wagon is all about."

"A post shared by The NAAM Restaurant (@naamrestaurant) on Mar 13, 2017 at 10:53am PDT. Considered a staple for vegetarian and vegan eats in Vancouver for, well, what seems like forever, eating at Kitsilano’s The Naam is pretty much a rite of passage. Their calling card dish is their Sesame Fries with an add-on of Miso Gravy, but you’ll also find an array of noodles, bowls, veggie burgers, Mexican-inspired fare, salads, appies, and much more here."

"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."

"As for late night munchies you can’t go wrong with a quick trip to The Naam. These guys have been ‘doing’ vegetarian since before it was a thing and that has noticeably given them time to perfect their craft. Delicious, no-fuss, quick and easy veggie comfort food."

"A post shared by Jam Cafe Vancouver (@jamcafeyvr) on Jan 26, 2019 at 4:06pm PST. Vancouverites are obsessed with Jam Cafe’s all-day breakfast menu and are willing to wait upwards of 40 minutes in line to get their fill. Jam Cafe’s menu is arguably all epic, but if we had to narrow it down to a single ultimate dish, we would say the Fried Chicken French Toast is deserving of the title."

"Jam Cafe is a delightful family-run eatery, with lots of energy and mouth-watering food that makes it a favorite brunch spot for many Vancouverites. If you’re looking to really dig into a generous portion of delicious fare on an easy Sunday morning, don’t think twice. Head down to Chinatown for Jam."

"It's like a mixture of Thanksgiving dinner and brunch that's going to leave you with an extremely satisfied tummy for the rest of the day."

"A post shared by Ucy (@ucy.katelyn) on Jan 1, 2018 at 8:57pm PST. Everything Thierry makes is nothing short of perfection, so when it comes to birthday cakes you can expect the best from this luxurious French patisserie. The passion fruit cake has delicate layers of fruit mousse, white genoise, passion fruit gelee, and French macarons."

"Looking for something a little extravagant to make you feel a bit like Aubrey Hephurn in every Aubrey Hepburn movie ever?. Thierry offers only the most beautiful desserts and pastries in Vancouver. Every bite of cake transports you directly to a cafe in Europe to live out your socialite fantasies."

"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."

"Life is short, eat dessert first” is emblazoned on the glass fronting this bakery’s kitchen, and they’ve got the desserts to back it up. Here, classic North American desserts meet grown-up tastes, with plenty of gluten-free options to boot. Chinese CakeBest BakeryCake ShopSponge CakeBakeriesSugar And SpiceAsian StyleTis The SeasonPortuguese"

"Tractor's new at-home weekly subscription service (that kicks off November 30) features a curated menu of soup, stews, entrées and their beloved salads, in weekly rotation and all ready to heat-and-serve. There's options for two, six or 10 meals (starting from $26 for the two-meal option, up to $130 for 10 meals), plus an inventory of groceries staples. It's perfect for those who like to meal-prep but still like ample room to personalize their dinner plans."

"Stylish salad bar with high ceilings and tons of natural light. Choose from a dozen salads (at least four of which are plant-based), sandwiches, soups, stews and refined sugar-free breakfast cookies. Salads are $3.50 per scoop and my favourite, designed by Chef Brian Skinner, is the Southwest Quinoa with organic quinoa, black beans, grilled corn, red pepper, dates, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, charred tomato vinaigrette."

"A post shared by Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods (@tractorfoods) on Jul 18, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT. Tractor has some incredible dine-in and take-out options featuring good wholesome eats. Head to one of Tractor’s many locations to check out a long list of veggie salads, proteins from the grill, soups, stews, salads, and sandwiches."

"A true hidden gem in the sense that you’ve got to be looking for Coho Coffee in order to find it. This cafe lives in the front space of Coho Collective’s newest commissary location, and it offers unreal lattes and often has drool-worthy experimental baked goods up for order. Address: 1370 East Georgia Street, Vancouver"

"Coho has been lurking around the coffee scene for a few years now, as the creators of A Brunch Affair. So I was particularly excited when they said they were opening a coffee shop. But this one has a major difference to it: All the food here is cooked in the enormous commissary kitchen in the back."

"Perched atop the city’s highest point are the lovely lush gardens and aviary of the Bloedel Conservatory. Located within Queen Elizabeth Park, its huge historic dome is a treat to explore with beautiful exotic plants, trees, and birds. Looking out over the city and its surroundings, the colossal conservatory was founded in 1969 and now contains three separate climatic zones and habitats."

"Surrounded by unassuming low white walls in Vancouver’s Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden can be easy to miss. But trust us — you won’t want to. Described as an “urban oasis of tranquility and reflection,” it was named the best city garden in the world by National Geographic in 2011, and that’s an accolade that’s hard to argue."

"I just love the look of the Ming Dynasty-inspired architecture paired with lush green gardens. Entrance to Sun Yat-Sen Park is free, but tickets are required to enter the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. There’s a lot to see at Sun-Yat Sen Park in Vancouver, with tons of cute Instagrammable photo opps!"

"Vancouver’s Chinatown is quite small compared to many I’ve seen worldwide, but it’s home to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, which is well worth a visit, time permitting. READ NEXT:The Ultimate Puerto Rico Road Trip"

"Perched atop the city’s highest point are the lovely lush gardens and aviary of the Bloedel Conservatory. Located within Queen Elizabeth Park, its huge historic dome is a treat to explore with beautiful exotic plants, trees, and birds. Looking out over the city and its surroundings, the colossal conservatory was founded in 1969 and now contains three separate climatic zones and habitats."

"Your first stop will be Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you’ll take the swaying bridge across the canyon, before getting a taste of Vancouver’s temperate rainforest on the Treetops Adventure. A short stop further is the Capilano River Hatchery where you can see salmon jumping their way up the fish ladder to swim upstream, and then take an easy hike along the surrounding trails. Your final stop is Grouse Mountain – the Skyride gondola whisks you to the peak where you’ll find plenty of adventures waiting for you!. In the summer, visit the orphaned grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, hike the trails, and go ziplining!"

"Learn about the ‘Capilano Tramps' from the 1900s, the original tourists to the park Dare to do the Cliffwalk, a labyrinth of cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms 33 metres above the forest floor"

"Halfway along Water Street, the oddly popular Steam Clock is a tourist magnet that lures the cameras with its tooting steam whistle. Built in 1977, the clock's mechanism is actually driven by electricity; only the pipes on top are steam fueled (reveal that to the patiently waiting tourists and you might cause a riot). It sounds every 15 minutes and marks each hour with little whistling symphonies."

"Don’t miss the iconic Gastown Steam Clock, where pretty much every tourist has to take a photo (myself included). Continue wandering until you arrive in Chinatown. Vancouver’s Chinatown is quite small compared to many I’ve seen worldwide, but it’s home to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, which is well worth a visit, time permitting."

"Our final stop, near our dinner location, was the famous, still functional, Clock Tower. According to the panel underneath it, it is the first steam powered clock in the world."

"This all-day breakfast joint has three locations in Vancouver, so the next time you’re hankering for a simpler and affordable stack of flapjacks, check this spot out. The Basic offers straight-up OG pancakes alongside a banana option. Address: 1031 Davie Street, VancouverPhone: 604-682-3683"

"A post shared by thebasiceats (@thebasiceats) on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:36am PDT. This Vancouver all-day breakfast and lunch diner-style spot began offering a limited menu this week. You can hit up The Baisc from Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m."

"The Templeton won an outstanding achievement award from the BC heritage society back in 1997 and has been a diner since 1934 under various names. Probably the highest quality diner on this list, The Templeton is the place to go when your parents or grandparents want to have a great breakfast in a setting they would have experienced as kids. Hours: Sunday/Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30AM-10PM, Friday/Saturday, 8:30AM-11PM and Sunday, 8:30AM-11PMWhere: 1087 Granville Street"

"A post shared by The Templeton Diner (@thetempleton) on Apr 21, 2018 at 2:11pm PDT. Organic and nostalgic, that’s what you’ll find on the menu of this Vancouver dive. This old-style diner serves up classic breakfasts just like your mom used to make, as well as some boozy shakes just like your “fun” aunt used to sneak you."

"This Granville strip staple doubles as a time machine that will transport you back to the heyday of classic diner cooking. With all day breakfast, free-run eggs and enough vegetarian options to keep every person in your party happy, The Templeton continues to be go-to spot for all-day b-fast in Vancouver."

"A bijou little nook in the up-and-coming South Main neighborhood, The Acorn is a haven of haute vegetarian cuisine. Chef Brian Luptak weaves foraged flair into bold, complex dishes, like smoked-onion kelp sauce on roasted king oyster mushrooms and..."