The best Vancouver cafes to help recover from your lost hour of sleep
In case you missed the news, B.C. is making the shift to permanent daylight time this Sunday (a decision that has left many divided). That means that this will be the last time folks in and around Vancouver will have to suffer from losing an hour of sleep.
We think the best way to deal with that is to head down to a trendy local cafe and grab a morning pick-me-up (along with a pastry, of course).
Whether you want to visit one of the best coffee shops in the world or are looking for a local mom-and-pop operation, these are some of the best cafes in Vancouver to help recover from that hour of lost sleep.
Dalina
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Bring a little bit of Italy to your Sunday morning with Dalina, which has a selection of classic coffee offerings and Italian-inspired fare.
Address: 687 Main St., Vancouver
Address: 992 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Nemesis Coffee
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Recently named one of the best coffee shops in Metro Vancouver by World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops, Nemesis is a favourite among many Vancouverites for both its classic and unique food and drink offerings, as well as standout spaces.
Address: Multiple locations across Metro Vancouver
Oidé Coffee
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Oidé started as a small coffee window and has since expanded into its first brick-and-mortar location with a team that is serious about coffee. So serious in fact that Oidé is preparing to open its own roastery called Oidé Labo in the near future.
Address: 1548 W. 2nd Ave., Vancouver
Yuán Coffee
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Another spot that’s serious about its coffee, fans of a good pourover will be in luck. Pair that with its cozy, minimalist interior, and it’s a great place to spend a morning.
Address: 550 Clark Dr., Vancouver
Coffee Roastery Modus
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Modus focuses on quality ingredients, making for one great cup of coffee. You’ll find a selection of rotating coffees available as pourovers, both hot or iced.
Address: 112 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Prototype Coffee
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As a microroastery, these coffee geniuses roast their beans right behind the counter, which is not the traditional way coffee shops do things. This allows less waste and more options for the customer.
They also have their delicious brews available to go, if you’re in a hurry, and make a wide variety of delicious waffles daily.
Address: 883 E. Hastings St., Vancouver
Address: 222 W. 5th Ave., Vancouver
Revolver
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Revolver simply makes excellent coffee. Enough said.
Address: 325 Cambie St., Vancouver
To Live For Bakery and Cafe
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For the vegans out there looking for a little sweet treat, To Live For Bakery offers a selection of tasty options from pastries to brunch. Pair that with a nice beverage and you’re in for a treat.
Address: 1508 Nanaimo St., Vancouver
Phone: 604-690-2720
Matchstick
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Say goodbye to the time change and say goodbye to Matchstick by popping in for one last meal before it closes all of its locations.
Address: 1305 Davie St., Vancouver (closing date TBD)
Address: 639 E. 15th Ave., Vancouver (closing April 1, 2026)
Address: 4807 Main St., Vancouver (closing March 15, 2026)
Arbutus Coffee
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Depending on the weather, you can enjoy a quick bite and coffee from Arbutus Coffee on its outdoor seating. Spring is just around the corner, meaning it’s basically patio season, right?
Address: 2200 Arbutus St., Vancouver
Mah Milk Bar
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Take care of some of your grocery shopping and peruse Mah Milk Bar’s selection of locally sourced goods while you enjoy a latte.
Address: 1502 Victoria Dr., Vancouver
Cowdog
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If you’re more into a morning cup of matcha instead of coffee, Cowdog should be on your list of must-visit cafes. While you can find one heck of a good latte here, it’s become very well known for its frozen matcha in recent months.
Address: 3720 Oak St., Vancouver (takeout only)
Address: 1927 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver
Cafeclub.
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Cafeclub claims that it’s Vancouver’s first digital order cafe. That means there’s one less person you have to talk to before you have your coffee.
49th Parallel
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The only thing that is better than stopping by 49th Parallel Coffee is grabbing a Lucky’s Doughnut when you’re there.
Address: Locations across Metro Vancouver
Paragon Tea Room
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Does a cafe need to have coffee on the menu? We don’t think so. While matcha is the star here, we recommend branching out to one of its other tea options when you visit. Plus, do yourself a favour and grab a bubble waffle.
Address: Inside Pacific Centre — 701 W. Georgia St., Vancouver
Address: 3432 Cambie St., Vancouver
Address: 4328 Number 3 Rd. Unit 140, Richmond
Funk Coffee Bar
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Mark the end of time changes in B.C. with a delicious caffeinated beverage from Funk and a stop inside its photobooth.
Address: 1025 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver
Small Victory
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There’s few things better than the pairing of Small Victory’s delicious baked goods and its drinks.
Address: Locations across Metro Vancouver
Chez Nous
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Perhaps one of the coziest Vancouver, Chez Nous is serving standout baked goods and drinks, including a selection of very unique rotating drink features that are pretty much all incredible.
Address: 1262 Homer St., Vancouver
With files from Amir Ali
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