The Best Independent Coffee Shop in Your Neighbourhood

CityMash.com - It’s time to get your brew on.

We went searching for the best independent coffee shops in each of Vancouver’s popular neighbourhoods. That way, no matter where in Vancouver you are, you’ll never be too far from a delicious cup of joe. We’re looking for quality coffee in an awesome atmosphere. So check out seven of Vancouver’s best on the coffee scene:

Kits: Olive & Ruby

Olive & Ruby is a newcomer to the coffee scene. But their tasty coffee and beautiful decor is already making waves and earning them lots of fans. Their coffee is made from locally roasted beans and if you’re hungry, we suggest adding a delicious and aesthetically pleasing Acai bowl.

Cheers! Call a girlfriend and catch up over peppermint hot chocolates. Thank you for popping by @glossbygrace to do just that! ? . . . #yvr #yvrcafe #vancitybuzz #dailyhivevan #vancouverblogger #oliveandruby

A post shared by Olive + Ruby (@oliveandrubycafe) on Dec 13, 2016 at 9:40am PST

Gastown: Revolver Coffee

Revolver is one of Vancouver’s best known coffee shops for a reason: quality. The coffee here is top notch, the beans are constantly changing and the staff knows their stuff when it comes to coffee. Plus, we love the stylish and chic decor.

A post shared by Revolver (@revolvercoffee) on Feb 27, 2017 at 2:57pm PST

Downtown: Timbertrain Coffee Roasters

Good coffee at Timbertrain is a given seeing as they roast their own beans on site. But did you know they also serve an amazing nitro cold brew? That’s coffee slowly brewed in cold water, usually over a 12 hour period, and then pumped full of nitrogen to produce a smooth quality. Yum!

No truer words have ever been said. #timbertrain

A post shared by Timbertrain Coffee Roasters (@timbertrain) on Feb 17, 2017 at 3:26pm PST

Mount Pleasant: Kafka’s Coffee and Tea

Kafka’s has been a staple along trendy Main Street for years. And that’s because the delicious coffee keeps people coming back. Customers rave about the Americano, the espresso, the macchiato and even the funky artwork on the walls.

We are open until 6pm. We would love you to make you coffee on Christmas.

A post shared by Kafka's (@kafkascoffeetea) on Dec 25, 2016 at 8:10am PST

Fairview: Elysian Coffee Roasters

Located conveniently by Cambie and Broadway is one of Vancouver’s best espresso bars, Elysian Coffee Roasters. Enjoy quality coffee, house-made baked goods and people watching from one of the big floor to ceiling windows.

Monday treats. ??#always #elysiancoffee #acmecups #mountpleasant #vancouver

A post shared by Elysian Coffee Roasters (@elysiancoffee) on Jan 25, 2016 at 12:37pm PST

Olympic Village: Moving Coffee Roastery

Moving Coffee is the vision of a husband and wife team who are motivated to drive specialty coffee forward. Enjoy a pour over coffee made special by lead barista and owner, Edmond, based on your personal coffee tastes or select one of their delicious cappuccinos or cold brew options.

Today's Work #movingcoffee at @fifebakery #mountpleasant #olympicvillage Tuesday to Saturday 9-5pm Sunday 11-5pm New Roasters Choice Subscription 2lbs per bag Bi-Weekly Delivery for 3 months or Monthly Delivery for 6 months Best for coffee enthusiast home users and office Delivery fees may vary NEW DIRECT TRADE COFFEE #laprimavera Colombia Palocabildo Tolima #caturra & #CR95 Double Fermentation – Hazelnut | Raisin | Black Sugar | Honey #limu Ethiopia Ennaria Heirloom Washed – Nectar | Citrus | Tea-Rose | Cola Sign up our Newsletter online to keep up-to-dated with us #movingcoffeeroastery #movingspecialtycoffeeforward in #yvrcoffee | #specialtycoffee in #vancouver #specialtycoffeevancouver

A post shared by Moving Coffee Roastery (@movingcoffee) on Mar 14, 2017 at 1:57pm PDT

Chinatown: Aubade Coffee

At Aubade you can enjoy the best imported coffee beans brewed via Aeropress – a hand press machine that gives you a really good cup of filter coffee really quickly. Plus the venue is too cool! It’s part coffee shop, part antique store and part barber shop.

The reason why I wanted to have my own coffee shop way back in the day: great conversations with interesting people in an environment that's not an office. It may have taken time, but eventually I got there.

A post shared by Aubade Coffee (@aubadecoffee) on Nov 17, 2016 at 9:48pm PST

What’s your favourite independent coffee shop in Vancouver?