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Hidden Gems: Vancouver’s best matcha
September 11, 2024By: Alex Ileto, Peak Associate cowdog coffee 3720 Oak St., Vancouver Open every day 8:00 a.m.–4:00p.m. With cowdog’s recent rise to social media fame (they truly conquered “brat summer”), this spot may not be a hidden gem, but it’s too good to not shoutout! Their unique line of signature drinks sets them apart from any other café in Metro Vancouver. Switch up your usual matcha latte order and try their sweet strawberry matcha latte or fun and fizzy passionfruit matcha tonic. Say “hello” to the always-friendly owners, make some friends in the inevitable order line (it moves quickly), take a…
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Hidden Gems: Indigenous-owned businesses
June 17, 2024By: Prerita Garg, SFU Student Tradish’s The Ancestor Café 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Online: tradishcanada.ca Tradish’s The Ancestor Café is the ideal spot for those looking to try out some delicious delicacies from Indigenous…
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Food for Thought: The journey of matcha
May 15, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer With summer weather right around the corner, many are turning away from cozy winter mochas and are looking for a new caffeinated option. Some tend to prefer classic iced coffees, while others may look to…
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Summer study oases; they’re not mirages!
May 10, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, staff writer Ambit Cafe 6552 Hastings St, Burnaby Everyday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Nestled in Kensington Square, just down the mountain from the Burnaby campus, sits Ambit Cafe. Quaint, unassuming, but filled with wonders to excite. I recommend…
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Metrotown munchies
March 6, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, SFU Student Stuffies 4820 Kingsway / $1–10 per person Located inside Metropolis at Metrotown (with locations in Surrey and North Van, too), Stuffies is the perfect place to grab a quick treat, or ten. This modern Korean…
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Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar
January 23, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer On the hunt for a new study spot or a place to bring friends during a night out? Look no further than downtown New Westminster’s Moodswing Coffee + Bar, an eclectic café that turns into…
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Find your perfect fall studying spot
September 22, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer Guess what? It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season! Bust out your reusable mug and bundle yourself up in a knit sweater and thick scarf, because it’s time to check out some cute new cafés across…
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Renaissance Coffee prepares to welcome back the SFU community in the fall
July 27, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer As September and the return to campus approaches, local vendor Renaissance Coffee plans to upgrade the shop in preparation for campus reopening. The shop closed briefly last year due to COVID-19, but reopened in…
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Port Moody’s Grit Studio is a celebration of local craftsmanship
January 12, 2021By: Sara Wong, Arts & Culture Editor There are no shortage of cafés around Metro Vancouver (and as a foodie with a growing obsession for coffee, I’ve been to many), but none match the eclectic, community-forward atmosphere that can be…
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Renaissance Coffee reopens at SFU Burnaby
October 19, 2020Written by: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer Local vendor and coffee chain Renaissance Coffee reopened on September 28 after closure due to COVID-19. The Peak spoke with owner Parminder Parhar about the business’ integrated protocols, as well as some of the…
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