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A plain white wall decorated with simple black writing that lists a menu that reads “black (espresso),” “white (espresso+milk),” and “green (matcha+milk).”
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Hidden Gems: Vancouver’s best matcha

Peak Web September 11, 2024

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 seat to admire their beautiful…

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Hidden Gems: Indigenous-owned businesses

Peak Web June 17, 2024

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 cultures. Their plant medicine jams,…

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A spoonful of matcha powder on a wooden board alongside a matcha whisk and cup of green tea.
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Food for Thought: The journey of matcha

Peak Web May 15, 2024

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 try the more colourful options…

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Summer study oases; they’re not mirages!

Peak Web May 10, 2024

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 their assortment of dacquoises if…

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The interior of Something Sweet cafe featuring cotton cloud decorations and a sophisticated painting of a panda.
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Metrotown munchies

Peak Web March 6, 2024

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 pastry café offers various animal-shaped…

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A photo of the exterior of the Moodswing cafe building. The building has an antique appearance with decorative black pillars on either side of the door, carmine and chesnut paint, and two big windows with the words “moodswing cafe” pasted on one and “old crow coffee on another.” Above the door is a poster of a drawing of a set of seductive eyes in maroon ink.
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Eclectic experiences at Moodswing Coffee + Bar

Peak Web January 23, 2024

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 a bar at night. It’s…

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An coffee mug held in front of someone’s desk with laptop and study material laid out on it.
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Find your perfect fall studying spot

Peak Web September 22, 2023

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 the Lower Mainland. Wicked Cafe …

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Renaissance Coffee prepares to welcome back the SFU community in the fall

Peak Web July 27, 2021

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 September 2020. The Peak spoke with…

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Renaissance Coffee reopens at SFU Burnaby

Peak Web October 19, 2020

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 challenges that have come with SFU’s…

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Coming Up at SFU Jan 27—Feb 2

Peak Web January 27, 2020

Ready, Set, Craft: SAAM Creative Bash January 28 | James Douglas Safe Study Area | 12 p.m.—3 p.m.| Free January is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and SFU is running a series of events with the goal of raising awareness,…

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