Passion8 Lougheed branch: Monday–Sunday, 1:00–10:30 p.m. A few minutes’ walk from Lougheed SkyTrain station Cambie branch: Monday–Thursday/Sunday, 1:00–11:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 1:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight Take either the 099 B-Line or the 009 bus (to UBC) via Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain station If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth and get some focused studying done, Passion8 Dessert Café is a good option. Standout desserts include their croffles, bingsu, lattes, and macarons. The Lougheed branch is open until 10:30 p.m. and the Cambie location until 11:00 p.m. (or 12:00 midnight on Friday and Saturday). It’s a good spot to work late into the night;…
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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…
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The first time I saw Chilliwack’s District 1881 on social media, it was being compared to Disneyland. Walking through the narrow pedestrian alleyways, the brick façades of the nearby shops and restaurants give off a Main Street USA vibe. This…
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As Asian Heritage Month is nearing its end, we need to remember that even though we celebrate certain cultures during certain months, that doesn’t mean we stop once the month is over. We can help uplift marginalized voices and communities…
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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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Sweet Talk Donuts 87 Moody St., Port Moody Open Monday–Sunday from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. If you’re planning on visiting Sweet Talk Donuts, beware — their delicious delicacies will blow your mind. Their crème brûlée donut is unlike anything else you…
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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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Most Vancouverites can appreciate the summer because of our city’s rainy disposition. So, it can feel unfair to have to work or study in front of a screen all day while your friends are stockpiling Vitamin D exposure. At least…
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