Cafes

An interior of Café Broyé
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Cafés to study at this finals season

Peak Web March 23, 2026

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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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…

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Brick and cobblestone buildings line an alleyway adorned with restaurant patios and small stores. Through the alley, more colourful buildings can be seen.
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How to spend a day at . . . Chilliwack’s District 1881

Peak Web July 24, 2024

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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a street in Vancouver’s Chinatown decked out in red paper lanterns and street lights.
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Asian businesses to check out this summer

Peak Web May 25, 2024

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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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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A collage of photos from some of the cafes and bakeries mentioned in this piece, including sugar-coated donuts on display and a wall in a cafe with fake grass lining it and a drawing on a tiger.
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Spots for your spring studying sessions

Peak Web March 21, 2024

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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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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Cartoon drawing of a person sitting at a two-seater table at a cafe. They have their laptop, papers, and coffee scattered on the surface of the table.
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Top cafés in Burnaby to work or study at this summer

Peak Web July 5, 2022

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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