coffee
Brighter Side: Custom work playlists
May 30, 2025By: Peter Runn, SFU Student Something I appreciate about working for a small local coffee shop is we’re allowed to play whatever music we want. Unlike the corporate-stocked playlists mandated by most retail chains, at least my employer understands not having Benson Boone serenade from the ceiling 20 times a shift boosts employee morale. As long as explicit music is filtered out, my coworkers and I get to decide exactly what we want to treat our ears to. We have custom playlists we share with each other to enlighten our music tastes. If we feel like listening to Lorde’s entire…
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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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Spots for your spring studying sessions
March 21, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer 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…
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It’s time to make the switch to tea
October 17, 2023By: Izzy Cheung, staff writer Caramel macchiatos, iced lattes, and plain drip coffee can all act as a little “pick me up” after a long day of classes or before a big study session. Many students see coffee, and large…
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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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Food for Thought: Coffee’s mystical origins
September 11, 2023By: Sude Guvendik, Staff Writer The rich, inviting smell of coffee is like a magical wake-up call for your senses. But did you know that without the Sufis, those aromatic coffee beans might still be hidden away in Ethiopia or…
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SFU celebrates 11-year anniversary as Canada’s leading fair trade campus
May 31, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer SFU is the only public university in Canada to achieve Fairtrade Gold Status recognized by Fairtrade Canada and Canadian Fairtrade Network. A partnership between an educational institution and fair trade means having a liaison between…
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Espresso Martinis
March 1, 2023By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Espresso martinis combine the two worst flavours: alcohol and coffee. Made with espresso and vodka, I always perceived espresso martinis to be one of the most “adult” of the adult drinks. I’ve seen posh people…
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The Café takes people-watching to another level
February 13, 2023By: C Icart, staff writer The Café is a play with a unique concept that appeals to those of us that like people-watching. The event took place last week as part of this year’s PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. Directed…
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Eight things brewing in your barista’s brain
October 25, 2022By: Gem Yelin Lee, Copy Editor There are things customers who have never worked in a café will probably not know. Among these include the ability to act like a decent human being with bare minimum manners, and the daily…
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