Ah, coffee. The sweet, sweet, nectar of life. A true Vancouverite would never be spotted with a coffee that isn't either local, sustainable, organic, or often times all three.
SEE ALSO: 24 Bucket List Cafes Every Vancouver Coffee Lover Needs To Try
But did you know that Vancouver isn't the only place to get bomb coffee? Consider this list while you discover coffee shops in the city and beyond in BC. You'll thank me when you're road tripping to Osoyoos and end up in Vernon.
VANCOUVER
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Revolver // 325 Cambie St
The birthplace of Vancouver's pourover. Okay, I didn't exactly fact check that but Revolver does own the pourover game in Gastown.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO5Lv1kg1ZN/?taken-at=662898560&hl=en
Cafe Orso // 4316 Gallant Ave
Home of the Vancouver Grizzlies. And if she doesn't get that reference, she's too young for you, bro. Bear themed cafe to make you say awww.
Bonus: If you ask nicely, they might make a latte art bear on your drink.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJGSDcKBpoA/?taken-by=tiahart&hl=en
JJ BEAN // Multiple Locations
Vancouver coffee royalty. Yes, the traditional cappuccino's are meant to be less hot.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIpx9wADzrS/?taken-by=platform7coffee&hl=en
Platform 7 // Multiple Locations
All aboard! Featuring Stumptown and bringing a taste of weird Portland to the North.
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Timbertrain // 311 West Cordova St
What's with the train theme, Vancouver?
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33 Acres Brewing Company // 15 W 8th Ave
Where B33R meets COFF33.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKHFOmyA1CJ/?taken-at=235275822&hl=en
Gene // 2404 Main St
It's got a prime location on Main so you know it's good.
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Le Marché St. George // 4393 St. George
Food styling heaven. Interior design mavens.
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49th Parallel // Multiple Locations
Eye candy. Eye candy. Eye candy. And donuts.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHC21BihbO3/?taken-at=348890923&hl=en
Liberty Coffee // 3699 Main St
Vancouver's Magnolia Bakery. Carrie Bradshaw-approved.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOm_S6vASkZ/?taken-by=matchstickyvr&hl=en
Matchstick // Multiple Locations
Where almond mylk doesn't exist but hazulnut-medley does. I would roll my eyes but it's actually really good.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOQXVv7hHCk/?taken-by=musettecaffe&hl=en
Musette // 1325 Burrard St
Is it a bike shop, is it a cafe? Whatever it is, it's definitely Vancouver.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO-rYWVAfN4/?taken-at=793492474&hl=en
Birds & the Beets // 55 Powell St
Exposed brick and planters. The coffee is amazing but the aesthetic is even better.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOr4UHFFexj/?taken-at=86936325&hl=en
Aperture // 243 W Broadway
My friend Adam says this place is good. And he's a huge coffee snob.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJQZNotA3Tf/?taken-by=beanambleside&hl=en
Bean Around The World // Multiple Locations
Vancouverites Barney and Pete started the Bean tradition 25 years ago and have since franchised the company to over 26 locations in BC!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCd2qyauirg/?taken-at=304825277&hl=en
Galileo Coffee Company // 173 Highway 99 Brittania Beach
The only acceptable stop on your way to Whistler. Fuck your Esso coffee.
Camp Lifestyle + Coffee Co // 1066 Millar Creek Rd
Yay! You made it to Whistler!
VICTORIA
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNx2tgjAcme/?taken-at=382779854&hl=en
Hey Happy // 560 Johnson St
Coconut iced lattes and cashew mylk. #Happy
https://www.instagram.com/p/5CtFQ7HpYm/?taken-at=52737838&hl=en
Shatterbox // 916 Pandora Ave
Art Gallery meets espresso. As it should be.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOaX6cyD90s/?taken-at=1017090565&hl=en
Hide + Seek // 2207 Oak Bay Ave
The reason you go to Oak Bay.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BLkDFpUDZ11/?taken-at=834023869&hl=en
Picnic Too // 1019 Fort St
Deep. Fried. Banana bread. And if you ask nicely for your latte they'll steam cinnamon right there with the milk for you.
Bonus: If the line is too busy you can always check out their other location on the other side of Fort Street. (506 Fort Street)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BJq1HVIB-eQ/?taken-at=817764&hl=en
Discovery // Multiple Locations
Somewhere to consider when breaking up with someone. Yonni's donuts can heal a broken heart.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BOvt6IGg8xy/?taken-at=3875463&hl=en
Union Pacific // 537 Herald St
Where you go when the line at Jam gets too long.
https://www.instagram.com/p/5UukYIq6el/?taken-at=2239476&hl=en
Tre Fantastico // 810 Humboldt St
Coffee and cookies by day, wine and popcorn by night.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGebDZfiUdw/?taken-by=folepiyates&hl=en
Fol Epi // 732 Yates St
On the list. I didn't want the people of Victoria to riot. Seriously, people love it here.
SALT SPRING ISLAND
https://www.instagram.com/p/BItbuQxAUn8/?tagged=kizmitcoffee&hl=en
Kizmit // 1431 Beaver Point Rd
Because nothing says 'Salt Spring' more than a coffee shop attached to someone's house.
TOFINO
https://www.instagram.com/p/BO5SpQ2DE9k/?taken-at=4439225&hl=en
Tofitian // 1180 Pacific Rim HWY
Another road trip off the highway find.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BNZxuP3hum4/?taken-by=rhinotofino&hl=en
Rhino Coffee // 430 Campbell St
Your stop between here and the waves. Surf's up.
NELSON
https://www.instagram.com/p/BF7uMgcLr7D/?taken-at=235553191&hl=en
Oso Negro // 604 Ward St
Small town coffee roasters? Ballsy AF.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BM-EoYWh7FV/?taken-at=763894973&hl=en
Empire // 616 Vernon Ave
Reliably serving Stumptown. Help me navigate, I'm from the city.
OKANAGAN
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Pink Cherry // 111 Hudson Ave, Salmon Arm
Your 49th Parallel fix in the middle of nowhere.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDEvgYYjx6A/?taken-at=269973871&hl=en
Triumph // 3401 A 30th Ave, Vernon
Surprisingly trendy given the location.
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