Cozy, relaxing and just pure simple but good. Had the best experience in this great coffee shop. The food was deliciously healthy and the cappuccino's worth coming back for.
And best of all, the staff are awesomely friendly! Thanks Greenhorn :)
This is my fave coffee shop in Vancouver. I live in London, UK and every time I visit my family, I hang out at this coffee shop. Great coffee, artful baristas, smiley staff, great interior!
3.6 /5 I didn't come for their baguette. It turns out the chicken baguette is my favourite. I also tried the waffle with berry sauce, not so sweet, but soft. I would recommend this place for people living close by or work there for a quick lunch.
Best 5 spice chicken baguette I've had yet. Had one yesterday and today for lunch. Great homemade lemonade. And of course the coffee. Will be returning for sure.
There are so many things I love about Vancouver. Ultimately one of my favorite aspects is its cafe culture. Greenhorn is the essence of this evolving culture. What's so unique about this spot and a growing trend in cafe culture is heritage home cafe conversions in suburb areas. This is what greenhorn is. It's got such a unique homely community feel. Large enough to cater to its growing popularity with a wide variety of cozy and modern hipster seating. I love the special touch at the bag which has a record player for music lovers like myself!
Jenn F (abeautifulzen)
+3.5
its hard for me to judge a cafe since the main reason to go, coffee, isn't something i enjoy. finding a cafe that serves good food along with great coffee, at an affordable price, can be a challenge.
for a weekend brunch trip, we tried two quiches, the coconut rice pudding, eggs benny and the shakshuka. over all the mains were quite miniscule for the price they were charging.
though the bennies and shakshuka both had two eggs, they must have been size XS. expertly poached and plated quite prettily, neither was still quite flavorful or filling enough for me to pay the $12 again. the bread served with these two dishes, was perfect though.
the quiches were a good though a bit more cheese could have be used for the kale/goat cheese option. $7 wasn't a bad price for these muffin sized brunch starters.
overall. the food could have used a little bit more flavor and quantity. even after sharing the food, we were still hungry and its not like the bf and i are huge piggies to begin with.
the environment and the decor though were wonderful arty/industrial. this may be a great environment for coffee or some time with a friend but don't go for a meal/
My first visit at this coffee shop in downtown Vancouver. Great interior design. Great baked goods. Coffee was above average. I ordered a cappuccino, a regular latte and a latte with almond milk. All of them were great and tasted smooth except that they were not too hot.
A lot of students or young adults liked to stay at the cafe for a long time. Some were studying with their laptops and reading. It was hard to get a table or seats and enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. I would say "to go" for my coffee.
Greenhorn Espresso Cafe Vancouver located on a quiet corner of Nicola Street and Nelson. I was first attracted to this independent coffee shop because of its decor and record collection. Getting to Greenhorn coffee shop wasn’t exactly easiest with multiple one-way, no exit and the business of Vancouver downtown. But it was worth the inconvenience.
There are some really striking moments in our weekly Search for Vancouver’s Best Coffee. That’s when we hit upon a coffee shop that completely surprises us and sends a jolt into our caffeine-fueled systems – which is how we felt on this milestone Stop 20 of our coffee search. This is when we uncovered the hidden treasure called Greenhorn Espresso Bar.
We drive around, circling several minutes around the convoluted residential streets near the beachy West End – one way, dead end, cul-de-sac, bikes only. If you can locate parking that’s not reserved for local residents, you’ll find it’s worth your time (and tested patience) to experience this beautiful and unique café.
One of my favorite hidden cafes in the West End! Their coffee is amazing and the service is above and beyond what you would expect of your standard cafe. Prices are a little high on the food but their baguettes are worth the dent in your wallet! If you're up for trying something new for breakfast, you should try their in-house made Coconut Black Rice Pudding (pictured).
Wonderful coffee. Great food. Friendly service. Wifi :)
Latte was phenomenal! The carrot cake had a very sweet icing, but was good otherwise. The decor I was nice, with some awesome art and photos on the wall that I enjoyed looking at. Im in love and will be coming back to try the sandwiches!
Cute little place for brunch in the West end. We loved the food and the laid back casual atmosphere of the place. The servers were friendly and complimented the chill vibe of the place. We loved all the dishes and the Vietnamese coffee we ordered, the drip coffee and hot chocolate were meh. I wish they would improve their reservation system as right now the only way to get in is to put your name down and wait outside the cafe until someone calls your name.
I came here with a group of friends for brunch on a Thursday. It can be a little busy because it’s so popular. And I see why! The staff is so attentive and helpful. We were recommended to try the Eggs Benedict, which has a couple of different options to choose from. I chose the Mushroom Benedict, half size. The price difference between half and full is not much, so I suggest just buying the full order (2 pieces) instead. Also ordered Vietnamese coffee (iced, also comes hot). It was pretty delicious as well and complimented my food well! Would totally come again.
There’s a random dinosaur figurine in the kitchen if you can catch it with your eye.
One of the best brunch cafe I've ever been to! My Bacon Eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly. There was a little bit of a kick from the paprika powder on the creamy and savory Hollandaise sauce 😋 I got the full size ($15) and it was worth it! Servers were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend you guys to try!
The mushroom Benny was phenomenal! I paid extra to add avocado on the side and the portion was super generous! The hollandaise was delicious and the coffee is great! Definitely worth a stop for brunch!
I had the salmon Benedict which was very fresh, delicious and flavourful! Good sized portion that will fill you but not make you feel gross. I also had the Americano which hit the spot! Kudos to the staff for their friendly service. The atmosphere is very cute with a nice decor. The restaurant is nestled away into a quiet neighbour hood which makes it a surprising find.
A cute little place tucked away. Their eggs benedict is the best I've ever had and the coffee is so delicious I bought a bag of beans to take home. Only thing I would say is that the place could do with being a little warmer as it did get a little cold in there.
Very very good coffee. BLAT was good value and very tasty. Pleasant and prompt service.
Edit. Came back for a second day for brunch. Breakfast burrito with hot sauce was excellent. Fantastic coffee again and also a really good playlist. The Smiths, Souxie and the Banshees, Jesus and Mary Chain, Gay Numan, New Order, The Sundays. Wow! Who picks the music?
I highly recommend grabbing coffee and food from this cute café!! Everything we ordered was amazing! Also the staff is extremely kind!!
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