Very busy location and hard to get a seat. Baristas are knowledgable and the drinks I get from here are always made with love. Patio is really nice on a sunny day.
There are a few different locations of Caffe Artigiano downtown. We visited the one across from the Vancouver Art Gallery. We picked up some macaroons next door at Faubourg before ordering drinks here at Artigiano. We sat in the patio which extends across between the 2 shops. The patio is rather spacious and it was a nice day so it was preferred than indoors at Artigiano. The coffee shop was rather dark and stuffy so it was not comfortable to be sitting inside. It was not as comfortable as the Main street location.
I like this Artigiano location. It has plenty of space to find a table even when it is busy, and it is perfect for a mid morning or afternoon coffee or tea break.
I ordered a hazelnut soy latte ($5). I get excited when barista’s do latte art on my drinks because it makes them feel special. The latte itself was perfectly executed with microbubbles that had a thick texture. This latte isn’t foamy and frothy like Starbucks ones are. The hazelnut flavour was subtle and added a hint of sweetness to the drink, but still allowed the bold coffee flavour to be the star. I loved my latte from Artigiano, and if they didn’t ding me for substituting milk for soy, I would return frequently. The quality is definitely there and they take the time to make your coffee right, but it is pricy. Recommendation: Yes, for a beautiful looking and tasting latte. Tagged: feature
There are days in the office when I really don’t want to venture far for some breakfast or lunch. Downstairs from my office is a Caffe Artigiano, so it’s quite convenient to just grab and go. Even though there are lots of other cheaper coffee places around – Tim Hortons and Starbucks don’t even compare.
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