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Small Victory

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"Located on Homer Street between Helmecken and Nelson, SVB is currently (June 13, 2020) open for take-out. Line up safely, place an order and pay at..."

Yes. We,re Eating Again.

"This is a busy location but both times I've went, we manage to snag a table after hopping around some temporary spots on benches and random chairs...."

J-doug131

"Review is for Granville St. Beautiful bakery. Coffee is spot on, small menu with great food presentation. Nice staff and quick service. This is close..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Barista handle coffee beans and tea leaves with care. They are all professional. I enjoyed the coffee & the bakery items at the bar table...."

Mrs Liu

"After suffering bad coffee in Whistler for a week. Yes they make it in buckets with garden hoses we looked forward to some decent coffee in..."

Big Jim

"The place just has a university vibe to it. Lots of one-on-one tables, people on MacBooks and chatty conversions. The coffee is not half..."

MiffyEats

"One thing that I miss about Melbourne whenever I'm travelling is coffee. Nothing beats the coffee culture in Melbourne, and being able to get any..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Love the coffee, pastries, and sandwiches. Best place to hang out on a Saturday casual brunch. I like sitting and watching the Barista make their..."

Christina Chan

"Small Victory is a popular bakery in Downtown that I've been meaning to visit for the longest time. The place was pretty busy when I arrived there..."

Willow Yang

"Fancy, pricey, yummy. Been here multiple times. Their almond croissants are my favorite thing so far. Not a fan of their regular croissants. Great..."

LiveToEat

"Food & drinks here at Small Victory are relatively reasonably priced. I would order any of the croissants again and again. The cakes also looked very..."

VanFoodies

"Yaletown may have it’s share of cafes but never a mix of cafe and bakery like Small Victory. This shop has a cool aesthetic to it with it’s..."

Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos

"Came here today and the Tiramisu was absolutely amazing! Very sweet and delicious, the service was great, tried the Iced Tea out and the Bakery was..."

Shirley Hong

"Amazing dessert and pastries! A definite must try, they have the best almond croissants that I have ever had and their "exotic white chocolate cake"..."

E A

"I feel speechless.. so I'll keep this short;Unique decor concept- right down to the honeycomb boardsBeautiful pastries, that are every bit..."

Renea

"Great little coffee shop with delicious pastries both savory and sweet. Amazing coffee! Stopped in for a quick pastry and a coffee with a..."

Schisari

"Super cute spot for a casual date. I liked the idea of getting mini desserts and doing a sort of tasting (extra points for presentation!). The salted..."

J.Grab

"Another Cutsie place to eat. I ordered the vegetarian breakfast croissant with a mocha and my friend ordered the chicken pit pie I believe. The..."

YVR Foodie

"A perfect little (not so little) slice of coffee heaven in the heart of the city. Great open kitchen concept, always clean and handmade everything...."

Dgrange10

"The presentation of the baked goods and drinks are so adorable with the wooden trays they are layer out on! The place was roomy with wonderful staff...."

DineVancity

"Amazing coffee. They seriously know their coffee and serve it well. Being from Melbourne, Australia, we have high standards. These guys surpassed..."

Caithlin Power

"I frequent this cafe so maybe I'm biased, but it is hands-down one of the best spots in the city for a beautiful coffee and delicious snack. Their..."

Brenton Crawford

"Walking into Small Victory, I am welcomed by a very bright and open space. The interior is super cute with gold accents. It's the perfect place to..."

Angel Liu

"What an awesome little coffee shop! Nice airy layout, ample seating, and freshly baked yummy goods are all highlights of this place. Now if they'd..."

Kabir

"had a strawberry shortcake and a wagonwheel i will say that the place is in the heart of yaletown and accesible by skytrain and the place..."

Marv Wang

"One of the best coffee shop/bakeries in town, without a doubt! The coffee they have is fantastic - way better than the chains, and notably better..."

KS

"Heard from a friend that their coconut cake is quite good. We went there try and the cake is very moist with a layer of custard like filling in..."

Stella

"Sophia Rizos brought me to this lovely Cafe/Bakery in Yaletown. As I walked down Homer I could smell the baked goods from a block away, I kid you..."

Vivian Chung

"The real story of a great coffee shop is finding someone who is passionate, knowledgeable and radiates complete satisfaction from their work. So..."

Vancouver Barista

"Small Victory has a great array of baked goodies as well as come cheesecake! Located in Yaletown, they are a just a few blocks away from the Canada..."

Constant Cravings

"Fantastic coffee and super indulgent croissants make Small Victory one of the best coffee stops in Vancouver. Service is always amazing and the..."

Bakesandbrunches

"I've been to SV a couple of times now, and this is a great place to just casually chill and take a break from running your errands. I love their..."

Unepetitfoodie

"Unpretentious and elegant cafe with sophisticated selection of pastries and desserts. Approachable staff and good seatings too. Would definitely come..."

Ayumonojen

"Wonderful cafe, good eats, nice coffees, delicious iced jasmine tea, indulgent desserts, sweet staff, beautiful decor! Will be back for..."

Zoe

"Sipped on a delicious London Fog latte and snacked on a slice of coconut cake while working on my laptop at the bar. The latte had pronounced..."

Coconut

"Lovely bakery in Yaletown with delicious sandwiches and baked good. I had a warm chicken sandwich, lemon tart and chocolate hazelnut..."

NomNomYVR

"Having seen mouthwatering photos from Small Victory Bakery on Instagram, I was enticed to try out their coffee and baked goods. For a late Friday..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Posted on May 23, 2015 by mag_mei I was here today meeting with a manager of Zamato. And what better place to meet a fellow food lover than at a..."

Maggi Mei

"Chocolate chip cookies are the best at Small Victory, I have yet to try their cold brew. It's always nice to stop by and grab a delicious latte or..."

Jessica Lopez

"This is a lovely cafe with some unique menu items. My kids tried the iced tea and watermelon juice and didn't like them and the staff offered to make..."

Bonnie Way

"A gem.. Excellent service, delicious salted caramel cheesecake, not noisy or overly busy and delicious juices. I'll be..."

DanoRama

"I ordered a Latte ($3.75), which came promptly. Nice presentation, I like the little wooden planks they use, the geometry of the shapes work out..."

BitterSweetLife Food

"This is one of my favourite new coffee shops. The staff are super friendly and the coffee is always delicious. The place exudes a cool, casual vibe..."

Leigh T

"First time checking out this bakery, located conveniently in Yaletown. Open spaces, drip coffee, and good vibes.. Small victory is the place to..."

The Foodiographer

"They’ve got a really great coffee menu that they rotate. This is the reason that I keep on going back, and it happens to be right next to my..."

Syd

"I love Small Victory! The staff, the food, the ambiance are all amazing. Everyone from our office goes there at least three times a day. For drinks I..."

Murielle

"There is nothing to dislike about Small Victory. Not only do they have quality coffees and teas, but they bake all their own bread and desserts. The..."

Sophia Rizos

"Great Americanos - every time! And the pastries are fabulous too. Croissants are crispy and flaky outside while remaining deliciously soft and..."

Adrienne Cousins

"Earl Gray Tart. Creamy. Just the right sweetness. Tender, flaky crust. Delicious!EDIT: Hmmm, I thought I was just adding a menu item, but..."

Pa Ool

"The cafe is located in Yaletown, and was actually quite busy when I dropped by on this rainy Wednesday afternoon. Love the modern, geometric design..."

Rachel Ma

"Small Victory Bakery offers decent eats and drinks. However I did not feel the small victory that I was wishing for, finding the price tags..."

Picky Diner

"Every baked good is made on-site, another asset you quite need in order to achieve a large portion of consumers in this city. If you happen to come..."

Long Live Feasts

"The best you'll currently find in Yaletown for pastries and baked goods. Yaletown didn't offer much for baked goods and pastries for a long time, the..."

Alex Cameron

"Finally...A True Neighborhood Bakery. Not only is the bread fantastic, but this bakery competes to be the best coffee house in the city. Try any of..."

Mtimo

"Delicious lemon tart. I loved the look of this place and it is a nice spot to grab a coffee and sit with friends. The lemon brulee tart is..."

Vancouver Foodie

"Great Coffee Shop. Extremely friendly staff, kickass baked goods, nice open vibrant spacewhat more can you ask for?They serve drip and..."

Mister Y

"The fourth Brunch Crawl of the series, the Downtown Brunch Crawl boasted a diverse selection of eight different restaurants. From newly-opened..."

Bethany Ho, Bites Of Vancouver

"What I like so far about SVB, is clearly how hard their working and trying. They're already very well staffed with a bunch of workers in their..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"a bit pricey but so cute! super trendy and aesthetic cafe and pastries were very yummy. Seems super popular as it was difficult to find an empty..."

Karina Sanchez

"Have to stop by for a post yoga workout. Arrived around 115p so it wasn't crowded. I had the Chicken Pot Pie for lunch. Loved that flaky crust. ..."

Darnell Kebo

"First of all, I love the branding and look of the store - very much appreciated! Most importantly though - great pastries, sweets, and breads! My..."

Ramiro Alejandro Restrepo

"Their baked goods are delicious and I am addicted to their almond croissants. Flaky, buttery and the right flavor. Their scones are moist, flaky, and..."

Ferzana Samnani

"The almond croissant was excellent, but the croissant donut with pistachio cream filling was not good. No really texture and the cream didn’t taste..."

Gurv

"This is a cute cafe in yaletown. Great place to sit and chat with friends may it be inside or out on the patio. They got lots of pastries, desserts..."

Shonnah

"Super cute bakery that has a nice aesthetic. I highly recommend their almond croissants. But, everything is super yummy here so choose whichever one..."

Katya

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"Open short hours but worth the visit. Great food with some gluten free and vegan options. Reasonably priced. Really good service with helpful..."

Sue Herbert Hargreaves

"Delicious! I'm the only GF person in my family but I chose this restaurant for Mother's Day brunch bases on reviews. It's a long way to go from..."

Lisa Cowan Pineo

"Favourite breakfast spot for our family. The food (especially the waffles) are heavenly. Everything is home made, and we really enjoy their gluten..."

Gabby Gabriella

"Always excellent. My fav breakfast place since they are great at making modifications for allergies and their chicken and waffles are out of this..."

Eva Sosnowska

"I tried the Valhalla Waffles and I just loved them, the combination of flavors was just perfect!! This are the best I have ever..."

Greta Sanchez Estrella

"I planned to take a picture of my food when it arrived but I just couldn't wait.... absolutely..."

Steph Sywak

"Good and service were outstanding! Their ability to avoid my food allergies was..."

Cindy Shirley

"What a nice cozy place the ambience is terrific, glad i found this wonderful..."

Jim Hatch

"My sister & I have brunch here fairly regularly. She is GF, and I am always hungry, I prefer the GF waffles, as I love the almond & coconut flour,..."

Mitchell David Smythe

"First time visiting and everything we had was great. Simple and delicious~ will probably dropping by again in the near..."

Tori

"Best egg Benedict's in the city. Waffles tastes..."

Mark Liangco

"This is an excellent restaurant! Great staff, wonderful Norwegian..."

Cheryl Neff Stigum

"At first I thought "Salmon on a waffle??? What is this madness?!?!?" Do yourself a favour and try it, it was..."

Ryan Watts

"Great service and awesome food! Want to try other waffles. So many good looking waffles...."

Midori Manabe

"Excellent restaurant. Great food and fair..."

Wiliam Leal

"Located at the very foot of Victoria Drive near Powell Street, we arrived Saturday morning at around 10:30 and were able to get a table right away...."

Yes. We,re Eating Again.

"I love this place; however, you truly have to time the time to go because it can get packed. The staff really know the menu and can help you choose..."

Dani Bee

"I love Scandinavian culture and food and I wanted to try this place for a while. Thankfully, I managed to do that today. While they had a good..."

Everything But Weddings

"Food is amazing and so different from other restaurants. Great service and nice staff! Family and including my young kids loved it! We will back! ..."

D Cantelon

"Today’s post is a bit special and different, because it features Scandinavian brunch! Once you get in, you wait to get seated and then you order at..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"This is a nice cafe/bakery located near the end of Victoria Drive, just a few blocks from Hasting Street. They are probably best known for their..."

Willow Yang

"Scandilicous was a pleasant find. We were looking for a brunch place to try and I happened to stumble upon this place in a quick search. Sign outside..."

Jonny

"The waffles are tasty and the portions are big. We came here for Dine Out Vancouver 2018 and were pleased with the value for our money. More..."

NeverSayWhen

"• hidden gem along Victoria drive• street parking available• opens at 0700• try to limit your stay for an hour as it gets busy..."

KOOkiecream

"Not sweet enough, or maybe I was just craving more sugar after only 2 hours of sleep following a graveyard shift. Lots of spices and foam near the..."

Louisa Ng

"Great waffles. Plain were awesome, chicken and waffles was worth every penny. Been here twice in two days! Coffee was subpar but jj beans across the..."

Kevin Nelson

"Great place for brunch. Nice and delicious.Been here a few times and still can't beat the waffles. Expanded menu for breakfast and brunch a..."

EDG

"I've been here a couple of times and have always enjoyed the food! The coffee is a little like (not acidic but just light) for me but that's ok. I..."

Aimee C

"When I first heard the name “Scandilicious”, thoughts of food porn immediately came to mind. After all, why else would they put the word..."

Penny And Rusty

"Stopped in on Toonie Tuesday for some waffles, crisp and delicious. Ladies were friendly, they caught a mistake on billing that I didn't see and made..."

Dez

"Oh man oh man, this place rocks. Maybe it's because it's just down the street from me, how we they have mastered the waffle and aren't shy about it...."

DanoRama

"It may not look fancy, but is sure a unique place filled with entertaining good freshly baked food and the next generation of Vancouver's hipsters...."

Somerville Kitchen

"We got there before the brunch rush on a sunny Saturday morning and were able to enjoy a leisurely meal. I split an order of the chicken and waffles,..."

Teresa McCarthy

"Creative Classics. Some of the best waffles around. Even though many of the creations look like they're trying to be original, they are actually..."

Laughingman

"Port side location: Ambience relaxed, despite all tables being full. Helpful, friendly staff.Meatballs were good but not as moist and juicy..."

Extrememom

"To die for sourdough. A friend and I stopped into Scandilicious the other day and were very pleasantly surprised. The interior is full of wood and..."

Ebakerie

"This place is becoming one of my two go-to brunch spots in the hood. Staff are friendly, food is consistently good, and coffee is strong! Usually..."

S Y

"Yum! Yum! Yum! Good vibes with great waffles. It was my first time here so I talked to one of the staff and she suggested me to get the chicken &..."

Emily Lu

"Great selection of savoury & sweet waffles, with breakfast & sandwiches available too. The waffles have a vegan option which I've been told are quite..."

Lora H

"I was told this place is a hidden gem known for amazing breakfast and lunch fare..and I couldn't describe it any better! I had the omelette of the..."

Travis M

"We were very excited to try this restaurant. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles and the MBJ burger. Food looked great but tasted even better...."

Jack Lee

"I was pleasantly surprised by this place! I was in the neighborhood the day before I tried it out, and then brought my partner there. She ordered Den..."

Wes Rundle

"Cute breakfast/lunch place. Often busy, but go in the afternoon to avoid the rush. Waffles are good and ready quick. Been several times lately and..."

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