Aiyaohno Cafe

Honestly amazing! We had a couple of vegan sandwiches and drinks, so so delicious and affordable, worthy of a 5 star rating. BUT the lady serving us was so so lovely! Really knowledgeable about the food and drinks, gave loads of local recommendations, even sending us to other food places she recommends (before that we were considering just coming back here twice in one day). My partner bought a t-shirt, which she loves. We got stickers as well, cause we absolutely loved the branding and vibes. See if you can find the sticker on my laptop ☺️

Charming cafe with a menu inspired by Japanese countryside cafes. They sell coffee and tea, specializing in matcha, as well as light meals and some baked goods. The food is vegetable-forward and health-conscious with seafood, vegetarian, and vegan options. You can also buy tins of matcha. You need to be buzzed in to enter the building. There's a sign posted at the door with the number to dial. I didn’t have to announce myself or anything, they just let me in when I buzzed. I tried their vegan chick’n caesar sandwich, matcha coconut mochi, and the Koolfest iced sencha with kinome and guava. Really good all around. The sandwich had a slightly different flavour from the typical caesar I was expecting - more mustardy - but was very tasty. It was a little messy because there was so much stuffed into the sandwich. The matcha mochi (like a butter mochi) had a VERY satisfying texture, super soft with a little bit of a crisp surface. The drink was also really good. I really liked the real guava puree. The kinome flavour was unique but subtle. I found the environment here to be unpretentious and comfortable despite the neighbourhood. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the matcha they sell. I am definitely interested in coming back to try something with matcha. Side note: it would be really nice if there were glass cups for cold drinks for dine-in instead of only plastic!

INCREDIBLE HIDDEN GEM - check it out before tiktok finds it. The owners are lovely, and kind. the food is unbelievable, i had the egg omelette sandwich. highly recommend. the matcha was incredible. overall one of the best spots.

Cute café, delicious food and matcha drinks! Owners are so nice and gave us other great restaurant recommendations too. This place was so good that my friends and I came back before our flight home. I ordered the roast miso sake sablefish on multi-grain rice again.

I just went back from another Aiyaohno Cafe brunch. Quality is still consistent, sandwich and coffee are all so good. I’ve always made my way to visit if I can and won’t hesitate to come back and maybe even bring some friends to introduce this hidden gem. ————————————————————————— This hidden Japanese café, tucked between Gastown and Chinatown, is worth visiting. Don’t be discouraged by its location on Hastings—it’s open 8 AM to 3 PM, so in my experience it’s relatively safe during the day. So, I stopped in for coffee and a pastry after lunch but ended up trying the BC Uni Sando, which was fresh and a unique sandwich with sea urchin roe in and on it with the fresh vegetable overload, a Bird Seed cookie and a cup of mocha to close my lunch appetite—and they were all great! There’s uniqueness to each one of them from the unique hand-made mug on that mocha, a BC sea urchin roe which I also don’t find just anywhere, and the bird seeds on the cookie. The owners and staff were a delight to chat with. I’ll definitely return with curious family and friends to share this experience with and try more from their menu, which features quality ingredients and intriguing options.

A cute and quaint café tucked in a lobby! The staff are very kind. They provide a variety of drinks that are crafted and tested, providing customers with insight on how to best enjoy them! We only had drinks but would love to come again for food. There is also a restroom if you ask them for the key!

The owners are extremely welcoming! I enjoyed my iced matcha with house-made strawberry sauce. The balance was PERFECT. The slight bitterness of the matcha+milk+sweet sauce=delightful. Will try some of the food options next time. The noodles seem to be a hit!

The umami packed truffled ramen egg sandwich is a standout at this cafe. I also enjoyed a matcha latte and matcha cookie this visit. All the delicious teas are sourced from Kyoto, Japan.

Cute little cafe tucked in Gastown/Chinatown. Staff were so friendly and I decided to come here in between my shift during my lunch break to enjoy the cafe vibes Good selection of menu items and drinks. I tried the truffled ramen egg sandwich - it was filling and tasty however I personally wished there was more of the truffle flavor in it.

This is a relatively hidden cafe in Vancouver. I is worth a visit with its delicious menu items and drinks. The cafe is run by a couple, with the mugs being handmade by them! The vegan dumplings were my favourite and would go back for it again! The Hojichai latte was a nice warm beverage. They also sell super cute merch at the store. There is limited seating inside, so it can very difficult with a group. Definitely a spot to catch up with a friend.

My first time visiting this spot since it used to be the Iktsu matcha/coffee stand! I'm glad that another kind and friendly couple has opened shop here. To get into the building, you have to wave to the owner through the takeout window and she has to come around and open the door for you. A bit inconvenient for everyone, but that's the building security. It's a cozy seating area with a few tables and couches. The cups they serve water/drinks in are so unique - I believe they are hand-built ceramics with interesting shapes! Not my favourite, but it gave a cool touch to the cafe. The smoked sockeye salmon sandwich was delicious! The lightly toasted milk bread was soft to bite into, with the smoky fish balanced with the vegetables. I'd like to try some of their other sandwiches! The miso sake glazed sablefish lunch combo was so tasty - the fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The purple rice was soft and fluffy - my friend and I even asked the owners what rice blend and rice cooker they use! The vegetable and salad mix was good too. I could have done with less rice and more fish to balance out the whole dish, as I felt the rice ratio was large. I can't wait to visit again and try their matcha latte!

Great cafe, friendly service and great food. We had a very good Matcha latte and Latte. Their Matcha cookie is Crispy outside, chewy inside, and filled with nuts, so delicious in taste and texture. Tan tan noodle is delicious and the noodle has a great texture and freshly made. We love finding it in a dog friendly work building, so now we can bring fur baby here.

Delicious coffee, one of the best my girlfriend and I had in Vancouver. Worth a visit, but on the rougher part of town.

Aiyaohno is not your ordinary cafe but also offers catering. This little jewel is also known for it's vegetarian & vegan options, vegan dumplings & rice bowls. I used them for a business catering event for 40 people & they did not disappoint. The husband/wife team met my specific request in making square & circled shaped canapés - Sq. Watermelon with Balsamic vinegar, Round Cucumber/Feta, Round Raspberry Cheesecake & Brownie squares. I highly recommend them for your catering option.

This delectable establishment is tucked away in an unassuming building with the world's loveliest employees. I'd visit Vancouver again just to give them more of my business!

Stopped by for a nice post-workout lunch. I got the roast miso sake sablefish ($18.50). Really enjoyed the fish over the bed of rice and the salad as well. Very well dressed. It's also hot chocolate festival -- so it was extra busy today for the first day! I got the plum wine hot chocolate and it comes with an amazingly delicious truffle.

This place was SO GOOD! The first time I tried it was a few months ago, I had their Sakura latte and the vegan BLT sandwich and I was in LOVE! There's something about the word "vegan" that intimates people and honestly I wasn't too keen about it too. But this place proved me wrong. I went again last month and I ordered the sesame dan dan ramen! Boy was that ever delicious!! I also ordered the hojicha latte. Yummy!! Also, the owners are super friendly and helpful. Feel free to ask them any questions about their food, they are very easy to talk to! :)

Located in the old Iktsuarpok Coffee Stand, they also have a storefront with a small seating area. The couple behind the counter are just as friendly and serve a variety of drinks and food. We got a flat white as well as one of their special summer drinks - ume matcha tonic which reminded me of their take on an espresso tonic. I quite enjoyed their flat white and would definitely recommend this place when in the area amongst tough competition with other outstanding coffee spots and cafes in the area.

First time checking out Aiyaohno Cafe. The entrance door is locked on the weekend so just wait for someone to let you in. Shared an obaachan's plum wine stash ($8.75), matcha kinako soybean walnut powder cookie ($4.50), creamy shiso pesto udon ($14.50) and roast miso sake sablefish ($18.50). The hot chocolate special was rich but not too sweet, with a subtle sour end note. The matcha kinako cookie was fantastic (great chew, nutty). Miso cod was incredibly tender. Pesto udon special was an interesting fusion dish with plenty of vegetables. Will come back soon try more things.

Food was delicious - i ordered the BC smoked salmon, which was killer. To my pleasant surprise, though, the miso sauce was the star of the show. Service - Impeccable. they are rly nice there! Asked about my day and where I'm from and generally was responsive and kind. Ambiance - Cute! Located inside the lobby of a luxe (and frankly, stuffy) hotel and because of that feels a little out of place for such a trendy feeling spot. Not their fault though. 10/10 they really pull their weight to add character to the lobby hahaha. Also, the small thrift/consignment store is fun to peruse while waiting for your order - good finds too, but not sure about the prices though since they are not on the clothes. Wasn't interested in buying clothes so didn't ask about that. Sweet spot! 10/10

The people were great, the udon and salad soggy and flavorless. Absolutely not as expected based on reviews.

Incredibly thoughtful and full-of-character cafe with a great menu that caters to all dietary desires! The cherry on top of the delicious hot chocolate I had was the amazing handmade mug and bowl it and the side dish were served in - made by one half of the couple who runs the cafe! Highly recommend visiting and supporting them - just be sure to check their unusual hours before doing so!

Came by for the hot chocolate festival to try their ume and whiskey inspired hot chocolates. Both were very rich but not sweet. I wish I could detect the ume and whiskey notes more in each of the hot chocolates though.

Very tasty, rather inauthentic vegan ramen great for a lunch-time option in this area (closed for dinner). Located in a very rough part of town, it's not so pleasant walking here. The cafe is located in a big, old heritage building with other offices, and you need to be let in, as the main door is kept locked (a good idea here). The cafe is tiny and there are a handful of casual tables. I got the Sesame Chili Tan Tan Ramen ($14.50 plus tax; vegan), which came out in under 10 minutes. It's served in a wide bowl, unlike most ramens, and with a not ideal recyclable spoon that isn't great for broth. Nevertheless, the actual dish is excellent: you get a nice portion of kale noodles and all sorts of veggies (spinach, cooked Chinese greens, pickled veggies, cucumber, a few slices of carrot, and some salad leaves. The broth is rich, sesame-y, and savoury, but not spicy at all, with a really nice flavour complexity. Really quite an impressive dish in a city with now tons of vegan ramen options. The service was unfailingly kind and eager to find any way to improve what they do. If you find yourself in this area for lunch, I'd recommend checking them out.

Aiyaohno is a gem in Gastown with lots of vegan options. I ordered the vegan Beet LT and a special hot chocolate with Japanese whiskey. The sesame milk for the chocolate was a free upgrade. The owners are very sweet and friendly. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend them for their delicious, healthy and well portioned food ! The menu is amazing and the customer service is really great. The atmosphere is local, family owned and friendly. I will definitely be back I'd take a photo but it tasted so good I ate it too fast

found this place on Instagram while doing research for a trip to Vancouver. Although not in the best area I didn't mind making the trip! We unfortunately just ate so we didn't get anything to eat but I will for sure get something next time because everything looked and sounded so good! The owners were working and made us such delicious drinks and they were super appreciative that we found them online and made a trip out there. We got the salted sakura latte and the cassis lavender latte. Definitely recommend :) good

Wonderful treasure hunt find definitely worth seeking out for delicious unusual fresh tasty food from lovely proprietors. Wanted to keep coming back to try more.