Aaron T.
Yelp
As I regularly visit Fife Bakery which also houses Moving Coffee, it has quickly become one of my favourite spots to hang out in and enjoy a cup of coffee. Moving Coffee is run by the cheerful couple of Edmond and his wife Shirley, who welcome me every time I come to visit and chat. I learn so much just from watching the brewing process at the front of the house, as well as talking with Edmond, the Q-grader level barista who roasts the beans in the back.
I still enjoy their signature Espresso roasts of Phantom or Opera as a Latté after being introduced to it by them on my first visit, but I usually let them surprise me with any new roasts that get brought in throughout the year. As a microroastery, they don't offer sweetener or cream/milk on the side as they want you to savor the original tasting notes of the coffee itself. If you want grass-fed organic milk or the alternative oatmilk in your coffee, a latté is your only option. That also means no americanos, just drip coffee or pour over. There are occasionally fact cards available with your espresso that go into detail about each roast's journey from bean to cup, as they source beans from various farms in coffee growing regions. It's also unique that they write tasting notes on the menu, which Edmond discovers during cupping sessions for the beans. So, it serves as a fun personal challenge to discover these delicate notes of citrus, jasmine, pomegranate or chocolate to name a few, when you're the customer drinking the coffee. In summer months, Shirley may also whip up Cascara sodas or Elderflower Sodas for a limited time which are also a treat!
If you are an advanced coffee drinker and are used to paying more for your coffee experience, Moving Coffee has got your back with the highly sought-after Gesha Varietal coffee beans, which are available as a drink option on their menu at varying times of the year. It sells out quite fast with specialty coffee culture being quite large in Vancouver.
Due to the ongoing COVID situation, they have temporarily moved their business from the bakery to online for the time being. They continue to ship out beans from there and record YouTube videos of brewing techniques if you need your coffee fix and want to support a local business.