Nemesis Coffee Gastown

Cafe · Downtown

Nemesis Coffee Gastown

Cafe · Downtown

302 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4, Canada

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Hip, light-filled coffeehouse with artisanal pastries & all-day brunch, plus coffee, tea & kombucha.

302 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4, Canada Get directions

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@bonappetit

"Nemesis is anything but. Huge windows invite you into a beautifully designed expanse of blond-wood counters and seating, ideal for anything from a quick coffee-and-snack pause or a leisurely meal. While the beans have a starring role here—they source from a range of roasters, such as Lüna, see below—the food is reason enough to come. Cauliflower hash (gorgeous warm-spiced florets piled with crispy fingerling potatoes and a poached egg) leaves corned beef in the dust. If you are craving something meaty, go with a Scotch egg. The pastry case is rivaled only by Their There’s and is stocked with savory tarts, morning buns, danishes, croissants, and a particularly infamous chocolate cashew sea salt cookie. With sunshine streaming through those oversized windows and a Lüna pour-over and a cookie in hand, there may not be a nicer place to be in all of Vancouver." - ByChris Morocco

A Coffee-Obsessive’s Guide to Drinking the Best Coffee in Vancouver | Bon Appétit

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@cntraveler

"The owners of this top Gastown coffee bar set out to start a culture magazine, but ended up with one of the city’s top coffee shops instead. Unlike other top Vancouver coffee shops, Nemesis isn't a roaster. Rather, they buy from the best roasters around the world, and the baristas are famed for their pour-overs, which are all tailor-made at the brew bar. There’s also house-made apple cider, various teas, and kombucha on tap—and don't miss the pistachio cream kouign-amann, which one staff member has described as “super dangerous.”" - Jennifer Van Evra

11 Best Coffee Shops in Vancouver | Condé Nast Traveler

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@bonappetit

"GO HERE: for Nemesis’ stellar coffee; lovely options for breakfast, lunch, and sweets; and a Scandinavian-inspired cafe design that makes the most of two huge walls with floor-to-ceiling windows. ORDER: a coffee from the current lineup (Five Elephant out of Berlin, if you see it); mushroom toast; and anything carby from pastry chef Daniel Munoz, like the million-layered kouign-amann. THE VIBE IS: stay-in-your-own-lane chill. The minimalist coffee mecca is popular for lunch, drinking solo with a book, or people-watching on a weekend morning as the Gastown crowd passes by. PRACTICAL STUFF: Open every day: Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (kitchen closes at 4 p.m.); and Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. —Lindsay Anderson" - Condé Nast

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Samantha Bacchus McLeod

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Lovely place, very modern and clean and so quiet, although it has a nice vibe. The staff are efficient and polite. My flat white was perfect, like a great espresso with a splash of milk, love it and the presentation. The Earl Grey tea was too weak, maybe steep it a while longer. The croissant was ok. Side note, it was amazing to see a cleaned up Gastown, lovely!

Kelly Hrelja

Google

This place has the best croissants! They usually have lots of cool flavours to choose from and they are all so decadent. They also have a rotating selection of drinks, in addition to the usual suspects. I hade a delicious hojicha maple latte on this visit! It's usually insanely busy here, but got a table on my last visit and service was excellent.

Alexandra

Google

In something of a ghost town where many stores have been seemingly abandoned, and those that are actually open for business are not readily identifiable, Nemesis stands out as an urban oasis of a Café. Located in a slightly more questionable area of downtown, the hip youngsters that frequent Nemesis are a far cry from the haggered homeless people milling around outside and just across the street at Victory Square. While vagrants are congregating outside, inside, it's a whole other world of bustling energy, filled with cheerful people enjoying their coffee, breakfast, and a large assortment of mouthwatering baked goods that would rival any in a bakery on Robson. I was persuaded to give Nemesis a try as I was in search of a dupe for 49th Parallel's Doug Breakfast Sandwich, and was told that their Bodega Sando was comparable in both taste and price. Essentially, it's a bougie high~class version of an Egg McMuffin, at a staggering $14. And for a few dollars more, you can add avocado and bacon. It comes in the cutest box I've seen in a while, all eyes and a small little protruding tongue. It is a very delicious sandwich, no doubt about that. However, it's not one that I can afford to have every day. The same goes for the baked goods, being that they really are more of a treat, not a daily necessity. I bought some of their cruffins for my coworkers, and they concur that they really are a sweet treat, not an everyday indulgence. I do recommend you give them a try. But be warned, they don't take cash, only card.

Juliet D

Google

Loved the food but not the coffees. Not a lot of space and quite loud, it was hard to have a conversation. The salmon toast is very unique and tasty, not like anything I ate before. My friend loved his Bodega sandwich as well! Pastries looked delicious so we'll probably be coming back for takeout or pastry tasting but not for coffees or brunch inside.

Reza Nickmanesh

Google

An experience of an elevated coffee place with unique architecture and great assortments of bakeries. The Turkish breakfast was very flavoured and pretty tasty.

Jesse Bowlen

Google

Great vibes from a local coffee shop. I loved the records surrounding the walls of the shop. The pastries were awesome, along with my apple spiced latte. I would definetly recommend this place.

Shankari Sharma

Google

Budget-friendly, delicious food, friendly service, and reasonable portions sizes. Their pastries are delicious! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a reliable breakfast spot.

Denycia Haley

Google

Lemon and thyme croissant was delicious. Same for the ham and cheese croissant. I also ordered the apple spice latte not realizing it was not a coffee based latte but it was still lovely! The place was very clean and the staff were incredibly sweet and attentive.

@bonappetit

A Coffee-Obsessive’s Guide to Drinking the Best Coffee in Vancouver | Bon Appétit

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@cntraveler

11 Best Coffee Shops in Vancouver | Condé Nast Traveler

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Samantha Bacchus McLeod

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Kelly Hrelja

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Alexandra

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Juliet D

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Reza Nickmanesh

Google

An experience of an elevated coffee place with unique architecture and great assortments of bakeries. The Turkish breakfast was very flavoured and pretty tasty.

Jesse Bowlen

Google

Great vibes from a local coffee shop. I loved the records surrounding the walls of the shop. The pastries were awesome, along with my apple spiced latte. I would definetly recommend this place.

Shankari Sharma

Google

Budget-friendly, delicious food, friendly service, and reasonable portions sizes. Their pastries are delicious! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a reliable breakfast spot.

Denycia Haley

Google

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