Pallet Coffee Roasters

"One of the top roasters in town, Pallet now has several shops around Vancouver, each one tailor-made to its location. But it all started at this East Van spot, which also happens to be the roaster. The building was once a fish-processing plant, and the owners—a group of friends with a shared passion for coffee and food—gutted it and started from scratch, creating a space that mixes the neighborhood’s industrial feel with a woodsy warmth. When it comes to the coffee itself, the breadth is remarkable, with ten different types on rotation at any given time; the build-your-own sandwich option is also popular. (We recommend the avocado bruschetta.)" - Jennifer Van Evra