4 Thirst Quenching Reasons to Start and End Your Day in Yaletown

Image: TEAJA Tea

Vancouver is full of amazing neighbourhoods; each with a unique flair. The historical Yaletown area’s attraction comes from its industrial brick buildings and trendy shops and restaurants. There’s also a multitude of fitness and wellness options available. But what I especially love about Yaletown is that it’s the best place to start and wind down your summer day in the city – with a refreshing beverage enjoyed while people watching on a patio!

Have a refreshing affogato in Vancouver. | Image: Caffe Artigiano

COFFEE

Are you one of those people who doesn’t feel human until they’ve had their java fix? Vancouver is well known for its coffee culture and Yaletown has a lot and some of the best spots for your morning dark roast and afternoon iced coffee (or affogato!) Here are some local spots that you will love:

Blenz Coffee (338 Helmcken Street)
Caffè Artigiano (302 Davie Street)
JJ Bean (402 Davie Street)
Rocanini Coffee Roasters (863 Beatty Street)
Small Victory (1088 Homer Street)
Bean Around the World (1002 Mainland Street)
Trees Organic Coffee (1391 Richards Street)

Image: Cha Le Tea

TEA

Personally, my morning elixir is tea. All the coffee shops have excellent selections of their own teas, but there are three shops in Yaletown that are all tea, all the time. If you’re wanting something especially refreshing, berry flavoured teas make perfect iced teas! I’ve also become fond of iced tea lattes sweetened with honey.

TEAJA Tea (1072 Mainland Street)
Cha Le (1207 Hamilton Street)
O-Cha Tea Bar (1116 Homer Street)

Image: The Juice Truck

JUICE/SMOOTHIES

Whether you want to start your day with healthy kick, replenish after experiencing the city’s nightlife. or fuel up after cycling or walking around the city, Yaletown’s juice and smoothie bars are where it’s at. A green juice or smoothie is the perfect antidote and will make you feel amazing.

The Juice Truck (1022 Mainland Street)
Jusu Bar (518 Davie Street)
Living Produce (1168 Hamilton Street)
Leafy Box (1155 Pacific Blvd)
Jugo Juice (202 Davie Street)

Image: Blue Water Cafe

HAPPY HOUR

You were hoping this would be part of this list, weren’t you? I would not leave you hanging. It is patio season, after all! All of Yaletown’s restaurants have great urban patio seating (some on the roof!), and they all have happy hour (usually 3-5 ish pm). A Negroni, glass of Rosé, pint of beer or a margarita on the rocks can’t be beaten after a day exploring in the city sunshine.