let’s go back about ten years... one summer, me and a group of friends would meet up every wednesday after work to play beach volleyball at spanish banks. after that, we’d go for a beer and half price wings. i don’t even remember what the place was called, but man, those wings were good. fast … Continue reading their there
modus
on one of my first visits back to vancouver, I was recommended a couple times but a few people to check out modus. I had to see for myself what all the fuss was about. so i did. I almost walked by it, tbh. it blends in very well with the buildings on busy west … Continue reading modus
almanegra café
when me and wifey moved to mexico city back in december, we stayed in an air bnb for the first three weeks while we found an apartment. the couple we were staying with were awesome. super chill, friendly, and laid back. they were so so helpful during that time.every morning, i'd walk into the kitchen … Continue reading almanegra café
avellaneda café
avellaneda is the epitome of amazing coffee. located in artsy coyoacán, they produce and serve fantastic coffee. for 10 years, carlos and his cousin ximena have been perfecting their skill. from being in a punk rock band to giving his heart, carlos has solidified his name in mexican coffee culture winning top barista in the … Continue reading avellaneda café
revolver coffee
man, for as long as i can remember, revolver has always been a favourite of mine. even years ago, when i knew zero about coffee, i used to just love going there, ordering like a dumb dumb, and just hanging out. its such a cool space, i could stay there all day and watch the … Continue reading revolver coffee
café passmar
passmar is a classic, the og of coffee here in cdmx. back when mexicans only drank instant coffee with a bunch of sugar, salvador introduced a new way to drink coffee. just the fact that his coffee shop is in a mercado (market), shows that he really had to cater to the peoples needs, and … Continue reading café passmar
elysian coffee roasters
visiting elysian was one of my favourite experiences. not only did i learn so much about them that i didn't know before, but it was also my first time ever visiting a roastery, and for someone that has been really into the coffee scene lately, it was a big thing! i met up with chris … Continue reading elysian coffee roasters
matchstick
matchstick will forever have a place in my heart. back when specialty coffee wasn't a big thing yet in vancouver, and i didn't even know anything about it, matchstick was a cool place to just go and hang. my first visit was at their original location on fraser street. i would grab a coffee and … Continue reading matchstick
nemesis coffee
coffee creating culture. that's nemesis' slogan, but they do much more than create culture in the community, they serve awesome coffee from all over the world, one of the best cookies i've ever had, and i understand it all now, its because awesome, super nice owner jess, and his vision for nemesis. i was super … Continue reading nemesis coffee
forte, bread and coffee
sometimes you’ll go to a coffee shop and the coffee is fantastic but there’s nothing to eat, or the selection is sad. or you’ll go to a cool little bakery and they have amazing options but the coffee is meh. forte, is the opposite of that, they have great coffee and delicious baked goods. so … Continue reading forte, bread and coffee
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