Brewing great coffee is considered an art by many, and in a city saturated with shops around every corner, only a few select roasters have risen above the rest in terms of both quality and variety.

• Elysian Coffee

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  Vancouver may be full of cafes that are okay at best, but that is not the case with Elysian. A taste of an espresso shot straight up, or a classic Americano will reveal Elysian's attention to quality.

• Pallet Coffee Roasters

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  New to the coffee scene, this little cafe delivers a delicious cup in a modern interior. We love how you can see the behind the scenes view of coffee roasting too.

• Platform 7

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  A staple in Hastings Sunrise, Platform 7 is a true brew bar that serves up a delicious cup alongside it's train themed interior.

• Kafka's Coffee & Tea

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  Don't be fooled by its title, for the team at Kafka's take their coffee just as seriously as their tea, and excel at both. Complete your order by pairing your drink with a delicious baked treat.

• Prado

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  Couldn't have a cafe list without some Commercial Drive representation. Prado is a rustic little shop that serves 49th Parallel Coffee and does so with panache.

• Timbertrain Coffee Roasters

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  At Timbertrain's, they've got the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee down to an absolute science. You also don't want to miss out on their unique selection of home-made snack foods.

• East Van Roasters

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  This social enterprise specializes in chocolate and coffee (now that's a winning combination), while following a "bean-to-bar" motto with everything prepared on site from fresh, organic ingredients.

• JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

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  Although a coffee chain, the dedication that each location has to their roasts is undeniable. Established in 1996, JJ Bean still stays true to its founding principles of "the best taste wins."

• Milano Coffee Roasters

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  The Italian roots of Milano's founding fathers are still reflected in their coffee creations to this day, with their story being a part of Milano's authentic appeal to West Coast coffee lovers.

• Revolver Coffee

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  Revolver promises to satisfy even the most refined of palettes, as it's clear upon walking into this stylishly designed Gastown shop, that the staff take their coffee very seriously.

• Trees Organic Coffee & Roasting House

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  With a tagline of "best cheesecakes in Vancouver," and an equally compelling coffee menu, Trees is a local favourite to grab a quality bite or a cup.

• 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters

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  Perhaps one of the best known roasters in the city, 49th Parallel is deserving of its notoriety only because of their consistently good coffee creations, and to-die-for donuts.