Revolver is a coffee roaster in Gastown, Vancouver.
Revolver on Cambie in Gastown is Vancouver's reference third-wave roaster and cafe since 2010, the espresso flight format and a rotating guest-roaster bar.
Tip: The espresso flight pairs three roasters side by side at the bar; whole-bean retail for guest roasters too.
Address: 325 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4
Moja Coffee on Commercial Drive is the Korean-roaster's Vancouver branch since 2018 plus the North Van flagship from 2014, a Specialty Coffee Association.
Tip: The Korean-influenced syrups (yuzu, condensed milk) are the bar's calling card; bean retail at the till.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Nemesis Coffee Roastery on Triumph Street is the design-forward East Van roastery with a cafe and bakery counter, two more city branches including Gastown.
Tip: The Triumph roastery has the larger pastry counter and outdoor seating; Saturday cuppings open to the public 10:00.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Milano Coffee on West 8th since 1985 is Vancouver's Italian-Canadian roaster, the city's oldest specialty coffee bar still owner-run by Linda Vincent.
Tip: Italian-roast espresso is the house style; the West 8th branch has the larger sit-down room.
Sources from: Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters is Vancouver's longest-running specialty roaster since 2004, three city cafes plus Lucky's Doughnuts attached at each branch.
Tip: The West 4th flagship is the reference seat; the Main Street cafe has the calmer counter.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi, Guatemala
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Matchstick Coffee Roasters' Riley Park roastery on East 15th since 2013 is a third-wave roaster with five Vancouver cafes and an in-house bakery program.
Tip: The roastery sells beans direct from the warehouse; subscriptions ship every 2 weeks.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Kenya, Rwanda
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail, Subscription
Pallet Coffee Roasters on West Broadway since 2014 is a third-wave roaster with three Vancouver cafes, the in-house pastry program and a slow bar at each.
Tip: The Hastings Sunrise branch has the dedicated tasting flight bar and a Saturday cupping at 10:00.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Honduras, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
