Take 5 Cafe Review
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Arieanna & Ianiv give it 4 stars
Coffee 92%
Atmosphere 95%
Service 88%
A review of Take 5 Cafe is long overdue. I have been going to Take 5 for a few weeks now, and have never encountered a bad Americano. Actually, I’ve been very impressed with everything I’ve had there. Ianiv has noted one occassion of a slightly watery Americano, but I have yet to experience this. The coffee is super smooth with a nice whole bodied flavour. Never bitter or tart. I like that it is both bold and subdued at the same time.
I really love the atmosphere of the cafe. Slightly upscale, really comfortable, and so well designed. The materials are top notch – I especially love the little corner nook with the couches, chairs, and table. Great for casual meetings. And for that ‘wow’ factor.
I have had food from Take 5 on a couple of occasions. I have had one sandwich, amazing bread and really outstanding and creative fillings, as well as a very yummy cookie. Roland has given high praise to Take 5 food and coffee, and I intend to go back more often for a lunch of soup & sandwich. The prices for the food are higher than most cafes, but well justified in the gourmet quality you receive.
Take 5 Café™ has been developed to satisfy the needs of today’s business community. Take 5 Café™ offers healthy breakfast, gourmet sandwiches/panini, wraps, salads, baked pastas and desserts. All food items are made fresh in the Take 5 Café™ Central Kitchen and delivered fresh to our Cafes daily.
Pros
- Free WiFi
- Upscale yet comfortable design
- Gourmet food
- Very talented baristas
- Available for private parties with amazing menu options
- Run with the feel of cafe meets chic restaurant (wouldn’t expect less from the Caffe de Medici crew
- one of the city’s best Americano’s
Cons
- Not all locations open weekends [thankfully they are all close together so you have choices]
Take 5 Cafe has four locations for you to choose from:
The United Kingdom Building
429 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
(Granville at Hastings) [Closed weekends]
Coal Harbour
683 Nicola, Vancouver, BC
(Nicola at Pender)
AXA Place
999 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
(West Hastings at Burrard) [Closed weekends]
Pacific Centre
701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
(West Georgia at Howe)
May 4th, 2005 at 10:56 am
I like it there too… very pleasant atmosphere, nice staff, great food, quite cheap. Have the spinach salad.
Last week the nice guy who took my order didn’t ask me if I wanted something to drink. When I mentioned that I’d like a juice as well, he winced and said, “I’m sorry — I should have tried to upsell you.”
September 30th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I disagree, I tried the coffee at one location and it was not good at all. It tased like cheap coffee. The staff were unfriendly and did not pay attention to me while serving at all. They were busy chatting with each other.
Maybe I was not there at the right time??? Anyway, there are many other good coffee shops in Vancouver to go to…
April 18th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
I love the coal harbour location at Nicola/Pender. The new owners are super friendly & the service is superb. Quick, courteous & since I’m a regular, I get discounts everytime!! lol…
I’ve tried all of their food, pastas, salads, paninis, and baked goods. Try the oatmeal bars – they’re delicious!! They even do catering!!!
Can’t say enough good things…
October 14th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
My favorite is the West 4th location. Talk about quaint…cozy seats and free wireless. It’s always busy but I manage a spot. The $2.00 latte is a steal….at that price I can afford to add an extra shot if I need a caffeine kick….and I always add an Addiction Bar to my order. All I can say is the name of the bar says it all! I’ve been to the downtown locations as well,,,,they are all top notch without ridiculous prices. A little more than some, but the fresh food and yummy desserts are worth the extra pennies!
October 14th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
My favorite is the West 4th location. Talk about quaint…cozy seats and free wireless. It’s always busy but I manage a spot. The $2.00 latte is a steal….at that price I can afford to add an extra shot if I need a caffeine kick….and I always add an Addiction Bar to my order. All I can say is the name of the bar says it all! I’ve been to the downtown locations as well,,,,they are all top notch without ridiculous prices. A little more than some, but the fresh food and yummy desserts are worth the extra pennies!
May 31st, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Not at all recommended especially if you’re a vegetarian. I ordered a vegetarian wrap at the Hastings location and was served one with bacon in it. What especially angered me was when the server brought it to our table, I asked again to make sure it was the vegetarian offering as it did not appear to be made with the same tortilla as the ones in their display case. He assured me it was. He was wrong. Nitwits didn’t display any care or concern. Didn’t even offer me my money back. Emailed head office with a complaint and no reply.