--- title: "Top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby, chosen from local press | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/bc/burnaby-2026/guides/top-coffee-shops-burnaby" last_updated: 2026-11-06 meta: description: "Five Burnaby coffee spots named by the Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, and the Burnaby Beacon." "og:description": "Five Burnaby coffee spots named by the Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, and the Burnaby Beacon." "og:title": "Top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby, chosen from local press" "twitter:description": "Five Burnaby coffee spots named by the Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, and the Burnaby Beacon." "twitter:title": "Top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby, chosen from local press" --- BURNABY · COFFEE # Top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby, chosen from local press This guide read coverage from the Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, and the Burnaby Beacon. A coffee shop is included only when a named outlet wrote about it in Burnaby, with at least one article from 2024 or later. Places are ranked by the number of distinct outlets that covered them, then by the date of the newest mention. Checked November 6, 2026. See the 5 places How to cite this guide THE PLACES ## Ranked by the number of outlets. Ties go to the place written about most recently. 1. ![Small Victory Bakery, from its own website](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d0dd9c_ef08181210ef4557bf8c90ee9cd78558%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_2500,h_1330,al_c/d0dd9c_ef08181210ef4557bf8c90ee9cd78558%7Emv2.jpg)Number 1 ### Small Victory Bakery Bakery and coffee bar2 outlets 1214-4580 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, Burnaby Narcity's 2025 guide to Vancouver coffee shops lists Small Victory among its picks and describes it as a locally owned bakery specializing in bread, pastries, and coffee. The Burnaby Beacon's April 2024 newsletter recommends the Burnaby location as a cozy cafe and brunch spot with a solid reputation for artisanal breads, cakes and sweet and savoury pastries. - > “a locally owned bakery specializing in bread, pastries, and coffee” [Narcity, Madelyn Grace](https://www.narcity.com/vancouver/aesthetic-coffee-shops-in-vancouver-local) · best-of list · November 25, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “Doubling as a cozy cafe and brunch spot, Small Victory has three locations in Vancouver and Burnaby (and counting!) with a solid reputation for artisanal breads, cakes and sweet and savoury pastries.” [Burnaby Beacon](https://burnabybeacon.com/p/thursday-april-11-edition-burnaby-beacon-blooms-free-this-year-race-based-data-collection-mosaic-lan) · feature · April 11, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit smallvictory.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://www.smallvictory.ca/) Photo: Small Victory Bakery's website 2. ![Dolce Amore Caffetteria, from its own website](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/62a8af64eafe180bf34e80fa/t/6ae246090ca3b75bde067301/1793213961261/la-famiglia-dolce-amore-logo-only-1200x630.jpg?format=1500w)Number 2 ### Dolce Amore Caffetteria Italian coffee bar and bakery2 outlets 6011 Hastings Street, Burnaby Heights, Burnaby The Georgia Straight described Dolce Amore Caffetteria as part coffee bar, part bakery, part pizza pit stop when it opened in October 2025. Daily Hive covered the opening and noted the menu includes espresso and specialty coffees made from beans sourced from Naples, alongside homemade cornetti, focaccia sandwiches and evening aperitivi. - > “part coffee bar, part bakery, part pizza pit stop” [Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong](https://www.straight.com/food/dolce-amore-caffetteria-brings-italy-to-burnaby) · feature · October 1, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “We truly want Dolce Amore Bar & Caffetteria to become a space for connection, where people can gather throughout the day.” [Daily Hive, Marco Ovies](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dolce-amore-cafe-vancouver) · feature · September 29, 2025 (opens in a new tab) [Visit dolceamore.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://www.dolceamore.ca/) Photo: Dolce Amore Caffetteria's website 3. ![Modus Coffee, from its own website](https://www.moduscoffee.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/circle-logo-2024BLACK.png)Number 3 ### Modus Coffee Coffee roastery and cafe1 outlet 491 Sperling Avenue, Kensington, Burnaby Noms Magazine covered the opening of Modus Coffee's Burnaby outpost in January 2025, noting it offers no blends or dark roasts, only sweet, balanced single-origin coffees. The same outlet's March 2025 Bite of Burnaby feature highlighted Modus Coffee for its curated Beverage Flight that showcases their expertise in specialty coffee. - > “offering no blends or dark roasts, only sweet, balanced single-origin coffees” [Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh](https://nomsmagazine.com/vancouver-cafe-and-roastery-opens-burnaby-outpost-modus/) · feature · January 5, 2025 (opens in a new tab) - > “curated Beverage Flight for Bite of Burnaby, that showcases their expertise in specialty coffee” [Noms Magazine](https://nomsmagazine.com/sweet-treats-bite-of-burnaby-2025/) · best-of list · March 2, 2025 (opens in a new tab) [Visit moduscoffee.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.moduscoffee.com/) Photo: Modus Coffee's website 4. ![Coffizen Coffee Roasters, from its own website](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/40c255_29b9f55ad7744a89948a31ff6ad8c96f%7Emv2.png/v1/fit/w_2500,h_1330,al_c/40c255_29b9f55ad7744a89948a31ff6ad8c96f%7Emv2.png)Number 4 ### Coffizen Coffee Roasters Coffee roastery and cafe1 outlet 104-7655 Edmonds Street, Edmonds, Burnaby The Burnaby Beacon's September 2024 newsletter featured Coffizen Coffee Roasters in its weekly dining section, saying it takes special care in their pour-over coffees and cold foam iced americanos, with baked goods including ham and cheese cruffins, salted caramel scones and frozen cookie cream puffs. - > “This elevated cafe in Burnaby takes special care in their pour-over coffees and cold foam iced americanos, emphasizing quality beverages that pair perfectly with baked goods like ham and cheese cruffins (croissant muffins), salted caramel scones and frozen cookie cream puffs.” [Burnaby Beacon](https://burnabybeacon.com/p/thursday-september-12-2024-edition-burnaby-beacon-city-hall-renovation-land-use-framework) · feature · September 12, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit coffizen.com (opens in a new tab)](https://www.coffizen.com/) Photo: Coffizen Coffee Roasters's website 5. Number 5 ### Bastion Coffee + Kitchen Community centre coffee bar1 outlet 3713 Kensington Avenue, Kensington, Burnaby The Burnaby Beacon's April 2024 newsletter recommended Bastion Coffee + Kitchen, located inside the Christine Sinclair Community Centre, saying it makes great coffee and sandwiches ideal for busy day breakfasts and lunches. - > “Bastion Coffee + Kitchen, located inside the Christine Sinclair Community Centre, makes great coffee and sandwiches ideal for busy day breakfasts and lunches.” [Burnaby Beacon](https://burnabybeacon.com/p/thursday-april-3-2024-edition-burnaby-rcmp-collect-race-based-data-neighbourhood-house-agreement-ann) · feature · April 3, 2024 (opens in a new tab) [Visit burnabyhospitality.ca (opens in a new tab)](https://burnabyhospitality.ca/cafes/bastion-cafe-christine-sinclair/) CITE THIS GUIDE ## How to cite this guide voche.me editors. "Top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby, chosen from local press." voche.me, checked November 6, 2026. https://voche.me/bc/burnaby-2026/guides/top-coffee-shops-burnaby Each place has its own address, such as [https://voche.me/bc/burnaby-2026/guides/top-coffee-shops-burnaby#small-victory-bakery](#small-victory-bakery). QUESTIONS ## Questions this guide answers
What are the top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby? This guide lists Small Victory Bakery in Brentwood, Dolce Amore Caffetteria in Burnaby Heights, Modus Coffee on Sperling Avenue, Coffizen Coffee Roasters on Edmonds Street, and Bastion Coffee + Kitchen inside the Christine Sinclair Community Centre.
How were these coffee shops chosen? Each place was named by a local press outlet: the Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, or the Burnaby Beacon. Only places with at least one article from 2024 or later were included. Rating sites, the businesses' own websites and social media were not used as sources.
Which outlets were read for this guide? The Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, and the Burnaby Beacon.
When was this guide checked? November 6, 2026. Each article cited was read on that date.
What does Small Victory Bakery in Burnaby offer? Small Victory Bakery is at 1214-4580 Brentwood Boulevard in Brentwood. It is a locally owned bakery with a full coffee bar, known for its artisanal breads, croissants and pastries. Narcity named it in its 2025 list of Vancouver coffee shops.
What is Dolce Amore Caffetteria? Dolce Amore Caffetteria is at 6011 Hastings Street in Burnaby Heights. It opened in October 2025 and serves espresso and specialty coffees made from beans sourced from Naples, alongside cornetti, focaccia sandwiches and evening drinks. The Georgia Straight and Daily Hive both covered its opening.
What makes Modus Coffee different from other Burnaby cafes? Modus Coffee at 491 Sperling Avenue is a coffee roastery that serves only single-origin coffees, with no blends or dark roasts. Noms Magazine covered its Burnaby opening in January 2025 and also named it in a Bite of Burnaby 2025 feature.
Where is Coffizen Coffee Roasters in Burnaby? Coffizen Coffee Roasters is at 104-7655 Edmonds Street in Burnaby's Edmonds neighbourhood. The Burnaby Beacon's September 2024 newsletter recommended it for its pour-over coffees and baked goods including salted caramel scones and ham and cheese cruffins.
What is Bastion Coffee + Kitchen? Bastion Coffee + Kitchen is inside the Christine Sinclair Community Centre at 3713 Kensington Avenue. The Burnaby Beacon recommended it in April 2024 as a good spot for coffee and sandwiches.
How do I report a mistake in this guide? Use the corrections form at voche.me/report and name the place and the line that is wrong.
SOURCES ## Every page this guide draws on 1. [Thurs. Sept. 12, 2024 edition: Council deems City Hall renovation too expensive](https://burnabybeacon.com/p/thursday-september-12-2024-edition-burnaby-beacon-city-hall-renovation-land-use-framework)Burnaby Beacon · September 12, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 6, 2026 2. [Thurs, Apr. 11, 2024 edition: Burnaby Blooms will be free this year](https://burnabybeacon.com/p/thursday-april-11-edition-burnaby-beacon-blooms-free-this-year-race-based-data-collection-mosaic-lan)Burnaby Beacon · April 11, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 6, 2026 3. [Thurs, Apr. 3, 2024 edition: Burnaby RCMP to collect race-based data](https://burnabybeacon.com/p/thursday-april-3-2024-edition-burnaby-rcmp-collect-race-based-data-neighbourhood-house-agreement-ann)Burnaby Beacon · April 3, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 6, 2026 4. [Modern Italian cafe from team behind Dolce Amore to open in Metro Vancouver soon](https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dolce-amore-cafe-vancouver)Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · September 29, 2025 · dailyhive.com · read November 6, 2026 5. [Dolce Amore Caffetteria brings Italy to Burnaby](https://www.straight.com/food/dolce-amore-caffetteria-brings-italy-to-burnaby)Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong · October 1, 2025 · straight.com · read November 6, 2026 6. [9 aesthetic coffee shops in Vancouver that everyone needs to visit, according to a local](https://www.narcity.com/vancouver/aesthetic-coffee-shops-in-vancouver-local)Narcity, Madelyn Grace · November 25, 2025 · narcity.com · read November 6, 2026 7. [5 Best Sweet Treats & Sips for Bite of Burnaby 2025](https://nomsmagazine.com/sweet-treats-bite-of-burnaby-2025/)Noms Magazine · March 2, 2025 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 6, 2026 8. [Popular Vancouver Cafe and Roastery Quietly Soft Opens New Burnaby Outpost](https://nomsmagazine.com/vancouver-cafe-and-roastery-opens-burnaby-outpost-modus/)Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · January 5, 2025 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 6, 2026 **Found an error?** Tell the editors with the [corrections form](https://voche.me/bc/burnaby-2026/report). [Read our standards](https://voche.me/bc/burnaby-2026/about). ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/bc/burnaby-2026/sitemap.md) for all pages.