Top 5 coffee shops in North Vancouver City
Each of these five coffee shops in the City of North Vancouver has been covered by a named outlet: Vancouver Magazine, Daily Coffee News, Noms Magazine or Daily Hive. A place is in the list only when an article from one of those outlets placed it in the City of North Vancouver. This guide was checked on November 9, 2026.
Number 1Nemesis Coffee
101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver City
Vancouver Magazine named Nemesis the best coffee shop in its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. The magazine wrote that the coffee, from direct-trade sources, is strong, and that the menu includes pastries from Dope Bakehouse.
“The coffee (from direct-trade sources) is strong, but the menu packs just as much of a punch.”
Vancouver Magazine · reader award · May 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Nemesis Coffee's website
Number 2Nomad Coffee
1415 Bewicke Ave, North Vancouver, Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver City
Daily Coffee News covered Nomad in April 2026, writing that since it opened in May 2022, no disposable cup has been used. The shop serves specialty coffee with oat and soy milk as defaults, and customers bring their own cup or use a 3D-printed clay cup from the shop.
“Since the coffee shop Nomad opened in North Vancouver, British Columbia, in May 2022, not a single disposable cup has crossed its counter.”
Daily Coffee News, Daria Toptygina · feature · April 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Nomad Coffee's website
Number 3Goldie's Donuts & Bakery
279 E 8th St, North Vancouver, Central Lonsdale, North Vancouver City
Daily Hive reported in November 2025 that Goldie's was opening at 279 E 8th St in North Vancouver. The shop serves specialty coffee alongside its signature brioche donuts, which are fermented for 24 hours with cream fillings and glazes made in-house.
“The donut shop was serving up fluffy brioche donuts fermented for 24 hours with delicious cream fillings and glazes, all made in-house.”
Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · November 5, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Goldie's Donuts & Bakery's website
- Number 4
Perfecto Cafe
200 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver City
Noms Magazine visited the North Shore location of Perfecto Cafe in May 2025, writing that the space has velvet chairs, marble-top tables, warm wooden accents and soft lighting. The cafe serves matcha lattes, peanut butter lattes, masala chai and Spanish lattes, along with house-made gelato and viennoiserie.
“The North Shore location is tucked into a modern space featuring a stylish mix of velvet chairs, marble-top tables, warm wooden accents, and soft lighting.”
Noms Magazine · news · May 15, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Number 5Loam Bistro
230 Esplanade W, North Vancouver, Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver City
Daily Hive wrote about Loam Bistro's opening in September 2024, reporting that the cafe serves espresso-based drinks using beans from North Vancouver's House of Funk and Richmond's Moving Coffee, alongside a contemporary brunch menu.
“Loam will serve up a variety of espresso-based beverages (macchiato, cortado, flat white, pistachio mocha), comprising beans from local roasters like North Vancouver's House of Funk and Richmond's Moving Coffee.”
Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · September 4, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Loam Bistro's website
Questions this guide answers
What are the top coffee shops in North Vancouver City?
The top five coffee shops in the City of North Vancouver, based on coverage from named outlets, are Nemesis Coffee at the Polygon Gallery, Nomad Coffee on Bewicke Avenue, Goldie's Donuts and Bakery on E 8th Street, Perfecto Cafe on Esplanade West, and Loam Bistro on Esplanade West.
How were these coffee shops chosen?
Each place is in this guide because a named outlet wrote about it: Vancouver Magazine, Daily Coffee News, Noms Magazine or Daily Hive. A place is included only when an article from one of those outlets placed it in the City of North Vancouver, and when the article was published in 2024 or later.
Which outlets were read to build this guide?
Vancouver Magazine, Daily Coffee News, Noms Magazine and Daily Hive. Each place in the guide has at least one article from one of these outlets.
When was this guide checked?
This guide was checked on November 9, 2026. Each source article was read on that date.
What is Nemesis Coffee known for in North Vancouver?
Nemesis Coffee at 101 Carrie Cates Court won the Best Coffee Shop category in Vancouver Magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. The magazine wrote that the coffee is from direct-trade sources and that pastries come from Dope Bakehouse.
What makes Nomad Coffee different from other coffee shops?
Nomad Coffee at 1415 Bewicke Avenue does not use disposable cups. Daily Coffee News reported in April 2026 that since the shop opened in May 2022, no disposable cup has been used. Customers bring their own cup or use a 3D-printed clay cup from the shop.
What does Perfecto Cafe serve in North Vancouver?
Perfecto Cafe at 200 Esplanade West serves espresso drinks including matcha lattes, peanut butter lattes, masala chai and Spanish lattes, alongside house-made gelato and pastries. Noms Magazine visited the shop in May 2025.
Does Loam Bistro serve specialty coffee?
Yes. Daily Hive reported that Loam Bistro at 230 Esplanade West serves espresso-based drinks using beans from North Vancouver's House of Funk and Richmond's Moving Coffee. The cafe also serves brunch.
What coffee does Goldie's serve in North Vancouver?
Goldie's Donuts and Bakery at 279 E 8th Street serves specialty coffee alongside its signature 24-hour fermented brioche donuts. Daily Hive reported the North Vancouver location's opening in November 2025.
How do I report a mistake in this guide?
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Every page this guide draws on
- Nomad Bringing No-Waste Mission to More Vancouver-Area CafesDaily Coffee News, Daria Toptygina · April 6, 2026 · dailycoffeenews.com · read November 9, 2026
- Donut brand continues Metro Vancouver expansion with new location in former 13-year-old cafe spaceDaily Hive, Marco Ovies · November 5, 2025 · dailyhive.com · read November 9, 2026
- Loam Bistro: Cafe and brunch experience to open in North VancouverDaily Hive, Marco Ovies · September 4, 2024 · dailyhive.com · read November 9, 2026
- Popular Vancouver Bakery Cafe 'Perfecto Cafe' Opens Stunning New Location in North ShoreNoms Magazine · May 15, 2025 · nomsmagazine.com · read November 9, 2026
- Restaurant Awards 2025: Readers' Choice WinnersVancouver Magazine · May 2025 · vanmag.com · read November 9, 2026
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