Top 5 coffee shops in Surrey, chosen from local press

Five outlets covered the February 2025 opening of Nemesis Coffee at Surrey Pavilion near Surrey Central station. Daily Hive described a full pastry kitchen making donuts unique to this location alongside directly traded coffee. The Georgia Straight and Vancouver Is Awesome both reported on the 2,600-square-foot space with 50 seats and a seasonal patio. The North Delta Reporter noted it operates daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving coffee and Dope Bakehouse pastries.

• “By design, Nemesis Pavilion will be equipped with a full pastry kitchen. This will allow us to create fresh pastries throughout the day, including donuts, which will be exclusive to this new location initially.”

  Daily Hive, Hanna McLean · news · January 20, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “We just really want to feed you the best food we can, source some of the best ingredients we can, give you the best pastry that we possibly can make and coffee as well.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · feature · February 13, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Surrey is one of the country's fastest-growing cities and City Centre is at the core of its growth”

  Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong · news · January 20, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Known for its excellent coffee program and selection of high-quality and often decadent house-made pastries, Nemesis will also serve up brunch at the new Surrey location.”

  Vancouver Is Awesome, Lindsay William-Ross · news · January 20, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Surrey is one of the country's fastest-growing cities. City Centre is at the core of this growth. It's a vibrant community surrounded by families, campuses, sports facilities, parks, and public art.”

  604now, Pamela J Yau · news · February 24, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Similar to our other locations, we wanted to place our next Nemesis in a neighbourhood where arts, culture and education are celebrated.”

  North Delta Reporter, Tom Zillich · news · February 15, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Nemesis Coffee's website

Daily Hive and the North Delta Reporter both covered the May 2025 opening of A-OK Cafe inside the Aritzia Guildford Town Centre boutique. Daily Hive described it as best known for espresso drinks, micro-ground tea, hot and iced beverages, and pastries. The North Delta Reporter gathered reader reactions, with one shopper saying her cappuccino and her daughter's iced latte were delicious and well-made.

• “A-OK is best known for its espresso drinks, as well as micro-ground tea, hot and iced beverages, and pastries.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · May 15, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “both were delicious and well-made. Despite the store being quite busy, the service was friendly and efficient.”

  North Delta Reporter, Tom Zillich · news · May 26, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Daily Hive included Black Tiger Coffee in its December 2024 guide to study spots in Surrey, saying the shop serves coffee from local roasters with a spacious dine-in area and outdoor patio seating. The shop's own website confirms all drinks are made fresh to order.

• “Sip on coffee from local roasters, bite into their signature homemade donut, and get to work! The Black Tiger coffee has a spacious dine-in option, but if you are lacking some sun, there is also outdoor patio seating.”

  Daily Hive, Nikitha Martins · best-of list · December 2, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Black Tiger Coffee's website

Daily Hive included Trees Organic Coffee in its December 2024 guide to Surrey study spots, describing a spot near SFU Surrey with wall-to-wall windows, plenty of seating, and a large display case of cheesecakes. It noted that Trees serves 100% certified organic coffee and pastries made daily.

• “Trees serves 100% certified organic coffee, pastries made daily, and a selection of other bottled beverages.”

  Daily Hive, Nikitha Martins · best-of list · December 2, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Trees Organic Coffee's website

Daily Hive covered the August 2024 opening of Chai Coffee Company at a spot steps from the Scott Road SkyTrain station. The article described specialty coffee and chai alongside an Indian-inspired food menu. The owners said they wanted to create a space where people can experience the rich aromas and unique tastes of both chai and coffee.

• “With Chai Coffee Company, we want to create a space where people can experience the rich aromas and unique tastes of both chai and coffee in a cozy and welcoming environment.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · August 7, 2024 (opens in a new tab)