Blenz Coffee

Reviews

• Stu C.

  star star star star_border star_border 25 July 2026

  Blenz is a Vancouver based coffee chain that is a similar Starbucks or Waves.  As a result, you can get a variety of fancy espresso based drinks (like macchiatos, lattes, or mochas), flavoured teas and artisan baked goods at a "premium" price.  Although Blenz presents itself as an upscale coffee location and not just a java joint, I find the drinks and baked goods are simply ok, not great, especially for the price you pay.
  
  One thing that makes this location of Blenz stand out in comparison to other Blenz (and coffee shops in the area) is the location.  This store is located on the incredibly busy corner of Broadway and Granville.  At almost any hour of the day there is action happening in the street from a myriad of people rushing by.  This make this location great to people watch and be entertained as the world goes by.  With that said, Blenz offers free wi-fi and has some chairs, tables and seats to sit at with windows all around to look out from and let natural light in. Be careful with some of the chairs though. They may look comfy, but when you sit down, you'll find out quickly there is no support to the foam.
  
  Despite all the hustle and bustle outside, this location of Blenz is usually relatively calm and not over crowded.  Unfortunately this can sometimes also translate to the staff energy level.  During more busy times (i.e. weekday early morning or the 5pm rush) the staff is quick and efficient to get your order and send you on your way.  However, on quieter times like a Saturday afternoon, or Monday evening, it can take a long time to get service and then a longer amount of time to get your order.  On more than one occasion I've been longer than 10 mins to order and receive my drink with nobody ahead of me in line.
  
  I'm a coffee drinker usually, but when I go to Blenz I actually usually order a tea instead, as I find their tea quality is better than their coffee.  One item I highly recommend is their matcha tea latte. Of all the chain coffee/tea places in town, I find Blenz's version one of the tops.
  
  Overall, this Blenz is an ok coffee shop, a pretty good tea shop and a great place to people watch.

• Sandra M.

  star star star star star 25 July 2026

  Delicious, hot coffee. Professional and friendly service!!!! Blenz is the very best and my favorite coffee shop!!!!!!

• Angela K.

  star star star star star_border 24 July 2026

  Overall I like Blenz. I think their coffee is good, and they make really nice tea lattes. However, their baked goods are never that fresh, or that good. Considering they don't bake anything in house and it all gets shipped in from other places, it makes sense.
  I do like the atmosphere at this location though, and the staff are all really nice. So convenient too, right at the corner of Broadway and Granville.

• Michelle S.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 6 July 2026

  Went to this location of Blenz for the first time today and it will probably be my last, as there are so many good coffee shops in the area. This store recently closed for renovations, so when I entered the doors I expected to be impressed. However, the floor was really dirty (garbage and dust everywhere), and there didn't seem to be enough tables and chairs - lots of open space to just stand there I guess.
  I ordered a cheese croissant and a latte in my personal mug. The cheese croissant was really stale - not at all crispy and just tasted like cardboard. Really disappointing, as cheese croissants are typically a favourite of mine! The girl at the cash register seemed to be in a grumpy mood today, so no points for customer service. When she took my cup to the barista, she grabbed it from inside the lip, putting her fingers inside the cup. I had just washed it before coming to the cafe, so I was pretty annoyed. She's working cash, so I know that her hands aren't as clean as they should be for touching inside the cup. Maybe I'm a germaphobe, but it really bothered me! Anyways, if this was the only coffee shop around then I'd say you may as well go here. But since there are so many places in the area, I'd suggest crossing the street and trying somewhere else!

• Trudi C.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 July 2026

  It's a Blenz, so it's slightly above what I think you should pay for a latte, just above average taste, and they have free wi fi...as long as you ask for the password. This one benefits from the excellent people-watching view of Broadway and Granville! I watched 2 very smartly dressed ladies sticking their arms full length into a rubbish bin out the front, grinning the whole time :D My copy of Metro (which Blenz usually always provides) was left to the side, as I next watched a man come after them and pull  a load of bottles out. That's a prime bin there it seems!
  
  Big space, has a little mock fireplace. But there's no real soul, no character, but did I really expect that here? Naah. Plenty of seating - make sure to grab a window spot :D