Blenz Coffee

I love Blenz in general. But at this location the customer service didn’t seem very good. I went there for the first time yesterday to get my favourite milk hot chocolate on the way to English bay. The lady at the till wasn’t really welcoming, she even seemed kinda of impatient while I was reaching for my wallet. They made my drink after the drink for the person that was behind me in the line. And didn’t even apologize for that! And, finally, seemed kind of annoyed when I double checked that the drink was non-​fat. Maybe I’m just spoiled by great customer service at other coffee shops, but definitely don’t feel like going back there.

There are plenty of coffee shops in Vancouver. But this Blenz is a rarity as it is open 24 hours. It is centrally located in the West End on Denman. Close to English Bay, Robson Street and Stanley Park.
While it is part of a chain, the feel of this Blenz is more like a neighborhood independent coffee shop. It is not the hugest of spaces, but it does not feel too jampacked. There is free Wi-​Fi here which is a must. You can find a couple of lounge chairs in the back if you are looking for seclusion. While the front is filled with high tables and a small stage area in front ideal for live music.
The pricing here seems to be a bit higher than Starbucks. Though I did find the tea drink selection to be better. There were numerous tea lattes to choose from like Royal Milk tea latte. I tried the London Fog tea latte ($ 3.70) which consists of Earl Grey tea. It is a very creamy/​dreamy type drink. Seemed like a better option than drinking coffee which would keep me up all night as it was midevening when I stopped by.
If you are looking for a late night workspace in Vancouver, this Blenz is a nice spot. Though you might want to bring headphones just in case someone is jamming out while you are here.

under resos for now.
great corner location. liked their bar seating at the front. and actually quite communal, though it’s meant for 4 ppl, strangers just plop themselves lol

The «Blenz-​around-​the-​corner». It’s the one 24-​hours Blenz that I know of. With non-​stop hours of service, comes a non-​stop flow of students; and people sans wi-​fi at home — how do they do that?!
Personally, I hate dragging myself and my stuff out of my apartment, even if it’s just to a place around the corner. Contrary to most people, I cannot be productive when I’m out in public with a laptop. When I do visit this Blenz, I’m here with a friend for tea. I will not comment on the coffee at Blenz because I wouldn’t know about it. I have probably never had a coffee at Blenz.
Should you enjoy this sort of working-​in-​public type of environment, this Blenz will suit you nicely. Everyday, the windows surrounding this Blenz is lined with people with their headphones and laptop. On the couches you will find more people with laptops and headphones. Oh, yes, free wi-​fi for the price of one cup of coffee or tea; there is no minimum purchase. There doesn’t appear to be a seating time limit either.
The outside of this Blenz has become a usual hang-​out spot for old people and just… well… old people. I have yet to see otherwise. When the old folks gather, believe me, they can cause quite a stir. Everybody ignores the «No Smoking within 6 meters of a commercial/​residential building» sign. Tsk.
Sometimes, however, I get a soothing glimpse of the odd police vehicle sitting around this Blenz. It puts my mind at ease, especially when I’m all alone!

In general Blenz is my go to coffee chain in Vancouver, and I really like this location. It is in a quieter section on the West End and has a cozy feel to it. There are big comfy leather cigar chairs and outdoor seating. The coffee is good and there is free wifi.

This place is always packed to the rafters so I am a bit surprised there aren’t that many reviews. I am not a huge coffee drinker so this review is not about that. It’s more about the ambiance, which I quiet enjoyed actually. This is a student /​freelancers /​neighborhood hub.
The +++
1. Free Wi-​Fi,
2. Comfy couches
3. Great «people watching» location
4. Really friendly staff
5. Sweet summer patio
6. Nearby 2 hour parking
7. Location in general
The — (supposed to look like minuses)
1. Only one bathroom (you sometimes have to line up to go to the loo)
2. Coffee is nothing to write home about
That is all :)
M

Muahahah between maybe 9−10pm a group of men come to the patio to smoke their ciggies and muse about life. They park their Mercedes with flashy rims right in front of the patio every single time (this is how I know its them). They are there for hours at a time as well.
I want to know what they talk about… sometimes their faces go serious like they’re part of the mob, and sometimes they laugh hysterically…

Knocked off a star because of the price.
Two drinks – a kids hot choco and reg iced matcha latte for almost $ 9? Would rather go to Starbucks at that price. Used to love Blenz for its price… Oh well.
We arrived on a Tuesday afternoon and it wasn’t too crowded – actually quite empty and quiet. Free wi-​fi: awesome!
But please, shut the doors so it’s a bit warm inside! =9

fastest wifi ever. annoying that you have to get a password each time but it’s so fast!
Matcha latte? Delicious… and frothy!

Give these guys a chance. Good location, just a few doors from the laundry place (you know «hot soxx» haha).
Weird sort of line formation inside, but FREE wifi and decent muffins.
Enjoy! (oh, and the side patio is great in the summer for people watching)

I’m definitely not a Blenz fan but it is centrally located and it wasn’t my choice of meeting place, it was my client’s. The layout is kind of peculiar with two concrete columns by the door that you could hide behind if you want to play hide’n seek, or just hide –lol.
The coffee and espresso were palatable, nothing special and when I asked if they had any non gluten food items, the sweet girl had to repeat the word— «gluuu – tun?» she didn’t even know what that is. wow. Nothing like educating your staff about food allergies.
They do offer sammies, and even samosas, which is a nice change from the usual mass produced fare.

It’s not the place that makes the place-it’s the staff. Last night the barrista was wo-​manned by two happy smiling asians. Although their English was not as fluent as the next, they aimed to please and succeeded extravagantly. What a beautiful caramel mocchiato! Thank you!

I designated this place as HOME during my week stay in Vancouver. 24 Hour means I’ve seen quite a few staff at various times of the day while everything here is perfect for WIFI users although their WIFI Key slip states 4 hours limit.
I’ve noticed the Morning Group of 2 Girls I will call them Ying & Yang. The Asian girl Happy Bubbly Friendly while the Western girl Nonchalent Quiet. They are quite a good combination and have an enjoyable time while working away and greeting the «Regulars».
Since the abundance of Regulars, I probably looked quite out of place but I still enjoyed my time there enjoying cups of Teas and Coffees. It’s perfect since other Blenz close around 1am (?) and only offer 2 hr limit and little-​to-​no Power Outlets.
Next time around, I’m sure you all know where to find me. :D

I live down the street from this place. It’s been good to me. It does have some quirks, like the homeless staying on the patio all hours of the night just to use the heaters, the fact that this is almost Koreatown and the clientele suggests such (good food in Koreatown), and it’s obvious what this place is here for, is the laptops! Everybody’s got a laptop, there’s a plug in at every table, and free wireless access with purchase for two (2) hours.
This day, I have pneumonia. I just needed to get out. I am actually here right now. I had a soy milk latte and a croissant. Both were just fine. In fact, I’m tempted to get another coffee. Not sure what else to say about this place other than the coffee is just a bit more than $tarbuck$, I used to work for the President of Blenz (George Moen), and that I’m so comfortable that I can’t really move anywhere else soon. Today, that is.

I usually avoid Blenz because of the overrun expresso (which inevitably tastes burnt or so overpoweringly dark you can’t taste anything but the burnt) and usually terrible atmosphere but when it’s the only 24 hour coffee shop in the hood it’s all I’ve got! (I stick to steamed milk and tea anyway…)
This location is indeed 24 hours but if you come here bring headphones — the music is always terrible, almost everyone in the place is wearing a pair anyways. Horrible R&B or bad New Age jazz, or something equally intrusive and unpleasant… makes me want to rip out my eyes. Also, if you decide to sit in the comfy chairs at the back you’ll inevitably smell the bathroom and whatever air freshener they use in there, which just reeks.
This location’s recent ‘makeover’ is a step up from it’s previous look but is still too… unwelcoming and sterile. The walls are just too white and they seem to be trying to hard.
I really wish there were other all night options in the West End as I’d go anywhere but here, but sadly there aren’t. At least in the middle of the night the place is full of people, alone, with headphones, plugged into their laptops, studying/​reading, and ultimately ignoring each other.

This place is kinda lackluster. It’s got a prime location on the corner of Bute and Davie, it’s moments away from my house and I grab a chai or cocoa on the way to the dog park. Unfortunately, it’s pretty overpriced. You’d think I was getting gourmet drinks. If you don’t mind heading to starbucks, go 2 blocks down and you’ll probably be happier.

First reviews are tricky. You have to nail it right away, or the audience grows restless and goes elsewhere. So in order to keep things as simple as possible, I’m going to go w/​an Incredible Hulk review:
BLENZ GOOD!
NON-​COFFEE PRICES BAD!
HULK SMASH!
You get the idea. A decent alternative if you’re sick of Starbucks, or want to see where Canadians go when a Starbucks isn’t nearby.
I can confirm this location has free wifi, but it also has babies. Not sure if that’s a deal-​breaker for some, but having a lid-​less cup of scaling hot coffee near a crying baby is perhaps more temptation than one really needs.
Oh, and the apple pie is pretty awesome.

I was biking this afternoon in the westend and wanted a chai latte pretty badly. I found Blenz. Well, I already knew it was there but I found it first before I saw another coffee shop and so I went in.
I ordered a soy chai latte please. The price for a small size comes to $ 4.42 but I accidently put down an extra 2 bucks which the guy behind the counter was oblivious to as he was scooping it up to throw in the til. I caught it just in time but when I reached for my coins he jerked his hand back, then I had to tell him what happened and he took a good thirty seconds looking into his hand before letting me take back my money. Doosh.
At that same moment I caught the girl making my drink with REGULAR milk! She was mid pour when I squealed «SOY please!» and instead of ditching the mix of chai and god knows how much real milk, She took out the soy milk and poured it in as well. Double doosh.
At this point I was like, ferget it, gimme mah drink yo.
I took my first sip once outside and severely burnt my tongue. Not a happy experience.