Caffe Cittadella

During a weekend stroll, we came by Caffe Cittadella and thought it was such a wonderful looking café — nice and quaint are words that come to mind! Couldn’t pass it up so we dove right in for a snack break.
We ordered a 24oz of french pressed coffee, a chai latte, a scone, and a cookie. The chai latte has a lot of latte and no chai, coffee was good, and the pastries were decent. The location is wonderful, very accessible by public transit.
One word of caution is that seating is limited, tight in a few areas, and lots of students can be found studying at Cittadella on weekends. Try to come during the week if that’s an option for you :)
Overall a 3.5÷5 rating, but it’s closer to a 3 than 4 so I’m rounding down: P

Solid 3.5 stars, 4 if you’re talking about uniqueness for sure, being in a heritage, cozy home.
Obviously doesn’t have the feel of a corporate, stoic Starbucks and depending on the time of day, it’s quite busy so after lunch upstairs, I can get some work done in between meetings.
Amex yay.

Such a charming café in the form of a heritage house among all of the apartments in the area. This is a good place to meet with friends or to discuss work. There is a small deck which fits only a small table, and I can imagine how nice it would be to sit there on a warm, sunny day. The beverage selection is good but I wish they had a better one of savory foods.

Absolutely love this café situated in a charming historical building! I was looking for a place to read a bit in a sunny afternoon and I stumbled upon this lovely café! It’s busy, but I still managed to find seats on the second level.
With lots of sunlights, it’s a perfect place for studying, working on your laptop, or hanging out with friends over a cup of fabulous cappuccino (which came with a small dark chocolate). They even have table service (so the clumsy me wouldn’t need to bring the cappuccino up with me to the second level and worry about spilling it all over). There are also lots of pastries, panini, soup to choose from. I’m definitely coming back! :)

Great spot to sit outside on a sunny afternoon. I ended up here on coffee date #136 of 2015 (why don’t we come up with something more exciting to do on a first date?!) and it was an enjoyable place to spend some time talking. There isn’t a lot of street traffic and the ambiance of the house and yard are really charming. There are different levels of terrace with varying levels of sunshine, and it appeared from the number of people working on laptops when I visited that the wi-​fi may just reach outside. Score.
They make a mean Spanish latte and have a huge selection of baked goods including a large number of gluten-​free items. No idea whether they make them in-​house or not — that would be good to know. Coffee came served with a little sliver of dark chocolate on the side, which is always appreciated. Definitely a coffee shop worth checking out.

I only tried a lemon bar here and a latte another time.
Man– good coffee.
Great coffee
Coffee I would go back for daily but I have other fiscal responsibilities other than coffee fixes
Pastry selection is decent and stocked
Hidden away in something that looks like a house
Sit indoors or outdoors on a park bench, weather permitting
I’d recommend this hub for a great alternate coffee bevy to the big green giant.

What an amazing little find in the neighborhood! This little historic house turned coffee shop is a true gem (as many other reviews have already mentioned!)
Put it this way, I’ve been here three days IN A ROW (coming on 4)… not due to geographic convenience either!
Coffee:
— Non-​fat Latte, no sugar: 49^th parallel beans. Excellent choice. Love it. My weekinday poison of choice is always the non fat latte. It was perfect, just the way I like it, not too hot or foamy with an added bonus of latte art on top.
— Spanish latte: my weekend indulgence. Also very good, espresso and condensed milk, what could go wrong? Drank it to the last drop. Mind you, I had to ask for a half sweet and it was plenty sweet.
Pastries :
Day 1: hazelnut chocolate croissant — heavenly! It was flaky and light with nutella flavored goodness inside. Not to be missed. If I wasn’t worried about the old waistline, I’d go for seconds… and thirds… and this is the song that never ends…
Day 2: mushroom filo pastry — mushroom lovers! they do not skimp with the mushrooms in this savory delight. Its a must try! Also comes in both ham and also cheese flavors… both of which are on my «to eat» list.
Day 3: apple pastry — very buttery and rich crust .kind of reminscent of those blue tin danish cookies! The apple filling was not overly sweet, just right. Not my fave because it was quite rich/​heavy but I can see how it could be delicious if thats what you are craving!
Service was both friendly and efficient. No angry customers here! Quaint little outdoor seating space, ground level seating and also overflow seating upstairs… but they are so busy during peak times that you might have to wait.

By far the best espresso I have had in the greater Vancouver area. Also good panini’s. Beautiful house.

Amazing place to spend the afternoon reading or typing. I love the character home conversion and it’s just far enough from Broadway/​Cambie to be quiet. And awesome tasty cappuccino — I tried so many different places in Fairview but for some reason no one seems to know what a cappuccino is supposed to be like. I like my foam foamy, thank you!

Friendly staff, cozy ambiance, free wifi, the best café experience I’ve ever had! Highly recommended. I tried London Fog — a staff told me that it is originated in Vancouver ;)

I heard about this place through an old To Dine For Vancouver article published, «Best Independent Coffee Shops in Vancouver» on-​line. I decided to book mark this and make it part of my 100 coffee shops in 52 weeks challenge the next time I was in the area.
The minute I walked it you notice how beautiful this place is. It’s situated in an old home that has been renovated. This is the best looking place that I’ve been to. Very homely. It’s small with an upstairs section, however, was just taken away with the concept that makes you feel as though you need to live there all day.
It’s only a two block walk from Broadway/​City Central station on Ash & 8^th ave, a short distance walk that gets overlooked, however, judging from the line ups to get in, this is not a city secret. Most people that were here were coffee fans and those who appreciate the concept.
They were extremely busy, however, waited no more than 10 minutes for my London Fog.
They didn’t have all the specific ingredients to make the London Fog to my desired specifications (Weight Watchers), therefore, improved to the best of both our ability.
I had a London Fog with almond milk and ½ shot almond agave syrup. Technically it is not a London Fog so I re-​named it a «London Nutty Hipster.» The Barista appreciated that.
They carry one of the best beans in the city, 49 Parallel, therefore, they won my heart immediately.
In combination to being situated in a restored almost heritage home off the beaten path you can buy local made jewelry. I saw a pair of studded faux leather neon pink bracelets that would go well with my hair and purse. Seeing as how I will be back for more hot drinks, I will get the bracelets.
They also sell cold dress juice on tap.
There are tons of pastries as well, mostly vegan and gluten free.
My drink was served in a plain unmarked cup, therefore, before leaving I did decorate it (will post picture of this over the weekend).

We do like this place. They have good coffee and good food, and we live right beside it.
The only problem is the environment is always dampened by the grumpy owner. There have been times where we give him a coffee card fully stamped (to get a free coffee) and simply scoffs at us as though we are cheap… sorry for giving you guys a ton of business!
It’s a shame. Such a beautiful café, too bad he’s got to ruin it.
We’ll opt-​in for Elysian up the street.

Lucky to have found another hidden gem café next to Broadway. Upon entering the beautifully built and well maintained heritage house, you’d find yourself immersing in a different time/​place almost. The pastries are delicious and the drinks are from parallel 21. Highly recommended for anyone who wish to take a break from their busy routinely life~~

Caffe Cittadella looks amazing. It’s very charming and warm. However, what they serve doesn’t match up. They served us cold/​old coffee, with a mediocre cookie.
Will not visit again.

This coffee shop is as cozy as anyone’s home. And lo and behold, it *is* a home! A heritage home to be precise. It’s split over two levels, with a cozy area upstairs and a nice seat by a window if you’re lucky to snag it. In the summertime, they have a beautiful patio so it really does feel like you’re at someone’s house and stepped out onto the porch.
I’ve tried a variety of things: coffee, tea, snacks, and they’re all very good and served with friendly service. I’m just not a huge fan of 49^th Parallel beans (too bitter), otherwise I’d be here all the time!

I went walking through the neighborhood looking for coffee and relaxation before a BC Lions game, and found it in spades in this sweet converted house hidden in a quiet residential neighborhood.
The patio is awesome, the interior is clean and cool, and the staff is super attentive and chill. The tables are laid out well to create an inviting, relaxing atmosphere, and they also have an upstairs seating area. Simple, elegant, but affordable. They also chip in a piece of dark chocolate with your drink.

Just the cutest little café ever. This is sort of a Vancouver hidden gem but everyone I have introduced it to has loved it. Want to impress someone? Bring them here. It is a very cute venue (I assume was once a house) with a patio and upstairs, has the nicest staff and they certainly know their market… gluten free, dairy free, vegan options plus the usual delicious looking treats and sandwiches. I ordered a chai latte with Almond milk (they also have regular and soy milk) and it was beautiful, delicious and brought to my table with a smile. I also had their gluten free green tea rice crisp coconut bar… ummm heaven and filling too.
So what can I say… are you online dating and doing a coffee date? Suggest this place and you’re already off to a good start. Need to meet clients in the morning? Well why not get a cup a… whatever you want here.
Plus it has not yet been invaded by hipsters!

Came here finally for lunch on a beautiful sunny sprung day. It is located inside a heritage character building. The space is clean bright and cute.
I got a tuna ciabiatta, mushroom soup and a caramel latte. Both the soup and sandwich was fresh and tasty but the star was my soy caramel latte. Perfect balance of sweetness and coffee goodness.
This is a must try if you are in the fairview area.

it’s a little out of my way, but I made it here twice.
If you’re looking for something other than a cookie cutter chain this is definitely the place!
Quaint, cozy, tiny lobby and patio with all the finishing touches of home without an air of pretentiousness.
Gluten free bakery is available, though shipped in from another company.

It located in a beautiful old house, it’s heritage building. The staff is friendly and coffee is great.
I love this place, they have outside patio and upper level seating. It has character and warm décor.
Perfect place to meet with friends!