This blog post is not about the coziest cafes or the cafes with the best study vibes. This blog post is for java aficionados looking for a decent cup of Joe for a decent price. Read on for my personal ranking of the 5 of the most popular coffee fixes on campus.
1. JJ Bean
Located near the bus loop, JJ Bean is a great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat if you’re in a rush. The espresso drinks are great: rich in flavor and with a great mouthfeel. I personally find that the drip can be a little sour in taste but still very good. This is one of my favorite spots to grab coffee on campus.
2. Bean Around The World
Bean around the world can be found at the end of campus near the forestry building. This coffee spot has great drip and espresso. The drip is rich, but the beans aren’t too sour, and the espresso drinks are great! When I’m on the forestry/ engineering side of campus this spot is my go-to.
3. Loafe Cafe
Sauder – 2053 Main Mall
Alumni Center – 6163 University Blvd
Located at both the Alumni center and the Sauder building, Loafe Cafe has some great lattes! The drip coffee is delicious, and the latte drinks are tasty. While very convenient, the drinks are priced on the higher end. If you are looking for a little treat, this is the place for you!
4. Great Dane
This pawfect (a little dog pun for you all) coffee spot is located on the “arts” side of campus near the Iona building and is a great coffee spot with delicious lattes! A UBC classic and one of the first coffee places I visited on campus, I would highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some decent drip and espresso coffee!
5. Blue Chip Cafe
Blue Chip Cafe – A UBC Classic located in the Nest! When I’m looking for affordable and decent drip and espresso drinks this is the place I go to. I personally think that their drip is better than the espresso, but both are good! Additionally, while this blog post is for coffee, I can’t help but mention that if you are there, the cookies make for a great snack!
I know that there are so many other great coffee spots on campus, but these are the ones I love the most and that in my opinion have pretty good coffee! What is your favorite coffee spot, and do you dare to disagree with the ranking?
