I have been here in Kits now for about a year. It is, in my humblest opinion, the best of all neighborhoods in Vancouver. Everything you may want is here, within walking distance even. Except for one thing.
A really good cup of coffee.
Now, yes I am aware that there is a Starbucks within sight of another Starbucks all over the place. They serve a good, consistent cup with no surprises. And they support more musicians, artists and "activists" than all the Canada Council grants put together. But I would rather feed a family than a corporation these days.
I’ve tried Viva, and although there is an intriguing mystery involving dogs, disgruntled customers, and possibly a zeppelin, I find their coffee somehow lacking. Probably the best sandwiches around though, but that is another post. Wait for it.
The only solution I have found has been Caffe Artigiano, which has no Kits location. Yet. Seriously the best cup I have ever had. And I have had a lot of coffee.
So if the good people of Caffe Artigiano are reading this, please bring a store to Kits, preferably near my house, and save me the trip into Kerrisdale or (gasp) Downtown.
PS, this is West Broadway at Christmas, taken on my phone. Its nice.
