209 E Pender Street, Vancouver (Chinatown)
Chinatown has got some serious coffee game. Being neighbours with coffee rich Gastown, there are some coffee shops in Chinatown that are giving Gastown a run for their money with their aesthetic interiors, smooth coffees, and just as delicious pastries. Propaganda Coffee on East Pender is one of those places. Despite calling themselves Propaganda, there is nothing scary or bold about this place - it shines through its simplicity and quietude, which makes it a great place to study, meet with friends or just chill out. I find that a lot of the coffeeps in Gastown are quite noisy, but Propaganda is nice and quiet, which makes it a lot easier to concentrate in. I think this is because of the fact that it is off of Main Street and tucked away on East Pender. It's exterior is unassuming, but upon entry into the shop you'll see how incredibly spacious it is. I had one of their local coffees that was being brewed that day, which was really nice. Propaganda, like nearby Matchstick and others, serves up great local coffee from roasters like Bows and Arrows, Timbertrain and Elysian to name a few. During my visit, I had the Bows and Arrows Ethiopia Wote Konga drip coffee and a apple turnover. This coffee was a little more acidic than I was used to, but still really great and the perfect antidote to a rainy day. The apple turnover had really nice apples in side that were tart and sweet; however, it was more turnover than apple. The pastry was thick and there was a lot of it. I woud have liked to have more apple in my turnover, but I suppose beggars can't be choosers. Regardless, it was still really nice. If you're looking for a hip place that is quiet enough for you to focus on your readings or papers, go check out Propaganda on East Pender. I promise I'm not affiliated with them and forcing you to go!!
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