Office Trends 
After a holiday season of leisurely mornings, easing back into office life is much smoother with a great cup of coffee. Vancouver office lobbies featuring on-site cafés provide not just convenience but also a sense of community.
Elevating the Workday Experience
Cafés in building lobbies have become more than just places to grab a cup of coffee. These spaces foster connection, offering employees a chance to step away from the desk, network, or catch up with colleagues. They also play a role in employee well-being by providing a moment of relaxation and refreshment during the workday.
For building owners, offering on-site cafés is valuable way to attract and retain tenants, aligning with the firmly embedded flight to quality trend. Here are some of our favorite spots to grab a coffee and jumpstart your day.
Vancouver Office Lobby Cafés
Here’s a quick look at some of our favourite local Vancouver coffee spots located in office lobbies.
1. Deville Coffee – The Post, 745 Thurlow Street, 325 Seymour Street, Bentall Centre
Originating in Calgary, Deville Coffee has now sprouted up in the lobbies of several prominent Vancouver office buildings including The Post (366 Dunsmuir Street), 745 Thurlow Street, 325 Seymour Street, and Bentall Centre (550 Burrard Street). Known for fostering connection, Deville serves thoughtfully crafted direct trade coffee to building tenants and visitors alike.
2. JJ Bean – The Marine Building
Located within the architecturally iconic Marine Building (355 Burrard Street), JJ Bean offers a perfect blend of quality coffee and a cozy atmosphere for building tenants and visitors. With multiple locations across Vancouver, this café is known for its locally roasted beans and inviting atmosphere.
3. 49th Parallel Café & Lucky’s Doughnuts – The FortisBC Centre
This popular spot pairs excellent coffee with delicious treats, including their famous doughnuts. Located in the FortisBC Centre (1111 West Georgia Street), a Class A office building, this is the café’s third Vancouver location. Known for its high-quality offerings, 49th Parallel is a great spot for building tenants and visitors to enjoy a coffee break.
4. Nemesis Coffee – The Slide
Although not technically located in a lobby, we would be amiss not to mention Nemesis Coffee in Mount Pleasant. Resembling a vibrant red flower and inspired by biophilic design, Nemesis Coffee’s False Creek Flats location is housed inside an iconic public art landmark in the Slide’s (565 Great Northern Way) public plaza. Designed to incorporate natural light, materials, and techniques creates a space that feels alive, bringing occupants closer to the natural environment.
5. Paul Le Café – VCII
Located in the lobby of premier AAA building Vancouver Centre II (733 Seymour Street), Paul Le Café is a grab-and-go spin-off of the iconic French café originally established in 1889. Known for its authentic French pastries, delicious sandwiches, and signature coffees, PAUL is a charming spot for tenants and visitors to enjoy a taste of Paris in the heart of Vancouver.
6. Pallet Coffee Roasters – 890 Howe Street
Located at 890 Howe Street, Howe Cafe is one of six Pallet Coffee Roaster locations in Vancouver. The design uses warm elements such as reclaimed wood, perforated metal, iron glass partitions, communal tables and of course pallets to create a warm but modern space. Known for its focus on small-batch roasting and high-quality beans, this café is a favorite among tenants and those working in the area.
7. FUNK. Coffee Bar – Bentall Centre
FUNK. Coffee Bar, a sibling company of North Vancouver brewery, House of Funk, is located in Bentall Centre (1025 Dunsmuir Street). This vibrant café offers locally roasted beans from House of Funk’s roasting arm and a food and pastry menu sourced from Novella and Bar Susu on Main Street. Its bold design and lively atmosphere make it a popular stop.
At Floorspace, we understand how important it is to have spaces that support both productivity and a positive workplace culture, and these coffee shops are just one of the many ways office building landlords are evolving to meet today’s needs.
Let us help you find the perfect space that aligns with your team’s needs and goals—reach out to Floorspace today!
If you’re interested in more ways to meet the needs of today’s workforce, check out our blog on the Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2025.
