Edmonds Street is home to some of Burnaby’s most diverse cafes

If you’ve ever walked or driven down Edmonds Street, it’s no secret that this Burnaby stretch is home to a slew of diverse communities and that is reflected in the eateries in the neighbourhood. For instance, beside Oh! Zzhu Sam Korean restaurant, you’ll find Balkan House, which serves up Eastern European fare and a few doors down from Arbab Kabab House, you’ll end up at Pho Edmonds.

You’ll also come across several cafes that showcase the diversity of the neighbourhood. Here are a few cafes in Edmonds (some which also offer meal service) that are worth checking out.

Saffron Brazillian Cafe 

Find the flavours of Brazil at Saffron Brazilian Cafe  (formerly BrazEuro Cafe and Catering). This tiny spot serves up delicious  Brazilian bites like Coxinha, Feijoada, and Churros de Doce de Leite. They also carry Brazilian snacks, juices, and coffee.Address: 7542 Edmonds StPhone: (604) 553-1488

Little Cockatoo Cafe

Little Cockatoo Cafe is technically more of a grill than a cafe (although coffee is on the menu) but don’t let its unassuming exterior fool you. This spot has received some rave reviews for its delicious Balkan food. Here you’ll find traditional Serbian and Croatian eats like Ćevapi and Pljeskavic. It’s tiny on the inside but big on flavour. They also open up their patio space, which makes for option for outdoor eating or drinking on a sunny day.Address: 7548 Edmonds StPhone: (604) 540-1715

Mostafa Coffee House

This Afghan coffeehouse and bakery serves up mouthwatering sweet and savoury treats like pistachio baklava, tandoor bread, round Afghan bread, pistachio shortbread and more. Enjoy their house-made baked goods with fresh Turkish coffee for a winning combo.Address: 7411 Edmonds StPhone:  (604) 521-7979

K’s Oriental Dessert

This dessert cafe offers up everything from brunch, Cantonese desserts (like creamy custard rice dumplings, durian sago with coconut milk), cheesecakes, crepe cakes, teas, and coffees. It’s a great spot to catch up with a friend for a meal, a sweet treat, or a cup of coffee.Address: 7337 Edmonds StPhone:  (604) 726-8750

CoffiZen

This Edmonds coffee shop recently replaced Caritas9 Coffee Roasters. Coffizen specializes in pour-over coffee and also has some must-try baked goods on its menu, including salted caramel scones, espresso buns, and frozen cream puffs.

Address: #104 – 7655 Edmonds Street