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Abruzzo Cappuccino Bar

  • 1321 Commercial Dr.
    Vancouver V5L 3X5
  • 604-254-2641

Editorial Review

What corporate coffee outposts will never be: a brush-cut grandpa hangout with an espresso machine as classic as some of its characters, ready to wave its big foam finger for the world's most popular sport, European football (and don't expect a seat on game days). Light snacks, including pizza and gelato, but it's the smack-your-bitch-up coffee, brotherhood of soccer fandom and all-ages cast of (G-rated) Sopranos-types that make this a true Commercial Drive classic.

Features

  • After Work
  • Classic
  • Downtown Style
  • Hot Spot
  • Intimate
  • Outdoor Area
  • Cheap Eats
  • Espresso Bar
  • Family-Friendly Dining
  • Hidden Find
  • Historic Setting
  • Local Favorite
  • Lunch Spot
  • Lunch
  • Non-Smoking
  • Outdoor Dining
  • People Watching

Attributes

  • Price:
    $
  • Reservations:
    Not Accepted
  • Alcohol:
    No Booze
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous, Chill, Locals
  • Restaurant Type:
    Italian, Pizza, Ice Cream, Cafe, Coffee Shop

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