Burnaby is a desert of coffee shops. A decent cup of coffee is a luxury.

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(Burnaby),.Is that really the case?

Compared to the abundance of professional coffee shops in Vancouver, it’s really not easy to find a good cup of coffee in Burnaby.(Photo provided by IG@food_taipei. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

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,,.The large La Foret store name hangs high. This newly opened café can be described as “high-end,” unlike any other café in Burnaby or even Vancouver.

,,.The café building was formerly an auto repair and detailing factory, with a spacious area.The house changed hands, and the new Korean owner transformed this 5,000-square-foot factory into an open-space café with high ceilings. Even with up to 100 seats, the space still feels expansive.Even if you ride a bicycle around inside the café, you can weave through the spacious seating area without knocking over tables and chairs, like a butcher expertly dissecting an ox.

,,,:,.In recent years, high-rise apartments have sprung up like mushrooms in both northern and southern Benaberi, leading to a growing population and the emergence of cafes.La Foret is French for “forest.” As soon as you walk through the entrance, the central plant island in the store comes into view, making it easy to see how the shop got its name.

,,.The innermost section of the café features bulbs hanging from the ceiling at varying heights, paired with the greenery visible through the large windows, making it the most atmospheric part of the shop.

,La Foret,.But it seems the kitchen is understaffed. When Papa Seahorse visited at noon that day, 80% of the glass display cases were empty, with only macarons and a few types of pastries barely holding the fort.

,,panini,,.We deliberately tried some simpler dishes, ordering a latte, two daily hot soups, squid toast, and coffee bread with a friend.The toast and coffee bread have good texture and taste, while the tomato soup and clam chowder are of average quality. The coffee is mediocre in both latte art and flavor.Sunlight streams in through the glass atrium and the latticed glass garage doors, adding an open and airy feel.(／)" width="600" height="450"/>

,,;,.However, if you’re looking for a spacious and cozy café in Burnaby to relax and chat with friends or let your thoughts wander, the bright and open La Foret is a great choice.

La Foret Bakery & Coffee
Address: 6848 Jubilee Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4B3
Website: https://www.cafelaforet.com/

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