There’s something special about discovering a great local coffee shop—especially one you find yourself wanting to visit again.
Whether we’re looking for a spot to get a little work done, meeting up with friends, or simply craving a really good coffee and treat, Burnaby has some wonderful local finds.
As a small Burnaby business ourselves, we love finding and supporting other local businesses in our community. So instead of another “best coffee shops” list, we’re sharing a few places we’ve actually visited and enjoyed—plus what we like to order when we're there.
Here are a few of our Busybee Local Finds. ☕
☕ Kory’s Coffee — Coffee, Work & Our Favourite Almond Croissant
Kory’s Coffee is one of those neighbourhood finds that makes it easy to settle in with a coffee and stay for a little while.
It's a nice option when we want to get out of our usual workspace, bring along a laptop or notebook, and get a few things done over coffee.
But there’s one thing that keeps us coming back…
🥐 Our pick: the almond croissant.
Coffee + almond croissant + a little productive time? That's a pretty good combination.
Best for: Coffee and a little work time
Busybee pick: Almond croissant 🥐
☕ Fior di Latte — London Fog + Tiramisu
Sometimes a café visit isn't about being productive at all. Sometimes you just want a good drink, something sweet, and a little break from the day.
That's where Fior di Latte comes in.
One of our favourite combinations here is a London Fog paired with tiramisu. It's a simple treat, but definitely one we'd go back for.
☕ Our drink: London Fog
🍰 Our treat: Tiramisu
Best for: Coffee dates, a sweet treat or a relaxed break
🌿 La Forêt — Bring the Group (and Come Hungry!)
La Forêt is a different kind of coffee stop.
This isn't necessarily where we'd head for a quiet afternoon with the laptop—it can get busy! Instead, we'd put this one on the list when you're meeting friends or family and want somewhere you can have coffee and a proper meal.
And while the pastry displays may get plenty of attention, La Forêt offers much more than coffee and pastries.
Our personal favourite?
🍝 The pasta.
It's one of our picks when we want to sit down, have a meal and catch up with a group.
Best for: Group meetups, lunch and catching up
Busybee pick: Pasta 🍝
So…Which Burnaby Coffee Spot Fits Your Day?
That's one of the things we love about Burnaby's coffee scene: every café doesn't have to be the same.
💻 Need to get a little work done? Try Kory's. 📍 Burnaby Heights | North Burnaby
☕ Want a drink and dessert? Fior di Latte.📍 Burnaby Heights | North Burnaby
👥 Meeting up with a group? La Forêt.📍 South Burnaby | Metrotown area
And we're definitely not finished exploring.
☕ Help Us Find Burnaby's Local Coffee Gems
This is where you come in.
We know there are so many more independent cafés and hidden coffee spots around Burnaby that deserve some love.
What's your favourite local Burnaby coffee shop?
And don't just give us the name—tell us what we need to order! ☕🥐
Maybe it's the latte everyone should know about, an incredible croissant, a dessert you always order, or something completely unexpected on the menu.
We'd love to visit more of your recommendations, add our new discoveries to this guide, and continue highlighting the local businesses that make Burnaby special.
Local café owners, we'd love to hear from you too. Tell us about your café and what we absolutely need to try when we visit.
Let's discover and highlight Burnaby's local coffee scene together. ☕🐝💛
Have a recommendation? Send us a message at @busybeecreates and your favourite might become our next Busybee Local Find!
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