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Prototype Coffee

8.1Locals Score / 10

#3 of 11 Cafés & Coffee in Vancouver

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Known forroasteryeast-vanflightsspecialty

A roaster's roaster, with Bullet R1 machines on the counter so they can roast your beans to order and a staff that geeks out on origin and process. Get the pour-over flight to taste regions side by side and let the barista guide you. Fair warning: it sits on a rough stretch of East Hastings, so it's best in daylight.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

Locals Score

8.1/10
  • Value7.0
  • Iconic5.5
  • Excellence9.0
  • Crowd level7.0
  • Authenticity9.3
  • Accessibility5.0
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.