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As one of the more popular neighbourhoods for young families, urban hipsters and long-time locals, there’s no shortage of excellent coffee shops in Mount Pleasant to fuel the area’s caffeine addiction. From 7th south to 30th, these cafés are worth spending some time in.

These days, a laptop and Wi-Fi connection can transform any venue into a workplace. Check out these Vancouver coffee shops where you can stay connected. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

North Vancouver's streets are paved with coffee shops. For friendly baristas, mouthwatering pastries and art in your cup – check out these hot spots. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

From Italian favourites to the heat of Ethiopia, there is an eclectic selection of welcoming coffees and cafés in Surrey. Enjoy your cup of joe! [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Like Seattle, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have several gourmet coffee shops. From storied franchises to small independents, great coffee can be found throughout the city and the suburbs. Here are good spots not to be missed in Burnaby. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

The art of making a sandwich is not lost on these Richmond shops. From a great grilled cheese to pulled pork sammies, these restaurants offer all the flavour combinations you could possibly need to satisfy your lunchtime cravings. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

While downtown sandwich spots may get all the press, Surrey is home to some of the very best in the region. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Commercial Drive is one of Vancouver’s most fun and eclectic neighbourhoods. It also has a great selection of restaurants, cafes and sandwich shops. Here are great places to grab a sandwich the next time you’re on Commercial Drive. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

The fashion designers, restaurant and bar staff, locals out for a day of shopping and sightseeing tourists alike all need a place to get their quick caffeine fix or to rest their weary legs after being on their feet all day. Gorgeous Gastown cafés to the rescue.

As one of the more bustling retail and start-up commercial areas in town, Gastown boasts its fair share of daytime workers, as well as just a few tourists come summer. For a quick lunchtime break, hit up any one of these cafes for an excellent sandwich and an ultra-hip vibe.

You don’t need any level of certification to make a sandwich, but when you try a sandwich at one of these places, you’ll wonder if perhaps there's a master class in elevating this lunchtime staple. Here are some of Coquitlam's best places to grab a fabulous sandwich.

Coffee can help you start the day off right or pick you up after your afternoon slump. Langley residents and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to cafés – here are a few cozy ones to choose from when you need that next caffeine injection.