Revolver Coffee

Last night, I visited Revolver Coffee, located in Gastown on 325 Cambie Street. It's fairly new, barely three months old. It's owned by the Giannakos family & it's the sister cafe of Cafe Crema, located in West Vancouver. Word of mouth has convinced me to try this cafe. Not only that but as someone of Greek decent, I tend to support businesses run by Greek people. Guess it's a cultural thing.

The first thing that caught my eye at Revolver Coffee was the decor. It has a retro feel to it, yet it has a modern twist. It had a New York vibe to it as well. Instead of having your typical tables splayed across the room, it had these suspended like benches that gave it an intimate feel. It made your visits with your friends more personal. On the wall is a picture of the world. It was a nice change compared to the one colour walls found at most cafes. While I do wish I was able to stick around to take in more of the vibe and ambiance, I was really impressed with what I felt and saw during my brief stay.

The service was friendly. The gentleman who took my order had a smile on his face & a happy tone in his voice. I've been to cafes where the server seemed hostile and bored so this was a welcome change. Good service is rare in Gastown too. The barista was friendly as well. Not only did she serve me my cappuccino, but she served me a warm smile too. When I thanked her, she acknowledged me back.  Having worked in retail, I know the importance of making the customer feel valued and welcomed. There is one cafe that is notorious for being rude as of lately and sadly, while their cappuccino is great, the service turns me off. Luckily, Revolver's kind service has made me want to return again and when I return, I will stay long enough to fully enjoy what Revolver has to offer besides their amazing coffee.

The cappuccino was flawless. It had depth to it. Perhaps it was their choice of coffee beans or the way they roasted their beans, but it had a different taste to it. It was a welcome taste to it. It had strength, but not too much where it made you feel nauseous or made your hands shake. Every sip was smooth and inviting. It was a perfect compliment for a chilly Vancouver evening, a lovely accessory. And this may sound weird, but it felt like the cappuccino brought Gastown to life. It was more vibrant. It seems like the cappuccino woke up my body and mind.

My only complaint was that I could not stick around on my first visit to fully appreciate everything besides their cappuccino. I will however, be back soon. I hope you check out Revolver soon. Take the time one afternoon (it closes at 6 everyday except Sunday, when it's closed all day) to visit Gastown and stop to get coffee from Revolver. And the Christmas season is the perfect time to go, as Gastown comes to life with the lights. Gastown restaurants are notorious for usually being busy so the best way to pass the time is to relax at Revolver and just enjoy life.