Blenz Coffee

Busy spot with seating for about 20 people. Server didn’t put enough tea leaves for my tea and so It ended up tasting like hot water with a hint of tea. I should of said something but didn’t feel confrontational. I don’t know how you mess up tea but you can. Like all other Blenz, baked goods come in bulk grocery packages cut up and served at high prices. Only with coming if you’re looking for a place to sit down or use the washroom. And even the washroom was located in a weird spot shared with the other businesses in the building. I certainly won’t be back for their beverages. I guess it serves me right for come to a coffee place for tea… should of hit up Murchies down the street.

For the record I only came here ’cause I was in the area while my bestie went to class. I hate this Blenz ’cause every time I do go, the few times that I do, the customer service is completely clueless. I have nothing against students but they were just out to lunch and my matcha latte wasn’t made right with the portions as with the other locations. Does it really take that long to make drinks? Little on the eats side.

One of my favourite places to study on campus — great ambiance and doesn’t get too crowded! Overall a very nice break from the usual library and student lounges!

A nice place to study. Prices are on the more expensive side for coffee. The surrounding area has poor restaurants though if you become hungry when studying.

I’m not usually one to go to Blenz for coffee, but this place is worth going to. It’s right in the middle of the beautiful Wesbrook Village so it’s accessible for all. There’s lots of seating, free wifi, and many outlets for people/​students to plug in their devices! It’s right next to the MBA house where many students go to study so you can walk ten feet and grab a coffee or a treat to satisfy that crave! However, the reason I wanted to write this review was because I wanted to give recognition to the owners and staff who work there. I’ve worked in numerous cafes/​restaurants and so for me customer service is very important. These guys know how to interact with people and they make sure that person gets exactly what they want. They are all so welcoming and kind and it’s not always that you’ll find a chain to have that sort of atmosphere. These guys do such a good job, it’s worth leaving an extra buck for them in thanks!

I like this Blenz situated in the Wesbrook village right beside the MBA house. The overall ambient makes the coffees more enjoyable and energizing.

I don’t know much about coffee, but my experience here has always been quite good.
The staff are so friendly and sweet, especially the lady (she might be the manager?) with long black hair. Made me feel really special!
I got a Strawberry Tea Latte, and it was very tasty, not too sweet.
What a nice place.

Friendly staff, great drinks and food, although sometimes the food can be a little pricy. The music is inviting and mellow, great for a coffee shop. Comfy seating and fast, free wi-​fi!

This place is Blenz — so obviously as a corporate entity of a coffee shop, I don’t find anything really unique or special about this place. The pastries looked shipped so definitely not fresh baked. I had a ham and cheese croissant which was decently good, and the breakfast Blenz tea, which I’m glad was a loose leaf tea. It was pretty good! What I found most off putting is that some of the baristas didn’t tie up their hair?!? I find that an instant Health and safety issue. And staff weren’t super friendly. Just the front cashier taking our order was pleasant enough. The café itself is nice and wasn’t dirty. All in all an okay experience.

Since I moved to the MBA House, now I have this BLENZ right in the first floor of my apartment! Yeeey!
I love how they work until 10PM, I am on of those people that go to coffee shops in the afternoons and evenings rather than mornings =)
They have a lot of space inside and bunch of tables outside which are across the fountain, so it’s awesome to sit there in sunny hot days!
From their drinks, my go-​to drink is the belgian hot chocolate in colder days and in hot days, it would be the lemon ice tea!
All in all, this BLENZ has everything you need from a coffee shop!

The drinks here are better than the average Blenz coffee store, and is generally quite quiet when I visit. However, the service is not quite good.
The main barista who is always around seemed to be very nice and efficient. However, the others are not so great. They take a very long time to make the drinks, and sometimes make mistakes in your orders. People who don’t seem like they work in the store often go stand behind the counter with them to chat.
Good place to study nevertheless.

Where do I start? the owner is EXTREMELY rude and has no customer service skills whatsoever. He just came up to me and my friends and said «You can’t have any outside food here. Get your food and leave». No warning whatsoever. As we were packing up, he came to us again and said «And clean up your mess». Are you serious? Have some fucking respect. He didn’t even ask whether or not we had bought anything there. Was he going to react like that to his customers? You have to respect the customer regardless. You could have kindly informed us of your concern rather than embarrassing us (or yourself) in front of others and telling us to leave. You are a business owner/​manager, it would be nice if you had some manners. I’m surprised you were put in charge of this place. Shame on you. Your service wasn’t the greatest anyways (long waits, poor service from the baristas, etc.) and you made it worse by your unacceptable behaviour. I will not go to this Blenz anymore.
p.s your attitude reflects on your employees.

As much as I love Starbucks and will forever be a loyal customer, Blenz serves some legit coffee here. Few reasons why I will pick Blenz over Starbucks when I’m in the area:
1. Better tea selection. Their tea lattes are so tasty! If you don’t want a strong caffeinated drink or don’t want your hands to shake, get their tea lattes.
2. Better food selection. From pastries to sandwiches to a few snacks, I can go there for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Another good reason to come: free parking! The spots on the streets are good for 1 free hour or you can walk a few steps to the open lot and park there for 2 hours for free! wow. This is almost unheard of when you are near an university.
Service is a tad slow but I didn’t mind it too much. There are ample seats with outlets. Grab a drink, grab a seat and type/​study away!

Good coffee, but not too satisfied with the service. Main barista is fast and polite, but the new ladies are quite slow. They forgot about my order, but upsized my drink which was nice. Nonetheless, it’s a good place to stop for a coffee

Average spot with server being more interested to speak to his buddies. Would not go out of my way to come here.

I love Blenz! I never go to Starbucks anymore, the coffee is just so much better tasting here.
The service is great, the owner and employees are always willing to chat, or ask me about my day. The latté art makes me so happy, its always beautiful and something a lot of chains never do. I really love coming here. I like this location better than the one on Allison road, the people are just friendlier. Service, and customer recognition at a place like this means a lot to me.
If I’m ever having a bad day, this is my go to place.
The matcha latté, mochas, and macchiatos are my favorite drinks. The matcha is slightly gritty, which is normal for matcha as it doesn’t really dissolve. And the mochas have REAL chocolate in them. No liquid or powder here, just fresh melted chocolate and great espresso.
The Samsoas and beef roll are a bit too spicy for me, but I’m pretty wimpy when it comes to spice. The cinnamon roll is great, as are the croissants.
Best yet, I can use my spc card here. I’ve almost certainly made back what I spent on it only counting Blenz.

Starting to enjoy Blenz more and more… used to be a frequent Artigiano’s customer but Blenz is starting to pull me away

The owner, Aman, and his wife are really friendly! I usually come with a friend and our toddlers on the way to the park — it’s a kid friendly place too! Note that you need a key for the bathroom which is around the corner inside MBA House. Blenz has excellent teas — loose leaf & nice selection. Breakfast blend is a great cuppa.

If you’re a UBC Student you know that there’s another Blenz in the village. I, however, much prefer this one because of the location, service and atmosphere.
It’s located in the brand new Wesbrook Mall Complex and it’s a heck of a lot brighter than the one in the village. Lots of outlets, free wifi and open until 10, its a decent spot for a chill study session.
If you’re there during the day, you can even sit by the new fountain.
Coffee is just the usual Blenz standard, better than Starbucks, but not as great as some of the other roasters.

Mmmm egg nog latte. Beautiful location, and free street parking in front. Unfortunately, the temperature of my latte was not warm enough. Hence, only 4 stars this time around.