The Mighty Oak

Friendly staff, I think they are the owner and his wife. Cool neat location. Almond croissant is one of the best. So many almonds on top. Tonnes of locals come here and you can tell they are regular. If the locals come then that’s a good sign.

I saw this in an article for Best Coffee in Vancity Buzz and decided to book mark this place as part of my 100 coffee shops in 52 weeks challenge.
I must have walked by this place a million times thinking that it was just another house on the block. In fact you wouldn’t think that there would be a coffee shop in the area since it is situated in the middle of a few blocks of just homes.
Inside it looks like a small home with some organic groceries and basic coffee made with a really good press and a barista who knows his stuff.
I just had a decafe latte to go.
I love hidden gems like these.

I remember when the Mighty Oak was just being built! It was a remodel of a store front in the area that had been unoccupied for who knows how long. My friend lived down the street. When it finally opened it was glorious! The couple that owns it is lovely and the store offers a huge variety of fun groceries! The atmosphere is quaint and cute, and while there isn’t a lot of seating te still a great place to drop by, grab unique groceries and a really good cup of coffee. I will be going back soon for my cappuccino. My personal favourite in the groceries: Check out the selection of pasta sauces!

Best americano in the city (most days). From time to time, the espresso is perhaps a bit burnt or something. I live a block away and I love that I can pick up eggs or butter or a baguette (and an americano of course) without having to do the big grocery store ordeal. I wish they were open a bit earlier, but the owners (who are great people) have young children and want to be with them. I respect that.

Anytime you can get Earnest Ice Cream without lining up at their Fraser location, it’s a plus.
Especially if you’re in the west side area.
Nice, cozy neighbourhood gem; just too bad they close on Mondays.

Love the décor and charm of this corner café located in a residential area. Very quaint and classy setup and the owner is nice. I like how the specialty coffees come with a little shortbread cookie! Nice presentation. I only wish that the café offered a wider range of baked goods: scones, muffins, granola bars…

This shop is adorable. The latte I had came with cute little shortbread and latte art, and it was delicious. The owners were so friendly and it doesn’t hurt that they sell Ernest ice cream ;) it was busy which is always a good sign, luckily there is a cute patio and it wasn’t cold. Will return!

What a great coffee shop. I highly recommend coming here. Coffee and shop are so great.

Home of hands down the best latte I have had in my entire life. Having experienced the best coffee that the Pacific Northwest, Germany and New Zealand have to offer I can honestly say they just don’t measure up to The MIghty Oak. I’m not sure if it is the dairy they use, the beans they buy or the techniques employed but there is magic in every cup served at 198 W 18^th Ave. BONUS you get great little shortbread cookies with your latte. Be prepared to wait a bit when you arrive as it is almost always busy and they really take their time to craft your drink. But just like the saying goes, good things come to those who wait.
Having had the opportunity to work at The Mighty Oak this past spring (2013) I can say with absolute confidence that John and Heidi are the best employers I have ever had. Not only do they care about their store, their products and their customers. They care about their employees and it shows. In the short time that I was employed at The Mighty Oak I had two personal incidents, both of which conflicted with my work. Two weeks after starting I had a death in the family resulting in me having to leave for 10 days. I called John who was compassionate and incredibly patient, telling me to take all the time I needed. And that time made all the difference to me and my family.
The Mighty Oak is quickly becoming a pillar of the community, but more importantly, the benchmark for small business practice in Vancouver.
Ethics, great coffee and great people make for a world class experience.

Great and tiny neighbourhood coffee shop and store. Coffee is skillfully made. 3 or so tables outside and a few inside. Warm and engaging owner. Nice quiet spot between the hustle bustle of Cambie Village, Main Street and Broadway.

Adorable little coffee shop and corner store rolled into one! Coffee was excellent and ambience was laid back and welcoming. Will be sure to return.

This place is another adorable, off the beaten track addition to the neighbourhood. In a space that has a somewhat colourful background, it’s nice to see fresh faces take up this cute little neighbourhood nook.
They’re pouring some seriously good coffee and their tiny grocery section is going the way of Le Marche and boasts excellent local fare and fun, unique items. It’s where Nice Pops and I cheated on Johnny Pops together. It was a confusing afternoon.
Super bonus? The work with City Beet Farm, who grow veggies just down the street and sell their fare on Sunday afternoons. Talk about local, try dishing up a salad grown three blocks away! Lovely touch.
Owners are fabulously friendly. Always nice to see Earnest Ice Cream in the mix. I’m saving that last star for the food. The day I went, they seemed pretty low on munchables and I ended up going elsewhere for lunch. But I hear fabulous things about the baked goods, so i’ll have to investigate again.
Place to kick your heels up outside without traffic? Lovely. Just, lovely.

This place is one of those neighbourhood gems worth traveling to. The coffee is fab, the croissants are even better, and it’s one of the few places in the city to get Earnest Ice Cream (the browned butter praline is the best thing I’ve ever eaten.) The fact that it’s run by a lovely family with an adorable kid only makes it better.

By far the best cappuccino this side of the Creek, ‘tho Eleysian comes close. The couple who run it are charming and ithey serve sandwiches as well. They also sell some groceries, dry and fresh. Wonderful neighbourhood spot. I wish them every success.

My new favourite coffee spot! I happened upon the Mighty Oak on a morning run and was immediately taken by its location, nestled in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. My boyfriend and I returned this past Sunday to enjoy Americanos (superb), croissants (delectable) and the classic interior aesthetic. We also picked up some organic milk and farm fresh eggs, neither unreasonably priced.
It’s obvious that much care went into the design of the space with beautiful tiling, tables and food layout. There’s lovely planters outside with neat side tables that will be perfect for wamer days to come. I also enjoyed the curated selection of high quality groceries (a cheese and deli counter!) as well as other treats to take home with you.
The only disapointment for me was that they do not have any drip coffee. While I enjoy espresso, some mornings I just need another kind of caffeine fix. Nonethless, I am so glad to have found this hidden gem and will be returning often!

I legitimately haven’t even set foot inside this place but I walked past today and fell in love and firmly believe that I will still love it once I set foot inside it and so I’m preemptively reviewing it anyway.
Run on sentences aside, The Mighty Oak is one of those wonderful mirage-​like places, a la Le Marche St George, that appear seemingly out of nowhere as you’re strolling through a quiet residential neighbourhood. I was actually shocked when I first noticed it, and a bit intimidated, as understandably there was only one person working and no customers inside and sometimes those kinds of situations can be awkward. I only managed a slow walk-​by, ogling from afar. But then I went home and researched it a little bit, and it turns out The Mighty Oak is a new and ridiculously cute coffee shop and neighbourhood grocer that sells things like ketchup and milk but also has baked goods and espresso.
I am so excited about my new find, especially since they stock Earnest Ice Cream and their interior is gorgeous. I cannot wait to properly visit.

The décor is eloquent and understated. The atmosphere relaxed yet classy. The owner spent the summer refurbishing a former grocery store by himself and the effort is truly outstanding. Oh the coffee is good too. Come treat yourself to this gem of a spot and support local indie businesses.