Matchstick Coffee
12 people recommendvia r/britishcolumbia, r/askvan, r/burnaby13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Matchstick Coffee, naming it a good option for coffee in Vancouver. One diner says its almond croissant is on par with Bad Dog Bread's, and another says its seasonal drinks are tasty. One diner finds it decent rather than great, saying the darker drip roast is disappointing and the range one-dimensional. People recommend Matchstick across its outlets; the map shows the Fraser Street one.
Address
Matchstick Fraser Street, 639 E 15th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Almond croissant
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
Nearby on this map
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/CrankyReviewerTwo in r/britishcolumbia · Aug 2024
Names this as one of several good Vancouver coffee shops to look up.
- Recommendsu/Roonig in r/askvan · Sep 2025
Names Matchstick among roasters worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/Ok-Hyena5037 in r/burnaby · May 2025taste
Says Matchstick's seasonal drinks are tasty.
- Recommendsu/smilelikeaknife in r/burnaby · May 2025
Suggests getting coffee at this branch, which sits next to another treat shop.
- Recommendsu/sassyfontaine in r/askvan · Nov 2024
Names Matchstick as their answer.
- Recommendsu/Newtothisredditbiz in r/askvan · Jul 2025
Suggests adding it to the list.
- Recommendsu/NSGoat in r/askvan · Nov 2024taste
Rates Matchstick Coffee's almond croissant as equal to Bad Dog Bread's.
- Recommendsu/Specialist_Size2939 in r/askvan · Nov 2024variety
Says Matchstick offers a solid range of choices, listed beside other good options.
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- Recommendsu/ticiap in r/askvan · Jul 2025
Suggests Matchstick as an option.
- Recommendsu/Workadaily in r/askvan · Mar 2025
Names Matchstick among places to buy coffee beans.
- Recommendsu/Aggravating-Mango-54 in r/askvan · Feb 2025
Gives a bare suggestion of Matchstick, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/tobacco3590 in r/askvan · Nov 2024taste
Names Matchstick as the top pick and says they have tried most on the list.
- Mixedu/VodkaWithSnowflakes in r/askvan · Aug 2024taste
Calls Matchstick decent rather than great, finding its darker drip roast disappointing and its range one-dimensional.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.