Skip to content

Timbertrain, Mclean

31 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/burnaby, r/vancouver30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 19 threads.

What people say, in short

Many people recommend Timbertrain, and several like its coffee; one diner says it was the first place they came to love modern espresso. Several point to its baked goods, including an almond croissant, a popcorn cookie and cookies in general, and a few mention the McLean location, where one commenter calls it the branch to visit. One commenter calls it fairly decent, a more reserved take.

Address

Timbertrain Coffee Roasters - Depot, 551 McLean Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 0C2, Canada

At a glance

Signature dishes
Almond croissant, Popcorn cookie
Best for
Specialty coffee, Desserts

Nearby on this map

Other places on this map closest to Timbertrain, Mclean, as the crow flies.

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.

Show all 30 cited comments
  • Recommendsu/TomsNanny in r/askvan · Aug 2024

    Named as a strong alternative pick for the request.

  • Recommendsu/linapinacolada in r/askvan · Aug 2026

    Agrees with another commenter's recommendation of Timbertrain on McLean.

  • Recommendsu/rpgnoob17 in r/burnaby · Jun 2025

    Says they also like this place.

  • Recommendsu/buddhakaja in r/askvan · Aug 2024

    Signals surprise that nobody has named Timbertrain yet, implying it deserves a mention.

  • Recommendsu/GoodJibblyWibbly in r/vancouver · May 2024service

    Enjoyed Timbertrain letting them keep a coffee card, which suits their habit of crafting with coffee bags.

  • Recommendsu/MayAsWellStopLurking in r/askvan · Sep 2026taste

    Says Timbertrain was the first place they came to love modern espresso.

  • Mixedu/UnicornSmoothie in r/askvan · Aug 2024

    Says Timbertrain is fairly decent, a more reserved take than their other espresso picks.

  • Recommendsu/Roonig in r/askvan · Sep 2025

    Names Timbertrain among roasters worth visiting.

  • Recommendsu/Therealgeomax in r/askvan · Jul 2025

    Agrees with the Timbertrain suggestion.

  • Recommendsu/justinpenner in r/askvan · Mar 2025

    Groups it with multi-location specialty cafes rated mostly fantastic, with a few nitpicks for some.

  • Recommendsu/whenabouts in r/askvan · Aug 2024taste

    Agrees the McLean branch is the one to visit and praises its cookies, noting custard croissants are a rare treat.

  • Recommendsu/orlybird2345 in r/vancouver · May 2024

    Gives Timbertrain the same quick approving endorsement.

  • Recommendsu/dnbgirlstylz in r/askvan · Sep 2026

    Names Timbertrain as the cafe described and agrees it is amazing.

  • Recommendsu/Newtothisredditbiz in r/askvan · Jul 2025

    Suggests adding it to the list.

  • Recommendsu/AsbestosFlaygon_ in r/vancouver · Aug 2026taste

    Says they like Timbertrain for coffee.

  • Recommendsu/Boring-Cake139 in r/askvan · Mar 2026

    Lists Timbertrain among recommended spots.

  • Recommendsu/Specialist-Pen-6441 in r/askvan · Mar 2026

    Agrees the listed picks are all good, including Timbertrain.

  • Recommendsu/Stunning_Yak_2599 in r/askvan · Mar 2026

    Recommends Timbertrain's popcorn cookie.

  • Recommendsu/sassyfontaine in r/askvan · Feb 2026

    Suggests timber train as a direct answer alongside another spot.

  • Recommendsu/oliviarosmalliver in r/askvan · Jan 2026taste

    Recommends the almond croissant specifically.

  • Recommendsu/win_s in r/askvan · Oct 2025

    Lists Timbertrain among options near Waterfront that roast their own beans.

  • Recommendsu/anita-wang in r/askvan · Nov 2024taste

    Suggests Timbertrain's double-baked version for people who want extra crispness.

More maps in Vancouver, Canada

Did this page answer your question?

Freshness

Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.

Follow @mapswemade for new maps