The corner of Yew and West 6th finally feels alive again. Hubby and I stood in line this morning for the grand opening of Nomad’s new Kitsilano spot. There was a steady buzz in the air as the queue stretched down the sidewalk.
It wasn't quite as busy as the C Market opening a few weeks ago, so the wait moved quickly. It was the perfect time to watch neighbours arrive with their own reusable mugs, fitting right in with the strict zero-waste policy of the shop.
The space is minimalist and clean, taking over the historic Helen’s Grocery building. It feels bright and welcoming, like a true neighbourhood hub.
The Soft Opening Menu
The menu mixes classic cafe food with bold Korean flavours. We decided to try the most unique items on the board to see how they stacked up.
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K-Soul Melt Kimchi Grilled Cheese: This was our
favourite bite. The sourdough bread had a
perfect toast, and the stretchy cheese
worked so well with the spicy kimchi ($15).
K-Soul Melt Kimchi Grilled Cheese from Nomad Coffee Kitsilano
Two fermentation wonders: Korea's healthy Kimchi and the West's classic sourdough, pressed to golden perfection with rich cheese
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Gochujang Scone: This is a dense pastry
with a real kick. It isn't fluffy like a
regular scone and it provided a strong heat that lingers
($5).
Gochujang Scone from Nomad Coffee Kitsilano
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Gochujang Cookie: This one is confusing in
a good way. It is flat and heavy, buttery and savoury rather than
sweet ($4). There's heat from the gochujang too.
Gochujang Cookie from Nomad Coffee Kitsilano
The Drinks
For coffee, we tried the Dak, NL Pour-over ($20). It came in a ceramic mug shaped like a traditional kimchi jar. The taste was subtle and smooth, with no bitter aftertaste at all.
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| Dak, NL Hachi Flow Pourover from Nomad Coffee Kitsilano Country of Origin: Colombia Variety: Maragogope Process: Enzyflow Natural Notes: Candied strawberry, grapefruit, milk tea |
I also had an unsweetened Matcha Latte with creamy oat milk ($8.90). It was a normal, decent latte, but it felt a bit typical compared to the extraordinary matcha I got at C Market.
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| Matcha Latte |
Can't wait to come back and try that Seoul Garden Bibim and Mango Matcha.
Nomad Kitsilano Menu Highlights & Prices
For those planning a visit during the soft opening phase, here is what else you can find on the board:
- Seoul Garden Bibim: 200-year Korean legacy bowl ($19).
- Kitsilano Rise: Sourdough with mushroom whipped butter ($9).
- Green Goodness Wrap: Plant-based chikun and tofu feta ($15.90).
- Orange Raf Coffee: A sweet citrus espresso ($7.50).
- Strawberry Yakgwa Cookie: A traditional honey treat ($5.50).
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| Pastries with prices |
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| Soft Opening Menu |
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