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Blaze Cafe Review: Perfect Matcha Latte and Basque Cheesecake in Vancouver

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts

📍 Location: Blaze Cafe / Blaze Burger (43 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1G7)
💰 Price Range: $5 – $20 per person
🍽️ Featured Items: Unsweetened Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($6.99), Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($7.60), Basque Cheesecake ($8.50)
🌿 Dietary Options: Vegetarian & dairy-free milk alternatives available
⭐ Smooch Verdict: A hidden gem for late-night cravings, offering the perfect match of great coffee and comforting burgers.

Since our dinner at Odd Burger left me feeling a little unsatisfied, I needed a quick pick-me-up to save the night. I started searching for a cozy coffee shop that was still open late on a Saturday evening, and that is how we stumbled upon Blaze Cafe, which is actually tucked right inside Blaze Burger. It is a bit of an unusual setup because the space serves up both espresso drinks and juicy burgers, but somehow, they manage to do both excellently!

I already love their burgers, but their unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk ($6.99) is a real standout. It has absolutely no harsh bitterness, yet it does not taste watered down at all. It is easily the best matcha latte close to home.


A close-up shot of an unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk in a black ceramic mug at Blaze Cafe, featuring elegant heart-shaped latte art on the vibrant green foam.
The unsweetened matcha latte with oat milk ($6.99)—smooth, incredibly rich, and poured with beautiful latte art.

Hubby decided to try the iced strawberry matcha latte ($7.60), but we both agreed it fell a bit flat. To be honest, the version we tried over at Cafe & Life Co. was so much better. This one just tasted a little too tart, and the strawberry flavour felt a bit artificial.


An iced strawberry matcha latte in a clear ribbed glass at Blaze Cafe, showing distinct layers of red strawberry puree, white milk, and green matcha on top.
The layered Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($7.60) looked lovely, but the flavour profile missed the mark for us.

To turn things around, we paired our drinks with a slice of their Basque cheesecake ($8.50). It was incredibly good! It was not overly sweet, which was perfect because it allowed the rich, earthy notes of my matcha latte to stand out even more.


A slice of creamy Basque cheesecake with a caramelized brown top crust, elegantly served on a dark rustic plate alongside a swoop of red berry compote.
A slice of pure heaven: the perfectly balanced Basque Cheesecake ($8.50) with fruit compote.
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