☕ Friday Afternoon Pitstop: Java Express
| 📍 Location: | Java Coffee (675 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3) |
| ⏱️ Weekday Hours: | 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Weekdays only!) |
| ☕ Drinks Ordered: | Decaf Hedgehog Mocha ($5.75) & White Chocolate Mocha Frappe ($5.50) |
| 🥪 Food & Treats: | Pink Salmon Salad Sandwich ($8.75) & Pecan Chocolate Bar ($3.95) |
Right while we were right in the middle of our quick lunch over at Milano Coffee, my phone rang. It was Vancouver General Hospital with a last-minute opening for my ultrasound at 1:45 PM today! Of course, I jumped at the chance and said yes. We headed straight home, and I managed to power through a super productive two hours of work before we had to head back out the door to VGH.
Once the appointment was all done, we decided we earned a little afternoon pick-me-up. We walked over to Java Express on West 10th Ave. Since this neighbourhood spot is only open on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, making a trip here is always a bit of a scheduling challenge but today, the timing aligned perfectly!
Remembering our sweet mocha experiment from earlier in the day, I ordered their Hedgehog Mocha with decaf beans ($5.75). Sadly, I completely forgot to snap a picture of it! Interestingly enough, it wasn't nearly as sweet as the version over at Milano Coffee, offering a milder chocolate profile.
Because it was quite warm and beautiful outside, Hubby opted for something icy and refreshing: the White Chocolate Mocha Frappe ($5.50). It was sweet, frosty, and the ultimate comfort drink for a sunny afternoon walk.
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| The sweet and icy White Chocolate Mocha Frappe ($5.50) is perfect for a warm day. |
For a late bite, I picked up their Pink Salmon Salad Sandwich ($8.75). It comes packed with a flavourful salmon salad, avocado, fresh lettuce, and crisp cucumber tucked securely between slices of hearty whole wheat bread. Oh my goodness, it works *so* well together! You all know how much I love the combination of rich salmon and creamy avocado, so this was an absolute home run for me.
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| The delicious Pink Salmon Salad Sandwich ($8.75) with avocado, lettuce, and cucumber. |
Hubby, who naturally loves his sweet treats, set his sights on the bakery case and chose the Pecan Chocolate Bar ($3.95). To our pleasant surprise, it wasn't overly sweet at all! The rich chocolate base was beautifully balanced by a deep, toasted nuttiness from the pecans.
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| The perfectly balanced, nutty Pecan Chocolate Bar ($3.95). |
After finishing up our quick afternoon bite, we hurriedly walked back home so I could squeeze in two more hours burst of work before finally closing out my laptop for the week. It was a hectic, fast-paced day, but getting to try a new local spot made it feel like a victory.
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