Wilder Snail Cafe

A Different Pace. From the outside it looks like your stereotypical corner store you would find in any community across Canada. But don't judge this book buy its cover, because it is part coffee house, part corner store and somewhere in the back there is a bit of a bike shop hanging out.

Maybe it was chance.  Maybe it was fate.  It’s hard to say why life takes us to certain places at certain times but I do know this – walking into The Wilder Snail  is like taking a step back into time. A happier time , a time where people left their doors unlocked, children ran freely, and most importantly, a time where Jimmy Soul and Elvis ruled the airwaves.

Walking into the Wilder Snail you are greeted by a large wooden bar, some great red cupboards and large red globe lights that Erica wanted to make special mention of. The name is a humorous poke at unusual British pub names.

My friend Lorraine and I had already been to The Wilder Snail not surprisingly, about a year ago) but for some reason I forgot to blog about it. But this time I decided not to forget, particularly because I liked this place and it's a beautiful location to have coffee, lunch or just hang out free wifi with purchase, it's passworded). We ordered a couple of Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, which were generous on the Montreal smoked meat and very tasty really, how could you screw up a MSMS… but I digress). The service was cordial and friendly and lunch was inexpensive $5.99 for each one of the sandwiches). Obviously, as anybody who reads my blog will know, I don't eat cheese so I had to remove it but otherwise, our lunch was really good. I'd definitely come back for lunch or even just for a coffee and to read a good book. The Wilder Snail is definitely a lovely neighbourhood cafe. Related posts: Eatery review La Grotta Del Fromaggio Meat and Bread Gastown) Frenchie's Downtown V

We came across this corner store/coffee shop/cafe while walking in the Strathcona area of Vancouver Eastside, near Chinatown. I stopped in to check it out and purchased an iced herbal tea. It was very refreshing and distinctive; I really liked it! They also have grocery items, a coffee menu, wraps, baked goods… We’ll be back to check out what else…very cute and definitely has neighborhood vibes.