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Ellipsis Café, nestled in Arthur Erickson’s iconic Waterfall Building near Granville Island, is a stunning blend of modernist architecture and warm, inviting design. By day, it serves specialty coffee and freshly baked pastries in a space bathed in natural light, while by night, it transforms into a chic cocktail bar with thoughtfully crafted drinks. With its towering glass ceilings, minimalist design, and intimate touches like burnt-orange seating, Ellipsis encourages guests to slow down, connect, and savor every moment.
@eatswithwendy Weekend well spent at the new place – Ellipsis — a café by sunlight and cocktail bar by moonlight 🌞➡️🌙 . Made two visits to soak it all in and here’s what I tried: Daytime sips & bites: ✨ Matcha latte with mango jam — bright and sweet with a twist ✨ Strawberry jasmine fizz with basil — light, bubbly, and refreshing ✨ Passionfruit cube — bright and bursting with flavor ✨ Breakfast danish with egg yolk inside— tasty but would shine warmer Nighttime eats & drinks: ✨ Cava cocktail severed with a mini croissant on top of an ice cube — such a cute touch ✨ “Who came first” cocktail – layered flavors that linger ✨ Crispy potato with dijonnaise and chives — a perfectly savory snack ✨ Smoked duck breast with plum sauce and jus — the star dish, tender and flavorful 📍 ELLIPSIS 1540 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver The design here is just as impressive as the menu—chic interiors and standout exterior make it an Insta-worthy spot any time of day. #vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouvereats #yvrfood #vancouver ♬ original sound – eatswithwendy
Our Visits (Click the links below for more details)
Visit #1 – Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 10:00 PM
Visit #2 – Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 12:30 PM
Menu and Review – Starred = Tried/Reviewed
Cava (Left) & Who Came First (Right)
6.6 / 10
Crispy Potato, Dijonnaise, Chives
6.5 / 10
Smoked Duck Breast, Plum Sauce, Jus
7.8 / 10
002 Strawberry, Basil, Jasmine tea, Fizz (Left) & 003 Mango, Jam, Matcha, Latte (Right)
7.6 / 10
Breakfast Danish
4.5 / 10
Passionfruit Cube
8.8 / 10
Fun Facts / Things to Know
- Fact 1: They source pastries from Doe Cafe, but some of them are exclusively made for Ellipsis.
- Fact 2: They source ingredients locally.
- Fact 3: The interior is inspired by Scandinavian design.
- Fact 4: Even though it’s a cafe by day, bar by night, you can order both menus throughout the day.
Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 10:00 PM | Ellipsis – At Night
- Really good for taking pictures. It’s cafe by day and bar by night which is a cool concept.
- We did not anticipate to come here after Handson Steak & Frites but the disappointing experience got us to try our luck with the lineup.
- The line moved really quickly as we arrived around 10. We were told a 1-hour wait, but it turned out to be 30 minutes.
Full Reviews – Strong Language Warning
Cava (Left) & Who Came First (Right)
- The mini croissant was definitely a gimmick. It was tough since it was sitting out for a day.
- Cava tasted alright but nothing special.
- Who Came First had a lot of ingredients on the menu but it tasted just like a Martini with too much Vermouth which might have been good to some.
Crispy Potato, Dijonnaise, Chives
- Great for pictures.
- Spread the sauce or it’s just potato (surprise!).
- Even then a little too bland for our taste.
Smoked Duck Breast, Plum Sauce, Jus
- Crispy skin.
- Meat was tender and juicy.
- The sauce did not add much depth to the dish.
- Special enough to order again? Unfortunately no.
Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 12:30 PM | Ellipsis – Daytime
- We came back here during noon to check out their pastries and drinks.
- The daylight through the glass windows makes this place even better for taking pictures.
- The lineup was not too bad (roughly 15 minutes).
Full Reviews – Reader Discretion Is Advised
002 Strawberry, Basil, Jasmine tea, Fizz (Left) & 003 Mango, Jam, Matcha, Latte (Right)
- 002 was really refreshing. We expected it to just be another “detox” water but the flavors of each ingredients were distinctly noted and worked so well together.
- 003 was visually great as well, but sadly, we could not taste the matcha. We can feel the powder stuck inside our throats, so they sure used a lot of matcha, just not good ones, maybe?
Breakfast Danish
- We had this during lunch time. We get it’s supposed to be “breakfast” but we expected the pastry to at least get warmed up before serving.
- It came out cold, stale, and the egg yolk started to give that slightly unpleasant smell.
- Maybe they expected this to be sold out before lunch time but nonetheless, keep in mind they don’t warm up the pastries because “the kitchen is too busy”.
Passionfruit Cube
- We really enjoyed it.
- Great, crispy outer layer.
- The cream and passionfruit pieces were not overly sweet.
- Still soft and fluffy inside.
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