KAFFE | Cafe Away x Timbertrain Coffee Roasters x Gastown

Gastown—West Cordova staple Timbertrain Coffee Roasters remains somehow both a hip and trendy joint, yet still also a classical cafe full of serious but unassuming charm.



With a subtle train theme and a stoic location in historic Gastown—complete with a red door—Timbertrain is a reliable stop for refuelling on your daily walk through the neighbourhood.

Mexico (Finca Nueva Linda, Chiapas): berries, wine acidity, caramel, and cocoa

Timbertrain's own roasted (hand-poured) pour over filter coffees are unsurprisingly precise and carefully brewed as you wait.

pour over coffee station

Their setup and brewing process are serious but approachable. Every element seems to fit and work in tandem with another, with strong copper tones throughout.



The bold wood flourishes and old-school, mechanical touches to everything in keeping with the light train aesthetic make everything all the more inviting and of a piece as you drink your coffee.



So serious about their coffee, Timbertrain's own nitro cold brew on tap is always a refreshing treat. It packs a crisp punch of smooth caffeinated notes with a nicely frothy finish to it.



Timbertrain nicely balances the wave of more serious, upscale coffee shops with a nicely casual, relaxed appeal. They make a damn fine cup of coffee in a welcome atmosphere.


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