My favorite hang out spot in downtown, and I’m not even a huge tea person! The staff are always very kind and clearly very knowledgeable about their craft. Their drink offering is exclusively tea, but it’s very well made, high quality tea both iced and hot, and even I’ve been able to find my favorites among their impressively large menu. They currently have a monthly special hot chocolate (sadly not permanent!) that’s possibly the best I’ve ever had.
The main space is wheelchair accessible - they have a ramp available for the doorway if you just knock on the window politely. The upstairs is sadly not, but there’s plenty seating downstairs and considering the age of the buildings in downtown Vancouver it’s disappointing but not their fault at all.
The bathrooms are gender neutral single stall. They sell some items and a few snacks from local vendors as well as their own tea blends. They have board games available to play and there’s regularly scheduled (usually witchy and spiritual-type) events here in the evenings. They also have free wifi!
Overall, a wonderful place I love to come sit and do my college homework in. I could not recommend more.
Dandelion Teahouse is a wonderful little bright spot in Downtown Vancouver. Very close to the local farmer's market, but not too busy on the weekends.
The space is bright, open and welcoming. It's an eclectic mix of teahouse, apothecary shop and curio shop. They have a selection of tea packages for sale, local jewelry, artwork, body care, bath products, books, herbs, trinkets and more.
The store has seating downstairs but additional space upstairs. It's open air so you can hear noise down below and vice versa. Mix of chairs and cushioned seating including floor cushions and upholstered furniture.
It goes without saying the drinks are delicious. Good selection of caffeinated and non, and the monthly specials are creative and unique. Small selection of pastries and treats too.
Final note is that this seems to be a clean space where mask-wearing, hand sanitizer and distancing is still the norm. What a relief!
