Is it 2AM and you’re suddenly struck with hunger? Or are you looking for a place to study with a steady flow of coffee? Check out these places close to UBC that are open 24/7 (i.e. whenever you want).
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave, Kitsilano Vancouver
This local favourite is an all-vegetarian restaurant with miso soups, burgers, teas and much more. Peak hours are usually quite busy, but if you go late at night, you’re almost certain to find a cosy place to eat. To get here, you can take the 44, 84 or 4 buses and stop at Macdonald, or take the 99 and get off at Macdonald and walk north a few block until you are at 4th Ave.
Calhouns Bakery
3035 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9
Calhouns is a great place to study at all hours. This large bakery has coffees, teas, and homestyle food such as pizzas, lasagna and sandwiches. There’s WiFi if you buy something and is limited to a few hours, but if you buy a coffee every little bit, you get a new WiFi code. To get here, take the 99 bus, get off at Macdonald, and walk a few minutes east.
Siegel’s Bagels
1883 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver, BC
Siegel’s bagels has two locations, one in Kits and the other on Granville Island. The Kits location is open 24/7. This unique eatery serves Montreal-style wood-burned bagels all day. They have free wifi. To get to the Kits location, take the 4, 44 or 84 and get off at Burrard. Walk a few blocks North. To get to the Granville Island location, take the 4 or 84 to Fir and walk into Granville Island.
Breka Bakery
Breka Bakery is a local favourite. It’s three locations are all open 24/7, and have assorted baked goods and coffees. There are wifi and tables for the late-night studier. Two locations are downtown, and a third in South Vancouver.
Downtown locations:
818 Bute Street Vancouver, British Columbia
Take the 44 from UBC to Burrard and Robson and walk about 7 minutes to get to the Bute location.
855 Davie Street Vancouver, British Columbia
Take the 44 to Davie and Burrard and walk 1 minute to get to the Davie location.
6533 Fraser Street Vancouver, British Columbia
Take the 49 bus to 49th Ave and Chester street. Walk about 1 minute to get to Breka.