Rentrée scolaire à Vancouver, BC

These days, a laptop and Wi-Fi connection can transform any venue into a workplace. Check out these Vancouver coffee shops where you can stay connected. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

North Vancouver's streets are paved with coffee shops. For friendly baristas, mouthwatering pastries and art in your cup – check out these hot spots. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

From Italian favourites to the heat of Ethiopia, there is an eclectic selection of welcoming coffees and cafés in Surrey. Enjoy your cup of joe! [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Like Seattle, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have several gourmet coffee shops. From storied franchises to small independents, great coffee can be found throughout the city and the suburbs. Here are good spots not to be missed in Burnaby. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

The art of making a sandwich is not lost on these Richmond shops. From a great grilled cheese to pulled pork sammies, these restaurants offer all the flavour combinations you could possibly need to satisfy your lunchtime cravings. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

While downtown sandwich spots may get all the press, Surrey is home to some of the very best in the region. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Commercial Drive is one of Vancouver’s most fun and eclectic neighbourhoods. It also has a great selection of restaurants, cafes and sandwich shops. Here are great places to grab a sandwich the next time you’re on Commercial Drive. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Early mornings are something to look forward to with all the coffee options in New Westminster. Add a delicious cookie or breakfast sandwich to go, or stick around and relax with a good book and a satisfying cup.

Coffee in Kits carries a strong French influence with baguettes and éclairs to accompany your brew. The language of love lingers in the air with the sweet waft of Parisian-style pastries.

Grab ‘n’ go or linger a little longer in downtown Vancouver where you’ll find a variety of cafés to suit every taste. Check out this list of great coffee shops in the core.

The fashion designers, restaurant and bar staff, locals out for a day of shopping and sightseeing tourists alike all need a place to get their quick caffeine fix or to rest their weary legs after being on their feet all day. Gorgeous Gastown cafés to the rescue.

As one of the more bustling retail and start-up commercial areas in town, Gastown boasts its fair share of daytime workers, as well as just a few tourists come summer. For a quick lunchtime break, hit up any one of these cafes for an excellent sandwich and an ultra-hip vibe.