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C Market Coffee’s 2025 Hot Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Korean-Inspired Creativity

Jan 18, 2025

From January 18 to February 14, 2025, C Market Coffee participated in Vancouver’s annual Hot Chocolate Festival with two exclusive Korean-inspired creations that captivated our guests. This limited-time event celebrated bold flavors, cultural heritage, and community, leaving a lasting impression on all who visited our three locations. Gochujang Hot Chocolate: A Bold Fusion of Flavors Our Gochujang Hot Chocolate became an instant standout, blending the rich warmth of traditional hot chocolate with the fiery complexity of Korean gochujang. The drink featured a velvety base topped with gochujang-infused rosé cream and a drizzle of housemade gochujang caramel. Paired with a gochujang-glazed biscotti, this creation balanced spicy, sweet, and savory notes—a testament to Korea’s vibrant culinary artistry. Guests praised its daring yet harmonious flavor profile, calling it “unforgettable” and “uniquely addictive.” Coco Dalgona: A Playful Nostalgic Experience Inspired by Korea’s beloved dalgona candy, the Coco Dalgona offered a whimsical journey for the senses. A decadent hot chocolate base was crowned with black cocoa dalgona foam and crunchy dalgona candy pieces. The inclusion of chocolate soil (crafted with almond powder) and a miniature shovel invited guests to interact with their drink, sparking joy and nostalgia. Many described it as “a cozy hug in a cup,” with its creamy texture and playful presentation earning rave reviews.  

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C Market Coffee’s 2025 Hot Chocolate Festival: A Celebration of Korean-Inspired Creativity

Passions Gala 2024

Nov 28, 2024

This past weekend, C Market Coffee had the honor of participating in the 21st annual Passions Gala, a premier fundraising event in support of the Dr. Peter Centre. The gala brought together Vancouver’s philanthropic and culinary communities to uplift some of our city’s most vulnerable individuals—those living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness. At the heart of C Market Coffee’s participation were three exquisite sando cakes, each a masterpiece of flavor and design. Crafted by Millda Bakery and beautifully captured by Mark Yuen, these creations embodied the festival’s ethos of innovation and artistry. Matcha Red Bean Sando Cake married earthy, aromatic matcha with the subtle sweetness of red bean paste. The vibrant green hue and delicate presentation mirrored the festival’s celebration of clean, intentional design. Chocolate Sando Cake has cocoa sponge layers were sandwiched with silky dark chocolate ganache, offering a luxuriously rich experience. Strawberry Cream Cheese Sando Cake featured layers of vanilla sponge cake paired with luscious strawberry cream cheese. Fresh strawberry slices added bursts of juicy brightness, while the velvety cream cheese filling provided a rich, tangy contrast.

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Passions Gala 2024

Design Vancouver Festival 2024 Launch Party

Sep 19, 2024

Running from September 19–29, 2024 - the Design Vancouver Festival will host 66 community-driven events—from exhibitions and open studios to lectures and walking tours—showcasing the city’s vibrant design landscape. As a proud supporter, C Market Coffee is committed to fostering creativity and collaboration within Vancouver’s design community, blending our passion for culinary craftsmanship with the festival’s mission to inspire and connect. We had the privilege of sponsoring the Design Vancouver Festival launch party, where we contributed bespoke small bites and a signature cold brew-infused cocktail to celebrate the festival’s creative vision.  In collaboration with our talented bakery partner Millda Bakery, we crafted a curated menu of design-themed pastries, including the Black Velvet Cookie (rich black cocoa paired with soft cream cheese), the Cream Cheese Cake (silky cream cheese atop a black cocoa base), and the Black Bun with Cream Cheese (striking squid ink bun filled with dill salmon cream cheese). Each treat embodied culinary artistry, mirroring the festival’s dedication to innovation.

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Design Vancouver Festival 2024 Launch Party

Arc'teryx Coquitlam Centre Grand Opening

Sep 14, 2024

We were thrilled to support Arc'teryx as they embarked on this exciting new chapter at Coquitlam Centre. The event's energy was palpable, with crowds gathering to explore the store’s offerings and savor our handcrafted drinks. For the grand opening, we crafted four specialty drinks designed to delight every palate. Among the highlights were the Sugar-Free Oat Vanilla Latte, a creamy blend of oat milk with subtle vanilla sweetness, ideal for guilt-free indulgence; the Cold Brew, a smooth and bold offering brewed for hours to deliver rich, layered tones; the Strawberry Oat Latte, a refreshing fruity twist on a classic that combined oat milk with vibrant fresh strawberry flavors; and the Mango Latte, a tropical delight blending sweet mango and creamy milk for an exotic, sun-kissed sip. Each drink was thoughtfully curated to celebrate the occasion and cater to diverse tastes, available in limited quantities to mark the event’s exclusivity. These beverages were available in limited quantities, adding a special touch to the day’s festivities. To everyone who joined us on this memorable day: Thank you for making the grand opening a vibrant success. It was a joy to contribute to the celebration and share our passion for innovative beverages with the community.  We extend our warmest wishes to the Arc'teryx brand store for a thriving future in Coquitlam and beyond. Here’s to many more collaborations that bring people together over shared values of quality, creativity, and connection!

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Arc'teryx Coquitlam Centre Grand Opening

Sunday Run Club

Aug 11, 2024

C Market Coffee partnered with Sunday Move Club, led by fitness advocate Richelle Volk, to host a community 5K run event at our Pitt Meadows location. The event welcomed participants of all experience levels, from first-time runners to seasoned athletes, fostering a spirit of inclusivity and wellness. Following a pre-run stretch session behind the café, attendees embarked on a scenic 5K route, returning afterward for refreshments and camaraderie. Crafted to support post-exercise recovery while delighting the palate, the Sunday Graham Slam Protein Smoothie offers a balanced blend of flavor and functionality. Inspired by the classic s’more, this beverage underscores C Market Coffee’s dedication to innovative, health-conscious menu offerings. Available exclusively during the event days, quantities are limited, with priority given to event participants.

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Sunday Run Club

From Beans to Bliss: C Market Coffee's Debut at the 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival

May 6, 2024

C Market is an all-inclusive space where top-notch quality, artisan expertise, and exceptional service converge, creating meaningful moments for our guests and our team. Whether it's a leisurely Sunday brunch, an afternoon coffee sip, or a quick "grab n go" meal, our diverse menu caters to all, dine-in or take-out. Experience the charm of C Market Coffee, where our commitment to quality permeates every espresso shot, every sip, and every shared moment!

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C Market Coffee (Port Coquitlam Cafe) Largest Coffee Shop in the Tri-Cities Participates in the Hot Chocolate Festival

Tri-City News - Boost your barista skills and create latte art at these Port Coquitlam classes

Mar 13, 2023

C Market Coffee in Fremont Village is bringing back its popular sessions for local coffee connoisseurs. According to the three-hour barista syllabus, some of the techniques include grinder training, espresso machine operation, tamping, dosing and steaming. Limited spots are available and registration includes all the materials provided by the business, such as coffee beans and milk.

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Tri-City News - Boost your barista skills and create latte art at these Port Coquitlam classes

C-Market Coffee is an absolutely stunning spot

Feb 23, 2023

This might just be Port Coquitlam’s best café. Space is one of C-Market’s specialties, and it was refreshing to sit back and relax at a cafe where you’re not crammed shoulder to shoulder with other patrons. Another highlight of having so much space to work with (other than the massive amounts of sunlight shining in through those upper windows) is that C-Market has the room to play host to live music events, most notably its live music nights every Thursday.

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C-Market Coffee is an absolutely stunning spot

On Our Radar: Witness B.C.'s best baristas create latte art in Port Coquitlam

Oct 26, 2022

For a second time in three years, Port Coquitlam's C Market Coffee is set to host a popular contest that pins some of the best baristas in the Lower Mainland against each other to show off their artistic abilities. This year, all proceeds from the competition's raffle draws  will be earmarked for much-needed purchases, such as medical equipment, to improve research development and accessibility at .

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On Our Radar: Witness B.C.'s best baristas create latte art in Port Coquitlam

C Market Coffee: Brunch in Port Coquitlam

Jul 9, 2022

We had a light brunch at C Market Coffee and enjoyed the atmosphere and the menu. They have larger food options such as wraps and bowls and also a wide selection of sweets and desserts, but we only tried our sandwich and drinks. I found the sandwiches to be quite aesthetically pleasing but a little on the small side for the price. Drinks were decently priced and the latte again was very large. The Port Coquitlam location would be a good place to meet up with a friend or have a little coffee chat/networking meeting as the space itself is quite nice.

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C Market Coffee: Brunch in Port Coquitlam

Tri-City News - 2020 Tri-City Latte Art Competition

Jan 16, 2020

Hyun and her business co-owner Ru Lee hosted a dozen baristas vying for prizes — and bragging rights— at their first annual Tri-City Latté Art Competition...The goal of the event, she said, is to give back to the community and bring awareness to her café, where Hyun hopes business people can gather and connect. C Market Coffee raised $1100 from their Latte Art Competition for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation in their expansion of their Emergency Department."

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C Market Coffee (Coffee Bar and Cafe) participates in the Tri-City Latte Art Competition

PurpleChives - A Hidden Cafe Gem in Coquitlam!

Jul 9, 2019

"I finally had a reason to check out this charming cafe that has been making waves on social media recently for their aesthetic interiors and delicious coffee and food. C Market Coffee has an on-site roastery, a full open kitchen plus a coffee bar and dining area ... This dish was a definite show stopper when it arrived at our table. The chicken is breaded in cornflakes and extremely crispy and crunchy. The waffles are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. It is a hefty brunch dish and a steal at the price."

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C Market Coffee (Coquitlam Cafe) offering specialty coffee, brunch, dinner, pasta, and dessert