The Nutcracker Café Call the café

A café where every corner has something to look at.

Coffee, matcha, croissants and lunch plates, served in a green room full of dollhouses, teddy bears and vintage finds. First floor of City Square, at 12th and Cambie.

Get directions See what we serve

Open daily at City Square

Inside The Nutcracker Café: green walls, teal velvet chairs, a giant teddy bear and pendant lamps
Inside the café, City Square

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The menu

Coffee, tea, sweets and lunch. Stop in for a croissant and a latte, or stay for a plate of spaghetti in the green room.

Coffee & espresso

  • Espresso$3.99
  • Cortado$5.49
  • Cappuccino$5.49
  • Flat White$5.49
  • LatteOat milk +$0.50$5.99
  • Canadiano$4.99
  • Orange Canadiano$5.99
  • Spanish Latte$5.99

Tea & more

  • Tea$3.99
  • Matcha Latte$6.49
  • Hot Chocolate$6.49

Ice cream

  • Single Scoop$4.99
  • Double Scoop$6.99

Pastries & bakery

  • Almond Croissant$7.99
  • Hazelnut Croissant$7.99
  • Pistachio Croissant$7.99

Also at the counter

Bubble tea, smoothies, bubble sodas and mochi donuts, plus our Lucky Matcha Taro Latte. Ask at the counter.

Lunch combos

  • Caesar Salad & Deep Fried Chicken$15.99
  • Spaghetti with Meatball & Fried Chicken$15.99
  • Cabbage Rolls with Fried Chicken or Caesar Salad$15.99

Light bites & lunch

  • Baked Escargot with Mushroom & Mashed Potato$10.99
  • Baked Bacon with Mushroom & Mashed Potato$10.99
  • Caesar Salad$12.99
  • Spaghetti Bolognese$12.99
  • Spaghetti with Meatball$12.99
  • Cabbage Roll with Crispy Rice$12.99
  • Deep Fried Chicken with French Fries$12.99

Ask about our seasonal specials.

The room

Guests keep saying the same thing: there's a decorative detail in every corner. Here are a few of them. Tap any photo to see it larger.

Some evenings, the room becomes a tiny concert hall.

We host live music nights in the café: a singer, a warm cup, good food and a room full of friends. Seats are limited, and every show is announced on Instagram first.

Thinking about a small get-together of your own here? Give us a call and ask.

See upcoming shows Call (778) 251-8232
Candlelight and teddy bear figurines on a table at the café

What guests write about us

4.8out of 5 from 23 Google reviews
“A very unique and charming place. The artistic decor gives the shop a wonderful atmosphere.”
Guan, Google review
“There is a decorative detail in every corner. Ideal for a moment of calm and peace.”
Francisco C., Google review
“Silky hot chocolate and rich coffee make it a place you could easily spend the whole day.”
Echo L., Google review
“The owner is so nice, the place, service and the cheesecake is so yummy.”
Rowena V., Google review

Come find us

555 W 12th Ave, Unit 18A
Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7First floor, City Square Shopping Centre, at 12th and Cambie

Get directions Call (778) 251-8232

Monday10 am to 6:30 pm
Tuesday10 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday10 am to 6:30 pm
Thursday10 am to 6:30 pm
Friday10 am to 6:30 pm
Saturday11 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday11 am to 6:30 pm