Smoking Gun Coffee Rating: ★★★★ | Location Visited: 46168 Yale Rd #101, Chilliwack, BC V2P 0J6

Chilliwack, situated 100km east of Vancouver, is home to Smoking Gun Coffee Roasters. You might wonder if it's worth the drive for a cup of coffee, but we couldn't resist the temptation and decided to hit the road to experience the café fully.

The Coffee Experience

Smoking Gun sets itself apart from other coffee shops and chains in central Vancouver. They roast small batches of coffee in the Fraser Valley to maintain freshness, and they source some of the finest whole beans to offer their customers a memorable coffee experience.

“Smoking Gun was created out of passion and interest in coffee, and has grown into something completely unexpected. We are committed to telling the story of coffee from around the world by roasting it in a way that allows the coffee to express its unique flavour profile, and differentiate itself from other types of beans and origins. Small batch roasting allows us to ensure quality, freshness, and frequent rotation.”

As I walked into the cafe, I immediately noticed that the interior was heavily influenced by desert aesthetics. The décor included desert-themed photo frames, along with succulents and cacti strategically placed throughout the cafe. This added a unique and charming touch to the overall ambiance, making me feel like I had stepped into a coffee shop reminiscent of the ones I visited in Arizona just two months prior. - specifically Fourtillfour.

We decided to go for a variety of iced lattes, and given that I was visiting on the first day of fall, I thought I'd give their pumpkin spice latte a try. I also purchased two bags of their coffee – one with a dark roast and the other with a medium roast. Just as I thought, everything was absolutely delightful.

“We sincerely hope that everyone who engages with Smoking Gun, whether hanging out at our café, grinding coffee at home, or stumbling across our socials is left with a smile on their face. We definitely have one on ours!”

When I brewed the beans at home, the espresso shot was remarkably close to perfection in terms of its balance of acidity and sweetness. This experience underscored the significance of using high-quality and fresh beans.