Noticed that usually when a place is run by "hipsters", the service is going to be bad or very mediocre. Same thing applies to this place. They stand around and talk a lot, depending on what time you go in. You may or may not have to wait a million years to get your flippin' sandwich. Once my friend had to wait 45 mins for a sandwich.. you kinda wonder why when you don't need to cook anything, it's just putting it together.

Luckily I didn't have to wait as long when I went with her, only about 10-15 min wait. I had the prosciutto with.. I don't remember. It was an amazing sandwich. They don't cheap out with any of their ingredients, everything looked and tasted fresh. The bread looked like it was fresh bought from the bakery. Just really really good. I remember trying the blackcurrant juice, it was good but too sweet.

The place.. looks like a dump. Maybe it was the look they were trying to go for? Maybe some people find the interior charming? Not me. I think they should maybe get some seats that don't have rips and tables that don't look like they're gonna break down from the weight of a sandwich and walls that don't look like there might be moths waiting to burst out.

Though the sandwich was a little expensive (around 7 or 8 bucks) it was definitely worth it for the quality. With new management, renovation, and longer hours, this place could be amazing.

So Ive wanted to give this place a try for a while and I had high hopes going in, and they were more than met!
First of all, so what if they're hipsters, its a coffee shop, get over it!
I walked in and was greeted promptly with a smile and assistance.
They have loose leaf tea which is more than I expected, and I was immediately impressed with the variety of teas they had.
I wasnt sure what kind of sandwich I wanted and asked for a suggestion, the girl was a vegan so asked the other guy helping and I went with his choice. PERFECT! so good!
They were closing in 10 minutes so I didnt get time to enjoy the ambiance for as long as I would have liked but it was beautiful in there.
I agree that the sandwich took a while, but for those who haven't worked in a restaurant, it goes fast because its all made, whether in house or not, before hand. I saw the guy cutting each and every little grape that went into my sandwich. He used a pepper grinder for the pepper. Everything was as FRESH as possible.
I could go on and on, amazing experience, amazing food, amazing place.

We went because of the great reviews for this place. There's so much to say, so let's try be concise
- Organic? No, the eggs are free-range only. Government has strict guidelines on what is free-range & what is organic when it comes to eggs, they're not the same. There is no mention that the vegetables are organic, nor the bread. The milk & juice are definitely not organic.
- There is basically NO cooking going on in the place, they're just piecing together stuff for you. The ingredients are not unique either...
- Service is not great. It was just 15min. after opening & the waitress looked and sounded like she was sick of being there already. Not helpful. (And we were only the 2nd customers of the day).
- Service is SLOW. It took 13min to make 2 sandwiches. We saw it also took them that long for the customers after us. The sandwiches we ordered had only 4 ingredients, and that's including the mayo. For my Gypsy salami:
1) Cut baguette, ~10s
2) Slather on the pesto mayo (which frankly, I think they forgot). 2 sec
3) Stuff in the lettuce, cut a few slices of tomatoes and stuff them in. (I'm generous, I give you 1 minute)
4) Stuff in some slices of pre-cut salami. (30 sec)
Yeah, it takes longer for me to type this than to actually make the sandwich, but somehow that stretched out to nearly 15 bloody minutes! The Vietnamese sub guys do it way faster, as do Quizno's, Subway, nearly everybody else.
To add insult to injury, the sandwhiches cost nearly $8 a piece, and they are NOT large.
To all the people who think this is the best sandwich place in town, I feel SOOO sorry for you, obviously you have not gotten out enough. I'm pleased you are doing so much to make the economy go around though. Please, go back to your mother and ask her to teach you how to make a sandwich though. You might be surprised how easy & fast it is with pre-packaged ingredients.

The food itself, that was okay. I would've been happy were it only $3 and took 5 minutes to make. As it is, I could've walked to Urban Fare, bought an organic baguette & other ingredients and made 4 sandwiches in the time in took for 2 of ours, & it would've tasted the same, if not better and at significantly less cost. Remember, they are NOT doing any cooking there. They're just slicing the bread and stuffing pre-made ingredients in it, most (all?) of which are not even organic!

The real achievement is how they get so many suckers to pony up so much money for such mediocre food.
Will I go back again? I would lay my bets on NEVER. Would I recommend it? Only if you've got too much time to spare and money to burn. If you want something similar, take the walk to Sciue, there's much more choice, it's cheaper, it's better and a lot of the stuff is baked fresh right there and the staff is friendlier.

I've been coming here on and off for the past 4 years. More when I was working downtown. It's not a place you would notice off the street either. A old co-worker recommended it and I have not been able to get through a week without my regular fix of soup & salads here. The decor is funky; a kind of hole in the wall meets retro atmosphere. But I love it. Everything in the room shows character and holds a warm charming crowd during its lunch rush. Definitely a very unique place to enjoy a book or the company of good friends. The food is delicious made with all organic ingredients. (I think!) My favorite is the Prosciutto Salad and any homemade soup they make. Their baguettes are very good too. A rustic oasis with simply good food and good vibes. =)

Be prepared to wait. I agree 100% with EatsFats review, what an incredibly slow wait for mediocre food. Nothing is cooked, they are just arranging the ingredients attractively on the sandwich. But to ask that we wait 30 mins for a "meal" is audacious!!

For those that think perhaps they were having a bad day, it's like that all the time (so say my coworkers). This is the kind of place that impresses people who don't cook, which is many, seeing how busy this place is.

Not only is there a wait to have the food served, there is also a wait to order. Once you get to the cash, and order from the super basic menu (in terms of technique), you see where the problem lies.

You see a wall of people's backs all frantically putting the sandwiches and salad's together. I couldn't imagine how terrible it would be to be literally shoulder to shoulder with my coworkers all day making bloody sandwiches look pretty. Why they don't use the whole counter area is beyond me.

The sandwiches take so long to put together that they are backed up by the time the second order of the day is placed. Just because they cut the tomato after you order, doesn't mean it is fresh. YOU CAN PREPARE SOME ITEMS BEFORE SERVICE, it will still be fresh if you use fresh ingredients!!! That is how other successful restaurants, ahem, sandwich bars, are run.

The prices are completely overinflated as well. Again, only someone that doesn't cook wouldn't realize that bread and lettuce are cheap, which are the two main ingredients in all the dishes. There I said it.

I agree that in 30 mins I have waited, I could have gone to Nesters in the Woodward's building, and bought the ingredients myself and made a sandwich.

Would have saved me the 30 mins and 8.95 I will never get back. Shame.

I love going to Finch's during my bi-monthly visit to that part of town. Everything is top quality there, from their cookies to their baguettes to their beautiful salads. I love the atmosphere and the decor. The servers are funky and nice and even the crazy people who wander in off the street are somehow charming.
But seriously, the food is simple and good, just how it should be. The people who run/own that place have really good down-to-earth taste, and it permeates everything about the cafe.
Good job and thanks.

I used to go to school near this place, but never actually noticed it until I was stopped at a red light. From standing outside and looking it, it seemed like it would be very interesting to grab lunch. I've been there many times now, and have recommended it to many of my friends. Their baguette sandwiches are always so good; very fresh and just the right amount of everything. The flavours blend well and it's quite healthy. The decor is great and i love the old register they use; it adds character. There will be times that I crave their sandwiches, I just have to make the trip down just for this place.

I work on the S/W corner of Homer and Pender. Finch's is on the N/E corner Homer and Pender. Lucky me!

The only place in Vancouver that consistently puts out delicious home-made soups stock full of healthy tastey ingredients.

Oatmeal cookies that are, sadly, addicitive!

Sandwiches on the best tasting baguettes, with original combinations of fillings... brie and pear, gypsy salami, etc. etc. To me these hand-made in front of your eyes sandwiches reflect the owners commitment to provide high quality food at reasonable prices.

Our neighbourhood is NOT Main and Hastings!! I read one person's account and it made it sound like they've never been downtown before... wait til the visit M+H. Then they'll be scared.

Victory Square is made all the better to have this heritage space (Finch's) that has been made cool and inviting. It's a sandwich + coffee/tea house. No table service. Relaxed and extremely friendly, 20-something staff that charm.

Like I said, I'm so grateful this shop opened up here. It really is a great lunch spot

Signed, a Devoted Regular!

This is a great little cafe, serving very fresh and tasty sandwiches, salads and sweets. My one caveat is that, due to everything being made fresh and the popularity of the place, you will have to wait a fair bit for your order. If you're not in a rush, treat yourself.
I wish Vancouver had more places like this.

I go to Finch's every two weeks or so, so I've tried a few things.

What I love most about the place is the quality of their food. They use fresh organic ingredients and they don't grease it up with oils and butters.

Regardless of the kind, their soups will always win you over. They're always hearty and flavorful.

I love their Sandalwood cheddar sandwich. I had it a few times because it's so good. It's all about the fresh tomatoes, loads of lettuce and the cheese. It doesn't need anything else.

I'm a regular of their house salad (slices of cucumber and pears, with chunks of blue brie and walnuts, drizzled with their sweet-dressing). I get cravings during the week. It's so good.

I also tried their cookies, brownie and ginger cake. So, so good. In my opinion, they are how pastries should be... yummy but not because it's so sugar, butter or oil-laden.

The decor is cute in its own rustic kind of way.

I am not a big fan of their coffee. These taste a little watered-down and they definitely need to arrange for more seating. That can get pretty frustrating.