Moodswing Coffee + Bar has quietly become a West End favourite in New Westminster, known for evolving from Old Crow Coffee Co. into a hybrid cafe and cocktail bar that feels like a neighbour’s living room. Open since 2016 in a cosy 1,200 square foot space on Columbia Street, they’re best known for strong, well-executed espresso by day and carefully crafted cocktails by night. If you want a place that shifts mood without losing quality, this is it.

Their menu moves between breakfast and evening with confidence. Mornings feature single-origin espresso and seasonal drip from local roasters, plus house-made pastries and a signature bacon-maple scone. Lunch highlights include a stacked smoked-salmon bagel and a vegan chickpea salad bowl. After 4 pm the bar menu arrives, with classic Negronis, house cocktails that showcase local BC spirits, and a short but thoughtful wine list. They also host weekly events, like vinyl nights and trivia, and offer private bookings for groups up to 40.

What sets Moodswing apart is how they deliver. Baristas and bartenders cross-train, so the person pulling your espresso might mix your evening Old Fashioned. Staff take time to explain beans, brewing and cocktail ingredients, not recite a script. The interior mixes reclaimed wood, community tables and a sunlit window seat that’s perfect for laptop work. They use compostable cups, offer fair-trade options and rotate seasonal menus every 6 to 8 weeks.

Locals choose Moodswing for dependable quality and a welcoming vibe you don’t find in chain spots. It’s where students, artists and neighbourhood regulars bump into each other, talk about city projects and leave recommending a drink or two. Stop by to taste the espresso, stay for the cocktail, and call ahead for group reservations.

Phone: 604-544-4643
Website: https://www.moodswingbar.com/