Take the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet, walk two minutes from Lonsdale Quay, and you’re at one of the best-located cafés in Metro Vancouver. Nemesis opened at the Polygon Gallery on December 13, 2019, as its second location, bringing the brand’s careful coffee and baking to Lower Lonsdale with views straight back across the water to the downtown skyline.
At a glance
| Address | 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC (at the Polygon Gallery) |
| Neighbourhood | Lower Lonsdale and the Shipyards, City of North Vancouver |
| Type | Specialty café with kitchen and bakery |
| Known for | Harbour views, coffee, pastries, brunch |
| Best for | A SeaBus day trip, gallery visits, weekend brunch |
| Price | $$–$$$ |
| Transit | SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay, then a 2-minute walk |
What it offers
- Coffee: Nemesis’s espresso and filter program with rotating coffees.
- Baking: Cookies, laminated pastries and seasonal bakes.
- Brunch: Seasonal plates from the kitchen.
The vibe
Bright and modern, wrapped in the gallery’s striking building, with the Shipyards plaza and harbour just outside. Weekends bring SeaBus day-trippers and locals; weekday mornings are calmer.
How to plan a visit
- Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station (about 12 minutes).
- Coffee and a pastry at Nemesis.
- Visit the Polygon Gallery’s photography exhibitions upstairs.
- Walk the Shipyards and the Spirit Trail along the waterfront.
How it compares
Compared with the original Gastown Nemesis, Polygon has the views; compared with Great Northern Way, it’s smaller but easier to pair with a day out. Lower Lonsdale also has tiny West of Java and Cream Pony doughnuts nearby.
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Find Nemesis Polygon
- Address: 101 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, BC
- Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
- Map: Open Nemesis Polygon in Google Maps
- Website: nemesis.coffee
- Instagram: @nemesis.coffee
Hours change seasonally, so confirm on the café’s own channels before you visit.
Explore more
See the City of North Vancouver cafe guide and the Metro Vancouver cafe guide.
Frequently asked questions
When did Nemesis Polygon open?
December 13, 2019.
How do I get to Nemesis Polygon from downtown?
Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay and walk about two minutes.
Last checked November 2026. Hours and menus change, so check the cafe’s own website or Instagram before you go. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
