Blue Chip Cafe

I'm told Blue Chip is known for its cookies: their chunky chocolate chip cookie is quite decadent and unhealthy (as all good cookies are).

The egg sandwich makes it clear why they're not known for their sandwiches. To be fair, the multigrain bread is pretty great, and you really better like bread if you order their sandwiches because it's pretty much all bread: there's a thin layer of filling inside as if just to flavour the bread. Sandwich places are not so often pitiful: the egg salad itself, I do a way better one at home; I swear this had to be store bought in bulk. $7++. No wonder people pack lunches here.

Service is certainly fine: you line up and place your order like any other quick-service café, and they did toast it nicely (on one side) for me.

Overall, as a student organization operated outfit, you'd think they would try to offer better value for revenue-less students.

Note that Blue Chip has moved from their small location (in the same building, by the side) to the airy south end of the Nest. Lots of seating everywhere.

Known for their freshly baked cookies, it's also a pretty good all-around cafe, although quality is a mixed bag depending on what you order. The great: most cookies, bagels and bagel sandwiches, date square. The good: muffins and loaves. The just okay: pre-made sandwiches and wraps, dessert bars besides the date square, butter mochi, and tiramisu. Do not recommend: sugar cookies or vegan cookie (but I think the vegan cookie has its fans so that might just be my taste). Aside from the cookies which are baked daily, many of the baked goods have been previously frozen, but they're fine as long as you don't get one that hasn't fully thawed (which has happened to me once). The coffee is more variable but generally pretty good, and I think the matcha latte is actually one of the best on campus (or at least the smoothest). Do not order an iced London fog/turmeric fog though - they tell you they can make it, but you will get a cold tea bag in watery milk, not a properly steeped iced tea latte.
The students who work there are usually pretty friendly and the speed of service is reasonable even though the line gets long at lunchtime when school is in session. Like other AMS-owned outlets, you can not only bring your own drink cup but also bring your own food containers and save $.25 per item.

This review is solely for the cookies! More than 15 years ago, I found the best cookies in Vancouver from Blue Chip Cafe in the old SUB building. My favorite is the Marbelous cookie. Back then the cookie was huge and chunky (and cheap). They are delicious especially when they're still warm.

Flash forward to my recent visit to the campus. I was so happy that they still keep Marbelous cookie on their short menu. The cookie menu seems to be slimmed down. Being nostalgic, I ordered 6 of them so I could enjoy it at home too. The cookie seemed to be slightly thinner but the taste was still the same!

- Marbelous cookie: very decadent chocolaty cookie but the white chocolate center gave a sweetness to the cookie. The cookie was slightly crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside
- Smarties: my kid's fave because it had lots of smarties pieces. The cookie was chewy. It was a bit too sweet for me.

If you want to find one of the best cookies at the UBC campus, this the place to be. A classic favourite is the marbelous cookie.

They have different options as well as far as baked goods go. You can find both savory and sweet. Also, they have hot beverages-- which would go well with the cookie you get!

If you need a pick-me-up on campus, definitely stop by and check it out. You won't regret it!

first visit back to ubc campus in 15 years or so. I went to the old SUB looking for blue chip and thankfully found it in the new SUB next door. Place is more modern and nicely decorated. People were friendly.

I came hunting for the marbelous cookie and they still offered it. Tastes similar to how I remember, maybe a bit sweeter? But still good. It looked smaller though and of course is more expensive overall. Also got a cappuccino, it was fine.

This is a university coffee shop, so lets be real, you're not going to go out of your way to come here. But if you're in the area, worth a stop by for a cookie. Esp for nostalgia's sake.

A UBC staple! Blue Chip is the best cafe to grab a cookie for those sweet tooth cravings or to de-stress after midterms/finals!

Located conveniently in the Nest, Blue Chip offers a variety of quick grab and go snacks and meals, along with a wide list of beverages. Most known for their decadent and scrumptious cookies, Blue Chip is a student favorite! Their best selling cookie is the Marbelous, which is a chocolate cookie with a white chocolate piece in the center! They also have other options like Smarties, Chocolate Chip, Vegan, and sometimes they have seasonal specials, which are delicious as well. I highly recommend the Marbelous cookies! There's a saying that once you go Marbelous, you can't go back, and I think it holds true.

All of their cookies are also baked fresh and in house daily! So if you're looking for a piece of home, then Blue Chip is the place to be!

Wow...huge line ups!
They have a large variet of sweet offerings. I tried the gluten free quinoa brownie and i thought it was pretty good. The coffee I ordered was meh.

Friendly service and super fast..
So don't worry about the line ups!

A really decent place to have breakfast or brunch with friends! Super nice staff and delicious coffee. They have non dairy milk option too!!!! Their cookies are really good. I also tried their egg and salsa wrap which is also delicious! A perfect vegetarian meal!!! I would def try their bagels and other food there!!!

I used to love Blue Chip Cookie when it was back in the old UBC Sub (I know I'm dating myself). I remember it being a guilty pleasure of soft, warm cookie that didn't break the wallet (especially for a frugal student like me).

Feeling nostalgic, I came for a "throwback moment", but things just fell short.

- There were only 3 types of cookies to choose from. We ordered the chocolate marbled flavour.
- The cookie wasn't warm. It was extremely oily (left oil marks on the paper bag and your fingers) and overly sweet.

My bf and I shared one cookie and neither of us wanted to finish the last few bites.

If you have a sweet tooth, the cookies here are worth trying and affordable, but they're not as delicious as I remember.

While Blue Chip is a full cafe with drinks, treats and eats, their #1 asset is their cookies. The BEST cookies you can find on UBC campus, to be exact. I've eaten my way around each of them and my favourites are the smartie cookie, coconut cookie, and vegan cookie (which is still surprisingly good!). My all time favourite was their white chocolate macadamia nut cookie but they discontinued it (petition to bring it back!?)

Besides the cookies, they have great chai tea lattes and London fogs, and there are also table spaces to get some work done when there is space. I go here at least a couple times a week and it is not good for the waistline but great for the soul and my taste buds!