COVID #23 What was…read morethat saying? "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" or something like that? Well, I didn't end up with a cow, so I had to pay for it. Not milk but the Cadillac of milk - cream. Boy did I enjoy that cream. Yeah, I went for the premium. Coming from Vancouver and enjoying the ride to here made me want it in my mouth. Yes, you could have it all over other parts of your body, but why waste it? In your mouth baby, in your mouth. Myself being Asian, I had to have Asian. Yes, I did Asian. Green tea. Creamiest Asian I've ever had, and not to brag, I've had a lot of Asian.

I was really excited for this location. The staff were super friendly, and the portions were quite…read moregenerous. However, the flavours didn't seem to have a lot of flavor. However, nice to have a mini grocery to check out and there's lots of areas to sit outside. The overall experience for seeing the animals was quite disappointing

Shared a flight. Love love loved the Blackberry Chevre & Strawberry Elderflower! French Silk Pie…read moreseemed simple but chocolatey, and Cinnamon Toast crunch flavour was exactly as you might expect it, both good options~ Hoping to make a trip out here again soon

Coming all the way from Vancouver, I have to say this ice cream place was really good. (Better than…read moresome of Vancouver's favourites, if I'm being really honest.) loved the vibe, the ambiance, the staff. Everyone was super friendly and the store was clean. Also that colour palette is so harmonious! The flavours were unique and the ingredients felt very fresh. We were surprised to try their wild mint chip ice cream as it didn't taste like your classic mint chip. It was fresher, lighter, but also packed with flavour. None of the artificial tastes. Customers are able to try samples before they buy. The prices are decent and the scoop portions are good. Not too big or too small. We tried a few flavours: I really liked their strawberry elderflower as it was well balanced with tartness and sweetness. You could taste both elements. Root beer was a wild flavour. It was very close to the soda's flavour (and to some extent, a root beer float, because its ice cream base had a creaminess to it) but wasn't too sweet or too earthy. It IS still a bit medicinal so beware if you're not a fan of root beer. Blackberry chevre was good and felt a bit fancy. Definitely got a good berry taste but you do notice the sour dairy taste from the chevre as a base. Very interesting and was delicious in a cone.

Awesome ice cream here! We had the flight of four scoops so we could try multiple flavors. We went…read morefor the strawberry mojito (my favorite of the four), ginger peach, apple cinnamon with oats, and matcha. When you order a flight of four you also get some yummy waffle cone pieces. Matcha was very flavorful, the ginger peach was gingery but didn't taste too peachy- though there were definitely peach bits in there. Apple cinnamon was our second favorite. We also had the affogato over the 'sweet cream' flavored ice cream. A perfect end to an evening. The ice creams are all made here with cream from a local dairy. Highly recommended!

We were in Abbotsford Downtown and passed by this ice cream shop. It really stood out because there…read moreisn't much going on in the area. We walked in and they seem to have a constant flow of customer walking in. They are connected to the restaurant/wine bar through a little opening in the wall. I saw the server pass stuff through the wall into the Amici Italian Wine Bar. The Gelato area (which is next store to Amici Italian Wine Bar) serves 10 different kinds of gelato. I got the single scoop pistachio gelato for $4.75. My friend got two flavors (one scoop each) and it was $7.50. The portion size was the same for mine and his. The trick here is to order one scoop. We had it in a cup. The gelato was very flavorful and you can tell it was made with real ingredients (no artificial stuff). It was nice, smooth and very flavorful. I would definitely come back again. There are plenty of free parking in the area (mostly 2 hours).

This place has great service and food was delish. I ordered the meatball pizza and loved the airy…read morefocus it was cooked on but it was very sparse on the meatball topping. Had it been more generous I definitely would've given 5 stars as I liked the overall ambiance of this place. I will definitely be back to try the meatball and pasta dishes. Maybe a cocktail or two. The neat aspect is they have 2 separate areas, the upstairs lively open section or the intimate, cosy downstairs where you can enjoy the dim lighting. PS I didn't take pics this time I was too hungry!!

This was the cutest little coffee shop! You can tell the locals love this place and it's their…read morehidden gem. The owner is very witty and puts a smile on all the customers faces. We were visiting Friday Harbor for the first time and this place makes me want to be a local! Absolutely loved the feel! I ordered a breve English toffee and it hit the spot! The breakfast burritos were also the best way to start the day. I recommend this place for anyone wanting good and quick coffee/breakfast. :)

Amazing little place. The absolute best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The almond latte was also…read moreexcellent. Also the huckleberry ice cream cone was the bomb. A++++ Nice people, good prices and quick service.

On the way back to the ferry, we stopped at a charming stop in Sidney for coffee and a bake good…read moreand more! A local recommended I order the scones--they are freshest, best tasting ever tasted .. and moist (unlike most scones)! A visitor could spend a morning or afternoon in Sidney--very walkable with views of the bay.

Best tomato galette I have ever had - pure taste of summer with the perfectly ripe tomatoes and…read morebasil. Crust was absolutely excellent - couldn't have been better. Finished it off with the lemon currant scone - the person at the cash said she felt it was the best scone in Sidney. I think it was up there with the best scone I have had anywhere. Must visit in Sidney - this place should have more reviews.

On a blazing hot day, a scoop or two of your favorite flavour of ice cream really hits the spot…read more It's even better when it is made from a local farm. And it's awesome when it is served with friendly and attentive staff!!! A cute themed store going to and from Cultus Lake in Yarrow!!!

Add this to your Chilliwack road trip!…read more We came across @mightymooseicecream while we were in the area and of course, we had to try it. Both their waffle cones and ice cream are made locally, with over a dozen of flavours to choose from. They also have a featured flavour every day! [ SALTED CARAMEL FUDGE ] How unique is this flavour?? We thought that the caramel and fudge together would be very sweet, surprisingly it wasn't. Instead, it added texture to the caramel, making it more "fudge-like". There was also caramel throughout the cone, making sure there's caramel in every bite. [ COOKIE DOUGH ] A classic flavour of unbaked cookie dough with chocolate chunks embedded in their locally made vanilla ice cream. The portions were HUGE and so affordable, these are single scoops!! We also liked that the ice cream wasn't overly sweet. PRICE｜$ 。$4.25 Single Scoop (+ $0.75 Waffle cone)

crèmecart sells handmade ice cream sandwiches out of a colorful, retro-themed cart. Today, we…read moreenjoyed PBJ sandies: salty peanut butter cookies with blackberry ice cream! Delicious! We stumbled across crèmecart at the Saturday Farmers' Market on Orcas Island. The two ladies who run the crèmecart, Michelle and Sommer, sound like they are regulars at the Saturday Farmers' Market, and other island locations as well. They rotate many cool ice cream flavors and cookie combinations. Their crèmecart Facebook page listed many enticing flavors, including: butter cookie and strawberry cheesecake ice cream; dark chocolate cookie and ginger ice cream; chocolate cookie with: salted caramel ice cream or coconut ice cream or chocolate ice cream; lemon cookie with: lavender ice cream or vanilla ice cream; gluten free almond cookie with vanilla or chocolate ice cream; and on July 4th, Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandies. How fun is that? So, like any food cart, crèmecart is seasonal, and moves around following the crowds. Thankfully, Orcas is a small island, and I promise you, they are worth searching for! Five Stars.

I stumbled upon the cremecart at the park in Eastsound during the summer solstice parade. The girls…read moreworking the cart are so sweet! By the time I got there, lots of the ice cream sandwiches were sold out. All of the sandwiches are prewrapped and kept cold in the cart, so once they're gone... They're really gone. The cookie was nice and soft, but firm enough to stay together. The ice cream kept cold and didn't drip all over me. I was such a happy camper with my ice cream sandwich. I sure hope I run into this cart again!!

Super cute local ice cream shop in town…read more Local hand made ice cream and sorbets from Lopez Island Creamery. They offer up a good variety and if you can't make up your mind opt for the 7-flavor ice cream flight. I choose a to dabble in a shrub float. New item for me. Shrub is a sweetened fruit infused vinegar. For the float they use the shrub (from local vendor Girl Meets Dirt), seltzer water, and your choice of ice cream. I definitely could see this being a summer drink. Has a bit of a bite from the vinegar (I'd advise to make sure it's all fully incorporated or you'll end up with a straight shot of the shrub).

Absolutely no bad notes here. The ice cream flavors were so good! I sampled the matcha almond and…read moreearl gray and my partner sampled POG and coffee cookies. All were HITS. I ended up ordering a scoop of the matcha almond which definitely had more almond flavor than matcha, but the matcha came through towards the end of the tasting. The person working there was doing their thing! It was just them yet they were calm, cool, collected despite having a line out the door. The vibes were chill with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

The first time I went to Amarti Café was during the Oscar Watch Party on a Sunday, when any other…read moretime the business would be closed. I really enjoyed my time there and got to socialize with some of the guests that came. I even had the opportunity to try the café's drinks and desserts. When I came as an Oscar party guest, I was given a Charcutier plate and a glass of wine when I gave them my ticket. They were a great appetizer. As for their menu choices I had the Salted Vanilla Bean Latte. The drink was fantastic and did not need any added sugar for taste. I also had their Cortado, and I found it strong yet flavourful. I had their Cookies'n'Cream cake, which I found very rich yet enjoyable throughout eating it. The interior of the cafe is very modern-looking with a lot of space. I like the mild lighting inside the business and the fact that they use garden lights and antiquated furniture adds some hospitable quality to it. The staff were very courteous when I was there, even when they were busy hosting the party. Overall, this is an excellent café to go to frequent at and would very much like to stop there again.

This coffee shop has more than just coffee. There's cake, lava cakes, sandwiches, muffins etc. the…read moreprices are fair. The baked items are good depending on your preferred flavours (I.e. my husband didn't like the ham and cheese croissant because it had mustard ‍, but loved the other breakfast sandwich) I would have loved to try some of their coffee/matcha milkshakes! (Yes you read that right.. MILKSHAKES). The baristas were super friendly, and they measure out their coffee for their drinks so you know it's going to taste the same each time. The inside is VERY spacious, with lots of seating. The patio was lovely, however the seats were not very comfy and there was no garbage/recycling out there. YES, I would recommend this place. Will I travel the 10-15 min from my parents house to get coffee again? Probably not... ‍