I enjoyed an excellent americano here, and my husband liked his cappuccino. Super friendly service…read morefrom the young ladies behind the counter. Everything in the case looked delectable, but we decided upon a large peanut butter-caramel cookie that was still warm from the oven -- and was it ever good. It was made even better with a light sprinkle from the salt shaker. We also shared a Black Forest bar with frosting that tasted a bit refrigeratory; the chocolate sponge cake layers were dry but the cherry filling was tart-sweet and delicious. The patio provided a relaxing space to sit, sip and snack as we watched the denizens of this lovely neighborhood stroll by.

Keeping the tradition alive and enjoying a cup of hot chocolate at @bjornbar&bakery for the 4th…read moreyear in a row #26 - A BEAR NECESSITYSpicy cayenne and caramel infused hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and caramel. Served with a shortbread cookie shaped like a bear covered in delicious sprinkles. #27 - "BJORN" THE BEAR-SCOTTI LOVER Dark chocolate orange hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate decor. Served with a dark chocolate biscotti filled with orange zest and toasted hazelnuts. Both drinks were delicious. I personally liked the bear cookie more because the biscotti was a little too hard for my liking. I really liked this year's features but out of the 8 hot chocolates I've tried from here over the years, these weren't in the top 3. Parking 5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Seating (limited seating right now because they have closed their rooftop seating area and removed their outdoor tables and chairs) Service 5/5

Stopped by for an afternoon cold iced tea since it was hot and sunny out. Staff were friendly, made…read moredrinks quickly, and there were plenty of clean tables to sit.

Needed a coffee to start the day so came into Starbucks. Staff was friendly and helpful and got us…read moreon our way quickly. House coffee really hit the spot. Now I can begin my day. Oh and a souvenir mug with that please.

Love this little French vibe cafe! Especially sitting close to the window and feel the sunshine in…read morethe late afternoon. It wasn't busy in the Friday afternoon, good for chat and work! Honjicha latte i had was very good, asked for half sweet, taste was rich!

such a cute little French cafe! I think this was one of the best cafes i've been to -the…read moreaesthetics, latte art, service were all on point. i had the 12 oz pumpkin spice latte ($6.40) and it was cutely decorated with cinnamon latte art at the top. my friends got the pecan tart, matcha latte and strawberry cake and they were all neatly presented. i tried a bit of the pecan tart and it was a bit dry/tough to bite (almost like a cookie) but I liked the pecan flavours. Only downside is this place is all the way in West Van! otherwise you'd catch me here every week!

I came in wanting to try the coffee, but there were no seats available inside or outside, so I…read moreasked for a cold brew to go. I was told they don't offer to go cups and that I would need to either rent a reusable cup for $3 and bring it back later, or drink from a mug. Since I'm not a regular customer and was just passing by, neither option really worked for me. Unfortunately, I ended up leaving without even being able to try the coffee. I understand the sustainability idea, but it would be nice to have at least some practical option for customers who genuinely need takeaway.

Great neighborhood coffee shop that I found buzzing on a Saturday morning. Many people brought…read moretheir dogs, and thankfully there is plenty of seating on the patio. I ordered a special drink: the Orange Carmel Cloud, a fancy cold brew coffee. It was super refreshing and tasty. Would definitely come back and maybe check out their Kits location next time.

Nice spot to take a break from wandering Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. There's plenty of outdoor…read moreseating. The young girls working there are friendly, although a grouchy woman working at the park walked by our table and muttered something at us. Beary Waffles has a variety of drinks and waffles to choose from. We tried: bee pollen & honey hot chocolate paired with strawberry shortcake waffles. Both came with a ton of whipped cream...fattening but delicious!

Ambience was great!! I got the blueberry waffles, and typically I like them a bit more crunchy but…read moreit was covered in this blueberry compote and pollen and that was delicious!!

I got a coffee, there is a really nice worker named shayan, yall gotta give him a raise.read more

I'm not a vegan. I'm about as close to being a vegan as a…read morefish is to climbing a tree and eating a banana. I'm as carnivorous as it gets. This is my Vegan Story at Cafe Crema. Stepping into others' imprinted snow footsteps trying not to slip and fall onto the newly fallen snow, we made it into Cafe Crema in West Vancouver. The first thing with this place that gets you is the vibe. Mood lighting, lovely high tables and plenty of space. You can sit there, and daydreaming in this place is highly encouraged preferably with a glass of bold red and a slice of Margherita Pizza. I didn't really know what I wanted, which rarely happens, but this was one of those special occasions where you just let spontaneity take over. I was going to just have a coffee, but as I approached the register area to order my Americano, I kept seeing this glimmer in the corner of my eye. It was quite bright, but just a glimmer, so I looked over and it was just this muffin sitting there in the display. I asked the cashier what muffin that was, and I was told that it was the Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffin. "Vegan?" I asked. He said, "Yup." I almost walked away trying to find something else, but the damn thing looked so good. So, reluctantly I decided to try a Vegan Muffin. I said to myself, "well, what's the worst that could happen? I'll just throw it out if I don't like it." That winking-luring Vegan muffin was so good that it actually trumped many of the dairy based muffins I've had in the past. I'll tell you how and why. First, it was rich, creamy, dense, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. You could taste the Cocoa and hint of Banana and nuts throughout. As much as all the ingredients together gave the muffin its wonderful taste, you could also taste each component individually. I don't have a sweet tooth at all, and it's rare to find me ordering desert or eating muffins. I ate this damn thing like I just discovered the taste of sweet for the first time. Between this awesome Vegan muffin, the great Americano and this cozy little lamp on the table and the beautiful glowing white snow on Bellevue Drive, this indeed was a memorable experience and a one time love affair with a Vegan Muffin. (No, I hadn't smoked anything that day.)

Local favorite in West Vancouver. Very homey feel. Service is a bit uptight. Could relax a bit more…read morefor a bistro. But we came for food. The Parisian sandwich and thin fries were ultra good. Best ham ever. Not salty and complex flavours, meaty. Too bad can't buy this anywhere unless imported. The French Onion Soup was well balanced. Rich, savory, the aroma draws you in, offset by the warmth from the spice. It is a soup that you can never get enough of. This was done very well. Duck Leg Cassoulet Stew had a great texture and flavour profile. Would have been nice if there is toast or baguette to go with it. Only criticism is it is awfully small for a main dish. And the duck leg is only half of what we normally get from a duck confit. Which was surprising.

Great Ambiance and service!…read more Love this local French inspired restaurant with a homey feel, the dining area is very cozy so it would be in my humble opinion good for a smaller party versus a party more then 6. Food is always on point ... with excellent presentation! Star items : French Onion Soup ... this alone can be the reason for me to drive here from Richmond! The rich broth is fully infused with the sweetness of caramelized onion, which blended seamlessly with the beef broth! Very hearty and I would indulge myself with extra cheese! Oh why not!? Braised Lamb Shank ... tender and very rich with the sauce that it was bath in ... the Chef was able to elevate this classic dish several levels up! Service is always attentive and friendly, too bad driving from Richmond limited my alcohol intake as I really love to try out more of their Cocktails!

Both coffee and sandwich was pretty good. The vibe was cozy…read more Great place to take a rest before/after shopping.

Service was friendly, establishment was clean, plenty of seating. Stand alone building in a…read moreshopping center parking lot so plenty of parking. They have coffee and pastries as well paninis and gelato. We only tried the coffee and pastries. Tried a fruit danish which was excellent. Had the carmello latte which was good but nothing special, and a hazelnut oat milk latte which was kinda plain.