MUST TRY: Akhbar Mishti flavor…read more Ambience: Spacious seating area with a screen showing FIFA matches. Flavors: Lots of options, including some unique flavors. Price: Comparable to other popular ice cream places. Taste: Absolutely loved it! I've been to their other locations before, but this time I tried the Akhbar Mishti flavor, and it was amazing! It was loaded with nuts, making every bite rich and flavorful. The single scoop was surprisingly generous too. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend trying this flavor. I'd definitely go back for it!

one of the best gelato places in town. They do have a few changing seasonal flavours too. Their…read moreflavour selection isnt all that adventurous but everything they make is solid. Nice texture to the gelato, bold punchy flavours, creamy but still light. Service is fine, but they get busy and there is a wait. You get in line, pay for what quantities you want first, then take receipt to the counter to taste and pick your products. They also have a coffee/affogato bar with boozy options, some cookies, cakes, gelato sandwiches, and some on a stick. There is street metered parking nearby. The shop itself is clean, bright, modern. A few places to sit but most people take out. Reliable and consistent which is why I keep coming back. Pricing isnt cheap but its in-line with other gelato places. theyre a solid 4.5/5. Not quite 5/5, but definitely better than a 4/5.

Came here for the instragramable buns. They did not disappoint. Since this was our 3rd dessert spot…read moreof the evening, we only got 2. Also, go early so that you have more bun options - they do sell out of certain flavors the later it gets. Luckily we were still able to get the two that we wanted which were black sesame and a custard buns. They were not only super cute, but they were really delicious as well. The fillings were very strong in flavor and did not disappoint. There was enough searing when I went. Next time I will have to try their coconut drinks and desserts!

Saw this shop while walking around the busy street so I decided to give it a try. It was empty when…read moreI walked in so my drink did not take long to come out. This spot had no ac so it was quite hot and humid when I was inside so I did not stay for long. I got their mad mango as the staff informed that it's their best seller, I did get overwhelmed by their menu selection lolll they had so many things listed on their menu!! I didn't think fresh mango and coconut would be a good mix together but it was surprisingly good very refreshing but for a drink to be $12 I think this spot would be a pass for me.

This was my late mother-in-law's favorite patisserie, and we used to visit every weekend, so it…read moreholds a special place for us. Space/location The space is on the smaller side, so it's not ideal for large groups, but it's cozy and inviting, with a few counter seats inside and some patio seating outside. Food and Drinks: The food and service are consistently good, and compared to many other cafés and patisseries, it offers excellent value for money. The hot chocolate and coffee are standout. The lady behind the machine clearly knows what they're doing, because every cup is spot on. The sandwiches can be a bit hit or miss, but our recent visits have been great. The smoked salmon croissant is served cold (they always check if that's okay), and even so, it's one of my favorites. The portobello sandwich, served warm, is also rich and full of flavor. And the cakes and pastries? Dangerous in the best way possible. The kind that keeps you coming back to North Van "just one more time." :)

The North Van cafe is a jumpin' joint with good reason! Beautiful design; even the bathroom is…read moreperfect. Warm ambiance, with their sweets up front for all to see. Excellent coffee, perfect croissants, pull-aparts and other Vienoisserie. Just spectacular 'chocolate everything.' Very quick service, even with their usual long line up. Excellent sandwiches and soup for lunch! Friendly staff and an excellent, efficient barista. 3 cheers for the bakers and chocolatiers back-of-house. In the kitchen. A wonderful team enterprise. I appreciate the expansion of outdoor seating; they could never provide enough for the crowds they attract. We often take our coffee and treats or lunch to the Park - only steps away.

Loved their mango bingsu!! It's like soft, fluffy snow! Mangoes were fresh and sweet!! So good!read more

I love the bingsu at Winter Bear. There are so many flavours to choose from, or customize your own!…read moreI like that they have a regular or single (smaller) size. On this visit, I ordered the mango cheesecake bingsu and strawberry tanghulu. The bingsu was flavourful and had a lot of mango! The tanghulu was crunchy and the strawberries were juicy.

This is one of the best pastry places I've ever been to! The pastries are absolutely delicious, the…read morestaff is incredibly friendly, and the overall experience is great. I especially loved the pastries, though the birthday cake could have been a bit more moist. I recommend visiting in person to try their samples first - so you can make your decision and know what you're ordering.

A good assortment of pastries and surprisingly some savoury items for reasonable prices. There's a…read morelot of fruit forward flavour combinations like mango, strawberry and raspberry. Also a lot of red bean. For savoury, they have large paninis and lasagna. The service is friendly and there's sufficient indoor seating.

Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

North Vancouver is a hub for Persian bakeries, but I'd never been to one until recently. In the…read moreprocess of writing an article on Asian bakeries in Metro Vancouver, I jumped at the opportunity to check this place out. Here is everything I tried the first time I visited: 1. Jalebi: enjoyed the slightly crunchy texture, but on its own it was a little too sweet for me. Would have again with tea. 2. Chickpea cookies: you know that delicious, melt-in-your-mouth quality you get with shortbread? These cookies were like that, but even better because they weren't overly sweet! 3. Shortbread sandwich: that's what I'm calling this treat, because it had two sun/star-shaped cookies with a layer of jam in between. The two elements were perfectly balanced! 4. Assorted shortbread: if I remember correctly, the flavours were lime and cardamom. Both were good, but not my favourites in this dessert box. 5. Heaven shortbread: definitely lived up to its name. Out of all the shortbread cookies, this one was the most buttery. 6. Apricot pistachio cookies: these were my favourite cookies. The apricot jam was sweet and tart, and the pistachios on top added a bit of texture contrast, which I always appreciate. 7. Baklava: I've seriously been missing out on good baklava until now. Despite the stickiness, it wasn't too sweet. And the mixed nut filling was sooooo good. The spices mixed in made this treat even more craveable! 8. Coconut macaroons: didn't even make it out of the parking lot before devouring these, lol. The macaroons were golden on the outside, moist and chewy inside, and the layer of cream sandwiched in between was light and airy. The perfect bite! Kourosh has become a go-to spot whenever my family has a sweet craving. Service is always super friendly and everything is very affordable. Thank you Kourosh!

After hiking the Lynn Valley Peak, we were ready to reward ourselves with some Iranian/Persian…read moregoodies. Kourosh Bakery is located in Lynn Valley Mall which also houses their grocery store (Super Koroush). We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 4:00pm) to grab some sweets to take home. They usually offer samples but not during the pandemic. Their display cases had a variety of cakes, cookies, baklava and goodies. All sold by the weight ($9.99/lb). - Box ($10.00 for 10) - we opted for the coconut macaroons, walnut cookies, pistachio apricot, wild pistachio blueberries, apple filling and three pieces of baklava (cashew cinnamon, phyllo walnut and mixed nuts). The coconut macaroons and walnut cookies were similar in texture; soft and delightfully chewy. The pistachio apricot reminds me of my childhood (eating those Linzer cookies). We didn't love the apple filling or pistachio blueberry; more of a dry texture and it needed more filling. Baklava wasn't too sweet. Come for those deliciously soft and chewy macaroons! 3.5 stars.

Our pies were warmed but still cold in the middle. Tried the beef and beef/mushroom - they tasted…read moreexactly the same - red interior with a sort of an odd chili flavor - not a typical meat gravy type pie. Crust was soft, fresh and delicious. Ordered it together w salad, which was romaine with store bought croutons and salad dressing. $11 each, which was quite reasonable.

My absolute favorite place for fruit tarts. I opt for the 4 inch ($6) which has a delicious crunchy…read moreshell with a creamy sauce and fresh fruit! I'm hoping the get a delivery service so I don't always have to go to Lonsdale Quay!