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Decent but somewhat pricy Korean dessert cafe inside Hanin Village. Parking is fairly plentiful in the strip mall lot. However, it does get pretty packed and busy because of the H-Mart on the premises. The inside is quaint and cozy. Nice wooden trim on the walls. Staff are friendly but are a bit lacking in the English department. Had to gesture a bit to get my order through. No big deal though. The place sells some tasty looking cakes, though I didn't try. My strawberry smoothie was quite nice. Personally I found half sugar to be the sweet spot (no pun intended). Overall not a bad place to check out, as long as one doesn't mind the stressful parking situation.
This is strictly a dessert and coffee and drinks place. Don't expect any savory food here. Old menus before covid showed they did have sandwiches then, but not since then. The iced mocha I had was not nice at all. It tasted a bit strange and I could tell what it was. The chocolate used or the coffee itself or milk? The roasted crispy almond was nice but at $5 for a pack of 3, a bit pricy. The matcha cake was nice but it was more mousse and cream than cake. Good place to catch up with friends though. Plenty of tables. For something more filling than cakes, there are some muffins and croissants. Nothing special.
Came here just before closing. The cakes were sooo good! I loved the earl grey cake, the frosting was not too sweet and had the right amount of tea flavour. We got the blueberry yogurt and carrot cake too. I only had a bite of the blueberry yogurt cake and it tasted just like blueberry yogurt! The texture was more mousse like with a sponge cake in the bottom. The cafe is cute and cozy, it seems like a good study spot. The staff was also very nice and friendly.
I had found this hidden gem last time and shared a slice of earl grey cake with my friend. The cake had been devilishly delicious: soft sponge cake layered with fresh grapefruit and topped with velvety earl grey infused whipped cream. Just enough sweet to make us feel happy and leave us wanting more. Yesterday, I called to see if Cafe Bono can make an earl grey birthday cake for my dad. They had less than 24 hrs' notice but they went above and beyond in order to accomodate my request. My dad was ecstatic when he saw the cake. Both my mom and dad loved the flavour, the hidden grapefruit inside, and the fresh fruits on top. Three of us finished half of the cake in one sitting even though we were absolutely full after the big birthday lunch. Thank you, everyone in Cafe Bono! You created a special moment for my dad and my family!
Ok so I've only tried the sweet potato cake from here but it is very, very good. The combination of real sweet potato bits, whipped cream and fluffy sponge infused with sweet potato flavor is delish. Everyone trying it with me enjoyed it, though one person did feel it was a little too sweet, for the rest of us it was just right. Recommend this if you'd like a well priced birthday cake in a less traditional flavor. Interior of the shop looks nice too, I imagine it's a nicer place to hang out when dine in is allowed.
Had dessert and tea at this place after our dinner and tried the ice snow and some cakes and our experienced was good. The place were not busy and staff are friendly and accommodating. The Ice Snow is good but not my favorite. I expected so much with the Red Velvet and it turns out to be just good. My Earl Grey tea is still my favorite.
New Korean coffee and dessert cafe. Cozy and clean inside. They serve a variety of drinks and desserts, including Korean snow ice. We had an iced Americano and house-made grapefruit soda during our first visit. The Americano had good flavour. For the soda, they used a lot of real grapefruit, which was a nice surprise. We haven't tried the cakes yet, but the other pastries so far have been very good. The cakes seem they could use a bit more refinement in terms of appearance. Staff has been very friendly during our visits. We will be back to try other items.
One of the better coffee shops in the Korea town area of Burnaby/Coquitlam. I normally go here after having my lunch in Korea town. Interior is spacious, clean and up to date and coffee here is excellent. Cappuccino is always made just right. Service is friendly and efficient.
I was in the mood for some coffee so got a latte to go from Cafe Bono. Since we were going to be going for a walk, I decided against getting a cake from their display case but did they all look oh so tempting. They have a very large open space which seems perfect for meeting friends when the pandemic is over or to get some studying/work done. They use Pallet coffee and although the latte was good, I wouldn't say it was outstanding. However, I would be interested in visiting again to try out some of their other offerings the next time I am in the area. +1 for cafe ambience/interior.
Cute cafe with friendly staff. Clean and easy to find. Walking distance to the skytrain station and bus stops. Parking lot right outside. Smoothie, coffee, tea, cakes, and some pastries. I come back from time to time, and got a birthday cake there for my friend's birthday. She really liked it
small and cute hidden cafe in Coquitlam with desserts, coffee, korean shaved ice (bingsoo) and drinks. Conveniently located across from Hmart in the same square. overall it's a bit pricey, but their cafe space is nicely decorated, and clean Pistachio Cheesecake, creamy and mousse like, only has a subtle taste of pistachio with white chocolate topping. Tiramisu cake was pretty good, the cake was super spongy and airy, the taste of the espresso coffee wasn't too bitter nor too sweet, was balanced just right. they also have a tiramisu cup as well, and i think that one would also taste pretty good too. Sweet potato latte was ok, didn't really stand out in comparison to sweet potato latte I've had in other places. cuz Bono cafe's tasted basically like a sweet potato flavoured steamed milk Pistachio Cheesecake $5.5 Tiramisu Cake $5.5 Sweet Potato Latte $3.5 Vanilla Latte $4.95
Love this spot! They have great Spanish lattes and the decor is very aesthetic and pleasing to sit around. I do have to agree, though, about the patrons that come here...perhaps because it's open later in the evening in a strip mall I find that you can often find very loud-speaking older men that kinda kill the peaceful vibe. And also big groups of middle-aged ladies in the afternoon taking up a lot of space. I often can't stay too long because the juxtaposition between the mood of the cafe and the vibe of the patrons are so jarring.
Cakes, baked goods, bing soo, teas, and expresso drinks ~ just about something for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Surprising though, the Earl Grey cake I had was not super sweet. It had a lot of cream with Earl Grey infused into it and pieces of fresh grapefruit inside the layers - what an interesting and tasty combo! The prices are standard for homemade cakes shops. The mini cakes range from $5.99-6.99. From what I saw for the bing soo, it's competitive to others in the area. They also offer two sizes of bing soo which is nice. The teas are loose leaf and poured into a tea bag at the time of order. There are samples of each tea bottled by the cash register. You can tell a lot of thought went into the decor (especially the washrooms - so gorg!) The ambiance has a clean, modern feel but I agree with fellow yelp'ers that it can get pretty loud in the space.
6 months ago
After going to the movies not far from here, my friend and I decided to check out Cafe Bono for dessert and coffee. The selection of desserts was quite good and everything looked delicious. We selected two different items to share: a chocolate cake and the other was earl grey. I loved how they were not overly sweet. The earl grey one had grapefruit inside, which unfortunately my friend cannot eat so he was a little disappointed that I got to have more of this one. Lucky for me, I don't have that problem! The piece of grapefruit on top should have been a clue, but he didn't notice it when we were ordering. haha I did find the combination a bit unusual but I enjoyed it nonetheless as I love both grapefruit and earl grey tea! Service appears to be restricted to counter service, so you order at the counter and take your food and drinks to a table. It was really busy in the cafe but we managed to snag the last open table. Because it was so crowded, it was a little difficult to carry on a normal conversation. Not deafening, just quite lively. The coffee was good - but word of advice, make sure you let them know if you want to add milk or cream as they do fill your cup to the brim! I would probably return to try some of their other desserts because I find most places a bit too sweet for me. Definitely recommend this spot. read more
Cute little cafe that opens pretty early in the morning. We met with a friend here and the cafe was busy in the morning. - Strawberry latte: pretty pricey for a strawberry milk but the cup was full of fresh strawberry pieces. The latte had a good sweetness. - Cappuccino: hubby said it was good. Not too milky and good coffee. - Chocolate muffins: very decadent muffins and very chocolaty. My kids loved it. read more
Parking can be tight as this one is in the H-Mart plaza - you could always walk here from Lougheed if you were taking transit. Place is nicely lit - and gave off a scent of baked goods. - there was nice pastries/desserts available - however didn't partake in them. Service team had some obvious language barriers - that could take some time and pointing to navigate through - As I didn't partake in the food - this rating is strictly based on there americano - and to be frank it was pretty gross. It has a very strong sour taste too it - which could mean over extraction or maybe the beans just aren't that great. Probably time to recalibrate the espresso machine - or possibly change bean vendors - cause this was not a good cup of coffee. - There is definitely better coffee spots in the area - so I'll need to give this one a pass. read more
Decent but somewhat pricy Korean dessert cafe inside Hanin Village. Parking is fairly plentiful in the strip mall lot. However, it does get pretty packed and busy because of the H-Mart on the premises. The inside is quaint and cozy. Nice wooden trim on the walls. Staff are friendly but are a bit lacking in the English department. Had to gesture a bit to get my order through. No big deal though. The place sells some tasty looking cakes, though I didn't try. My strawberry smoothie was quite nice. Personally I found half sugar to be the sweet spot (no pun intended). Overall not a bad place to check out, as long as one doesn't mind the stressful parking situation. read more
3 years ago
This is strictly a dessert and coffee and drinks place. Don't expect any savory food here. Old menus before covid showed they did have sandwiches then, but not since then. The iced mocha I had was not nice at all. It tasted a bit strange and I could tell what it was. The chocolate used or the coffee itself or milk? The roasted crispy almond was nice but at $5 for a pack of 3, a bit pricy. The matcha cake was nice but it was more mousse and cream than cake. Good place to catch up with friends though. Plenty of tables. For something more filling than cakes, there are some muffins and croissants. Nothing special. read more
Came here just before closing. The cakes were sooo good! I loved the earl grey cake, the frosting was not too sweet and had the right amount of tea flavour. We got the blueberry yogurt and carrot cake too. I only had a bite of the blueberry yogurt cake and it tasted just like blueberry yogurt! The texture was more mousse like with a sponge cake in the bottom. The cafe is cute and cozy, it seems like a good study spot. The staff was also very nice and friendly. read more
I had found this hidden gem last time and shared a slice of earl grey cake with my friend. The cake had been devilishly delicious: soft sponge cake layered with fresh grapefruit and topped with velvety earl grey infused whipped cream. Just enough sweet to make us feel happy and leave us wanting more. Yesterday, I called to see if Cafe Bono can make an earl grey birthday cake for my dad. They had less than 24 hrs' notice but they went above and beyond in order to accomodate my request. My dad was ecstatic when he saw the cake. Both my mom and dad loved the flavour, the hidden grapefruit inside, and the fresh fruits on top. Three of us finished half of the cake in one sitting even though we were absolutely full after the big birthday lunch. Thank you, everyone in Cafe Bono! You created a special moment for my dad and my family! read more
Ok so I've only tried the sweet potato cake from here but it is very, very good. The combination of real sweet potato bits, whipped cream and fluffy sponge infused with sweet potato flavor is delish. Everyone trying it with me enjoyed it, though one person did feel it was a little too sweet, for the rest of us it was just right. Recommend this if you'd like a well priced birthday cake in a less traditional flavor. Interior of the shop looks nice too, I imagine it's a nicer place to hang out when dine in is allowed. read more
Had dessert and tea at this place after our dinner and tried the ice snow and some cakes and our experienced was good. The place were not busy and staff are friendly and accommodating. The Ice Snow is good but not my favorite. I expected so much with the Red Velvet and it turns out to be just good. My Earl Grey tea is still my favorite. read more
New Korean coffee and dessert cafe. Cozy and clean inside. They serve a variety of drinks and desserts, including Korean snow ice. We had an iced Americano and house-made grapefruit soda during our first visit. The Americano had good flavour. For the soda, they used a lot of real grapefruit, which was a nice surprise. We haven't tried the cakes yet, but the other pastries so far have been very good. The cakes seem they could use a bit more refinement in terms of appearance. Staff has been very friendly during our visits. We will be back to try other items. read more
One of the better coffee shops in the Korea town area of Burnaby/Coquitlam. I normally go here after having my lunch in Korea town. Interior is spacious, clean and up to date and coffee here is excellent. Cappuccino is always made just right. Service is friendly and efficient. read more
I was in the mood for some coffee so got a latte to go from Cafe Bono. Since we were going to be going for a walk, I decided against getting a cake from their display case but did they all look oh so tempting. They have a very large open space which seems perfect for meeting friends when the pandemic is over or to get some studying/work done. They use Pallet coffee and although the latte was good, I wouldn't say it was outstanding. However, I would be interested in visiting again to try out some of their other offerings the next time I am in the area. +1 for cafe ambience/interior. read more
4 years ago
Cute cafe with friendly staff. Clean and easy to find. Walking distance to the skytrain station and bus stops. Parking lot right outside. Smoothie, coffee, tea, cakes, and some pastries. I come back from time to time, and got a birthday cake there for my friend's birthday. She really liked it read more
small and cute hidden cafe in Coquitlam with desserts, coffee, korean shaved ice (bingsoo) and drinks. Conveniently located across from Hmart in the same square. overall it's a bit pricey, but their cafe space is nicely decorated, and clean Pistachio Cheesecake, creamy and mousse like, only has a subtle taste of pistachio with white chocolate topping. Tiramisu cake was pretty good, the cake was super spongy and airy, the taste of the espresso coffee wasn't too bitter nor too sweet, was balanced just right. they also have a tiramisu cup as well, and i think that one would also taste pretty good too. Sweet potato latte was ok, didn't really stand out in comparison to sweet potato latte I've had in other places. cuz Bono cafe's tasted basically like a sweet potato flavoured steamed milk Pistachio Cheesecake $5.5 Tiramisu Cake $5.5 Sweet Potato Latte $3.5 Vanilla Latte $4.95 read more
6 years ago
8 years ago
Love this spot! They have great Spanish lattes and the decor is very aesthetic and pleasing to sit around. I do have to agree, though, about the patrons that come here...perhaps because it's open later in the evening in a strip mall I find that you can often find very loud-speaking older men that kinda kill the peaceful vibe. And also big groups of middle-aged ladies in the afternoon taking up a lot of space. I often can't stay too long because the juxtaposition between the mood of the cafe and the vibe of the patrons are so jarring. read more
Cakes, baked goods, bing soo, teas, and expresso drinks ~ just about something for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Surprising though, the Earl Grey cake I had was not super sweet. It had a lot of cream with Earl Grey infused into it and pieces of fresh grapefruit inside the layers - what an interesting and tasty combo! The prices are standard for homemade cakes shops. The mini cakes range from $5.99-6.99. From what I saw for the bing soo, it's competitive to others in the area. They also offer two sizes of bing soo which is nice. The teas are loose leaf and poured into a tea bag at the time of order. There are samples of each tea bottled by the cash register. You can tell a lot of thought went into the decor (especially the washrooms - so gorg!) The ambiance has a clean, modern feel but I agree with fellow yelp'ers that it can get pretty loud in the space. read more
8 years ago
If anyone knows me, they know how much I love coffee shops and cafes. When I was shopping at H-Mart, I noticed that there was a new and very aesthetically pleasing decor across the lot. I got their Sweet Potato latte and it was good! It was superrrrr creamy and they actually use real sweet potato to make it. The only thing I would say is that I would have preferred a stronger sweet potato taste as it tasted more of milk than sweet potato. If you're a sweet potato lover like me, try it out! Pros: - Very well decorated. Everywhere you look has cute decorations. They have a real tree with branches right in front when you walk in. If you're looking for a perfect Instagram picture, this place is for you. - They serve Korean style shaved ice. - They have some unique drinks such as sweet potato latte! - Super super clean! They really look after their cafe. Cons: - Their wifi is unreliable. I came in with my iPad to get some stuff done however I wasn't able to as it was connecting. I asked the barista and she wasn't able to help me. - They have a limited amount of desserts and for what they have, they are quite pricy for the quantity. - It gets quite busy and loud. I don't recommend it if you want a quiet place to study. It's definitely more of a social gathering hot spot. read more
7 years ago
Came here for their yummy cakes and coffee. We tried the earl grey and pistachio cakes, we would recommend both! The coffee is strong and smooth. The complex is always busy so finding a parking spot can take awhile. We would come back. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
They decided to change their closing hours by getting rid of the number "3" on their window.....I was really disappointed after I was wanting to try a new dessert place. First and last time here. read more
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This place is definitely nice to visit. The staffs are friendly and the place is nice. However keep in mind that they only allow 3 hrs parking, and the pricing is a bit high read more
6 years ago
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