Beautiful pastry and chocolate shop also serving hot drinks. Order at the counter…read more Every location is beautiful and you really can't miss here. I'm more of a pastry and coffee girl, but everything is good! Downtown can be difficult to find a seat, but not impossible. The location in North Vancouver has much more seating, but this place is just more quaint and cute. I love sitting outside on a chilly day with their heaters on! My fave is the passion fruit (the gateau, I'm not sure what it's called) and I was pleasantly surprised by the flakiness of the pan au chocolate. If you're not into chocolate, they have plenty of fruity or tart options. They also have macarons and are renowned for their chocolates. The tiramisu is delicious as a slice, but when we bought the entire cake we were not impressed. Not enough cake/lady fingers compared to the whip. But honestly that's my only complaint. They also make a mean oat milk latte!

I don't get the hype. I probably spent around $100 on macaroons, cakes and some chocolate. The…read moretiramisu was popular but I wasn't blown away. The mango cake, my husband was not a fan. We did love the macaroons. Very good. Overall a cute place but cakes could be better. Espresso was good. Love the packaging.

I used to pick up the chocolate over their head office. I picked up some white chocolate bars for…read moremy nephews since my wife was shopping around the mall. I would not worry about the consistency of their products. Haha! But the try out their new product! ? I remember not all of the Purdys has carry the new product. Eg Dubai. I told my wife should try it. But this store doesn't know this new product Dubai !

Purdys chocolates are well known for their quality and I regularly shop at the Pacific Centre…read morelocation, mostly for special occasions and holiday gifts purchasing. They have very knowledgeable and kind staff there, with excellent customer service. I have recently had the best Easter shopping experience, when their manager Samira went out of her way to help and meet my needs. I confidently recommend this Purdys chocolatier location in particular to my family and friends!

My newfound Canadian obsession -- that's not Tim Hortons -- is officially Breka Bakery. If only the…read moreU.S. had bakeries this good (and coffee this cheap), I'd have zero complaints. We stopped by on our first day exploring Vancouver, and Breka being open 24/7 is already a win. We grabbed a mix of drinks and pastries to share. - Chocolate-Dipped Almond Croissant -- thin chocolate shell that added a unique texture - Cheddar & Chive Scone -- moist, not dry like most scones; loved the cheesy top and chives baked into the dough - Mango Coconut Mousse -- refreshing and clean-tasting, though a bit sweet for an Asian palate - Apple Strudel -- classic and simple; powdered sugar + big apple chunks - Almond Croissant -- super flaky with plenty of marzipan filling - Cretzel Ham & Cheese Melt -- croissant-meets-pretzel fusion; panini-pressed perfectly with melty cheese and ham - Steak & Cheese Panini -- solid; chipotle mayo and green peppers gave it a nice kick - Chai Latte -- light and well-balanced - Hot Latte -- creamy with the perfect coffee punch - Bienenstich (Honorable Mention) -- I wanted this so badly! It's a German classic with a crunchy honey-almond top and creamy vanilla filling sandwiched between two yeast cake layers. They only sell it whole, but an entire cake is just $16.50 CAD ($11.70 USD!) -- an unreal steal Breka bakes everything fresh daily, and you can taste it. This location was popping on a Saturday morning. Plenty of seating, though we snagged one of the last tables for four. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly. If I lived in downtown Vancouver, Breka would have my money every weekend.

So glad we came when we did because this place gets very busy!…read more Food and drinks were excellent. I ordered a cappuccino and it wasn't a traditional one, but it was still good. Tried the pistachio donut which was amazing and fluffy. We also got the steak and cheese panini and a French toast sandwich. Personally, due to the cheese and ham being very limited in the French toast sandwich; the sweetness was overpowering. The steak and cheese panini was delicious but I would prefer that it was warmer on inside.

I was gifted a box of these stupendously delicious chocolates. They are the cutest looking things…read moreas well. Will definitely visit this chocolate shop when I'm back in Vancouver!

We tried a variety of chocolates from ChocolaTas after walking by this location on a whim! Leaning…read moretowards the dark chocolate pieces, we were able to try the raspberry, cherry, grapefruit caramel, O Canada (hazelnut), vanilla and original. While they were all pretty good, the favorites were definitely the grapefruit caramel and cherry. Not only is the chocolate itself good, but so is the presentation. I would definitely recommend trying them out!

Needless to say this is indulgence at its best. Went for a quick & cheap dessert before a birthday…read moredinner. It was paired with roobois tea which I'm not a fan of but the person who ordered it was. The pastry was good, enjoyed it.

We visited the Thomas Haas Kitsilano location to pick up an online cake order. As soon as I walked…read morein, I was immediately transported back to Europe--the look and feel of the café felt so familiar, especially after having just returned from France, Barcelona, and Italy the previous week. The staff was wonderful and carefully packaged the Black Forest Cake for my husband's birthday. It's his favorite cake, and we ended up getting the 10-12 person size for our group of six. Oh well, more delicious leftovers for the next few days! The cake was incredibly decadent, featuring Kirsch-scented chocolate cake with Kirsch Chantilly and fresh cherry compote on a shortbread base. It was a perfect celebration cake. I am looking forward to coming back for coffee and treats; I couldn't take my eyes off the pastries and sweets in the display case.

Such a huge disappointment. I consider myself a bit of a hot chocolate aficionado. Maybe i chose…read morepoorly but I was so let down. I ordered the regular 70% hot chocolate with cow's milk and a bit of whip cream. Maybe i should have gone for the drinking chocolate but my drink simply was not nearly chocolates enough. I had such high hopes when i walked in since the place has a wonderful chocolate aroma but my drink was very average. I would put it on par with the hot cocoa at Starbucks. No place to sit inside but there is a bench outside.

This place is tucked into an alley on Granville Island. It's very easy to miss unless you're…read morewandering around that stretch and happen to turn your head and look down the alley. It's right beside the Performance Works building. I don't know how long this shop has been here, but in all my life I've never noticed this place until now. I happened to have just come out of an afternoon show at Performance Works and as I was walking away from the Performance Works building, I happened to turn my head and see this shop, so decided to check it out. They're a small shop/ workshop that does tours which teach how chocolate is made. When you walk in, you can smell chocolate in the air. The lady in the shop offered some samples of their chocolate. I tried their Tanduay Rum chocolate and their Earl Grey Tea chocolate. According to their website their chocolate is award winning. To be honest though, I wasn't blown away by what I tasted. It wasn't bad but it also didn't taste to me like it was award winning chocolate. I noticed a sign though that said they had a drink which was part of the Koolfest. This is a new festival that started this year and is a celebration of cold drink creations from vendors of the annual Hot Chocolate Festival. Kasama's creation was a Filipino Cacao Husk & Kape Cold Brew with Vanilla Cinnamon Syrup and Ube Cold Foam. I hadn't had any Koolfest drinks yet, this one sounded appealing and to be honest...I'm the kind of person who tends to feel guilty about taking free samples and then not buying anything! So...having sampled the Tanduay Rum and Early Grey Tea chocolates, I decided to buy a Koolfest drink. Not much of a coffee person usually. This might be only the second time I've ever ordered a cold brew drink. I very much enjoyed this drink! For me to enjoy a coffee beverage, it has to be sweet and this one was sweet...but not excessively sweet. I loved the Vanilla Cinnamon flavor in it. It really hit the spot.

I can't shop thinking about this place! It's a Vancouver gem. I normally don't like chocolates…read morefilled with surprises but someone gifted me a box of bespoke chocolates and every single one was amazing. I loved it so much that I came here my last day in Vancouver and bought a few boxes to gift to my family. I got there before it opened and was surprised there were a few people waiting outside. These chocolates are art! They are beautiful from the outside and delicious.

Their delicious cream puff needs to come back... That is what I go there for. Their chocolate is…read morenice but it is not like "wow! I like their cream puff.

Purebread is always tempting to walk into, especially with the pastry case looking so generous and…read morecomforting. We tried a mix of baked goods along with coffee, and overall it was a solid experience. The pastries were rich and clearly well made, especially the chocolate based items which had deep flavor and weren't overly sweet. The almond pastry was buttery and satisfying, though a bit dense for my taste. Coffee was smooth and balanced, a nice pairing with the desserts, but not particularly standout. The atmosphere feels cozy and relaxed, perfect for a casual coffee break or a quick treat downtown. While some items really shine, others felt a little heavy, which is why this sits comfortably at a good rather than great for me. Still a reliable stop when you're craving something baked and comforting.

The space is bright and all the products are spread out nicely on display…read more I had loved the YVR location, so I was let down with this location. They didn't have the the chocolate croissant I was craving. Nor did they have any cheesecake. I don't remember what I ended up choosing it was that forgettable. I'll stick to Brekka Bakery.

Deep Dish Cookie Co. is a virtual restaurant, I ordered them on Uber Eats for a late night munchie…read more They are soo good!! I got their cookies and cream cookie, it had dark and white chocolate macadamia cookie mix, sweet milk drizzle, oreo pieces, and chocolate sauce. I would say one deep dish cookie is good for two people! It is very decadent. Next time I'm going to try their death by chocolate deep dish cookie.

This will be the last time I order from this business, first time I order off uber eats I order a…read moremilk 2 go for 5$ by the way and received nothing. The second time I order off them I receive a bunch of little coffee creamer size containers of milk... some sick joke. The cookie was almost raw in the middle. Not worth anyone's money if anything they've stolen 10$ from me at this point. Lots of better desert places around.

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." :)

After landing in North Vancouver by sea bus, I chatted with a store owner and he recommended this…read morecafe for chocolates, pastries and coffee. It was a pleasant walk on the Spirit Trail before we found it. It was busy with customers waiting for sandwiches, pastries and beverages. We ordered a sandwich, rhubarb spritzer, a couple desserts and enjoyed every bite. The sandwich was delicious warmed up. I also picked up some bags of hot chocolate and some chocolate bars. We're really glad we found them. Great service and food. It's very popular as there were constant customers coming and going. It was off the tourist area and well worth the walk.