Came here after dinner for some dessert. Did you know you can get two different flavors in a single…read morescoop? That's what the sign said, so the lovely young ladies I was dining with, each decided to get a single scoop made of 2 flavors. One of them opted to have 2 flavors on a cone and the other got 2 flavors in a cup. For some reason, the 2 flavors on the cone were much larger than the cup. Same deal, same price...but I kid you not, the two flavored single scoop in the cup was much smaller than the one on the cone. If you're a bang for your buck kinda person, you might pay heed to this and opt for the cone from here on out. If you're like me though, you'll still choose the cup no matter what. I always find that ice cream cones make just make me too full and then they also make me thirsty so that I feel like I want a drink afterwards. Of course...if I'm in a situation where the ice cream comes on a cone by default (for example, a free ice cream after hot pot), I will eat the cone without any complaints. Given the choice though, I always prefer my ice cream in a cup. Easier to eat with a spoon than having to bite into it on a cone, doesn't overfill me and doesn't make me thirsty. As it turns out though, I did not get ice cream in a cup or cone this time. I treated the two young ladies to their ice cream, and I had planned on using my bday freebie to get my own ice cream in a cup. I made a discovery this year though. First of all, the bday freebie isn't really a freebie anymore. It's a discount. They give you $5 off. Also, it doesn't apply to getting ice cream scooped for you on the spot. It only applies to pints of ice cream, and you have to place the order through the app. So basically, you're being forced to buy a pint of ice cream and take it home. Not as great a deal if you ask me, cuz it's one of those situations where you're being forced to spend money in order to save money. I still went for it this time, and ordered myself a pint of Blueberry Honey Lavender. Drove back to my mom's house as soon as I could and scooped some into a bowl. It's a lovely flavor, but unless they bring back the bday offer that lets me enjoy a free scoop of gelato in a cup, I think I'll be passing on the Dolce Amore bday offer from now on.

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!

iced matcha latte with oat milk and a chance to win a whisked away to japan? okay, avik, you have…read moremy attention. stopped into avik a little after 3:00 pm on a tuesday, on my way to an appointment, and the place was packed. not exactly surprising given that this west broadway café has become known for its specialty coffee and tea, house made pastries, and all sorts of creative japanese inspired treats. it's a bright, modern space, and there's a lot going on once you start looking around. i went with the iced matcha latte with oat milk, and it was a solid matcha. smooth, nicely balanced, and definitely enough to satisfy the afternoon matcha craving. avik describes its matcha as a high grade tea offering, alongside hojicha, chai and london fog, so tea clearly gets more than an obligatory spot on the menu. then there's the pastry display. so. many. things. the strawberry matcha cookie immediately caught my eye, but then there was a mochi black sesame croissant and i was basically standing there thinking, wait, what?! the menu leans into those japanese flavours in some really fun ways, and there are enough interesting combinations to make a return visit feel very necessary. the strawberry matcha cookie, for example, combines matcha, dried strawberries, white chocolate and cream cheese. the ordering setup is also very much of the future is now variety. there's a huge tablet for self ordering, plus a sliding freezer case for chocolates and ice cream bars. because apparently a regular pastry case wasn't futuristic enough. and then there was the little bonus dangling in front of me: the chance to win a trip to japan through the whisked away to japan promotion, courtesy of paragon. considering how much i've been thinking about japan lately, that felt like a particularly well timed bit of temptation. i sure could use a trip to japan right about now. between the matcha, the creative pastries, the japanese inspired flavours and the very modern ordering setup, avik is a fun stop when the usual coffee and croissant routine needs a little shaking up. even on a packed tuesday afternoon, there was plenty to catch the eye and plenty of reasons to start planning the next visit.

I think it was one of those Cherry Blossom Food Festivals that brought this place to my attention…read moreabout a year or two ago. Been wanting to try it for awhile and now I finally have. We ordered the following: Tiramisu Latte Caprese Bite London Fog Apple Cookie Cherry Matcha Tonic Tiramisu Sea Salt Caramel Gelato The Cherry Matcha Tonic was pretty but wasn't too crazy about the flavor. I should have just gone with my original gut instinct and chosen a hot beverage like Hojicha Latte or something like that. I was sort of thirsting for something cooler for a change though, and the Cherry Matcha Tonic was the first "cool" drink that caught my eye so I decided to go for it. Won't do that again. Everything else was good though. The Sea Salt Caramel Gelato was the star of the show! In the store there's a sign beneath their gelato section that says "Canadian Gelato Champion". I believe it after tasting the Sea Salt Caramel! They had Nama Chocolates too. I was tempted to get some but...only so much a person's wallet and waistline can handle at one time. Will try the Nama Chocolate some other time. You can order in person here, or you can place an "Express" order at the Kiosk. We tried both ways of ordering. Ordered at the counter first and then after finished my Cherry Matcha Tonic decided I wanted to try the Sea Salt Gelato so then tried ordering that from the Kiosk. Most of the parking in this area is paid but I lucked out and got a free spot right around the corner from this place!

My daughter selected this coffee bar so we could sit together and a couple of beverages…read more The menu variety was appealing to us. A maple latte and a strawberry match latte sounded good. The service was quick and we snagged the last open table. The interior was eclectic and the outdoor style chairs that were used for inside seating were a bit uncomfortable but it all contributed to this intimate, non chain, independent cafe. The strawberry matcha latte was a standout! The real strawberry pieces mixed within were delightful. The maple latte was just average. Nothing at all exciting to report. For some reason it lacked luster. Unfortunately it was enough to cot them a star.

Good ambiance, perfect for studying or working. This cafe has lots of plugs nearby, which is really…read morenice. The coffee here is good and the prices are average. We got an early grey Basque cheesecake and I'm not sure it was that good. I didn't get strong earl grey flavours.

I used to live super close to this place for several years but not once did I take advantage of it…read moreand go to Casa Dolce - what a bummer. I wish I had sooner. I stopped by Casa Dolce this week with a friend. They had so many gelato options! (Even ones good for being dairy free which was great - their sorbets are dairy free but they also had one flavour ice cream with was dairy free and sugar free). They also have other dessert options for those not wanting ice cream They have a wonderful open space inside with a decent amount of seating are which is great and they have some seating area outside which is quite nice in the summer/spring time

First time here and asked the teenage server for recommendations, and I was recommended their vegan…read moredark chocolate gelato MY GAWD that was so good!!! They told me they make their stuff in-house, including the chocolates.

Homemade gingerale?!!!! It was sooo good. Fresh ginger taste that was absolutely refreshing. Cozy…read morefeeling cafe; owner was super nice. The bathroom was nice and clean. Great stop, Esp on cold day to get their ginger lattes

Was strolling through that back area of Granville Market and noticed this coffee location. However…read morethe gelato called my name vs a cup of Java. Upon surveying the many flavors I made a leap to try something bold & new. My inner child came out for the Cotton Candy gelato. Yes it actually tasted like cotton candy so who ever made this my compliments, it's outstanding. You'll be able to locate the shop by the giant statue of a kid licking a big cone under the bridge. A must flavor try should you be in area.../

After having some Malaysian cuisine across the street, I came upon this cafe and decided to try…read moretheir desserts. Some looked like footballs, some were mango-ish. I picked the green cake with a white chocolate football cake. It was just the right kind of sweetness. The drink was tasty too. The ambiance was pretty quiet with some nice music. The service was quick and friendly. I would come to this little gem at Rupert again.

Was in the area and found this bakery on the edge of a residential neighbourhood. Plenty of free…read morestreet parking which is always a plus. And they have an impressive selection of baked products. I opted for an Americano and the croissant. The croissant was massive and tasted great...yeah. The coffee was okay...not spectacular. The room is open with plenty of natural light. It was a positive food experience.

Delicious tiramisu cheesecake. The vibe was super nice. Tons of tables. Great for people to study…read moreor work. In fact we saw a lot of folks there with laptops or doing other types of work. The location was fantastic. Literally across the street from Joyce Collingwood station. I will be coming back for sure!

Passed by this place randomly and was craving for a small dessert. They only have street parking…read moreand the restroom was clean. We chose the mango cheesecake. It had a strong mango flavor and was very creamy! It was very yummy!!

Stopped by Soft Peaks at Metrotown, it was my first time even though I've heard so much about them!…read moreI was a big fan of their soft serves. We got their mud slide (which came with tim tams), biscoff, and tiramisu. All were equally really good! Their portions are pretty good for the price. Would come back to try some of their other flavours!

Quick service for a delightful sweet treat! This place serves ice cream with a twist with condensed…read moremilk, eggnog or a twist available and multiple flavor profiles to match the mood! I tried the Honeycomb Peak with milk and my partner tried the Mudslide with a twist. We sat in the front and enjoyed the ice cream and different types- even trying each others! Mine was better (; he compared the Tim Tam crumbs to dehydrated cereal- It had a nice crunch! If you're looking for a casual, cute spot for an after dinner treat, you've come to the right spot!