I've been to a lot of the Breka locations across the city and stopped at this one once over the…read moresummer. This review is for this specific location, but I will say that I really appreciate the Breka brand in general for the wide selection of interesting and affordable but delicious baked goods, light meals, and beverages. And, of course, the 24/7 thing. I got a pistachio donut and iced London fog here. I love their stuffed donuts - they fill them with a lot of rich cream and biting into one is like biting into a fluffy cloud. They are sweet and kind of over the top, and I usually am not into super sweet donuts, but it just works here and is totally worth the indulgence. The pistachio flavour in this one was very nice. They made a good iced London fog too. They use a teabag for the London fog instead of a concentrate, and while some places that make it this way fail at the iced version because they don't steep the tea long enough, they did a good job with it. It was strong enough and just the right amount of sweet. Small complaint: they only have plastic cups for iced drinks even if you're dining in. The shop is pretty small. I visited in the early morning and did manage to find a seat, but it was crowded, and it looks busy every time I pass by. Even so, the atmosphere was nice with the light coming in the windows in the front of the shop, and the staff was calm and friendly. I would return to this one if I still worked in the area.

I stopped by to get a sandwich on my way to work. I was happy they had lots of choices even it was…read morebefore 6am. So I had sweet bacon and chicken panini. Bacon bits were caramelized with maple syrup? And jalapeño mixed cheese made good combination. I was disappointed with chicken quality. They don't use real, natural chicken. They use factory pre made chicken like precut, pressed, deformed chicken. The texture was very hard like eating rubber eraser.

Found out about this location through a Yelp Elite event. Went back with a friend before an event…read moreat LaSalle College. We both had strawberry oat milk drinks and banh mis - all delicious and great for my friend being vegetarian. Free parking just around the back too!

Nestled in the Bale Sandwich shop is their signature beverage Hanoi Drip…read more The iced coffees here are great on a hot day and don't sleep on the tea as they're bold and full of flavour. Pair it up with their banh mi for a delicious combo.

The caneles are better than ones we had in Paris. Cozy spot creative pastries. Match was good too-read more

I revisited Jack's spot to try some of their baking goods. I saw their line-up through instagram…read moreand everything look very delicious. What I got: Houjicha Financier Orange caramel Half croissant monkey bread Savory babka(Spinach Feta Garlic. Houjicha Financier was just ok. I was expecting a bit more softer texture, it was a bit dense and houjicha flavor was very subtle. Half croissant monkey bread's texture was very buttery and soft inside with crispy exterior. Outside was a bit too dense and a bit too buttery for me. Crunchy texture was good though... Savory babka was very delicious. Dough texture was chewy and soft, outside was buttery, Feta and garlic dominate the flavor which was pretty good. I think from What I tried, their baking goods tend to have strong flavor. Next time, I would like to try Canele or egg tart.

I revisited La saison de patisserie to grab some drink and get a birthday card…read more They sell cute 3D BD card with reasonable price. I got Houjicha Strawberry latte. I usually love their dessert and drink. The one I had this time, houjicha flavor was a bit weak and strawberry purre dominated the flavor, it was just ok. It might be depend on barista. I found they offer soccer themed cake which was very cute.

This bakery is top tier for the area. It's located on a major intersection but tucked away in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. The place is small, with limited seating. The pastries are delicious and crafted so beautifully. I came here for hot chocolate festival and the flavours were spot on. A tad sweet but it's hot chocolate. I also tried their limited time sticky rice croissant which had all the umami flavours one could want! Texture of the croissant was crunchy, butter and full of flavour. Sadly, the sticky rice texture mixed with croissant was not the best. The service here is great. Staff are friendly. The only downside to this store is the way their line up system works. They have 2 store areas, connected by the till. It's a bit hard to pass through when there are people waiting in line to pay, waiting on line to order, etc. Just a bit of awkward spacing

I was craving cake and we heard that this was a great spot to try so why not?…read more We arrived at 4:30pm on a Saturday hoping for the best. We tried a sampling of the small cakes, cupcakes and some items from the pastry case. They were ALL EXCELLENT. Fresh with light balance of flavors as well as a great ratio of sponge to frosting. The banana bread was as good as any home made I've ever had. We've been back twice since that visit, including to get birthday cakes, and Trafiq remains my favorite cake/cupcakes/treats in Vancouver. My recommendation is get there in the morning and have a(n) amazing schmecken and a latte. The (amazing) schnecknen was perfection plus and now as I write this at 4:00pm on a weekday in South Granville I really want a Trafiq Schnecken. Aside from everything we've ever ordered being excellent, the staff is great and they have a nice cozy dining area. It's also a great neighborhood for a stroll.

I visited Trafiq for Nomsmag Cherry blossom festival limited item…read more What we got: Strawberry Jasmine Tea Horchata Fragrant jasmine tea horchata steeped with real strawberry, poured over ice. Floral and fruity with a clean, honeyed finish. Kinako Cherry Cheese Swiss Roll Light sponge cake rolled with tangy cherry compote and smooth cream cheese, dusted with nutty roasted kinako soybean powder. Matcha-Berry Opera Cake Thin layers of matcha joconde sponge, berry ganache, and matcha buttercream stacked into a refined, jewel-toned slice. Black forest cupake and cookie and cream cupcake. Kinako Cherry cheese swill roll was good. Cherry compote dominated the cake flavor, paired with cream cheese well. Kinako powder was very subtle, it was not overly sweet, overall, it was very good. Strawberry jasmine tea was just ok. Strawberry and floral flavor were very subtle. Jasmine tea flavor dominated this drink. When I mixed with Whipped cream on top, it tasted better. Matcha berry opera cake was the highlight! Matcha buttercream and berry ganache paired so well, and surprisingly it was not overly sweet. What I always love about Trafiq's cakes is that their cake is not overly sweet, and have very sophisticated flavor. Black forest cupcake and cookie and cream cupcake's presentation was super cute! The cute rounded buttercream on the top of cupcake caught our eye. Cupcake tasted just ok, sponge was decent and cream was softer than I thought. I liked cookie and cream flavor better. Overall, highly recommend this place's dessert and cakes.

Nice modern coffee shop on Fraser at 27th. This is a local chain with several locations. Can't…read morebelieve I didn't know this location existed for several years. Parking is available on the side streets. The place has that bare modern hipster look, with concrete floors, high ceilings, and white tiles. Tables are of the old vintage wood type. Metal chairs aren't the most comfortable, but they do the job. Seating is adequate. There is a hidden section with more seats tucked away in the far corner. Layout is a bit strange in this respect. Staff are friendly. No complaints. Coffee is pretty decent. The place also has brunch and sandwich options, but I didn't try this time.

Ambiance: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreFood/drink: 3.5/5 Came across this Prado location on Fraser with a friend as we were looking for a cafe to work from together and it turned out this was the perfect spot! There were lots of free spots available during the early afternoon mid-week (which is rare for most Vancouver cafes) and there's even a little nook in the back with a big table that's great for co working! We opted to sit in the front which was perfect because it had outlets and pretty good wifi. As for service, the staff were all super attentive and friendly so can't ask for anything else here! While the drinks we got were good, the food was a little lacking to me - I got the Margherita croissant which had no taste and was just an oily mess - but perhaps I just got the wrong thing. I'd try something else next time!

Olivo Cafe and Bistro 2/4 Been eating to try this unassuming…read morecafe for a while and it did not disappoint. Firstly, there is parking, just be mindful and respectful to those spots that are reserved for other businesses. Once inside you're greeted by the friendly staff. The menu consists of Mexican favourites as well classic north Canadian eats. Do check out their daily specials too while you're there. There is quite a number of tables so if you have a large group I'm sure they can accommodate. We ended up ordering asada quesadilla, comes with pico de gallo, sour cream and a spicy salsa $20. Iced cafe mocha $6 Iced Spanish latte $6 Coffee was fantastic and the quesadilla was good. I saw some people order the breakfast which looked fantastic! That will definitely be my next order! Honestly I don't think you can go wrong with anything your order there. Go support this small business and enjoy the food!

Delicious Mexican food in South Burnaby! The restaurant is located in a very tight industrial…read morecomplex. Bright smiles and amazing service by Princesseca brightens up the cafe's mood! We had a tasting for this restaurant and we were served delicious tacos of each variety! The have a delicious stew ramen filled with shredded beef! Their churros are were delicious which is the perfect to end the meal! If you're looking for a quiet and cozy brunch place, I would recommend you to try Olivo Cafe in Burnaby!

Delicious bowl of soup and noodles. I love this type of dining where I get to choose my soup and…read moretoppings. Comes piping hot Staff is polite and courteous. Plenty of parking. The place can use a renovation, or at the very least a good cleaning

I usually go to Bubble Waffle Cafe at the mall food court, but this location is an actual…read morerestaurant located at Killarney Centre. Chill vibes and you place your order by filling out the paper sheet. There was only 1 server and she was friendly. The combos are a good deal and comes with a basic drink and bubble waffle/waffle cake for an additional $1.95. Everyone except me ordered noodles in laksa broth. I really liked the broth, it had a strong coconut flavour with a bit of a kick. I ordered the Mongolian lamb teppanyaki rice combo. It was ok, I found the lamb a bit dry.