I only had a Taro Latte at this newly opened Trees Organic stall in Park Royal shopping centre and…read morewhile it wasn't bad, it wasn't anything spectacular either. Still giving this place a 4 star rating though as I've generally had good experience with pretty much every Trees Organic I've been to. We usually go to them for cheesecake rather than drinks, and their cheesecakes are phenomenal! Can't wait to order one of their cheesecakes from this Park Royal branch. Didn't order it this time though as there was no room for it in my tummy.

I'm not a vegan. I'm about as close to being a vegan as a…read morefish is to climbing a tree and eating a banana. I'm as carnivorous as it gets. This is my Vegan Story at Cafe Crema. Stepping into others' imprinted snow footsteps trying not to slip and fall onto the newly fallen snow, we made it into Cafe Crema in West Vancouver. The first thing with this place that gets you is the vibe. Mood lighting, lovely high tables and plenty of space. You can sit there, and daydreaming in this place is highly encouraged preferably with a glass of bold red and a slice of Margherita Pizza. I didn't really know what I wanted, which rarely happens, but this was one of those special occasions where you just let spontaneity take over. I was going to just have a coffee, but as I approached the register area to order my Americano, I kept seeing this glimmer in the corner of my eye. It was quite bright, but just a glimmer, so I looked over and it was just this muffin sitting there in the display. I asked the cashier what muffin that was, and I was told that it was the Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffin. "Vegan?" I asked. He said, "Yup." I almost walked away trying to find something else, but the damn thing looked so good. So, reluctantly I decided to try a Vegan Muffin. I said to myself, "well, what's the worst that could happen? I'll just throw it out if I don't like it." That winking-luring Vegan muffin was so good that it actually trumped many of the dairy based muffins I've had in the past. I'll tell you how and why. First, it was rich, creamy, dense, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. You could taste the Cocoa and hint of Banana and nuts throughout. As much as all the ingredients together gave the muffin its wonderful taste, you could also taste each component individually. I don't have a sweet tooth at all, and it's rare to find me ordering desert or eating muffins. I ate this damn thing like I just discovered the taste of sweet for the first time. Between this awesome Vegan muffin, the great Americano and this cozy little lamp on the table and the beautiful glowing white snow on Bellevue Drive, this indeed was a memorable experience and a one time love affair with a Vegan Muffin. (No, I hadn't smoked anything that day.)

To die for!! We ordered the coconut cream cake, apple pie croissant and an iced vanilla latte. The…read morelatte could've definitely been stronger but the pastries were out this world!! The coconut cream cake was fluffy, light and not too sweet. The apple pie croissant was so unique- apple pie filling inside a croissant with sugary crumble on top! The location is also pretty spacious and has some scenic outdoor seating facing the water. It does get busy but the customers cycle out fairly quickly.

We tried the tourtière, a French Canadian minced meat pie, and it was delicious and well seasoned…read more The crust was surprisingly good; I usually skip pie crust, but this one was worth eating. We liked it enough to buy a frozen tourtière to take home, and also picked up the steak and Guinness pie since apparently that's their most popular one. The lighting inside is quite dim, which creates a vibe but also makes the menu a bit hard to read if you don't have the best vision. We wanted to try the carrot cake since it's mentioned in so many reviews, but it was sold out. Will have to come back and try that next time.

I was feeling quite stuffed after a dinner out with the family but my bro wanted to head to Savary…read moreIsland Pie Company for ice cream. Huh? What? They serve ice cream at Savary Island Pie Company? Yup. They do now. I don't know when they started selling ice cream at this place but my bro was in the know and...well how could I turn down an opportunity for ice cream? Of course I would make room for it! When we got to the shop I was a bit confused with the setup cuz I recalled there being tables where people could sit down to eat. A bit of investigating cleared up my confusion. The space that I remembered, with tables and chairs was still around; it was just next door. It seems the Savary Island Pie Company expanded their space, and so the new space is the part that is now operating as an ice cream parlour. The guy working there was kind enough to let us sample some flavors before purchasing. After trying Apple Pie Salted Caramel and Dulce de Leche I decided to get Dulce de Leche in a cup. This is one of my favourite flavors to get when we buy Haagen Dazs ice cream. Kind of a family favourite I guess cuz a couple of other people in the family also ended up ordering Dulce de Leche! It's old fashioned style creamy ice cream. They do also have a few vegan flavors too though. What a treat! Ummm...I really should come back though to have some of their pie sometime since they are after all, supposed to be known for their pie and not their ice cream! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street

Came in for their white mocha! I didn't get any food this time…read more Service was quick and fast. The place was immaculate and it's a good place to work

Passing through on our way back from Whistler, this Delany's offered us a clean bathroom and tasty…read moresnacks. A popular spot, but the line moved quickly with someone coming through to start orders before we got to the front. We hadn't made it to the display case yet so felt the pressure to decide rather quickly what to get to eat. The person taking our order offered little help in the way of ingredients, so we rolled the dice and got the Bombay Wrap on a whim. It was one of the few savory vegetarian lunch items. Thankfully it was quite good! The cashier was friendly, and the barista made an excellent oat milk matcha latte. I wish I'd gone with a larger size so I could have enjoyed it longer. All in all a good experience.

A coffee shop/ restaurant hybrid...interesting concept. This place is located in the space that…read moreused to be Trattoria restaurant. I do like what they've done with the place. The cushy seating with cushions on it was comfortable. Something about the way they've painted and decorated the place gave me European style cafe vibes. I almost felt like I was in a Parisian cafe. Also, I like that the tables are designed with hooks at the side where you can hang your handbags! Some of the food is quite pricey. Especially for a place whose name is known more for coffee rather than food. There are some affordable items though. Not cheap, but affordable. My mom ordered the Organic Grass Fed Mini Burgers and I had the Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pasta. Mom said the burgers were good. They sure looked good. She was only able to eat 2/3 of them. The 3rd she packed up and took home. I enjoyed my Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pasta but honestly I didn't really taste much of the goat cheese. At some point in time I did taste a bit of goat cheese but mostly, I felt like I was tasting parmesan or some other kind of cheese like that. We ordered an Amalfi Tiramisu to share for dessert. It was supposed to be a lemon flavored version of Tiramisu. Instead of soaking it in espresso, it was supposed to be soaked in limoncello. It was a nice dessert but honestly...I didn't taste much lemon flavor. I'm no authority figure on limoncello mind you, but the menu said it was supposed to be a lemon version of the classic tiramisu and I was mostly just tasting sweetness. The lemon flavor wasn't standing out to me. Would I come back here again? Yes. Admittedly, some of the flavors I was expecting to taste (ie. goat cheese and lemon) didn't stand out to me. In spite of that though, I did still enjoy the food. The food was still tasty, I enjoyed the ambiance and the service was pretty decent.

Visited this place weeks after its opening and it was a nice dine in experience. Though new, their…read moreservice was solid and ambiance was perfect for conversations and small get together. My friends and I enjoyed the cozy vibes and liked our drinks. Food-wise, I have yet to discover my favorite dish here. The chicken salad was delicious and a good mix of veggies and protein. Their house-made organic focaccia breads didn't meet my expectations though I liked the pesto sauce and olive oil that comes with the breads. Their happy hour starts a bit later at 4pm and definitely a nice spot to enjoy a drink and chill after shopping at Park Royal. Overall, I like that they design their menu with lots of options for foods sharing. Also, this location is very close to the bus stop and super transit friendly from Horseshoe Bay Village. Great addition to Park Royal and I will visit again.

Average taste. Powdered flavors. Tapioca itself was okay. Price reasonable. Cute decor. Not too…read moremany seating area. Clean venue. Quick service however not the friendliest. Likely won't come back. Happy drinking.

a welcome addition to have a bubble tea shop at park royal, next door to angus t. it was quite…read morebusy and a little chaotic. there were a bunch of people on the side waiting for their orders, and a couple monopolizing some kiosk machine. i decided to try the lime mojito, with less sugar but it took quite awhile for my order. the lime mojito was citrusy and thirst quenching but missing the mint.

shopping around park royal south, i found myself needing a pick me up, retail therapy got me…read morefeeling more sluggish than energized. we stopped in at starbucks at the village, across from simons and next to home depot. an iced matcha latte with oat milk and strawberry cold foam helped perk things up. creamy, lightly sweet, and refreshing enough to cut through that mid afternoon fog. this park royal location was busy and loud around 4:30 pm on a thursday, with plenty of high school kids filling the space after school. the café itself is modern and open, with warm wood tables, high stools, and floor to ceiling windows that let in lots of natural light, giving it a steady buzz rather than a cozy café calm. one wall features a large mermaid mural, drawn in fine, flowing lines. her hair and tail stretch across the wall like they're moving underwater, which feels on theme, not unexpected, given that the starbucks logo itself is a mermaid. it adds a subtle, whimsical touch to an otherwise clean, minimalist space. service was slow despite four baristas behind the counter, and one of our orders came out wrong. they did correct it once the mistake was realized. overall, it's a convenient stop for a caffeine boost if you're already shopping nearby, just not the place to linger if you're short on time or looking for quiet.

A small Starbucks attached to the Indigo books next door, this cafe is small-ish but cozy. There…read moreare around a dozen small tables in here, with some comfy armchairs in the corner & a row of upholstered seats along one of the walls. I stop by this Starbucks whenever I'm visiting Park Royal mall in West Van. It was busy today during the holiday drinks BOGO promo but the baristas were all friendly & nice. Great place to take a breather from all that mall shopping!

Been a Nespresso customer for almost eight years now. Been to this location a handful of times,…read moreCame in recently for an online instore pickup. It was fairly efficient. However, since covid, the mannerism for instore service can be not pleasant at times. Considering I'm spending at 4 digits annually at Nespresso annually. When I ask to try different pods, many times they limite on selection and limit all around. I still remember 2 occasions where the attitude is just not cool. I like the coffee, however the instore experience I can pass.

The capsule recycling programme in Vancouver is ridiculous!…read more We were sent, by both the Vancouver store clerk and the website, to a store, that's been bankrupt and out of business for about six months, or told to go to a downtown mall to return the capsules. Another poor option suggested is to leave them outside your building if you're expecting a new order, with an approximate-only delivery date, so possibly for a few days. Vancouver customers used to be able to throw recycled capsules into the mail In red bags. Now they're going to go in the garbage, and I'm seriously considering going back to making coffee "the good old Italian way" Instead of filling the garbage with capsules!

Quick service and not too busy. Loves that they had all 3 discovery series mugs some other…read moreStarbucks didn't have the Vancouver one.

This is my favorite Starbucks locations. I love that you can come in here and grab a quick cup of…read morecoffee or hang around and get some work done. The staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Even when the line gets long and it's very busy in the store, you aren't standing in line to order very long and the baristas making the drinks quickly get them out. I can recall one time that they were out of the things to make my drink and the lady was so apologetic and quickly offered me a replacement. I highly recommend coming here as a break from your shopping.