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!

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.

Came here for the instragramable buns. They did not disappoint. Since this was our 3rd dessert spot…read moreof the evening, we only got 2. Also, go early so that you have more bun options - they do sell out of certain flavors the later it gets. Luckily we were still able to get the two that we wanted which were black sesame and a custard buns. They were not only super cute, but they were really delicious as well. The fillings were very strong in flavor and did not disappoint. There was enough searing when I went. Next time I will have to try their coconut drinks and desserts!

Why 5 stars? Because I couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat this and it met my expectation…read more --- --- --- Okay full disclosure, this is how my Wednesday night went: 1) Most expensive dinner of my life in the form of Omakase (which ended with two sweet courses) 2) Well, it's my last night in Vancouver, so I might as well hit up one of the dessert places I have bookmarked. 3) Well, I just had one of those dessert places, but I REALLY want to try Babatang Robson too, so what the hell -- I'm on vacation. So technically this was dessert #3 over the course of not even an hour. The good thing is that this was not an overwhelmingly sweet or heavy dessert. It really went down with the same ease as just a regular mango would have, but it just had some extra (mostly natural) stuff. I'd happily enjoy this deliciousness on a regular basis if I lived in Vancouver. There were a ton of menu items that looked appealing, so I'm might even be their best customer.

I love chocolate, and while I've had my fair share of high-quality chocolates, Thomas Haas stands…read moreout above the rest because of the amazing service, excellent quality of their chocolates, innovative flavors, and diverse selection. I'm thoroughly impressed by Mr. Haas' background in the chocolatier profession, and it truly shows in his creations. I loved everything I tried when I visited both of their locations, one in Kitsilano and the other in West Vancouver. I also enjoyed their matcha latte, which I prefer to drink unsweetened. I'm already looking forward to visiting again when I return to Vancouver. This was one of my favorite experiences while visiting this lovely city. Even more amazing, if you're on a ketogenic lifestyle like me, their sugar-free chocolates are some of the best you'll ever have. No yucky aspartame. They taste amazing.

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." :)

Holy cow! Amazing…read more We ordered the Oreo, Mango and Banana. Banana was the biggest hit but they were all great. new love

Loved their mango bingsu!! It's like soft, fluffy snow! Mangoes were fresh and sweet!! So good!read more

This is one of the best pastry places I've ever been to! The pastries are absolutely delicious, the…read morestaff is incredibly friendly, and the overall experience is great. I especially loved the pastries, though the birthday cake could have been a bit more moist. I recommend visiting in person to try their samples first - so you can make your decision and know what you're ordering.

Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

Snack and dessert shop located close to the bustling Denman and Robson intersection. I went for…read morethe red bean donut. It was on point. The granulated sugar on outside helps keep it crunchy, and the red bean was sweet but not too sweet and works well. Would come back to try other things.

North Vancouver is a hub for Persian bakeries, but I'd never been to one until recently. In the…read moreprocess of writing an article on Asian bakeries in Metro Vancouver, I jumped at the opportunity to check this place out. Here is everything I tried the first time I visited: 1. Jalebi: enjoyed the slightly crunchy texture, but on its own it was a little too sweet for me. Would have again with tea. 2. Chickpea cookies: you know that delicious, melt-in-your-mouth quality you get with shortbread? These cookies were like that, but even better because they weren't overly sweet! 3. Shortbread sandwich: that's what I'm calling this treat, because it had two sun/star-shaped cookies with a layer of jam in between. The two elements were perfectly balanced! 4. Assorted shortbread: if I remember correctly, the flavours were lime and cardamom. Both were good, but not my favourites in this dessert box. 5. Heaven shortbread: definitely lived up to its name. Out of all the shortbread cookies, this one was the most buttery. 6. Apricot pistachio cookies: these were my favourite cookies. The apricot jam was sweet and tart, and the pistachios on top added a bit of texture contrast, which I always appreciate. 7. Baklava: I've seriously been missing out on good baklava until now. Despite the stickiness, it wasn't too sweet. And the mixed nut filling was sooooo good. The spices mixed in made this treat even more craveable! 8. Coconut macaroons: didn't even make it out of the parking lot before devouring these, lol. The macaroons were golden on the outside, moist and chewy inside, and the layer of cream sandwiched in between was light and airy. The perfect bite! Kourosh has become a go-to spot whenever my family has a sweet craving. Service is always super friendly and everything is very affordable. Thank you Kourosh!

After hiking the Lynn Valley Peak, we were ready to reward ourselves with some Iranian/Persian…read moregoodies. Kourosh Bakery is located in Lynn Valley Mall which also houses their grocery store (Super Koroush). We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 4:00pm) to grab some sweets to take home. They usually offer samples but not during the pandemic. Their display cases had a variety of cakes, cookies, baklava and goodies. All sold by the weight ($9.99/lb). - Box ($10.00 for 10) - we opted for the coconut macaroons, walnut cookies, pistachio apricot, wild pistachio blueberries, apple filling and three pieces of baklava (cashew cinnamon, phyllo walnut and mixed nuts). The coconut macaroons and walnut cookies were similar in texture; soft and delightfully chewy. The pistachio apricot reminds me of my childhood (eating those Linzer cookies). We didn't love the apple filling or pistachio blueberry; more of a dry texture and it needed more filling. Baklava wasn't too sweet. Come for those deliciously soft and chewy macaroons! 3.5 stars.

Empanadas are larger than average and they have lots of variety. Unfortunately we were disappointed…read moreby the texture of the empanada shell outside. It felt like a very soft thick pie crust that would fall apart if you held it wrong. The Inca empanada hardly had any beef inside. We've had countless empanadas from all over the world and these by far were at the very bottom in both quality and flavor.

Our pies were warmed but still cold in the middle. Tried the beef and beef/mushroom - they tasted…read moreexactly the same - red interior with a sort of an odd chili flavor - not a typical meat gravy type pie. Crust was soft, fresh and delicious. Ordered it together w salad, which was romaine with store bought croutons and salad dressing. $11 each, which was quite reasonable.