After going to la foret royal oak wifey wanted to see what the original location was like so instead of getting baked goods there we traversed the 4min drive over to Jubilee location. We entered and joined the line, very earthy ambience with plenty of tables though very busy and full. Woodsy, and very clean. Sounds of all the patrons enjoying themselves with banter or working on their laptop whilst enjoying some beverage or food. I ordered the chocolate slice cake, wifey got a berry croissant and we got a tiramisu tart and tiramisu box to go. I ordered a house coffee just for something to drink with the cake and wifey also got a mocha. The cake was very good, not super sweet(for regular person) I'm diabetic so this was probably a bit much for me but I wanted to try. The butter cream in between each layer of chocolate sponge cake was smooth. The chocolate ganache was shiny and soft. I personally like more cake in general but this is a solid cake if you like butter cream and chocolate!. Wifeys croissant was full of cream on top and in the middle. Very soft and good for whipped cream lovers. The berries were large and sweet. Baked goods on terms from the ones we partook in were very good. Definitely understand why this is a popular place and always busy. Check it out! read more

La Forêt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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La forêt is a popular classic cafe spot in Burnaby close to the Metrotown area. This location offers free parking (although it fills up rather quickly). This cafe is a good spot to catch up with friends over coffee and pastries that is transit-friendly. This time I came for brunch with my fiancé and we shared the fried chicken platter, and ordered the Spanish latte and iced mocha as our drinks. The food and drinks were good but for the price point, I wouldn't come back for brunch. I feel like this cafe is definitely overhyped and pricey compared to other local spots. read more

La Forêt - Fried Chicken Platter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I love their croissant. Flaky, big, and the cream taste so yummy & not sweet. I got the mango croissant & strawberry croissant. Both are not disappointed. Their earl grey roll cake is yummy too, but a lil overpriced. read more

Sandwiches were fantastic. Coffee was okay. Vibes were very nice though. I love the plants and the wooden structures. read more

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Nicest coffee place in Metrotown area. Big desert selection and variety of beverages . Food tasting good and well portioned , relaxing ambience , strong wifi and friendly attentive service , wc are clean and not smelly . Because their wishbone chairs are so comfortable , I purchased the same chairs for my dining area at home . Definitely worth to visit ! read more

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Waiting time: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 ‍Service: 4/5 Taste: 3.5/5 Pricing: 3/5 Overall: We're regulars here since it's just a short walk from home. Came by around 10:30 AM today and, surprisingly, there wasn't much of a lineup. Usually it's packed and the line's out the door! The food and drinks are always consistent - nothing over the top, but solid. Prices for drinks are reasonable, but the food is a bit a bit overpriced... Still, it's a reliable spot for a quick coffee run, and I've got my eye on their smash burger next time! read more

La Forêt - Snow Velvet Americano (Double shot espresso, vanilla syrup, tiramisu cream, cocoa dusting) & Fried Chicken Platter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I have found my to go coffee/breakfast spot in Burnaby today! Forget Starbucks or Blenz, this "pretty as a picture" cafe I read is supposed to be Vancouver's largest. This former auto body shop's transformation is impressive! While I think it is too busy for business meetings, it is ideal for casual conversation and relaxing with friends. What awed me is the high ceilings, well decorated spaces to provide a modern yet comfortable vibe. A Pinterest dream! Attractive, fresh baked goods welcome you on tables as you enter. Prices and descriptions are given but it would be helpful if allergen ingredients were listed as well. I had a relatively flawless experience when ordering and selecting a table just before 10:00 am today. After a few minutes, I was able to pick up my iced lavender, soy latte to enjoy with my match cloud croissant. A deal at $6.50 for a match filled hazelnut matcha topping and delicate flaky layers all around! A sweet, moist interior and a flaky colorful exterior. Excellent! My 16 oz latte was $5.65. Two shots of espresso, I subbed for soy milk $1.00 and added lavender syrup $1.00 Very good! Be sure to stir before enjoying! Fifteen minutes passed by and tables were beginning to be snapped up and a small line formed by the ordering counter in front of the refrigerated cases. I can understand why they have signs on large tables requesting that parties of three or more to occupy those tables. Smaller groups are suggested to take the smaller tables to make room for everyone. I love seeing the variety of customers visiting this morning. Cyclists in full gear, a tutor and a student, pairs of friends, a large meeting group and people just like me, solo wanting to enjoy this vibrant attractive cafe and be grateful for this day! read more

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Great food! Great coffee! Great staff! The ambiance is nice but can get very busy. Would definitely recommend if meeting up with friends or family and even larger groups. read more

La Forêt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I am rating this place 5 stars for keeping up its service, ambiance and food taste after being opened for 8+ years. It's also a place where I felt the staff are deserving of being well tipped though all the customers still have to stand and wait in line to place order at the counter. My only complaint or wish may be offering a system that allow customers to reorder foods via QR code at the tables instead of lining up at the counter. This is a place that earned loyal customers' repeat visits for its overall yummy foods, good service and cozy ambiance. And kudos for suriving the COVID days. Its parking situation is still quite tight where both of their attached parking lots in the back and front are usually full but there are plenty of free residential spots so parking is not a huge issue. This extremely spacious and "foresty" bakery/coffee place is walking distance from Royal Oak SkyTrain and Bonsor community centre which makes it a convenient spot to pick up dessert or meet up for brunch, coffee, afternoon tea or late night munchies. Notes about foods: I had complaints when gifting their whole mango cakes before but their cake slices and cruffins have been consistently well liked. Strawberry cream cruffins ($7.99) are pretty and not too sweet. I also appreciate the savory items and their spicy bulgogi sandwich ($16.99) is good though quite spicy! Matcha latte ($5.50) and flat white ($4.55) were good, may not seem exceptional to the true coffee lovers but I think most will be won over by the natural lighting, overall decor and cozy vibes when enjoying a coffee or pastry item here. They also serve a variety of shaved ice so definitely a cute stop during the summer to cool down. read more

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This is not French at all. It's Korean, so if you like Paris Baguette you'll love it. Service is good, but I genuinely found the food revolting. Black tasteless bread, just no. read more

Been here once but a friend wanted to meet for brunch and suggested La Foret. We were unaware that they had opened up a second location by Royal Oak. Went on a Saturday around Noon and parking was tough to find as there's only around 8 spots out front. There was a line out the door to get in, order, and get seated. The Jubilee location is huge and I can see it be used and booked privately for a corporate event or a private party. It has nice greenery throughout and they have various baked goods such as croissants, buns, cakes, and more with various Asian inspired flavours. They also have a great Cafe menu drinks plus various brunch items. My friend got the sausage platter and I got the chicken sandwich with a large jasmine tea. After we ordered and paid, a staff member seated us at one of the few available tables left. The sandwich was a good size and was delicious. Served with a side salad, it was perfect for brunch/lunch. Beautiful decor and atmosphere with solid food and service - recommend and see why they are busy. read more

La Forêt - Chicken sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This cafe is possibly my favourite location to grab a caffeinated drink and a sweet treat while studying or yapping with friends. It can get pretty busy on weekends and requires a small wait. The staff are very kind and help you find an open table. My mom's favourite thing about La Foret is the high ceilings and the incredible feeling of spaciousness which she doesn't often find at other cafes. The seating is relatively comfortable and the there are tables away from the entrance area which gets cold during the winter months. The coffee drinks are delicious and I usually sway towards a black Americano, latte, matcha latte, and Spanish latte. I've also tried many of their waffles and bingsu and I would definitely recommend that you share with another person given its portion. We got a Mango Waffle and Injoelmi Bingsu for three people as a dessert, and we were all incredibly stuffed with some leftovers. Their Bingsu is made with shaved milk/cream which is different than the other East Asian desserts that drizzle condensed milk over ice. This location is a 10-15 min walk from the Metrotown skytrain station. The 49 bus has a stop about 5 mins away from the cafe. The parking lot is quite small (~8 spots in the front and ~5 in the back) and street parking on that street is always full. On several occasions, I needed to drive a little further away from that area to park and walk over. read more

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A beautiful and spacious location in Jubilee Avenue. There was huge queue but it moved pretty quickly and we were able to get a seat on a sunny Friday afternoon. The ambience could've been enhanced a little I guess with some music. A giant ladder was there at the back which seemed a little out of place. I guess it was a very busy day with heaps of people, I need to come on a weekday to see if the ambiance changes. The food was really good. We ordered a spicy bulgogi sandwich and a earl grey croissant. Personally, I found the croissant a tad bit too sweet. I prefer their matcha croissant but I didn't try it in this location. My caramel machiato was okay. I prefer how they make it in the Royal oak location. But would definitely come back for the space on a quieter day. read more

La Forêt - Spicy bulgogi and caramel machiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Food&Drinks - 5/5 - I love matcha einspanners and this spot definitely did it right! The cream top was just enough without being too heavy and the matcha latte was good quality. Price - $$ - Standard pricing for a trendy cafe. Expect to pay about $7-8 per drink on average. Service - 5/5 - The server was very quick and the line moved quickly. They were also really nice and answered whatever questions I had. Ambiance - 5/5 - The decor of this cafe is s visually pleasing to the eye. I love how photogenic the whole place was. The ambience was very refreshing Location - 1/5 - There is little to no parking so please be ready for street parking and walking. ____________________ **Note: Location rating does not affect yelp review, this is just for informative purposes of other patrons only. read more

I've been meaning to come by this location for a while now and finally got around to doing so What a beautiful location. It's big. It's spacious and well decorated. Although you do have to order before you take your seat and the food is brought to your table. Service is wonderful. All the staff are great and friendly. The food was so delicious and quite filling. We really enjoyed it. Although my friend got the spicy chicken sandwich and she found it to be VERY spicy but she still enjoyed it anyways. The only thing I would see it is not the most transit accessible. It's about a 10 minute walk from Royal Oak station for anyone who is needing to take transit. read more

A beautifully decorated place to visit. Love the place but. Find it very noisy and the prices are very high so it isn't my first choice to go to when I ant to go for coffee. For me it's mainly the noise and we're so tightly packed that I don't enjoy it but my friends like to go there. It is also quite busy and when you go to order you need to know what you want right away so you do t hold up the line. Service is ok. Not bad, not anything remarkable. read more

This place has such a nice vibe. I love the foresty feel to it. It's such a big place and it's always busy. I came here to try cruffins, but sadly, they were out by 6pm when I went. Most of the specialty croissants were also gone except 2 earl greys. I ordered one and was surprised they packed it up in a big box - I wish they had smaller sized boxes for small orders. It was really good material and gives the feeling that they invest in their ingredients as well. The croissant was fantastic. Filled to the brim with cream that has been infused with earl grey. You can definitely taste the tea. Well worth the money. I would like to come back to try their other flavors as well as their cruffins. read more

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C'est un super endroit pour étudier et sortir. J'adore l'ambiance! La nourriture était bonne et les serveurs étaient sympas. It's a great place to study and hang out. I love the vibe! The food was good and the servers were nice. read more

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It's a stylish shop that's instantly recognizable as a popular spot. It gets crowded on weekends, so it's best not to stay too long. It seems that many people order plates or breads that are like sweets. read more

La Forêt - exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Forest/nature themed coffee shop just N of Metropolis. La Foret = The Forest in French. Parking is available both in front and behind the building, but there aren't enough spots. Fortunately, there is also plenty of street parking along Jubilee. The interior of this coffee shop is absolutely stunning. Mind. Blown. This has to be the single nicest coffee shop in the entire city. Not to mention that it is also probably the single largest coffee shop in the entire city. Add 1 star. I just stood and stared for a minute upon stepping in. High ceilings, large plants and trees along the entire middle section, and the seating area is large enough to house an entire basketball court. Beautiful natural theme, with wood trim and stone cladding. The only noticeable remnant of the previous incarnation (commercial vehicle repair shop) is the crane rail above the main counter. Look for the curved rail running the length of the building. Most (if not all) of the staff are Korean. Everyone was friendly and very efficient. Besides a bakery, this place is actually a brunch place as well. Bakery items are definitely on the pricy side compared to places like Breka, but are cheaper than places like Thierry. Brunch platter prices are also high, but the portion size is very decent, and everything looked good. My buddy thought the coffee was watered down, but I thought it tasted fine. The place was definitely quite full and bustling the entire time I was there, and it is very easy to see why. I'm definitely coming back at some point to try more stuff. Recommended. read more

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Aesthetic decor - high ceiling, large seating area, cavernous feels is one of the main experiences of eating here... and part of the higher price tag in the food. The place is packed and line up is out the door. Its a order/pay at the counter and than get seated kind of place. The staff there help you find seats so for bigger groups, no worries. I've come here with groups of 6-8 and gotten seating with no problem. But make sure your entire party has arrived by the time you place orders. Their food menu has a lot of brunch items that are Korean-Westernized inspired. They have KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) with fries that come with Wasabi-Mayo dip, they've got Bulgogi Beef with fried egg and toast, etc. Their food taste pretty good and pretty large portion size. They have self-serve area where you can get take out boxes and cups, which I thought was a smart idea. The desserts and baked goods look great and taste wise its OK, but not really worth the price tag; I would stick with their brunch items. I also got their Lavendar Latte this time around and it is SWEET - will have to tell them to adjust the sweetness level next time. But overall it's a fun place to hangout with friends and have something for everybody. Parking in this neighborhood is tough though - street parking in residential area in a narrow street. They have a small parking lot in front that can fit maybe 6-8 cars and is always full. They have a rewards/loyalty program. read more

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I love the aesthetic of this cafe and they had so many pastries to choose from. I ended up with the matcha pastry which was a winner. Definitely would come to try more. read more

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Huge cafe with a never ending line and greenery definitely gives the space a vibe. I stopped by for a coffee meet up and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed my drink. I got their fall special - apple crisp oat latte - and it actually had good apple flavour! The caramel drizzle and cinnamon on top added a nice touch. Even though it was very crowded, the servers were quick to wipe down tables and show people where to sit. I didnt feel rushed to leave and enjoyed my time although it was a bit loud. read more

I love this place! It's such a beautiful and open space to enjoy coffee and food. The line ups can be really long but it's because this place is so popular and for good reason! It's a bit too noisy if you're looking for a place to read or study but if you're coming here to socialize at a nice cafe, this is the spot! read more

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I brought my gf who had never experienced this eatery. She loved everything - food & the cool California vibe. The rating is both ours. Food: 5/5 - she couldn't decide for the longest time. Finally she ordered the Forest bowl salad with a cookie and coffee. I had an almond croissant and tea. All delish! They also sell cakes, slices of cakes, sandwiches & have a good selection of to go baked goodies. Ambiance: 5/5 - we loved the natural greenery inside with the big green umbrellas. It feels like outdoors. It does get busy at peak times. Try to grab a table while you can & have someone else order. Service: 5/5 - server was friendly. There's limited parking out front and at the back of the eatery. A great place to chill after work or to meet friends here. We'll be back with friends. read more

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Popular for place for breakfast, lunch, and desserts. Some free parking available in the front and street parking in the neighbourhood. Always busy, especially weekend. Parking can be a challenge. Lots of seating available and open. For large groups seating available too. Line up to place your order & pay, your order brought out to you. Had the following which were * KFC Platter (soy garlic) * Bulgogi Platter * Spaghettini Amatriciana * Beef Panini * Spanish Latte * Strawberry Banana Smoothie After we finished, could not resist and had take out of - moist & light for cake. Flakey croissants and mangos were sweet. * slice of Red Velvet cake * slice of Blueberry cake * Mango Croissant * Earl Grey Croissant read more

5-10minute walk from the Metrotown skytrain, there are a decent amount of parking in the front and back of the building. Was surprised there are so many people on a weekday and there's a constant flow of people! It's super spacious with loads of space to work/study/catchup. I think it's a good spot to work or study as they have free wifi, plugs are very limited though depending where you sit. The brownie cookie I got was amazing and the hot matcha latte was alright. There are loads of options for pastries, drinks, pasta and brunch so it's a good location for various occasion imo read more

We visited this spacious and cute café that is lush with natural plants & natural lighting! We were greeted with rows of pastries and baked goods that were packaged for take-out. Then came the display cakes full of cakes, specialty croissants or cruffins. The menus were on the counter with various choices of brunch platters, sandwiches, waffles, or bingsu (shaved ice). Everything always looks so yummy and beautiful - it's hard to choose! We ended up ordering the Waffle Platter ($24.50), Matcha Cream Cruffin ($8.25), a brewed Coffee ($3 for 8oz) and a Matcha Latte ($5.50 for 12oz). We enjoyed the Waffle Platter that we shared and it was nice that the waffles are made in house so they were fluffy and soft. The bacon was crispy and the potatoes were roasted well. Loved the hemp seeds sprinkled on top of the salad also! The Matcha Cruffin was SO delicious. Flakey, creamy, crunchy but soft. Yum. I found the Matcha Latte to be too sweet, even though I asked for it to be half sweet already. There wasn't that much matcha flavour either. You can tell from the duller green colour as it was quite milky. Overall, it's a little on the pricier side but the interior and staff are just lovely. Love that it's a cute café spot in Burnaby as I find there aren't as many in the area! read more

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I went to La Foret on Jubilee St. and ordered an 8 inch Salted Caramel cake (which we have had before) I then went to pick it up a week later. The order must have been missed as I was told to go wait while they put together a new cake which was underwhelming. The Happy Birthday was on a 3 in square. Not written as usual across top of cake, the caramel was just around the top not down the sides as shown. When eaten it was a white cake with no salted caramel in between as stated. Never again will I get a cake from them. read more

The ample parking spaces and large seating area inside are appreciated. This place is busy throughout the whole day. I walked by and missed seeing it entirely, twice. The building is covered in greenery. Such a lovely visual. Verdant vines. Lush and pleasant. I walked in, and was unexpectedly met with the booming sounds of people dining. The baked goods looked too enticing to pass up. I bought a S'mores Cloud croissant. It did not disappoint, very flaky and baked with high quality ingredients. For roughly $5, it was sizable. Not too sweet, even though appearing to be a sugar bomb on the outside. It paired with my La Forêt blend brewed coffee wondrously. The menu offerings, for breakfast lunch and dinner were enchanting. Not a place for someone who is on a budget to come often, but at least once is advisable. My host suggested that I come in here while staying at the hostel. Which was a five minute walk around the corner. read more

La Forêt - Chicken & Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Came here on a whim because my group wanted brunch + a great place to take pictures. This place looked really small on the outside, but it's HUGE when you go inside. I was so shocked to see how big and airy the inside was. It was absolutely gorgeous with the sun peaking in and the tree in the middle of the room. There's plenty of seats too! I will say for parking, you just have to find parking in the neighborhood, but at least it's free! They have a bunch of pastries + cakes in the front that you can grab and go, but I settled for dine in. The portions are HUMONGOUS. I was pleasantly surprised how much food we got for the price. My friends ordered the regular and spicy bulgogi burger. The bulgogi was very tasty. Another person ordered the spicy chicken burger. I think you could probably skip that one because it was just boring, but it did taste good. My order, the croissant sandwich was great. It was buttery, flaky, and the chipotle mayo sauce inside had a kick, with eggs and cheese. Coffee was just normal, nothing special, but the Spanish cinnamon coffee was yummmy. The service was quick and friendly. We got our food in less than 10 minutes. The waitress accidentally took my buzzer without giving my food. Brought it up to her attention and she brought it out within like 2 minutes. I will definitely be back!! read more

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Finally got to try La Foret. B and I walked to this place for some after dinner dessert. I got a Strawberry Creme Cruffin and he got the Pineapple smoothie. B said his drink was not bad. I took a sip of it and found it nothing special. The strawberry creme cruffin is really a fancy name of croissant stuffed with strawberry cream but instead of the horn shape it is a standing cup shape. I would say go for their desserts but not for their drinks. They are always busy. Even the day that I showed up, it was a weekday and they were quite busy. The place is super big and spacious but at the same time they are very packed. I have heard that they have good breakfast items and I will definitely come back to give them a try one day. The one complain is that the person who took my order doesn't speak fluent English and has a very strong Korean accent that made it somewhat difficult for me to understand. On top, they did miss label some of their pastry items. Initially, I wanted something else based off of a label but they said what I was pointing to was the strawberry creme cruffin so I went with that instead of what was the label. Note That this is a Korean pastry / breakfast place inspired by French baking. read more

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Great ambiance! It is a huge open space where you can see everything. As we walked in the cafe, we saw a table full of baked goods, bread, cookies, etc.. then the showcase with a few selections of pastries. They all looked yummy! Their bread and pastries are Korean fusion that are pretty interesting such as squid ink bread, all black. They didn't appeal much to me so I didn't try. My hub, daughter and I just had early dinner and were full so we ordered 1 strawberry bingsu and shared. It was sweet with strawberry syrup and condensed milk with lots of fresh strawberries. Pretty solid nothing different from other Korean cafes. This place is nice to stop by when you're solo, with friends and family any occasion that you need to sit down for a while and relax. The parking could be a problem as there are only about 8-10 right in front of the cafe or street parking. One thing I noticed was the place was really clean considering there are so many tables. The staff makes sure the tables are cleaned after customers leave. Impressed! read more

La Forêt - Showcase - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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La Forêt is a really popular cafe and there was a line up when my friends and I got there! However, the line moved quickly and we went through the line, ordered our food, and sat down within 20 minutes. We wanted to try something sweet as well as something savoury so we got the matcha waffles and the bulgogi platter to split between 3 people. The food and everything in the restaurant was very aesthetic! Taste-wise, the food was good--the bulgogi platter was unique and the matcha waffles were loaded with whipped cream, strawberries, kiwi, ice cream, walnuts. I would definitely recommend the matcha waffles! read more

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Interesting dessert and coffee venue with Korean inspired French pastries. Self serve cafeteria style order and bring to table. Cashier not very helpful with questions on menu and doesn't seem to want to work here. We tried various drinks and pastries, matcha lattes, almond steam milk, tea, Nutella latte, mango croissant, tiramisu roll, matcha cake, red velvet cake, mango bingsu. Desserts and drinks are Asian style and less sweet. Nice alternative to your typical cakes. Wouldn't place this in the patisserie category. Overall nice atmosphere and good place for gatherings. read more

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Finally went to this brunch famous restaurant on this long weekend. The experience was great, except that they were already very busy before noon! The lineup moves fast though. Reservation is strongly recommended on the weekend. The food, the beverages and the pastries are absolutely amazing. Not only are they appealing to the eyes, but also to the taste buds. You can tell how much attention to details they place on their baking and cooking. They make you want to try every single piece of them. We ordered: (You have to line up to order at the cashier while they will give you a buzzer-liked tag and bring the order to your table.) - KFC Platter (a new item) Korean fried chicken (soy garlic) with 2 medium fried eggs, oven baked potatoes, buttered toasts with strawberry jam, house salad and hemp seeds - Waffle and Fried Chicken - Mocha (dark/hot) - Brewed coffee (La Forêt blend) I liked it that they also have the spicy option (sweet & spicy) for the KFC. They also have 5 different options of how you want them to cook the fried eggs for you. You can also.choose between the oven baked potatoes and the crispy fried potatoes. The food tasted amazing! No condiments were necessary. So fresh. Gotta bring a big appetite to finish all! The waffle was black with a slight sweetness. So soft yet it had the proper density. Very satisfying. The fried chicken was so crispy while not greasy at all. Absolutely yummy! The Mocha was perfect. I had the hot dark chocolate version. The restaurant has reminded me of a university cafeteria - open and airy. They have woods and plants as decors. Even though some small tables are quite closed to each other, you still feel relaxed and enjoy the company with your friends. The place was only getting busier later by the time we left. They limit seating to 2 hours max on the weekend. They have 8 parking spots in the front and more parking at rear, plus free street parking. read more

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The cafe had a nice ambiance and was definitely pretty, but the food didn't quite meet expectations. It's a cute spot to sit and relax, but I wouldn't come back just for the food. read more

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Been meaning to come here for a looong time and finally decided to go on Mother's Day of all days. Line up was long that day, but it was expected. The staff worked as quickly as possible to get our food to our table. Everything was tasty but it wasn't spectacular. The disappointment was on the waffles that I was so looking forward to -- it was chewy, almost like a dense cake-like texture that I did not expect. I was hoping it would taste light but bodied and it just didn't hit the mark. The other savoury dishes we got were good. I'd like to come back here when it's not as busy and maybe the food will taste better? They're opening a new location in Coquitlam so maybe they'll have some new dishes added to the menu. Decor and the size of the restaurant were great otherwise! read more

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Beautiful cafe nestled within a residential area near Metrotown. It is always busy with a variety of food - pasta, sandwiches, cakes and even bingsu for dessert. It's not a very quiet place for studying but great place to catch up with friends. The spicy bulgogi sandwich packed a kick and was a nice lunch size meal. read more

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I've been to this location (that's about a 10 min walk from Royal Oak station) twice. The first time I ordered the chicken platter, which was filling but nothing to write home about. The second time, I got a sandwich with a salad. This place can get really busy over the weekend. Both times, there was a wait. Around lunch hours, the line extends outside the store. Parking spots are limited. 2 stars off due to allergy concerns on my second visit. I'm allergic to nuts and always inform the wait staff at the time of ordering. Perhaps, there was some miscommunication but I noticed that there nuts in the salad before I ate it. I notified them. They asked me if I wanted dessert. I was hesitant to get dessert because its far more likely to have nuts and I was unsure whether they'd get it right the second time around. They did not comp the meal and were quite nonchalant about the situation. I haven't been there since. read more