The Penny cafe has a unique aesthetic that gives the establishment a relaxing aura…read more I once stayed there a long time ago, just to do some reading and it felt almost like reading at home in a good way. I have recently tried their lattes and it was decent. I also had their Turkey & Cranberry Panini, which I enjoyed. Their muffins and Vegan Brownies are great too, so I highly recommend trying them. This is the best coffee shop in Mission. I hope to come back to The Penny soon.

Super cute cafe right on the main road. Everything is well priced and the staff are very lovely!read more

English Tarts is fantastic. The staff are always very friendly and the food is always fresh and…read moredelicious. I love going here with my Wife and Daughter. I have yet to go for high tea but have been told it is a wonderful experience.

Went for post thrift snack…read more.. Food: delicious! Had the tomatoe zucchini soup with bread, really good homemade bread, had carrot cake and orange cake, both soooo good and not too dense at all, and had some tea. Didn't have a sandwich but they looked full and good will try next time Service: super friendly staff really enjoyed chatting Atmosphere: really cozy, lots of seats, we had the armchairs by window, loved it. Lots of teacups, on brand

Don't know why my photos aren't loading but - wow. Just WOW. I had the most amazing piece of…read morespumoni cake - a discovery picnic of a dessert with 3 distinct layers of 1) pistachio cake/salted caramel frosting 2) chocolate cake/a marshmallowy vanilla frosting, and 3) pistachio/cherry frosting and then salted caramel/pistachio cake.* . I ordered that and 1 extra raspberry shortbread jam cookie. It was my first time to Pure Bliss and I'm pretty sure I've never paid $9.95 for a slice of cake in my life - French patisseries included. However. This was 3 slices of dense, buttery, baked heaven - the store is aptly named. I was literally ENCHANTED by its delicateness working so immaculately with the bold yet fully realized flavors. The staff were extra kind and threw in an extra cookie gratis since I had declared 1) it was my first Pure Bliss visit, and 2) it was my 1/2 birthday. Thank you to the owner. One has no greater joy in life, I think, than bringing happiness to others. Mission accomplished. Thank you to the baker. Wow again. This was 3 cakes in one and, while I've been working on my glutton chip, you broke my panel. I could NOT convince myself to parse the slice into 3 servings. Something I could easily have done if I had restraint, wasn't so starved for magic midst an oasis of mediocrity (or unpredictability). ...and also hadn't taken an edible before starting in. And, thank you to the staff. I chose that day to mark a line in the sand for not tipping people who "simply" bring me my item. I was wrong. Dead wrong. Your graciousness, professionalism and sheer kindness were worth a tip that should have equalled the price of the free 2nd cookie gift. I will absolutely be tipping you next time. Pure Bliss will hands down be a monthly treat as long as I dwell in Bellingham. Thank you for restoring some of my faith in humanity. No easy feat with a slice of cake but you did it. Well done. *Apologies to all, I got this September's end. But I am such a fan I think I must advocate for this cake to have a regular menu spot. And I'm not even normally a chocolate cake girl! The contrast just works though and I loved the chocolaty goodness the way Pure Bliss did it.

I wanted a gluten free treat late at night and figured I may be out of luck. As it turned out, my…read moredreams were about to come true. Pure Bliss has a WIDE selection of gluten free, and a vegan section. Yes, there is also an overlap with some items that are both. I was super impressed with how vast the selections for both were. It is CUTE in here! Feels like a modern Parisian bakery. There were plenty of people sitting and enjoying their desserts with a glass of bubbly. It felt like I stepped into a whole new world. The women working were DOLLS! So sweet. I could tell they had the ordering counter down to a science and were super efficient while still being friendly and spending time with each customer. The gluten free carrot cake was decadent and flavorful. The creme brule was lovely. The caramel bar (not gluten free) was reported to be quite good as well. I can't wait to come back!

crèmecart sells handmade ice cream sandwiches out of a colorful, retro-themed cart. Today, we…read moreenjoyed PBJ sandies: salty peanut butter cookies with blackberry ice cream! Delicious! We stumbled across crèmecart at the Saturday Farmers' Market on Orcas Island. The two ladies who run the crèmecart, Michelle and Sommer, sound like they are regulars at the Saturday Farmers' Market, and other island locations as well. They rotate many cool ice cream flavors and cookie combinations. Their crèmecart Facebook page listed many enticing flavors, including: butter cookie and strawberry cheesecake ice cream; dark chocolate cookie and ginger ice cream; chocolate cookie with: salted caramel ice cream or coconut ice cream or chocolate ice cream; lemon cookie with: lavender ice cream or vanilla ice cream; gluten free almond cookie with vanilla or chocolate ice cream; and on July 4th, Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandies. How fun is that? So, like any food cart, crèmecart is seasonal, and moves around following the crowds. Thankfully, Orcas is a small island, and I promise you, they are worth searching for! Five Stars.

I stumbled upon the cremecart at the park in Eastsound during the summer solstice parade. The girls…read moreworking the cart are so sweet! By the time I got there, lots of the ice cream sandwiches were sold out. All of the sandwiches are prewrapped and kept cold in the cart, so once they're gone... They're really gone. The cookie was nice and soft, but firm enough to stay together. The ice cream kept cold and didn't drip all over me. I was such a happy camper with my ice cream sandwich. I sure hope I run into this cart again!!

Wonderful Hot and New wine and dessert bar! Stopped in after a long day of walking the Anacortes…read moreArt Festival. Wine was lovely Riesling from WA state, and very easy to drink. My mom had the blueberry tea over ice, since the afternoon got hot. The tea was wonderful and caffeine free. Stop in, the owners is wonderful and welcoming. They even have a cute patio in the back and outside seating up front to enjoy people watching. Cheers!

Indulge is a wonderful wine lounge. They definitely know how to make their costumers feel welcomed…read more We just happened to walk by and wanted a glass of wine.....well 4 hours later, 2 bottles of wine, 2 food boards, and dessert...it was closing time!! Truly you must try the desserts..AMAZING!! You must try a little of everything! We will definitely be back next time we are in Anacortes! Thank you Angie and Jessie, truly gracious hosts!!

Great coffee, great service, very welcoming! I love meeting friends here for coffee. They're…read morelicensed, too, but I haven't been here later in the day yet.

The first time I went to Amarti Café was during the Oscar Watch Party on a Sunday, when any other…read moretime the business would be closed. I really enjoyed my time there and got to socialize with some of the guests that came. I even had the opportunity to try the café's drinks and desserts. When I came as an Oscar party guest, I was given a Charcutier plate and a glass of wine when I gave them my ticket. They were a great appetizer. As for their menu choices I had the Salted Vanilla Bean Latte. The drink was fantastic and did not need any added sugar for taste. I also had their Cortado, and I found it strong yet flavourful. I had their Cookies'n'Cream cake, which I found very rich yet enjoyable throughout eating it. The interior of the cafe is very modern-looking with a lot of space. I like the mild lighting inside the business and the fact that they use garden lights and antiquated furniture adds some hospitable quality to it. The staff were very courteous when I was there, even when they were busy hosting the party. Overall, this is an excellent café to go to frequent at and would very much like to stop there again.

Went for a drive to Harrison as it was a beautiful afternoon and even tho it was a bit chilly we…read moredecided to have a gelato Chantilly has a decent selection and the Pistachio Fudge was definitely the right choice for me My wife enjoyed the Banana Chocolate as well Nice little treat on a cool spring afternoon and of course the views were gorgeous as always Great spot to grab a gelato I'll look forward to trying another one soon!

I was out with my parents at Harrison Hot Springs today , and found this place as I had a craving…read morefor ice cream. Turns out this place was a pleasant surprise for me. The gentleman asked if I wanted any samples and I got to try 6 different flavours before the purchase. I really liked how he gave me a big one scoop ($4.25 for this) , and it looked full on my cup. Even the customer, who walked out the store before me, got a big single scoop on his cone too. This place is a must try when you're in Harrison! You'll get generous amount of single scoop too. :) I really like the single scoop of Tartufo Bianco. Thank you Chantilly.

The first time my hubs and I visited Squamish a few years ago we discovered the cute, little Xoco…read moreChocolate shop! Love how pretty the truffles and chocolate bars are. The bars come as milk or dark chocolate with dried fruits and nuts pressed into them or just nuts or biscuit pearls or are sprinkled with sea salt. As someone who cannot digest dairy, it was wonderful to see that the dark chocolate bars are vegan and contain no dairy. We also had a chance to chat with the friendly owner and it was a great experience. A few weeks ago we visited Squamish again and were happy to see that the chocolate bars still look amazing. We bought a bunch of bars and now have a decent stash to last for a while and to give as gifts. Though it's hard to moderate when the bars taste so good. Thank you, Xoco Chocolate!

If you're headed up the Sea to Sky highway from Vancouver it's worth a stop in Squamish…read more One place you should definitely check out is Xoco Chocolate. The dark chocolate bars with roasted nuts and dried fruits is one of favorites. The quality of the dark chocolate is very good and the bars taste as good as they look. The dark chocolate is vegan. It's a cute shop and the owner and staff are great. They also have milk chocolate bars and beautiful chocolate confections. We're dark chocolate fans so we haven't tried them. We stop every time we're up that way.