Firstly, i love the business name. Not going to lie the pandas are what got my attention from the…read morevery start. The aesthetics are so cute! I'm not too sure how long this cafe has been open inside of metrotown but i stumbled upon it when getting chipotle nearby. After walking in i was immediately greeted, customer service was very attentive and friendly/ super conversational. I mentioned it was my first time visiting and right away she educated me on what menu items were offered and how to order the mini pancakes for example. I must say there's quite a variety to choose from too. I opted for the 15 piece and paid $2 extra to try 2 diff flavours. I went with Tiramisu Lovers and Dubai Choco. They were served to me fresh and packaged with so much care and attention. However i noticed towards the bottom the flavour wasn't evenly distributed. I also did find both rather a bit too sweet and the tiramisu didn't really give me flavours notes i was expecting . Either way i still enjoyed trying something new. Will attempt to try a coffee next time i'm around the area.

PB and J mini pancakes! The strawberry side was a little sweet for me but the PB was yummy! Would…read moretry some of their other combos next time!

This spot was our go-to bubble tea place when my girlfriend used to live nearby. Ever since we…read morefound out how affordable their drinks were, we couldn't stop coming back!  Before what is now called Slothful, this place was always known as Teaspressu. Ran by a wholesome couple and their child, many people who came by would take pictures and post them long before social media became the norm. Then the pictures would be displayed on the wall, which was very community-friendly! Now that they have merged with Slothful, the price and service have remained the same, still with the same wholesomeness, just with a new look.  They even offer hand-made ice cream now! It sure did add to the Bingsoo they were known for. We were truly blown away by their bingsoos, as they were smaller than regular and affordable. Instead of spending $15+ for a bowl of bingsoo that you'd fill your stomach with, you can spend less and just have them as a snack!  After expanding their store with brand new renovations, they now look fresh and perfect for young people to hang out with. We will continue to visit every time we get a chance to!

Summer heat can be so exhausting but on the upside it's a great excuse to indulge in delicious cool…read moretreats!  From its humble beginnings as a bubble tea food truck, Teapressu went on to open a store where they sell their refreshing bubble tea drinks, and now ice cream as well. The interior of their store is quite whimsical, with all the sloth themed decor. Plus, they even have a claw machine that you can play. It's such a fun place! Their ice cream is freshly churned and you can see it churning continuously throughout the day. It's mesmerizing and I could stand at the counter for quite some time, watching the ice cream churn if it weren't for other people coming into the store, wanting to place their orders! The ice cream flavors they have number less than 10, but they are all wonderful flavors and we were impressed with the quality of the flavors that we tried. The flavors they had when we went were as follows: Rich Black Sesame, 2 Shots Espresso, Premium Earl Grey, Supreme Oolong, Uji Matcha, Creamy Mango with bits, Hokkaido "Milk", abd Very Strawberry. We ordered Premium Earl Grey and Uji Matcha ice cream, along with their Golden Peach drink. Yum, yum, and yum! While I love a tasty drink I think my love for ice cream is greater, and the ice cream we had at Teapressu was exquisite. The Uji Matcha flavor was very pronounced and while Earl Grey is a flavor that tends to be very much absent in a lot of desserts I've tried, I could actually taste the Earl Grey flavor this time in their Premium Earl Grey ice cream. Service: Good Parking: This part can be tricky but we managed to find free parking a couple blocks away on Burlington Ave. Location: 5242 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Love their cheese milk bread. I was so happy they were able to use my gift certificates from the…read morepandemic without giving me issues. I didn't care for their garlic bread but their mango cake slice was very good. I would go back for their cake, cheese bread and in the past I got their frozen mochi mooncake and really liked their durian filled one. Service was quick and was willing to get whatever fresh baked good I wanted from their oven since I came at opening.

Maxim's is one of my favourite Asian bakeries because of their tuna danish! It's an absolute…read moredelight packed with tuna. A perfect combination of sweet and savoury. They used to put an amazing sweet glaze over top of it but unfortunately in recent years have stopped.. but that doesn't stop it from being delicious! I also really like the pineapple bun filled with BBQ pork. Other buns are good but they're comparable to other Asian bakeries. I like their cakes as well, but again, they're comparable to other bakeries. Service is always fast--the cashiers will seal your bun packages and pack them away for you. All buns come pre-packaged now but the seal is not closed yet for them to air out. It's a small corner mall shop so expect to face some obstacles (other patrons in your way) if you go during peak hours!

A place that focus on the tea. If you want to try a bubble tea with not a regular black/green tea…read morebut something different with higher quality of tea, this is the place. They often listed the name of the tea they have, like gold oolong, osmanthus oolong, da hong pao (rock tea) or recently, new phoenix dan cong tea. They also have tea cube as one of the topic as their signature. The menu is often small and focused, with a little bit of each type: fruit tea, milk tea and others. The sweetness level of my preference here is 25% sugar and 100% ice, but not all can be adjusted and I never have a drink that's too sweet here.

Chinese guy at the front counter was a rude unprofessional teenager man. He didn't acknowledge me…read morewhen I asked for my order, he just pointed the items with his chin and back down looking at his phone again. The owner needs to do a better job hiring.

I was lured into the store by a small crowd of people buzzing about and picking up their drinks…read more It was early enough to grab a mocha just because chocolate and coffee go so well together. Pleasant Coffee is aptly named since the staff were super pleasant. This place did not disappoint.

Such an adorable little coffee shop across from Rocky Point Park. They have a nice selection of…read moredrinks and pastries with some seasonal offerings as well. I got the cinnamon roll because it was huge and it actually tasted really great too! The staff were friendly and there's a good amount of seating both indoors and outdoors. There's even a little kids area. Definitely should check it out in Port Moody.

Food: 2.5/3 Service: 1/1…read moreAmbiance: 0.5/1 Convenient location if you're shopping at Metrotown and want to stop for some Bubble Tea. There's no tables or anything, just a large standing space and chairs on the side to sit at while you wait for your drink. The drinks offered are your standard options - nothing particularly special or that stands out. Overall a solid place to grab bubble tea for wandering the mall, but not really a place to go to if you want to be able to sit down or relax or try anything special you can't get elsewhere.

Birthday came and went, but no birthday drink appeared for me on the app. I suspect it's one of…read morethose things where they want you to have made some purchases within a certain number of days or weeks before your birthday, and then they would place the bday freebie into the app for you. Not as fun as something that just appears for free cuz it's your bday but also, very understandable in this day and age. Will make sure to place some orders closer to my bday next year! Anyways, was super thirsty and needed a drink after lunch. For some reason, cold Milk tea was on my mind so we ended up here at Coco and ordered a Milk tea with less ice, 50% sweetnes and no pearls. Very nicely done as usual. Found the sweetness level was excellent which makes me think 100% would have definitely been too sweet. I like that we were able to customize the drink on the app. Most drinks on the menu seem to have toppings in them by default. Good to know that you aren't obliged to get toppings and that you can choose your drink without toppings.

I came to Tracycakes cafe during the Christmas Jubilee when their business hours were extended for…read morethe occasion. I found the interior design of the establishment to be dazzling. I ordered their Blueberry Pie with a Latte for dine-in. The pie was pretty good while the latte was very satisfactory. The service was great and had no issues with it whatsoever. Overall, Tracycakes is a great place for a snack and a warm drink. I know I will come back again.

So we usually do high tea at Tracycakes and this time we decided to mix it up by just enjoying soup…read moreand sandwiches. The food was good but I really do prefer the high tea experience they provide. Their scones and cupcakes and finger sandwiches are so much more enjoyable. My veggie panini was fine but my salad was amazing and I wish I'd just had a larger version of that and skipped the sandwich. Our server was new but very attentive and seemed to be looking after the entire dining room on his own. He did a great job of juggling everything! The restaurant itself has aged and could do with a bit of a facelift but I think it's probably great for its location in Abbotsford. I really liked when they were in Fort Langley in the little White House and on the beach in White Rock.

Their egg bubble waffles are made fresh to order and looked yummy…read more $6.80 for brown sugar pearl milk drink may not be the best value from their extensive drink menu but they provided friendly and genuine service and a cozy quiet setting. Located right across the street from a small park, it actually faces a small view of "green open space" and was a fine spot to escape from the heat. It's also right next to Gaya and a convenient stop after dinner for drinks, with free WiFi & plenty of free non metered street parking.

We decided to try It's Tea after dinner as it's right next door to Gaya Korean Restaurant. They're…read morea BBT chain (with over 60 locations) that originated in Changshu, China. We dropped in on a Friday evening (around 9:45pm) and were the only ones inside. The menu consists of fresh milk, milk tea, cheese fruit tea, fresh fruit tea, cold brew and two desserts (bubble waffle and taiyaki). Drink prices range from $6.00 to $7.80. - Matcha bubble waffle ($5.50) - decent but several parts of the waffle were overdone. - Fruit tea ($7.00) - 50% sugar, easy ice and added taro balls ($1.25). Balls were decent but not too taro-y. Tea flavour was okay. Think YiFang's fruit tea version is better. - Taro bobo ($7.30) - drink comes with taro balls but J also added pearls ($0.75). Drink was okay but it took him a long time to finish it. Nothing particularly memorable about It Tea.