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April is here along with new seasonal flavours. Unfortunately they were out of the Easter egg flavour, but I grabbed the Viet coffee sweetened with condensed milk. Perfectly sweet for those with a sweet tooth read more

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Hidden on the side of JJ Bean on University Blvd, you'll find will find a walkway to one of the best ice cream joints in Vancouver. What normally is hustle and bustle during the school year, you'll find patrons basking in the sun on a hot summer's day enjoying a cone or sundae. There is no seating inside, so be prepared. I normally go for the London fog or honeycomb, but decided on the seasonal treat, roasted strawberries. It was creamy and fresh. Very good strawberry flavour in each bite (yes I'm weird like that) read more

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Rain or Shine always has such yummy monthly flavours! For June, the store had matcha strawberry as well as black forest , which is what we got. I always get a kid's scoop in a waffle cone and it is the perfect size. The staff are usually UBC students and they're all very nice. Beware, the UBC location can get quite busy but it's a part of the summer experience read more

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iconic spot to get ice cream on campus almost always a line and flavors will run out quickly for the monthly specials (matcha, spooky scary skeleton) read more

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Love this place. Especially because of the unique flavors. The space is very small, but the nice thing is that it's one of the fewer ice cream shops around campus. Also, staff is friendly. They have taco tuesdays which is my favourite. You can choose 1 or 2 flavors and 1 topping. I recommend trying 2 flavors and topping it with candied hazelnut. The summer flavors are out and they are pretty great. I'd recommend the peach. read more

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Anushka B.

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This was my go to place to get ice cream back when I was in UBC and I had the chance to go there again after many years! It has not changed at all and I love that. They only have 4 or 5 seating chairs so it's more of a grab and go parlour. They are located right next to the bus station so good location :) You can smell their waffle cones as you walk towards them!! My usual order is their honey lavender ice cream, I'm a sucker for lavender everything! I usually get their kid size in a waffle cone because I absolutely love their waffle cones here and it goes very well with this particular flavour. They staff here are mostly students and always friendly. read more

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I love the creative flavours here. The core menu is great as is, and the monthly rotating flavours are super unique and fun. The monthly flavours occasionally include something savoury (past features include everything bagel, white chocolate chili pepper, sundried tomato) which obviously is not for everyone, but I love these and I hope they keep doing them. Mostly it's conventional (but still not always common) sweet flavours, though. For vegans, there's an excellent vegan vanilla ice cream and at least one seasonal. Their ice cream uses ingredients sourced from local farms. Although the flavours are almost always a hit for me, the quality of the actual ice cream occasionally lets me down. Sometimes it's great, but sometimes it's varying degrees of "icy" which makes it hard to properly enjoy the flavours. That being said, my most recent visit was one of the good ones! In particular, the orange sherbet on offer right now is awesome - it's not one of those artificial orange-swirled creamsicle-flavoured ice creams, but a creamy sherbet base swirled with a real orange reduction which is delicious and unlike any orange sherbet I've tried before! Rain or Shine is slightly more expensive than the average ice cream, but this can be explained by their local sourcing of everything. The "single" size is actually pretty big, though - the "kids" scoop is a good size for me if I don't want something too heavy, but the single 2 flavour keeps calling me back because it's too hard to choose just 1 flavour. Getting a waffle cone drives the price up because it's $1.5 extra, but it's seriously one of the best waffle cones around. They make them fresh and you can tell. read more

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Angela L.

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I had their apple crumble and salted caramel, loved both! The apple crumble did have more texture and I like how the salted caramel wasn't too sweet either. The prices are also really good for the large scoops you get, and they let you sample their flavors as well! read more

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Ice cream taco Tuesdays anyone? We got a tiramisu one back when it was a seasonal flavour. Its espresso flavour was very strong. It was such a fun way to eat ice cream and you even get to add your own topping of choice too! Go check @rainorshineyvr out on Tuesdays for this amazing treat. Also, really appreciate their collaboration with the Canadian blood services every January as well! read more

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It's a toss up between Rain or Shine and Earnest for my favourite ice cream place in Vancouver. We were in the UBC area to try Kinton Ramen so decided to stop by Rain or Shine as well as the day was so sunny. The ice cream instantly put me in a great mood and we're pretty much a fan of anything on their menu. We opted for London fog this time around and we were definitely not disappointed! read more

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Michelle L.

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First time visiting there and I fall in love!! Here goes my money!! I got the coconut chocolate chunk (V) and coffee toffee in a waffle cone(single in 2 flavours). I LOVE the coffee toffee. 10/10 recommended to try. As for the coconut chocolate chunk, since it's vegan, it's less creamy and lighter. It doesn't have a strong coconut flavour I wanna try their pumpkin spice latte!!!! read more

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First of all I really like Rain or Shine and I've previously gone to Cambie location multiple times. I felt lucky finding RS at UBC while walking around here last Saturday, and I thought why not get a single scoop of icecream here? So I went in. Staff helped me sample some flavours, and later I chose my favourite flavour Blueberry Balsamic ($4.50). Couple things happened during my visit. The first scoop had a small of broken wooden bit in it. Because of the broken bit (from wooden spoon probably) I had to get a new one. I think what happened is that icecream sat in the freezer for too long and it might be the least popular flavour at this location. It was nice that staff got me new one,but this time my icecream had crunchy icy texture in it. I didn't like my icecream much due to icy texture. This is the reason why I give 3 stars. Also this is the smaller store comparing to the main store on Cambie. read more

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Anna Z.

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Rain or Shine has some of the most innovative and creative flavours I've seen in any ice cream shop. My favourite flavour is probably the blueberry balsamic! The slight sour of the balsamic is a perfect compliment to the sweet blueberry flavour. I got a single scoop (around ~ $4.50 I believe) and it was a pretty big scoop for the price. I tried my friends raspberry sorbet as well and it tasted very fresh and layered with hints of lemon as well which was lovely. I would recommend getting a fruit-inspired flavour if you plan on eating a fair amount of ice cream here. I feel like sometimes with ice cream you can get sick of eating the same taste (especially if it's a flavour that is very rich, you almost get sick of it a little bit). Regardless though I still love the flavours like London fog and chai they have from time to time. I would just get a smaller scoop. read more

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Jeremy G.

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It's been a while since I've been back to UBC and I was excited to hear Rain or Shine has an outlet on campus now. Rain or Shine seems like an institution in Van and I'd somehow never tried it (gasp!) so I was pretty game to stop by on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The outlet itself is pretty small but there's plenty of seating outside. It can get busy during the weekdays depending on the time but it was fairly dead for a Saturday. I got a few samples and ended up going for the balsamic blueberry and a coconut based chocolate flavor - a single scoop with two flavors in a waffle cone. Everything was pretty good. The ice cream wasn't super creamy or particularly complex and was fairly light overall. I enjoyed my ice cream in the freshly made waffle cone. The cone is on the thinner side and was maybe just a shade too sweet for me but was clearly very fresh and had just the right amount of bite for the ice cream. Overall a good experience. I'm not going to be dreaming about this place (check out Salt & Straw in the States) but I'll be back next time I'm in Van. read more

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James R.

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Delish! Fun fresh ice cream flavors in UBC campus. It's a small place and often there is a line, but it's worth your time. My favorite dessert place in this area! read more

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Dean K.

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UBC now has some amazing ice cream! Lots of unique flavours plus the old standbys available in cup, cone or waffle cone. They also have sundaes and milkshakes. Located a few minutes walk from the main UBC bus loop and right next to the War Memorial gymnasium. No seating inside but there are plenty of tables outside and benches around this building that just completed construction this summer. We tried salted caramel, blueberry balsamic, and vanilla. Very good ice cream, everyone loved it! read more

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Came here on a Taco Tuesday, and sure enough it's still the same great ice cream flavours as at the other locations! Definitely my favourite ice cream in the city so far, and the staff was really friendly. I had the cookie dough and the vegan coconut chocolate macaroon flavours, and they were both delicious, especially the cookie dough, which had excellent flavour and texture. The vegan coconut one was great too - and I don't mean compared to other vegan ice creams, I mean genuinely very enjoyable compared to any ice cream! I definitely recommend both, and the chocolate sauce topping adds a nice touch. That said, something about this place did feel a bit off compared to the other locations. The ice cream taco felt smaller, particularly the waffle, and my friend and I were pretty convinced things were about a buck more expensive than other locations. Maybe they've all increased prices and we didn't notice, but it feels like you're getting a little less for a little more money. read more

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Mandy C.

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||| Taste ||| Been there so many times now and I love their ice cream so much! My go-to flavor is London Fog, and I also like cookie & cream and matcha. Flavors pictured: Matcha and London Fog on the left, and Oatmeal Raisin on the right. ||| Service ||| Overall the scoopers have been very nice. The only thing I'd say the size of the ice cream scoop varies from time to time. ||| Price ||| ~$5 for a 2 flavor cone. read more

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Vivi V.

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I am a conflicted girl. On one hand, rain or shine prides themselves as being made with local, high quality ingredients. I could taste this, as with the scoop of london fog I had ordered. The flavor was rich and caramelly. On the other hand....the texture is not there! My theory is that the milk/cream they are using is not fat enough and they aren't putting many stabilizers in there(which is understandable for a homemade ice cream store). This is my third time going to rain or shine and every scoop I have tried is filled with ice crystals. So all in all, very phat flavors...cant say the same for the ice cream base. read more

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Zy G.

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kid size roasted strawberry+waffle cone（$5.25） This is my first time to eat ice cream in Rain or Shine，and it gives me a good relaxation after a long day. The roasted strawberry isnt such sweet as I used thought，and I can see the strawberry fibres in it. Waffle cone is fragrant which is a plus for the icecream. read more

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In my opinion, mind you I love icecream, the price was much higher than it's worth. It was good, but way too sweet for my tastes and the icecream melted very quickly (which means the quality isn't all that great). It's nice that we have a good icecream parlour on campus now, but I don't think I'll be coming here all too often! read more

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Vanessa L.

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Taste: 8/10 Value: 8/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Service : 9/10 This is my go to place to treat myself during school. This place is easy to get to (close to ubc bus loop) and the lineup time is usually shorter than the other locations. My favourite flavour that is a must try is the malted chocolate honey comb. The honey comb part is crunchy and adds texture to every bite. Overall I would come again when I feel like treating myself as the ice cream is on the pricier side. read more

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Lynn M.

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So my first visit to any Rain or Shine. Salted Caramel and Chocolate in a waffle cone - YUM! I am not a huge ice cream person but was craving and it did not disappoint. Two flavours in a waffle cone was $6.15 which I thought was reasonable. If you are on campus and wanting ice cream, it won't disappoint. read more

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I love Rain or Shine. My favorite flavor is probably Blueberry Balsamic. It has that creamy and delicious taste. The place isn't that busy. It is like a quick drop by for ice cream. As in the summer, most Rain or Shines are super busy. The milkshakes are good. I like the honey lavender one. There are seasonal flavors here. The service is good. My go-to ice cream place. Overall, if you need good ice cream drop by to Rain or Shine. read more

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Peng Y.

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Yummy！London fog and sweet melted chocolate honeycomb! Double is too much! Must try read more

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The honeycomb is a must try, not even gonna lie. Staff's really friendly and the place is super chill during off-hours, otherwise its kinda crowded but since it's a small place it's understandable. Our go-to ice cream place on campus read more

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The service was not great - the woman at the front was not pleasant and singing along to the songs playing in the shop instead of actually communicating with me. The ice cream was meh. For $6.30, you only get one tiny little scoop of ice cream, and the cone is a dollar extra. The flavour (I got Blueberry Balsamic) was good but there were large chunks of ice in my scoop - the batch was not fresh. read more

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Too expensive for single sundae with only 2 scoops of ice cream!!! You can go to Dairy Queen and get an small blizzard for such a price! It is good for one try Not more read more

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Good ice cream but bad service. I rarely write reviews but this one is very disappointing. I've been here and the other shop before and they are fine. Tonight there were only three customers and four servers. I still had to wait as they kept themselves busy doing whatever. When it came to my turn the server turned her back to me and had to be nudged by another server asking if I was being helped. She reluctantly answered my questions and served with a poor attitude. She even gave me bad looks multiple times for no reason. Not sure what happened but if this business thinks paying students don't deserve good service I'm not coming back. And I'm not even a student. read more

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JJ L.

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Absolutely delicious! I asked for a few samples because I could not decide. The kids scoop is huge and my son could not even finish it. The store itself is very small and I imagine quite tight during busy times. read more

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Henry M.

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This is probably the best ice cream in all of vancuver.there waffle cones are made right in front of you but cost 1 dollar extra but % worth it my favourite flaver is cracked mint but chocolate is a cloce second.i would keep talking about how good the ice cream is but that would get a bit boring read more

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Carson C.

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The Ice cream was very solid, and loved the service and the procedure in which they made the cones. The aspect I did not enjoy was the part when my strawberry shake tasted like somebody vomited into a public restroom toilet, and then poured the contents into the shake. It was so repulsive I had to throw it out my car window because of the awful stench. In conclusion, the cones and sundaes were outstanding. However the shakes were a horrifying nightmare that I will relive in the fiery depths of hell. read more

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Good flavours, good portions, fair prices. Waffle cones freshly made right in front of you.

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More info about Rain or Shine

6001 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC V5H 3Z7
Canada
UBC
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(604) 620-2004
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http://rainorshineicecream.com

Hours

What time does Rain or Shine open?

Rain or Shine opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Rain or Shine close?

Rain or Shine closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Does Rain or Shine have catering options?

Yes, Rain or Shine does have catering options.

Indoor Amenities

Does Rain or Shine allow dogs?

Yes, Rain or Shine allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Rain or Shine have bike parking?

Yes, Rain or Shine has bike parking.

Does Rain or Shine have parking?

Yes, Rain or Shine has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Does Rain or Shine have free WiFi?

No, Rain or Shine does not have free WiFi.

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My boyfriend and I happened upon this artisan ice cream shop in Yaletown and we were impressed. We…read moretried the dark chocolate (magnificent) and the matcha (more subtle and for the true pure matcha flavor lover) ice creams and enjoyed seeing the folks there make our ice cream from scratch using liquid nitrogen. The folks working there were kind and professional. They looked like wickedly good witches as they added natural ingredients to their metal cauldrons, and then added the liquid nitrogen, creating a rapidly rising fog. So, really, you are getting ice cream and a show! The concoctions emerged as super smooth, not too sweet, distinct fresh flavorful ice cream. It is a small shop with limited seating, so not likely to be a comfie sit down experience for you given how popular the place is, but it is easy food to take to go and a very nice area for a stroll. So, that's the scoop! ;)

I can't really tell if this is good ice cream or is it more just a gimmick. Like I saw the line…read moreoutside and I was craving something sweet so me and my group each got something different. We tried the ice cream sandwich, the creme brulee cup, and the s'mores bar. I would say everything was good, but probably not something we would get again. After a while it just got a little too sweet and the portion was a little big so we didn't finish most of it. The next time I go if I ever go again I would just get one thing and share it because a bite or two is probably all you need to satisfy your sweet craving.

I forget what flavor this was, just that it's a 5/5.

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The brûlée in the oreo ice cream sandwich was great. Watched them brûlée in front of me

Earnest Ice Cream

Frances st location line is significantly shorter than the others! Got the seasonal salted…read morechocolate rye cookie this time. A bit too fudgy for my liking but salted chocolate is amazing.

Came to check out their Easter flavors and while the mini eggs looked appealing, it was 99% eggs…read moreand 1% ice cream. The carrot cake was too spiced for my liking, so I stuck with a classic, whiskey hazelnut

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Double scoop, chocolate and Ferrero rocher

Earnest Ice Cream

Not sure how I went my life without trying out this quintessential Vancouver ice cream spot! Even…read moreon a chilly weekday evening, there was quite the line but it moved fast; my friend and I tried two March feature flavours (carrot cake and mini eggs which had butterfly pea flower to make it blue). The carrot cake pieces were moist and plenty and really made it decadent; tasted exactly like a good ol' spiced cake! While I did find the mini eggs flavour a tad on the sweet end, I could still appreciate the creamy base. Will be back to try more flavours

Didn't have to wait in line on a Tuesday afternoon in late October…read more Ice cream was good and the Almond Croissant flavor had chucks of candied croissants inside which was a fun surprise. The London Fog was delicious and what you would expect. Small seating area with a few seats.

Sour cherry goat cheese and london fog

London Fog (left) & vegan Cookies and Cream (right) on vegan waffle cones! Yaas!

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Bella Gelateria

It was even busy on a Tuesday afternoon…read more very slow moving line. Good ice cream portions. you can try up to 3 different ice cream before buying your selection I chose the Akbar Mishti (rose water, saffron, and pistachio) So good. Very cream and you can taste every note. Well worth the money

Our favourite ice cream place. The pistachio flavour is silky smooth, the coffee with chocolate…read moreflakes is rich and tasty. Never disappoints can't beat on a nice summer day!

Giant scoop of matcha gelato

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Soft Peaks

My visit to Soft Peaks felt like so much fun because it was specifically a soft serve shop and I…read morelove soft serve ice cream! My one complaint is I don't think the store was super clean or had much/any seating. Service was friendly!

We stopped by Soft Peaks in Gastown for a quick dessert and found it to be an easy, no-wait kind of…read morestop. From my visit, it's more of a grab-and-go spot than somewhere to linger. I ordered the Original Peak, with a twist of vanilla and dark chocolate with cereal at the bottom. The first thing that stood out was the airy and fluffy texture, almost lighter than traditional soft serve. The dark chocolate brought a mild cocoa note, while the cereal added a crunchy, slightly nostalgic contrast at the base. That said, I expected the vanilla to have more of a rich, milky flavor. This is not the place for plain vanilla; it's the combinations (think honeycomb, matcha, or seasonal specials) that bring the experience to life. Based on the shop's concept, Soft Peaks is known for using local organic milk and keeping sweetness restrained, which tracks with that lighter, less sugary profile. Adding something like cereal or crunchy toppings makes a big difference. If you're a vanilla purist looking for a strong dairy note, this might feel a bit subtle.

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Bon Crepe

This is a window for Japanese-style crepes and soft serve ice cream attached to Konbiniya. The…read morequality of the ice cream itself is okay - the texture is good, but the flavour is a little weak. When getting the matcha ice cream, I suggest getting straight matcha instead of the twist with vanilla because the vanilla washes out the matcha; it comes through better on its own. The sundaes are fun and a good, more affordable alternative to the similar parfaits at high end matcha cafes. I tried the tuna egg salad crepe and thought it was actually really good! The crepe was fresh and tender, there was a healthy amount of filling, and the tuna salad was actually mostly tuna with just enough mayo to hold it together which is how I prefer it. Again, the service is just through a window - you actually order at an electronic kiosk and the only interaction with a person is when your order is ready. There are two small tables outside if you want to eat there. During the busy summer season, it's very difficult to actually secure one of these tables, but there's other seating on the pedestrian streets just a few blocks away on Robson.

Lots of different crepes and also soft serve ice cream…read more Yuzu soft serve Service was nice, it does take some time for them to make the crepes ! Ambiance is a small shop / grocery store

Vanilla Ice cream with Strawberry and Banana

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Rain or Shine Ice Cream

100% come here and get a freshly made cone and very good ice cream. The staff is friendly. The…read moreflavors are really good. From traditional, traditional with a twist and seasonal. They ice cream Sunday is a great deal. Very busy. Definitely come here The milkshake was just okay

And for my 3200th review, some really amazing ice cream at Rain or Shine Ice Cream!…read more Stopping in during my Vancouver shopping day (which was rainy and not so much sun-shiny), I ordered the London Fog and the Honey Lavender which was the most amazing combo and worked together to create almost a licorice flavor this just hit perfectly! Each patron can have two tastes, and they have some wonderful flavor options (I almost couldn't choose). Seating wise inside there are three tables and a three seat bar, and outside they have an uncovered parklet. Overall, I loved their flavors and I absolutely wish they existed in California!

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Rooster's Ice Cream Bar

Rooster's Ice Cream is not your typical ice cream spot. It almost seems like it's the complete…read moreopposite to the ice cream giants in town (Earnest and Rain or Shine) on purpose; I dig it. Located in a random spot? Check. Only one staff member working? Check. We've been a couple times and I have yet to see it busy. A few people pop in but no one ever lingers. Most likely because there's no seating. There's also a sign on the counter stating you can only sample 2 flavours during peak hours. There's usually 10 to 12 flavours to choose from; always something unique and interesting. They also have sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and doughnuts on the menu. - Mango raspberry swirl and London fog ($7.00 double) - waffle cone is included and it was better than expected. The ice cream itself tastes a bit denser but still has a creamy satisfying texture. The London fog was fantastic! The mango raspberry was more mango than raspberry but also quite good. - London fog ($5.00 single) - came back on a Monday and they only had four flavours that day. We went with the London fog; just as good as the last time. - Dark chocolate and black sesame with honey ($7.00 double) - the dark chocolate tasted like a fudgesicle but better. Not too sweet and hefty; it was so heavy it almost fell off the cone! The black sesame was delicious. Not quite like the ones we had in Japan but tasty and flavourful. I'll be back again and again! Love the laid back, no frills vibe at Rooster's. One of our favourite ice cream spots!

Very odd location and no seating unless you count place mats along the bench against the wall…read more Would be great if there were a couple tables at least outside. Ambiance resembles like a really old former laundry mat. Quality of ice cream is there. However, cookies and donuts were sold out so no sandwiches available for the ice cream. Pretty decent scoop. I am not sure if I would come back... I prefer seating with my ice cream.

Avocado honey and cherry chocolate double scoop

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London fog ($5.00 single)

Purdys Chocolatier

I used to pick up the chocolate over their head office. I picked up some white chocolate bars for…read moremy nephews since my wife was shopping around the mall. I would not worry about the consistency of their products. Haha! But the try out their new product! ? I remember not all of the Purdys has carry the new product. Eg Dubai. I told my wife should try it. But this store doesn't know this new product Dubai !

Purdys chocolates are well known for their quality and I regularly shop at the Pacific Centre…read morelocation, mostly for special occasions and holiday gifts purchasing. They have very knowledgeable and kind staff there, with excellent customer service. I have recently had the best Easter shopping experience, when their manager Samira went out of her way to help and meet my needs. I confidently recommend this Purdys chocolatier location in particular to my family and friends!

BOGO holiday products. Dec 2022 boxing week sale.

Truffle case

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My favourite store

Nero Waffles

Went to the West End location on a sunny Saturday morning and got the heaven (strawberries and…read morewhipped cream), and baked brie (greens, bruleed brie, prosciutto, gooseberries, and hazelnuts) waffles. Both were amazing! The waffles were light, crispy, and fluffy. The toppings were delicious. If you are in the area, stop in this cute, small outpost of Nero Waffles.

Cute little Nero Waffles on Robson in the North end. I've never been to this location, but was not…read moredisappointed. It's much smaller than the other location, especially in the kitchen, but very quaint! The server/cashier/barista/chef was very kind. This location must be a tough one to work at - I hope they're paid accordingly! She was a one-woman show, and she was doing a fantastic job at handling the many tasks. (We visited about 4:30 on Saturday on Oct 25) They were great lattes, even some latte art! We went all-out on this visit. I had a Banella Brûlée, absolutely perfect. Everything is a bit sweet but that's what you're looking for when you order an ice cream waffle, right?! The Oreo was also a great choice. The tables are a bit small, but it's manageable. If it was full, I may be a bit claustrophobic but I think it's fine if there's some room. Overall, highly recommend for a latte or a sweet treat. They have some seasonal mini leige waffles if you're looking for something on the go!

Dessert waffles with fresh toppings!

Heaven Brussels waffle: fresh strawberries and real whip cream.

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Brésilienne Brussels waffle: vanilla ice cream, real whip cream, roasted hazelnuts, in house made caramel sauce.

Revolver

It tastes very good, when I entered the shop, it was full of customers and ppl looked satisfied…read morewith their coffee and food

Every time I walk into Revolver, my blood pressure lowers instantly. There's magic mix of languid…read moremusic, coffee smells, and foliage (sit window-side and admire the trees). I'm a sucker for a good multi-roaster cafe, and Revolver is a fantastic one. They serve up beans from all over, and they do it right, thanks to staff with eyes (and noses) for detail. Barista Soho and I chatted about NYC[1], and he told me La Cabra has a bakery there[2]. Savored a lovely pourover from Toronto[3], served hot. That very same day, I returned and had a decaf espresso that slapped[4]. Ample seating. A fair bit of natural light somehow makes it into the shop. Good for a date, coworking (especially in their next door "Archive" space), catching up with friends AND discovering coffee from around the world. Find this shop in Gastown, a short walk from the SeaBus station. [1] Yes, his name was Soho. Not SoHo. [2] Saved for my next trip to the East Village. [3] Saw Dak on the menu, but I'll be in Amsterdam sooner rather than later... [4] No idea what it was. Besides, the menu'll change before I find out[5]. [5] I love footnotes!

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Palate Kitchen

Stumbled upon this bistro while walking to Stanley Park. This 2 level spot is just as delicious as…read moreit is pretty. Emma was our server and she was delightful. Service was prompt. Everything was absolutely delicious. The music playing added to the in inviting and comfortable ambiance. Coffee beverages were creamy and delicious. Breakfast was a bit spendy but well worth it.

10/10 food. I really enjoyed this restaurant. The mushroom…read morebenedict was amazing and the matcha was as well. My partner had the salmon benedict which was also great. The service was great and the restaurant itself was very cute.

Interior vibe

French Toast

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Saffron Butter Salmon

Duffin's Donuts

This spot feels like the love child of Dunkin' Donuts and KFC - and honestly, it worked better than…read moreI'd expect. Combining fried chicken and fresh donuts under one roof is an indulgent, no-rules concept that's perfect if you're craving comfort food without overthinking it. Fair warning: this place is not for the calorie counters. The staff were generally pleasant and attentive. Even as a first timer, the cashier took the time to walk me through the menu and highlight my options, which made the experience more personal than your typical fast-casual spot. I went with the spicy fried chicken and it delivered. Crispy, juicy and full of flavor in that satisfying fast-food way. A bit milder in spice than I'd typically prefer but tasty enough that I'd order again. Pricing felt very fair to what you get. I took the chance to also try their donuts. I tried 3 options: chocolate covered, original and an apple crisp. Could only eat pieces of each as I was full but they were soft, sweet and enjoyable, though not as fresh as what you'd get from a dedicated Dunkin. Still solid for a hybrid setup. Overall a refreshing low key meal. It was nice to hit a casual spot that's not pretentious in its offerings and does exactly what it sets out to do: serve tasty fried chicken and donuts without the fuss. The spot for when those cravings hit!!

Been coming to Duffin's Donut since they were originally on Main St and 33rd. Luckily they moved to…read moreKnight and 41st which is still close enough. I came for the donuts, Vietnamese subs/tortas and the fried chicken. They do catering, we have been ordering their fried chicken with rice + donuts for our group of 100 people. We pick up as they don't deliver. Their fried chicken is Fritou and they originate from Quebec in the late 90's. Duffin's is the only place that served Fritou fried chicken and they are really good. I always order the 3 pieces (1 wing, 1 drum & 1 thigh with fries or rice) for $9.39. You can ask for a mix of spicy or original but think the spicy is better and not too hot. I usually can't finish and take the rest home. Open 24 hours and considered the best deal in town for the portion of food you get. The decor is not fancy more like a hole-in-the-wall but that is what I love about it! They are here to impress you with the food and not the decor. The colourful orange and green bench seatings were originally from their shop on Main and 33rd so I love seeing them as it's reminded me of their good old days when you see motorcycles mixed with Mercedes cars in their parking lot.

11/26/22 Vanilla Cake Donut

Fried chicken

11/26/22 Glazed Cruller

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Steamworks

Bartender - 5 stars Beer - 4 stars…read moreFood - didn't try Ambiance - 4 stars - average noise Nice place to hang out. Enjoyed chatting g with the bartender.

The food and atmosphere here are excellent, but be cautious of the wait staff…read more My friend and I initially planned to order one beer each with our meal. Our server suggested that, because it was happy hour, a pitcher would be cheaper and save us money. I specifically asked how many ounces the pitcher was and was told 32 oz, which sounded reasonable since we planned to get 15 oz beers. When the pitcher arrived, it was clearly 64 oz. The server apologized for the mistake, and I let it go, thinking we didn't have to drink it all. However, when the bill arrived, the price didn't match the quote. We were charged $25, not the $20 we were originally told when the 64-oz pitcher showed up, with the explanation that the regular price was $35 and that we had "saved" money. In the end, we were served twice the beer we wanted and paid twice what we intended, based on information that kept changing. Whether this was incompetence or intentional, it left me feeling frustrated and uncomfortable. The food and atmosphere really were great -- but the experience was overshadowed by feeling manipulated. Enjoy the food and beer, but pay close attention to what the wait staff tells you and what ends up on the bill.

Inside of restaurant~

Poutine

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Salted chocolate porter

Lee's Donuts

100% lived up to the hype! We're from Texas visiting Vancouver so of course I researched the heck…read moreout of every neighborhood and resto and treat spot, etc. Lee's was always on every list and TBH I usually can pass on a donut but man oh man these are not regular donuts and now I completely get why this place is a must-stop!!! We tried the "most popular" honey dipped and don't let the honey name fool you (I don't love honey so was skeptical but my husband thought we needed to try the most popular) - it was like an upgraded, superior glazed donut. Fabulous flavor, dense but delicious- so so good! We also tried the strawberry lemonade and OMG best donut ever?! Like in my life?! Truly I've never had a better donut experience than this. Also - all the staff was SO friendly and sweet and the line moved quickly. For real, keep Lee's on your list!!!

Great donuts in the market. Famous…read more Got a honey glazed. Tasted good. Lots of sugar and glaze. The drip coffee is decent. Didn't taste overly different for a house roast.

Butter crunch

Honey dip

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Honey dip (glazed donut)

Mello

Hell yeah. First time in Vancouver and we stumbled upon this place just near our Airbnb. Their…read moredonuts are sooooo good. I especially loved the cereal milk, it was crunchy from the cornflakes, soft and airy donut, and the cream wasn't heavy at all and tasted so much like cereal milk. Their matcha was pretty good too! It was smooth, creamy, & sweet, no notes of being grassy or astringent. We ended up coming back to try more. The pb&j donut was delicious tasted like a light airy uncrustable. The everything bagel was basically an everything bagel but airy light donut consistency but with more of a sweet and savory cream cheese taste. It's a big yes highly recommend for me!

FIFA world cup started and Mello offers world cup themed donuts. They are available at holt renfrew…read moreas limited item. Luckily I was able to get them by visiting in the morning. Flavor was maple and representing Canada! Green colored sponge reminded me of soccer fields, and cute soccer ball chocolate on the top of donut. Maple cream filling was light, not overly sweet and delicious. It was very good item to bring watch party with family or friends. Highly recommend!

Nutella + Old Fashioned

Chocolate Peanut Dipped

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Donuts

The Lobster Man

Great food. Worth trying for the lobster roll…read more Very tasty. Fast and friendly service

I stopped by The Lobster Man while exploring Granville Island Public Market…read more It's a small spot with no real place to eat inside, so plan on grabbing your food and finding a seat somewhere around the market. Service was standard, nothing memorable one way or the other. I ordered the warm lobster roll and a prawn cocktail. Unfortunately, the lobster roll was a letdown. It wasn't very warm, the lobster itself didn't have much flavor, tasted off and the whole sandwich was just kind of dry. Thank goodness I also ordered the prawn cocktail because it saved the meal. It wasn't anything fancy, but the prawns were a good size and gave me something I actually halfway enjoyed. Overall, I didn't have the experience I was looking forward to.