I only had a Taro Latte at this newly opened Trees Organic stall in Park Royal shopping centre and…read morewhile it wasn't bad, it wasn't anything spectacular either. Still giving this place a 4 star rating though as I've generally had good experience with pretty much every Trees Organic I've been to. We usually go to them for cheesecake rather than drinks, and their cheesecakes are phenomenal! Can't wait to order one of their cheesecakes from this Park Royal branch. Didn't order it this time though as there was no room for it in my tummy.

I got a coffee, there is a really nice worker named shayan, yall gotta give him a raise.read more

I'm not a vegan. I'm about as close to being a vegan as a…read morefish is to climbing a tree and eating a banana. I'm as carnivorous as it gets. This is my Vegan Story at Cafe Crema. Stepping into others' imprinted snow footsteps trying not to slip and fall onto the newly fallen snow, we made it into Cafe Crema in West Vancouver. The first thing with this place that gets you is the vibe. Mood lighting, lovely high tables and plenty of space. You can sit there, and daydreaming in this place is highly encouraged preferably with a glass of bold red and a slice of Margherita Pizza. I didn't really know what I wanted, which rarely happens, but this was one of those special occasions where you just let spontaneity take over. I was going to just have a coffee, but as I approached the register area to order my Americano, I kept seeing this glimmer in the corner of my eye. It was quite bright, but just a glimmer, so I looked over and it was just this muffin sitting there in the display. I asked the cashier what muffin that was, and I was told that it was the Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffin. "Vegan?" I asked. He said, "Yup." I almost walked away trying to find something else, but the damn thing looked so good. So, reluctantly I decided to try a Vegan Muffin. I said to myself, "well, what's the worst that could happen? I'll just throw it out if I don't like it." That winking-luring Vegan muffin was so good that it actually trumped many of the dairy based muffins I've had in the past. I'll tell you how and why. First, it was rich, creamy, dense, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. You could taste the Cocoa and hint of Banana and nuts throughout. As much as all the ingredients together gave the muffin its wonderful taste, you could also taste each component individually. I don't have a sweet tooth at all, and it's rare to find me ordering desert or eating muffins. I ate this damn thing like I just discovered the taste of sweet for the first time. Between this awesome Vegan muffin, the great Americano and this cozy little lamp on the table and the beautiful glowing white snow on Bellevue Drive, this indeed was a memorable experience and a one time love affair with a Vegan Muffin. (No, I hadn't smoked anything that day.)

We tried the tourtière, a French Canadian minced meat pie, and it was delicious and well seasoned…read more The crust was surprisingly good; I usually skip pie crust, but this one was worth eating. We liked it enough to buy a frozen tourtière to take home, and also picked up the steak and Guinness pie since apparently that's their most popular one. The lighting inside is quite dim, which creates a vibe but also makes the menu a bit hard to read if you don't have the best vision. We wanted to try the carrot cake since it's mentioned in so many reviews, but it was sold out. Will have to come back and try that next time.

I was feeling quite stuffed after a dinner out with the family but my bro wanted to head to Savary…read moreIsland Pie Company for ice cream. Huh? What? They serve ice cream at Savary Island Pie Company? Yup. They do now. I don't know when they started selling ice cream at this place but my bro was in the know and...well how could I turn down an opportunity for ice cream? Of course I would make room for it! When we got to the shop I was a bit confused with the setup cuz I recalled there being tables where people could sit down to eat. A bit of investigating cleared up my confusion. The space that I remembered, with tables and chairs was still around; it was just next door. It seems the Savary Island Pie Company expanded their space, and so the new space is the part that is now operating as an ice cream parlour. The guy working there was kind enough to let us sample some flavors before purchasing. After trying Apple Pie Salted Caramel and Dulce de Leche I decided to get Dulce de Leche in a cup. This is one of my favourite flavors to get when we buy Haagen Dazs ice cream. Kind of a family favourite I guess cuz a couple of other people in the family also ended up ordering Dulce de Leche! It's old fashioned style creamy ice cream. They do also have a few vegan flavors too though. What a treat! Ummm...I really should come back though to have some of their pie sometime since they are after all, supposed to be known for their pie and not their ice cream! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street

Came in for their white mocha! I didn't get any food this time…read more Service was quick and fast. The place was immaculate and it's a good place to work

Passing through on our way back from Whistler, this Delany's offered us a clean bathroom and tasty…read moresnacks. A popular spot, but the line moved quickly with someone coming through to start orders before we got to the front. We hadn't made it to the display case yet so felt the pressure to decide rather quickly what to get to eat. The person taking our order offered little help in the way of ingredients, so we rolled the dice and got the Bombay Wrap on a whim. It was one of the few savory vegetarian lunch items. Thankfully it was quite good! The cashier was friendly, and the barista made an excellent oat milk matcha latte. I wish I'd gone with a larger size so I could have enjoyed it longer. All in all a good experience.

I came back for dinner again before this visit and shared a pizza with my mom. Pretty good. Not…read moreoutstanding. This time we came and tried the cafe side of the restaurant. We just chose some sandwiches from the display case and ordered some drinks to go with it. On the table: Grilled Cheese Sourdough Sandwich Croque Monsieur Sourdough Sandwich Egg and Cheese Croissant Latte Strawberry Matcha Latte Wasn't super impressed with my Egg and Cheese Croissant as I couldn't really taste much cheese in it. There was plenty of egg and the croissant itself was quite nice and flakey but I feel it could have been cheesier. Strawberry Matcha Latte was OK but I've had better. There aren't very many cafe type places like this at Park Royal where you can grab some casual, quick eats and go. For quick eats it's usually either the food court or places that offer drinks and sweet pastries but close to zero savory food options. I'd consider the cafe side of this restaurant again sometime, but it wouldn't be at the top of my list. Overall, I think one is better off on the restaurant side where they serve entrees, pizzas and pastas.

Visited this place weeks after its opening and it was a nice dine in experience. Though new, their…read moreservice was solid and ambiance was perfect for conversations and small get together. My friends and I enjoyed the cozy vibes and liked our drinks. Food-wise, I have yet to discover my favorite dish here. The chicken salad was delicious and a good mix of veggies and protein. Their house-made organic focaccia breads didn't meet my expectations though I liked the pesto sauce and olive oil that comes with the breads. Their happy hour starts a bit later at 4pm and definitely a nice spot to enjoy a drink and chill after shopping at Park Royal. Overall, I like that they design their menu with lots of options for foods sharing. Also, this location is very close to the bus stop and super transit friendly from Horseshoe Bay Village. Great addition to Park Royal and I will visit again.

shopping around park royal south, i found myself needing a pick me up, retail therapy got me…read morefeeling more sluggish than energized. we stopped in at starbucks at the village, across from simons and next to home depot. an iced matcha latte with oat milk and strawberry cold foam helped perk things up. creamy, lightly sweet, and refreshing enough to cut through that mid afternoon fog. this park royal location was busy and loud around 4:30 pm on a thursday, with plenty of high school kids filling the space after school. the café itself is modern and open, with warm wood tables, high stools, and floor to ceiling windows that let in lots of natural light, giving it a steady buzz rather than a cozy café calm. one wall features a large mermaid mural, drawn in fine, flowing lines. her hair and tail stretch across the wall like they're moving underwater, which feels on theme, not unexpected, given that the starbucks logo itself is a mermaid. it adds a subtle, whimsical touch to an otherwise clean, minimalist space. service was slow despite four baristas behind the counter, and one of our orders came out wrong. they did correct it once the mistake was realized. overall, it's a convenient stop for a caffeine boost if you're already shopping nearby, just not the place to linger if you're short on time or looking for quiet.

A small Starbucks attached to the Indigo books next door, this cafe is small-ish but cozy. There…read moreare around a dozen small tables in here, with some comfy armchairs in the corner & a row of upholstered seats along one of the walls. I stop by this Starbucks whenever I'm visiting Park Royal mall in West Van. It was busy today during the holiday drinks BOGO promo but the baristas were all friendly & nice. Great place to take a breather from all that mall shopping!

Been a Nespresso customer for almost eight years now. Been to this location a handful of times,…read moreCame in recently for an online instore pickup. It was fairly efficient. However, since covid, the mannerism for instore service can be not pleasant at times. Considering I'm spending at 4 digits annually at Nespresso annually. When I ask to try different pods, many times they limite on selection and limit all around. I still remember 2 occasions where the attitude is just not cool. I like the coffee, however the instore experience I can pass.

The capsule recycling programme in Vancouver is ridiculous!…read more We were sent, by both the Vancouver store clerk and the website, to a store, that's been bankrupt and out of business for about six months, or told to go to a downtown mall to return the capsules. Another poor option suggested is to leave them outside your building if you're expecting a new order, with an approximate-only delivery date, so possibly for a few days. Vancouver customers used to be able to throw recycled capsules into the mail In red bags. Now they're going to go in the garbage, and I'm seriously considering going back to making coffee "the good old Italian way" Instead of filling the garbage with capsules!

I stopped in for a hot latte, which was perfect! Got a herbal tea for my companion and noticed they…read morehad a seasonal beer and every food dish looked delicious! I will be back for lunch!!! The customer service was wonderful and it had a very chill and welcoming atmosphere.

Cute covered spot to have early breakfast or brunch- staff are really nice and good service.read more

Quick service and not too busy. Loves that they had all 3 discovery series mugs some other…read moreStarbucks didn't have the Vancouver one.

This is my favorite Starbucks locations. I love that you can come in here and grab a quick cup of…read morecoffee or hang around and get some work done. The staff is always very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. Even when the line gets long and it's very busy in the store, you aren't standing in line to order very long and the baristas making the drinks quickly get them out. I can recall one time that they were out of the things to make my drink and the lady was so apologetic and quickly offered me a replacement. I highly recommend coming here as a break from your shopping.

There is something deeply comforting about these handmade shrimp, chive, pork dumplings, where a…read morechewy dough is stuffed to the brim with a generous amount of juicy shrimp and fresh chives. While they are delicious pan-fried, the boiled version is truly special. Its unique texture is so remarkable that it stands out as the must-try choice. ​The experience continues with the Xi'an cold noodle, which arrive with the warm, irresistible aroma of sesame oil. Every strand of the handmade noodle is coated in a sauce that balances nutty, sweet, and sour notes perfectly, creating a playful harmony of flavours. Stop by at Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine to try authentic Xi'an foods.

Tldr- food is really not that great, save your time, money, and energy. Sophia provided the…read moreabsolute worst service from beginning to end. Just don't eat here. We visited on July 1 2026 and put our name down around 7:30. There were lots of people outside and almost everyone in the restaurant was speaking Chinese so we figured that's a great sign. We politely asked if they knew approximately how long it will take and Sophia responded "don't know" and walked away. We waited outside for an hour and we were confused why other people who got there after us were being called before us. I went inside to check the clipboard with the waitlist and there are tablets on the board covering the names. Sophia is standing there and looks at the covered board and at me but doesn't say anything so I walk back outside to wait. A while later I decide to go in and ask her and she said that she called me. I said I didn't get a call. She says you have a US number the call didn't go through. Okay so why didn't you pop your head outside and call out my name? She says no worries we will get you seated. Then they continued to seat everyone but us. And then she asked would you like to sit outside or inside? Doesn't matter, we want to sit wherever it's ready first. But I look outside and every table is taken and no one is even close to being done eating. We finally got sat and we immediately order 3 items before she walks away. Another table who comes in after we got sat, is seated nearby us. We have already ordered, they just sat down. A while later, they get all their food. We were wondering if we were being treated like this on purpose. I ask a different server how long it'll be until we get our food and Sophia comes and says she *forgot our order* Excuse me how does that happen??? She apologizes and said we will get a discount and something will be free. After another long wait we get our food slowly as it comes out- a lamb noodle soup with chopped up noodles (my husband ordered that thinking it would be the lamb bao so that was not on the restaurant), lamb cumin noodles, and 2 cucumber dishes. We tried our best but only ate about half the food- it was not good. For some background my husband and I are both Chinese and we love eating food from different regions of China and have a pretty good idea of what is good and not good. The lamb cumin noodles tasted like they were watered down? Texture was ok, very thin and didn't have a good chew or bite to it and flavor was off. We've had a good amount of lamb cumin noodles and this was probably the worst. The lamb soup noodles were not that great either.. I only had a bite. Cucumber was fine- the chopped cucumber was in awkward shapes to be picked up with chopsticks, and the spiral cucumber was very boring tasting, both just had vinegar in them. We've easily made better at home in just a few minutes. We were hoping that after all the poor service at least the food would be great. Unfortunately the food was very one dimensional tasting and very disappointing. Funnily enough music stops playing as soon as we get our food. I'm sure it's to rush the customers out of the restaurant. We left a lot of uneaten food at the table (very rare for us) and we go to pay. At this point we've been there for over two hours and over 1.5 hours was just waiting for our food. Sophia rings us up and I ask about the discount/free item that she mentioned. There was a measly $4 discount (haha is this a joke) and one of the cucumber dishes was free. We did not ask for it. She did not take anything off our tab. I decide to give her some honest feedback- that she was rude and dismissive to us from the beginning, and that if no one picked up the call maybe she should check outside (her excuse is that sometimes people aren't waiting outside so she doesn't go outside to call names). Keep in mind I have never in my life given such harsh criticism to anyone in the service industry and I have never even gotten close to even thinking about scolding someone. She says well the phone call didn't work let me show you and at this point I say we've been here for so long we just want to go home so I told her to please be better and we walked out, excited to finally be freed of this place and hoping to never come back. She then chases after us and tells us that the payment didn't go through. We go back inside and she wants us to pay again but I tell my husband to check his bank account first. At that point, she confirmed that it had in fact gone through already. Like this whole situation has to be some hilariously sick joke how it somehow got worse and worse and even worse. I do not feel good about scolding someone (why do I have to tell a grown person to be better?) but I do think that she needed to hear an honest critique of her service so she can improve and I really hope she takes it to heart. Management- please review this and please make sure none of your future customers ever have an experience like this.