Due to work I sometimes get lucky to come to this place, and just know this, it is in Edgemont…read moreVillage, close to two other coffee shops, those one's don't even come close to being busy compared to this place... why is that... well when you go inside you will know. The abundance of different, interesting pastries is what makes this place stand out in this little community. I remember my first time coming here, I had no idea what to get, did not read up on anything about this place, just was waiting for a co-worker who wanted to meet up for coffee at the place next door, and I decided let's go to this place instead, and wanted a little snack, and had their apple & cheese muffin (yes.. this odd combo) and it was history.... now everytime I go here I seldom leave with this item with my coffee. If you are wanting other things this place does have it, from cookies to croissants to a wide arrangement of baked goods, this place will make your taste buds happy. Also if you want to know they serve Illy coffee. It maybe the smaller coffee shop in the area, but it is the better coffee shop in the area too, it is small and cozy and a good place to just sit down and chill. So if you are in Edgemont village make a stop here, and if you have been to the other Bjornbar in Burquitlam, this is the better one!

I enjoyed an excellent americano here, and my husband liked his cappuccino. Super friendly service…read morefrom the young ladies behind the counter. Everything in the case looked delectable, but we decided upon a large peanut butter-caramel cookie that was still warm from the oven -- and was it ever good. It was made even better with a light sprinkle from the salt shaker. We also shared a Black Forest bar with frosting that tasted a bit refrigeratory; the chocolate sponge cake layers were dry but the cherry filling was tart-sweet and delicious. The patio provided a relaxing space to sit, sip and snack as we watched the denizens of this lovely neighborhood stroll by.

Grandma started reminiscing about us having Galette des Rois when we were in Europe many years ago;…read moreso even though we'd already had our Galette des Rois for this year from To Live For Bakery, for my dear mommy's sake I decided to order another Galette des Rois that we could have with her at her house. This time I ordered a traditional version that comes with a crown and a small ceramic piece (known as a fève) hidden inside the pastry. I ordered this one from Le Pont Patisserie. This shop is known more for their eclairs but they carry a good number of other beautiful and tempting pastries. There was a choice of 5, 6, or 7 inches for the Galette des Rois at Le Pont Patisserie. I ordered the 6 inch for $35 and it was just right for us as we were a small group of people. Wow! Such flakiness! Super impressed with how flaky this Galette des Rois was, and the frangipane filling was heavenly. While it was an excellent Galette des Rois, I do have to admit that I think it is very much overpriced for the size that they offer. Grandma found the fève and was crowned Queen that night! Service: Good Parking: Free parking on the street Location: 230 15th St., West Vancouver, BCo

I found out about this place from Yelper C. She told me that the chef was trained in Paris. I came…read morehere to try the Zaku Zaku Vanilla (which is basically an Eclaire). Their pastries are freshly made on the day. They were very generous on the filling. I really liked the fluffiness and tastiness of the Zaku Zaku. Service was great as well. The lady took the time explaining their pastries. C shared one of her pastries puff with me and it was nice and light. The flavor was not overpowering. I will be back next time I am in the area.

On this #ThankYouThursday I would like to direct my thanks and love to Liffey Foods and its owner,…read moreSinead. Another birthday in the family and I got a message on the morning of the birthday dinner, asking whether it might be too late to put in an order for the wonderful Pavlova roulade our family had enjoyed from Liffey Foods a couple of months earlier. I was almost certain that it would be too late but figured it couldn't hurt to ask, so I sent a message through instagram to Liffey Foods asking whether it would be possible to have a Pavlova roulade ready for pickup later that day. Lo and behold, it was not too late! Sinead agreed to make us a Pavlova Roulade and have it ready for 5:30pm pickup. I was super duper impressed with how flexible and accommodating she was as I really didn't expect anyone would be willing to take such a last minute order. I ordered the small size of the roulade this time since we were a smaller group. It was just as delightful as the bigger one we had back in September; however, I think moving forward, I will just order the large one every single time so that even if we're a small group again, we can have leftovers because her Pavlova Roulade is just sooooooooo good! Thank you Sinead for your warmth, hospitality, flexibility and wonderful Pavlova Roulade that was as beautiful as it was delicious!

Absolutely fantastic little place. When we walked in it smelled like heaven and everything we tried…read morewas incredible. The coconut cookies were insanely good. The man working the counter was so friendly and kind, too, and gave us some guidance on what to get. Completely recommend popping in if you want the best baklava of your life.

Everything here is mouth wateringly delicious! I would highly recommend stopping by and picking up…read moresome sweets if you are in the area.

I usually buy Saman sangak bread in grocery stores in Seattle. Last weekend I tried some of their…read moresample pastries in North Vancouver and they were delicious.

I'm a big fan of Saman Bakery products. I've tried a variety of their flatbreads, and cookies and…read morethey always surpass my expectations. Highly recommend!

Nemesis Coffee, always interesting popping in a different location. LoLo location is steps away…read morefrom a gorgeous view of DT Vancouver. Best to leave your car and transit here as any sunny day or weekends will be packed. Their laminated pastries are consistent.

Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5…read moreService: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 My friend was visiting from outside of town and we were exploring the Lonsdale area so decided to grab a treat here! We went on a Friday morning and the cafe was nearly full so we got the last 2 seats at the bar. She got a sandwich and I got a London fog and cinnamon knot. Her sandwich was tasty but quite pricy. Same with my items - they're all definitely on the pricier side. The knot I had was good but I wish it had a stronger cardamom taste to it instead of just cinnamon. The space is gorgeous but is always pretty busy and the staff are super kind! I would come back and try some other items.

Not sure why I hadn't visited this cafe sooner because it's the perfect place to go and get work…read moredone. It's a quiet cafe and has high ceilings so you don't feel claustrophobic. I've walked past this cafe a dozen times in the past 6 months and missed it, so it makes sense why it's not as busy as other cafes in the area. I ordered a latte along with a Madeline and spent some time getting work done and enjoying my alone time. Parking (free street parking but can be a bit challenging to find a spot) Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5

A cute little coffee shop in North Vancouver. We got here after a pretty intense hike and were…read morepleasantly surprised by how good the coffee and dessert were. Everybody really liked their coffee order (got their mocha and it was yum) with a pistachio raspberry tart to share. The white chocolate on top was a nice touch and really complemented the pistachio filling. One feedback I have is that I wished the raspberry layer had a bit more sourness to it to balance how sweet everything else was.

When I walked in, around lunch time, all their pies were covered with garbage bags. She was trying…read moreto close for lunch I guess? The bakery felt more like a butcher with the ambiance and the pie itself was $12 for a 6in pie that was overpowered by the thick crust. She at least sold them to me but I won't go back.

Cheese spinach quiche is THE best we have ever had and no one would ever guess it was GF. We will…read morebe back!!

This is one of the best pastry places I've ever been to! The pastries are absolutely delicious, the…read morestaff is incredibly friendly, and the overall experience is great. I especially loved the pastries, though the birthday cake could have been a bit more moist. I recommend visiting in person to try their samples first - so you can make your decision and know what you're ordering.