I love the bingsu at Winter Bear. There are so many flavours to choose from, or customize your own! I like that they have a regular or single (smaller) size. On this visit, I ordered the mango cheesecake bingsu and strawberry tanghulu. The bingsu was flavourful and had a lot of mango! The tanghulu was crunchy and the strawberries were juicy. read more

Winter Bear - Mango cheesecake bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Your typical boba shop, good service and very clean eating area. Boba is cooked right and soaked well in brown sugar. Meets my boba standards for sure. read more

Winter Bear - Brown sugar fresh milk - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

cute little shaved ice dessert spot in the west end, tucked in at 907 denman street. it's bright and airy inside, with a clean setup, and a few casual tables if you want to sit and cool off for a bit. everything feels relaxed and low key, and has been quite busy with line ups, depending on when you visit. they specialize in bingsu/kakigori, and the menu is full of tempting shaved ice options i'll have to come back for. this time, i ordered the real watermelon slush, went sugar free, which sounded like a good idea at the time. it was super light, icy, and naturally sweet, but i probably should've just gotten it with regular sugar. it's served in a tall cup, vibrantly red and frosty, with a thin paper lid stretched across the top (which i had difficulty puncturing a hole through with the thin straw, lol), the drink was simple, refreshing, and very summery. overall, not bad for a health conscious choice, but next time i'll go all in. looking forward to trying their proper shaved ice desserts when i return. read more

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We were craving bingsoo after our dinner. We walked about 30 mins for this dessert and they were yummy. Surprise cornflakes were at the bottom of all that shaved ice. Well worth our walk to get tbis. read more

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Parking: Paid street parking available right in front of the establishment. Drinks: Both drinks were great! You can adjust the sugar level which is nice. Service was quick and easy! read more

Winter Bear - Hot earl grey milk tea - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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AMAZINGGGG. super amazing. Really nice customer service. We got the matcha bingsu. Amazing texture, super fresh flavor, fresh fruit, and ice cream! read more

Winter Bear - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellent snow ice with mango. The ice just doesn't melt which is just pretty amazing. Snack * Mango ice read more

Winter Bear - Mango - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We were craving a cool, refreshing dessert on this warm BC Day, so we walked here from Morton Park. The place already had a few customers seated, with a few more infront of us, but my party of 8 was still able to get seats at a couple of tables. Service was quick and friendly. The washroom was also decently clean after what was surely a long, busy day - after all, it was BC Day near the beach. We got the Tiramisu Bingsu (available for a limited time); the Strawberry Tanghulu (Summer item). The strawberries were fresh and not too sweet. The Bingsu was delicious - good flavor, not too sweet. The ice was a nice fine texture, and the ice was proportioned well with the flavor. Some places seem to only have flavor at the top then you're left with just ice towards the bottom of your bowl. Everyone else got drinks that they were all satisfied with. read more

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Needed a little schnack before our reservation and this place was close by. I came here because I wanted to try the strawberry covered in.. sugar on a stick. I wanted to see what the hype was about and it was really good! I would definitely come here and get more if I could. read more

Winter Bear - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I recently had really good bingsu elsewhere, so unfortunately the bingsu here paled in comparison. My friend and I got the strawberry cheesecake bingsu in the snack size to share, but we were confused because we could not find any cheesecake in the bingsu. The strawberry pieces were also cubed/diced and seemed a bit yellow and pale. The bingsu was served with heavy whipped cream and sweet strawberry syrup, which overpowered the shaved milk. I think this flavour may be more suitable for people who enjoy really sweet desserts. read more

Winter Bear - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Strawberry cheesecake bingsu- came with a scoop of ice cream on top, bowl lined with whipped cream cheese, and hidden corn flakes and cheese cake bits on the bottom. Absolutely delightful. There was a bit of wait for tables though. Lots of groups hanging out here. read more

Winter Bear - Strawberry cheesecake bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Didn't know what to expect as it was our first time trying Korean dessert. Bingsu is a milk-based shaved ice dessert. Winter bear is a small cafe but kept very clean. Made to order and quick! We got the strawberry cheesecake bingsu- it's a must!!! 10/10 dessert and I'd recommend sharing due to size. Such a delicious treat! It just melts in your mouth. Can't recommend it enough. read more

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My partner and I got the mango bingsu to share. It was really good, but too big for us! I like that Winter Bear also has a snack-size option, but I forgot about it this time lol. Lots of mango and a scoop of ice cream too. They also have some sort of flake cereal inside to give it a little texture, which is really welcome. The ratio of toppings and shaved milk ice is really balanced. The bingsu is really good here. Service is really good and inside the shop is very spacious and modern. Lots of seating when we went, but I can see it filling up fast on hotter days. read more

Winter Bear - Mango bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazingly good bingsoo / shaved ice and, if you like creamy ice cream, maybe the best ice cream place in Vancouver. Every ingredient that goes into the bingsoo is amazing, including the ice cream, which is creamier and smoother than I've had anywhere else in Vancouver. I find it mind boggling that Rain or Shine often has a line out the door, whereas this place has been mostly empty every time I've stopped by. Maybe people don't know what bingsoo is and are lumping it in with Asian desserts like mooncake and haw flakes? I took a friend here and she said that, based on her experience, she's re-evaluating her opinion on Asian desserts. This place is worth trying even if you don't generally like Asian desserts! read more

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I came here one evening with a friend and it was pretty fun! The inside of the cafe isn't huge but there's definitely multiple tables for you to come with your friends. They had so many fun bingsoo flavors, but we decided to get the classic matcha bingsoo. The girl working at the counter was super sweet and didn't take long to make our bingsoo considering that she was the only one working at the time. When it came out, it was SO big and we poured condensed milk on top (I recommend not using all of it at first as it might just flow off and onto the tray). The bingsoo itself was very light and delicious. It didn't stand out in anyway compared to other bingsoo spots, however, it was still pretty good! Wouldn't go out of my way for this spot, but if I was in the area I would love to come back! read more

Winter Bear - Matcha Red Bean - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Couldn't pass up trying the banana cream pie bingsu as soon as we spotted it on the menu! The place is cozy, with around 4 tables, but luckily, we found a seat right away. They were surprisingly quite busy on a weekday night, so our order took a bit of time. Good thing the banana cream pie bingsu was so yummy. Seriously, why don't more places have this on their menu? It's a good-sized portion, perfect for sharing with 3-4 friends. Definitely on my radar for a return visit if I'm in the area again. read more

Winter Bear - Banana cream pie bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is my favourite shaved ice spot in Vancouver! I came here multiple times within a week. I've tried the mango cheesecake bingsu and the banana cream pie bingsu. The mango cheesecake bingsu is so good. I can literally eat this everyday and won't get sick of it. At first I thought there was too little mango but as I keep digging through the bingsu, there were cheesecake bits as well as some mango chunks. It was actually a perfect amount. The ice cream is vanilla and it matched perfectly with the shaved ice. There were also condense milk to pour over. I think the first layer you don't really need the condense milk, but it definitely made the flavour taste consistent when you pour it halfway. The shaved ice is milky rather than just frozen ice and I think that's a nice touch. Near the end there is frosted flake cereal. That was so surprising for me and I didn't expect it. It's pretty good since it adds a nice texture. And even when the shaved ice melts, the milk goes well with the cereal. I also wanted to try the strawberry cheesecake bingsu but they were sold out of the syrup unfortunately. I tried the banana cream pie bingsu instead and added a whipping cream on the side. The banana cream pie bingsu is delicious too! It's somewhat similar to the mango cheesecake bingsu but I think the whipped cream enhanced the flavour. Overall, I really recommend this spot! The shaved ice are a bit pricey, but the flavours and texture was amazing! Every bite of the shaved ice is interesting and I don't get sick of it! read more

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The injeolmi was absolutely delicious. Corn flakes, the glaze, and the beans were such a plus. Very kind cashier, cute ambiance. Nice place to come for couples and friends. One of the better iced desserts I've had in this life. read more

Winter Bear - Injeolmi bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

"ONE ICED TIRAMISU PLEASE" @winterbearbc serves some of the most unique Korean style shaved ice in Vancouver, and is arguably one of the most underrated dessert spots in Downtown. Their bingsu base is so fluffy, light, and creamy. And you even have to option to build your own custom bowl. We opted for their new Tiramisu Bingsu, as well as their Banana Cream Bingsu because these are flavours you don't typically find at most Korean cafes. And let me tell you, they were so good we polished off both bowls and still wanted more. The Tiramisu flavour came with an actual piece of Tiramisu on top of the mountain of fluffy shaved ice. We were also pleased to find more lady fingers and espresso layered throughout the ice, as well as crunchy cornflakes at the bottom of the bowl. The espresso flavour was prominent, but not overpowering, and the bingsu as a whole was not too sweet even with the condensed milk poured overtop. The Banana Cream flavour was a real surprise to us because we've never seen this flavour anywhere else. We're so happy that we decided to pull the trigger and try this one because it was literally perfect. The fragrant, sweet caramel flavours from the banana, paired with the thick whipped cream was a match made in heaven. We also unlocked a new flavour by eating the tiramisu with the banana--which was literally a life changing experience in itself. Winterbear also makes the viral Tanghulus in-store now, and they are definitely worth the hype. The hard sugar shell was so crunchy, it was addicting to eat. My personal favourite was the strawberry tanghulu because it had some tartness from the strawberry that helped to balance out the sugar. I'd definitely recommend Winterbear to anyone that's looking for an awesome bowl of Korean shaved ice. This cafe is also independently owned and deserves much more hype, so go and show them some love if you guys are ever craving a cold treat! Have you guys ever tried Tiramisu or Banana Cream Bingsu? 10/10 ‍10/10 $-$$ (approx. $10-$20/person) 907 Denman St, Vancouver, BC Thank you @winterbearbc for the delicious treats! read more

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We went a little late but they sold out the mango bingsu already, so we ordered strawberry cheesecake bingsu, OH MY GOD it was so delicious, the cheese cream ln the side; the milky shaved ice and the corn flakes on the bottoms, it's just layers and layers of flavors, every thing was amazing. Will come back again. Super cute place too. read more

Winter Bear - a plate of strawberries and ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We liked their shaved snow. The strawberry cheesecake one tasted like a deconstructed one. The light cream on the side paired well with the strawberries, snow and condensed milk. Nice large portions! Just as tasty and less decadent than Sulbing read more

An amazing place for bingsu in the west end! Because we were going for dinner late, we only got the mini size but it blew us away. I got the strawberry and my friend got the mango and I thought the fruit to ice ratio was just right and the fruits were quite fresh (not frozen like some of the other places that I've tried before). They have a small space for seating but given that we came on a weekday, there was plenty of room. Highly recommend if you are looking for bingsu in Vancouver! read more

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I've been craving White Bear since last time I came to visit, and it did not disappoint. I really like that the bingsu actually has a creamy texture and is not shaved ice like most places. There's also a lot of toppings so you don't end up running out at the bottom read more

Winter Bear - Injeolmi Bingu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The mango icy dessert was nice and fluffy, melt in my mouth yumminess. Lots of sliced mangoes, and then when you get to the bottom of the bowl there were some crunchy bits of corn cereal which was a nice surprise. Mix it in with every bite and then voila, all gone. read more

We got the mango shaved ice and watermelon slush. Slush was just ok. A bit sweet and icy and mangos were not ripe. The kiddo loved her watermelon slush though and servers were nice. read more

Ordered the mango bingsu and matcha red bean bingsu. Both were really good! The mango had fresh fruit and ice cream, crispy cornflakes at the bottom was surpassingly good. The matcha was also good, has almond slices and mochi on the side. I thought it came with strawberries but maybe you had to specify from the menu. Great summer time treat! read more

Winter Bear - Mango bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The bingsu was pretty solid though a tad pricy for its size. My group and I got the regular mango bingsu and the matcha strawberry bingsu. Each bingsu comes with ice cream, one topping, the shaved ice, and cereal at the bottom when the ice melts. The store itself only has like 5 tables so it's a little difficult to get seats for larger groups. Also, there's only a few workers so the service is a little slow. read more

Winter Bear - Matcha Strawberry bingsu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Loved the mango bingsu. The best I've had. The ice was so soft. The mango was delicious and it was a generous amount. The ice cream was good. There were corn flakes in the bottom of the bowl that gave a wonderful crunch. read more

Winter Bear - Mango Bingu - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We stumbled upon this new Korean Bingsoo place and it did not disappoint! I had the strawberry bingsoo and it was delicious. The strawberries were perfectly sweet and ripe and the shave ice was creamy. I would recommend stopping here for a sweet treat! read more

Winter Bear - Strawberry Bingsoo - Desserts Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friend and I were looking for some bubble tea on a weeknight. We came across this place and saw a picture of amazing looking fresh strawberry bubble tea and fresh mango bubble tea for only $6.70 each. In the photo, the drink was covered in fresh fruit top and bottom of the drink. We thought "wow this looks amazing" and didn't hesitate to try. Should have known it was too good a deal to be true. We were SO disappointed when we got our bubble teas. Not only did the drinks look nothing like the photos but it tasted so bad.... It tasted awful and was simply ice with syrup poured in. There was not a single piece or inkling of fresh fruit at all. This was the WORSE bubble tea we have ever had in all my years living in Vancouver. We have had alot of bubble tea and this is by far the worse ever. Oh it was so gross! After spending close to $20 with 15% tip, I was thinking, this is so not worth it. I even mentioned to the clerk that I was not satisfied and all she said was that the fresh fruit got blended up..., yeah I don't think so. Does she think we're stupid? Poor service overall. I totally do not recommend this place. False advertising and poor quality overall. They should not say fresh fruit if there is no fresh fruit. I am nominating this place as having the worse bubble tea ever. Never again! Zero stars.... read more