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Winter Bear

4.5 (30 reviews)
Open 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Julienne P.

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.

Hot earl grey milk tea
Thea D.

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!

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

Mango
Kristofer E.

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

Tiramisu Bingsu
Joanne C.

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.

Casey Lyn B.

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.

Anita Z.

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.

Strawberry cheesecake bingsu
Amanda H.

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.

Hanah H.

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.

Mango bingsu
Thu P.

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.

Dan L.

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!

Matcha Red Bean
Mia H.

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!

Banana cream pie bingsu
Nina T.

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.

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