We were driving back to Kits from Richmond after attending media events for Saboten and H-Mart’s grand openings in Aberdeen Centre and wanted a quick bite to eat for lunch. We hit Kerrisdale and remembered that we had been meaning to check out Bean Brothers since we’d heard good things about the cafe. Nestled in [...]
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The Coffee Shack Review (Captain Cook, Hawaii)
From all the reviews on Yelp and Urbanspoon, The Coffee Shack sounded a lot like our beloved Kalaheo Coffee Co. on Kauai. So the first morning of our 10-day stay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we hopped in our rental car and drove from Kailua-Kona to Captain Cook to check out this restaurant for breakfast. [...]
Solly’s Bagelry Kitsilano Review
Solly’s is a Jewish family Bakery and Deli, offering a variety of traditional baked goods and deli items, served in a warm homey atmosphere with neighbourly service. With three locations around Vancouver, this Kitsilano bakery/deli on West Broadway near MacDonald is the second shop we visited. See our review of Solly’s Mt. Pleasant location here. [...]
Uprising Breads Bakery Kitsilano Review
Uprising Breads Bakery is an East Vancouver icon with over thirty years in business. It has a reputation for good quality baked goods made at its Venables Street location that can also be purchased in retail stores throughout the Lower Mainland. The company recently opened up a second shop a few months ago in Kitsilano. [...]
Savary Island Pie Company Review
Situated on Marine Drive near 15th Street, Savary Island Pie Company is a little neighbourhood gem located in West Vancouver. Part bakery, part cafe, Savary Island is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or to grab a latte and pastry to-go. Always bustling with locals, not only does Savary Island Pie [...]
Starbucks Trenta Cup – Bigger Than Human Stomach & Fails Italian Class
Did you know that Starbucks offers a cup size bigger than a Venti? It’s called “Trenta”. And just how big is Starbucks’ Trenta size? Proportionally not to scale, the following pic will give you an idea of its humongous size: via eater.com The Trenta, available only for iced drinks, was launched in US Starbucks earlier [...]
Faubourg Bistro Review – Parisian Brunch In Kerrisdale
Located in the heart of Kerrisdale is the delightful Faubourg Boulangerie. The front section of Faubourg is its bakery/coffee shop, while at the back you’ll find its lovely bistro. A light and airy high-ceilinged space, decked in hardwood floors, marble-topped tables and fanciful chairs imported from France, Faubourg’s bistro offers table service and seating from [...]
Patisserie Lebeau – Desserts & Sandwiches
Patisserie Lebeau is famous in Vancouver for their delectably authentic Belgian waffles. However, they offer pastries, breads and desserts that are equally as good as their multiple sweet and savory waffle varieties. We’ve been quite a few times over the past few years to this patisserie and Belgium specialty store – read our first review [...]
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