Did you ever watch Felicity back in the day? The ’90s TV show is where I first heard about Dean & DeLuca (a chain of upscale markets and espresso bars). Although the company first opened in 1977 in the heart of SoHo, Felicity’s Dean & DeLuca set was modeled after their University Place café. The […]
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Coco Et Olive Kitsilano Review
Coco Et Olive is a little French-style café in Kitsilano (Broadway & Collingwood), complete with “couldn’t care less” service, the French are renowned for. [FYI: They have another location on Main & East 21st.] My hot chocolate was excellent; thick, rich and creamy, and served in a cute bowl-sized cup. Gary enjoyed his strong iced-coffee. […]
Max’s Bakery & Delicatessen Review
Sister store to Stuart’s on Granville Island and the one at Oakridge, Max’s Deli & Bakery is located on Oak Street and West 15th Ave. The company, which has been in business since 1949, also has two locations at YVR airport, and had a previous location on Cambie - now closed. Max’s comfortable and casual […]
Edible Flours Review - Natural Vegan Bakery
Edible Flours is a new natural vegan bakery located on West Broadway & Vine (beside London Drugs), in Kitsilano. This open-concept chic little shop bakes all of its delectable goodies on site. Although it is a relatively small space, a couch, and tables and chairs are provided for both inside and outdoor seating. Organic agave […]
La Petite France Cafe Review
Just around the corner from our place is the home of a little French bakery & cafe appropriated called “La Petite France”. This authentic “Mini France” shop is located on Arbutus & 10th Avenue in Kitsilano. With calming light peach colored walls, French music softly playing in the background, and lovely artwork on the walls, […]
Ganache Patisserie Yaletown Review
Ganache Patisserie is a posh Parisian-style bakery located on Homer Street in Yaletown. They offer modern French cakes with a twist (whole and individual servings), fresh baked pastries, macaroons, personalized wedding cakes, etc. Visually, their desserts are unbelievably stunning and look like true works of art. We decided to order two individual serving cakes to […]
Plaisir Sucré Review
Plaisir Sucré is a little French cafe and bakery located on the pleasant Arbutus & West 10th Avenue area of Kitsilano. French owner and baker extraordinaire, Fabrice Roché, is always there to greet his customers with welcoming exuberance. The cafe offers daily fresh-baked French pastries - like delectable croissants, pain au chocolat, and brioche. Other […]
Sweet Obsession Cakes & Pastries Review
Sweet Obsession Cakes & Pastries is nestled right next to Trafalgar’s Bistro on West 16th & Trafalgar - located in Kitsilano/Arbutus Ridge. They offer an exquisite selection of daily, fresh-baked desserts: cakes, cookies, pastries, tortes, tarts, flans, etc. as well as sandwiches and espresso. This cozy 16-seat cafe, is a wonderful place to sip a […]
Simply French Review
After a vigorous tennis match for mother’s day, we brought my parents to Simply French for a quick bite to eat. Simply French is a café located on West 10th, in the Point Grey area of Vancouver. They offer free wifi and free parking can be found on the street. They serve soups, paninis, coffee, […]
Giovane Café Review
The Fairmont Pacific Rim, located in downtown Vancouver is stunning. Carrera marble floors, walls and pillars would normally look ostentatious, however the design is über calming, modern, and sophisticated. We would suggest definitely wandering the hotel when you come to eat! Giovane Café is a chic cafe + bakery + deli located inside the Fairmont […]
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Ancora Opens For Weekday Lunch & Sunday Brunch
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Vancouver’s Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio Named Among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria named amongst Best Pizza in the World by Condé Nast Traveler
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Glowbal & COAST Restaurants
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Glowbal Is Back And Better Than Ever
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Beach Bay Café and Patio Now Serving Up Sunday Brunch
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Beloved Victoria Macaron Patisserie set to open in Vancouver
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