First of all, I love their coffee. I was not familiar with Turkish coffee until I found this place, and the coffee stands out for being rich and smoky. Also, they always give you a little coconut treat along with your drink, which I have always found to be a nice touch. The baristas are always so nice and welcoming, and I think they're actually Turkish as well. Also, the inside of the shop is so cute, lots of plants and sunlight. Honestly, this is one of my favorite coffee shops in Vancouver, there's something about the vibe here and the coffee that just brings me a lot of joy. I haven't really tried their pastries yet but I am looking forward to do so when I have a sweet tooth! Because of how this place makes me feel and the quality of the coffee, this deserves 5 stars for me. read more

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We visited Bahar Cafe on Boxing Day around noon. It was busy, and many of the baked goods had already sold out. The service was wonderful--friendly and patient while we decided. The cafe is cute and clean, with a surprising amount of seating for a small space. We ordered a Pistachio Croissant and a Pain au Chocolate. The Pistachio Croissant was the better of the two. A delicious, crispy top, though I would have loved a bit more filling inside. The Pain au Chocolate was solid but standard--exactly what you'd expect, but nothing extraordinary. They also have a lot of other desserts and savory sandwiches. They might be great, but we didn't get to try them this time. read more

Bahar Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Imagine walking past an open door and being stopped in your tracks by a smell so good it makes your nose lift and the hair on your arms stand up -- in the best way possible. That's exactly what happened to me at Barhar. The moment I walked in, I lost all sense of day, week, and month. Time just melted away. Inside felt like heaven: a family laughing, smiling, baking, and preparing everything fresh right in front of you. You can feel the love in the space. I ordered a caramel latte, and wow -- they make the caramel in-house, and it shows. Light, perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, with smooth coffee flavor and the frothiest, dreamiest cream on top. Absolute perfection. Then came the macaroon cookie with pistachio on the side -- the ideal little treat. If you need a moment to reset, relax, or rest your legs, this is the place. What makes Barhar extra special is that you'll continue to see the family preparing fresh goods throughout the day. The options are endless and irresistible: buttery croissants (plain or pistachio), rosebud pastries with butter and sugar filling, baklava, cardamom cupcakes, and their incredible bread -- especially the Barhar bread, which is simply flawless (great to keep at home and freeze and use when you want it). Maybe buy like five! Ha This is a family-owned business, and it shows in every detail. Their motto, "Made with love," isn't just a saying -- it's something you can taste, feel, and experience in everything they do. If you're in Vancouver, BC, do not miss Barhar. This place is special. read more

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I visited this cafe a couple months ago and met Ali, the owner who was so friendly and kind. His cafe was so clean and warm and welcoming and the food items looked delicious!!! He let me try a coconut treat he sells. I saw many people coming and buying them. It was delicious. His coffee was good too- not too strong but not too weak. Just right for me! Very smooth too. I highly recommend stopping here next time you're in the area. read more

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Not much seats to dine-in. You have to get one of three seats to use a laptop. Food was o.k. read more

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Such a cute family owned spot in downtown Vancouver. If you're in need of a quick matcha or coffee run, look no further this the place to try. Try the matcha with honey and or their vanilla syrup. So fresh delicious and thick. Drinks came with a small coconut macaroon that was so moist and delicious. They have such a big range of baked goods from cakes to sandwiches. While ordering you can see the staff handmaking all of their bakery items which was so nice to see that everything was made in house. The staff was so kind and thoughtful and honestly felt like I was so welcome here even though it was so busy. There are both bar and table seatings styles, and clean up after yourself! read more

A cute cafe perfect for a quick pit stop. Good and fast service. Pastries look delicious. They even gave us a little chewy coconut treat to go with our coffee! Prices are a bit high but this is Vancouver after all. Coffee is smooth and tastes like quality. read more

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Our favorite coffee spot in Vancouver! We were visiting from out of town and after our first visit to Bahar Bakery and Cafe, we knew we'd be coming back every day. The staff is so friendly and welcoming--it felt like a little home away from home. The coffee is amazing, the baked goods are fresh and delicious, and the portions are super generous. We tried a few other spots during our stay, but honestly, nothing compared. Bahar is the one! read more

Bahar Cafe - Pistachio Croissant was so delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Such a cute little place! I love to support local Persian businesses Need to come back to try the pastries read more

Bahar Cafe - Turkey sandwich and iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Bahar is such a welcoming place! It's totally family-run and they're very sweet people. They have a range of baked goods and sandwiches as well as coffee and tea to accompany. The selection varies daily. Some of the baked goods are traditional Persian, some are not, but everything has that homemade feel; I always feel great like when I eat here, like I've eaten something very wholesome even after eating the desserts, which are never too sweet. The sandwiches are super simple but kind of charming in the simplicity, and the ingredients are fresh. The coffee and tea are also good. I like their steeped tea and flat white. The prices are very reasonable for downtown. They're pretty popular and the shop is a little small, but I usually manage to find a seat. read more

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Five stars all around for this cosy coffee place in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Food: 5/5 - we had a muffin and brioche which were delicious. They also offer freshly baked treats, sandwiches and desserts. They offer takeouts. Ambiance: 5/5 - nice vibe to the place with limited seating. I could sit here all day as you're surrounded by the scents of baked goods and coffee! Service: 5/5 - excellent and friendly service read more

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The drinks including matcha and coffee are solid, and the staff are friendly and happy to explain the menu if you're not familiar with some of the items. It's a chill place to grab a treat, sit with a coffee, or pick up something unique. Middle Eastern and Persian-style baked goods. The place feels warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in, and everything smells amazing. The inside is decorated very nicely! read more

Bahar Cafe - matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Warm and cozy aesthetic cafe with unique desserts and drink combinations. One of the best London fogs I've had and devoured the honey cake. Staff was so kind as well! read more

Bahar Cafe - Honey cake - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Let me say that I don't like Baghlava and avoid it at any Persian event I'm at, but I liked theirs. So, that says a lot. The energy, vibe and feel of this cute little Persian Cafe is exactly what Robson Street needed. The warm smiles and welcoming demeanor by the staff is hard to beat, and the fact that they brew their teas confirms their attitude and commitment to quality and appreciation of business. I loved their Barbari bread and I think I already mentioned how I felt about their Baghlava, and their tea having been freshly brewed was a delight. You "Bahar Cafe" are a bright light that shines on Robson Street. Keep Shining. read more

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Nice coffee and bakery option on Robson Street in the heart of downtown Vancouver! I'm glad they changed their hours to open earlier on the weekend, as we were staying at the nearby Hilton and were looking for something other than the typical chain coffeehouses. My wife had their egg, avocado, and tomato sandwich which she thought was a perfect protein alternative to sausage sandwiches nearby. Their pistachio roll was also a winner. As for coffee, their Americano was good but their mocha needed a tad more chocolate flavor. Our entire order came out quickly with big smiles by all their staff, so we will definitely be back on our next visit to try more of their pastries. read more

Bahar Cafe - Egg, Avocado, and Tomato Toast - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Visiting Vancouver for business and my stay lasted 2 weeks. I think I visited Bahar just about every day i was in town. The staff is super friendly, coffee was amazing and the pastries were extremely delicious. Tessekur ederim read more

As soon as you walk through the doors of this family run business, you're greeted with smiles, warmth, and wonderful smells of the fresh baked goods. We watched the staff preparing homemade items with love and dedication to their craft. We ordered coffees and croissants and everything was great. Based on the hundreds of positive google reviews and multiple yelps reviews, you can see why this is a good local 5 star spot to grab a quick snack and drink. read more

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Lovely. Cardamom and Pistachio inflected pastry experience with good coffee drinks. Will return!

Place was pretty busy at 9 on a Tuesday but was able to squeeze in a spot to work. Everything in their bakery looked so good, it was hard to decide what I wanted staff is friendly and would come back here again read more

This charming Persian cafe opened a week ago. It's family-owned and the baked goods are all made in house, but I found the selection was limited. The ovens are out front so you can see the baked goods as they come out. The staff was friendly and welcoming. I tried the cardamom cupcake, and while I wouldn't order this again, I would come back to try their coffee and other desserts. read more

Bahar Cafe - Selection of baked goods - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Coffee and pastries were amazing! Everything was baked fresh. Customer service was amazing as well!

Fantastic spot. Enjoyed a soy latte and chocolate croissant. Coffee was absolutely stellar- smooth, well rounded, exquisitely made. Croissant was delicious (more doughy, less flaky style). read more

Best croissant I've ever had anywhere. Not even exaggerating. Love this place and the kind people who work here. Great stop before the office in the morning or for an afternoon treat. Nice people watching on the corner of Seymour and Robson too. read more

The bakery itself is really pretty, my husband LOVED the cinnamon roll, and I did too.... Although I wish it had cream cheese frosting. The walnut pastry was very dry and was not for me, but the flavor was nice. They actually place two tiny coconut cookies on your to-go box and those things were really tasty. I would for sure return to try some other items. read more

A cute little spot in downtown Vancouver that we visited for morning coffee and pastries, and we were not disappointed. Their walnut and pistachio rolls were amazing! They also bake fresh barbari bread, and the staff was kind to make us a fresh cheese, cucumber, and tomato sandwich. Definitely worth a visit! read more

The pastries were fresh and delectable, and my London Fog was delicious. I highly recommend you give this place a try.

I have NEVER been to such a quaint and delicious bakery. Their coffee is awesome and the sweets - WOW. My girlfriend ordered almond cookies (I don't really like marzipan flavor so I didn't think I would like them) but they were incredible. With crumbles of slivered almonds and pistachios on top they were airy and light. YUMMY! This family owned boutique bakery has the staff making the goods right in front of us!!! The cinnamon rolls and traditional Persian bread "Barbari " smell fills this adorable place. I highly recommend read more

Diverse baked goods offerings with something new to consider each day of our trip. Friendly personal service from a wonderful family. All delivered in a cozy and warm setting. Perfectly located to be our favoured daily journey starting point. Thank you for being a memorable part of our Vancouver vacation. read more

Decided to try this coffee shop on a whim and it was so nice. The team who was serving us was really friendly and the cafe itself has beautiful interiors. I had the Qottab and Baklava and oh it was just the perfect snack to go with the latte. Definitely will visit again read more

Bahar Cafe - Latte, Qottab, Baklava - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazingly fresh bread! Great spot for a casual breakfast. Our kids got the cookies and they were also very good. Highly recommend this place. read more

We enjoyed great coffee, delicious pastries (nut rolls) , and the yummy tres leche cake. The service was great and they gave my daughter complementary and delicious mini coconut cookies, which was really sweet. There is a lovely warmth to the atmosphere of this cafe, which led me to read the "about us" section of their website, and I found out the cafe is dedicated to a women who tragically lost her life -- and as a testament "to the enduring power of human connection." I love that. read more

Bahar Cafe - Counter area - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Bahar Bakery has all that any customer could ask for! Delicious sweets especially the cardamom cupcake which is made to perfection, the kindest staff & owner, and a beautiful welcoming shop! Just visiting Vancouver for a few days but will always remember Bahar Bakery! read more

Bahar Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Walked past this tiny cozy bakery situated at a corner of a busy street. It's a nice spot to duck in for a break. The staff was warm and welcoming. When I got in, there wasn't much option. I bought the saffron butter bun (Bahar bun) to go. As a regular bun in a supermarket, it's fine, not good, not bad, although I can't justify paying $3+ for one supermarket bun. For an artisan Persian shop, I expected better. Taste: the bun had a bit of a chew (not in a bad way). There's a hint of butter and no saffron. The saffron butter filling was a bit crusty/dry which leads me to believe it wasn't made fresh. The black sesame on top gave the bun some flavour. I purchased 2, shared one with my Persian colleague to do a taste test. My Persian colleague too found it underwhelming, and said, "this is not a Persian bun, it's just a bun". However I would like to return to try their cardamon cake and babari bread. read more

Bahar Cafe - Bahar bun - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Hands down. Best breakfast place in the town. The service food and customer relations is fantastic.

Amazing place! Excellent products, very friendly service and nice ambiance. Various Persian specific deserts were very tasty

Pleasant vibe, good sandwiches and sweets, really good coffee and professional and nice staff. Highly recommend

Everything we tried from Sandwiches to pastries to coffee was amazing and delicious! Service was fast and friendly. The location and interiors very refreshing. Highly recommend!!! read more

This review is LONG overdue but my husband and I came here almost every single day of our vacation in Vancouver because we fell in love with this cafe! The staff was also absolutely incredible and made us feel immediately at home and even recognized us by the second time we came in. Their pastries are to die for and I'm absolutely addicted to their cardamom cupcakes and baklava! Also, their coffee is great too! The cafe is super clean, cute and has great ambiance to hang out in - we were lucky because we stumbled upon it when we needed a place to hang out while we waited for our airbnb to be ready and they were so accommodating and kind! It's been nearly a year since our trip and my husband and I are STILL talking about this place because it's that amazing (luckily thats what reminded me I needed to write this review). 1000000% worth the visit, go check them out and fall in love! read more

Phenomenal Persian pastries and bakery and reminds me of the Motherland. The Qottab is scrumptious, flaky,cardamomy, nutty, and so memorable. Our first stop from California and these pastries beat LA's Persian bakeries by a long-shot. read more

There were four of us visiting Vancouver. We went to Bahar everyday for breakfast. The food is really good. The barbari bread is great and the sweets are amazing. The coffee is also very tasty and well done. The owners and workers are absolutely wonderful. Extremely friendly and sincere and upon our last day, they gave us some cupcakes to go. The ambiance is gorgeous with all the beautiful flowers. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Vancouver. It's truly a gem with good food and a friendly staff. read more