I came across this cafe on google search and decided to try it out with a couple of my friends on…read moreour girls coffee It is a small cozy cafe split with a florist. Selections are decent. however the menu is very confusing as they have a posted menu online, a digital menu via QR code and some posted menus. Unfortunately the menus were not in sync. My friend saw a couple of things she wanted to try from the online menu and was told they do not have those items. There are combo on the spot which are not their online menu and the digital menu. We ordered the chicken panini, a small mango bingsu and an order of tue mochi bubble waffle and taro milk tea. The food is very good. there is decent amount of ingredients in the chicken panini (which i forgot to take a picture of). The mochi bubble waffle was decent and i liked the taro milk tea as well. The bingsu was very well made but the price is a bit on the high end given the size. Overall service was good too

A fun hole in the wall dessert spot x flower shop!…read more Essentially there's a dessert counter in a shared space with a flower shop operated by the one owner - super adorbable concept, the boss was so nice to introduce his menu to us as well! Located on the same block as quite a few other popular HK dessert spots, I more inclined to go to Rose Cafe because it's quieter and a more comfortable environment to relax and sit around in. The boss mentioned they can make anything for us (!) including ginger milk, the sago desserts and that they event have the pistachio paste (yum!). For a quick dessert run - I opted for the small mango shaved iced, it's served with nice and ripe mango chunks, and a fresh mango shaved ice base. For just about $10 it's worth the dessert stop! They had a nice menu of several classic HK items - from deep fried chicken wings, to bubble waffles to pearl based drinks that only HK locals would order. Worth a try if and when you're in the Nanaimo / Kingsway area! Also (!) - very reasonably priced flowers and potted plants!!!

Beautiful place across from the river. Full of light, comfortable and attractive seating. Staff…read moreshy but helpful, efficient and courteous. The cakes are works of art, light as air, delicious and top quality. We had the strawberry (sooo good) and chocolate brûlée. The latte and mocha were both excellent, top level fresh beans.

Oui Patisserie is such a lovely little cafe! The location is a bit tucked away in a more industrial…read morearea, but the space is beautifully renovated and I really like their furniture. The parking is a bit tight but we visited when they weren't busy so it was fine. The staff were super friendly and the service was very fast. We ordered two slices of cake and they brought it over with waters as soon as we sat down. The cakes were also delicious. I really enjoyed the flavours and they were soft and fluffy. The price seemed slightly expensive, especially given their non-central location.

This was our 2nd visit for High Tea at Candy Rock Cafe. Still a 5 star phenomenal experience, but I…read morewill be honest and say it was just a "tad" less phenomenal than last time. The two things that were not up to the same standard as last time were the butterfly wings on the strawberry mousse, and the Raspberry Madeleine. Last time we came here...everything was edible, including the butterfly wings. The butterfly wings were made of an edible rice paper last time. This time, the wings were smaller and made of plastic, so it was just for decoration. Still lovely and delicious but, not as mind blowing as it was with the bigger, edible wings. As for the Raspberry Madeleine, the pictures I took last time showed a tiny bit of edible gold dusted onto the Raspberry Madeleine. This time there was no gold on top of the Madeleine. It was exactly as last time, covered with a raspberry chocolate but no gold. Again, still lovely and delicious but just slightly less impressive than last time. Everything else though was top notch. Visually appealing and an absolute delight to eat as well. For some reason, it felt like there was a larger selection of sandwiches on the bottom tier than I remember there being last time. I could be mistaken. My memory is not as sharp as it used to be. It's possible they just rearranged some stuff. Perhaps they had more stuff on the middle tier last time, and then just brought it down to the bottom tier this time. Anyways, for whatever reason...it felt like there were more sandwiches. Either way, not complaints. Every single morsel at this place is delicious!!! Highly recommend this place. It is one of the best High Teas anywhere! They have some very talented people in their bakery/ kitchen. I saw this really amazing Labubu cake in their display case! They're good for more than just High Tea at this place. If you've got any special ideas in mind for a birthday, you might consider checking in with Candy Rock Cafe & Bakery for the occasion! Their food is all visually stunning and tastes good too!

I really enjoyed visiting Candy Rock Café in North Vancouver. The space is cozy and inviting, and…read moretheir chocolates and cakes are both beautiful and delicious. Sahar is super talented so, if you're looking for a custom cake, this is the place to get it. I also tried their high tea (by advance booking) and was impressed by how well put together it was. There were 4 different sandwiches, savoury items, a seasonal scone and a selection of sweet treats and cakes. Everything was delicious and spot on. On weekends they also serve brunch, which I can't wait to tey. The owners are super friendly and make you feel like welcome. Def worth stopping by.

Stopped in Nine Bar Coffee while out on a walk and there was a small line out the door; generally a…read moregood sign! The line moved quickly even with just one barista working and the spot was absolutely perfect. Good music, fresh pastries being delivered, a wall full of photos of customers' dogs and coffee that was really nice. My wife opted for the iced caramel latte with oat milk and a chocolate croissant while I went for a hot cup of coffee. She raved about both the latte and the pastry and the coffee was brewed fresh and was bursting with flavor. We sat on a bench just down the street from the shop and the line was steady for a while. If we lived in the area, this would certainly pass as our neighborhood coffee shop but visitors to Vancouver also need to check this place out and you'll definitely enjoy!

noticed this relatively new coffee shop in the area and tried to visit a couple of times but there…read morewas no seat. Finally walked by and noticed an empty table so decided to try. it is a very tiny neighbourhood coffee shop. All the staff were super friendly and welcoming. I got my usual espresso macchiato and a walnut chocolate chip cookie. The espresso macchiato was very well made. Just the coffee beans are a bit sour which is not my preference. The walnut chocolate chip cookie was amazing! definitely recommend it. Nice to have a nice coffee shop opened in the area. for sure will try othet items too

It was so cute inside and we had a great time! Our only complaint is that we wished the savory…read moredishes were a little tastier. The desserts were fine but the savory items needed a little more flavor and fillings except their quiche. The quiche was very good! The teas were good but you need to ask for sugar and creamer, if you like that. The service was good and prompt! We'd come back again if we were visiting.

I came here for my birthday and was hoping for a special experience. The place is cute ish, but I…read morewouldn't say it's rave worthy. There are definitely cafes that are cuter. We had to wait a while before a server came and asked us for what tea's we wanted. The food didn't arrive until half an hour into the experience. We received a warm quiche first, which was quite delicious. The rest of the food was alright, some of the savoury food was fairly inedible. The staff were nice and didn't rush us, which was a pleasant surprise compared to other afternoon tea places. Overall the afternoon tea experience was nothing special, the food was mediocre at best. I took photos selectively to try and get the cutest angles possible. You could even see the staff prepping the food in the background, which was unusual. The food portions were also smaller than most afternoon tea spots!

popped into newly opened octave cafe, where matchstick used to be on 1328 richards street…read more the space has a cute, relaxing vibe with light wood finishes, warm lighting, cozy seating, vinyl records on display, and speakers tucked into the corners. definitely the kind of spot where you can settle in for a while. grabbed a strawberry matcha with oat milk and it was legit. the matcha came through nicely, rich and vibrant, without getting lost in the strawberry, and it wasn't overly sweet. free wifi, plenty of people working on their laptops, and a calm atmosphere that makes it easy to focus or just hang out for a bit. solid addition to the neighbourhood.

the sky had that washed out, endless grey, the kind that presses down on the city. the trees were…read morestill vibrant, their leaves scattered thick across the sidewalk. puddles gathered along the curbs, slick with light from passing cars. i tried to sidestep the biggest puddles, thankful for my boots and umbrella. typical vancouver weather. by the time i reached west 4th and trafalgar, 3:06 pm, i was ready for another caffeine break. i slipped into café lokal and was greeted warmly, the kind of place that feels like someone forgot to tell it the world outside is wet and miserable. inside: mismatched chairs, repurposed wood, the faint scent of coffee and something sweet. eclectic charm everywhere, nothing quite matches, but it just works. the fireplace in the corner wasn't turned on, though it didn't need to be, the place was warm and dry. gaetz and gilberto played soothingly and quietly in the background. the baristas moved with calm, unhurried ease, the kind of rhythm that only slow afternoons know. i ordered another matcha latte with oat milk, my second of the day. it came out too hot, the matcha powder scorched, the taste lost. but i didn't mind. through the window, the rain kept falling, steady and unrelenting. outside, the city moved on through the rain, people passed by, shoulders hunched, heads down. inside, it felt like time had decided to rest for a while.

Love the vibe in this cozy cafe! The food and coffee are high quality and fresh. I had the…read morebutternut squash soup and flat white while my friend enjoyed an Americano and avocado salad. They gave each of us a piece of truffle with our coffee. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. Lots of parking on the street. We were lucky to get a table on Saturday noon. Busy place but so welcoming!

We love to relax at Cloud and Shine with a tea or coffee and a treat…read more Spacious and airy place to watch the world go by.

Excited to have a bubble tea shop so close, as well as a place with such phenomenal unique…read morecroissants! I grabbed the brown sugar milk tea and it was good! The pearls were a touch softer than I'm use to but I thoroughly enjoyed my drink. Staff were quick and friendly and the interior was bright and beautiful! This place is huge and can be a great studying spot for someone who wants a not cramped coffee shop.