Came here for the instragramable buns. They did not disappoint. Since this was our 3rd dessert spot…read moreof the evening, we only got 2. Also, go early so that you have more bun options - they do sell out of certain flavors the later it gets. Luckily we were still able to get the two that we wanted which were black sesame and a custard buns. They were not only super cute, but they were really delicious as well. The fillings were very strong in flavor and did not disappoint. There was enough searing when I went. Next time I will have to try their coconut drinks and desserts!

Why 5 stars? Because I couldn't pass up the opportunity to eat this and it met my expectation…read more --- --- --- Okay full disclosure, this is how my Wednesday night went: 1) Most expensive dinner of my life in the form of Omakase (which ended with two sweet courses) 2) Well, it's my last night in Vancouver, so I might as well hit up one of the dessert places I have bookmarked. 3) Well, I just had one of those dessert places, but I REALLY want to try Babatang Robson too, so what the hell -- I'm on vacation. So technically this was dessert #3 over the course of not even an hour. The good thing is that this was not an overwhelmingly sweet or heavy dessert. It really went down with the same ease as just a regular mango would have, but it just had some extra (mostly natural) stuff. I'd happily enjoy this deliciousness on a regular basis if I lived in Vancouver. There were a ton of menu items that looked appealing, so I'm might even be their best customer.

When I was visiting the city for work, my close friend wanted to take me here to taste their…read moredoughnuts. As I love desserts, I was so excited to see Chinatown and visit this place for the first time. This place was located in an area that would be best to walk with a friend or a small group- I was not quite prepared to see and experience what was going on all around. Finally, we made it there and were glad to order some doughnuts. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by the sweet smell of doughnuts and the two friendly staff. Everything looked so good, so narrowing down our pick was very hard! At the end, we ordered two flavours- Matcha and Tiramisu. The matcha doughnut was soft and the filling was light yet full of matcha flavour that one would expect, I loved every bite! My friend had the tiramisu doughnut and she said that she enjoyed the fluffy texture of the dough and the creamy filling- it felt like eating tiramisu in a doughnut form. If you love simple yet high quality ingredients, this place is the perfect place to get your sweet cravings fixed!

These donuts are delicious. Nicely well-risen dough and very light, airy cream. We got a…read morestrawberry cream donut and I have no complaints. I could see some people balking at the $6 price, but I consider these a special treat. The location itself leaves something to be desired since it feels like it is under construction except for the pastry counter. No furniture and the floors look unfinished. Definitely not a place to hang out. Brendan's Rating: 3.0 Charlotte's Rating: 3.0 Shanying's Rating: 3.0 Winston's Rating: 4.0

La Parfait is a stellar choice if you are looking for exceptional desserts with unique, interesting…read moreflavor profiles. My wife and I stopped in during an evening walk, and it completely delivered. We tried the banana split and the cone parfait, both of which were incredibly rich and flavorful. A standout favorite was the pistachio ice cream on the cone--highly recommend giving that a try. We will definitely be coming back again!

Really good crepes and ice cream! I ordered a Nutella pistachio crepe with a scoop of pistachio ice…read morecream. Not the BEST crepe I've ever had but very good. If it were a bit thinner and a bit more buttery - would be perfect. Pistachio cream filling was yummy. Pistachio ice cream pretty good too. Service was good, they were really nice. Just prepare to wait cause crepes do take a while to make.

I enjoyed the coffee and matcha latte from Thierry two days in a row during my 4 mile walk with my…read morepup at Ambleside Park. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, I could tell the latte was brewed using high-quality coffee beans, and my matcha latte had premium matcha powder. The dessert display was a treat for the senses. The decor was on point and elegant. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They even offered a water bowl for my pup, and the patio was heated. I am planning to come back and enjoy my drinks again tomorrow.

I love to order thick hot chocolate in all my travels and always excited to find a city that serves…read moreit. To me it's almost like a melted chocolate bar I ordered the dark chocolate hot chocolate and it was very good And very sweet people work here

Here's my hot-take about Nero Waffles...the BRUSSELS square waffle are 100% must-try, whereas their…read moreLIÈGE circular waffles was a hard pass. My friend & I tried: -Smashed avocado BRUSSELS savoury waffle (4/5) really enjoyed the taste of the cheese infused crispy, airy, but melt-in-your-mouth waffle on its own. I wished there were 2 poached eggs rather than just the 1. I'd also rather the salad and avocado on the side instead. -Ham & Cheese LIÈGE stuffed waffle (3.5/5) the waffle itself wasn't too impressive, liked the stuffing though -Pistachio & Vanilla custard mini LIÈGE waffles (2.5/5) again, the waffle texture was unimpressive, dense & softer, not crispy. Vanilla custard was nice and you can see vanilla bean flecks. Pistachio flavour was ok Overall, I would come back just for their BRUSSELS waffle and during brunch time as they have the Benedict option!

Service by Scarlett was awesome! She's so kind! It wasn't too busy when we went so it was a nice…read moreand chill outing. We got two mini liege waffles, a tiramisu waffle and matcha (half sweet). Raspberry liege: 7.1/10 Lemon liege 8.2/10 Tiramisu: 7/10 Half sweet matcha: 6/10 (our fault for asking for half sweet tho!) I'll definitely come back to try a savoury offering!

Ordered a Mango Black Sticky rice. Oooohh, the BEST! Super fresh mango. Smooth super light…read morefluffy shaved milk, black sticky rice. Marvelous combo

Yum! My first time having bingsu and I definitely prefer it over HK or Taiwanese shaved ice…read more Heavenly texture. I wish instead of cheesecake it was some mochi texture but it was still amazing with the chunks of cheesecake, mango and ice cream. The milk snow was soo tender. A bit pricey but I guess that's the economy? Would return if I had a serious craving but deterred slightly by the price.

A good assortment of pastries and surprisingly some savoury items for reasonable prices. There's a…read morelot of fruit forward flavour combinations like mango, strawberry and raspberry. Also a lot of red bean. For savoury, they have large paninis and lasagna. The service is friendly and there's sufficient indoor seating.

I really enjoyed their matcha latte! I got the red bean donut, but it was a bit too sweet for my…read moretaste.

Holy cow! Amazing…read more We ordered the Oreo, Mango and Banana. Banana was the biggest hit but they were all great. new love

Loved their mango bingsu!! It's like soft, fluffy snow! Mangoes were fresh and sweet!! So good!read more

It's a nice place for Asian dessert. They also have some Hong Kong style snacks and Asian dim sum I…read morehave yet to try. I like getting their tofu dessert though. And right now (not sure until when) they have a giant sandpit installed in the middle of their store. If you spend $25, you get to play with their toy excavator. And if you collect over 30g of gems, you can spin the wheel and win prizes. (Big prize = $20 coupon) Great for keeping kids and adults that are still kids at heart (myself included), happily occupied.

Along with yummy nostalgic HK desserts in a 9-box set, the store is decorated with HK famous neon…read moremarquee signs, miniature models and a super fun RC excavator challenge central gravel pit. Challenge started whenever a $25 in-store purchase was met. Loved by kids big or small. We came multiple times during our short trip in Vancouver. Definitely a treat and a hidden gem! Thanks to all the staffs who were helpful and friendly too!!

Waaah I loved this place! Vancouver, how lucky you are to have Konbiniya!…read more Walking into this place felt a little bit like being transported into Japan. I'm from the Bay Area and we have our fair share of Japanese grocery stores (shout out to Niiya in Japantown in San Francisco) but I was very excited to see the selection here. Definitely came across items I've never seen before like a Takoyaki flavored Ramune. It was extremely discounted just fyi probably for good reason. They even had Japanese canned drinks stored hot like in Japan! The take away Japanese desserts also looked good. This place is right on Robson street so a great place to grab a snack, drink, pick me up while shopping. Prices seemed reasonable. One caveat is that it can get busy in here and the aisles are small so it felt a little crowded but that's sort of like Japan as well lol so not a big deal for me. Added to the ambience. Checkout was quick and easy!

Wonderful little slice of Japan tucked into Robson Street. Extensive selection of all manner of…read morecandies, onigiri (rice and seasonings wrapped in crisp seaweed), matcha-flavoured snacks, soy sauces, numerous styles of miso paste...you get the idea. It sounds crowded - and it is - but once you push your way to the back of the store, you'll find a tiny Japan tour travel agency and a shelf of clearance items at rock-bottom prices. Service is cheerful, personable and brisk. The store also houses a takeaway crepe and ice cream shop - the crepes are actually better than the ones I've had in Tokyo.