I don't like giving two stars but I'm trying to keep my reviews honest…read more When I have time I like to seek independently owned or small chain coffee cafes. The photos online from flavor balance espresso bar convinced me to seek them out. After having a great beverage from a different small business the day prior I was excited to try here June 30th. Menus at these small shoppes offer a refreshing change from the standard places. Matchas, mistos and a "rich and decadent coffee dring with a chocolatey twist" all sounded tasty! I ordered the mocha from the kind barista. Tables and some of the regular customers filled the seats. Sadly the flavor was missing in my cup. Bland espresso and flat flavor from the chocolate was a fail for me. I wanted the "rich and decadent" to tickle my taste buds but sorrowfully they were MIA. I was left disappointed after paying for parking and $8.15 for this beverage. No offence to the cafe or the owner, this drink just wasn't for me.

It has some of the best bacon and cheese scones I've ever had, truly to die for. The mocha was…read morealso excellent, rich and well-balanced. The food and drinks alone make this spot worth visiting. The service can feel a bit cold or snobbish at times, but the incredible flavors definitely make up for it. Ambience is just okay, but with scones this good, it's easy to overlook. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

Local favourite spot. Sometimes they run out of our…read morefavourites in the display but overall good quality and excellent staff. Lots of people come through. I can see why this place is loved.

Projekt Blend Café Bistro welcomes you with a charming, rustic vibe…read more Inside, the café feels like a quiet creative corner. It's the kind of spot where time slows down -- ideal for a relaxed coffee, a catch-up with a friend, or some solo creative work. The pastry is very delicious and some even with subtle of Filipino-style influence.

We were shocked by this cafe - some of the best brunch we have EVER had, and we consider ourselves…read morefoodies. We prefer casual, scratch made dining and this hit the SPOT! 100/10. The Smoked salmon eggs Benedict? Fuhgeddaboutit! The best eggs Benny I've ever had, no question. The side salad was delicious - I love the radish and the dressing was my favorite - even my husband was stealing salad from my plate and he's not a veggie-guy! The smoked salmon was perfect and fresh, and the bread was croissant toast and it was perfect and not too crispy. Absolutely heavenly. There's a seasoning or herbs in the hollandaise I really enjoy - particularly the thyme!!! A must try, in my opinion, if you enjoy smoked salmon. My husband had the chorizo hash, also recommended! A very deep flavor - almost reminiscent of a shakshouka. The poached eggs were beautiful - runny yolk! Great toast. The sausage was more of a mild chorizo. The draft IPA was really great and a nice surprise to see. They also have coffee and a wide range of pastries that look incredible. I can't wait to try the pan au chocolate we bought, but I'm really looking forward to the bread pudding!! Very kind and patient staff. Self seating, which can get chaotic but they manage it well. Cute aesthetic. Cozy! Highly recommend if you're in Langley.

Cute bakery right across from the Village Antiques Mall in Fort Langley. I stopped by yesterday and…read moregot a Chai Latte, Fruit Tart, and Raspberry Meringue. The Latte and Tart were really good! The meringue seemed like it may have been sitting out too long, as it was no longer crispy. But there were so many amazing pastries to choose from, so definitely lots of variety. The girls working here were super nice too. I would definitely come here again!

- great food - great coffee…read more - friendly service - beautiful ambiance Worth a trip!

Love the baking + coffee here…read more I've been multiple times and there is always a decent selection of baked goods and sweets. Also some packaged items. There is plenty of seating a very bright interior and patio space and free parking underground. Always super friendly staff here. Great coffee !!! I will definitely be back to eat in the restaurant side.

Nice coffee shop here in Langley. Located in a place with a…read morelot of parking. Amazing customer service by the register and barista. Ambiance is cozy and relaxed. The place has many coffee options, Matcha, Smootheis, Pastries, a few Vegan options. There was soup, paninis and a couple other eating options. We ordered a Latte, Lavender Latte, Pina Colada Smoothie, Croissant and a Chicken Panini. Everything was made delicately. Each drink tasted amazing and the panini was super fresh. Definitley will come back.

Gratia is our go to for coffee and breakfast when we're in town. Staff is friendly and the line…read more(when there is one), moves swiftly. Their pastries are amazing, love their pistachio croissants with chocolate, and their pot pie, and Benny's. Great bagels and breakfasts also. In the afternoon it s a nice quiet place to work (free WiFi) or recharge over a quiet coffee and snack.

I love the cozy and cute vibe of this place! (There are hidden bears all over the cafe, so keep an…read moreeye out for them!) My boyfriend loves the coffee here, and it's always nice to walk over and support a local business. The service is always pretty quick and attentive, too! I'm not a coffee person, but I've tried their Italian sodas, which were, unfortunately, pretty bitter. They do also have smoothies, and those were pretty good.

If to love coffee you have to come to this cafe. Their coffee is awesome!…read more I usually have the turkey cranberry sandwich, which is my ultimate fav The staff is nice, the service is a little slow which can slow down your day. The place is pretty busy which is a a good sign that they are doing well. I know someone that stays she always come here for her coffee if she's in the area rather than Starbucks. That's loyalty and the sign of a true coffee lover.

Such a lovely little cafe tucked away in an industrial complex. It's a little hard to get to and a…read morelittle bit difficult to spot (they don't have a very visible sign), but once you find it, the place is amazing. The inside feels like you've been transported to Asia despite the shop's unassuming exterior. There are lots of delicious pastries to choose from. Their specialty are dacquoise and cakes. They also have a variety of coffee and tea. There are lots of tables inside and the decorations are gorgeous. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. When I came on a weekend midday, there was no one in the cafe, so it's an excellent place to sit and enjoy a drink in peace :)

Finally we came to try earthling bakery in port Coquitlam. I heard about it for long when they are…read moredoing online sale. Now you can find their products in many supermarkets or cafe. The cafe is also the production place so you can see the pastries made fresh in front of you. I brought 4 almond meringue dacquoises and a Madeline cake for takeout. Personally, I liked the double chocolate flavor the most as it tastes less sweet than others. The dacquoise shells are fluffy and crispy and taste lighter than the regular macaroons. If you like French pastry and sweet buttercream, give this local bakery a try.

My favorite season has arrived -- the Vancouver Croissant Crawl Festival! I visited Bjornbar bakery…read morein Burquitlam. What I got Banana Bread Croissant Flaky layers wrapped around rich banana bread, dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. I visit here very often, however, I haven't bought croissant for a while. This special item's dough was not buttery and crispy texture as before. It was a bit too light and airy. And Banana bread filling was very thin slice.. Not sure their patisserie chef or recipe has changed I can't judge based on only 1 croissant, I must try other croissant item to compare.

I got the Cheesy Bar, Fruity Bar, Lemon Meringue Bar, Mango Bar, Matcha Bar, Spumoni Bar, and…read morePistachio marzipan croissant. I love almond croissants and I also love marzipan. Unfortunately, its quite hard to find marzipan in the lower mainland. So you can imagine that I was quite excited when I saw they had one on the menu. At first glance the chocolate drizzle on top looked too little, but it was just the right amount. The all butter croissant was perfectly flaky. I heated mine up in the toaster oven for a few mins. The amount of filling that was inside amazed me. However, it would have been more enjoyable if it was more spread out, instead of a "log" of filling. Also, after warming up the pastry, the bottom was extremely oily. So oily that it was literally dripping. The meringue on the Lemon Meringue Bar was a bit deflated and dry. The lemon flavor wasn't overly powerful. The Mango Bar, mango flavor was very mild. I would have liked to taste something a bit more prominent. Also, I didnt like thay they added so much sugar to the Graham Cracker crust. The Spumoni Bar tasted mostly of coconut, but the bar was super flavorful and tasty. The Cheesy Bar cheesecake texture was nice and light. The Fruity Bar was very tasty. Although I wouldn't say that it tasted like strawberry. I liked the crunchy texture from the white chocolate covered rice krispies. I liked the Matcha it could have used a touch more matcha, but I know not everyone likes a super strong matcha flavor. My top picks would be SpumoniBar, Matcha, and Fruity Bar. However, I feel that all of the bars could use more flavor. Additionally, I would like to note the fantastic customer service that I received. I had a dog with me and she has major separation anxiety. One of the staff members noticed us and was kind enough to offer to watch the dog while I quickly ordered inside. I would rate the croissants 4.5 stars, the bars 3.8 stars and the customer service 5 stars.