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I'm not a vegan. I'm about as close to being a vegan as a…read morefish is to climbing a tree and eating a banana. I'm as carnivorous as it gets. This is my Vegan Story at Cafe Crema. Stepping into others' imprinted snow footsteps trying not to slip and fall onto the newly fallen snow, we made it into Cafe Crema in West Vancouver. The first thing with this place that gets you is the vibe. Mood lighting, lovely high tables and plenty of space. You can sit there, and daydreaming in this place is highly encouraged preferably with a glass of bold red and a slice of Margherita Pizza. I didn't really know what I wanted, which rarely happens, but this was one of those special occasions where you just let spontaneity take over. I was going to just have a coffee, but as I approached the register area to order my Americano, I kept seeing this glimmer in the corner of my eye. It was quite bright, but just a glimmer, so I looked over and it was just this muffin sitting there in the display. I asked the cashier what muffin that was, and I was told that it was the Vegan Banana Chocolate Muffin. "Vegan?" I asked. He said, "Yup." I almost walked away trying to find something else, but the damn thing looked so good. So, reluctantly I decided to try a Vegan Muffin. I said to myself, "well, what's the worst that could happen? I'll just throw it out if I don't like it." That winking-luring Vegan muffin was so good that it actually trumped many of the dairy based muffins I've had in the past. I'll tell you how and why. First, it was rich, creamy, dense, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. You could taste the Cocoa and hint of Banana and nuts throughout. As much as all the ingredients together gave the muffin its wonderful taste, you could also taste each component individually. I don't have a sweet tooth at all, and it's rare to find me ordering desert or eating muffins. I ate this damn thing like I just discovered the taste of sweet for the first time. Between this awesome Vegan muffin, the great Americano and this cozy little lamp on the table and the beautiful glowing white snow on Bellevue Drive, this indeed was a memorable experience and a one time love affair with a Vegan Muffin. (No, I hadn't smoked anything that day.)

This place is cool! Came on a weekend so it was a bit busy,…read morebasically you can't work on weekends. Popped in to get iced mocha and it hit the spot. Would definitely come back here again on a weekday so it's not busy

Beautifully restored mid-century modern building placed in an amazing area with great views along…read morethe way there. We enjoyed our food and the service was friendly. Car people in particular will enjoy this place.

Tasty local Korean doughnut chain. This location is located close to the water, just W of Horseshoe…read moreBay Park. According to the website, this chain is named after the owner's golden retriever. It sure looks happy. Parking is available in front of the building, as well as along various village side streets. The inside is nice and modern. Funky looking speaker system (it's functional) in the corner. Great view of the water. There are also a couple of outdoor tables to the E of the building. Staff are friendly and cheerful. No complaints. The doughnuts are a bit pricey but they sure are delicious. I really like "Asian" style doughnuts as they are less sweet than their western counterparts. I had the matcha cream and could definitely taste the matcha. Will be trying their other locations at some point. Recommended.

What a lovely discovery in a beautiful place. We stumbled upon Goldie's during a morning…read moreexploration drive and it could not have been more perfect. The drive itself led us to an incredible bay that genuinely felt like we'd been transported to Alaska--calm, wild, and breathtaking--and then there was this cozy little gem waiting for us. Any place named after a dog and so welcoming to dogs instantly wins my heart. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, even though the place was bustling with happy locals and travelers alike. Every pastry in the case looked beautiful and tempting, making it nearly impossible to choose. The coffee, though--absolutely perfect. Smooth, balanced, and exactly what you want on a crisp morning adventure. Goldie's felt like one of those special finds you don't plan for but remember long after. If you're anywhere nearby, it's a must-stop.

How did I only just discover this place? These are easily some of the best cream puffs I've ever…read morehad. On my first visit, I wasn't sure what the Zaku Zaku cream puff was, so the staff kindly let me try a sample. I was sold immediately. The custard was light and creamy, and the choux was perfectly crisp on the outside. The flavor brought me right back to a cream puff I had years ago in Saitama. It was such a familiar taste, and I hadn't been able to find it again until now. I'm so happy I found it here. I came back the following week, but unfortunately most of the popular items were already sold out. I'll definitely be back to work my way through the rest of the menu. I might even get my birthday cake from here this year!

Our daughter has recently gotten into Tiramisu so she requested Tiramisu for her birthday cake…read more This was pretty exciting for me cuz it's been several years now of her only ever wanting an ice cream cake for her birthday. It's been a few years since the last time we had a non ice cream cake for her birthday. I had fun researching online where to buy her Tiramisu cake from. Looked at sizes, shapes, prices....etc. Finally settled on this Tiramisu cake from Patisserie Le Pont. Awesome choice! Very very happy with this Tiramisu cake. The coffee flavor was very strong and the sweetness level was nicely balanced. A lot of other places made their Tiramisu cakes very fancy looking. This one had the more simple, traditional look which I preferred. It also made it easier to slice and share. The one thing that could have been better...there was so much coffee in this Tiramisu that it seemed to somehow spill out of the cake and onto the cake board. This made things a bit messy. I had to search for a platter in the kitchen that would be big enough to hold the cake on the cake board as the board was too messy for us to lay it straight onto the table. Love that it was loaded with coffee, but it was possibly a bit too much or else some new method needs to be found for keeping the coffee from spilling out and making things messy. Highly highly recommend this Tiramisu cake. It was sooooo good!

Super busy place and thats the only downfall. Otherwise its…read morea great spot with fantastic pizza. Prosciutto Asparagus stood out the most. Margherita tasted so fresh. Hot honey sausage barely had any flavour, I think I was unlucky and grabbed pieces that didnt have any flavour just arugula. They were all good, even the pepperoni.

Hey this is a great place to get a beer and a pizza. I've never heard of a pop up before, so I…read morelearned this might be a temporary location that is built to be near a new mixed use development. You can check out what the developer is doing, have a beer, and enjoy a great view. The Shed is conveniently located near trailheads so if you are hiking or biking you can stop in after to relieve the epic moments with your pals. We were hiking at the salmon hatchery and Lynn Canyon so I guess they are close. I don't know, I wasn't driving. We had a couple beers from the small but thoughtful menus and a pepperoni pizza. The pizza was amazingly good for the location. Definitely worth trying. The Shed is built with repurposed shipping containers and well executed. The washroom was well heated and comfortable. Service was quick and friendly. I like this place!

This little place has amazing ambiance. A beautiful porch like sitting area with huge windows and…read morecurved glass ceilings. Wonderful furnishings and details. Oh and the pastries. Just wonderful. The scone was one of the best I had - fluffy, buttery, just perfect. The brioche was wonderful too. So great space and great pastries, what else can you ask for?

Looking for a hot drink on a rainy day? London Fog Latte…read morefrom CC Violin Patisserie & Cafe would be a great choice! Their London Fog Latte is different from what you normally have, it's so smooth fragrant Was going to by some cakes home as well, but everything was sold out when I went You should definitely try them out when passing by West Vancouver!

We tried the tourtière, a French Canadian minced meat pie, and it was delicious and well seasoned…read more The crust was surprisingly good; I usually skip pie crust, but this one was worth eating. We liked it enough to buy a frozen tourtière to take home, and also picked up the steak and Guinness pie since apparently that's their most popular one. The lighting inside is quite dim, which creates a vibe but also makes the menu a bit hard to read if you don't have the best vision. We wanted to try the carrot cake since it's mentioned in so many reviews, but it was sold out. Will have to come back and try that next time.

This place sucks. We have been buying bread there weekly for years but we got a bad loaf a few days…read moreago where it was badly mixed and the centre was uncooked flour. We went back today to have them replace it and they refused because she had already eaten part of the loaf so couldn't return the "whole" loaf. Think of it, they charge the highest price for a loaf of bread in the province ($15.00), yet when they screw up the manager refused to make good. This is unmitigated greed, they take the maximum from you but when they screw up there is no giving back. Also they put no value on loyalty. My wife has been going there weekly for years had they had no reluctance in saying no to her.

There may be a Starbucks conveniently across the street, but the superior cuppajoe is found here at…read morethe Lookout, perched on a platform overlooking scenic Horseshoe Bay and its ferry dock. The staff here were friendly, personably, and a little goofy (in the best way imaginable), and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her delicious (and VERY reasonably priced) iced matcha tea, which she sipped away at happily, while we lounged about in the park, watching our son dig away in the sandbox.

Great location and views. Fun specialty lattes. I enjoyed the blue lavender. Drip coffee was not…read moreour favorite.