A very good taco place in New Westminster, by Sapperton area. It was busy when we got there around…read more530pm. Tacos come in 3s and for meat options, you have: Carne Asada - flank steak Pollo Asado - grilled xhicken Pastor - pork marinated with onion and pineapple Carnitas - pulled pork Barbacoa - lamb Pollo Pibil - slow roasted Chicken Chorizo - Mexican Saussage Pescado - Deep Fried Basa Fish (Extra $.50) Veggie Mix - Cactus, Corn, Onion, Zucchini, Tomato We got 2 orders on tacos and had steak, pork, pulled pork, lamb and chorizo. The pulled pork and lamb were a little drier than other places but the flavor was good. The chorizo and steak were tasty, and juicy. We also got flautas where the blend of ingredients was well balanced. The atmosphere was cozy, with the patio lights going around the interior, even though we were in booths. **

A friend and I were craving tacos but didn't want to travel too far from my place so we decided to…read moretry out Taco Factory in New Westminster. We ordered the pico de Gallo with tortilla chips ($10), my friend ordered the taco combo (3 tacos), and I ordered the lamb burrito. The pico de Gallo was decent but was a bit pricy for $10 - there was a lot more pico de Gallo than chips. Both the taco order and burrito dish came with a nice surprise - a side of fries and a mole sauce. The fries were crunchy, fresh, and delicious. The mole is made from a Mexican pepper that has a nice smokey flavour and kick - both my friend and I loved the sauce! The lamb burrito was really tasty and the smokey delicious mole sauce went wonderfully with it. Along with the crispy fries, I was a happy camper. My friend was also happy with his 3 tacos (1 each of the fried basa fish, Al pastor, and Pollo) and agreed that he would return here. Our only complaint was that they only had one server for the entire restaurant so service was a little slow but the server was very friendly.

I revisited Bakd cookies to try another unique matcha drink creation. This time, I tried Frosted…read moremint Matcha latte! The presentation was so tempting. The generous amount of whipped cream on the top of matcha latte. This whipped cream had mint flavor. The mint flavor was not overpowering, so, it was paired with Matcha latte so well! I was quite surprised this creation! Matcha flavor was strong and staff carefully crafted each drinks one by one. Sweetness level was also good. I highly recommend this matcha latte! This is a limited item!

I got their lavender fog, blueberry streusel, and almond croissant. The cookies are best warmed up…read more The texture is a crunchy outside soft and chewy inside. I really enjoyed the almond croissant had a nice filling. Id say this time around their cookies were a bit harder on the outside than usual and were a bit less enjoyable. Even after warming them up in the microwave they were still to hard in the outside layers.

This is my go-to spot when I don't have much time to spare but still want something packed with…read moreflavor. My absolute favorite is the Laksa. The staff are always friendly, and the service is prompt. I hope they will stay here for a long time.

Shiok does authentic Singaporean food! They have loads of options that you can only find in a…read moreSingaporean establishment and their decor includes alot of history and culture. I will say the noodle soup is a bit on the spicier side (even the ones not advertised as spicy) and the portions are a bit smaller compared to other similarly priced locations in the area.

I HAD to return! I've been craving another one of their mocha lattes!…read more I just had to see if the craft was consistent visit to visit. Yes, I'm glad to report! I returned and ordered the same drink mocha latte with soy and it was just as delicious as my first visit-not a first time fluke! I brought my mother and ordered a gluten free muffin this time. I like the muffin more than the gluten free loaf slice on my previous visit. Both baristas were super friendly to all the patrons who came and went during our stay. Tip: If you choose to dine in, your beverages and food will be served on dish wear accompanied with metal cutlery in place of paper cups and plates. It's a nice touch that upgrades your visit to a cafe instead of a grab and go spot.

I decided to stop here for a drink after avoiding this place for several years. It was not busy on…read morea Saturday afternoon. The heat was probably keeping people away during the hottest time of the day. I had a matcha latte. It was ok. Not too sweet and pretty foamy. The place was quite cozy with books lining the shelves and the bench covered with throws which made it looked inviting. But I'm a bit leery of sitting on that as sometimes I wonder how often those throws are washed. I rather sit in regular chairs where it can be wiped down easily to clean if needed. The food looked good but we didn't try any as we already ate. Maybe next time if I'm in the area.

Great service and an awesome chat with the owner -- such a kind and passionate guy. The Neapolitan…read morepizza cooked in their gas oven was absolutely delicious. Light, airy crust with the perfect char and super fresh ingredients. Definitely coming back!

Tucked away in a corner of the Victoria hill neighborhood. Limited seating so go early-ish. The…read moreambience is pretty cozy. We ordered a queen Margherita and the holy cow pizza. Both were absolutely scrumptious. The base was perfectly balanced with salt and softness. The chilli oil was delicious. A bit pricier though. Also, we were not told that chilli oil costs extra, just asked if we wanted it. Our server sat us at the large table because all of the others were full. There is one more waitress who appears to be the boss or manager in some sort. She was quite arrogant when she approached us and told us, "You're not allowed to use all of the seats because this is a community table." We were just settling in and were unaware that it was a community table. I suppose in the service profession, there are better ways to phrase some things than to swoop in and command guests. Despite the fact that the pizza was delicious, we may not want to return to dine in. Service really matters to us. Even if the ambience and food is good, if the service make us feel uncomfortable and offended, it leaves a sour taste in our mouth.

I had a regular lamb donair…read more The staff got to work and in about 6 minutes they were grilling it in front of me The flavour was terrific. Will return in the future.

My no-brainer go to ordering in spot for shawarma. Absolutely obsessed with their chicken shawarma…read moreplate. I always swap the rice with the veggies. Their hummus and tahini mix is just amazing and so creamy. Their shawarma chicken is smoked, crispy and juicy at the same time. Their price and quantity are very reasonable and the quality of food is really good. My favorite side salad is the eggplant salad. It's a must try! This area has a lot of other shawarma places and yet I keep going back to this place for it's taste.

Solid 3.5 stars…read more Newer one, spacious and bright. Free 2 hour parking underground will be handy for the upcoming rainy season. Produce neat and tidy on the left side. Actually the wooden trim inside is nice.

Oh and I often see people who have stolen shopping carts, and your baskets but you know what now I…read moredon't care! I just laugh at the irony! I hope they enjoy their stolen property. As I said before if corporate really cared they'd put in anti theft system along with wheel locks on their carts. But nah why would they because that would require intelligence, and logic something that they absolutely are lacking in at both in store level and at the corporate level.

Love love love So much selection of desserts including…read moredonuts cakes and all bread ! Also a great coffee and drinks menu. There is a decent amount of seating and a small area outside. Pretty quiet place to sit.

So many delicious things here. My favourite so far is the coffee croissant donut. Flaky layers and…read morerich coffee flavour. It's all self serve - grab a tray, walk around and choose exactly what you want. There is a ton to choose from- donuts, buns, bread, classic pastries, egg tarts, croissants, danishes... take it to the counter to pay and they'll box it up for you. They have a full coffee menu as well. Staff were very friendly. Lovely wide open cafe with plenty of windows and natural light. Not the easiest location to get into, but there's a turning lane off North Rd, and a parade with free parking above the restaurant.

This was such a cute little location, came in and was helped immediately. More of a small shop vibe…read morethan the downtown location. Was recommended the lemonade which was so delicious (pretty sweet) and then had the mamas combo and also the duck pierogies. Incredible meal and quality just like the downtown location. The restaurant had fans on but it was quite hot in there, and there is no outdoor seating. We ate inside and the service was amazing they brought us ice water and cleaned up the dishes after us. Would definitely be back!

We've gone to the brick and mortar Kozak in gastown which is quite different but this place had…read moredecently priced goodies and bread. Nice service. I really like this chain - I would not complain if they setup one in Kitsilano (hint hint)