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Service: Exceptional Taste: 4/5 Consistency: 2/5 I've been enjoying Earnest since the beginning of their journey, and while I love their ice cream, I find the texture of their take-home pints to be inconsistent. I'm aware of storing ice cream at a consistent temperature to prevent issues, but the pints often end up with a texture that's overwhipped and too airy, which brings my score down significantly. I recommend buying scoops in-store and avoiding the pints if you're particular about enjoying the texture you experience in their shops. The pints feel like a very different product compared to the in-store experience. read more

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had it once at a different location and I had to get it again for the second time. this time I tried the London fog flavor and cookie and cream. Iondon fog is like earl grey flavor and it was delicious. they also have seasonal flavors. great service. small section of seating inside the store read more

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What an amazing experience. I came for an ice cream after a diner and I was surprise by this place. Small local business, with a beautiful decoration and great ice cream options. I chose the raspberry and chocolate vegan option and it was tasty. It was so refreshing after a warm day and it was so yummy. I believe their vegan option was made by coconut milk, it makes the flavour even better. They have an amazing customer service. They were so professional and so friendly, it makes your experience even better. I hope you will have a great experience and love their ice cream. It worth!!!! Cheers read more

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Bobbie W.

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Excellent premium ice cream parlour ice cream here and 2 other locations. They have exceptional quality product but the service, depending upon who you get may be hit and miss. $7.50 for double scoop come! Creative flavours with fresh ingredients that you may sample before ordering Pro tip avoid the bigger Asian girl at this location as we get less ice cream when ordering from her as she does not maintain proper serving controls and scoops smaller portions than standard. This was observed on several occasions. She didn't allow the lineup crowd to move forward as she wanted tips at her terminal closest to the front of the line which was awkward for the line up read more

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They have wonderful flavors and the quality is excellent. The staff are very efficient and knowledgeable read more

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A local fan favorite that always delivers! Super good, always fresh and interesting flavors. This location has no chairs/tables but there's a park down the street. read more

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Elizabeth T.

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The best spot for ice cream in Vancouver. The London Fog flavour is my personal favourite.

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Stephanie C.

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This Earnest ice cream is located on an industrial road, and it's on the worst bumpy road - drive slowly. I love that this location is not in as busy an area and makes parking easy, but it still gets crazy busy in the summer! The location has no seating, but everyone just hangs out on the sidewalk enjoying their delicious ice cream. Their flavours are solid, but salted caramel, London fog, and the seasonal almond croissant are my favourite flavours. If you've never been, go check out one of their many locations! read more

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Dropped by and enjoyed a BOGO ice cream sandwich. Was introduced to Earnest when I moved to the west coast. Initially not a fan of ice creams, but always enjoyed their unique flavours and selections. Wish they had more ice cream sandwich flavours, but only had this and the vegan option available at the time of my visit. I loved that it wasn't super sweet and quite an amount ! :) would love to come back for other flavours. Service was really friendly read more

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Nat L.

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having earnest ice cream before dinner on saturday around 7:00 pm felt like a sweet start to what feels like an early spring. despite a bit of a lineup, the queue moved quickly. i was treated to a double scoop on a waffle cone, opting for the carrot cake flavour, a blend of house made spiced carrot cake and decadent cream cheese fudge swirled into lightly spiced ice cream, capturing textures and the essence of a classic dessert in frozen form. and to top it all off, i couldn't resist indulging in the cold brew coffee flavour, as my second scoop, a velvety concoction infused with house of funk coffee, steeped for days to achieve that perfect cold brew flavour. it was like sipping on a refreshing iced coffee. read more

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Jen H.

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Easily one of the better ice creameries in Vancouver! This was my first time visiting this location but the experiences are all the same - great staff and great service! It's a nice clean interior with a great selection of ice creams (pints, cones, cups and sandwiches available). The only downside is there is no seating to enjoy the ice cream there or to have a chit chat with a friend so we decided to indulge in our sandwiches in the car. There is some street parking available just be mindful of whatever the signs say (in case some are for permit only). The ice cream sandwich itself was okay - I thought the base would be more "cookie"/brownie like but tasted more cakey and doughy. Still good but just messy as you ate along. A lovely treat to end the night! read more

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Kay F.

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One of my favourite ice cream places in Vancouver - Earnest Ice Cream! This is one of their smaller locations with only room for take out and no where to sit. However because of that, the lineup was pretty short even on a beautiful sunny day. I love all their classic flavours with my go to being whiskey hazelnut, London fog, and salted caramel. Highly recommend for local artisan ice cream! read more

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Earnest is hands-down the best ice cream shop in the entire Vancouver area. They have several locations but this one tends to be the one with the shortest wait. Street parking here is also a lot more abundant than the other locations. On top of their classical flavors, Earnest also makes monthly flavors, which are always worth a try. My favorite is their vanilla ice cream sandwich for $7.50 CAD. The two skins are so soft and thick that they melt in your mouth. The vanilla is also perfectly churned with the right consistency and sweetness. The other flavor I highly recommend tasting is their Whiskey Hazelnut. read more

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Chloe T.

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During this entire covid 19 situation they've closed all their locations except for this one. You just have to order online (minimum $30) and pick up at this location. Once their online order slots fills up, you just have to wait until the next Tuesday at 10am to try and order again. Earnest is my favourite ice cream parlour and Whiskey and Hazelnut has always been my favourite go to flavour and always will be :) Before lockdown, I normally get my icecream pint from False Creek, but anything truly good is worth the time and effort to get, if you can imo. read more

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Priscilla Y.

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We got a lot of pints during Covid 19 and one of the favourites has been lemon poppyseed. Very creamy with a hint of lemon. Also a fan of their carrot cake, apple pie and rhubarb oat crumble. Ice cream sandwiches are an expensive but delicious treat here. My family loved the lemon sandwich, I enjoyed their carrot cake and the tiramisu had a delicious ice cream base. Very thoughtful customer service and aware of COVID-19 health precautions. read more

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Tiffany C.

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One of the most memorable places I tried in my quick trip to Vancouver. A lot of ice cream shops offer boozy flavors, but the texture changes very quickly after serving and typically loses its creaminess and smoothness. I think Earnest has the boozy proportion just right. Enough that it lives up to the booze in the name but not too much to mess with the ice cream's freezing point and keeping its creamy and smooth texture. The waffle cone is excellent too and the staff was super kind and helpful. Tasting limit is 3 flavors. read more

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Kelly T.

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Their ice cream and service are good. Satisfied. Store is built nicely with a minimal look but modern I would say. I like it though. 1 scoop is almost above $6 but they give u a nice big scoop and fill the cone too. But the pint of icecream is pricy. read more

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Barry W.

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One line review: a premium ice cream experience. We met friends at this little spot, which frankly isn't much to look at. But as the old saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Inside were many delights. The ice cream here isn't cheap, but it is special. I don't say that lightly. I love ice cream and worked in an ice cream parlor for 3 years as a youth. This is artisan ice cream crafted with special care and unusual flavor combinations. Our crew of four tried many flavors, but by far, my favorite was the Whiskey Hazelnut. Our host told us that it was not to be missed, and she was right -- creamy, not too sweet, and the flavors of both the whiskey and the hazelnut were prominent in pleasing proportions. Our server was perhaps the greatest ice cream server of all time. She was hospitable, knowledgeable, and had a quirky, humorous charm. She really contributed to what was a great experience. Parking was free on the street and not hard to find at night. Bottom line: We will go back here for a treat. read more

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Simon K.

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It has been a hot end of summer and because of this I must go searching for places that serve sweet cold treats as the nomnomnivore is craving for great delights, and Earnest has always delivered.... to the point there are lineups at the usual Fraser street one we go to.. almost every night, most likely due to the hot weather, but also because they serve some real kick-ass ice cream. So knowing they had a new location you know you will get good product, what some might not know is that this one... for the time being... serves up ice cream sandwiches as well!... yes, a big slab of formed ice cream wedged between two nice pieces of cakey dark layers. These are only available Saturday, and who knows how long this will continue, but after going around town trying others who make this treat, I have to say this one is my favorite. The size is not small, it is definitely more than a hand full (like big). They this is pretty, no really, like non-hollow amounts of ice cream, I think it is about two scoops worth, anyways this will stuff you if you are eating it alone. This location is a lot smaller than the Fraser one, and oddly not as busy, maybe due to location, but I bet when people start finding out about this one.. and knowing it is close to the breweries... you will have ice cream and beer runs daily. They carry the same stuff and they have that Earnest feel and at the same time this place, not just in location, is different, maybe because it is small and barely has any seating, let alone standing room if this place were to be full, but feels right, as a place you come in, pick up what you want, and go to your next destination. The sandwich we had as a strawberry swirl, and I hope they continue this and make more of their awesome flavors in sandwich form, but now I also know I don't have to venture too far to get Earnest stuff. read more

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Joe T.

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Damn good ice cream. Salted Carmel is stellar and the vegan selections are impressive

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Salina S.

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Always delicious, no matter how cold it is out! My favs are London fog and salted caramel. $7 for a double scoop. There's a park nearby you can go sit on a bench to enjoy the ice cream or even go on the swings read more

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Kristin B.

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I was uncertain of what to order, so I went with the classic chocolate flavor: Serious Chocolate. It was delightful! It was veryyyy chocolatey, a rich brownie flavor. The ice cream was thick and not immediately all melty. This place is very vegan friendly, too, with many flavors available. It is also eco-friendly, which I very much appreciate. All in all, a very wonderful chocolate ice cream. Accessibility: This location was generally accessible. There is no parking and no where to sit down except for a wooden bench outside. The bench is wide and long though. The parking should be decent at night (at least it was ample when we were there). There is plenty of space inside at this location to get through, order, and leave. They do have a washroom though I did not check if it is accessible. It looked to be though. There was tons of lighting. Noise could be an issue given the space, but it wasn't when we were there. The menu could be difficult to see on the back wall written by hand on chalkboard. The side wall has many of the same flavors printed boldly in black and white sans-serif typeface. read more

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Kristie W.

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Disappointed! They didn't have the strawberry balsamic ice cream or anything similar that they used to have. They also aren't serving their ice creams in cones due to COVID (note: Rain or Shine is still serving up their ice creams into their waffle cones). Rather, they with serve you a single scoop in a small disposable cup, and give you a cone on the side (I don't really understand how that is more sanitary nor environmentally friendly nor convenient). I ended up getting the strawberry ice cream sammy and was disappointed then, as well. It was prepackaged in a clear plastic wrap. The vegan strawberry ice cream was creamy and pretty yummy, but the lemon sponge cake that it was sandwiched between was pale, soggy, and distracted from the delicious ice cream. Also, it was $7.50. I will stick with my tried and true, Rain or Shine, but that is my personal preference. read more

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Shoshana G.

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Came here twice in less than 48 hours. I'm just visiting Vancouver but luckily my AirBnb was close by. Also maybe it's good that I'm just visiting here because otherwise, I'd spend allllll my money on this delicious ice cream! So creamy. I had a cone the first time and then an ice cream sandwich (made in house with cake!) the second. The people who work there are really nice and fun. If/when I come back to Vancouver, this will be my first stop :) read more

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It's the dog days of summer in Vancouver and the one sure thing that you're bound to see is lineups outside Earnest Ice Cream. That is, unless you check out their newest location in the Grandview area of Vancouver. Located in a semi-industrial area in East Vancouver and near Woodland Park, their Frances St. outlet is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. We dropped by in the end of July and were surprised that there wasn't even a hint of a lineup. Most likely, news of their new location hadn't gotten around yet. We picked up a Mint Chip (made with peppermint oil distilled in Oregon and organic dark chocolate chips) and a Cookies and Cream (made with organic, non-GMO cookies and a touch of vanilla). With their quality ingredients and interesting flavours, this is one summer treat that won't make you feel too guilty for indulging. Make sure you check out their new location before everyone else finds out about it. read more

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Get $5.25 ready for one large scoop or $11.50 for a pint. Order the cherry pie and bask in it along with hopefully a summer day. Line goes quickly. read more

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Karanvir Singh M.

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Went here for a random ice cream pickup. The staff is great and helpful and the ice creams look good as well read more

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Mabelle T.

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In love with London Fog. By far the creamiest Earl Gray Tea to ever be devoured. This is one magical place that carries compostable cups and spoons :) read more

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Sam J.

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This is my favorite ice cream shop in Vancouver. They always have a creative menu, there are always lots of flavors to choose from.

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Joel P.

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The bestest! Tried the Fresh Basil - sooooo good! Not much more to say! Love this location as staff are silly and the lines short. read more

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Jeanie C.

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Earnest Ice Cream is hands down, the BEST tasting ice cream in Vancouver (we are so lucky). Their ice cream is always made to perfection - unbelievably smooth and creamy (NO icy bits!!), perfectly (not too) sweet, and they are incredibly generous with the solid bits in any flavour (eg SO many cookie bits in cookies and cream). Their sundaes are amazing. Their seasonal flavours are always very fittingly delicious. I love the service at the Frances St location - they're so cheery and welcoming. Thank you, Earnest! You guys rock. read more

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Marilia M.

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Staff is always friendly! Ice cream is delicious! They have many flavours and if you want you can even buy some to take home. Expect a line when you come because it's a very popular spot. read more

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Odie O.

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Went to this location thinking it would have lots of parking but was way off and whole street was full. There was a class or something learning about their ice cream. Small place nice and clean friendly staff. read more

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Chris P.

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Top-notch ice cream! I was really impressed with how tall they piled one scoop onto my cone, it looked like 3 scoops, haha. I had cookies and creme and it was really delicious. I feel like I can't say much more about ice cream so I'll leave it at that. Go try this place. read more

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I tried many tastes of ice cream ; they were pretty good but I had expected that they would be more rich. read more

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It's super tiny, with basically no seating inside. Go in, get your ice cream, and then go outside. Great when it's a beautiful and sunny summer. I wonder how it'll go during the rainy season. But the main reason for the five stars was the limited edition ice cream sandwich. It was the best I've ever had. As traditional an ice cream sandwich could be. Two thin layers of black cookie, reminiscent of chocolate cake and fudge brownies, wrapped around a solid chunk of delicious, fresh ice cream. So good. The flavor, the sweetness, still echoing in the memories of my taste buds. They only served it for a special fundraiser so I don't know when it would be available again. If it does come out again, you owe it to yourself to try it. read more

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Kelly L.

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Their ice cream is always smooth and rich! I have tried their cookies n creme as well as the season limited lemon tart! You can really taste the tang from the lemon flavour in the ice cream. There are chunks of tart in there tBy the way, you get to sample any of their ice cream flavours!! I just love the ambiance at this shop as it's clean inside. You get to sit down and relax on the cute small bench area they have too! read more

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I have only tried it one time but it I had one of the vegan ones, SO GOOD. Need to get back and try more soon

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Stephy Y.

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A bit out of the way but Earnest Ice Cream is always good! The staff was friendly and they have ice cream sandwiches at this location. Downside to my visit was that I wanted the apple pie sammie but they were sold out. I guess I should have called before heading here. read more

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1485 Frances Street
Vancouver, BC V5L 1Z1
Canada
Grandview-Woodlands
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(604) 428-2933
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What time does Earnest Ice Cream open?

Earnest Ice Cream opens at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Earnest Ice Cream opens at 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Earnest Ice Cream close?

Earnest Ice Cream closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 3:00 PM - 10:00 PMSat-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Does Earnest Ice Cream allow dogs?

Yes, Earnest Ice Cream allows dogs.

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Does Earnest Ice Cream have bike parking?

Yes, Earnest Ice Cream has bike parking.

Does Earnest Ice Cream have parking?

Yes, Earnest Ice Cream has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

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Does Earnest Ice Cream have free WiFi?

No, Earnest Ice Cream does not have free WiFi.

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Happened upon this place and wow it was good. The kids got the marshmallow toasted ice cream bar…read moreand I got the dark chocolate ice cream sandwich. Both were amazing, and the cashier was also very patient and kind (the kids debated for a while on what to get). Would recommend if you're ever in the area.

My boyfriend and I happened upon this artisan ice cream shop in Yaletown and we were impressed. We…read moretried the dark chocolate (magnificent) and the matcha (more subtle and for the true pure matcha flavor lover) ice creams and enjoyed seeing the folks there make our ice cream from scratch using liquid nitrogen. The folks working there were kind and professional. They looked like wickedly good witches as they added natural ingredients to their metal cauldrons, and then added the liquid nitrogen, creating a rapidly rising fog. So, really, you are getting ice cream and a show! The concoctions emerged as super smooth, not too sweet, distinct fresh flavorful ice cream. It is a small shop with limited seating, so not likely to be a comfie sit down experience for you given how popular the place is, but it is easy food to take to go and a very nice area for a stroll. So, that's the scoop! ;)

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The brûlée in the oreo ice cream sandwich was great. Watched them brûlée in front of me

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Really good ice cream on Fraser street. Line out the door even at 9:45 close to closing. Really…read morefriendly staff, they do a great job of keeping things moving but still offering tasters. Very loud and crowded inside but they do have tables to sit at. Delicous, creamy ice cream and pretty large scoop size. Would recommend!

My favourite ice cream spot in vancouver. There is always a line out the door in the summer. But it…read moreis worth it. The workers are very attentive and the line moves quickly. We got the raspberry and strawberry this time. I love getting the cone in a cup, so you can have the benefits of a cup. But get to eat a cone too.

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Not sure how I went my life without trying out this quintessential Vancouver ice cream spot! Even…read moreon a chilly weekday evening, there was quite the line but it moved fast; my friend and I tried two March feature flavours (carrot cake and mini eggs which had butterfly pea flower to make it blue). The carrot cake pieces were moist and plenty and really made it decadent; tasted exactly like a good ol' spiced cake! While I did find the mini eggs flavour a tad on the sweet end, I could still appreciate the creamy base. Will be back to try more flavours

I've heard a lot of great things about Earnest Ice Cream, so I finally decided to give it a try. I…read morecame on a Thursday night and there was a line out the door -- be prepared to wait about 15-20 minutes. It looks like their flavors change regularly, and you can sample a few before deciding. We tried the Whiskey Hazelnut and Cookies & Cream. You can choose between a cone or a cup. The ice cream was good -- not too sweet, creamy, and smooth. I wouldn't say it's the best I've ever had, but it definitely wasn't bad. Prices are pretty reasonable, with a scoop around $6. I'd recommend giving it a try if you haven't already!

Sour cherry goat cheese and london fog

London Fog (left) & vegan Cookies and Cream (right) on vegan waffle cones! Yaas!

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Double scoop of apple pie until next year...

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Our favourite ice cream place. The pistachio flavour is silky smooth, the coffee with chocolate…read moreflakes is rich and tasty. Never disappoints can't beat on a nice summer day!

My partner and I absolutely loved Bella Gelateria! We'd heard so many great things, and the…read moreexperience definitely lived up to the hype. The space itself is clean and spacious, with plenty of seating. Our top picks were the incredible Hazelnut and Chocolate Belgian Brownie flavors--simply divine!

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This reminds me of another Korean ice cream place in the Bay Area called Milk Cow. I'm not certain…read morewhether this is Korean owned but it's an Asian style ice cream place that offers very creamy ice cream that feels handmade and I love the chunk of honeycomb. I prefer the original milk flavor over the dark chocolate because the dark chocolate is too sweet to couple with the honey comb. Service is prompt and they can get busy at times when people come in batches. The location is great in gastown but not as crowded as I expected. The seating is very limited even though there is additional seating upstairs. There is however a bench outside.

My cousin had saw some tiktoks on this place and wanted to stop for a bite…read more I got the Gastown with chocolate ice cream. It was supposed to have "tiramisu toppings" but other than cinnamon and a wafer, I'm not entirely sure what that meant. The ice cream was good (I prefer dark chocolate, so glad that's what they had) but at no point did it taste like tiramisu. While it was fine, I felt sliiightly let down. Service was fine, but friendly. I wish there was more seating, but it was limited. I'm glad we ended up going but wouldn't rush back any time soon.

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Bon Crepe

This is a window for Japanese-style crepes and soft serve ice cream attached to Konbiniya. The…read morequality of the ice cream itself is okay - the texture is good, but the flavour is a little weak. When getting the matcha ice cream, I suggest getting straight matcha instead of the twist with vanilla because the vanilla washes out the matcha; it comes through better on its own. The sundaes are fun and a good, more affordable alternative to the similar parfaits at high end matcha cafes. I tried the tuna egg salad crepe and thought it was actually really good! The crepe was fresh and tender, there was a healthy amount of filling, and the tuna salad was actually mostly tuna with just enough mayo to hold it together which is how I prefer it. Again, the service is just through a window - you actually order at an electronic kiosk and the only interaction with a person is when your order is ready. There are two small tables outside if you want to eat there. During the busy summer season, it's very difficult to actually secure one of these tables, but there's other seating on the pedestrian streets just a few blocks away on Robson.

Lots of different crepes and also soft serve ice cream…read more Yuzu soft serve Service was nice, it does take some time for them to make the crepes ! Ambiance is a small shop / grocery store

Vanilla Ice cream with Strawberry and Banana

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Rain or Shine Ice Cream

100% come here and get a freshly made cone and very good ice cream. The staff is friendly. The…read moreflavors are really good. From traditional, traditional with a twist and seasonal. They ice cream Sunday is a great deal. Very busy. Definitely come here The milkshake was just okay

And for my 3200th review, some really amazing ice cream at Rain or Shine Ice Cream!…read more Stopping in during my Vancouver shopping day (which was rainy and not so much sun-shiny), I ordered the London Fog and the Honey Lavender which was the most amazing combo and worked together to create almost a licorice flavor this just hit perfectly! Each patron can have two tastes, and they have some wonderful flavor options (I almost couldn't choose). Seating wise inside there are three tables and a three seat bar, and outside they have an uncovered parklet. Overall, I loved their flavors and I absolutely wish they existed in California!

1 scoop Nanaimo bar $5

Coffee toffee

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Rooster's Ice Cream Bar

Rooster's Ice Cream is not your typical ice cream spot. It almost seems like it's the complete…read moreopposite to the ice cream giants in town (Earnest and Rain or Shine) on purpose; I dig it. Located in a random spot? Check. Only one staff member working? Check. We've been a couple times and I have yet to see it busy. A few people pop in but no one ever lingers. Most likely because there's no seating. There's also a sign on the counter stating you can only sample 2 flavours during peak hours. There's usually 10 to 12 flavours to choose from; always something unique and interesting. They also have sundaes, ice cream sandwiches and doughnuts on the menu. - Mango raspberry swirl and London fog ($7.00 double) - waffle cone is included and it was better than expected. The ice cream itself tastes a bit denser but still has a creamy satisfying texture. The London fog was fantastic! The mango raspberry was more mango than raspberry but also quite good. - London fog ($5.00 single) - came back on a Monday and they only had four flavours that day. We went with the London fog; just as good as the last time. - Dark chocolate and black sesame with honey ($7.00 double) - the dark chocolate tasted like a fudgesicle but better. Not too sweet and hefty; it was so heavy it almost fell off the cone! The black sesame was delicious. Not quite like the ones we had in Japan but tasty and flavourful. I'll be back again and again! Love the laid back, no frills vibe at Rooster's. One of our favourite ice cream spots!

Very odd location and no seating unless you count place mats along the bench against the wall…read more Would be great if there were a couple tables at least outside. Ambiance resembles like a really old former laundry mat. Quality of ice cream is there. However, cookies and donuts were sold out so no sandwiches available for the ice cream. Pretty decent scoop. I am not sure if I would come back... I prefer seating with my ice cream.

Avocado honey and cherry chocolate double scoop

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London fog ($5.00 single)

Purdys Chocolatier

I used to pick up the chocolate over their head office. I picked up some white chocolate bars for…read moremy nephews since my wife was shopping around the mall. I would not worry about the consistency of their products. Haha! But the try out their new product! ? I remember not all of the Purdys has carry the new product. Eg Dubai. I told my wife should try it. But this store doesn't know this new product Dubai !

Great chocolates always loved them and have been a fan for many years. Always been 5 star to me…read more However, one challenge that really irritates me - I purchase over $300 -$400 worth of chocolates each Christmas for client gifts. $300 this year as money is tight. Last week they want to charge me $.20 per bag - really, and at the point of purchase! What a fantastic marketing campaign by Purdy's. They actually charge you $.20 to walk around and advertise their company free of charge. I feel gouged and disrespected, my loyalty especially. Purdy's I'm extremely disappointed and feel it's a BAD marketing move when you are nickel and dime your faithful clients. You've lost a very faithful customer. I will no longer be supporting you.

BOGO holiday products. Dec 2022 boxing week sale.

Truffle case

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My favourite store

Nero Waffles

Went to the West End location on a sunny Saturday morning and got the heaven (strawberries and…read morewhipped cream), and baked brie (greens, bruleed brie, prosciutto, gooseberries, and hazelnuts) waffles. Both were amazing! The waffles were light, crispy, and fluffy. The toppings were delicious. If you are in the area, stop in this cute, small outpost of Nero Waffles.

Cute little Nero Waffles on Robson in the North end. I've never been to this location, but was not…read moredisappointed. It's much smaller than the other location, especially in the kitchen, but very quaint! The server/cashier/barista/chef was very kind. This location must be a tough one to work at - I hope they're paid accordingly! She was a one-woman show, and she was doing a fantastic job at handling the many tasks. (We visited about 4:30 on Saturday on Oct 25) They were great lattes, even some latte art! We went all-out on this visit. I had a Banella Brûlée, absolutely perfect. Everything is a bit sweet but that's what you're looking for when you order an ice cream waffle, right?! The Oreo was also a great choice. The tables are a bit small, but it's manageable. If it was full, I may be a bit claustrophobic but I think it's fine if there's some room. Overall, highly recommend for a latte or a sweet treat. They have some seasonal mini leige waffles if you're looking for something on the go!

Dessert waffles with fresh toppings!

Heaven Brussels waffle: fresh strawberries and real whip cream.

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Brésilienne Brussels waffle: vanilla ice cream, real whip cream, roasted hazelnuts, in house made caramel sauce.

Revolver

This coffee shop is a must! They do an amazing job dialling the beans they are using to get the…read moreoptimum taste!

Every time I walk into Revolver, my blood pressure lowers instantly. There's magic mix of languid…read moremusic, coffee smells, and foliage (sit window-side and admire the trees). I'm a sucker for a good multi-roaster cafe, and Revolver is a fantastic one. They serve up beans from all over, and they do it right, thanks to staff with eyes (and noses) for detail. Barista Soho and I chatted about NYC[1], and he told me La Cabra has a bakery there[2]. Savored a lovely pourover from Toronto[3], served hot. That very same day, I returned and had a decaf espresso that slapped[4]. Ample seating. A fair bit of natural light somehow makes it into the shop. Good for a date, coworking (especially in their next door "Archive" space), catching up with friends AND discovering coffee from around the world. Find this shop in Gastown, a short walk from the SeaBus station. [1] Yes, his name was Soho. Not SoHo. [2] Saved for my next trip to the East Village. [3] Saw Dak on the menu, but I'll be in Amsterdam sooner rather than later... [4] No idea what it was. Besides, the menu'll change before I find out[5]. [5] I love footnotes!

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Palate Kitchen

Definitely one of the best happy hour deals in downtown! Almost all appetizers and most cocktails…read moreare half price, making the food under $10 and cocktails around $6 each. The quality was surprisingly good for the price. Our server, Leo, was friendly, attentive, and very helpful throughout the meal. The interior has a beautiful vintage, classic vibe that's perfect for taking photos. Great spot for drinks, snacks, and catching up with friends!

This restaurant is housed in a very cool space that feels both historic and timeless - I loved the…read moreincredibly high ceilings and feeling of openness. My husband chose the Saffron Salmon for his dinner entree, and I ordered the Lamb Tagine and a side of sautéed veggies. Lamb was the clear winner. It was butter-tender and came with a silky, savory sauce. The sauce was dotted with tender prunes that added a nice flavor contrast. The sautéed veggies had a nice variety and even sported a few Kalamata olives which were a welcome surprise. In contrast, my husband's salmon was a bit disappointing since it was over cooked and dry. The saffron cream sauce, while good, was sparse. Servers were cordial and super-efficient. 5 stars for the service. Overall 4 stars for the food (lamb 5+, 4 for the veggies, with the salmon trailing at 2.5).

We are at DT for business and needed brunch , so here is our pick.

French Toast

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Saffron Butter Salmon

Duffin's Donuts

Last night we came by to order their 10 PC Frito fried chicken ($25.99), large fries ($4.89),…read moregravy ($2.19) and donuts ($2.05) each.Their spicy chicken was mild in the spice department, very juicy and with the exception of their wings, each piece was enormous in size!! Between the 3 of us we ate only 6 pieces and took the remaining 4 pieces home. The fries were piping hot, crisp and fluffy inside, the gravy was very flavourful too. All round this trio was excellent in quality, quantity and value. The chicken here is only second to LA Chicken in Richmond. Verdict 5/5 Their have quite a huge menu of food items including pork & veggies spring rolls and bunble teas too. You can easily get a complete meal here for under $10 /person if you are judicious in your choices. They have racks of daily made donuts of all kinds including scones and a cake slices of sorts, prepared boxed variety of donut holes and donuts. The quality of their fried donuts are very light, pillowy and well filled. I find their cream filled donuts tend to taste like an Edible oil product than real whipped cream. But then what would you expect for a donut that costs $2.05 each? My favorite is their cinnamon crunch donut usually. Verdict on their donuts 4.5/5 since we have tried all their variations over the many years we have visited. The service was well organized at the front counter and we'll coordinated with the kitchen. The ambiance is quiet with many tables available for dine in or take out. Cash and cards accepted. Parking is available in front.

2pc chicken + fries, a donut, and small hot chocolate for $12. There's a variety of donut flavor…read moreand it's pretty good. Crunchy on the outside. The fries are on the larger side and the fried chicken is decent at best for the price. I think I would just get the donut next time though.

11/26/22 Vanilla Cake Donut

Fried chicken

11/26/22 Glazed Cruller

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Steamworks

Bartender - 5 stars Beer - 4 stars…read moreFood - didn't try Ambiance - 4 stars - average noise Nice place to hang out. Enjoyed chatting g with the bartender.

The food and atmosphere here are excellent, but be cautious of the wait staff…read more My friend and I initially planned to order one beer each with our meal. Our server suggested that, because it was happy hour, a pitcher would be cheaper and save us money. I specifically asked how many ounces the pitcher was and was told 32 oz, which sounded reasonable since we planned to get 15 oz beers. When the pitcher arrived, it was clearly 64 oz. The server apologized for the mistake, and I let it go, thinking we didn't have to drink it all. However, when the bill arrived, the price didn't match the quote. We were charged $25, not the $20 we were originally told when the 64-oz pitcher showed up, with the explanation that the regular price was $35 and that we had "saved" money. In the end, we were served twice the beer we wanted and paid twice what we intended, based on information that kept changing. Whether this was incompetence or intentional, it left me feeling frustrated and uncomfortable. The food and atmosphere really were great -- but the experience was overshadowed by feeling manipulated. Enjoy the food and beer, but pay close attention to what the wait staff tells you and what ends up on the bill.

Poutine

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Salted chocolate porter

Lee's Donuts

During my vacation in Vancouver, Lee's Donuts was on my list of must try spots. I had a tour that…read morestopped at Granville Island Market, so I was happy to find out there was a Lee's Donuts there. As much as I wanted to try several flavors, I had to tell myself to order just one because there were other desserts at the market I wanted to try. I decided to go with the Honey Dip donut. It looks like a regular glazed donut, but there was something special about it. It was really, really good. The donut was incredibly soft, and the dough had a dense, chewy texture that I really enjoyed. It reminded me of a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed donut, but bigger and less sweet. It was such a great treat, and I'm glad I finally got to try it.

I stopped by Lee's Donuts on Granville Island and tried the honey donut. They're located in the…read morePublic Market by a secondary entrance door. Tried one of the honey flavored donuts. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but that thang was damn good. Soft, fresh, and sweet. It hit exactly like a treat should after walking around the area. Customer service was nice, quick, and straightforward. I just grabbed one since I had already eaten lunch, but honestly I wanted more. I had to stop myself. If you're in the area, treat yo self!!!! Unless you're feeding an army cause really, $35 CAD for a dozen donuts is crazy.

Butter crunch

Honey dip

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Honey dip (glazed donut)

Mello

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

Nutella + Old Fashioned

Chocolate Peanut Dipped

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Donuts

The Lobster Man

Great food. Worth trying for the lobster roll…read more Very tasty. Fast and friendly service

I stopped by The Lobster Man while exploring Granville Island Public Market…read more It's a small spot with no real place to eat inside, so plan on grabbing your food and finding a seat somewhere around the market. Service was kinda blah, they said the words but weren't friendly like teens forced to do something (I don't think they were teens btw). I ordered the warm lobster roll and a prawn cocktail. Unfortunately, the lobster roll was a letdown. It wasn't very warm, the lobster itself didn't have much flavor, tasted off and the whole sandwich was just kind of dry. Thank goodness I also ordered the prawn cocktail because it saved the meal. It wasn't anything fancy, but the prawns were a good size and gave me something I actually halfway enjoyed. Overall, I didn't have the experience I was looking forward to.