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.

Came here for a late breakfast again. My mom ordered the giant raisin scone again, along with a cup…read moreof tea. Daughter ordered the same breakfast sandwich that she ordered last time along with a mocha, and I ordered the Adult Mac n Cheese with a London Fog. There were a couple of hiccups this time. First of all they mixed up my daughter's drink order. Instead of a mocha they made her a hot chocolate. It looked like a wonderful hot chocolate, with a lovely heap of whipping cream on top but it was not what she ordered. So they took it away and made the mocha that she ordered. Then there was my order. My Adult Mac n cheese comes with toast. When they asked which kind of bread I would like for my toast, I asked if I could have the curry baguette bread which is usually used for their Shrimp Melt sandwich. They misunderstood and thought I was changing my order from Mac n Cheese to the Shrimp Melt sandwich itself! Nope, that's not what I wanted. I still wanted the Mac n Cheese but was just wanting to have the curry baguette bread as my "toast" since the Mac n Cheese comes with toast. When they finally realized what I was actually asking for, they then told me they couldn't do that. They only use the curry baguette for the Shrimp Melt sandwich. So then I chose sourdough to go with my Adult Mac n Cheese. It was very noisy in the shop this time. The noise level really turned off my mom. She ate up just a bit of scone, left the rest, didn't even finish her tea and then left to go walk in the IGA supermarket nearby just to escape the noise. My daughter and I finished up as quickly as we could so that we could go join my mother in the supermarket. I left first and when my daughter came to find us in the supermarket she said the people at The Bakehouse gave us a bag with 3 cookies in it for free, as a token gift for the troubles we went through in having 2 of our orders mixed up that day. I ate one of the cookies later in the day. It seemed like some kind of shortbread cookie with frosting sandwiched between it. Too sweet for my taste but I very much appreciated the gesture. I think it shows very good customer service. Don't think we'll go back there with my mother again as we'd rather not risk subjecting her to the extreme noise level again. My daughter and I would happily come back together though as we love the food there, and were very impressed with the service. Yes, they botched up our orders but how a restaurant redeems themself from a mistake says just as much about an establishment as not making a mistake in the first place. Impressed with the recovery they made, so in spite of the mistakes...still giving them a good rating!

Get the double grilled charbroiled chicken sandwich; you can thank me later! I have been coming to…read morethe Bakehouse ever since I was a little kid (it used to be located in Edgemont in North Van). The food is always tasty, fresh and delicious. They always use high quality ingredients.

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.

If you love croissants this is the place. Their croissants are amazing - very flaky, slight…read morecrispy, very light and airy - it is like biting into a cloud full of succulent raspberry, which is so light. It's not as crispy as some others but light and uniquely wonderful. I definitely want to come back to try their other croissants. I also had a Koughn Aman. Their take is slightly different. It has a very sweet glaze on top but is not really crispy like most other bakeries do it. I like it though I might slightly prefer the way other places do it. Overall amazing pastries.

Croissants are never ready when they open. Staff are surly - could be much better. Great location.read more

Best almond croissant and best ham and cheese croissant probably in the lower mainland. On par with…read moreThomas Haas. My older sister visited from Italy and wanted her daily almond croissant from there. She is still talking about those years later. How blessed we are to have them in our neighborhood

Good but pricey. How…read morepricey? Individual pieces of cakes are $8 Chez Christophe $7.65 Remi Patisserie: $7.20 Thomas Haas: ~$7.50 The croissants? Similar pricing when you compare across the board. A bit more, but not by much $0.50 - $0.80 depending where you're comparing it to. I'll let you be the judge. They are in West Van, Dundarave area. It was worth a try for me. May as well use my cross city passport, since I rarely come into this area. The interior is pretty small 10-15 people max seating, and it gets loud. Free parking on the streets.

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!

This place is deserving of a 5 star review as a well known local cafe serving its Bowen community…read morefor 25 years! Service and ambiance perfectly resembles the cozy neighborhood place where owners know the locals by their first names. I love the fireplace vibes in the Conservatory and appreciate that this cafe have outlets available if you want to work a bit on your laptop or phone. This cafe is super great for soup lovers! I really really love their soup and half sandwich combo here, soup made fresh daily and always yummy! They also serve cookies, bagels, sausage rolls, samosa and cinnamon buns etc. In fact, over 80% of their foods on the menu are made in house so they are fresh and tasty. I especially enjoy their chai latte and coffee, and picking up their soup and sandwich makes for a very hearty brunch/lunch. Helen & Neil run a very cozy cafe on Bowen! They will definitely be missed by many loyal customers when transferring to new owners on St Patrick's Day. Cheers to all the good chats and happy food memories created at Village Baker Cafe for the Bowen community!

While in the Cates Village Square plaza browsing the shops around the corner, I stopped by The…read moreVillage Baker Cafe for a quick bite to eat for lunch. It's a cozy cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Their menu options were plentiful and the staff were welcoming. It was the perfect place to have a sandwich and a croissant. The sandwich bread was the fluffiest bite I've had in a long time. Combined with turkey, cheddar cheese, herb dressing and lettuce, the combination of this sandwich was a delight. The same goes for their flaky croissants. Good bakery to pickup a few treats to bring home.

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 visited Thierry chocolate and got FIFA world cup themed soccer ball chocolate. There are 2…read moreoptions whole soccer ball chocolate or half soccer ball chocolate. We can also choose dark or milk. I chose whole milk chocolate version. Filling is male ganache. It was very smooth, rich texture and sweetness was perfect. Chocolate shell itself was thinner than I thought. This was a great FIFA world cup themed item and good for gift or for yourself to enjoy them.