I'm a chai lover, so after hearing so many good reviews about this place, I couldn't wait to try…read moreit. I ordered a masala chai and a samosa. The chai was the best I've ever had. It was aromatic, smooth, and full of warming spices that made my whole body feel cozy. It's the perfect drink for winter. I also appreciated that they let me know ahead of time that sugar wasn't added, so I could adjust the sweetness to my liking. The samosa was delicious as well, and I loved the dipping sauces that came with it. The café itself has really nice decor, but it's mostly for takeout. There are a few tables and chairs outside. I would definitely come back for more chai!

Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 3/5…read moreService: 5/5 I'll preface by saying that this review is based only on trying their baked goods (not any drinks!)! I went on a Saturday afternoon and half of the tables were still free which was great. I was greeted by a really friendly barista who welcomed me in and took my order. While the chai menu looked delicious, I had just had a drink earlier and was only looking for a baked good to try. They had some cool fusion foods like a chutney croissant or pear & chai croissant. None of them looked super fresh - maybe a couple of days old, but I went with the pistachio & chai cookie to try. Unfortunately my freshness judgement was correct and the cookie tasted stale and oily. It also had a faint pistachio flavour but no chai flavour which was disappointing. I'd go back to try the chai for sure but can't really recommend the pastries or food based on my experience!

Ah this little hole in the wall was a little disappointing. I really wanted to like their cakes as…read moretheir desserts were very cute but their chocolate mousse dog was really sweet and while it was pretty to look at, taste wise it didn't shine through. The service was quick and this husband and wife run cafe has a lot of savoury dishes too. This is a take away restaurant only.

This is not a dine in location, but they let me stay anyway which was very sweet of them! Order…read moreout or pickup is the way to go. The boba was delicious, I am a sucker for cream cheese whipped cream so I was very happy. I also got the shaved matcha ice cream, which is the first time I've had anything like before - it came with red beans and a dallop of vanilla in the middle, and was absolutely massive! It melts easily though, so I'm glad I had the chance to eat it in person. If you live far away, the outer layer might melt a bit by the time it arrives! It's clearly a family run spot, which I always find a pleasure to discover around the Vancouver. If you want to support the community while enjoying delicious boba or desserts, definitely give Honey Cafe a try! Edit: they even surprised me with a chocolate mousse dog on the house! Haven't tried it yet but it looks exactly like the pictures shown.

I revisited La saison de patisserie to grab some drink and get a birthday card…read more They sell cute 3D BD card with reasonable price. I got Houjicha Strawberry latte. I usually love their dessert and drink. The one I had this time, houjicha flavor was a bit weak and strawberry purre dominated the flavor, it was just ok. It might be depend on barista. I found they offer soccer themed cake which was very cute.

This bakery is top tier for the area. It's located on a major intersection but tucked away in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. The place is small, with limited seating. The pastries are delicious and crafted so beautifully. I came here for hot chocolate festival and the flavours were spot on. A tad sweet but it's hot chocolate. I also tried their limited time sticky rice croissant which had all the umami flavours one could want! Texture of the croissant was crunchy, butter and full of flavour. Sadly, the sticky rice texture mixed with croissant was not the best. The service here is great. Staff are friendly. The only downside to this store is the way their line up system works. They have 2 store areas, connected by the till. It's a bit hard to pass through when there are people waiting in line to pay, waiting on line to order, etc. Just a bit of awkward spacing

We came here for the souffle pancakes but ended up enjoying the other food more…read more 1) creme brulee souffle pancake: 3/5 2) bulgolgi panini: 5/5 3) croissant french toast: 4/5 Also got the matcha latte and white hot mocha. Both were yummy. There's also a small parking area right next to the building. Was pretty full but we were lucky and got a spot easily. There's at least 1 handicap spot too.

Korean run with a German name and an international mix of sandwiches, desserts and coffees. We had…read morethe Prawn & Smoked Salmon sandwich ( to die for!), the Veggies and Brie panini (7/10) and the Tiramisu (9/10) for dessert. Our late lunch timing meant there were several seating spaces and the staff had enough time to deliver the coffee to our table. We keep coming back!

Had the Tom & Jerry cheesecake and it is both cute and delicious. Service was fast - as expected…read morefrom a cafe. There's indoor seating and outdoor seating.

Food not delicious and too skimpy in size and number of ingredients. Not going back again.read more

Lovely little place. Strawberry matcha drink would have been especially nice with the matcha - I…read morejust declined because I didn't want the caffeine. Nice vibes. Clean bathroom.

I was looking for a quiet and cozy cafe that wasn't too crowded and found one! It was nice to sit…read moreon the comfy seats near the wall, enjoy the soft music in the background and the 'frothy' sounds from the coffee machine. It was just the vibe I was looking for. I asked for some advice from the server about what drink to get. I asked her which one was her favourite. She was really friendly and recommended the matcha drinks. I was in the mood for something with coffee flavour and luckily there was a matcha latte! The flavour was just right, and she even brought it directly to my table rather than calling it out and having me stand up to go get it. It was just a nice touch to the experience. I was able to enjoy my drink and read my book / write in my journal in peace! Peace is really what I needed today. I'm glad I was able to find it here :)

This catering company has 6 locations in Greater Vancouver. Today was my first visit to this…read morelocation on Clark Drive but have visited their small little shop on Granville and Hastings Street many times when my old office was right across the street. What I missed the most was their delicious carrot cake with pineapple bits and topped with vanilla bean cream cheese frosting and cobb salad. I ate these 2 items many times at lunchtime! While on the Culture Crawl this afternoon, I noticed the shop was open and jumped at the chance to get a slice of carrot cake. It's been 5 years since I got my hands on a slice. I think their carrot cake is one of the best in town. Note: none of their shops open on the weekends and believe this location was open to serve the "crawlers" for the East Side Cultural Crawl. My friend just wanted a coffee but I said no way and ordered the carrot cake to share. At first bite, I was disappointed with the carrot cake because it was not fresh and moist but still enjoyed the creamy frosting. I also understand it was the weekend and they normally don't open for business so the food was probably left over since Friday. This disappointing won't dissuade me from coming back to this catering company. My friend who never had the carrot cake, enjoyed it.

Overpriced and not very many options... Like previous reviewers have indicated. My friends and I…read moretook a class near by and didn't have any other place to go... so we decided why not, let's try this since we always saw the one on Granville Street (which closes really early!). But this place was mediocre at best. I feel like creme de la crumb is a catering business that sells what they couldn't sell to desperate office workers at their "cafes". I'm sorry but their coffee tasted worse than Tim Hortons and their pastries were extremely overpriced and tiny! I've have better pastries from a nonna at a church garage sale event. Not worth it.

93 Coffee Cafe & Eatery is a very unassuming multipurpose space. With its big open windows…read morereceiving plenty of natural light, soft light fixtures, and simple yet modern table and seating set up, it is a perfect spot for a date - getting to know somebody over coffee, espresso, and matcha, a dessert spot - with its various pastries, parfaits, and sweet offerings; or breakfast and lunch spot with its versatile menu of sandos, curries, teishoku, noodles, and bentos. Stumbled across this place while looking for a simple yet delicious Japanese meal to end my latest Vancouver trip. 93 coffee showed up, which was perfect as it was only a stroll and a half from the downtown waterfront area. The location is thicker away, quiet, and upon first entry, it was obviously that somebody meticulously thought of the concept and took great care in procuring the furniture, fixtures, and set up. The staff was friendly but in a non-rushing feeling-like-a-business type of way. So all the good qualities of your neighborhood cafe with the charm of a Japanese cafe. I ordered a hamburg steak teishoku and my boyfriend ordered the Hamburg steak curry. We were impressed by how the patty was flavorful, meaty, but neither greasy or heavy - signature of how it is in Japan. The curry was flavorful without being overly rich. The side pairings for the teishoku was perfect - a mini salad, side of pickled vegetables, rice, and miso soup. Very well balanced. Overall, super satisfied of this latest find. We need to come back to try some of the dessert offerings.

Little Japanese-western cafe inside the Denman Place Mall. You'd never know it was there, walking…read moreby the mall on the outside. Its on the south side of the mall and there is no signage on Denman where all the foot traffic is. The space is quite big, comfortable chairs, and clean. Run by some Japanese people. The menu reminds me of those Japanese "Western" chain restaurants all over Japan, and they serve some comfort food dishes like omurice and Japanese curry. Sizeable menu of Matcha and Houjicha drinks, as well as some desserts. All the staff were friendly and at least during lunch hour, the place is relatively quiet. Service was a bit slow though, and they didnt bring our 2 dishes out at the same time. Food we tried: omurice+hamburg steak add-on - the omurice was quite nice. Comes wrapped in a thin omelette the old school way. They serve it with ketchup. Not much chicken in the chicken rice. Flavour was nice though. The side of hamburg steak was quite soft but flavourful. Did not taste like just beef - I suspect it was a mix of beef and pork. Also had a small side of salad. Overall pretty solid. 4/5. beef curry rice bowl - pretty good, the curry sauce was generous and not too salty. Served with the usual side of pickles. 4/5. Houjicha iced latte. Exactly as it sounds, and pretty good too. Very solid 4/5 overall. Weird location and I suspect they would be much busier with more visibility. There arent many places in town that serve this kind of food so there is opportunity for them to do well. Their food is pretty good, and a good approximation for the stuff you'd get in Japan at those western style chains that are so popular there. IYKYK. Pricing is high-ish but for this area it is not crazy. The beverages are $6-8 and the food runs about $20. I would come back if I had a craving for this type of food.