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

So tasty and airy! When we went we asked for recommendations and the staff suggested the honey dip…read moresince it also was just made so it's super fresh. No regrets! It was warm and fluffy and the right amount of sweetness. Beware as other locations don't have their own kitchen so you won't get fresh donuts like the ones at Granville. There is a huge variety so it can be a bit overwhelming! I would simply just go for the classics, you can't go wrong. The wait was also fairly quick, it was less than 5 minutes for a Wednesday morning! The staff were friendly and I didn't feel too rushed.

We liked it. I got the honey dip which is glazed donut and it was delicious. I also ordered the…read morechocolate crunch and Mr food lover enjoyed it. There was no line for us but when we walked by five minutes later, 25 people in line

A good assortment of pastries and surprisingly some savoury items for reasonable prices. There's a…read morelot of fruit forward flavour combinations like mango, strawberry and raspberry. Also a lot of red bean. For savoury, they have large paninis and lasagna. The service is friendly and there's sufficient indoor seating.

I really enjoyed their matcha latte! I got the red bean donut, but it was a bit too sweet for my…read moretaste.

The good: -crowded…read more-hipster staff -lively atmosphere The "need for massive improvement": -sour coffee -dry donuts. Donuts are just another form of cakes. Had the Boston Creme and yet it is still dry. Very dry. Despite they have their in house bake shop.

We hit up this place whenever we are in Vancouver just for the scones. A couple of our items were…read moremissed when ordering on current trip, probably because of our large order, but they were quick to remedy when it was brought to their attention. Atmosphere is chill but can be noisy with with conversations.

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.

I'm not the type of person who cares that much for desserts like cake or donuts, however, I have to…read moregive it to Lee's for some delicious donuts that had me impressed. I was in need of a pick me up while visiting the Gastown Steam Clock and figured I'd grab a donut from Lee's which is right across the street. There is an overwhelming amount of unique flavors and all of which I would have loved to try. I opted for the matcha and German chocolate donut and wow! I had no idea Canada was known for donuts but I can now understand why. The donuts are super light and airy which I prefer. The reason I don't care for donuts at least in the US is because they're always so dense but it was the complete opposite here. The donuts at Lee's also had a nice crispiness on the outside which added a nice texture. They are also not overly sweet and had great flavor! I especially love the location of this shop because you can do some souvenir shopping on this street and get your pictures of the steam clock. Had I known about this place earlier in my trip I would have loved to come back a second time but at least now I know for the next time that I visit Vancouver. Can't wait to come back for these donuts!

Lee's Donut carries a variety of donut types (yeast donuts, vanilla cake-based dounts, and…read morechocolate cake -based donuts). Personally, I prefer yeast donuts, because I prefer the airy-ness over denseness. As we were visiting the infamous steam clock and waiting for it to steam, we noticed a notice shop right at the corner, so decided to make a stop in to try their donuts. We tried their Bavarian Filled Yeast Donut, which was filled with vanilla custard. The donut part was chewy and doughy while the vanilla cream was creamy and not too sweet. Overall, a nice treat to have when in the area.

Cute and scrumptious! We got a half dozen to try some and gift the rest. It was late around 5pm and…read morethere were still donuts. I had the chocolate matcha, and it was sweet and the texture was perfect!

Lee's donut has been opening around town. They used to be only in North Van and Granville island. I…read morethink they are somewhat over hyped. Their donuts are not cheap half a dozen for slightly over $20 is a bit pricy when most of their donuts are not jelly filled. I came here to grab some donuts to go. I know this location has lot of options. I also feel that this place is tailored to tourist. Strangely enough in the past, I remembered their donuts being a lot better. I showed up after work and OMG they were super busy. B and I found their donuts ok and if you wait till next day to have them they are edible but a lot denser and not as good like many things. They were not fluffy to begin with. Note that their good flavors sell out super fast.

Insane Venezuelan Dulce de Leche Lattes…read more Starbucks Caramel Lattes can go take a walk. * * * Chocolate donuts with strawberry icing with massive huge strawberry taste in the icing. The only good frosted donut I have ever eaten with complete wonderment. (Actually, I have not had that many good donuts in over 72 years of donut eating. I am not sure how cops on break tolerate the average American or Canadian donut. But thank god, they eat them so I don't have to.) But I would eat donuts all day and all night at 49th Parallel. What a place!

I needed to grab a quick bite and coffee before heading out to Capilano and found 49th Parallel…read moreCoffee. I appreciated that they accepted online orders as I was in a rush. Brownie points for convenience. My husband ordered a double espresso and in true men's fashion claimed it to be "solid". I ordered the maple sea salt shaken espresso and it was *chefs kiss*. If you are a sweet and salty lover, get it! It won't disappoint you. We also ordered the Doug sandwich and the Avo sandwich. Don't let the looks fool you as the sandwiches' appearances fall kind of short. However, both sandwiches were delicious. Starbucks could never. ‍ The Doug Sandwich - a full bodied sandwich consisting of scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and tarragon aioli. I thought this sandwich would be too heavy, but the brioche bun is light and the scrambled eggs are really fluffy. The Avo Sandwich - a lighter sandwich featuring fried egg, avocado, cheddar cheese, sun dried tomato pesto, tarragon aioli and mixed greens. Also a good choice! The cafe was clean and they have a water dispenser available for customers. Service was ok, but I think they were just a bit busy.

The Red Velvet for my sweet tooth and the Mediterranean Chicken Panini cos I was so hungry…read moreexploring downtown Vancouver. I must say, the food is 10/10. The service was quick and prompt, too! Although we didn't find a place to sit, given how much people love this place, we happily enjoyed our food in the seating area overlooking the Canada place, few others joined us there too! It was our cute lil party!

Wow they have really good raspberry strudels. It's super delicious. Their pastries and dessert…read moreitems such as cakes are reasonably price and best of all they open late. Great place to hang out !

My husband brought home filled doughnuts from Vegas Donuts after I'd been opining about trying…read morethem for a while now. My strawberries & cream donut was light and fluffy but light on the amount of the filling to donut ratio compared to the same ones eaten by my family. Real whipped cream was used but parts of my donut was dry in areas where there was no filling. The Boston cream that we shared was nicely filled through out. Couldn't comment on the service and ambiance since I wasn't there during the purchase. My family thought the donuts were good overall but my light filled donut was a disappointment. Value wise between $3-4 each it was reasonable. I'm hoping the inconsistency with my donut is only a small blip so I'm giving this shop the benefit of the doubt. I'll likely give it another try if I'm in the neighborhood.

I was in the area, and thought I would check the place out. Based on their online menu, it…read moresounded like they had a pretty good, unique selection. They have a range of filled donuts, "fancy donuts" which are iced with additional toppings, and your regular iced donuts, long johns, fritter of the day, and this cream filled pastry type. I ordered 6 various items for $21. It was all jammed in to a box that was a touch too small, and, as a result, there was some icing casualties. They accept credit card. Ol' Blue Eyes - cake donut with blueberry icing. Donut was super soft. You could taste a hint of blueberry in the icing. Raspberry lemon - also a cake donut. Very lemony, but way too sweet. I couldn't finish it. Apple fritter - nice taste and texture, but a little too cheap on the apple. The Homer - regular donut with pink icing and sprinkles. My daughter had this, so I can't comment on it. She polished off all the icing, so I assume it was good. These don't last well the next day, so eat them the same day that you buy them. Service is pretty friendly. Free parking in lot out front.