Such a lovely little cafe tucked away in an industrial complex. It's a little hard to get to and a…read morelittle bit difficult to spot (they don't have a very visible sign), but once you find it, the place is amazing. The inside feels like you've been transported to Asia despite the shop's unassuming exterior. There are lots of delicious pastries to choose from. Their specialty are dacquoise and cakes. They also have a variety of coffee and tea. There are lots of tables inside and the decorations are gorgeous. The staff is always very welcoming and helpful. When I came on a weekend midday, there was no one in the cafe, so it's an excellent place to sit and enjoy a drink in peace :)

Finally we came to try earthling bakery in port Coquitlam. I heard about it for long when they are…read moredoing online sale. Now you can find their products in many supermarkets or cafe. The cafe is also the production place so you can see the pastries made fresh in front of you. I brought 4 almond meringue dacquoises and a Madeline cake for takeout. Personally, I liked the double chocolate flavor the most as it tastes less sweet than others. The dacquoise shells are fluffy and crispy and taste lighter than the regular macaroons. If you like French pastry and sweet buttercream, give this local bakery a try.

Love Starbucks. Can't wait for this Starbucks to reopen after its renovation. Very convenient…read morelocation.

Are all Starbucks the same?…read more This is a brand new store, lots of couches and seats. The other great thing is that a lot of the seats have power outlets near them - great for giving that top up charge to your mobile electronics. The store has an outside patio area, not covered. It was clean, and well stocked, with staff who had been transferred from other locations. Worth stopping by for your caffeinated fix ;)

This place was great…read more I joined some friends for cocktails and was pleasantly surprised at how good this bar was. The drinks were really good. My favorite was one was actually offered on tap. They also allow you to purchase their drinks to go (the ones on tap.) They have a fridge with all their on tap offerings. They also have pre packaged mixed boxes to go. This place is far from where I live, so going often isn't an option, but I will definitely drop by and purchase the drinks to go. The service was really good as well. They forgot about one of my drinks and took if off my bill. Now that is service you don't see often anymore. My waitress was also very nice. I should note that it is a really small place, but once the weather gets better they have a patio that would allow for more people. Currently, the tables hold 4-6 people and you can only stay for 2 hours. They are pretty firm about it unlike other restaurants. It's because they don't really have space for more than 4 tables/groups at a time. It's tiny! Another cool aspect is that they let you order food from other restaurants and have it delivered so you can enjoy it while you drink. They do not have meal offerings so are willing to accommodate. Very cool. Give this place a go! Great drinks. Good service.

Great little cocktail place in the industrial bit of Fremont! I went in on a quieter Thursday…read morenight so getting a spot wasn't an issue. A lot of their product is seasonal so right now there's a lot of Mexican themed creations. It sounds Like they'd like to do Japanese next. There's plenty of choices to choose from. I found their cocktails not to be too sweet which is just the way I like it. The waitress was so nice and let me sample a bunch of flavours on tap. The coconut pineapple rum tastes like a vacay. Gin and juice is their signature and a close second. I went with their tamarind peach which was vodka based. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed the summer night breeze. They have some small bites available like warm bread and hummus, charcuterie etc. There's also pizza made to order from the specialty pizza place a few doors down. The only thing that irked me a bit were the pesky fruit flies when we sat inside. I will def be back and be bringing friends!

Boule Carre is a French-Japanese bakery where all the products are square. Their Port Coquitlam…read moreaddress is not a storefront but you can arrange for pickup there (along with a few other locations in PoCo and Coquitlam) by ordering online. Otherwise, you can find them at farmers markets and festivals. I stopped by their booth at Japan Market in downtown Vancouver. I sampled the matcha and coffee cheesecakes but ended up buying a matcha cookie. The two cheesecakes were both very creamy and the matcha/coffee flavours really stood out; I would've bought one if I was in more of a cheesecake mood at the time. The matcha cookie was fantastic! It was dense but very soft with big white chocolate chunks, and also a very pleasant matcha flavour. I might grab another cookie or a cheesecake if I see them at a market again!

My friends and I visited the Japan Christmas Market downtown and stopped at this booth after the…read moreowner repeatedly called out "free samples." When we approached, he didn't offer us any, but he immediately offered samples to other customers who came by afterward. It felt like we were being ignored or dismissed, possibly because we're younger. We tried to engage and asked polite questions because we were genuinely interested, but the interaction was uncomfortable. The booth also didn't seem very busy, and the portions looked quite small for the price, which made the experience even more disappointing. I hope the owner can be more consistent and welcoming to all visitors in the future.

We were on our way home from a short weekend getaway and decided to stop by Izba Bistro for a late…read morelunch. Featured here: Spicy Calamari Fish N Chips Two Baked Ratatouille Portobellos Calamari and Fish n Chips were decent. Pretty common dishes. Nothing to write home about. .Absolutely loved the Baked Ratatouille Portobellos though! Ratatouille is on its own, a dish I don't see nearly as often as Calamari or Fish n Chips. The way this one was presented, with the Portobello Mushroom and Brie cheese was an absolute delight! Definitely a place worth checking out if you're in the area.

Came here to get the exact same thing I got last time but it wasn't as good as I remember. Quality…read morehas gone down. The stuffed French toast came with much less fruit than last time and was soggier and less crispy. The potato pancakes needed salt added and just weren't as crispy as the last time. One tea bag was $4. I wanted to cry. A cheap tea bag with some hot water shouldn't be the same price as a latte. Service was good. They were very accommodating with my friend's dairy intolerance. Ambiance was quiet -- still has those nice family diner vibes.

I came here from time to time. For the last 3 years it changed. Food is great,…read more Service is now good, sometimes you have to wait but everyone is nice. Music not too loud.

We took the family out for a late lunch today, and the kids were excited to get pirate packs, so we…read moreended up at this spot. Even though the review showed 2 stars, the kids were so hungry that we decided to go anyway lol! The restaurant wasn't too busy, maybe 5-6 tables, and we were greeted and seated quickly. We ordered 3 pirate packs fish and chips, chicken fingers, and grilled cheese. The kids loved everything, and believe me, they are quite picky eaters! My wife tried the mushroom burger with spot salad, and I went for the 2-pc fish and chips. Our waitress did an awesome job! She made sure the kids were served first, and shortly after, our food arrived. Everything was delicious. We even refilled our fries, thanks to the attentive service. Despite the mixed reviews, I'd definitely come back to this place.

We came by for brunch on the weekend, and no wait was great! The service was pretty good even when…read morethe restaurant was busy (10:30am). The menu had a good selection and the servers try to offer drinks and fruit bowl upgrades. The PurWestern Omelette ($19.75) was pretty over done so not for my liking. I was hoping for light a fluffy and omelette. The Canadian Breakfast ($20.75) was pretty tasty with 2 eggs, 3 Bacon, 1 breakfast sausage and ham and I chose the half waffle, cubed potatoes, fruit plus toast. The waffle tasted great but the ham was very thin. The restaurant was busy and loud but food didn't take long. They have high chairs and a kids menu but no plastic cutlery and small bowls for kids.

Just had brunch at Pur & Simple and I'm already thinking about when I can come back…read more I ordered the Cheez-burger Eggs Benedict--a fun twist I wasn't sure about at first, but it totally delivered. The eggs were some of the orangest, most vibrant yolks I've ever seen (a sign of quality, for sure), and they were perfectly poached. The cheeseburger patty underneath was super flavorful--well-seasoned, juicy, and honestly just worked so well with the hollandaise. It's a bold dish and they absolutely nailed it. The quality of everything stood out--fresh ingredients, great flavor, and a presentation that actually made me pause before digging in. Inside, the restaurant is gorgeous--bright, clean, and stylish without trying too hard. The vibe was relaxed but modern, and it's the kind of place you could bring a friend for a casual breakfast or stay and sip coffee for a while. Definitely a standout spot. Highly recommend!