Coconama Street parking available…read more Happened upon this gem while tourist walking the area. No windows, no window display, place is very un-welcoming if you don't know it - I assume the front door opens in the summer though. No free samples. We tried the Mango chocolate and absolutely loved it and went back the next day and got 2 variety boxes to try. Salted caramel was very strong, coconut very weak, mango 10/10, mint too weak, sake - tastes like those alcoholic chocolates, tiramisu and coffee one were 10/10, strawberry good, lemon basil could have been more lemon less basil. Overall the texture was 12/10 the best. Boyfriend is very excited to order these online from their website for tasty Christmas presents.

I've been wanting to check out a dessert place and had this bookmarked. Its a small family owned…read moreshop that's been around in the Vancouver area for some time. One of the shop owners greeted us and gave us some recommendations and we decided to try those as well as some other flavors we were eyeing. Every flavor they offer is rich but not heavy at all, with just the right amount of sweetness in each chocolate truffle bite. I didn't find any of the truffles overpowering at all, very balanced and in just the right amounts to satisfy your chocolate cravings. The sake hot chocolate reminded me of a chocolate-y amazake they serve in Japan, it was really good, I haven't been to a place that serves a hot chocolate like this, so hoping they'll have this next year as well. Will definitely be back to grab more! 〇【Menu Items Ordered & Rating Details】 ・Salted Caramel, $3.99 ・Milk Tea, $3.99 ・Earl Grey Dark Chocolate, $3.99 ・Yuzu, $3.99 ・Matcha, $3.99 ・Hojicha, $3.99 ・Sake Hot Chocolate, $4.99 (Ttl: $28.93 CAD (tax excl.)) 〇【Food/Drinks: 4.0】 ・Good variety of chocolates to select from in different forms. 〇【Service: 5.0】 ・The shop owners were in and were great with giving us recommendations. 〇【Atmosphere: 3.5】 ・Interior is decorated with chocolate goods and some educational items regarding cocoa in general. Soft white lights keep the store lit. Store is in North Vancover in a neighborhood close to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier area. In a cozy little strip with other small businesses in the area as well. It might be a little hard to find if you haven't been in the area but there's clear signs on the road that will point you to the shop. 〇【CP: 4.0】 ・Considering how delicious the chocolates are here, they're priced pretty fairly compared to other places I've been to. 〇【Misc memo】 ・NFC payments (Amex OK!) ・Street parking

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.

Such a huge disappointment. I consider myself a bit of a hot chocolate aficionado. Maybe i chose…read morepoorly but I was so let down. I ordered the regular 70% hot chocolate with cow's milk and a bit of whip cream. Maybe i should have gone for the drinking chocolate but my drink simply was not nearly chocolates enough. I had such high hopes when i walked in since the place has a wonderful chocolate aroma but my drink was very average. I would put it on par with the hot cocoa at Starbucks. No place to sit inside but there is a bench outside.

This place is tucked into an alley on Granville Island. It's very easy to miss unless you're…read morewandering around that stretch and happen to turn your head and look down the alley. It's right beside the Performance Works building. I don't know how long this shop has been here, but in all my life I've never noticed this place until now. I happened to have just come out of an afternoon show at Performance Works and as I was walking away from the Performance Works building, I happened to turn my head and see this shop, so decided to check it out. They're a small shop/ workshop that does tours which teach how chocolate is made. When you walk in, you can smell chocolate in the air. The lady in the shop offered some samples of their chocolate. I tried their Tanduay Rum chocolate and their Earl Grey Tea chocolate. According to their website their chocolate is award winning. To be honest though, I wasn't blown away by what I tasted. It wasn't bad but it also didn't taste to me like it was award winning chocolate. I noticed a sign though that said they had a drink which was part of the Koolfest. This is a new festival that started this year and is a celebration of cold drink creations from vendors of the annual Hot Chocolate Festival. Kasama's creation was a Filipino Cacao Husk & Kape Cold Brew with Vanilla Cinnamon Syrup and Ube Cold Foam. I hadn't had any Koolfest drinks yet, this one sounded appealing and to be honest...I'm the kind of person who tends to feel guilty about taking free samples and then not buying anything! So...having sampled the Tanduay Rum and Early Grey Tea chocolates, I decided to buy a Koolfest drink. Not much of a coffee person usually. This might be only the second time I've ever ordered a cold brew drink. I very much enjoyed this drink! For me to enjoy a coffee beverage, it has to be sweet and this one was sweet...but not excessively sweet. I loved the Vanilla Cinnamon flavor in it. It really hit the spot.

Hype Chocolate is my favorite chocolate shop. This time, I heard they would have Vendor at Light up…read moreChinatown. What I got - Holly duck Chili ice cream It was very spicy! The chili and dark chocolate coating paired so well. Chocolate ice cream was also very rich and bold. Very delicious item, Highly recommend! Triple chocolate clay pot rice chocolate bar- with roasted rice, caramelized puffed rice, sweet soy and toasted sesame. I really liked puffed rice and roasted rice inside, and there was small amount of sweet soy drizzled over it. It provided sweet and savory flavor. I love the creation! I also got 2 other chocolate bars at their shop. Italian coffee and Savoiardi cookies chocolate bar -Bold Italian Coffee, savoiardi cookie crunch, smooth sweet, creamy milk chocolate Savoiardi cookie is generally known as lady fingers. Dark chocolate was very bold and paired with sweet savoiardi cookie crunch so well. I could taste subtle coffee flavor. Szechuan peppercorn chocolate bar - limited item. Szechuan peppercorn chocolate was one of the most unique item I ever had. Szechuan peppercorn had citrus flavor. It was different from chili, it was more fragrant, refreshing spice. Very unique. And it paired well with milky chocolate. Very interesting and memorable chocolate. Overall, I always enjoy Hype chocolate creation. Can't wait to try their new item! Highly recommend their chocolate bar or ice cream!

The BEST chocolate I've ever had! I preordered the Pistachio Knafeh chocolate bar online and was…read moreable to pick it up at their flagship location on East Hastings (they also have a popup in Holt Renfrew). The staff were amazing and the chocolate was to die for. I will definitely be back to buy more chocolate and explore the other products!!!

I love chocolate, and while I've had my fair share of high-quality chocolates, Thomas Haas stands…read moreout above the rest because of the amazing service, excellent quality of their chocolates, innovative flavors, and diverse selection. I'm thoroughly impressed by Mr. Haas' background in the chocolatier profession, and it truly shows in his creations. I loved everything I tried when I visited both of their locations, one in Kitsilano and the other in West Vancouver. I also enjoyed their matcha latte, which I prefer to drink unsweetened. I'm already looking forward to visiting again when I return to Vancouver. This was one of my favorite experiences while visiting this lovely city. Even more amazing, if you're on a ketogenic lifestyle like me, their sugar-free chocolates are some of the best you'll ever have. No yucky aspartame. They taste amazing.

Needless to say this is indulgence at its best. Went for a quick & cheap dessert before a birthday…read moredinner. It was paired with roobois tea which I'm not a fan of but the person who ordered it was. The pastry was good, enjoyed it.

Everything we tried was delicious. As a cotton candy lover, I must say their cone and frozen mini…read morecake are both good! Pricing is fair, and location is fabulous. Great spot to stop and snack after dinner, tons of seating outdoors!

This ice cream place in gastown is really famous and is a popular spot especially for chocolate ice…read morecreams. It celebrates all kinds of chocolate. I took dark hazelnut chocolate with raspberry and vanilla matcha combo. It's mandatory to choose an ice cream with the choc flavour you chose. Also they give you cones only in option. And they are in 5 sizes one of the size is baby which is funny. I liked the ambience of the place and service is okay. The quantity is less for the price they charged. The flavour of chocolate was great nutty and dense. The raspberry did not go well with it but vanilla matcha did. I wish they could give chocolate also as flavour in ice cream. But overall I will recommend this place in downtown Vancouver.

Popped in for a treat last week to partake in Vancouver's ice cream festival on a solo adventure…read more Came in and had the triple chocolate gelato and every bite of this ice cream was decadent and jam packed with chocolate - which I have been seriously craving. The piece of chocolate served with it was also stunning, beautiful, super clean in it's taste and crunch. I like that they have lots of seating and some great gifts to purchase folks. Friendly and quick service.

Iced hot chocolate? Yes, that is a thing - and at Koko Monk Chocolates it will be refreshing, have…read morea depth of flavour, and not be too sweet. Most of their hot chocolates can be made iced. There is not a lot of room to sit, but it's bright and clean, and the service is helpful and friendly. Anyways, back to the chocolate. This place prides itself on fresh, organic ingredients, and it really shows. I had more than just a drink - it was an experience.

I love chocolate, and while I've had my fair share of high-quality chocolates, Thomas Haas stands…read moreout above the rest because of the amazing service, excellent quality of their chocolates, innovative flavors, and diverse selection. I'm thoroughly impressed by Mr. Haas' background in the chocolatier profession, and it truly shows in his creations. I loved everything I tried when I visited both of their locations, one in Kitsilano and the other in West Vancouver. I also enjoyed their matcha latte, which I prefer to drink unsweetened. I'm already looking forward to visiting again when I return to Vancouver. This was one of my favorite experiences while visiting this lovely city. Even more amazing, if you're on a ketogenic lifestyle like me, their sugar-free chocolates are some of the best you'll ever have. No yucky aspartame. They taste amazing.

This was my late mother-in-law's favorite patisserie, and we used to visit every weekend, so it…read moreholds a special place for us. Space/location The space is on the smaller side, so it's not ideal for large groups, but it's cozy and inviting, with a few counter seats inside and some patio seating outside. Food and Drinks: The food and service are consistently good, and compared to many other cafés and patisseries, it offers excellent value for money. The hot chocolate and coffee are standout. The lady behind the machine clearly knows what they're doing, because every cup is spot on. The sandwiches can be a bit hit or miss, but our recent visits have been great. The smoked salmon croissant is served cold (they always check if that's okay), and even so, it's one of my favorites. The portobello sandwich, served warm, is also rich and full of flavor. And the cakes and pastries? Dangerous in the best way possible. The kind that keeps you coming back to North Van "just one more time." :)