Passed by this spot walking down Commercial Dr. after lunch. Came in as I was intrigued by their…read moresign saying they have the best cinnamon buns. The staff were friendly! Best part was that the dairy can be substituted for no charge, that was a huge bonus! The matcha latte was good and the cinnamon bun was delicious. I liked how the cinnamon bun was not overly sweet, it was the right amount of sweetness. It was nice and fluffy and it had a good chew. Definitely recommend this spot for a quick stop. They also had a lot of seating inside and outside too.

I got a matcha frappe at Grounds For Coffee and it was excellent…read more You'll see plenty of working professionals and students here on their laptops. It has a nice, cozy feel to it.

Came here on a Thursday night with 4 people. Not too many people so we were able to get seats right…read moreaway. The servers were nice and came around often. It was really really loud though. We couldn't even here our server unless they were yelling. It's nearly impossible to make conversation with our table mates. The food was good, but a bit pricey. We got nachos to share for $10 but the serving size isn't very big. We also got the tacos which came out to be around an additional $25 per person, not including tax and tip. It tasted good, but the portions were not very big. Expect to spend a lot to be full.

Went to Chancho on a Monday night, didn't have a reservation just walked in and got a spot right…read moreaway. Their space is pretty big so if you're coming on a weekday, chances of getting a spot are very high. Their service is also pretty quick! Big fan of their beef enchiladas! Would recommend!

Always love getting sushi from here because they have a good variety and it's ready to go! For a…read morequick lunch or for a get together, it's easy to swing by and grab some of their premade boxes. And for premade sushi, the rice is usually still soft and the ingredients fresh. My personal favourite is the scallop rice bowl! There's parking on the side, but if it's full, you can circle around the block too for free street parking. The parking lot cars usually circle out pretty fast thought if you're ok to wait a little bit.

If friends or family are going to Fujiya, you best believe I'll be there…read more I visit a couple times in a year and am always excited to browse the selections they have. Sometimes I lock in on one specific pantry ingredient I want to try cooking with, and lo and behold, Fujiya has it. Dashi, teas, dressings, seaweed, you name it. Their prepared food section is also quite extensive and in the year of 2026, it's still super affordable especially for bento and rolls imo. Sushi rolls would be 1.5 to 2x the price elsewhere. Veg, meats, frozen section I can't speak much for, but notable offerings include: shiso leaves, sakura ebi (whole and flakes), tempura, takoyaki, sashimi loins. If you're making anything japanese, you should be able to find everything you need right here!

Donair spot inside the Commercial SkyTrain station complex, but outside the fare gates…read more Parking is available but limited on the side streets. The venue is long and skinny. There are a few small tables. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. As of the time of writing, there are different specials for each weekday. Who doesn't like a deal. Ingredients are fresh. The beef donair pita I had was quite filling. I was happy.

I had to go chicken donair which was very juicy and huge. The staffs were very friendly as well…read more I felt the size of vegetables inside of wrap were bigger cut and easy to fall. If you like messy eater, it could be no problem.

I might have just been introduced to one of my favourite ice cream spots in the city! This place…read morehas Asian dessert flavours that I haven't yet found at any other higher end ice cream spot in the Lower Mainland yet. We ordered items of the Rotationals Menu - a peachy peach oolong and a hojicha cloud tea ice cream. Both of them were rich in flavour. The ice cream shop is small and busy, but still had seats available for us to enjoy our ice cream. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again

Note: They don't offer tastings, which makes it really…read moredifficult because they have unique flavour combinations. Ice cream: I got the special of the month: hojicha cloud tea It has a very strong tea flavour with a swirl of salted cheese cream. Loved the hojicha part but hated the salted cream swirl. Service: I can understand that it's a small busy store and maybe that is why they don't offer tastings. What I can't excuse is that when your staff is asked about 2 particular ice cream flavours and which they would recommend the response is "I don't know I have not tried either" Summary: Ice cream is good Flavours are unique Staff isn't very helpful with questions Would rather go to other ice cream places than revisit.

We visited Hanoi Corner to grab some drinks while we visited Italian day on the drive. It was very…read morehot day, so, we ordered Mango slush and Matcha latte(cold) Mango slush was good, it tasted like smoothie, very thick and rich.it had a great flavor. Matcha latte was just ok. Last time I had this item, I remember it had more strong matcha flavor. I guess due to busy event with so many customers lining up. It was a good place to get asian style drinks. I will visit again.

Popped in here for a quick lunch…read more Got a lemongrass chicken banh mi which was a decent price however, they totally skipped on the filling. It felt like such a skimpy sandwich. Also, the meat was definitely just reheated. My regular go to place is ~$8, made fresh in front of you and stuffed. The service is nice and it's a good spot to sit and eat. Small but gives a cozy vibe. Depending on the day, seating might be limited.

Busy spot but undoubtedly due to the wonderful selection of baked treats, gelato & coffee. Limited…read moreseating here, so be prepared to wait. Modern, contemporary design with plenty of warm woods. Tho its my first time here, my friend spent almost half her visits to Commercial Drive at this cafe. Initially we were just going for gelato, as there are some unique flavour offerings. I was SO happy to have chosen the honey-lavender. AND I could not leave without buying their gorgeous massive pecan caramel rolls! Took one home (gave the other to my friend) & was able to eat it across a few days. I was amazed how well it kept! Forgot to take a pic before I dove into it. Next time! (find me on Instagram via @aida.loves ) Will obviously be back...

My friend introduced me to Mundo. I've visited multiple…read moretimes for mainly to gos. Whoever Mundo's baker is, they really know how to bake. This croissant rival is fierce in Vancouver. I'd say Mundo's croissant type baked goods is a toss up in the top 3 at the moment. Mundo is on my list for whenever I need to cake up for future events. I had an individual sized chocolate cake and it did not skimp on the ingredients. They know how to make and store icing here. The cake was so moist that it wasn't sloppy. Very well done.

My first time trying a vegan cake and i must admit it was quite delicious! We bought a 6" vanilla…read moreraspberry cake which was apparently their best seller. The cake was very cute looking and i absolutely loved the pink and white color scheme. I forgot to take a picture of the slice but it had alternating layers of the sponge and white buttercream. I'm normally not a fan of whipping cream but their buttercream was definitely delicious. With that said, at $75 for a 6" cake, i thought the price was a bit hefty.

Really great matcha!! It had a leading matcha taste and beautiful green color- I ordered their…read moreraspberry matcha latte and found that the raspberry taste was good too They have a nice selection of pastries, too. What stood out to me was the matcha latte!

First time trying this bakery. I got the Ube, salted caramel, and mango cheesecake. All were…read moreexcellent! Their cheesecake was dense and had the right amount of flavour. The crust was good too. I also tried the white chocolate chip cookie which was probably one of the best white chocolate chip cookies I've ever tried. It was a bit crispy on the outside and was softer chewier closer to the centre

This place has so many different cheesecake options that you might need a few minutes to pick one…read moreand probably get recommendations from the people We ordered the lemon cheesecake which had a classic lemon taste, and really hit the spot. I also got the passionfruit cheesecake which was out of this world. The bakery itself is pretty small and there are only a few places to sit, but the cheesecake slices themselves are circular and just enough for you to get a decent taste without overdoing it. The service is friendly, and they were very helpful with helping us choose the cheesecakes Ambience, wise, it is nothing to rave about, but it is not bad either. Highly recommend this place if you want cheesecake

Lovely little pasta shop!…read more We walked in on a stormy morning so seats were hard to find. But luckily another couple was leaving. I will say many people came in with scowls because there werent open seats. So be aware it is a very small shop. Which i love. The service was good. The staff was friendly. Some of the grumpy people wanting a seat; did complain to the staff and the staff were very patient with them. We ordered two pastas a coffee and cookies for dessert. My carbonara was sensational one of the best pastas I've had in vancouver. Very well balanced. Excellent flavour profile. My friend also loved her meal and said her coffee was also one of the best shes ever had. My small jam cookie was delicate and sweet. Very impressed. The atmosphere definitely added to the experience. Rainy day and a warm pasta shop. Tables alive with conversation. (The only downside was the washroom definitely left things to be desired. Its understand that in a small space it can be very hard to have everything be aesthetic.) The staff and atmosphere otherwise very charming. Made me homesick for Montreal. I love that smaller places like these are becoming more common place in Vancouver. I will definitely be back to try more of their pastas. And say hello to their staff again. Its a true gem!

Excellent fresh pasta with well balanced flavour profile…read more There are many local neighbors who pop in for a bite or takeout. Since they have a different pasta each day, we noticed some people calling in to ask for the pasta of the day. Will be back to taste more dishes!