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." :)

The North Van cafe is a jumpin' joint with good reason! Beautiful design; even the bathroom is…read moreperfect. Warm ambiance, with their sweets up front for all to see. Excellent coffee, perfect croissants, pull-aparts and other Vienoisserie. Just spectacular 'chocolate everything.' Very quick service, even with their usual long line up. Excellent sandwiches and soup for lunch! Friendly staff and an excellent, efficient barista. 3 cheers for the bakers and chocolatiers back-of-house. In the kitchen. A wonderful team enterprise. I appreciate the expansion of outdoor seating; they could never provide enough for the crowds they attract. We often take our coffee and treats or lunch to the Park - only steps away.

I enjoyed the coffee and matcha latte from Thierry two days in a row during my 4 mile walk with my…read morepup at Ambleside Park. As a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, I could tell the latte was brewed using high-quality coffee beans, and my matcha latte had premium matcha powder. The dessert display was a treat for the senses. The decor was on point and elegant. The service was fast and the staff were friendly. They even offered a water bowl for my pup, and the patio was heated. I am planning to come back and enjoy my drinks again tomorrow.

I visited Thierry chocolate and got FIFA world cup themed soccer ball chocolate. There are 2…read moreoptions whole soccer ball chocolate or half soccer ball chocolate. We can also choose dark or milk. I chose whole milk chocolate version. Filling is male ganache. It was very smooth, rich texture and sweetness was perfect. Chocolate shell itself was thinner than I thought. This was a great FIFA world cup themed item and good for gift or for yourself to enjoy them.

Hype chocolate is my favorite chocolate shop and I am a regular here. This time, I got Maple bacon…read morechocolate bar and Milk Chocolate White rabbit bar. Milk Chocolate white rabbit - freeze dried white rabbit candy was inside of milk chocolate. This chewy gooey texture was very unique and it tasted really good. Maple Bason Bacon bits with maple finish in milk chocolate. It was so unique , and very Canadian style chocolate! Bacon bits and chocolate paired so well. A must try item! Overall, I always enjoy trying Hype's chocolate bar! So unique and delicious.

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 this candy store! It's so cute and aesthetic, and the staff is always so friendly! I love…read moretheir homemade peanut brittle and popcorn especially!! My friend is obsessed with their fudge too which is really really creamy and good! They have every gummy candy you could wish for too!! There's nothing you can't get here and it's always a super fun stop if you're spending the day at the quay!

So all the Brittles... made there... the jellies.. made there... the flavored popcorn, made there…read more. actually most of the items you buy there.. are made there.. and they are delicious. It's owner/operated, and in this world of "craft" this, and "artisan" that.. this place doesn't need to say that, because they just are. They are the original craft artisans, using old techniques to make the most delicious things you can put in your mouth and chew on... Prices? not high.. consider the cost of things in general, and most of the items there are a "steal". I recommend the brittles.. because they are made there, and perfect. The jellies, also house made, are better than basically anything I have purchased in ages, and honestly, let's be real... they taste fresh made, because THEY ARE. Hands down, quiet class... you want good candy, NOT made in some factory... this is the place. When you are done buying their entire shelf of stuff, then go down the street and find some artisan coffee... to wash it all down.

OK...so...picture it...a caramel apple covered in marshmallows that have been dipped in chocolate…read moreand with nuts....ummm...ya...Heaven called and your order for deliciousness is ready!!! I have never really eaten anything other then the caramel apple treats...but everything looks fantastic...I have had many variations of the apples...smarties, oreos, gummy bears...ALL fantastic! Next time I think I am going to try the chocolate covered marshmallows on a stick...YUM!

This place is small and the selection is rather limited. We tried the caramel-toffee apple. It…read moretasted ok, but the core of the apple was already starting to go bad. I'm not sure if their food is as fresh as some of the other Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory locations. Otherwise, the service was decent and the inside looked clean.

We've been customers for over forty years (!). Their cake doughnuts are both crisp and colourful…read more My five and eleven-year-olds love them! Just be aware that Harmony only takes cash.

The donuts are crunchy on the outside but pillow-y soft on the inside. They have different flavours…read more- my favorites are the chocolate with sprinkles and the orange with sprinkles. They're super affordable but only take cash.

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.

We were in the area and in the mood for ice cream so we ended up at Earnest Ice cream. We got one…read morescoop of Cookies n Cream in a cup, one scoop of Salted Caramel in a cup, and one scoop of London Fog in a cup. Wow...the serving size is very generous here. They were very substantial scoops. We have been here in the past. I can't remember if the scoops were always that generous in size but they were certainly very generous today. Not much to say other than the ice cream is good! We will definitely be back here again sometime!

I'm not in the North Shore often, but when I am around Lonsdale, I always pop into Earnest Ice…read moreCream. We popped over after dinner a few nights ago and service was super speedy and friendly. I got to sample two flavours they have right now, Canoli and Toasted Marshmallow and the latter was my choice. SO delicious. I find Earnest Ice Cream to be so creamy and love their interesting flavours. The space at this location is bright. It's not as spacious as their Olympic Village location (and I can't recall compared to Fraser St or East Van). If you're in the neighbourhood, definitely stop by. If you want to grab a pint or ice cream sandwich, you can go to the shorter queue!