Found this cute little coffee shop tucked away in a little corner of Burnaby and we were delighted…read moreto be welcomed with such warm hospitality, tasty drinks and treats. It is a small space, but full of personality and charm. We ordered a Matcha Latte ($7), Japanese Latte ($7), and Matcha & Black Sesame Moffin ($1.50/each). I personally enjoy my matcha unsweetened so I loved that this one was served without sweeteners, and the matcha is lighter bodied with earthy flavours. The Japanese latte is made with coffee beans from Japan, and I'm not a coffee drinker usually so I can't comment much other than the fact it tasted mellow but had depth. The mochi muffins were not too sweet and deliciously chewy! I'd love to come back to try their hojicha latte!

handwork coffee studio is very cozy japanese coffee shop. Space was very small, but, there are some…read moreantique furniture nicely decorated and wam atmosphere. what I got: houjicha latte. I guess barista did not add too much sugar, however, I did not need it. Houjicha flavor was was very bold and strong, and paired with milk so well. I really enjoyed houjicha itself, no sugar necessary. It really reminds me of houjicha latte in Japan. Barista was Japanese lady. very friendly and nice. I was very impressed and definitely want to go back the shop as soon as I can. I want to try their baking goods next time.

They have 4.9 stars on Google which drew us here, however it's more of a convenience store with…read moremicrowaved food rather than a restaurant. They sell a bunch of Brazilian snacks but overall the inside of the store looked worn out. We came in on a Sunday morning and no one was at the front. I rang the bell and a young girl came to take our order. She was sweet but looked very stressed. She ran to the back and was on the phone with her boss frantically asking for help. She then came running out and told us it'll be a wait because she needs to get a big order out. I replied no problem and went to grab a seat. After awhile I rang the bell again and asked for a refund and said I would return another time. The girl said she could make the food now. The next few minutes all we heard was the microwave constantly going off and it was clear nothing was made fresh. Feijoada: apparently this is their most popular dish and I liked the vibrant colours. However the pork was overcooked and nothing tasted fresh except for the slice of orange. Strogonoff: the creamy sauce was not bad but it was so salty we were really thirsty after. The chicken was overcooked. Coxinha: I was excited to try tradition Brazilian croquettes but these were clearly frozen and again didn't taste fresh.

Brazilian cafe and takeout restaurant on Edmonds…read more Parking is available on the side streets. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. It looked like a coffee shop with their drinks and cakes, but also serves some Brazilian staples (feijoada, coxinha etc.). The theme is definitely on the casual side. There is a nice small covered patio in front. My biggest complaint was that the service was just atrocious. When I walked in, there was 1 customer in front of me. She was jabbering with the staff in Portuguese. The staff (both of them) saw me standing there and just ignored me. After a minute, I grabbed a menu off the table and stood there holding it. They looked at me again and kept on chatting with that customer. After a few minutes, another (3rd) customer arrived. This customer was confused too, as she couldn't tell if there was a lineup, since I was just standing around staring at the gaggle behind the counter. She then stood behind me and also waited for a few minutes, while the staff continued to ignore both of us. Total wait time was 12-13 minutes(!) before someone behind the counter decided to acknowledge our existence. Considering there were a total of 3 customers (not including a small group already seated), this is quite unacceptable. It was like the staff were there to socialize. The staff are obviously local Brazilians, as the cashier didn't have the best English. He didn't know what decaf was. Fortunately I had Google Translate. I ordered a flat white. They make this thing automatically with the push of a button. In other words, the coffee machine is similar to those found at car dealerships. I guess the redeeming factors was that the coffees here are quite inexpensive, and the flat white tasted decent for a generic coffee. My other complaint is that the cakes aren't made in house. Looks like they're made by a local bakery (Sinatra's). Price is definitely on the high side, but the carrot cake I had was very decent. I really wanted to like this place, but honestly have trouble recommending it. The service was atrocious, the coffees are office/gas station grade, and the cakes can just be obtained directly from the bakery supplier. Guess I'm going elsewhere for my next coffee/dessert fix.

It's a hidden gem when one can find good coffee plus delightful savoury items & pastries with comfy…read moreseats and lots of open space available, including decent hours of operation starting at 8am and closing at 7pm, ALL within a bright and spacious community centre with lots of natural lighting. This cafe merits repeat visits as I have enjoyed every item I ordered here. We especially liked their savory items such as breakfast sandwiches and the roast beef melt! Unfortunately, the lobster melt is no longer available on the menu or that would be my favourite. Bastion is a popular place for coffee drinkers to work on their laptops here, because there are outlets available by the round table area that looks into the gym. Service is quite efficient and they even offer free coffee grounds for your gardens when available. Hours of operation are great here, as it opens early and continues till dinner time. Lots of free parking available, though the community centre parking lot can get busy. In short, Bastion is a great coffee shop - whether you are here to catch up with friends over coffee or to stop by for a protein drink after workout or to grab a light meal to go or to simply sit down and enjoy some pastry for your sugar cravings...Bastion Coffee Kitchen won't disappoint!

I'm seriously impressed with the coffee and food here. The flat white is one of the better ones I…read morehave in metro vancouver. My friend likes the cortado too. I ordered the roast beef melt sandwich which is their signature and popular item. Well deserved! It's flavorful and the beef is very soft. You can bite through it easily and there's no dryness at all. It's great if you prefer softer food or teeth are not strong. Lots of tables and seating area. It only got crowded when people sat around waiting for their fitness class. The only drawback was the parking. It was almost full! I was lucky to find a spot round the corner. I sure didn't expect it to be so busy. Reminded me of the busy parking lot at Hillcrest CC in Vancouver. Maybe I was there when there were many fitness classes or activities then. Good place to have a bite or coffee after your workout or to meet friends.

I came with my brother for lunch…read more I had a avocado and tomato grilled cheese and an Americano coffee The food came quickly and was excellent. We sat outdoors in the river breeze The staff took our order swiftly and was friendk

Great cocktail area when it's open, and tasty bites to eat. Super affordable happy hour.read more

First glance at the menu here and you realize it's not unique breakfast/brunch items you haven't…read moreseen before, but it's the quality they put out compared to other local places in Sechelt. Opting for the Basted Basic, you can't mess up a solid plate including a nicely sized biscuit, a good portion of bacon, perfectly poached eggs and freshly mashed avocado. Wifey enjoyed her eggs benny, while my son was just happy to receive a squishy pig toy with his Piglet Pack (kids meal). They also have so baked sweet or savory pastries to go as well. There is both limited internal and outdoor seating, so I could imagine how packed it can be at peak hours. Order at the counter, and they'll deliver your items, and bus your own table (one of the workers graciously offered to do it for us).

This place was recommended by Yelper C. She said the coffee here is really good. B is a coffee guy…read moreand so we did get a regular coffee for him to try and he said it was good. I got the Basted Baker Hash with Salmon added to it. B got the beef roll. B said the beef roll was super tasty and flavorful. I really liked my Based Baker Hash. It was a very big bowl with potato hash, spinach, onion, mushroom, pepper, avocado, salmon and a poach egg. The place makes its own ketchup in house. They also sell their ketchup in a bottle for take home. The restaurant looks small but they do have a patio area in the back. Plenty of free parking on the street or at the back.

If to love coffee you have to come to this cafe. Their coffee is awesome!…read more I usually have the turkey cranberry sandwich, which is my ultimate fav The staff is nice, the service is a little slow which can slow down your day. The place is pretty busy which is a a good sign that they are doing well. I know someone that stays she always come here for her coffee if she's in the area rather than Starbucks. That's loyalty and the sign of a true coffee lover.

I was in the area and met up with a friend here for a coffee date. This cozy coffee shop had a…read morecute, and warm ambiance. There was a huge plushie bear taking a seat at one of the tables. It was not that busy when we stopped by. Definitely, a good option to sit and do some work as it was quieter than some of the other coffee shops. I ordered an iced strawberry matcha latte. It was made well and tasted as expected. Prices were average and comparable to other places. Service was efficient.

Cute little cafe in a small plaza. The interior is really clean and everything is organized really…read morewell, and the seating is very spacious. Really comfy spot to hang out! For the drinks, it was some of the best I've ever had. I ordered a latte and had to go back to try 2 other drinks because the first one was so good. The menu is full of unique combinations that look great, and there's a lot of attention to detail in the drinks. Wish this was closer to where I lived!! Definitely a must stop

This is such a lovely place and a hidden gem. Been here twice so far and loved it each time. It's…read morewell lit, gorgeously decorated. The desserts are even more delicious. I recently tried the lemon lavender cheesecake and honestly, I was surprised at how good it is.

I'd seen this place on my feed a couple times and got to visit when seeing Shannon Falls for the…read morefirst time. The view from the patio area is really beautiful though there isn't too much seating (also no washroom) so a better bet might be to take the food to go to the Shannon Falls picnic area across the street. I was actually really surprised by how much I liked the roast duck bowl (~$18)! We shared the bowl, and the dumpling sampler (~$12) which has 2 XLB, 2 Ha Gow and 2 Siu mai and came with sauces and chili oil. While it wasn't the best dim sum, it was actually better than I expected (and this is coming from a bit of a XLB snob). I found it to be quite filling and decent amount of veg / duck: the rice was already quite flavourful before adding the additional sauce on top. Overall, I'd recommend this spot for the view and their rice bowls!

Unique Slow rise bakery is located near shanon fall area and we can overlook a part of shanon fall…read moreat their patio. It was a nice weather and decided to drop by. What we got: Shrimp dumpling, Pineapple bun with butter and Matcha strawberry cream. Shrimp dumpling was ok. Pineapple bun was also ok, too. Matcha strawberry require more refinement. No flavor and strawberry cream form was not impressive. I really enjoyed the view from patio which is hightlight. It is a nice spot to relax and enjoy scenery.

Went here for hot chocolate festival and got the Koko-nutty Krabby Klassic -$9. This was amazing…read more The chocolate was so thick, rich and decadent. The coconut pineapple on top was huge and when it started melting into the chocolate, it made the drink pineapple/coconut infused hot chocolate. so good. the cute krabby patty on the side was a cupcake split in half with chocolate frosting in between. such a creative and well executed drink!

I was in the area and I remembered about this place. I had couple of friends telling that this is a…read moremust go to place to get pies. They have savory and sweet pies. Savory 5 inches pies are $15 and Sweet 5 inches pies are $14. I got the peacan butter tart pie to share with B. The pie was quite deep. We found it a bit sweet but it was very tasty. There are free parking just in front of the pie store or at the back of the building. Service was ok. The place is very small. They have only 3 tables. Most people get the pie to go.

I've been to Maison Mori many times and have purchased a variety of items, from cakes to Swiss…read morerolls to bread... Nothing really stood out in my mind. I've long heard about Korean salt bread and had been wanting to try. Maison mori offered a couple of salt bread selections. I didn't know which to get so I asked for recommendations. The staff wasn't helpful at all. "They're all good." She also said the bread is Korean style bread that is popular in Korea. Then I asked why use the Japanese word for salt, i.e. "shio". She then responded that the bread is Japanese style. Like, which is it? Korean or Japanese? After consulting Gemini AI, the two styles are fundamentally the same but the texture is different. Regardless of Japanese or Korean style, I got the original and black (squid ink). I honestly don't see what the hype is. It's essentially just butter roll with salt sprinkled on top. Lol.

Maison Mori is my regular go to bakery. Since they opened, I don't know how many times I visited…read morehere. My favorite is Soboro chestnut cube, sweet potato cube, Shio pan, mugwort mochi bun, mochi mochi bread and roll cakes. Cube breads are excellent items. Dough is very soft and fillings are great, especially Soboro chestnut cube's small chestnut pieces and crunchy soboro topping makes it addictive. Shio pan is very buttery , one of the best in town. I also liked Mochi mochi bread which had very chewy texture like mochi, but this time, I felt the one I had in the past tasted better. However, Rich bread was very good. The dough is similar to brioche with very rich, buttery flavor. This one is definitely better than before. Overall, I really liked their products. Highly recommend if you have a chance to visit North road