Thanks to Plant Curious for the intro to this hidden gem!…read more Tucked on the corner of 3rd and up a little hill, this sweet spot is worth the climb. The shop itself is bright, clean, and modern -- the kind of cheerful space that instantly lifts your mood. Besides their dreamy gelato selection, they also offer other tempting confectionery treats that make it hard to leave empty-handed. I tried a couple of flavours, and wow -- so creamy, rich, and delicious! You'd never guess some were vegan. This might just be my new North Shore favorite Can't wait to come back to try their seasonal flavours -- my curiosity (and sweet tooth) are officially piqued!

Cute little shop in North Vancouver. If you want ice cream and Ernest is packed with people, just…read morewalk up two blocks to this cute little shop and skip the lines for some equally delicious ice cream and gelato! They also have some gourmet chocolates and other treats. Cute and small, great to grab something and eat outside on the bench or as you walk. The mango was my favorite, with the peanut butter fudge a close second.

Prima Italian Market offers up the best of the best in Italian fare this side of Italy. From…read moreantipasti, gourmet specialties, olives, olive oils, balsamic vinegars to deli meats, cheeses, spices, fresh and dried pastas, sauces, breads and Italian imports, Prima is one of the best Italian markets in the city. The house-made pesto is top-notch!

Moving from Montreal to Vancouver, I felt sure that I was giving up on really good Italian produce…read more I especially did not expect to find what I was missing in North Van.! But, there, on the rainy North Shore, I found my heart's desire in the way of anything I could dream of in the Italian food department. Here you will find pungent cheeses, all kinds of olives and olive oils, fresh pasta, oh so fresh pesto, along with breads, Italian imports and...oh, I am getting hungrier by the minute! So, stop here and put a little zesty Italian into your cooking!

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.

The staff were very informative about the different honey they had and where it was all sourced. We…read morebought a honey cake and a jar of clover honey. The honey cake was sweet and soft with slight almond flavour! Cannot complain

Very friendly staff. I got a honey lemonade and it was perfectly tart and not overly sweet. Lots…read moreof honey related products from basic honey to honey deodorant. If you like honey there's lots to love here!

I love this place! So many delicious, healthy options. I now come here each time I visit the city…read more The portion sizes are spot on and the prices are reasonable. The best part is you can take your food outside to the deck and enjoy lunch with a view of downtown Vancouver!

From the owner: What makes WELA special is its commitment to freshness, variety, and customer satisfaction. The…read moreingredients are of the highest quality, ensuring every salad is crisp and full of flavours. With a wide variety of toppings and homemade dressings, customers can easily customize their salads to suit their taste and dietary preferences. The menu also features seasonal and rotating options, keeping things exciting for regular visitors. Plus, with eco-friendly practices and a friendly, interactive atmosphere, this salad/smoothie bar goes above and beyond to create a unique and enjoyable experience.

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

Very well priced, ordered a 4/5 spice level pad thai chicken and it was exactly what i wanted…read more Staff were very kind and friendly!

A rainy day called for soup for dinner. Close to our hotel…read more The restaurant was bright and airy. Plenty of tables for sitting. Tastefully decorated with Thai paintings. I ordered the Tom Ka soup. It is a coconut lemon grass soup. I added chicken to mine. It was full of thinly sliced chicken, onions, mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and noodles. I ordered my soup mild. My husband ordered the Tom Yum medium heat level with shrimp as his protein. The medium was the perfect spice level for him. My daughter ordered Laksa soup with chicken and medium spice level. It was yummy. If we are ever in the area again, we will stop.

-slightly different set-up than that of the Victoria's Health in downtown Vancouver, this outpost…read morehas the smoothie bar tucked into the back of the shop instead of the it being combined with the check out area. At the Lonsdale shop, one orders and receives a delightful smoothie of one's choosing, then walks up to the till at the front of the store to pay. Another wee difference is that this store has no seating. To compare the two shops a bit further, I found the North Van location to be a bit more laidback than the Victoria's on Hornby. I'd imagine that the Hornby shop also sees a ton more foot traffic and that, too, could make for a less relaxed atmosphere. I came for the smoothies, but for the vitamin/supplement head, this store would seem to have all you need. (If not, then there's a competing health food store just down the road & across the street.) Visitors from Vancouver: take the bus from the ferry terminal straight up the hill, or, if you're feeling particularly spunky, walk!

ALWAYS helpful! So friendly and well stocked. So many…read moreyears of wonderful products and service. Thank you, Shima! You always make a difference in our lives!