Lovely place with good coffee, delicious pastries, and very friendly service. We popped in before heading to the hologram zoo next door - definitely worth arriving 15 minutes early to grab something from here. read more

I had a yummy early morning X-Large hot coffee to go. The caramel latte tasted great and was served at just the right temp and had good flavor, like they use premium products. Friendly service and quick in and out! I heard from friends that the juices and snacks were delicious too!! read more

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Really enjoyed my Americano (smooth, silky) and their chocolate croissant was insanely delicious! Sampled the spinach crossing too, a bit too doughy for my liking but still good. Conveniently located across from the JW Marriott and Douglas autograph hotels. read more

Was staying at Douglas autograph hotel and was looking for cafe close by. Stumbled into Belgian chocolate cafe without much expectations and was amazingly surprised. Coffee : 5/5. Americano by itself was not bitter , smooth n beany. Very hard to get something like this ..was totally wowed ! Pastry : 4/5 Carrot cake fresh and moist as expected and chocolate croissant was fabulous. Interior: 4/5 Small place . Seat along the windows. Flora murals and international ambiance . Our door seating as well with umbrellas T read more

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Food was not good. Bacon was barely cooked. The roof started leaking as I was ordering. Wouldn't recommend. read more

The Belgian Chocolate Cafe - Very disappointing. The bacon is barely cooked, and the roof started to leak when I was ordering. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A very cute cafe located close to the waters! Their chocolate and pistachio croissants are pleasing to the eyes and mouth. However, the cafe does not use their own chocolate. The ice creams they have and use in the milkshake were from Avalon. Overall a good cafe to visit after a summer beach day. read more

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This fabulous little Belgian bakery is right across the street from the JW Parq Marriott where we stayed and it is truly a taste of Belgium in BC. Freshly made chocolate croissants and thick rich hot chocolate made my mouth feel like I was in Europe - while the friendly and patient servers reassure you that you are definitely in Canada. Pastries are made fresh daily so get there early and you can buy them hot out of the oven like we did - buttery, flaky and oozing chocolate There are also chocolates, coffees, sandwiches and other goodies for those who aren't in the mood for pastries. Absolutely delicious and I highly recommend a stop. read more

The Belgian Chocolate Cafe - Giant chocolate croissants - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you need chocolate fix, this is your place. This is a little cafe across from JW Parq. We did not come for the food...we came for the rich and creamy hot chocolate. It was delish!! Warms the heart and soul. read more

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The absolutely best hot chocolate you'll find anywhere on the planet. I've traveled all over the world and have yet to find better hot chocolate. read more

This Cafe is situated on the corner of Pacific Blvd across from the Casino. I walked passed it a few times after my workout at the gym. The casing makes your taste buds tingle. It has a very nice selection of desserts and sandwiches. Also, bonus--they make delicious looking . Waffles with fruit toppings and chocolate and whip cream--need I say more? Today I went a little bit crazy buying a variety of treats to nosh on over the next few days. I was in a good mood and this made it even better. The Turkey sandwich isn't bad. I love the strawberry layered cake--inside has real Strawberry sauce, not jam. I'm glad that I went inside and gave it a try cause it was worth it. Fancy!! read more

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We were staying at the hotel across the street so went here for breakfast. Looks nice but only one staff working with several customer in line. We gave up and left. Lots of other places in the area. read more

Great place for hot chocolate in Vancouver, especially during a cold winters day! Plenty of indoor seating and a great place to catch up with friends over a chat. I loved the vibe of this cafe with the friendly staff behind the counter, and would definitely recommend when in the downtown area. read more

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Despite the great reviews, I found the food so so. . . and this was freshly baked goods a little after 7am (when it opened) on a Wed morning. I had the chocolate chocolate muffin, which just did not taste that great. It was soft and had some chocolate chips, but was just okay. The croissant, which was not even placed on display case yet as they were sitting off to the side, was not that flaky or soft on inside or crisp on outside. It was slightly warm with ham and cheese sandwich, with a little mustard, wilted wet lettuce (yes wilted) and tomato. I would have ordered plain croissant had I known it was not a true baked ham and cheese croissant. I was so happy that it opened before 8am, which was before our flight, but will try the other nearby bakery next time. read more

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Ambiance: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Overall: 5/5 My boyfriend and I were staying at the hotel across the street and noticed this place when we first checked it and knew we wanted to take a peek. We went on a Saturday early evening and there were still plenty of seats which was great! The best part about this place is the service - they are all super friendly, helpful, and sweet! We ordered two things to share - the chocolate dome and the chocolate speculoos cake. We ordered at the till and took a seat and they brought over our items along with some warm chocolate fondue to pour over the dome. As for the taste, the dome was a little too decadent for our liking - it was a chocolate shell with chocolate mousse and more chocolate poured on top. I loved the novelty of pouring the melted chocolate on top to reveal the inside, but I wish they had some flavour in there other than chocolate. We both quite enjoyed the cake though! It was light and fluffy and balanced out the rich-ness of the dome. As for the ambiance, it's a pretty small spot so there's not much to it. The front counter is beautiful with lots of marble, but the seating area leaves much to be desired. There's not too much seating, and half of the tables are directly across from the washroom which is not the best spot to enjoy a drink and pastry. Overall, this place is pretty good! Some of their other pastries looked really tasty so I might come back if I was in the area to grab something to eat at home. read more

The Belgian Chocolate Cafe - Chocolate Speculoos Cake (front) and chocolate dome (back) - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wow! I saw this place outside the hotel I was staying at and bookmarked it for a coffee break during my stay. I went one morning with the plan to stay for a few hours to write and work, and it was perfect! It's a really cute and cozy coffee shop with plenty of perfect lighting thanks to the wide windows throughout the shop. I really wish more cafes relied on natural lighting like this. The staff is really friendly and service is great. Since I stayed a few hours I ordered a few different things. I got the classic waffles, caramel latte, blueberry tea, and the ginger & turmeric tea. Let me tell you, nothing disappointed! Those waffles were DIVINE! I wish we had something like that where I live but it's not quite this quality. The latte and two teas were so refreshing and delicious. Everything was served in quality cute cups and plate ware. I would've definitely visited again had my trip been longer, but sadly I couldn't. read more

The Belgian Chocolate Cafe - Classic Waffles (sans ice cream) and Caramel Latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Not only did the individual cake slices look worse than the pictures online (it was disappointing), but also they did not have the name tag with the price for many cake slices as shown online. The server did not tell us the name of the cake slices; she just told us the ingredient without any details as the name tag that was shown online (e.g. she told us "hazelnut" instead of "hazelnut mousse with vanilla sponge cake.") It was better for them to have the name tag with the price for all of the cake slices so customers would not need to ask them, especially when we needed to wear masks now and when it was busy. It was difficult to hear her through the masks. It was unbelievable that they did not have any bags for customers to carry the boxes of cake. How can they expect customers to carry the boxes of cake if customers buy a lot of individual cakes or whole cakes? Moreover, the server still asked us if we need the cake slices in separate boxes even though they did not have bags for us to carry. It would be more difficult to carry each individual boxes than to carry a large box. The server found two paper bags which did not fit the cake boxes and she tried to squish the cake boxes sideway inside the bags that resulted in a fallen cake slice after I arrived home. This discouraged us from returning because they were causing customers inconvenience. Moreover, she did not give us our receipt and she only give us the credit card receipt so I had to ask her for the store receipt. I saw the name of the cake slices on the receipt was different than what we had bought. They had mousse cakes for $6.5 in the cafe and mine was a pear mousse cake slice. However, she charged me $7.5 for it and $7.5 for lava cake but she had "Chocolate Duo" 2@$7.5 on the receipt ("Chocolate Duo" was a different cake). The price for the lava cake was correct ($7.5) but not for the mousse cake slice. She had overcharged me because they did not have the name tag with the price shown to customers; that means they could charge us any price they want. It was absolutely unethical. P.S. The bottom of the Pear Mousse Cake was damaged at the two corners when I opened the box (as shown in the attached photos). I was shocked because this was the first time that I was given a ruined cake slice. How could they give a damaged product to customer? I did not know if it was done by the server, who tried very hard to take off the gloves after taking the cake slices for us (I saw her kept shaking her hands behind the counter with the gloves). It was unacceptable. In addition, the chocolate sponge cake in the middle had no taste, and the vanilla sponge cake on the bottom was dry and coarse as if it was stale. read more

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Paying almost 7 dollars for a mini eclair is outrageous. I got the chocolate eclair which is the classic and the filling had a tinge of purple in it. The pastries here don't taste authentic and the prices are ridiculous. I would not come back. read more

Had a craving for some sweets and thought I'd give this place a try. Cute little sunny spot with friendly customer service. My partner and I picked up an eclair and a carrot cake to share. Both did not disappoint. read more

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The Belgian Chocolate Cafe brings the beauty of Belgium to Vancouver: chocolate on tap, handcrafted coffees, delicate brussel waffles, beautiful pastries and exceptional service. Stunning Coffees They are participating in Vanfoodster's Coffee Drink Challenge and I ordered their creation, Ruby Blossom Cappuccino. I absolutely loved it because the cappuccino was texture book perfect (1/3 milk, coffee, foam) and the idea to use ruby cocoa was brilliant. The fruit and sweet notes of the ruby cocoa paired so well with the slightly bitter and acidity coffee. The beans are sourced from Australia Signature waffles The Waffle de Luxe definitely lived up to its name! I learned the Cafe has a pastry chef dedicated to making waffles to order and I am absolutely impressed. The Brussel waffle was light, crispy and airy. Although the grid pockets were not as deep as a liege waffle, there was more than enough dark chocolate to cover the entire waffle and fruits! I truly appreciate how the waffle itself was lightly sweetened. This allowed for the chocolate and fruits to shine. The waffle also comes with a perfectly round scoop of ice cream with visible specks of vanilla bean seeds! If this dish isn't deluxe, I don't know how else they can make it better. the fresh fruit helped give the dish some acid to cut through the sweetness. Amazing Service I was extremely impressed by the quality of service! The staff were not only friendly but they made sure you were comfortable. For example, a little boy next to me spilled hot chocolate all over himself. The staff did not hesitate to make him a new drink and they immediately cleaned up the spillage Another example, they always delivered the customer's order before they sat down or they never asked you to get your own order. Also, I love how the staff are quite equal. Everyone, including the barista would clean up dishes, get to know customers and ensure the cafe was clean and organized. This is the European standard that you don't see often in Vancouver. The Belgian Chocolate Cafe is now my favourite cafe read more

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**Update: yet again, Yelp admin has changed the info I input about this establishment. Yes, it it located at the corner of Pacific and Smithe Street, but I clearly noted when I listed this business that its physical street address is 30 Smithe Street. This is the address on their business cards. I don't know why Yelp always changes the street addresses input** read more

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Went here twice in the last month ;) Overall were surprised and delighted with every dessert we picked. They have a great selection and no matter what you'd pick, you are going to enjoy it. Last time we got the Raspberry Charlotte cake - a sponge cake with layers of raspberry mousse, Perrigoudine - hazelnut mousse with praline ganache and cacao sponge coating and a latte . The time before we got a while chocolate orb, that melted onto a raspberry mousse and more.. after pouring over melted chocolate. And there was more. Can't remember. :) read more

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We loved this chocolatier! There are so many different kinds, that any chocolate lover will be able to find something they like here. There's not a ton of seating (but reasonable amour) and we did not stay for too long. The service is super friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The pricing is on a bit pricier end in my opinion but not too crazy. read more

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The barristas were wonderful and attentive, the pastries however were old and stale. The baklava was not fresh. The fig bun was so dry and the mocha was so sweet you needed water after one zip. I was very disappointed. read more

Pricey cakes and coffee they dont have regular coffee so you have to get an americano the coffee comes in a porcelain cup but no spoons they don't ask u if u want cream and sugar which is all behind the counter baked muffin was dry and cakes were plain small and nothing special looked dry and old and were way overpriced at 8 bucks read more

#202 Discovered this cute little Belgian cafe across from Parq Vancouver while on the way to Honey Salt. It has some nice desserts including the double baked brownie and individual chocolates you can a small or large bags of (different flavours). You can even sample the chocolates. Cocoa has multiple flavours including Peppermint (better than the plain flavour). Nice music makes this a great place to work or for a casual date or groups of friends. Friendly staff that can make even a cloudy day sunny (so march so we had to close the blinds). Calgary needs more places like this (we have like two, Higher Ground and Analog Coffee are the most well-known). read more

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Wowza!! The BCC has a bounty of delightful treats to choose from, most, heavy on the chocolate from the selection available to us, today. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by friendly staff then were immediately drawn to all the goodies available to us. I was actually in need of a late lunch so before diving I into the chocolate I ordered a croissant sammie with tomato and cheese in-between. I had it warmed and my goodness it was delicious. Buttery, flaky pastry with fresh tomatoes and cheese, it hit the spot. Then on to the chocolate. There were so many items to choose from we finally decided on a "ring" and a "ball". The ring looked like a donut but instead of dough it was an outside layer of chocolate and an inside of hazelnut chocolate mousse. Omg so good. Now the "ball"... my description won't do it justice but we ordered the milk chocolate ball. The exterior is a hard chocolate and inside is more chocolate and mousse and I don't know what all else tbh. Anyway they give you a hot chocolate sauce to pour over the ball and the exterior layer of chocolate melts to reveal the goodies inside! Delectable!! Just look at the pics. Overall all delicious, awesome staff, very clean, pleasant vibe. read more

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A must try for hardcore chocolate lovers, tea and coffee lovers. The food is always super fresh and tasty, the service is exceptional and the ambiance is perfect. I waited a long time.l for this cafe to open, but finally it's open!!! I like the fact that I live in the same building, which is also dangerous at the same time, lol. The prices are reasonable for coffee/tea (similar price to Starbucks) and the croissants are great. This is my go-to-place for coffee and pastries. read more

I tried their waffle de luxe which was alright. The waffles were a little hard and I expected more fruits. Price is really good though so for what you pay you get a good amount. I wasn't able to finish my waffle. read more

I like that they have organic chocolate, and chocolate with no sugar added. There are different flavours, but most of them are chocolate bars. I wish they had those artisan chocolate pieces, so it's easier to try out different flavours instead of having to finish the whole chocolate bar. The desserts look super cute, but I didn't try. read more

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So good! I expected the coffee, hot chocolate and desserts to be delicious. I was surprised to find the sandwiches were just as good - and the waffles even better! The staff was also really helpful and super nice. read more

I only had the hot milk chocolate in hazelnut flavor. It comes in a nice teapot and mug that you pour yourself. However, flavor-wise, it seemed similar in taste to Carnation hot cocoa mix. The hot cocoa at other chocolatiers was much better. They have a deal where $1 more gets you a pastry with your hot chocolate. Given the location and the name, I expected more. But it's really mainly for tourists. Service was ok. read more

Not a welcoming place. You are constantly bothered by the owner and his minions for how long you have stayed in the shop. And we were there for a total of maybe 20 min. Do not recommend this unwelcoming ambience! read more

People are so friendly. Even allowed my two dogs to enter and dine with me. I was very surprised about this. Love any place that is dog friendly. read more

Went for breakfast. Service was prompt, and the cafe was clean and airy. But, eesh. For a place called "The Belgian CHOCOLATE Cafe" they have a very mediocre hot chocolate experience. They serve it in a teapot along with a giant, empty mug. Weird. No whipped cream, nor condiments. Just a teapot and an empty mug with hot chocolate that is average. And their "cinnamon bun" is a travesty. Some raisin-filled flaked pastry thing filled with custard. Mistake to come here. read more

Had very high hopes for this place. Pictures look great and comments seemed to give a good impression. Unfortunately this place fails to deliver when it comes to taste. In fact, everything tasted like it was day old. Had a regular and a chocolate croissant. The pastry tasted bland and old. Nothing impressive about the regular croissant. The chocolate one at least had a delicious hit of chocolate in the middle. Moving on to the chocolate danish. The custard in the middle was not creamy. It was just a clump that held it's shape effortlessly. Again another sign of a day old product. Then the chocolate cake. What a disaster! I have had numerous cakes around the metro Vancouver area and I have never had the experience of a cake completely sticking to the fork as I'm trying to eat it. I try to cut off a little bite with my fork and the whole cake squishes together and sticks to the fork. I do not recommend coming here. read more

Good pastry + drink deal, they also had breakfast deals. It was about $1 more to get a pastry with my drink. I was rather surprised that the hot chocolate was rather thin/milky and not more viscous. Was expecting something more along the lines of European drinking chocolate but it had the consistency of a latte. read more

Just opened after much anticipation and it was worth the wait - great vibe, comfortable, delicious coffee drinks - had the flat white - and pastries are amazing. read more

Was very happy to have found this place a few months ago. I had gone a few times for the waffle with ice cream and chocolate sauce, which was very good. I look forward to hopefully returning soon. read more