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10 reviews for Beard Papa's
10 reviews in English
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Review from Kim L.
Vancouver, BC
4/1/2011
I still remember the first time I ever had Beard Papa's when it first came to NYC. I bought 6 and brought those babies home to share with my loved ones...and then kept going back and back until someone had to stop me before I got sick. Afterwards, I stopped eating my new obsessions and slowly forgot about it...until I kept running into a storefront all over Vancouver and then in Richmond. I finally caved...and remembered why I love thee.
Their puff is perfection, and the filling is so velvety divine. I'm a sucker for traditional vanilla already, but when my eyes hit the special flavors of the day board...my honey has to LITERALLY cover my eyes and STEER me away. You can't go wrong...just pick one...any one...but I dare you to walk away with ONLY one. -
Review from Darcy D.
1/21/2011
If you don't already have cream puffs in your heart then you can never understand Beard Papa's.
If you like a treat the size of a baseball, freshly-baked golden crisp choux pastry with an ideal chew, piped very full of a perfect mass-produced pastry cream with black specks giving away a perfect vanilla secret, and lightly dusted with confectioner sugar then, you have already seen this in your dreams.
If you do have cream puffs already in your heart then you will appreciate the cream spilling out when you take your first bite. -
Review from Larry L.
3/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
This review is based on two parts. When it first opened up and I wasn't stricken with diabetes (Yay!) and when recently I tried (sadly) just a sampling to quench my hungry mind that was sending signals, telling me I needed to have a nibble that would quake my soul but ease my pain.
The first time: Waited in line for an eternity to ge a box of 6 plain cream filled yumminess and it was worth it. The pastry was still warm from the oven, just cooled enough so the creamy filling wouldn't spoil and crispy enough that you knew it was as fresh as it could get.
Recent time: not quite the same, the lineups are gone, the newness faded a bit, but it's still very very good.
Japanese franchise from Japan well done. More items available and it's all good, but this time around. I can't really eat them. Again, painstakenly, I'm allowing myself to just nibble enough to remember what I am missing.
The joy, and the pain. Oh how I wish there would be a bakery that could bake goodies so people like me can enjoy the sweet life without the sugar and the starch. -
Review from Jonas T.
4/27/2009
Franchises/chains usually have a reputation of being of lower quality, but I actually do believe that Beard Papa makes some of the best cream puffs out there.
JONASAPPROVED! -
Review from Lisa N.
Vancouver, BC
8/28/2008 1 photo
They claim to have the 'World's Best Cream Puffs,' and I can't help but agree! The Japanese franchise chain made its way into Canadian borders just last October (2007), with it's first location in the Aberdeen mall (Richmond), and second location on Denman Street. According to reports, the owners of the company initially thought Richmond would be too small of a market. But it turns out Vancouverites are crazy about these Japonized-French choux pastries - their sales have even surpassed some locations in the United States.
The original cream-filled puff is always a conservative, yet an excellent choice. BUT, they also have the 'flavor of the day' cream puffs that usually sell out. Special creams include Chocolate, Strawberry, Green Tea, and Earl Grey. In addition to cream puffs, they have eclairs and 'fondant au chocolat,' which is a warm chocolate cake. The lava cake was added to the North American chains to cater to western audiences.
Each cream puff is about two dollars, delicious, and they stress the fact that they only have 220 calories (which is the equivalent to about 4 Oreo cookies). Whether it's a health-conscious choice is up to your discretion. But whether you're on a diet or not, just treat your self to one of these for the sake of enjoying the good life. Cheers to cream puffs!
The first ever Beard Papa's bakery is located in Osaka, Japan. -
Review from Anita C.
Vancouver, BC
6/25/2009
5 things I love about Beard Papa
1. Even though they are a franchise, they are consistently awesome at every location I've been to.
2. Watching the little "factory" line make them and package them in their nice convenient boxes still hypnotizes me.
3. One cream puff is ONLY 220 calories.
4. They have "limited" items. (Certain flavors are only avail certain days)
5. The Beard Papa keychain thingy always makes me smile. -
Review from Simon K.
One thing that I must say is that these are the best cream puffs I have had (until someone beats this, it's gonna stay this way). Right when you get off the escalator in Aberdeen Centre on the third floor, this is the first vendor you see.
Everyone they make, they fill the puffs right there in front of you. Also there are times that there are special flavours, as I just had the milk tea flavour for the day, and it was real good, just thinking about it, I can have it again.
They never dissappoint in taste and satisfaction. Just try not to eat too many, if you are planning to eat later, as they can be filling! The only thing that they often do, especially if your too late at this location, is that they actually sell out of stuff by the end of the day. So if your coming in at the end, and you really want one, you might be outta luck! -
Review from David L.
11/21/2010
I've been eating these cream puffs for quite a while ever since the first store opened at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond. My favourite flavour is green tea because it doesn't taste as sweet as vanilla. Seriously, these things are overpriced and they're a bit unhealthy, but they're okay if you have one or two once every several months. Extraordinary? No. Good, yes. This is my favourite location for Beard Papa's. It's the first location in Canada and the quality is always better than the other locations.
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Review from Kathy C.
9/10/2010
They are so delicious! This location is inside the Aberdeen Center. I was at first a little surprised by the size of these creme puffs, a bit bigger than what I am used to. So on first visit, I only bought 2 (1 vanilla, 1 coffee) to give it a try. But one bite into it and I was hooked. I went back again shortly and bought me a half dozen....
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Review from Joe B.
Vancouver, BC
2/2/2011
I tried one cheesecake stick which cost $2.l0 Canadian and one chocolate fondant which cost $2.50 Canadian, both were made before hand. I was eager to try the cheesecake stick first but when I took it out of the paper bag it split in half! Not sure if I was clumsy or that it had been on the counter for some time. Anyway it tasted OK, just as I had witten in the title. The fondant, well it's OK as well. So it's OK all round. Bottom line is if you like Japanese style desserts then go for it but otherwise it's nothing to write home about.
