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1. Sweet Obsession Cakes & Pastries
If I admitted just how many times I have been here, or just how many of their delectable desserts I have drooled over before taking a bite --you may think I'm an addict.
The St. Honore, mango cheesecake and everything chocolate in between - there…More »
2. Cho Pain
Almond croissant, fresh out of the oven...
Whole Wheat Oat loaf thick sliced...
49th Parallel Coffee ready for any java kick...
Space to read, space to write, space to people watch...
What is this place? Neighourhood heaven.
3. Twisted Fork
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 568-0749
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Thank you Twisted Fork. You saved a bland-food-night that was quickly going sour at another establishment. Lucky for me and a yelper's quick tip, I found out that there was no wait and we quickly changed our plans to include Twisted Fork.
Belly so-so…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/19/2010
Can I live here? Just tuck me into one of the cozy corners and I'll happily munch on brioche until I… Read more »
4. Butter Baked Goods
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G2
(604) 221-4333
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
Sniff-sniff
Sniff-sniff
Sniff-sniff...
Like a dog who can pick up the scent of a criminal or someone in distress, I have an eagle-eye nose ;p when it comes to tracking the smell of baked goods all the way across town.
Overcome with a spicy aroma, I was…More »
5. Tartine Bread & Pies
I love me some tarts, tarts, tarts. I need those tarts, tarts, tarts. Give me those tarts, tarts, tarts.
Tartine bread has become a staple in my kitchen (not sliced, thanks!), and every week or so, I skip out to "grocery shop" and give myself a wee…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/26/2009
The apple turnover crumbs I saved on my chin make for the best leftovers. I licked the inside of the… Read more »
6. Benny's Bagels
Lunch time craving + an event to plan = Benny's Bagels. It isn't that these are the best bagels in town (I heart Solly's) or that its the most conducive to finding a plug in for the laptop, it is because when you are hanging out upstairs at Benny's,…More »
7. Famous Foods
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 872-3019
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I go out of my way for bulk foods! I don't know if I'll ever need 10kg of quinoa, but it's sure great to know I have the option. With aisles and aisles of reasonable priced spices and grains and cans of beans, veggies and fruits this is the cooks…More »
8. Siegel's Bagels
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-5670
Category:
Bagels
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
So I had to wait in line a little longer because people kept butting in front of me. These things happen on the weekend when you're standing in the chaotic midst of Granville Island's Public Market.
The wait - worth it! Starving, I snagged an…More »
9. Serano Greek Pastry
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H2
(604) 739-3181
Sugar rush!
Did I really buy a meringue cookie? I hadn't had one of those in decades...Honestly, I can't believe I ate the whole thing! It was the size of my hand! But there I was skipping along Broadway and thinking, "Sweet, sweet, I need me some…More »
10. Farm Cottage Bakery
Rainy Saturday and I'm in New West wondering what the heck I'm gonna eat for lunch. But no need to fear, Christine R pointed me and my tummy in the right direction.
The new location on E Columbia has great street parking and a modern but traditional…More »
11. Solly's Bagelry
It's not just Wednesday's bagel deal ($7.50 for a dozen) that lures me in, it's the chicken and matzah ball (singular) soup. When I am feeling under the weather a bowl of soup and a bagel perks me right up. But, hmmmph, show up at lunch time and…More »
12. Kaisereck Deli
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-8810
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Hot Dogs
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
For the $6.95 special (turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato) I expect a little more than a sandwich that I can hold and eat with one hand. With all of the fixings laid out in front of me...I thought they'd at least garnish with a yummy looking pickle that…More »
13. La Boulangerie
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
(604) 642-2939
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
The space is really tight, not exactly somewhere I would make a destination, and I didn't really get the feeling of a French cafe, but with the dueling Starbucks my only other proximal choice this is a decent pit stop.
A hop and barely a skip away…More »
14. Max's Bakery & Delicatessen
Vancouver, BC V6H 2L2
(604) 733-4838
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, Fairview Slopes
Nom, nom, nom, nom! So many sugary, buttery, rich pastries...what should I chose? That almond butter and chocolate croissant looks like it has a day's worth of carbs--let's have one of those! Okay, so there's no denying it, it was incredible...but…More »
15. Pane E Formaggio
Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1
(604) 224-1623
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
Cheese and bread always stops me in my tracks! And this was no different. Racing home from my weekly UBC farm visit, my tires screeched as I saw something cheesy out of the corner of my eye.
How I wish I had read Shain R's review. I had got my hopes…More »
16. Nebur King Coffee
Free wi-fi?
Plus
3.99 turkey and cheese sandwiches? On a doughy, soft ciabatta bun? With pickled carrots and red peppers?
Plus
An awesome americano?
Is this a help-me-I'm-hungry oasis or what?
Perhaps it was the combination of these things, mixed with a…More »
17. Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates and Patisserie
Vancouver, BC V6K
(604) 736-1848
Categories:
Desserts,
Bakeries,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
On a weekday morning, Kits is filled with one thing and one thing only - mommy meetups. Bugaboos, fashionable diaper bags, yoga gear, oh and kiddies galore. So what better place to take kiddies than in for some chocolate?
Me, alone with my computer,…More »
18. Trixi's Crepe & Coffeehaus
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 709-6181
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Creperies
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
It would be hard not to have a soft spot for a coffee shop where the server (maybe the owner?) comes over and takes your order...
The overstuffed chairs in the back made me want to curl up and read, but alas, this was not the time! I watched as my…More »
19. Trees Organic Coffee
On my first visit I was thrilled with the free wi-fi.
On my second visit I tried to order an Iced Americano. They looked at me like I was crazy (and perhaps I was, or just really warm!) They did accommodate with ice cubes brought from the back. But I…More »
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10/9/2009
A bite of pumpkin spiced cheesecake made me swoon.
Free wi-fi and a quiet corner table (free of a… Read more »
20. Pane Vero
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7
(604) 216-3338
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
A standoff between me, holding my $6.50 and Pane Vero's turkey + swiss panini which sat smugly, the last one left in the display case. Would it really be worth my dough (pardon the pun).
I took it out (well, they did) and toasted it (they did that…More »
21. Bonchaz Bakery Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
(604) 626-7215
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Note to self: must order multiples of these and then scarf them all when no one is looking. Nom, nom, nom. The crunchy, crumbly, yet pillowy topping, the airy "bun" make the stuff food dreams are made of.
Coffee in your own personal french press (if…More »
22. Baguette & Co
Quiet, breezy and en Francais? Well, bonjour! Stopped in for a bite and got the uninterrupted opportunity to work for solidly for a couple of hours. Brilliant!
I had hoped that their sandwich selection would be a little more robust, but the cucumber,…More »
23. Kreation Artisan Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6
(604) 871-9119
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
Raspberry black forest cupcake -- I think I'm in love with your moist dark chocolate body and your REAL raspberry frosting top (plus seeds)
In my dream world I am sitting on top of a pillowy cloud (likely made of whip cream) and I have a tower of…More »
24. Brioche Urban Baking & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(604) 682-4037
Fresh orange juice and the green bean and asparagus salad makes me feel zippy, full of pep, and well, just about as fresh as fresh can be.
Brioche is a fantastic place for a lunch meeting or a bite to go. The choices are plentiful but we kept it…More »
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