Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes the Noms Magazine Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025! From March 14th to April 27th, immerse yourself in a self-guided culinary adventure across Metro Vancouver, where local cafes and bakeries are serving up exclusive cherry blossom-inspired bites. Whether you’re exploring a new spot, catching up with friends, going on a romantic date, or embarking on a solo food crawl, this festival is the perfect excuse to indulge in seasonal treats while supporting local businesses. Join me as we dive into my top 8 picks for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025.
1. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – Beaucoup Bakery
Beaucoup Bakery is participating in the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with eight thoughtfully crafted offerings inspired by cherry blossoms and Japanese flavors. Each limited-edition item highlights the season’s freshest ingredients and the bakery’s signature style. It’s a great opportunity to try something new and celebrate the flavors of spring at one of Vancouver’s favorite bakeries. Their offerings:
- Sweet Potato Mochi Croissant – butter mochi, purple sweet potato almond frangipane on our butter croissant pastry ($6.95)
- Sakura Chocolate Bar – Valrhona Ivoire chocolate, cherry blossom, crispy feuilletine ($12.00)
- Matcha Sesame Melon Pan – milk bun, matcha cookie topping, black sesame pastry cream ($5.50)
- Dango Croissant – three-colour dango, red bean pastry cream, butter croissant ($9.95)
- Ichigo Shortcake Croissant – strawberry ganache, vanilla pastry cream, fresh strawberries, butter croissant ($6.95)
- Sakura Melon Pan – milk bun, cherry blossom scented cookie and pastry cream ($5.50)
- Sakura Strawberry Slice – Hojicha sponge, strawberry and cherry blossom compote, cherry blossom ivoire mousse and jelly ($10.95)
- Sakura Strawberry Whole Cake – Hojicha sponge, strawberry and cherry blossom compote, cherry blossom ivoire mousse and jelly ($58.00)
All items will be available for the duration of the festival from March 14th until April 27th at both locations.
Beaucoup Bakery
Address: 2150 Fir St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3B5 and 602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6
Website: https://www.beaucoupbakery.com/
2. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – La Saison de Patisserie
La Saison de Patisserie is bringing their signature French-inspired elegance to the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with four exclusive offerings that blend seasonal cherry blossom and Japanese flavors. Known for their attention to detail and use of high-quality ingredients, these limited-edition pastries showcase their skillful approach to dessert making. For the first half of the festival (March 14 – April 4) they are offering:
- Strawberry Matcha Tiramisu with Mochi – matcha tiramisu with layers of creamy matcha mascarpone cream along with soft, spongy ladyfingers soaked in matcha syrup. The tiramisu is wrapped by a soft, chewy mochi for a unique touch ($12.50)
- Iced Sakura Matcha Latte with Warabi Mochi – matcha latte and housemade sakura cold foam and warabi mochi ($9.00)
For the second half of the festival (April 5 – April 27) they are offering:
- Strawberry Sakura Hokkaido Milk Panna Cotta – sakura infused strawberry mousse with a rich and creamy Hokkaido milk panna cotta center ($12.50)
- Strawberry Hokkaido Panna Cotta Oolong – strawberry oolong tea with creamy hokkaido milk panna cotta filling ($9.00)
La Saison de Patisserie
Address: 3868 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6E4
Website: https://lasaison.ca/
3. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – Matcha Cafe Maiko
Matcha Cafe Maiko is adding a refreshing twist to the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with three unique drink offerings that highlight the delicate flavors of matcha. Known for their expertly crafted matcha drinks, this beloved café is offering limited-edition beverages that perfectly capture the essence of spring. These festival-exclusive drinks are a great way to celebrate the season:
- Jasmine Matcha Cheese Foam – the perfect blend of aromatic jasmine tea and velvety matcha cheese foam ($7.00)
- Jasmine Tea Float – aromatic jasmine tea, soft serve ice cream, and dango ($9.75)
- Earl Grey Matcha Latte – the perfect blend of the classic Earl Grey and our vibrant matcha. Enjoy it hot or iced for a refreshing pick-me-up at any time of the day ($8.00)
Matcha Cafe Maiko
Address: 8279 Saba Rd #199, Richmond, BC V6Y 4B6
Website: https://www.matchacafe-maiko.com
4. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – Boketto Dessert Cafe
Boketto Dessert Cafe, located in the River District, is celebrating the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with four exclusive offerings that blend the delicate flavors of cherry blossoms and Japanese-inspired sweets. They are bringing a fresh, seasonal twist to the festival with whimsical treats that showcase their passion for high-quality ingredients. If you’re in the area, don’t miss the chance to try these limited-edition festival items:
- Ichigo Sakura Dream Waffle Sundae – 3 Strawberry Liege Waffles stuffed with mochi, with cherry blossom soft serve, topped with house made strawberry puree and finished off with whipped cream ($13.50)
- Momohime Tea – Momohime, meaning “Peach Princess,” features delicate Jasmine Peach tea with luscious house-made peach jelly and topped with a dreamy Sakura Cream foam ($8.50)
- Hanami Dessert Box – The dessert box contains: 3 Sakura Madeleines, 3 Matcha Madeleines, 2 Matcha sweet buns with strawberry icing, 3 Matcha Mochi Cookies, and 3 Sakura short bread cookies (Limited quantity for walk ins; pre-order preferred. $30.00)
- Onigiri Ice Cream Sandwich – Onigiri shaped yame matcha/strawberrry flavoured rice crispy filled with sakura soft serve ($8.00)
All items will be available for the duration of the festival from March 14th until April 27th.
Boketto Dessert Cafe
Address: 3471 W Sawmill Cres, Vancouver, BC V5S 0E3
Website: https://bokettoteabar.com/
5. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – Mister Artisan Ice Cream (Robson)
Mister Artisan Ice Cream on Robson is joining the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with a unique, limited-edition offering. Known for their creative flavors and high-quality ingredients, this is the perfect opportunity to indulge in a refreshing, spring-inspired treat. From March 14th to April 27th, exclusively at their Robson Street location:
- Hanami Mochi Shake – dreamy blend of matcha cream foam, liquid mochi, and strawberry ice cream.
Mister Artisan Ice Cream
Address: 1193 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4H6
Website: https://madebymister.com/
6. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – Drunken Chocolatier
Drunken Chocolatier in Mount Pleasant is bringing their rich, indulgent chocolates to the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with two special offerings inspired by the season. Combining the elegance of cherry blossoms with their signature craft chocolate, these limited-edition treats are a must-try for chocolate lovers. Their offerings:
- Blossom Chocolate Box – blossom themed box with: Sakura Cheesecake, Osmanthus Oolong, Chrysanthemum Tea, Jasmine Umeshu Sour, Bee’s Knees, Rhubarb and Rose, Honey Yuzu, and Sakura Sake ($27.00)
- Sakura Ice Cream Bar – cherry blossom tea sorbet and Wakocha (black tea) ice cream dipped in a dark chocolate shell ($7.00)
All items will be available for the duration of the festival from March 14th until April 27th.
Drunken Chocolatier
Address: 223 W Broadway #108, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P5
Website: https://drunkenchocolatier.com/
7. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – SWEET7
SWEET7 is celebrating the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with two refreshing, pink-hued strawberry drinks that perfectly capture the soft, delicate color of sakura blossoms. These limited-edition beverages not only look beautiful but also offer a sweet, fruity burst of spring flavour. Their two offerings:
- Strawberry Coconut Bliss – fresh strawberry jam, coconut cream, coconut pudding, and a delightful strawberry slush ($7.75)
- Strawberry Coconut Candy – strawberry milk foam paired with fresh coconut water and juicy strawberry ($7.55)
Both drinks will be available for the duration of the festival from March 14th until April 27th.
SWEET7
Address: 1696 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7 and 8328 Capstan Wy #1131, Richmond, BC V6X 4B6
Website: https://sweet7.ca/
8. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival 2025 – Lumine Coffee
Lumine Coffee is taking part in the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival with a delectable Raspberry Mascarpone Cream Cruffin. This limited-edition pastry combines the flakiness of a croissant with the rich, creamy filling of mascarpone and a burst of tangy raspberry. Perfectly capturing the essence of spring, it’s a must-try treat for anyone looking to indulge in something unique while celebrating the season. This delectable cruffin will be available for the duration of the festival from March 14th until April 27th.
Lumine Coffee
Address: 1965 W 4th Ave #103, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M8
Website: https://www.luminecoffee.com/