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Fufu Cafe’s Kakigori Might Be One Of The Most Refreshing Summer Desserts In Vancouver

Cafe Japanese Matcha

Nizu Cafe Review – Is Vancouver’s Most Popular Matcha Cafe Worth Visiting?

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Angela Pastificio Review – The Best Fresh Pasta Tasting Menu in Vancouver

Time Out Market Vancouver at Oakridge Park featuring chef-driven food vendors
Time Out Market Vancouver

What To Actually Eat at Time Out Market Vancouver: My Top Picks

top 10 spots for spot prawn dishes in vancouver
Spot Prawn

Best Spot Prawns in Vancouver: Where to Eat Them Right Now (2026 Guide)

French West Coast

Maxine’s $49 Prix Fixe Dinner Might Be One of the Best Dinner Deals in Downtown Vancouver

Seasonal lunch omakase at Tetsu Sushi Bar Michelin-recommended sushi restaurant in Vancouver
Japanese Michelin Recommended Omakase

Tetsu Sushi Bar’s Lunch Omakase Is Still One of Vancouver’s Best Sushi Experiences

Happy Hour Mediterranean Tapas

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August 1, 2019August 1, 2019Event Recap

illycaffè – Authentic Italian Coffee Bar Experience at YVR

Paradies Lagardère has brought a new full-service illycaffè to the international departure terminal at Vancouver International Airport. illycaffè is a third-generation family-owned coffee company from …

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July 31, 2019July 31, 2019Brunch Fine Dining Restaurants Western

Yew Seafood + Bar – Classic Brunch Fare with a Twist

Yew Seafood + Bar is located inside the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Vancouver. The interior has a lot of wooden accents and is beautifully appointed. …

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July 25, 2019July 25, 2019Cafe Dessert

Castella Cheesecake – Japanese Inspired Treats #onRobson

To conclude my collaboration with the Robson Business Improvement Association, I wanted to highlight a little cafe gem that is consistently churning out high quality …

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July 24, 2019July 24, 2019Restaurants

Ebisu #onRobson – Showstopping Fresh Sashimi

As part of my collaboration with the Robson Business Improvement Association, I am showcasing a few of my favourite restaurants on Robson Street. Ebisu is …

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July 23, 2019July 23, 2019Moroccan Restaurants

Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant – Traditional North African Fare in Gastown

Moltaqa Moroccan Restaurant is a cosy restaurant that transports the diner to Morocco. The restaurant serves halal meats and their bread is made fresh daily …

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July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Restaurants

Olé Wings & Tapas – Hidden Korean Gem #onRobson

The Robson Business Improvement Association and I have collaborated to bring you some of my recommendations for where to eat on Robson Street. As someone …

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July 20, 2019July 20, 2019Greek Restaurants

Hydra Estiatorio – A Mediterranean Oasis in the Heart of Downtown Vancouver

Hydra Estiatorio Mediterranean & Bar is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant located inside the new EXchange Tower atrium. Hydra focuses on high quality Mediterranean dishes made with …

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July 19, 2019July 19, 2019Cocktail Lounge Restaurants

Key Party – Cocktails and S’mores

Key Party is a hidden bar located next to Rumpus Room on Main Street. The store front looks just like an old school accounting company – …

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July 17, 2019July 17, 2019Italian Restaurants

Marcello Ristorante & Pizzeria – Neapolitan-style Pizza and Brunch on The Drive

Marcello Ristorante & Pizzeria is a charming Italian restaurant located on Commercial Drive. Marcello’s takes pride in providing an authentic Italian experience for Vancouver locals. …

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  • Fufu Cafe's Kakigori Might Be One Of The Most Refreshing Summer Desserts In Vancouver

    June 14, 2026
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    June 6, 2026
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whether you are a local vancouverite or visiting f whether you are a local vancouverite or visiting for the world cup, here are 10 of my favourite cafes you should check out! from the best matcha to coffee and donuts to croissants, these spots can’t be missed.

#vancouverbc #vancouvercafe #yvrfood #yvreats #matcha 

📍 nizu cafe (800 W Pender St #110, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J8)

centrally located in the heart of downtown vancouver, they have a super solid line up of matcha (including my personal favourite yuzu matcha tonic) and a delectable selection of sandwiches, baked goods and other desserts. 

📍 nemesis coffee (302 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6)

one of vancouver’s most iconic specialty coffee shops, @nemesis.coffee has built a reputation for serving exceptional coffee alongside one of the city’s strongest pastry and brunch programs. the space is bright, beautifully designed, and always buzzing with creatives, remote workers and coffee lovers alike at all their locations. 

📍 élysées cafe (6161 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3B2)

a bright and airy bakery and cafe offering an impressive selection of pastries, cakes and baked goods made fresh daily. i  was really impressed with their strong iced oat latte and their delicious flaky croissants. i was also very intrigued by their gorgeous freshly baked sourdough loaves (which i will definitely be back to try!) @elyseescambie is just steps away from the newly opened oakridge park and is a great spot to recover post shopping. 

📍 mello (223 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8)

located in the heart of chinatown, @mellovancouver is my go-to whenever i’m craving something sweet. they’re best known for their incredibly soft brioche donuts (easily some of the best in the city), but their coffee and matcha program is just as impressive. there’s no seating inside, so grab a drink and a donut to go and take a stroll through the neighbourhood — it’s one of my favourite ways to spend a slow afternoon.

📍 boketto dessert cafe (3471 W Sawmill Cres, Vancouver, BC V5S 0E3)

nestled in river district, this cozy dessert cafe is the perfect place to satisfy your matcha cravings. from beautifully crafted matcha drinks and soft serve to their signature mochi stuffed waffles an
must try kakigori spot in vancouver 🍧 @fufupanca must try kakigori spot in vancouver 🍧 

@fufupancakecafe is featuring two limited edition kakigoris as part of @nomsmag ice cream festival returning june 19 to august 3. although they are known for their supremely fluffy and delicious pancakes, their shaved ice is perfect for a hot vancouver summer. 

🫐 blueberry yuzu cheese kakigori ($16.50)
🥭 mango matcha coconut kakigori ($16.50)

i loved both but if i had to pick i would go for the mango matcha coconut. 

📍 fufu cafe
1266 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G6

#shavedice #kakigori #vancouverbc #vancouverfood #matcha *hosted
I screamed a little when I saw the 雞蛋仔 keychain.. I screamed a little when I saw the 雞蛋仔 keychain.. that was my favourite snack growing up. @gotyoualilsomething have the cutest nostalgic keychains from iced milk tea, the classic ceramic cups for hot milk tea, tempo tissues and more. they’ve even got steamed sausage rolls!! 

spotted these at the newly opened @daydreamfactory.ca @southgranville!

#keychains #dimsum #vancouverbc #handmade #souvenir
month of may flew by in a blink of an eye and ther month of may flew by in a blink of an eye and there was so much good eats to be had. here are a selection of items I’m still thinking about in june.

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
a seasonal spot prawn feature menu at the most une a seasonal spot prawn feature menu at the most unexpected of places 🦐 

for a limited time, my favourite matcha cafe @nizucafe is featuring a 3 course $48 tasting menu (you can also order the dishes a la carte):

- Chawanmushi ($8.50) – silky egg custard, spot prawn dashi, shitake, spot prawn, ikura
- Crudo ($20.00) – yuzu kosho vinaigrette, avocado, cucumber, pickled radish
- Bisque ($25.00) – house made bisque, spaghettini, nori crumb, prawn oil

every dish was really tasty and i highly recommend you try it out before the season ends. 

pro tip: try their new yuzu tonic matcha it’s quite possibly my new favourite drink of the summer!

#spotprawn #matcha #matchacafe #vancouverfood #vancouverbc
from celebrity chefs to brand new concepts and eve from celebrity chefs to brand new concepts and everything in between, there are 20 incredible vendors available now @timeoutmarketvancouver at @oakridgepark. that can be daunting to tackle so I did some sleuthing and here are my top 10 picks to check out. bring an empty stomach and a full wallet because this will be a very elevated food experience. 

• DownLow Chicken - crispy fried chicken @dlchicken 
• Via Tevere - award-winning Neapolitan pizza @viateverepizza
• Lunch Lady - renowned Vietnamese street food @thelunchlady
• Peacock - a new Indian concept by Chef Vikram Vij @chefvikramvij
• MaKaam - modern artisan Thai @makaam.vvr
• Santo Taco - heritage Mexican dishes @_santotaco
• Kishimoto - authentic Japanese cuisine @kishimoto.restaurant
• Heritage - modern Chinese BBQ @eatheritage
• PIDGIN - modern Asian fusion @pidginyvr
• BLND TGER - dumpling bar @bIndtgerdumplings
• Barnacle by Bar Bravo - seafood dishes@barnaclebybravo @bravovancouver
• Feenie's - gourmet burgers @feeniesburgers
• Pasta e Basta - Ask for Luigi's market concept @luigispastaebasta @askforluigi
• España - Spanish cuisine @espanayvr
• Mee Bar - Cambodian-inspired dishes @meebar.yvr
• Mello - elevated artisan donuts @mellovancouver
• Beaucoup Bakery - café + exclusive dessert bar @beaucoupcreamery @beaucoupbakery
• Boba Run - Korean-inspired bubble tea @bobarunvancouver 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #timeoutvancouver #oakridgepark
a must try $49 3 course dinner in downtown vancouv a must try $49 3 course dinner in downtown vancouver c/o @maxines_cafebar. for the price of an entree elsewhere, you can indulge in this thoughtful 3 course menu that just launched at maxine’s. it features seasonal and fresh ingredients with a great mix of dishes to really customize a dinner to your preference. it was a lovely dinner with friends, and i will definitely be back. 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #downtownvancouver #prixfixe *hosted
@chezchristophe’s og location is one of my go to n @chezchristophe’s og location is one of my go to neighborhood spots but you know I had to go to west vancouver location to support their 3rd location opening!!

you can except all the classics you know and love but also a brand new sandwich menu made in collaboration with chef @danielkim_. new on the menu:

🥨 Pretzel Croissant Iberico - Iberico ham, stracciella cheese, greens, house-made pretzel croissant

🧀 Fromage Héritage - melted aged gruyère, signature cheese blend, house-made olive oil focaccia

🍅 Ratatouille Provençale - slow-cooked vegetables, herbs,
house-made focaccia

their grand opening is today (may 19!) and the first 100 customers will receive a complimentary mini croissant and pain au chocolat. 

#westvancouver #vancouvercafe #vancouverfood #yvrfood
it’s half way through may and another couple weeks it’s half way through may and another couple weeks of excellent ideas. been so impressed with most of the spots i have tried this month. there’s still time for you to add it to your dining lists before the end of the month!

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
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