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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?

Italian

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

Pax Romana Vancouver Review – Small Plates & Cocktails on Commercial Drive

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018Brunch Restaurants

Bayside Lounge

I never used to be much of a morning person, but recently I’ve been obsessed with brunch! I decided to check out the Bayside Lounge …

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January 4, 2018January 4, 2018Cafe Western

The Boulevard Coffee Roasting Co.

The Boulevard used to be my go to hang out during my university days. It’s been ages since I’ve been back, but since I was …

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November 5, 2017November 5, 2017Restaurants Western

Merchant’s Workshop

The best part of my job is the amazing friends I have made. Although we don’t all work together anymore, we try to get together …

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November 4, 2017November 4, 2017Restaurants

Bistro Sakana

Aburi sushi is one of my favourite things to eat in the whole world. If I had to choose one thing to eat for the …

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November 2, 2017November 2, 2017Hong Kong Restaurants

Peanut’s Bubble Tea

Peanut’s Bubble Tea is an old school bubble tea joint hidden in the Richmond Public Market. I’ve been going here since I was a little …

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September 27, 2017September 27, 2017Restaurants Western

Cacao 70

What we ate: Matcha Chocolate Fondue – Double ($18.75) This was alright. It’s a pretty basic fondue and honestly it wasn’t anything special. There was …

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September 25, 2017September 25, 2017Restaurants Western

Brix and Mortar

Brix and Mortar has been on my wish list for the longest time. I’ve only heard good things about their menu so I was so …

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September 22, 2017September 22, 2017Restaurants Thai

Bai Bua Thai Cuisine

In my many years of working The Fair I’ve tried pretty much ever restaurant in the vicinity, but somehow I managed to miss this place! …

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September 20, 2017September 20, 2017Chinese Restaurants Shanghai

Jin Jiang Shanghai Restaurant

I adore Shanghai food and I’m so lucky that Vancouver has some really great Shanghainese  restaurants. My ride or die Shanghai restaurant will always be …

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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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