Japan Market Mini Pop-Up

Taking place this weekend Dec 12-14th at City Square Mall in Vancouver, Japan Market's Mini Pop-up Winter Fair was busy! 🎄 

This mini market is Free admission which means more money to spend on gifts for you or anyone on your list. You'll find creative artists with handmade crafts, stickers, cards and keychains like Rabbits and Hurricane.

and Japanese food vendors like Wa-Bagel selling stuffed bagels, at the mini market.

It's a great place to do some holiday shopping and take a break to sample some Japanese snacks too. Visit the Japan Market pop-up mini market this weekend!

Don't forget your snacks!

Check out their website for more info

All Aboard Pop-up Skatepark

All Aboard Pop-up Skatepark is a covered skateboard spot for all ages and is now open on Granville Island.

The mini-ramp is covered and will be available for daily drop in skateboarding until Febuary 2026.

Check out their website for more info and times.

Don't forget your snacks!

Location: Granville Island near the Public Market.

Kids Market Granville Island Vancouver

Kids Market on Granville Island in Vancouver, Canada is a Market for kids! There are several different shops selling everything from toys, souvenirs and clothing and of course there's even an "Adventure Zone" for kids!

There are little rides (need to insert coins to use) for younger kids and a few tables and seats for grandparents to sit, and restrooms if needed.

It's conveniently located by the entrance of Granville island so you can stop here first or on your way off the island at the end of the day. It's also on the way to the playground and water park area.

If you're looking for a kid's birthday, Christmas or a friend's baby shower gift, Kids Market is a great option! It's great to be able to browse several stores under one roof, before deciding which gift is best.

If you're visiting Granville Island with kids, it can be a nice place to stop for them! However, like any kids stores, it can get crowded, so stay close to your kids. 

Don't forget your snacks! 

Kids Market

1496 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5, Canada

Check out their website for more info

Whisk Matcha Cafe

Whisk Matcha Cafe is Matcha Cafe location in the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood of Vancouver. Pastries and goodies are made by Level V Bakery!

This beautifully decorated Vegan cafe offers both sweet and savory items.

For the hot and cold drinks, you can choose oat or almond milk. The Matcha is delicious!

The cafe offers indoor seating and it's attached to the community centre which makes it a convenient place for a coffee or tea after an activity! 

We enjoyed our drinks and snacks and will be back to try more vegan treats.

Don't forget your snacks!

Whisk Matcha Cafe

39 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 0A1

Visit their website for more info 

Honolulu Coffee

With a few locations in Vancouver, Honolulu Coffee, offers Kona coffee and Hawaiian themed pastries.

The menu includes Hawaiian latte with Coconut and Macadamian Nut and Acai bowls and smoothies with different tropical fruits like mango and passionfruit.

There's other breakfast options and sandwiches ranging in price from $10 and up.

If you want an iced drink it's an extra charge. The same with alternative milk. 

Depending on the location, there may be outdoor seating as well. 

The cozy interior makes it a nice cafe to stop for a coffee break. Visit a Honolulu Coffee location to grab a snack or drink.

Don't forget your snacks!

Honolulu Coffee

888 Nelson St. g1, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H1

Check out their website for more info

Nana's Green Tea

Nana's Green Tea is a Japanese cafe/restaurant not only offering Matcha drinks and desserts but Japanese food too.

You order on the kiosks at the front of the restaurant and can sit in or get takeout. If you need any Kiosk help, you can ask the staff (We had a little trouble removing items in our order).

Their Japanese Curry with Chicken Karaage was delicious.

The Beef Curry Udon was pretty good as well.

Had to try some dessert too and we ordered the Matcha soft serve and Black Sesame ice cream. It melted fast so next time we will order it after lunch is done.

For sitting in, you'll find one large share table and a few tables with bar stools. There are a few tables outside too.

The cafe/restaurant offers some pastries as well like their Matcha Croissant!

Whether you're looking to satisfy your Matcha drink craving, feel like some dessert or hungry for delicious Japanese Curry lunch, visit Nana's Green Tea! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Nana's Green Tea

159 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G4

Check out their website for more info. The cafe opens earlier so you can grab a tea but the kitchen only opens around 11am for lunch. 

Mercato Di Luigi Italian Cafe

With several locations around the city, neighborhood grocer and cafe, Mercato di Luigi, is a great place to stop for a coffee, snack or even lunch!

You can pickup cheese or slices of meat. The daily specials change so check with the staff.

You can order at the front then sit down and they'll bring your order to your table.

The Italian restaurant/cafe has a nice atmosphere with beautiful decor and friendly staff.

We enjoyed the little touches like a heart cookie served with the Cappuccino!

The dessert - like the Maritozzo was filled with cream to order. The same with the cornetto which was filled with Nutella!

Visit Mercato Di Luigi for some delicious Italian food and dessert! Their Italian coffee is perfect for a coffee break.

Don't forget your snacks!

Mercato Di Luigi

213 E Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 0E5

Check out their website for more info.