Saturday, 16 August 2025

Hello Kitty Cafe Robson Street

Hello Kitty Cafe

If you're a fan of Japanese brand Sanrio especially Hello Kitty, this is a cool cafe to visit!

Located on the popular shopping street, Robson Street in Vancouver, the Hello Kitty Cafe is super cute and offers some sweet treats. The cafe's interior features Hello Kitty and a lot of pink. There are a few placess to sit for photos including this sofa by the entrance.

Hello Kitty Cafe

Of course, there are t-shirts, keychains, even umbrellas available for purchase at the cafe. Take home a souvenir or two.

Hello Kitty Cafe

Cute desserts and coffee/tea drinks (both hot and cold) are available.

Hello Kitty Cafe

There's a small seating area upstairs, but the cafe can get busy.

Hello Kitty Cafe

Hello Kitty Cafe

Whether you're a local or just visiting the city of Vancouver, this cute cafe is a must-see for Sanrio fans! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Hello Kitty Cafe

1274 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z6

Check out their website for more info

Saturday, 19 July 2025

Catoro Cat Cafe

 

Catoro Cat Cafe

If you enjoy the company of cats but can't have a pet at home, a Cat Cafe is the perfect place to visit. Catoro Cafe in Vancouver has been around for about 6 years and provides a cozy place for the cats. 

The staff work hard to get the rescue cats ready to find their future families. They are knowledgeable about all the kitties, telling us about the cats preferences and personalities. 

Catoro Cat Cafe

You can book your 50min visit to the Cat Cafe on their website up to a month before your planned visit. Anything later and you can contact the cafe for help to book.

When you arrive, you can take shoes off and borrow one of the cafe's slippers. The staff will explain the rules and will show you around and give you a nice introduction.

The cats are usually adopted out after a few weeks, which means the cats you see during your visit will likely be gone if you visit the next month. 


Catoro Cat Cafe

The cafe, unfortunately, doesn't have snacks but they do have Bubble Tea, which you can order when you arrive! They will bring it to you inside the cat area. Just be careful to watch your drink. The cats can be curious!

Catoro Cat Cafe

There are cat toys to play with and some of the cats really enjoyed the attention. A few were sleepy and the staff will let you know which ones prefer to be petted only on their head or left alone entirely. 

Catoro Cat Cafe

Kids 5 and up are allowed in the Cat Cafe but they need to visit with an adult. 

The cafe also has some souvenirs at the front and hosts different events like movie nights!

Catoro Cat Cafe

If you're in need of some cat therapy, looking to adopt a new furry friend or just want to spend some time with the cats, visit Catoro Cat Cafe! We had a good experience and enjoyed our time with the cats!

Don't forget your snacks!

Catoro Cafe
666 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X6
Check out their website for more info.

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Tanabata Japanese Market Festival

Free outdoor festivals with shopping, food, even kids activities, this is what Summer is about! The Tanabata or "Japanese Star Festival" Market took place in Burnaby recently and we enjoyed our experience. 

The Family-friendly Japanese Market was located over the lawn and inside the Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre. 

Tanabata Festival

We enjoyed checking out the various vendors. The Craft market and Flea market area indoors had everything from second hand items, soap, candles, traditional Japanese formal wear and jewelry.

Tanabata Festival

The market featured a number of Food vendors too. Most of them were Japanese small local businesses offering delicious Japanese food and desserts, like Secret Ice Cream, Wa-Bagel, Rice Bowl Association and eF & Be Bakery. We enjoyed discovering new local and indie places!

Tanabata Market

Tanabata Market

Tanabata Market Wa-Bagel

It wasn't possible to try just one thing! We appreciated that there was an indoor eating area for older people or kids. Festival goers could sit inside to take a break from the heat at the tables and chairs. 

Tanabata Market Okonomiyaki

The Kids Corner offered some Origami crafts like making ninja stars. The staff at the kids tent were very patient with the kids! 

There were also some performances at the stage indoors!

We enjoyed our visit to the Tanabata Market which celebrated its 25th year this year! We are looking forward to the next one.

Don't forget your snacks!

Tanabata Market 

Check out their website for more info.

Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Noah's Cafe Japanese Tapas Bar

Open at 5pm daily, Noah's Cafe on Denman Street in Vancouver offers Japanese style tapas and has a nice cocktail list for the perfect Happy Hour or dinner 🍻 

Noahs Cafe

We enjoyed a few different dishes and the staff was friendly and recommended various items. 

Our favorites were the Negitoro Foccaccia and Tuna Tataki!

Noahs Cafe

Noahs Cafe

Portion sizes vary so it's nice to get a few items to share.

Noahs cafe

We definitely recommend getting a dessert to share. The Chestnut cheesecake with Amaretto foam and Earl grey ice cream was soo delish.

Noahs Cafe

We also enjoyed the Japanese cocktails! 

Noahs Cafe

There is window seating and a few tables. Be sure to make a reservation as it can busy. No outdoor seating available and it did get warm in the restaurant. 

Drinks, food and dessert, there is a lot to try at Japanese Tapas Bar Noah's Cafe. We really enjoyed our visit!

Don't forget your snacks!

Noah's Cafe

1096 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8

Check out their website for more info

Saturday, 5 July 2025

Serita Beach Hotel Crete

Serita Beach Hotel Crete

At Serita Beach Hotel & Spa in Crete, guests receive great customer service as soon as they arrive!

We were served welcome drinks when checking in and they helped us with our all-inclusive wristbands. They also helped with our luggage and took us to the room. The room had a balcony and faced the pool area.

Serita Beach Hotel


Serita Beach Hotel

Whether asking about towels, the restaurant, or printing a document, if we had any questions we could ask at reception and everyone was helpful.

The little ones enjoyed the kids club and they did crafts, games, even some water activities since it was so hot.

Serita Beach Hotel Crete

Parents could enjoy some spa time while kids were busy having fun as well. They did offer massages but unfortunately, there wasn't a Spa sauna or hot tub. 

Staff all around the resort especially the Waffle and Crepe bar were friendly and welcoming. Such a great idea to have a Creperie and Waffle station open till late for guests looking for snacks!

Serita beach hotel Crete

For pools, there are a few different pools at the hotel. A kids pool, the water slide and two main pools. They are open 9am-6pm with lifeguard. People swam outside of this time and this was fine. The hotel doesn't rope off the area. 

Bathrooms are available in the main lobby area and next to the snack bar down by the pool. 

There is one a la carte restaurant that all guests can reserve for a night otherwise you dine at the main restaurant for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Serita Beach Hotel Crete

We had a variety of options at the buffet but mostly only had lunch and dinners there. It was nice that breakfast was on until 10:00am so you could sleep in if you needed. We skipped breakfast a few times.

Serita Beach Hotel Crete

It's possible to walk along the waterfront from the hotel for a morning walk. There are a few souvenirs shops and restaurants. There is beach access but not much sand to sit and water could be wavy. 

Serita Beach Hotel

After checking out, they said we can put our luggage in the luggage room then still have lunch, get a drink, use the pools, enjoy the resort like an all-inclusive guest. That was a pleasant surprise and very appreciated.

Serita Beach Hotel Crete

We really enjoyed our time at Serita Beach Hotel & Spa! It's especially great for a family getaway. If you're in the Northern area of Crete looking for an all-inclusive option, check out the Serita Beach Hotel & Spa.

Don't forget your snacks!

Serita Beach Hotel & Spa

Beach Road, Anissaras 700 14, Greece

Check out their website for more info.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Anecdote Cafe

The Anecdote Cafe may be located on a busy street, but once you're inside you can relax. There is plenty of seating and a nice relaxing atmosphere. There are seats by the window, some tables if you need to work with your laptop and even a couch.

Anecdote Cafe

Staff were friendly and the service was great. You can get a stamp card, so after 10 drinks you get one free!

The baked goods are made in-house and the triple berry scone was a favorite.

Anecdote Cafe

Their Matcha Latte is popular and really good.

Anecdote Cafe

Instead of calling out your order, if you are sitting in, they bring it to your table. 


Good service, delicious coffee and eats make Anecdote Cafe a great cafe for a coffee break! If you're in Vancouver or visiting the city or neighborhood, stop by Anecdote Cafe!

Dont forget your snacks!

Anecdote

#150, 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9

Check out their Instagram

Thursday, 5 June 2025

Fresh Press Coffee Bar

Fresh Press Coffee Bar in Richmond, offers some good coffee, tea and snacks. 

Fresh Press Coffee

Their baked goods selection is baked fresh in-house daily.

There is outdoor and indoor seating so you can sit in the sunshine 🌞 

The cafe staff can tell you about the menu and what's available, if it's your first visit. They recommended some specialities like their tiramisu and chiffon cakes.

The Strawberry Chiffon cake was fluffy and soft and the iced matcha espresso combo was delicious!

Fresh Press Coffee

If you are in the Richmond area and want a place to sit for a nice coffee break, visit Fresh Press Coffee Bar.

Don't forget your snacks!

Fresh Press Coffee Bar - Alderbridge Location

#121, 4940 Number 3 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3A5

Check out their website for more info.