Blaze Cafe YVR

Blaze Cafe usually serves coffee out of there Mount Pleaant restaurant location but has now recently opened up another location in City Square Mall. The cafe proudly serves Indonesian coffee beans.

Aside from Drip coffee, Cappucino, and tea they also serve their special Bali latte. You can ask them for less sweet if you prefer. It was delicious.

We also tried a few treats - a donut and croissant. The Donuts are by Neate Donuts.

There are a couple of stools to sit or you can find a spot at the food court area. 

With friendly service and good coffee, we will definitely be back.

Don't forget your snacks!

Blaze Cafe

City Square Mall, 555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7

Check out their website for more info

IKEA breakfast

IKEA Canada serves breakfast from 9:30 to 11:00am before they switch over to Swedish lunch meatballs.

On Valentine's Day weekend they served breakfast for $1 and it was crowded!!

Kids love the mini pancakes, sausage and hashbrowns and they get some time in Småland, the kids play area, after eating.

Parents use that time to quickly shop and maybe pay before having to pick up the kids.

There were 3 options, Sausage breakfast, Bacon breakfast or Pancake Breakfast. You could also ask for a meatless option and get extra eggs instead of a meat. 

Staff were busy but efficient. On busy days its best to save a table while the others wait in line for food. Don't forget your trays and cart. Free coffee with IKEA family membership.

IKEA breakfast is the perfect fuel before IKEA shopping!

Don't forget your snacks!

The Hairloft Granville Island

I don't know about your kids, but ours have slow hair growth. When the younger one finally asked for a haircut we booked an appointment at one of the neighborhood salons. The day of the haircut, they "changed their mind" and just wanted a trim haha...

Just a little off was fine with us and it helped get him used to getting a haircut. 

The salon had little cars for seats which the toddler loved.

The Hairloft Hairstyling Studio 

Recently, we tried The Hairloft in Kids Market on Granville Island. They also have little cars kids can sit in and TV screens showing cartoons.

They can get busy so we called ahead to book an appointment. We decided to include a shampoo to make it a more enjoyable first salon experience. 

They checked with us on how much to trim off and if we were liked it before they continued. We were really pleased with the patience and good service at this kids haircut place. 

While waiting, the other kid could go climb around in the Adventure Zone which has drop-off options!

Before the Haircut:

* Tell them about the haircut way in advance. 

* Eat snacks before so they aren't complaining they are hungry.

Kid's first (and even second and third) haircut can be so special! Remember to mark it in your Calendar :) 

Don't forget your snacks!

The Hairloft 

The Granville island kids market, 1496 Cartwright St 2nd floor of, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5

Check out their website to book an appointment.

Basecamp Burger Joint Harrison

We were hungry for breakfast and while walking around the Harrison Lagoon we found Basecamp Burger Joint!

Basecamp Burger Joint has a great location with stunning views of the lake and mountains from inside the cozy restaurant.

The service was pretty good, they showed us to our table right away, brought us water and menus. The food didn't take long either which was perfect because we were hungry :)

Good portion sizes and delicious food. We ordered from the Breakfast Platters menu which is available until 12pm.

If you're in the Harrison Hot Springs area, hungry for breakfast or lunch, stop by Basecamp Burger Joint. They serve more than burgers and we really enjoyed our meal!

Basecamp Burger Joint

140 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0

Check out their website for more info

Clip n Climb Vancouver

Kids always seem to have a lot of energy and Clip n' Climb indoor climbing is a great activity for them!

Located in Richmond, you can book your 1 hour climbing session online or call in. Don't forget to sign the waiver for kids. 

Whether asking beginner or have climbed before, there are different areas for all levels. 

Clip n' Climb staff will help with the harness and do a short tutorial with the group before the session gets started.

There are different climbing walls and some unique climbs like the Climb on the Mario "pipes" and one climb in the dark.

We enjoyed trying the different wall climbs! There are a few different staff members on the floor, always on the lookout checking if you need any help. 

For snacks, there were a few snacks for sale but bringing your own is easiest.

Kid-approved and recommended for those energetic kiddos interested in rock climbing. 

Don't forget your snacks!

Clip 'n Climb Vancouver

1751 Savage Rd Suite 120

Richmond, BC V6V 3A9

Check out their website for more info

Grounds for Coffee YVR

If you're looking for a delicious cinnamon bun in Vancouver, definitely check out Grounds for Coffee.

With several locations around the city, Grounds for Coffee offers home-baked buns made from locally-sourced ingredients. You can choose whether it's topped with icing or without. They also have monthly specials like their Wild berry buns.

Their kid-approved, nut-free buns are pretty popular and big enough to share.

Stop by a Grounds for Coffee location for a scrumptious cinnamon bun and a coffee!

Don't forget your snacks!

Grounds for Coffee

2088 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2

Check out their website for more info.

A Visit to the Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium's Holiday Splash is a great Family activity especially on a rainy day. 

A favorite for the kids was the 4D film that is included with your ticket. They loved seeing the penguins and experiencing the special effects - like the bubbles and "snow"!

Sea lion feeding and session is also always a favorite too.

There are different places with a winter backdrop to take photos, a place to write to Scuba Santa and also several times in the day where Scuba Santa will dive down and appear in the fish tank!

The cafe and restaurant were also offering some holiday themed snacks like cute animal cookies and an All-you-can drink hot cocoa! 

*Bailey's add-on was available for the grown-ups drink order. 

It's a lovely afternoon activity but can get crowded in the indoor area. It's nice to check out the outdoor areas during your visit too. There's something for everyone to enjoy. Holiday Splash goes until Jan 4th.

Don't forget your snacks!

Vancouver Aquarium 

845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2

Check out the website for opening hours