Shiro Japanese Restaurant

Delicious Japanese food, from sushi rolls to donburi bowls, Shiro Japanese Restaurant in Vancouver is always a treat.

They are open for lunch Wed-Sat and offer lunch specials on bento boxes and rolls. Specialities change too. 

Craving something sweet after the meal, there's various ice cream flavors for dessert and special puddings - like matcha pudding - also available and quite delicious!

They have only a few tables, good for parties of 4-6, the rest are 2 seats or there's bar seating, where you can see the sushi chefs at work.

Kids love the avocado rolls and udon. They can remove the sesame if you prefer or have allergies. Just ask your server.

Everything is so fresh and tasty at this place. The service has always been really good which makes for a great dining experience.

If you're looking for some delicious Japanese sushi, or bowls that even kids will enjoy, visit Shiro!

Don't forget your snacks!

Shiro

3096 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2V9

Check out their Instagram for more info.

Small Victory Bakery

Offering bread, coffee, and a variety of sweet treats, Small Victory Bakery cafe has a few locations in Vancouver. 

This local, family owned and operated bakery cafe with a bright, welcoming interior is a nice spot for a coffee break.

Whether it's a special occasion or breakfast, there's something for everyone.

At the 6th Avenue location, indoor seating is available and strollers can be parked indoors just by the entrance. It can get busy on a weekend so you may need to wait for a table.

The bakery offers seasonal cookies and pastries and everything is baked fresh.

These mint chocolate cookies were delicious!

If you're looking for a bakery cafe for some good coffee and a pastry, visit a Small Victory Bakery location in the city.

Don't forget your snacks!

Small Victory Bakery

388 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L1

Check out their website for more info

Mr Japanese Curry Vancouver

Japanese Curry lunch, just what a Chilly Winter day needs. Mr. Japanese Curry in Vancouver is a great lunch spot offering tasty Japanese Curry dishes!

They have everything from Vegetarian Curry to the popular Chicken Katsu Curry.

The staff does a nice job explaining which options and side dishes are available and if you have questions.

Pickled veggies side dish 

You can add extra toppings and change the spice level. For those who don't like a lot of spice, spice level 2 is mild. Spice Level 3 is actually spicy! Make it a combo with miso soup and a drink.

The restaurant offers indoor seating, tables and a few windows stools as well, but it's a small place and a bit tight. With the Japanese music playing in background, it really feels like being in Japan with small, cozy restaurants. 

Your lunch order is served to your table with water. You can grab your own cutlery at the side.

There are even a few dessert options available like Matcha Tiramisu.

We really enjoyed our meal at this  Japanese curry spot. It's a popular lunch option with many people ordering takeout.

If you're craving some delicious Japanese curry that you can even customize, visit Mr. Japanese Curry! 

Don't forget your snacks!

Mr. Japanese Curry

446 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N9

Check out their website for more info

If you bring your receipt to Pablo Cheese Tart a few blocks away you can get 10% off! Check out my post on Pablo Cheese Tart

Cafe Artigiano Vancouver

 

Vancouver cafe, Caffè Artigiano, has grown a lot since it opened and now has locations all over the city and even around Western Canada. 

If you're looking for a good cup of coffee and a treat, whether to enjoy at the cafe or on your walk, this cafe has got you covered.

Caffè Artigiano has rebranded and goes by Artigiano but the cafe still has a lovely welcoming vibe. They offer milk alternatives and seasonal flavors as well.

Enjoy your next coffee break solo or with a friend, at an Caffe Artigiano location in the city!

Don't forget your snacks!

Caffè Artigiano 

429 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2X6

Check out their website for more info and locations.

Angus T Bakery and Cafe Yaletown

Located in the neighborhood of Yaletown, Angus T Bakery and Cafe offers a pretty nice selection of freshly baked French pastries with a focus on croissants!

There's everything from a classic croissant to savory croissants and of course, sweet croissants like the hazelnut chocolate.

It's definitely hard to choose just one!

We also saw a cinnamon bun and pain suisse during our visit.

While sitting in the cafe, you can even see the bakers hard at work making the croissants!

Coffee and Tea drinks are available and  with a croissant it's the perfect breakfast or coffee break!

Angus T Bakery and Cafe is a popular breakfast spot, but there is plenty of indoor seating including bar seating to see all the baking action.

If you're looking for some good croissants on coffee break or a delish breakfast, visit Angus T Bakery and Cafe!

Don't forget your snacks!

Angus T Bakery and Cafe

1036 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4

Check out their website for more info.

Pablo Cheese Tart BC

Pablo Cheese Tart is a Japanese bakery cafe that has opened locations in Canada! Pablo offers authentic Japanese cheese tarts that are both crispy, fluffy and melt in your mouth. 

Try a classic cheese tart or a flavored tart like matcha, chocolate or creme brulee.

Coffee drinks like your traditional Cappucino or Latte along with Matcha bubble tea are available at the bakery cafe.

They also offer soft serve with unique flavors like cheese! 

Pablo Cheese Tart bake their tarts in-store daily so customers can enjoy something warm and fresh out of the oven! If you visit at the end of the day, you might be out of luck and the tarts could all be finished. So stop by early!

It's always great to discover new dessert, especially something that warms you up on a cold Autumn or Winter day. Pablo Cheese Tart was delicious, why not grab a few to share? We will definitely be back for another tart!

Don't forget your snacks!

Pablo Cheese Tart

511 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E6

Check out their website for more info

Swedish Christmas Market Scandinavian Centre Burnaby

There's nothing like a Christmas market to help you get in the festive mood and start the holiday season. 

The Swedish Christmas Market or "Julmarknad" takes place this weekend at the Scandinavian Community Centre in Burnaby. Free entrance!

There are plenty of vendors selling everything from beautiful handmade crafts to snacks, both baked goods and candy. There were a couple of Finnish snack vendors as well.

Baked goods like saffron buns, or lussekatter, cinnamon buns and pepparkakor or ginger snaps were great snacks to try there. They are all things you would find for a Swedish fika or coffee break. The lussekatter are special for the Christmas season. 

The Cinnamon buns were tasty but not exactly as you'd find in Sweden. So much so, someone said, this isn't a bulle! (The cinnamon bun or kanelbulle usually has the flavors of both cardamom and cinnamon and pearl sugar on top). It was still nice to try.

A Swedish Christmas Market wouldn't be complete without glögg (mulled wine) and korv (hot dogs). You can add almond or raisins to your glögg if you'd like.

There was a covered outdoor area to sit and eat if you wanted some cool fresh air. It was quite busy in the building.

The market runs from 11am to 4pm. It's a nice, cozy place for an indoor market with several rooms and an upstairs area to explore. Check out the other events at the Community centre - there us a craft fair Nov 24th!

Don't forget your snacks!

Scandinavian Community Centre 

6540 Thomas St, Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9

Check out their website for more info.