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!
The new Krispy Kreme location in Vancouver opened this week! You can buy boxes of donuts or even a single. Glazed donuts go for $2 and the other flavors are a bit more.
It's a small Doughnut Cafe with no indoor seating. Just take your donuts with you. They also offer hot and cold beverages ☕️
Don't worry if there's a lineup, with their efficient staff, it moves pretty fast.
Pickup a free Krispy Kreme hat as a souvenir.
They'll have Holiday themed donuts available each holiday, like the current Charlie Brown Donuts!
Donut fans can rejoice because a new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts location is coming to Vancouver! There has been a Krispy Kreme location in Delta, BC for years and many fundraising groups had to pickup donuts all the way there.
Now it looks like a new doughnut location will be opening in Vancouver in the busy area of Broadway and Cambie. Signs for the soon to open location can be seen displayed on the future store windows.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are a more airy, soft doughnut. Their original glazed donut is the most popular flavor but they also feature different holiday flavors!
Exciting news for donut fans and anyone who enjoys a good snack. This is a great location, as it's near buses and the city's Skytrain line. They won't have a shortage of hungry customers. Looking forward to having Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in the city!
Filipino bakery, Dotty Cakes, can be found at Epic Grill Silogs + Sans Rival located in New Westminister.
Offering traditional flavors like the popular flavor Ube, you can find some delicious looking custom cakes and other desserts. It's a perfect spot to grab something for your next celebration or coffee break.
We really enjoyed the "UbeBytes" and Silvanas! The Silvanas are best eaten frozen.
The tiny cupcakes came in 2 flavors, Red Velvet and Ube. These were too good to have just one. The "UbeBytes" are a version of Ube brownies! Pair with a coffee and tea and you've got a nice coffee break ☕️
Hungry for something more hearty? Epic Grill Silogs offers some delicious Filipino Breakfast rice plates or "Silog" too.
In a city where people check the forecast to see when there's a break from the rain... Rain or Shine ice cream picked the perfect name for Vancouver.
On their menu you can find their classic regular flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and peanut butter and it's always exciting to see what they will offer as seasonal flavors!
"Rain or Shine Ice Cream exists to make our neighbourhoods happy! This is our ultimate goal and what we strive to do through all actions of our company." - Rain or Shine
Their seasonal flavors are around for the month - if they're popular there is a chance they will return. Pick up an ice cream pint to have later or get a scoop in a waffle or sugar cone or cup.
Unfortunately, they don't serve coffee at Rain or Shine but this month they do have a delicious Espresso ice cream that's a must-try for coffee lovers.
There are kids size scoops as well. Kids have enjoyed the Vegan vanilla and berry flavors. They usually have a couple of Vegan options available which is great 👍
Rain or Shine has a few locations around the city and usually have indoor and outdoor seating.
Craving some dessert after dinner or anytime during the day, check out a Rain or Shine Ice Cream location. They are open late for your Ice Cream cravings! We really appreciated them giving us an extra kid's scoop of ice cream to replace the one that fell right off the cone on the ground.
For delicious dessert and coffee, Passion8 Dessert Cafe is a great place to visit to sit in or take a coffee and snack to-go!
Located in the neighborhood of Mount Pleasant in Vancouver, the cafe always has a variety of cakes, and macarons to choose from.
On the menu you can also find fluffy souffle pancakes, and their specialty, Korean shaved ice or bingsoo!
Snow Bingsoo or Bingsu is a milk-based shaved ice dessert topped with sweet, flavorful toppings like red bean (classic version called Injeolmi) or fruit, sauce or ice cream, depending on what kind you choose. Passion8 cafe has various flavors of Bingsoo to order like mango or matcha!
Their drinks list includes flavored coffees and tea, hot or iced, and prices are pretty good for the city.
Passion8 offers indoor seating, but the cafe is pretty spacious with tables for parties of 2 or more.
Strollers can easily be pushed inside or left by the entrance. There are no kids seats unfortunately.
Passion8 cafe is open until 11pm or 12am for your late night dessert cravings! They are also open in the morning from 9am Wed-Fri.
With friendly service and a lovely ambience, we enjoyed our visit to Passion8 Dessert Cafe!
After a walk to the historical centre of Ghent and chasing bubbles in the square, we were ready to eat! Located near St. Bavo's Cathedral, La Dolce Barista was the perfect break for waffles and coffee!
We decided to try both kinds of waffles, the rectangular shaped and the other more traditional "Liege" waffle.
You can choose to add a sauce or fruit, even ice cream to your waffles. Kids definitely approved!
They mention on the menu that if there are many customers, your ordee could take time because waffles are made fresh. The waffles were indeed hot, fresh and delicious!
The staff was friendly and there is both indoor and outdoor seating available.
Coffee is available in two sizes, we got the large. It's always nice when your hot drink comes with something sweet to sample. Ours were paired with mini waffles! So cute!
It was nice to sit in and take a break after our walk. La Dolce Barista also offers other breakfast items like eggs and even panini sandwiches.
If you're looking for a lunch spot or just feel like a waffle break while walking around in Ghent, visit La Dolce Barista!
Delicious waffles with many different toppings to choose from, Laurence Takeaway in Bruges, Belgium didn't disappoint!
We found this place after looking at the reviews of waffles in Bruges. The waffles are homemade, made fresh to order and delicious!
This small dessert shop doesn't have any indoor seating, but you go inside to order. Note: Expect it to be very crowded if you visit on a weekend or public holiday!
Laurence Takeaway recently celebrated their 5th anniversary (April 2024) and even after a busy day the service was friendly and welcoming!
We had a really lovely experience at this little dessert shop and kids enjoyed their desserts as well!
If you're visiting Bruges for a day, or longer, (and don't mind the line) stop by Laurence Takeaway for some delicious waffles, ice cream or a hot drink! You can take it to sit on a bench with the Swans or eat it as you explore the streets of Bruges.
We found Comptoir Harajuku while out walking and exploring with the kids.
Located in Paris, France, this dessert shop's bright exterior definitely catches your attention, as you walk down this Paris street.
The cafe's interior is beautifully decorated and with indoor seating, and it's a nice spot to take a little break.
If you're in the mood for ice cream, milkshakes, or Crepes or just want to warm up with a hot drink, visit Comptoir Harajuku!
Crepe was delicious hot and fresh, with soft dough and pairs nicely with a hot drink.
This Japanese inspired creperie offers speciality crepes and custom crepes where you can choose fillings like ice cream or fruit!
They also have scoops of sorbet! This was great for the little one who has a dairy allergy. This way they were able to enjoy a dessert at the same place, which is a nice bonus.
For milkshakes, you can choose from a few different flavors. The delicious vanilla milkshake comes topped with whip cream and sprinkles.
Hot drinks include classic coffee drinks and matcha coffee!
We loved the concept and kids also enjoyed their snacks. If you're visiting Paris or live in the city, stop by Comptoir Harajuku and treat yourself to some delicious dessert!
A Japanese tea and dessert shop with a few locations in the Vancouver area (Burnaby and Richmond), we tried Tsujiri dessert and it was delicious!
If you're a fan of Japanese Green tea, you will enjoy all the green tea items at Tsujiri including the green tea soft serve, green tea cheesecake or even the Panna cotta!
The Matcha Green Tea soft serve was a favorite! Delicious Matcha flavor and not too sweet at all.
The matcha cheesecake was soft and light with an earthy matcha flavor. We took this one to eat later and they package it so perfectly.
Tsujiri actually has many locations in Canada! Their goal is to rebrand traditional Japanese tea through various products, like delicious desserts, that appeal to people's tastes and their lifestyles.
If you're looking for some delicious Japanese Green Tea or Matcha flavored desserts, in Vancouver or a different Canadian city, try one at Tsujiri!
The Khaykery is a Filipino bakery which currently previously had a shop on Robson Street in the Robson Market - they are currently moving locations and their Soft Opening is Sept 16, 2023!
**Update, as of June 2024, Khaykery has announced they will be closing up shop :( they will instead be working on something new. Hopefully, they can still offer their delicious treats in the future!!
The bakery offers some delicious desserts like ube cupcakes, cheesecake and even custom cakes.
We first heard about The Khaykery after seeing a vending machine selling dessert in Metrotown mall.
The main dessert they offer is called "Silvanas", and they come in a variety of flavors.
What is a Silvana?
It's a crunchy cashew-meringue cookie sandwich with delicious butter cream, covered in cookie crumbs. It's a unique and beloved Filipino treat. The most popular flavors are original and ube.
Silvanas are the cookie version of the Sans Rival, a Filipino cake made from similar ingredients.
You eat it from frozen for the best Crunch!
At Khaykery, you can get a few Silvana to try or choose 6 for a box to take with you! After 1 bite I had to buy a box for later!
Their ube cupcakes were also delicious. They had ube and ube flan cupcakes when we visited.
If you're interested in trying some delicious Filipino treats and desserts, visit The Khaykery. It's always great to support local small businesses.
The Khaykery Filipino Bakery
1610 Robson St unit 108, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7, Canada
*Update: The Khaykery will be moving locations! You can soon be able find them in Richmond. Soft opening Sept 16th, 2023!
140-4000 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada
For now, check out their vending machines at Metrotown mall and a new one in Joyce Collingwood Skytrain station!
Check out the Khaykery website for more info on their soft opening!
Who wants ice cream? More like, which flavor will you get today? On our recent Rome trip, Kids and parents enjoyed having delicious gelato whenever we wanted some! You don't have to wander far to find a Gelato place in Rome. There are so many Gelato places with so many different flavors.
Fortunately, there are also a few milk free options at most of the Gelaterias we visited. Some dairy-free flavors included melon, lemon, mango, orange, and even strawberry :)
When ordering, you can ask if they have Vegan cones or just get it in a cup.
A small order of gelato comes in a cup or cone. You can choose 2 flavors and if you're feeling like a little extra, you can even add whipped cream on top (for those who can have dairy).
We visited Rome in early June and the weather was hot and humid. Gelato was a welcome break after walking around!
Here are 6 Gelato spots we enjoyed on our trip:
Giolitti
Via degli Uffici del Vicario, 40, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- a popular classic Gelato place which also offers granite, various cookies and other desserts. You can wait for a table or just take it to go. Note: There's no seating if you are ordering in the self-serve area. We've tried this on many of our past trips to Rome and it's been a favorite!
Fatamorgana
Via Roma Libera, 11, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- so many different and unique flavors like Dark Chocolate and Rosemary. Not too far from a playground in Trastevere.
Chegelato
Via del Governo Vecchio, 54, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- delicious Gelato and very friendly staff! Many vegan options available.
Gelato Del Monte
- Great gelato spot near the Vatican. Mango sorbet was really good!
Gelateria del Campo
Via Dei Baullari, 141/141A, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- lots of flavors to choose from!
Gelateria Sweet Life
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 270, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- delicious dark chocolate, friendly staff and they want you to taste the flavor before they prepare your order. Really enjoyed it! Check out my blog post on Gelateria Sweet Life
When in Rome in the Summer, or any season really, enjoy some Gelato! Don't wait too long to eat it though or you'll be left with "ice cream soup" as the toddler likes to call it!
Gelaterias often stay open late making it a great dessert option after your late dinner in Rome!
.jpg "Gelateria del Campo")
