cafe
By shokutsu on May 24, 2009 - 7:50pm
Coco et Olive is probably best known among those who live in this end of Vancouver. And by end, I truly mean that. It really is far from the hustle and bustle of the more central and thus busier sections of this strip. In the daytime on weekends, and lunch hours during the week, its filled with people from the neighborhood who clearly have more than their share of free time.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/coco-et-olive-vancouver-bc/
By shokutsu on February 16, 2009 - 2:09am
At this location, you can elect to eat your meal at the communal table that is plopped right in the middle of the café, or along one of the bar counters facing the street. It seems to always be packed however, and I’ve never seen an open seat, though imagine there is some pretty fast turnover, just not when I am there.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/terra-breads-kitsilano-bakery...
By shokutsu on February 12, 2009 - 12:48am
A hybrid between a dessert café, pâtisserie, and a kitchen supply shop, the T Room makes the best use of its quaint space to provide an experience that can cater to all sorts of people interested in many aspects of baking. With a keen sense of always adapting to the times and season, in addition to the baked goods and sweets, menu items such as soups, salads and sandwiches are available...
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/t-room-bakery-vancouver-bc/
By shokutsu on December 5, 2008 - 12:48pm
In stark contrast to the monolith that is the Starbucks empire of coffee shops, the Salt Spring Coffee Co. boasts a mere four outlets in its entirety, all of which are based in the province of British Columbia. And this is for a company that was first started in 1996. Priding themselves on being mindful of fair trade and organics when it comes to the whole coffee bean-to-cup continuum, and the values of sustainability while still creating a good cup of coffee, it’s clear they are operating at an entirely different level from the Seattle-based mega brand. Their outlet on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus on the western edge of Vancouver would seem to be representative of their vision. Wedged within a new residential area, nestled next to a community centre and a spacious playground, with its wooden chalet-like design and relaxed atmosphere, and customers inside usually a mix of energetic students, teaching faculty taking a break, and of course nearby residents and their children - the building is very welcoming to one and all, and does not feel at all like a commercial enterprise.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/salt-spring-coffee-co-vancouv...
By shokutsu on October 26, 2008 - 12:24am
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood along West 16th Avenue, Sweet Obsession has been in existence for well over a decade now and has a strong customer base that appreciates the delectable delights and creations of Pastry Chef Tracy Kadonoff. Associated with the next door Trafalgars Bistro (previously reviewed on Foodosophy), Sweet Obsession currently operates a sit down cafe as well as housing a retail counter for take-away orders. It is a popular destination for late night gatherings, and you will often find the tables inside (and in the summer on the sidewalk patio) all occupied even past 9pm. I’ve been there several times now over the past few years to eat-in as well as to take out, and most recently took friends there for their first experience after a group dinner.
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http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2008/10/26/sweet-obsession-vancouver-bc/
