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Bucket List Dessert Spots In Vancouver That Hit The Sweet Spot

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Treat yourself (and your sweet tooth) to some of the best dessert spots in Vancouver. The city has a plethora of ice cream shops, macaron boutiques and bakeries to indulge in.

These joints must be added to your bucket list of must-try dessert spots.

Dessert Spots In Vancouver

Thierry

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Chocolate lovers will never want to leave here. The chocolate patisserie makes a variety of chocolates, macarons, cakes and tarts. Try their Chocolate Eclair or Savarin, which is a dark rum soaked brioche topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Check them out at 1059 Alberni Street

Mosquito

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This chic Gastown eatery is known primarily for three things—champagne, charcuterie and dessert. Their elegant dessert menu includes a Venezuela Chocolate Souffle and a Thai Basil Raspberry Chocolate Bar. Visit them at 32 Water Street.

Soirette Pastry Boutique

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If you can’t enough macarons, this is the place for you. Enjoy little bites of airiness and flavour with one of their many offerings: Strawberry Balsamic, Blackberry Sangria, London Fog and Creme Brulee. They also serve a selection of cakes and other pastries. Stop by 1433 West Pender Street.

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Rain or Shine Ice Cream

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Nothing beats homemade ice cream. Cool down with one of their epic flavours: Honey Lavender, Malted Milk Chocolate, Coffee Toffee, Cracked Mint and much more. They have three locations, one at UBC, one at 1926 West 4th Avenue and one at 3382 Cambie Street.

Beta5 Chocolates

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An innovative chocolate and pastry shop that will surely satisfy that sweet tooth. They have an epic Cocktail Chocolate collection and some of the best creampuffs you will find in the city. We’re talking flavours like: Vietnamese Coffee, Creamsicle and a Lychee creampuff. They can be found at 413 Industrial Avenue.

Crackle Creme

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This dessert spot has liege waffles and the most adorable macarons you will find. They have animated ones of your favourite characters like Hello Kitty, Pikachu and Minions. Of course, they’re also delicious—with the perfect flaky outer layer and crunch. They’re located at 245 Union Street.

On Yogurt

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An absolute must for your bucket list. The frozen yogurt shop has bubble waffles and rolled ice cream that you can top off with a variety of decadent items. Their most popular item is their Ice Fried Yogurt which is the rolled fro-yo. Flavours include: Italian Espresso, Matcha, Camomile Chardonnay and more. Check them out at 95 Smithe Street.

Thomas Haas

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Dig into handcrafted sweets and pastries at this chocolate shop. They have macarons, cakes, tarts and chocolate bars to offer. They also have a delicious Almond Mascarpone dessert and a Pistachio Cherry Tart. Satisfy your cravings at 2539 West Broadway.

Purebread

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A family bakery that started out in Whistler but lucky for us now has a Vancouver location. Indulge in a massive selection of Meringues, Devil’s Food Cake, Raspberry Cheesecake, a Caramelized Banana and Salted Caramel Bars. Get your fix at 159 West Hastings Street.

L’otus Cake Boutique

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Find this hidden gem just outside Vancouver in Richmond. They serve an epic 15-layer crepe cake in a bunch of flavours, including: Earl Grey, Creme Brulee, Matcha, Rosewater & Raspberry—just to name a few. Discover them at 103-8580 Cambie Road.

 

Looking for more sweet treats? Check out this adorable bakery with over 60 cupcake flavours or get your hands on Perverted Ice Cream at this new shop.

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