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A perfect dessert should create a sense of fulfillment and gratification. This dessert should make you feel happy to continue eating on a full stomach—and to feel like you have to continue having it because it is just so delicious.
You might be wondering, where do I even begin to search for the ultimate, heart-melting, jaw-dropping dessert during COVID-19 times?
Look no further! We’ve curated a list of some of the best places to get desserts in Vancouver. What’s more—all the places listed below are smaller local businesses that you can support in this uncertain time period! What’s a better way to enjoy your food than knowing that you’re also supporting a great cause?
Let’s dig in!
Bon Macaron Patisserie
(Gluten-Free)
How to order: Place your online orders by Friday, 6 pm
Pickup Time: Saturdays, 12 – 2 pm
Locations for Pickup:
- 1012 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2A1
- 1689 Johnston St #545, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
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We highly recommend the triple chocolate macaron. The chocolate is decadent and does not lose its richness against the almond flavour.
Each macaron made at this patisserie is subtle yet flavourful with each bite. Place an online order for a box of 30 mystery macarons and see whether you get the heavenly triple chocolate macaron! Don’t worry if you miss it—with over 50 types of macarons, you’ll surely find one that suits your taste.
Bâtard Bakery
How to order: Online orders start on Saturdays each week
Pickup times: Thursday to Sunday, 10am-2pm
Location for Pickup: 3958 Fraser Street Vancouver
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Bâtard’s croissants are the perfect mix of flakiness and crispness. The buttery flavour is combined with a delicate sweetness that goes perfectly with your morning coffee.
Mix up your order by getting their other tasteful pastries and take home a loaf of freshly baked bread to compliment your meals.
Earnest Ice cream
(Vegan options, Nut-free options, Gluten-Free options)
How to order: Online orders start on Tuesdays each week at 10am
Pick up times: To be determined
Locations for Pickup:
- 1485 Frances St, Vancouver
- 127 W 1st St, North Vancouver
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The matcha green tea flavour from Earnest has an irresistible blend of matcha and cream—not too strong, not too light. Perfect to add into smoothies or on top of homemade pancakes!
Place an online order for your pints of creamy and mouth-watering ice cream. Be careful…you might end up eating an entire pint in one sitting! Well, who hasn’t?
eF & Be
How to order: Place your online order by Tuesday, 9pm
Delivery: Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings
Locations for Delivery: varies depending on your location
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The mini hojicha mochi melon pan is crisp, soft, and chewy,resulting from the combination of two Japanese specialties: melon pans—a type of sweet bread—and mochi, a rice cake. The hojicha, a special type of tea, adds a roasted flavour to the pastry, blending perfectly with the sweetness.
Browse through their online shop and order mochi cookies or other flavours of melon pans. And if you’re not feeling something sweet, this bakery has savory pans for you to try!
Cartems
(Gluten-free and Vegan options, Nut-free)
How to order: Place your online order on their website
Pickup Times: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 12-5pm
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The earl grey donut has the most tasteful frosting: sweet, with balanced flavours of lavender and earl grey tea. The soft donut offers the perfect plain canvas to help bring out the individual flavours of the frosting.
Order an assorted box of 6 donuts a week ahead of time as their orders typically fill up quickly. Carterms also offers pints from Earnest Ice cream, perfect to pair with your donuts!