10 Valentine’s Day Treats to Try in Vancouver in 2023
Indulge your sweet tooth with some delicious desserts this Valentine’s Day. Head to one of these Vancouver-area spots to enjoy Valentine-themed chocolate, cookies, cake, and lots more. Pro tip: Order ahead to avoid disappointment.
I ❤️ U Cream Puff Pack From Beta 5 Chocolates
This limited edition pack of romantic cream puffs from Beta 5 Chocolates is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It includes red velvet, dark chocolate, and passionfruit-flavoured puffs. The cutest part? The chocolate one is shaped like a teddy bear!
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Chocolate Potted Camelia From Mon Paris Patisserie
You don’t need to get your sweetie both flowers and chocolate this year. Kill two birds with one stone by giving this gorgeous chocolate camellia from Mon Paris Patisserie. It looks just like a potted plant but is entirely edible since it’s made of chocolate.
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Valentine Jewellery Box From Thomas Haas
Thomas Haas is famous for their innovative chocolate creations. This year they created a jewellery box filled with an assortment of handmade truffles and chocolates. The box is made of chocolate too!
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Strawberry Wallflower Gin From Odd Society Spirits
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Odd Society Spirits has launched a limited-edition strawberry gin. The distillery steeped strawberries from the Fraser Valley’s Driediger Farms in their signature Wallflower Gin. The resulting gin is a great addition to festive cocktails and also pairs well with tonic.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars From Bjornbar Bakery
Bjornbar Bakery is known for its signature gourmet dessert bars – they make over 30 varieties! Their Valentine’s menu includes the Red Velvet Bar with a chocolate graham crust, red velvet cheesecake center, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top.
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Heart-Shaped Pizza Cookie From Kafka’s
Kafka’s Coffee Roasters is serving up an adorable heart-shaped pizza cookie this Valentine’s Day. The eight-inch cookie comes in a mini pizza box and is topped with Oreo pieces, Smarties, and marshmallows. Order online for pickup at their Yaletown or Great Northern Way locations.
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Heart-Shaped Chocolates From Temper Chocolate & Pastry
Temper Chocolate & Pastry has a few types of gorgeous heart-shaped chocolate creations for Valentine’s day. Each one is hand-made and includes their signature designs on top.
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Chocolate Drizzle Cinnamon Buns from Grounds for Coffee
This Valentine’s Day, Grounds for Coffee is taking their beloved cinnamon buns and adding decadent chocolate drizzle. Their giant cinnamon buns have been called the world’s best, so don’t miss the Valentine’s version between February 11 and 14.
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Raspberry Heart Sugar Cookies From terrabreads
Grab some of these delicious heart-shaped cookies at terrabreads. They feature a sugar cookie base with a note of citrus from sugared lemon peel along with house-made raspberry jam.
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Over 140 Types of Hot Chocolate at the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival
Back for its 13th year, the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival is serving up over 140 types of hot chocolate at 95 different locations across Greater Vancouver from White Rock to Whistler. Many come with a sweet treat too.
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