As the days become longer and spring is just around the corner, the stunning cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Vancouver. The city is buzzing with excitement and several restaurants have prepared special cherry blossom-themed items that you can enjoy to welcome in spring.
Let’s explore some of these amazing places and soak up the beautiful atmosphere as we get into the spirit of this blooming season!
1. Beaucoup Bakery
Get ready to celebrate this cherry blossom season with Beaucoup Bakery’s special treats! The popular and beloved Vancouver French Asian bakery has created 3 limited items for you to enjoy.
- Petite Sakura Suprême Croissant: filled with cherry blossom-infused Ivoire and raspberry ganache, giving it a delightful flavour.
- Jasmine Fraise Tiramisu: features layers of jasmine tea-scented mascarpone cream and freshly baked ladyfingers topped with sweet strawberry compote.
- Matcha Yuzu Travel Cake: a marbled tea cake layered with coconut ganache, dipped in matcha chocolate.
Address: 2150 Fir St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3B5
2. Yama Cafe
Everyone’s favourite authentic and homey Japanese cafe has brought back their coveted Sakura Mochi ($3.50 each), specially made for this month only!
These vegan and gluten-free mochi balls require pre-ordering two days in advance via email or phone — so don’t wait too long!
Address: 2007 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
3. Chez Christophe
Popular and top chocolatier and cafe in Burnaby Heights, Chez Christophe, has brought back its two beautiful Sakura-themed drinks this Spring! The TOKYO Fog features English Breakfast tea with cherry blossom syrup and dusted wheat powder.
Whereas the Sakura Hanami drink is for those who want to skip out on the caffeine. This one particularly has Steamed milk, cherry blossom syrup, and is topped off with a ruby chocolate design.
And ofcourse while you’re there, you’ve got to grab yourself one of their famous cube croissant or award-winning chocolates.
Address: 4717 Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC
4. Mon Paris
Get ready to celebrate Macaron Day with Mon Paris’ popular seasonal flavour – Sakura and Strawberry! On March 18th and 19th, the Burnaby cafe will donate 50% of all macaron sales to the BC Hospitality Foundation.
The actual day itself falls on a Monday (when Mon Paris is closed) so owner & bakery chef Elena is holding her Macaron Day fundraiser on the weekend prior this year.
Don’t miss out on this special event to support a good cause and treat yourself to some deliciousness!
Address: 4396 Beresford St., Burnaby, BC
More to come!
This is just a small sample of what’s available but we’ll keep updating you when more businesses add their own cherry blossom themed items to the mix!
And if you’re looking for where spend your time this Spring in the city, we’ve got all the best places to visit around Vancouver during Spring listed here!