Okay, chocolate and ice cream lovers, this news is for you.
Remember back in January when we spotted signs that Quebec’s beloved Chocolats Favoris was setting up shop in Gastown?
Well, the wait is officially almost over!
Because they’re swinging open the doors to their first-ever Vancouver location (in the old Native Shoes unit) with a Grand Opening this Saturday, May 3, 2025.
It will be the Canadian brand’s second location in British Columbia and Western Canada.
And you might want to get there early –as the first 50 customers will snag a free signature product!
If you need a refresher, Chocolats Favoris is legendary back East, starting humbly in 1979 and growing into a must-visit destination.
Their claim to fame is signature soft serve ice cream, dunked right in front of you into one of 12 different real chocolate dips.
We’re talking classic milk, dark, and white, plus wilder flavours like Dulce de Leche, Salted Caramel, Cotton Candy, and Cookies and Cream.
They even do decked-out “Kooky Cones” loaded with toppings and rotating surprise dip flavours.
Beyond the dipped cones, you can expect their famous take-home chocolate fondues, artisan chocolates, bars, and maybe even that wild “ChocoFav Poutine” (dessert fries!).
This new Gastown spot is a passion project for franchisees and life partners Patrick Robert and Paul Codilla.
They fell hard for the brand (Patrick’s mom apparently made a dramatic U-turn on a Montreal highway just so Paul could try it!), took over the Victoria location in 2023, turned it into the company’s top performer, and are now bringing that “love at first bite” energy to Vancouver.
The 1,250 sq.ft shop is bringing 30 new jobs to Gastown and is just the start as Chocolats Favoris has plans for more B.C. locations later this year.
The Gastown location will be open 7 days a week, 11AMM to 11PM, making it a great after dinner dessert spot in Gastown.
Who’s planning on hitting up the grand opening for that potential freebie? Let us know what dip you’re trying first!
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Chocolats Favoris (Opening May 3rd): 14 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4