Beard Papa's Cream Puffs

We were craving something sweet one day, and had passed by this place several times. Knowing this was a popular chain in the area we thought of giving it a try. Got the matcha and the vanilla filled into two different types of puffs. Were fairly happy and satiated our sweet craving. Would definitely visit again if we are walking past it and craving something sweet :D

Edit: We now live in the area, so we dont mind going here every now and then to satisfy our dessert craving :) The creme brulee was good too.

Despite the over cooked exterior, the filling was rich and flavorful. The matcha flavoured cream puff was large, generously filled, and smooth. Would have gotten a higher rating if the pastry was perfectly baked.

On a random day, I decided to try Beard Papa in downtown. I had the coffee and my friend had the green tea. The taste = sooooo good and not too rich either. It's a nice size for dessert and definitely would love if they have the mini version of the different flavours.

Beard Papa's is an international creampufferie that originated in Japan. Being a fan of them in Asia, it was nice to see that the chains here have maintained their consistency and taste. They typically offer a variety of puff fillings that have an Asian influence, such as mango or green tea. A nice way to finish a Vancouver meal!

Posted on April 26, 2015 by mag_mei I remembered long ago when this franchise first opened in Vancouver. Cream puffs soon became all the trend. Now generations of trendy desserts later I am finally trying their home made cream puffs. Though given their size and weight they were more cream balls than puffs. Their trademark yellow was eye catching. The colour draped their awning and was represented in their small shop. Their mascot too wore the same sunshine yellow. He, an elderly gentleman with a broad smile and white beard dressed in yellow waiters. I believe his beard and his age was what their dessert shoppe was named after. Though I found the connection a reach. On the door was a listing of the cream puff flavours in stock today. Vanilla, Green tea, and Caramel. A different day, a different flavour on rotation. Though given the presence of vanilla and green tea every day I suspect these were their core offerings and their best sellers. Strawberry, chocolate, and mango were also on rotation. Though I wished they offered more than just three flavours at a time, had they, I would have gotten one of each today. Diners like me want variety and want to try all the flavours of something they liked. Though having them on rotation means repeat visits throughout the week. I would still like to see more flavours in general and maybe even a flavour of the month. Perhaps something timely, something tethered to the season. The options for fillings are endless after all. Any fruit, sweets, or nut flavours could and would work. Given the beginning of spring and the cherry blossoms being in bloom, a cherry blossom cream flavoured puff would have been fun. It certainly would have gotten more bodies through the door. Though as a franchise it might be difficult to launch and to keep consistent across their many stalls. To my surprise they didn’t only offer cream puffs, but a few other French desserts as well. Cream filled eclairs, eclairs topped with chocolate and almond slivers, an