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Trafiq Cafe And Bakery

86/100 (1600 ratings)

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"Trafiq has a welcoming staff, and produces delicious food. The breakfast quesadilla was delicious, and their Lemon Lavender cake belongs in the..."

Dhal AJ

"This place encompass everything a good coffee shop should be. In house bakery, good pastries, sandwiches & of course..."

Jim Fong

"Good food and reasonable price. Tried Chunky Monkey which is really awesome and definitely a must..."

Jefferson Tan

"This is one of my favourite spots for tea and snacks in the city. The setting is bright and not overcrowded. Tea is served hot in a pot with a cup on..."

Olivia Autumn Töews

"I discovered this Cafe' a couple of years ago. Each time I visit I enjoy the ambiance & the food is delicious. I don't live near it but if I'm in the..."

Jamie Atamanchuk

"Desserts are wicked sinful, the staff is wonderful!!..."

Brenda Jew

"We love Trafiq esp my grand daughter Rosy..she loves baby chino and chocolate cake... my fav is their Schecken and their California sandwich.. one of..."

Cynthia Cortez Bernardo

"Amazing! Exceptional food and the service is brilliant. Although the cafe was very busy our meals came out very quickly. Couldn't recommended Trafiq..."

Elise Jacob

"Great team, even under big pressure they were very nice and providing great costumer service and the sandwiches are just incredible! Definitely worth..."

Iva Komzáková

"Fantastic neighbourhood Cafe. Excellent food and friendly..."

Stacey Hughes

"Very pleasant and clean atmosphere. Staff is always cheerful and friendly. The menu is fabulous....cookies to cakes to pastries and soups and..."

Tina Canton

"Such a wonderful place for coffee, lunch, snack or even a glass of wine with my friends. Loving the grilled cheese and bacon sandwich and coconut..."

Greg Plus Jodie

"I’ve ate Trafiq’s cakes several times although it took me awhile to step foot into their actual cafe. Trafiq Cafe & Bakery is incredibly popular;..."

Jonny

"I am slowly catching up on reviews from the holidays! I’ve been eyeing Trafiq for awhile because I’ve heard great things about their cakes. Since..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"If you’re looking for cakes in Vancouver, the place that everyone talks about is Trafiq. Operating a cafe on bustling Main Street, they offer up a..."

Penny And Rusty

"Heading to Riley Park’s Trafiq provokes a conversation about how good coffee is king, but fresh baking might be a close second. Which leads to the..."

Vancouver Barista

"Trafiq is a charming neighbourhood cafe located on Main Street. They served sandwiches, soup, baked goods and espresso.The ambience of the..."

B & E

"Location : The place is well connected by transit. Take either 25 Brentwood, 3 downtown or 33 bus to reach here .Ambience : Small but..."

Ashwani

"Was in the area for a medical appointment and needed to pick up some sweets. Decided to look online for something close by and saw that Trafiq was..."

604fOOdie

"Trafiq Cafe & Bakery is located on Main Street and 26th Avenue. It is one of the popular restaurants at Riley Park neighbourhood. You will..."

Camera Gourmet

"We went here to try their cake because I have a friend who is a huge fan of this bakery. She will always tell me how delicious their cake was. After..."

Diana

"I'm so glad to have tried this bakery; it was just simply fantastic. They've got a really nice selection of cakes and pastries, as well as sandwiches..."

Willow Yang

"Heard about this place in an article about Vancouver greatest Chocolate bakes for a long time ago, but until today went I there. The chocolate cake..."

Nana Trang

"Nice cafe/ bakery/ lunch spot. They serve pretty good cakes (the tiramisu slice I had was creamy, good texture, not sweet though a little light on..."

Port Moody Eater

"Their cakes tower over everything! I got a slice of tiramisu and a small chai tea for about $10. You get a pretty decent sized slice. Trafiq does..."

Kalyrical

"I've recently been here 2 times. Earl Grey Cake is the best cake I've had in Vancouver. Their cakes are huge and tastes are fabulous. Highly..."

Lou Will

"I had seen so many Vancouver foodies & Instagram accounts post about the spectacular handmade cakes at Trafiq that I couldn’t take it anymore. I..."

Ruveens Reservations

"Amazing food and great staff. The cakes are some of the best in Vancouver and the sandwiches are made with incredible bread. Great for..."

YS

"The only problem with Trafiq is that they close too early! Like many others have mentioned, order the earl grey cake, so delicious! But equally as..."

Jelizatin Eats

"Wonderful bakery and cafe with nice desserts. I don't even like cake, but I actually get cravings for their Chocolate Decadence! Their cakes are also..."

Quinn M

"At last I made it to Trafiq !!! Tried the London fog cake ~ it's fresh and light. The portion is big so definitely nice to share. I took a take out..."

FoodLuv

"This chilled out place is one of our favourite hangouts with our 1 year old baby. We've been here many times. They are super baby friendly and..."

Jordan

"Had the California chicken sandwich and it was so good! The cranberry bread was amazing and complimented the sandwich well. All of the ingredients..."

Alicious

"Yesterday, I was struck with cravings for sweets so I decided to pay a visit to Trafiq Cafe and Bakery. Located at 4216 Main Street in Riley Park,..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"I've been to Trafiq on two separate occasions. I am absolutely in love with their cakes. I've had the Earl Grey and Salted Caramel cakes. They are..."

Jurn

"First time to check out Trafiq Café & Bakery. Tried the lemon lavender cake. They serve cakes, mini desserts (bars, tarts), sandwiches, croissants,..."

Rachel Cristobal

"Trafiq has been on my list to try for a while now. I ordered the lemon lavender cake, salted caramel cake, coconut cream cake and chunky monkey. All..."

OvO

"I really like how this place also serves savory items (sandwiches, quesadillas, etc) other than just sweets. Come here for lunch and before you go,..."

Shari11

"I'm terrified of sour things, so when my sister ordered the lemon lavender cake, I was a little hesitant to try it. But the cake was wonderfully..."

DineVancity

"The earl grey and lemon lavender cakes are heavenly good. The cakes were super moist and light, very flavourful and not overly sweet. Because its..."

Stella

"Great little cafe with delicious sandwiches and treats. The quesadilla is also good and reasonable priced. Served with guacamole and sprouts, it is..."

Michael

"June 3, 2015 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · Super cute little cafe and their cakes are AH-MAZING (all my birthday cakes are from..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"Why I love this place: cheap yet delicious cakes! I absolutely love the lemon lavender. Would I come back: yes! Would I recommend it to..."

@annanguyen_

"June 3, 2015 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · Hi everyone so I’m back with another homemade post! This time I made a 2 course dinner plus birthday..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"This was the Homage to Earl Gre y with vanilla cake, bergamot mousse and chocolate ganache. I love anything with Earl Grey so this was a must order..."

Constant Cravings

"Lemon Lavender Cake!!. The lemon lavender cake is one of my favorite cakes at Trafiq! The cakes at this bakery are very moist and light! I love this..."

Julie Chu

"Bright spot with homemade goodies. There's nothing like a nice chunk of coffee cake to go with strong coffee and Trafiq's coffee cake has to be the..."

YumVegGrub

"Picked up some breakfast here. The quiche was good but the quesadilla was absolutely terrible. It was paper thin, had barely any filling, and tasted..."

Michelle C.

"Chunky Monkey Goodness. I created my own sandwich of chicken (they ran out of turkey), sprouts, hummus, red pepper, dijon muster and brie on a GF..."

Weisandy

"Lovely!. Friendly service, great location, clean and bright atmosphere wrapped in a modern, west-coast feel. Plenty of seating is available. The..."

Shelby Wagemakers

"The chunky monkey!. When visiting this friendly Main St eatery, make sure to order a chunky monkey - banana bread with chocolate ganache and..."

Mary Sheridan

"Amazing!. Wonderful homemade breads, delicious sandwiches, the best orange juice, amazing desserts! ... Bright and pleasant place and friendly..."

Monica Jackson

"Tarts. Good service, good pastries. Bit overpriced but worth it. Love the passion fruit tart and lemon tartlets, they're perfect. Although, I don't..."

Bernice

"Very clean and casual environment. They have a wide variety of pastries and I enjoy their..."

Lobak69

"Great coffee, food, and even better service. A high quality establishment setting a precedent for coffee shops on Main..."

Darryl

"Glorious Chunky Monkey. Haven't tried their coffee, but the hazelnut soy hot chocolate I had was meh. Nothing to write home about. But I have a..."

Sepatu_balet

"Wow. This place was really good. The fresh baked croissant was amazing as was the espresso. I'd encourage anyone to stop by and try..."

Sandy Sethi

"Coffee competitor on Main. I wish I didn't have such a good espresso maker at home. Trafiq looks like a fine place to have a latte. Attractive coffee..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Trafiq; you inspire me, you relax me, you make me love food more and more. My favourite Trafiq moments remain with your eclairs and hot chocolate;..."

Somerville Kitchen

"What a little gem of a coffee house! Located on Main St, Trafiq Cafe and Bakery is one of those joints that you see yourself patronizing over and..."

Mary Sheridan

"Trafiq Café & Bakery's Main Street location now features beautiful made-to-order cakes! Here's what they..."

Eating In Vancouver

"we were hanging around Main on a sunny Saturday and decided to have lunch at Trafiq. What a great decision! The sandwich was delicious and the place..."

Tatiana Machulis

"Based on the raving reviews I am happy that I ordered some cake slices for a birthday. Everyone loved the chocolate decadent cake, salted caramel,..."

Gutsylady Traveler

"This is some of the best cake I’ve had in my life. It’s so soft and they use quality ingredients. I recommend going right when they open..."

M T

"These cakes are the perfect size for tasting. And there’s just the right number of cakes to fill the box with one of each. Beautifully presented..."

35RedBackpack

"I'm not much of a cafe person, I usually go for the sweets only. Did they ever surprise me with their delicious cakes! I went with a few individuals..."

Jonathan M

"Trafiq never disappoints with their cakes! We ordered the lemon blueberry cake for my mom's milestone birthday and everyone LOVED IT. Not too sweet,..."

Jennie Yan

"Solid cake slice. The earl grey flavour was definitely there and the cake itself was moist. There wasn’t much too surprising, but the portion..."

alice li

"This is my 2nd day hanging out in the Main St as there are so many cafes and restaurants to explore. I came to this cafe today as I heard about their..."

Elton Chung

Mink - A Chocolate Cafe

85/100 (1710 ratings)

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"I remember seeing Mink Cafe a lot during the hot chocolate festival. Hot chocolate, 70% cacao dairy free: I was happy to see that they had a dairy..."

CuriouslyCarmen.com

"Mink's is usually my go-to place for hot chocolate! I personally love the 70% cacao hot chocolate because I don’t like my beverages too sweet...."

Betina Ng

"Had some chocolate here when it first opened! Great quality, although very over priced! $9 for a chocolate bar... no thanks! Definitely planning to..."

Lex

"The owner & staff were awesome! We wanted something classy and chocolaty to add to our wedding favors, and this was it! Using the little..."

Eileen Zheng

"I am not a fan of chocolate, but I am always down for a new food experience. So when faced with the option to go to a chocolate cafe, I said yes to..."

Maggi Mei

"I've only had chocolates from here and never tried out their cafe. We walked in and it wasn't too busy. I ordered their hot chocolate with 70% cocoa..."

Natalie

"One of my nurse friend cannot live without drinking coffee every single day. The good news is I also like coffee and we prefer iced coffee to be..."

Diana

"I went here to buy a bar of chocolate which awards the gold award last year. In fact, I am an enthusiastic fan of chocolates and have been tasted..."

Agnes Zheng

"I had a verity of treats here yesterday and they were all delicious. The gingerbread cookie was soft and chewy, partly dipped in chocolate. Also had..."

Michael

"I love Mink Chocolates, it is located close to Coal Harbour, and the café is very nice and clean inside. I always get the traditional fondue with..."

Yoonsoo Jennifer Park

"One-liner: High-class hot chocolate for the finer cravingsHighlight: It’s a ClusterfluffRecommended for: Those needing to warm up this..."

Nosh And Nibble

"This is Mink Chocolates' Gold Medal Winner at the 2015 International Chocolate Salon in San Francisco. A very well deserved award - this chocolate..."

Somerville Kitchen

"I like surprises and weird stuff, so when I heard about the crickets in their featured hot chocolate, I had to go. Based on this experience alone, I..."

Amanda Pang

"Has the 38% chocolate there. Very milky, smooth and rich. Service was quick too. Overall atmosphere is quite good as well. Definitely a good place to..."

M.Choi

"Really love their chocolates bars! I came here because of their award winning Mermaid's Choice. Very unique with melted caramel covered by rich dark..."

Molely-B Loves To Eat

"S'mores fondue is probably the messiest thing on earth. But probably also the greatest way to have it without being in the wild. To add to that, the..."

DineVancity

"This place is the bomb!!! Chocolate is the best around and the hot chocolate is the perfect thing on a cold day. I got the more intense hot chocolate..."

Sergeant Chubbs

"$6.50 for a small chocolate bar isn't cool.. Not the most expensive but also not the tastiest. i have no problem with them, i just have no reason to..."

John Smith

"Delicious chocolate.. Shared a cup of drinking chocolate with my friend as a breakfast. Our stomachs stayed full all morning. the drink was good,..."

Tiffany H

"Great but rich. I ordered the Drinking Chocolate and it tasted amazing. It was a bit rich but we were given carbonated water that helped cleanse your..."

ArtsyBakingGeek

"Paula Dean White Trash Trainwreck, $8.40. Although the drink is pretty good (especially for getting a chocolate fix), I would recommend that you..."

Eva

"YUM. Great coffee and great..."

Jeremy

"Coffee > chocolate. I've discovered my new favorite mocha in town after Cafe Artigiano. I love how they give you a piece of dark chocolate with drink..."

Chubby Chick

"Pretty good chocolate. I really love the hot chocolate in the mink, the flavor is absolutely gorgeous! the waffle here is also quite..."

Rac

"Cinnamink hot chocolate. This hot chocolate is superb! the cinnamink shot gives it a bit of a kick with cinnamon and peppery flavours....loved..."

Mfollo

"Love it!. Great overall cafe! Good food, excellent service and great view. I'd recommend this to all the chocolate lovers out there! Definitely won't..."

Xx. J

"Chocolate fondue and coffee. OMG! The coffee was the best that i have had in a loooong time (Clover machine) and the fondue was terrific. We tried..."

Amylly

"Not too long ago, I heard this chocolate company named Mink has won the Best Chocolate Award. And it's in Vancouver ! Because of that, most of their..."

BeautifulFluff

"Mink chocolate is easily my favourite chocolate store/cafe located very central in downtown Vancouver. They specialize in chocolates products, but..."

Guiltyofgluttony

"The cafe was very clean and bright. I can see it being very popular with the ladies ;) The pastel colours on the products makes it very modern and..."

Idea Rabbit

" Its been a while. I know I have been completely MIA from posting in a while but I am back with a refresher from the 2014 VANCOUVER HOT CHOCOLATE..."

Benton Li

"They sure know how to make hot chocolate - nothing powder about it. And as if it is not rich enough, they give you a square of chocolate to melt in..."

Somerville Kitchen

"they make such mean chocolate related food/drink. Their americano is quite decent. It is perfect drink to accompany any chocolate dessert or baking..."

Sofi

"Nathalie and I decided to make a day out of trying different hot chocolates and this was our second stop. Mink is well known for it’s delicious..."

Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos

"You can have their high-quality chocolates in your coffee, hot chocolate, or dessert. The cafe is incredibly clean, bright, and has friendly..."

Sarah Loving Food

"This place is a little gem. A family owned franchise of chocolatiers, now going on its 4th generation, the Mink cafe focuses on two things only:..."

Mary Sheridan

"I met up with Py after work for an afternoon snack at Mink, a chocolate cafe in downtown near the waterfront. Mink is one of my favourite places for..."

Krispybites

"Mink Chocolates has a chocolate cafe in Downtown Vancouver near the Convention Center. They have fondue, waffles, parfaits, drinks, and specialty..."

Foodology.ca

"Regular readers of this blog know that I have the slightest obsession with waffles- namely those sweet, chewy and dense Liège waffles. These waffles..."

Food Punk

"I was in downtown one day searching for a place to get some dessert, and I stumbled upon Mink Chocolates . I have been to Mink Chocolates a couple..."

MePlusFood

"In just one dramatic crunch, the molten sweetness coated with soft, delicate crisps disperses… the smooth, dark chocolate love spreads… soft and..."

Rachel

"Although I am not really a dessert person (OK, OK, I have reviewed desserts), chocolate is something I will almost never refuse. On Saturday, I..."

KimHo

"Given the geographical proximity to both my downtown office and the college where I teach, it was kind of surprising that I hadn't visited Mink..."

Raul

"I really loved this little chocolate shop and cafe. It is such a lovely mix. I had a hot chocolate as well as one of the waffles on the..."

Victoria Reedman

"Good place for desert, I always ordered coffee and tea and for the first time we ordered becus we had coffee right before. I ordered fruit parfait,..."

Jane Son

"While in town, we stopped for lattes and we’re pleasantly surprised to find gluten free deserts! The sprinkle cookie was light and delicious. The..."

Jeff Lumbreras

"Great vibes inside the location and seating outside also! The drinks were delicious, and the chocolate we bought was also amazing. Will definitely be..."

Mia Craft

"A nice little cafe that had great friendly staff. We had the mocha and raisin tart which both tasted good! Unfortunately we didn't make it back to..."

Johnny Choi

"The chocolate was so delicious! I didn't take photos!! The cafe has an awesome location right in front of a small park and the staff is super..."

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