Une pause-café à Vancouver, BC

Afternoon tea is the perfect excuse to dress up and enjoy the finer things in life. Pay a visit to these Vancouver teashops and indulge in a cup of tasty loose-leaf tea alongside delectable baked goods, petit fours and savoury finger sandwiches all plated on elegant tiered serving trays. The best part, you don’t even have to share!

From cucumber sandwiches to modern day pastries, these cafés offer the finest afternoon tea service in Vancouver.

Vancouver's annual Hot Chocolate Festival returns for a seventh season from January 19 to February 14, when almost 30 cafés will be putting their unique twist on the classic hot cocoa recipe. From boozy blends to far-out flavours, read on to learn about the 61 drinks on offer. The delicious festival is also fundraiser for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Job Training Program. [Image courtesy of Thomas Haas; Photo credit: Amy Ho]

From choker necklaces to slip dresses, Pokémon is another 90s fave making a comeback this year. Thousands of nostalgic fans can be seen travelling across the city with their smartphones in search of animated creatures. Check out this list of Pokéstops in and around Vancouver where you can fuel up, meet fellow Pokémon trainers, and catch rare legendary species like elusive Growlithes. [Photo credit: pokemongo.com]

From famous bakeries to legendary coffee bars and award-winning fine dining, these 10 Vancouver hot spots are also wheelchair-friendly, making them accessible options for all. [Image courtesy of Chambar Restaurant. Photo credit: Ema Peter]

Surrey is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities – and the breakfast business there is booming because of it. Whether you’re in need of a breakfast burrito in the busy business district or you’re enjoying a relaxing day off with a stack of hot cakes in the Southside, these are a few of Surrey’s best bets for breakfast and brunch. [Photo credit: iStock/lolostock]

Cambie Village is bustling with locals looking for good eats and strong coffee. These five cafés have heeded the call, all of them serving great food and drink in warm atmospheres. [Photo credit: Suzanne Rushton]

New Year…new food goals! There are tons of buzz-worthy new restaurants, cafés and bars opening their doors in Vancouver each week, and we’re here to give you all the delicious details. From seafood boil suppers to Mexican-Indian fusion to premium tea lounges, read on to learn about the latest spots to eat and drink in 2017. Image courtesy of The Holy Crab. Photo credit: Sharon Ng

Packed with antioxidants and bursting with flavour, frozen acai bowls have been popping up at juice bars across the city. These Brazilian-inspired berry bowls topped with fresh fruit and granola can be enjoyed as a sweet (and filling) morning meal and also make a great post-workout snack, since acai berries contain amino acids that help with muscle regeneration. Get your acai fix at these Vancouver health-food spots.

Besides its rich cultural history, Turkish coffee is known for its strong flavour and unique unfiltered texture. It is poured into small cups from a copper cezve, grinds and all. Though not for the faint of heart, this beverage is favoured by many coffee fans, but can be hard to find if you don't know where to look. These Vancouver cafés and restaurants serve tasty traditional Turkish coffee to start you off.

When the temperature drops, it’s time for hot chocolate. This rich, creamy childhood classic gets a sophisticated twist thanks to the fine chocolatiers and baristas in the Lower Mainland. The tough part is deciding whether you want your hot chocolate with or without whipped cream!

Gooey, warm, aromatic, nostalgic – a universally loved snack, banana bread is a staple on café and bakery menus across North America. I’ve scoured Vancouver to come up with the best locations for indulging in everything from banana-bread-flavoured French toast to simple, pared down loaves reminiscent of childhood kitchens. [Photo credit: iStock.com/ bhofack2]