Vancouver probably has a few standard dessert places that I would recommend, depending on the occasion and person asking. Believe me, I wish this list was longer:
True Confections (various locations including Kitsilano, Denman)
Sweet Obsessions at Trafalgars (Kitsilano)
Ganache Patisserie (although, they are not open late)
Once in a while, I will also go to Sweet Revenge on Main St (@26th), which is a small 30-seat licensed dessert bar in a “Lilliputian Room” serving up lovely tea, coffee in french presses, after dinner drinks, and a big selection of freshly made desserts.
Based on my visit last night, their most popular dessert is the Chocolate Pudding Cake, a delicious cake on the outside with a smooth custard chocolate middle. My apple pie was a generous portion and made with crispy pastry and a brown sugar topping. White chocolcate cheescake swimming in a freshly made berry sauce. A tall glass of berry trifle, including a luscious vanilla custard intermingling with the cake, berries, and Grand Marnier.
Here’s the menu if you want to read more.
Somebody pointed out to me that the crowd at Sweet Revenge is definitely not your standard Main St. crowd. I’d guess that many people come from all over the city and surrounding areas for the desserts here.
If your party is bigger than three people, expect a wait on the weekend. My party of four waited about 20 minute on Saturday night. Better yet, go to Sweet Revenge when you’re on a date – it’s a great, intimate setting for two.
Sweet Revenge Patisserie
4160 Main Street, Vancouver
604-TRY-SWEETÂ (604-879-7933)
Sunday – Thursday: 7 P.M. to 12 Midnight
Friday – Saturday:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 7 P.M. to 1 A.M.
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1 Mojgan Fay // Apr 25, 2009 at 10:30 am
I am going to Main Street today and definitely will check out Sweet Revenge. Excited about the adventure of new teas, confectionaries, and overall sweet goodness!
2 something lemon // May 6, 2009 at 8:59 am
I tried the chocolate pudding cake and it was delicious! Definitely had all the essential elements of a good pudding cake: spongy, gooey pudding with a crispy, chewy top layer.
As for the place itself, for some reason I felt like I was invited to have tea with miss Havisham! Well, perhaps a more lively miss Havisham. I think it was the red walls, the art and old looking picture frames and the furniture — the whole ensemble. And the traditional Royal Albert tea cups were definitely a positive touch to the embiance.
Thanks for introducing me to this place. I can see myself becoming a regular guest at Sweet Revenge!
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