Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that is all about giving treats, rather than treating a loved one for only one day a year, you may just want to treat yourself or even a co-worker, or heck splurge and treat the both of you! Here is a selection of Valentine’s related indulgences being offered at bakeries, meat shops, to chocolatiers, and so much more!
Soirette Macarons
Introducing a line of Jewel Eclairs for this Valentines! Pre-order for your special someone or treat yourself! A Soirette treasure box for $32 features 6 stunning eclairs!
1433 West Pender Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-558-3308
Web: http://soirette.com
Twitter: @SoiretteMacaron
Temper Pastry
Chocolate Heart Bears in time for Valentine’s Day, available now!
2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Tel: 604-281-1152
Web: http://www.temperpastry.com/
Twitter: @Temperpastry
Terra Breads
Heart Shape Jelly Cookies available now through February 14
Multiple locations
Twitter: @TerraBreads
Satori Factory
Hoisin Caramel Brownies sounds divine, call ahead before dropping in.
5054 Victoria Drive, Vancouver
Tel: (604) 569-0420
Web: http://www.satorifactory.ca
Twitter: @mysatorifactory
Chez Christophe
Chocolate Sculpture decorated with 6 handmade chocolate of your choice.
4712 Hastings Street, Burnaby
Tel: 604-428-4200
Web: www.christophe-chocolat.com
Twitter: @Chez_Christophe
Oyama Sausage
Try their famous “Love Terrine”, a special terrine with a heart inside, or Truffled Duck Paté, Creamy Duck and Raspberry Paté, available Thursday February 14th-Sunday 16th.
1689 Johnston St, Vancouver
Web: http://www.oyamasausage.ca/
Twitter: @OyamaSausage
O5 Tea
Valentine’s day! Bring a loved one and share some hand crafted Chocolate Fondue made by their in house chocolatier at 5pm on February 14.
2208 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Web: http://o5tea.com/
Twitter: @O5Tea
Le Gateau
Chocolate & Raspberry Mousse Cake for your sweetheart
3458 E Hastings St. Vancouver
Web: http://www.legateaubakeshop.com
Twitter: @Le_Gateau
Bluebird Cakery
Not your average #ValentinesDay cookies! Collection includes “One Night Stand”, “Lick My Cookie” and more! Available at all Urbanfare locations.
Web: http://www.bluebirdcakery.com/
Twitter: @BluebirdCakery
Fratelli Bakery
Don’t forget about your Sweetie Cookies at both locations.
1795 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
459 East Columbia Street, New Westminster
Web: http://fratellibakery.com/
Twitter: @fratellibakery
I am sure there are many more bakeries, cafes, chocolatiers, and sweet shops around the city have created desserts to celebrate Valentines Day. Feel free to tweet me your finds @vanfoodster
By: Richard Wolak