Dessert Spots to Try in Coquitlam
It’s the season for ice cream and desserts and in Coquitlam, we’re not just talking about plain old vanilla. These fantastic dessert spots in Coquitlam offer a world of treats that go well beyond the usual. Here are some local favourites.
Cup Full Dessert Café: Within the Henderson Place Mall food court, this charming Korean-inspired dessert café specializes in shaved ice bingsoo, which tastes as amazing as it looks.
Crêpe Delicious: Their menu offers so much more than crêpes including incredible frozen treats, such as the Gelato Cookie Sandwich or the Gelato Shake. You’ll find them inside Coquitlam Centre.
Xpress Donair House: What’s a donair shop doing on a dessert list? Not only does this place have fantastic donairs but they also serve a cool variety of hard to find frozen treats.. Located on Glen Drive in City Centre.
Marble Slab Creamery: So many flavours. So many topping options. You can also take home an ice cream cake for a celebration. You’ll find them in Pinetree Village.
Miracle Waffle & Miracle Sandi Egg: Freshly baked Belgian waffles topped with ice cream and fresh fruit? Yes, please! Stop by during the day or after dinner for a sweet, cool treat. They’re located on the foodie strip of Glen Drive near Coquitlam Centre.
PappaRoti: Summer calls for ice cream buns. Try their signature coffee caramel bun warmly wrapped around frozen ice cream, located just steps from Coquitlam Centre.
Passion8 Dessert Café: Locals rave about this cute café, where you can pick up Korean shaved ice desserts that almost look too pretty to eat. You won’t find a website for this hidden secret but you’ll find them inside Lougheed Village Shopping Centre, 403 North Road.
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Have Your Cake & Eat it Too
Sometimes we just want cake. Right? Here are some Coquitlam places that locals just can’t stop raving about.
Awesome Place Coffee & Dessert: Literally steps from Coquitlam Centre, where you can indulge in a tart or macaron.
Cakes n Sweets: Get your decadent cakes, cake pops or cupcakes.
Clever Cupcakes: So many flavours and variations, including sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan options.
Coffee + Vanilla: This café in Austin Heights has amazing macarons and other yummy baking, not to mention coffee and tea.
Minoo Bakery & Pastry: Persian bakery near Coquitlam Centre with a huge variety of cookies and baked goods (no website; 2918 Glen Drive, 604-552-3336).
Mundy Park Bakery: A destination for pies, pastries and more baked goods.
Urban Gate: A grocery store specializing in Persian food located in City Centre including a beautiful selection of cakes and baked goods. Bonus – they are currently offering take out of their mouth-watering restaurant menu items.
Still hungry? Also check out visitcoquitlam.ca/eat-drink for a directory of 200+ Coquitlam restaurants offering takeout, dine-in and delivery.