While we were in Vancouver, we discovered this cute little café, PappaRoti, right across from our hotel. We fell in love with its signature caramel coffee bun! In my opinion, it’s kind of like a mix of a Chinese pineapple bun and a fluffy pancake. Its caramelized-coated top is crispy and crunchy while the inside is soft and warm, filled with butter that simply melts in your mouth! This bun is a combination of salty and sweet.
The bun can be eaten separately, paired nicely with a cup of coffee or tea, or with a combo which consists of a variety of toppings (e.g. local organic jams, kaya etc.). I tried their recommended combos: Banana & Nutella, Strawberries & Whipped Cream, and Ice Cream & Maple Syrup. All these combos were delicious. The Ice Cream & Maple Syrup adds a little Canadian flavour and is simply decadent! I found the toppings from these 3 combos were a lot, so I had to order a second bun to enjoy every single indulgent bite. 🙂
Bun with Cream Cheese
Bun with Banana & Nutella
Bun with Strawberries & Whipped Cream
Bun with Ice Cream & Maple Syrup
We loved the buns so much that we actually returned to this café a few times during our week stay in Vancouver. The cafe seems to have a steady flow of customers from morning till night, from tourists, to regulars in the neighbourhood to friends finding it as a nice place to hang out. We even observed what seems to be an English conversational group holding a session there in the morning. This means that people find the environment very comfortable, and conducive to conversations.
Aside from its signature bun, PappaRoti also has…
-a warm and welcoming ambiance
Cozy back area for people to sit and chat comfortably
A view of cafe from the front
A nice sunny area during the daytime to sit and even read a book from the bookshelf if you like!
A communal table facing the TV
-friendly and courteous staff
-beautiful presentation of food as shown in photos above
Sample of bun for customers to try
-an array of local organic jam and tea
Samples of local jams and teas that they serve
-this cool tea timer to make your perfect cup of tea!
For someone who has been gluten-free and dairy-free for over a year now, eating PappaRoti’s bun is worth breaking my dietary restrictions, while on vacation. The way I see it, just like its motto, I’m enjoying life one scrumptious bun at a time. 😉
PappaRoti is a must visit and eat place in Vancouver!!
I’m excited to find out that PappaRoti is actually an international chain and has one in South Korea, which is my next summer travel destination. I’m looking forward to finding it there!!
To check out PappaRoti Canada, go on their website: http://papparoti.ca/
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