Although Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about celebrating your sweetie, we view February 14th as an excuse to indulge in all things sweet and cheap. So this week, Vancity Buzz and ChowMeNow are sharing some romantic eats for couples (or just yourself!) to enjoy.
Sweet Bake Shop
Photo via @sweetbakeshop/Instagram
Love is all around at Sweet Bake Shop’s special Cupid Valentine’s Day Pop-Up. Spoil your sweetheart with a variety of baked goods that are just as delicious as they are pretty.
Address: 1141 Mainland Street, Yaletown
Phone: 604-424-8800
Website: www.sweetbakeshop.com
Joe Fortes
Photo via Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House/Facebook
We all know that oysters are the ultimate aphrodisiac, so why not take your honey to Joe Fortes for Buck-a-Shuck oysters? They offer them everyday from 4-6pm.
Address: 777 Thurlow Street, Downtown
Phone: 604-669-1940
Website: www.joefortes.ca
Soft Peaks
Photo by Lindsay William-Ross/Vancity Buzz
What’s more romantic than sharing an ice cream sundae? Enjoy some organic softserve at Soft Peaks. Having recently opened in Gastown, split an Original Peak for $5 (or eat it all yourself!).
Address: 25 Alexander Street, Gastown
Phone: 604-559-2071
Website: softpeaks.ca
Bon’s Off Broadway
Photo via @Bonsoffbroadway/Twitter
Although bacon and eggs may not seem like the most romantic of foods, if you’ve forgot to book dinner reservations why not opt for a breakfast date instead? Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday take advantage of the morning off and treat your honey to this huge plate of food for just $2.95!
Address: 2451 Nanaimo Street, Grandview-Woodland
Phone: 604-253-7242
Website: Bon’s Off Broadway on Yelp
Milk & Sugar Café
Photo via Milk & Sugar Café/Facebook
For a low key V-Day date, Milk and Sugar is the perfect place. Here you can get two of their delicious Bubble Teas for just $4! Choose from a variety of unique flavours like strawberry passion fruit and blueberry lychee cheesecake.
Address: 3365-A Kingsway, Renfrew-Collingwood
Phone: 604-559-5477
Website: Milk & Sugar Café on Yelp
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