Mink Chocolate Cafe, 863 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

What a sweet surprise! Located "On The Park" in a spectacular setting overlooking the Cruise ship terminal at Canada Place, the coast mountain range in the backdrop and downtown on their doorstep. Mink is styled to perfection, fashionably done up in brown tones and highly addictive.  Mink Cafe serves a wide range of espresso drinks including lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, etc. Their house specialties are several varieties of Gourmet Hot Chocolates and Mochas made with fresh melted delicious Chocolate.

The café features a Clover for serving fresh brewed origin coffees, a Synesso for top notch espresso beverages, milk and dark liquid chocolate machines pouring out the finest and most delicious chocolate which is then done up in any one of their hot or iced chocolate drinks. My personal favorite was the "Iced Dark Chocolate Blended drink". There is a full on Fondue bar to experience at a table over a small burner choose your Mink fondue in milk or dark chocolate served with a selection of seasonal fruits for dipping or try their "Smores". There are toasted Belgian waffles for snacking to go along with your hot or cold beverage. Mink offers an extensive selection of handmade chocolate bars and bon bons with sleek packaging which turns them into objects of desirable art.

Review by: Richard Wolak

Posted: Thursday, May 03, 2007