🍳 Vancouver’s Most Whimsical Brunch Spot – 1003 Brunch & Dessert

📍 1003 Brunch & Dessert 6540 Burlington Ave #120B, Burnaby Stumbled upon this hidden gem while plant-shopping in Burnaby – a quaint, artsy café filled with vintage toys, a retro piano, and Instagram-ready corners. 🏆 Why It’s Special ✔ Insta-worthy decor – teddy bears, antique books, flower walls ✔ Cozy vibes – perfect for slow weekend mornings ✔ Photogenic desserts – high tea sets look like art pieces 🥞 What We Ordered 🦆 Smoked Duck Breast Platter ($18) ★★★☆☆ Tender duck, lightly seasoned – needed more flavor but decent. 🍣 Smoked Salmon Benedict ($16) ★★★★☆ Runny eggs, silky salmon, plain hash browns – add extra salt & ketchup. 🍓 Strawberry Latte ($6.50) ★★★☆☆ Cute but sweet – stir well to avoid sugar overload. 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Best for: Girls’ brunch, photo ops, chill vibes ✔ Order hack: Ask for seasoned hash browns (they’ll customize!) ✔ Skip: Basic platters (go for desserts or high tea instead) 💰 Damage: ~$15-25 per person #VancouverBrunch #BurnabyEats #CuteCafes