Pistachio Sweetery Cafe — Restaurant in Vancouver

We came here with high hopes given the positive reviews left by others. We especially wanted to try the unique teas that we saw on the menu and were excited by the delicious-looking sweets. Instead, our visit was a memorably bad experience.

My husband tried to order the Syrian herb tea--they were out of that. The server had no clue how to recommend something similar. I tried to order the Karak tea--out of that too. I then asked for a cup of the Iraqi tea (listed at $4-5 on the menu) and the server rang it up as a nearly $10 teapot for two people. When I asked about that, she said that they don't serve that tea by the cup and that the menu isn't accurate. When I said that in that case I'd like to change my order, she said that the system couldn't do that, and asked us to go sit down for a while and return to order later.

A few minutes later, we went back to order two cups of very standard tea and I asked the same server about the desserts in the display case. None of them were labeled in any way (no name, no description of ingredients, no price). Once again, the server didn't seem to know much about any of the offerings; at one point she said "I don't know, the chef just makes something". Gosh!

Basically, the only teas they offer are cheap teabags that you can buy at the grocery store. We ended up getting a cardamom tea (Ahmad's Tea, 80 cents a tea bag when you buy at the grocery store!) and a green tea with a T&T label. That cost a combined total of $8.20! It took the server at least 10 minutes to bring the teas.

Finally, we tried a slightly stale cornet that cost $8.50.

I guess there were some nice lamps in the corner and it was a convenient location to meet a friend. Otherwise, I really don't recommend...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Pistachio Sweetery Cafe that serves some of the most delicious Arabic coffee, Baklava, cheese rolls, and Kunafah I have ever tasted. From the moment I walked in, I was immediately captivated by the cozy and inviting atmosphere. The cafe's menu offers a variety of traditional Middle Eastern dishes and sweets, but it was the coffee and sweets that truly stood out to me. The Arabic coffee was rich, fragrant, and served in traditional cups. Each sip was a delightful combination of bold flavor and comforting warmth. As for the desserts, the Baklava was a perfect balance of flaky pastry and sweet, nutty filling. The cheese rolls were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, with a creamy and savory cheese filling. And the Kunafah was an absolute showstopper, with its delicate strands of pastry, gooey cheese filling, and a subtle hint of orange blossom water. Overall, I had an incredible experience at this Middle Eastern cafe and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic taste of the region's cuisine. The staff were friendly and welcoming, the food and drinks were delicious, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Whether you're a fan of Middle Eastern food or just looking for something new and exciting to try, this cafe is definitely...

Really cozy Middle Eastern coffee shop. Friendly service, and the your food is brought to your table. I had a cheese pide, pistachio cheesecake, and karak tea. The pide was just alright; I thought the cheese itself was good but the bread was a little hard and difficult to cut, and I liked the idea of the olives on top but execution just felt a little lazy to me, like they started with a filled cheese pide and then just scattered some sliced olives on top without thinking too hard. I also would have liked a slightly bigger pide so that you could make a more satisfying meal out of it and better justify the price. They weren't big enough that I wanted to order two, but just a few more bites would have been nice. The cheesecake and the tea were both great though. The cheesecake was so smooth and creamy and the presentation was nice. The tea wasn't too sweet, just enough to tie the flavours together, and had that smooth authentic chai flavour. I would definitely return to try more cheesecake or another Middle Eastern dessert with tea, and I'd probably try another pide while I'm at it because even though this one wasn't phenomenal, it wasn't bad, and it's still a food I enjoy at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend visiting for the dessert, not for...