Plaisir Sucré — Restaurant in Vancouver

I’m updating my review and making it 3 stars because of a bad (and unforgivable) experience I had on Mother’s Day of all days. My mother-in-law had ore-ordered and paid for croissants for us to enjoy on that Sunday. When I went to pick them up, they had been sold! That’s usually not that big of a deal, but it’s the attitude that accompanied the mistake that really bothered me. When the guy serving me asked the owner where my order was, he proceeded to only speak in French and was really not caring. Fortunately/unfortunately I speak French and I was not appreciative that the owner a) did not address me directly; b) proceeded to speak in another language as of I didn’t understand and; c) did not bother to apologize. What did he say? Basically, tough luck that my order had been sold and too bad. The solution? Pick something of the same value. Mo choice in receiving a refund. I was going to buy sausage rolls anyway (which are quite good) and so I opted for those. They were for my son. I had to drive around town searching for croissants for my mother-in-law and I to eat on Mother’s Day. That really sucked. On other occasions cleanliness has been a concern (loose hair brushing over croissants is a bit yucky). My original post and thoughts are below: Reasonably priced French bakery. Croissants are fantastic- buttery and flaky enough in that you don’t end up with a crazy flake mess when you’re done. *hint- they sell frozen croissants too so you can have them on hand and bake them fresh on Sundays or holidays. Their single serve quiche is actually quite large and enough for two. Their baguette sandwiches are super generous! Order the bouche de Noel for Christmas. There’s a few flavours, it’s nothing crazy fancy. Coffee is just ok, not as great as the pastries. In the BC times (Before Covid) there was a play area for kids so you could sit and kids could entertain themselves, but now, toys are still there but understandably not set...

It’s a small French bakery cafe. It looks like they’re mostly do business as spot for light meals and snacks, but you can also buy whole loaves of bread, which, if the bread my sandwich was made on is any indicator, are pretty good. I grabbed lunch and had a shrimp sandwich, a slice of chocolate torte, and an iced americano. The sandwich and torte were very good. The sandwich was simple: shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, and cheese on a baguette with a minimal amount of spread just to tie it together. The ingredients were very fresh and perfectly balanced. I really liked the “neatness” of this, both in the careful assembly and clean, healthy taste. I almost got a different dessert but I was drawn in by the pretty chocolate torte and it turned out to be an excellent choice with a very pure dark chocolate flavour and smooth texture. Creamy like a mousse, but not airy. According to their website, this was voted “best in Vancouver” and I can see why! I didn’t care for the americano, the espresso had a bit of a stale taste. It wasn’t offensively bad or undrinkable but I wouldn’t recommend. I had decaf so it’s possible their regular espresso is better, but I always drink decaf so it’s not like I’m not used to the taste. Good prices! The shrimp sandwich was only $9 which surprised me. I don’t remember the exact breakdown between the torte and americano but the total was about $19, which I think is fair. The space inside is, again, small, and mostly just functional, not much decoration to speak of, and inside was a little stuffy on a very hot day, but I actually found the outdoor seating to be more comfortable, the shade kept it surprisingly cool. It might not be anything fancy but I personally find this environment a little more approachable than the hyper-polished look of a lot of French cafes, and the lack of ambiance is made up for by the cheerful service and, of...

I come here for lunch as I work nearby. As I have my usual tomato basil soup and a giant slice of French bread (under $7 after taxes), the lady next to me bit into her croissant and started loudly going, “Mmm! Sooo good!”. This was after a chatty chat with the owner where he taught her everything about French cuisine and language. LOL. I think a lot of people fangirl over French cafes simply because they’re French. I am not a francophile and I come here because the food is very reasonably priced for what you get. The tomato basil soup is a 7/10, the bread is ok, but I won’t get that for under $7 anywhere else, unless I stoop to supermarket soup bars. I’ve had the chocolate tart, which is too sweet. The tiramisu is disappointing—it’s like ice cream. The tarts are good and I haven’t yet tried the quiche. Service is fine, the owner is chatty, loud, and very French. I’ve heard him speak rudely to a customer in the past who wasn’t happy with her food. But I’ve never had any run-in myself. I say come, try it out because it’s important to support small, local businesses. Food tastes homemade and is generally fine, but not sophisticated at all. Is that “authentic”? Maybe. The low price and large portion will pleasantly surprise you every time. If you want sophisticated French cuisine, go to Le Coquette...