Faubourg

Why come to Faubourg? Well, the macarons rival those from Paris. Try their classic: the passion fruit-​white chocolate macaron. It is heavenly, will not disappoint even picky pastry aficionados.
That said, the coffee is average at best. Okay, I’m being polite– it sucks. Even Starbucks can crank out a better macchiato. Not sure if they’re using old beans but this is a huge area for improvement.
Additionally, the cashiers are not very friendly. A smile here or there would go a long way.
With all this in mind, still go try the pastries. They are delectable.

I paid about $ 35 CAD for these items:
— Box of 9 Macarons ($ 18)
— Tiramisu
— Grande Caramel Macchiato x 2
I placed my order and paid at cashier. Waited for the order and brought it to table by myself. The guy who was preparing my order was not friendly at all. I also cleaned up the table when we were leaving.
The macaron was very tasty so I wished we had received better service.

Cute little Parisian Café downtown Vancouver. Right across from the art gallery. Had tea but wished they had lemons to add to it. Great dessert selection!

I’m torn between liking this place and just ditching it to find a new place. Although their food is good, some of their stuff seems overpriced. I suppose the price is justified because it is located right off Robson and they’re aiming for a fancier café experience. I don’t think a decent ham and cheese croissant is worth $ 5.60 though — it was nothing mind-​blowing. I do love their Tahitian Vanilla and Earl Grey macarons but they often seem understaffed at the macaron area. The display cases seem empty in the afternoons with fewer choices but I’ve seen people order things that a staff member has to get from the kitchen.
The service is slow in general but gets worse and when it’s busy. My one big complaint is that you have to line up to pay for the macarons before you pick them. After you pay, you have to go back to the entrance of the store where the macarons are located and then wait for someone to help you. This gets extremely chaotic and messy if there is a lineup. They have a tip option if you pay with card but they don’t bring your order to you, which is strange for a higher end café. If there’s something wrong with your drink and you point it out to your barista, there is a good chance that the barista will be quite rude.

So I’ve been here about 4 times (snagged the duke title, holllaaaaa)…but unfortunately I’m less and less stoked each time.
I realize it’s the pastries that keeps me coming back. Macarons, croissants, sandwiches… all unreal. The quality and execution is fantastic, but the same can’t be said about the coffee. I can’t have pastries without coffee, it’s a phobia. Or maybe a disease. Regardless, it’s serious. But every time I get a cappucino or macchiato, I’m mega underwhelmed.
I don’t know why the coffee is so lame, because everything else is awesome. Forget coffee art (because there is none)…there’s just nothing delicate about the craftsmanship. Foam is slopped on, coffee tastes bitter… I’m just not feeling any passion.
I’m into the atmosphere, even if it does have a bit of a stuck up vibe at times, but the customer service is pretty weak. It’s not like I’m expecting them to remember my name, but even just a LITTLE bit of happiness would go a long way. Are the managers here horrible to work for? Are customers rude? Maybe all of the above, but it’s another serious weak point either way.
I’ll be back for the macarons, but maybe I’ll take them to go… and sneak them into revolver. #sorrynotsorry

Terrible experience.. Ordered for ‘here’and order was not brought to the table especially at a high end café. I paid $ 18 for two drinks, dessert and two macaroons. When I sipped on my drink it was cold and had to take it back. When I did the staff was snappy and rude. the second time It was made it was still cold and no apology was received. Other tables were receiving better service it didn’t add up. Not happy couldn’t finish my hot chocolate it was so gross

Tasty sandwiches and s great iced beverage. Good out door seats. Would love to head back and get a pastry or two

Terrible terrible customer service! Asked for a slice of lemon was told they don’t have lemons. Asked for Mediterranean sandwich on baguette instead of disgusting pale ciabatta bread was told they can’t do that either. That said… almond croissant is excellent and so is green tea passion fruit desert. Go but don’t expect them to go out of their way to please you. So one star for service and 4 for pastries.

Meh
I’ve been here a few times, I like the idea of having a «french café» across from the Vancouver Art Gallery. However, they need to up their game when it comes to food. The macarons are pretty good, cake and sandwiches are alright. The tea lattes are pretty good, I will give that to them. Overall this place is worth trying, but I wouldn’t travel far for it.

The feel is a little off. The seating is a bit strange inside and a bit noisy. The line up to get your drink after you have your cake is a little clunky, not seem less at all. The reason is the the drink is at the other end of the counter at the front. I like the outside seating, who doesn’t like a nice patio seat in Vancouver. The puppy cake was recommended and the lemon is the best seller. The lemon is very good, the puppy is great. Just for the record I didn’t order it my friend did. Caps are standard fair. Overall Good not Great.

Came here for the first time today. Tried the lemon tart. It was very good. Presentation was nice. Coffee is decent. Pretty big cup of coffee considering I ordered a petite. Prices are equivalent to Thierrys and other similar French bakeries. Will be back to try other pasties.

I’ve been here like twice and both times it was purely just take out because I was either on the go or there was just no seats. Man it’s a busy location and they have 5 staffs behind the counter, not counting the ones in the back maybe cooking.
I have to say I really like their ham and cheese croissants (majority of the stars comes from this). Though i believe they put a lot of butter in it because by the time I got home the whole paper bag was almost clear because of the oil that was transferring from the pastry onto the bag. But ya, all good food aren’t necessary healthy for you haha. I’ve also had their macarons the last 2 times I’ve been and I have to say it’s pretty good but nothing different from other places I’ve been. Though they have this weird system where you have to walk to the back and pay first before you go get your macarons. When i handed the receipt to the person behind the counter he didn’t even bother to look and asked how many i wanted. Man, I could have said 3 when i only paid for like 1 or 2. But ya…
So, serve was kinda meh. I felt like I barely got any because they just grabbed the pastry for me with barely a smile at me. I didn’t really feel welcome but i don’t expect much cause i was really just grabbing and going.
Overall, I would still come back but not sure if I would sit down for their service when I didn’t feel welcoming to begin with. I would only come back for the deliciousness of their food they sell.

Team Tastic was the first one through the doors at 7AM and we ordered every flavour of macaron available from the get-​go. This included:
Jasmine Tea, Grape, Lavender Earl Grey, Salted Butter Caramel, Tahitian Vanilla, Signature Faubourg, Strawberry Black Pepper, Cappuccino, Raspberry Rose, Dark Chocolate
Yes there were a ton of macarons, but not all of them were happy dreams. My top 3 go to the Raspberry Rose, the Signature Faubourg, and the Cappucino. Both the Raspberry Rose and the Signature Faubourg (lemon tart-​esque) came with a sour citrus burst in their filling which was a nice counter to the sweetness. In addition, Cappucino with its bitter coffee essence also held its own and afterwards my mouth tasted just like the coffee I also ordered.
The coffee was a standard dark roast and helped wake me up at such an early hour for macarons. This coffee goes well with a side of The Province.
While I think it’s hard to hate macarons, if I had to choose some bottom feeders I would elect the Dark Chocolate and the Strawberry Black Pepper for that honour. The Dark Chocolate was too sweet for my poor teeth so I’d recommend that for someone with an extreme sweet tooth. I didn’t taste much of the black pepper in the strawberry and I didn’t understand how the combination was supposed to work. I’ll need more research but in the heat of the moment, these were a «meh» compared to the other fantastic flavours.

Vancouver has more French Patisseries shops recently. Faubourg is one of famous shop in town before.
I used to go 41^st Kerrisdale location for dessert and pastry. I would say they are not outstanding anymore. So, it took me a year to check out Faubourg another location on Hornby.
We spent over 10 mins to look for parking spot (meter), we had to park far away and walk back to shop.
It almost 5.30pm, I found most of pastries n desserts were sold out. I had croissant was not good as before and the pastries were ok, not outstanding at all.
It will disappear on my favour list… Au revoir

I’ve heard great things about Faubourg, and being in the area this weekend I thought I’d pop in for a while to hang out and read my awesome new book. I wandered around the super crowded space for a few minutes before spying a woman leaving and pouncing on her table. There were at least 4 tables (like mine) with 3 chairs but only one occupant, and I definitely felt a little guilty taking it, but I also really didn’t want to sit outside!
Once I’d secured my spot, I spent a minute or two just oogling the gorgeous and inventively flavoured macarons by the door before wandering down the beautifully laid out glass case of delicious treats. I wasn’t super hungry so I ordered a lavender Early grey macaron; the cashier was super friendly and very helpful, pointing out his favourite teas to me and striking up a nice conversation. I chose the opera green tea in the end because it smelled so fragrant and sweet! He handed my macaron to me right away, and told me my tea would be at the bar. It would have been nice to have the tea brought over to me — it’s such a fancy looking place that I was expecting fancy table service too. No big deal though, the tea was on a tray so I didn’t have to juggle cup and teapot etc. at all.
It may have been because I was here on a Saturday afternoon, but walking past this place I had always thought it would have a wonderfully relaxed and relaxing atmosphere; instead I found it quite loud and hectic! I buried my nose in my book as I waited for my tea to steep, and nibbled gently on my macaron. The lavender flavour was great — very pronounced, which is sadly less common than I’d like! I didn’t get a ton of Earl Grey until about halfway through when the bergamot became a little more pronounced. The sandwiching sides were very delicate, with more meringue and less almond meal than I’ve had before, but it gave it a very light texture.
The tea was just as good as it smelled, and perfectly complimented the fragrant nature of the macaron. The tiny teapot actually gave me a solid cup and a half of tea, which I was very pleased with.
I had a nice time at Faubourg and I’d go back if I was in the area, just with the understanding that it’s not quite the calm, French oasis I’d assumed it was!

Stopped in for a quick lunch, americano was delicious and I loved the croque-​monsieur! Was very busy, got a great table and enjoyed the classical music playing. I will be back again on a weekend to enjoy some macarons, they had delicious flavours.

Taking on the success of Thierry, might as well start lining these type of pastry coffee shops to flood up the downtown core, and lo and behold Faubourg finds an even better spot of real-​estate to lure sweet tongues in. If you have been to their other locations, it is the trend of this city lately, then you know the offerings. Located right across from the art gallery, and a stone’s throw away from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, it’s prime real estate, and the business in here shows that.
If you hate crowds, waiting around, noise, practically all of the above, well, turn the heck around and leave, cause this place is busy, and it’s the same variation of crowd that you will get at Thierry, everyone enjoying their coffee’s, macaron’s, croissants, light flaky fruity pastries, maybe a soup and some designer sandwich… that and taking up a spot with their big purse, big jacket hanging, and chatting up a storm while people watching. So why was I here you ask, one… I needed lunch… two… my mother needed lunch… and three… well the places we wanted to go to… were all packed and we needed something light to eat… as lunch.
This place has a cafeteria style lineup, as you go past the beautiful display cases making the most unsuspecting take a glance. and then. buy their pretty items, like walking into a boutique. only this one serves up pretty looking food. So while we were lining up, we didn’t know what we were even going to have. but we were determined to order something light. Saw one of their flatbread sandwichs which was a beef and wasabi, and paired it up with the soup of the day, which was a yam soup. We put our order at the cashier, paid, and was given a number as they advised the food would come to us, cool, now time to find a seat in this packed place. Luckily, timing wise, we found a person just leaving, and one of the servers just cleaning the table, and we sat outside on the covered patio portion under some heat lamps.
As I said, it’s a great place to people watch, whether you are sitting inside, or outside, just a different view. this place does feel like a bustling French coffee shop, in the heart of downtown. Our food eventually came, and we went ahead and ate. I was a real fan of the yam soup, not too thick, and definitely not thin like water, sure it was in one bowl, but the amount was a good portion to share. The flatbread sandwich wasn’t bad either, I couldn’t really taste the wasabi like sauce, but the flatbread was nice and thin, and toasted to perfection.
If you are looking for a place that is convenient, a place that has this type of chic Euro flare, a place where you can get a coffee and a nibble, not having much time. but realizing you have sat here for over an hour, it can happen, and probably will if you do not ‘grab & go’… just hope you find a seat. Also, if you have been to their other locations, you know what to expect.

The least favourite of their 3 locations, with West Van an absolute gem, no riff raff but I’ll digress and focus on this location.
Located beside the underrated Bellagio Café, no doubt it’s in a central CBD district and in the summer, the patio is full of action.
Came in to check their bread pudding of one of my French clients so with glee, called ahead, and unfortunately, they actually did have some on a late Friday afternoon.
Because it wasn’t as crack up to be, as pic shows, I should’ve known. When it’s described as a croissant pudding, well, let’s just say the lady sure sold me a bag of goods.
It was nowhere as moist, nor the crust as burnt gently, as it should be. Look, I didn’t even finish it, that’s how less than average it was.
But not to take away from the rest of the pastries, etc., it’s always a place to go back to try other stuff.
Kudos to their marketing, their logo’d takeout boxes: great for corporate thank you’s.
Date worthy, and worth the extra bucks here, it feels elitist here ;)

Love this place since they have them where I’m from in Montréal and I’ve seen them in Paris as well:) cute little place w a French flair. Sometimes the servers have the air of Parisian about them. The décor is quite elegant and a great place to meet ppl as there are tables outside to have a little terrace: coffee and pastry for anyone?
The sweets are strategically placed so that when you liner up at the end which is where you enter the shop, you can see people pick up their beautifully designed lattes and colourful array of freshly made macaroons! How alluring is a colourful arrangement of deliciously made little pastries? As you move along the line you will see cute little pasties made in the tiniest sizes w lovely cakes and then the breads and panninis. Let’s see how you an not change your mind while looking at all this beautiful food after your line up. Thought you’d only go for a petit café Au lait and one raspberry rose macaroon? Think again;)
Bön appetit!

Very good bakery and they close late! Yay! :)
Love the ham and cheese croissant and the chocolate mousse is my favorite! Staff are quite friendly.
One small complain: I think they should keep the outdoor place cleaner… I always prefer to sit inside for that reason.