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Pastry chef and owner Peter Fong brings his years of experience in some of Vancouver ’s top hotels, and passion to bear on classics and seasonally inspired creations. These originals are hand-made with the finest and freshest quality ingredients, using no additives or preservatives and choosing some lighter and healthier ingredients in the modern French style. Artfully as tasty to the eye as they are to the tongue Chef Fong lets his creativity shine.
Came here on a weekend for coffee and dessert. Cute little place, nice looking selection of desserts. They do not serve my favorite drink, cappuccino. So no coffee and dessert for me. Instead I chose 2 desserts to take home for myself and my wife to share.
Chocolate Veloute - $5.95 this was great, 4 out of 5.
Concord Framboise - $5.95 this was very sweet. I am a dessert guy but even I found this overly sweet and hard to finish. Was good though, 3 out of 5.
I wouldn't come back because they don't have cappuccino's here.
If I were looking to purchase a fancy wedding cake I would come back however. There were a bunch on display inside and they looked great!
I've tried three full-sized cakes from Ganache Patisserie: the Fôret Noir, the Matcha-Exotique and the Mango Chocolat. I got them all in 6" which are priced at just under $30.
I had the Fôret Noir a while ago; I remember enjoying its rich and chocolatey layers.
I thought the Matcha-Exotique was alright. The green tea mousse part was spongy and had a light green tea taste. The layers tasted good together but not exceptional. The cake was also quite gorgeous.
The one I've tried most recently and was most disappointed by is the Mango Chocolat cake. The mango mousse layer and the mango gelée were good. The mango mousse layer reminded me of fresh mango pudding. However, I did not enjoy the dark chocolate passionfruit mousse layer at all. The taste reminded me almost of red bean. Overall, I don't think the layers went well together. And unlike the other two cakes this one comes out rectangle, which unfortunately didn't look quite as nice as the other two, even with the decorations on. This cake left me very disappointed.
I don't think I'll be ordering full-sized cakes from Ganache Patisserie. It is tempting to though, since they have such pretty cakes on display. I might be back for the smaller slices.
Always wanted to go here and today I finally stopped by. I didn't have to think twice and I'm glad I didn't it. I got to try out several different ganaches. And I highly recommend the apricot pistachio (Yes, I forgot what it's called). Just ask about it and give it a try. I certainly didn't have high expectation after hearing the name, but when I put it in my mouth, I definitely enjoyed it.
Although some ganaches were great, some were just okay. So I can't say everything is good. And it really depends on what you like. Ask the servers for recommendations. They'll let you know what's good and which one sells.
I was in the area, read the reviews and decided to check it out. The first thing I notice, was the chocolate aroma that filled the store, and how the store front was designed. This is a boutique, only a couple of tables to choose from, and have designer boxes for your cake. The service was friendly, helpful and I decided to pick the Chocolat Velouté, to take home with me.
I got this pretty box, went home and had it for dessert. This is where this particular dessert, didn't "wow me, omg, I must have another one soon." The flavour was somewhat bland, the taste was moist but I've reviewed other locations, that were better bakeries, as for example, Sweet Art, in North Vancouver. The prices are steep, but they must be paying high rent, and its all about the ambiance, this particular location has it.
Will I be back to try it again, I don't have plans to hurry back anytime soon.
I've come here a handful of times after hearing some great reviews. It's located in a quiet area just outside the Yaletown core.
The shop is tiny (only a couple of tables last I remember) but reminisent of a boutique. The window displays showoff their delectable creations; either individually portioned desserts or whole cakes. It's a nightmare trying to decide what you want to take home with and I always spend a good 15-20 minutes glazing over all the different choices to come to a final select few.
I like fruit-based desserts so naturally I select at least one. The Coconut Mango Cheesecake, Guava Mousse and Passionfruit Cake are among my favourites there all both creamy and light.
On one occasion I bought 3 whole Matcha Mousse with Passionfruit, Lychee and Mango Cake with an unusual black sesame cake (I was in a pinch to supply a cake for a birthday). They only had one in their display window but sure enough they had a few in the black that were ready if thawed. I'm not a pastry connoisseur so I can't say if having dessert items that need to be thawed is a bad thing (as per previous reviewer). Personally I find it a little unrealistic for desserts this caliber to be made at the whim of an order. The lady there gave me instructions to thaw before serving. Honestly I tried all three cakes and they all tasted the same to me. Green Tea Matcha is not my thing but it was tasty nonetheless and unusually exotic with their ingredient pairings.
Prices are on the higher end of the scale but quality seems to be uncompromised. Try it out if you can. Arguably one of the best places around town. I'm still hoping to try another highly touted place Thomas Haas to see how it compares.
My all time favorite cake place! Peter makes the most incredible, delectable creations. Omg, I have probably tried everything on the menu and keep going back for more! My first taste of Ganache was in 2004 and a good friend's wedding. Ever since that day I knew my taste buds would never be the same. Peter puts so much effort and love into his cakes and it shows. You're always left with a happy sigh after each bite and can't wait to try more. I should remember to eat it slower to savour each amazing bite. WOW! We eventually got our own wedding cake from Ganache last year and we've had nothing but raves from our friends about the cakes that Peter put together for us. You don't have to order and take away, there's also seating in his lil bakery, where you can enjoy cake, tea and a good magazine or book. Peter is always there with a smile! I've tried more cakes since my wedding and I think I'm closer to a favorite. Top choices include: Blanc Fraisier, Chocolat-Canneberge and most recently, the Caramel-Chocolat. So yummy! =)
I went to Ganache last night to pick up a cake for my sister's birthday. I have attempted to go to Ganache a few weeks ago, but they were closed, so I was quite excited to finally try anything there.
I picked up a coconut mango cheesecake and had to hold back on ordering a piece of everything else in the showcase. Everything looked so pretty like they were straight out of a magazine. I'm proud of my will power.
The cheesecake was a little of the pricey side (a 6" cake for $25), but it's expected at a place like Ganache where it's not just ordinary desserts. The cheesecake was adorned with chocolate shards and decorations. It wasn't too sweet. It was really creamy and went very well with the contrasting texture of the coconut.
I will return to try their other great cakes!
We stopped by on Good Friday for a cup of tea and a piece of cake. There was only one server working and it was quite busy. The tea was good quality and we were happy with that. We ordered two cakes and neither of us were that impressed. The Framboise cake was not very "cakey" but more "moussy". I like my cake to be a cake and not a mousse so that didn't go over very well. My friend wasn't overly impressed with her cake either. That being said I'm sure that this type of sweet would be enjoyed by many people. My main complaint with the shop is how dirty and dusty it is. There is a coffee table that they have their photo albums on. The bottom tier was covered in dust. The window displays of cakes had cobwebs on them. The ceiling pipes and light fixtures were also covered in dust/cobwebs. I'm not sure why the owner would concentrate on making great cakes and leave the front of house in dissaray. It definitely needs a clean and a tidy. We had thought about getting a wedding cake from there but I don't think that will be happening.
After having looked at a few different bakeries, my then-fiancee and I decided to choose Ganache to do our wedding cake. What a fantastic decision it was.
Our cake, consisting of 2 flavours, was made to serve a few hundred guests. Every guest we spoke to thought the cake was so delicious and kept asking where we got it from.
We've sampled many of their cakes, but our favourites so far are chocolate-banana, guava exotique, chocolate veloute, blanc fraisier and tiramisu-chocolate. Whether you're looking for light and refreshing or rich and decadent, you'll find something to please your palate.
Yes, their desserts are on the expensive side, but they are well worth the money because the quality is amazing and Chef Peter obviously puts a lot of care into his creations.
The level of service from Peter and his staff is superb. Our cake was one of the few things in our wedding that we really had no worries about. The staff are friendly, helpful and very professional. They don't have that stuck-up attitude that some other high-end bakeries display.
There is room to sit in and savour your dessert choice while in clear view of the beautiful array of goodies, but personally I think they could put a little more effort into making it more comfortable(chairs are really hard).
I've recommended Ganache to all our friends and will continue to do so cuz their desserts are simply divine! Can't wait to try everything else on the menu.
The cakes there are really good. I wouldn't say it was the best cake I've ever had but one of the best. The owner is really talented and this place is definitely worth a try. The chocolate cake I ordered for my boyfriend's birthday was really good - loved the hazelnut chocolate crispy layer. The owner is extremely helpful and personable, if only the girl working at the counter is the same - that is why I gave the service a 3.
THE HUNGRY ONE SAYS This cake shop is the best in lower mainlandIt is beautifully decorated with full of chocalate smell when you enter the the shop. All the cakes and individual cake are very nicely made, i.e. outlook, coloring, decoration, etc.
Individual cakes price from $5.25 to $5.75, which is a little pricey compare with its portion (about 2.5"x2.5"). But it definitely worth the cost!
Chocolat Velouté is a MUST try!
I love the cakes at this place and I used to always order b-day cakes from here. I stopped because I tried almost every cake there but I was so happy when I found out they have some new cakes on their menu now. Each cake is unique with flavors that you don't think would go together, but upon the first bite, you realize that they do. My mom is a very particular with her cakes and she even enjoys the cakes here. A definite must try!
I came here with my gf yesterday for dessert after lunch. The place is very small and we drove through it twice before spotting it. We had the creme brulee and a mango cheesecake. The creme brulee was not bad, it's better than many places outside but I still think that the creme could b smoother and the caramel on top could b a little less. I loved how it cracks when we poke it with spoon but it was too much sugar. The mango cheesecake was just alright, I think that there's not much of a mango flavour and cheese was not strong. We also ordered 2 cups of tea and the bill came out to be around $18 so it was decent price. I will definitely come back again to try other cakes and maybe I'll find 1 or 2 that I'll love.
The desserts are incredible - esp. caramel chocolate cake - creamy mousse, the cake is embedded with little coffee/crunchy bits, little burst of fruit puree - wow ! I've never had dessert like this - and the price is pretty good value -. I've tried quite a few - love them all... eating one of their creations is quite the experience...
Ok, it is one of the best (or maybe the best) cake places in Vancouver. Their cakes look nice, and also taste fantastic. The prices are higher than other places. You should expect to pay around 40 for an 8" cake. But in my opinion, especially for cakes it is better to go with quality than quantity!
They have couple of chairs and a sofa in the store, so you can try cakes with coffee
I wanted to get my bf a special cake for his birthday and saw the reviews here. I called to see if they might have any cakes available on short notice and I think it was Peter himself who said it wouldn't be a problem. I came in on the day of the party and chose their 10' chocolate caramel cake. The woman working there even offered to decorate it with a message, which took all of about 10 minutes - and it was STUNNING!
As for the important part - the taste. Most importantly my bf loved it, and everyone else at the party raved about how delicious it was. For $37 bucks, 10 people each got a fair sized piece and we're still working on the leftovers. Excellent value in my opinion for a truly delicious and beautiful dessert.
I'll be back to try more of the gorgeousness I saw in their display case!
I ordered the Chocolate Carmel cake.. it is to die for! Layers of chocolate, mousse, raspberry, crispy bototm pleases the chocolate lovers palate. Small cake 6 inches = big price almost $30. The salesgirl was very helpful and explained because it's such a decadent cake, you only need a small piece and she was right because the 6inch cake fed about 9 people. This bakery is for special occasions only as everything in there was expensive... but ultimately worth the price for taste and quality.
I get a tastebud experience each time I visit there. Constantly trying out new flavours to wow his customers, Peter managed to stay on top of his game through the years. I have never been disappointed there. I look forward to one day when my wedding cake will be made by them.
Check out the website and give it a try!
This place is just yhped, and overrated.
Their cakes are nothing after you've tried Thomas Haas's. Last time I went there, I was asking for a Matcha cake, and they told me smiling" Oh, we are temporatily out of it now, BUT WE ARE DEFROSTING SOME IN THE BACK, would you like to wait?"
yes, DEFORSTING the cake in the back.
what about QUALITY over QUANTITY???
Since we should be paying for what we get, but not for a frozen cake.
Would not recommend, but if you want to try it for the popularity, go ahead, if you have some maney to spare.
Visited Ganache tonight with my girlfriend - lots of small cake samples to try, great selection of cakes and treats to choose from. Ganache is quite a small establishment (maybe 3 or 4 tables), so it may be difficult to find a seat if you want to enjoy a cake and a coffee, but there's definitely art to be had in the chef's creations, and I found them to be quite reasonably priced. If you're taking-out, the presentation is also very nice.
The hours are nice on a Saturday night, can stop by after dinner for a late snack/takeout on the way home. They might want to consider opening late on Friday night as well.
Worth a trip down town just for the dessert!
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