Crème de la Crumb invites you to their dining room. Come recline on their terrace beneath the sun and can get there by public transit. The surrounding location is notable for its restaurants, merchants and coffee shops.
As the only breakfast and lunch café located in Vancouver’s industrial district on north Clark Drive, Crème de la Crumb attracts an eclectic clientele with its hot and cold meals, artfully baked treats and specialty drinks for all tastes. “It’s a cool mix,” says owner Lydia Lai of her patrons, who range from “truck drivers to artists and everyone in between.”
The self-taught chef’s evolving menu ensures everyone leaves the bright, spacious eatery feeling nourished and inspired. Between 7 am and 5 pm each day, Crumb’s crisp white tables and coffee counter fill with customers, some who talk shop over a steaming bowl of soup and an apple-cheddar scone while others linger with a latte and cookie, watching Lydia work on elaborate creations in her open-concept kitchen.
Say goodbye to your diet – at least for this week. Once you’ve had a taste of the home-made brownies at Creme De La Crumb, eating healthy and balanced foods will suddenly take a backseat. The desserts at this East Van bakery are custom made so you won’t find them anywhere else in Vancouver. Special attention goes into the sweet, moist chocolate-packed brownies. The friendly service and village vibe make it impossible to leave with anything but a smile on your face.
This rapidly expanding catering company and bakery is all about freshness and unique twists on classic treats. From their headquarters on industrial Clark Drive, owner and baker Lydia Lai turns out delicious confections as well as soups and sandwiches for her café crowd and her other smaller outlets across the city. Scones are hand-rolled and all-butter and come in five delectable flavours including a rotating seasonal selection. Perfect for on the go or to while away a Saturday afternoon.