Le Marche St. George - Vancouver

A few weeks ago, we stumbled upon Le Marché St. George while wandering in a residential area following brunch at Egg Co. It immediately caught our attention, standing out among the surrounding houses like a beacon in the darkness. It appeared to be a bustling community, so we made a note to return at a later date. Today, we finally made it back to Le Marché St. George and I must say, it is a cafe that should not be missed, especially if you have even a slight interest in French culture. You can find this gem located on St. George Street and 28th Avenue in Vancouver.

I discovered a hidden gem at this charming café located in a cozy neighborhood. The ambiance is lovely and peaceful, with attentive service and skilled baristas.

I decided to visit this charming small restaurant this morning for a quick bite to eat and a coffee. It's a cozy spot with limited seating, but the coffee was delicious and beautifully presented (see picture!). I ordered the Ham and Gruyere toasted sandwich, which was very filling and tasty. It was so filling that I could only eat half of it, as the cheese became a bit overpowering at one point. I can't believe I'm saying this as a cheese lover. Nevertheless, I would definitely come back for another visit!

This is a small French cafe located in a residential area a few blocks down from King Edward Street and Sir Charles Tupper Elementary School. They have a rotating menu of soups, sandwiches, quiches and crepes, a small selection of baked goods, and various groceries and other items, most of them locally sourced. I had a Croque Monsieur with Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel) and a Nutella Crepe, and also took an Croissant aux Amandes and Butter Tart to go. The food was quite enjoyable in general; I particularly enjoyed their fantastic butter tarts. The seating is somewhat limited, and the place does quite full it appears to be quite a popular local hangout), so you may need a bit of luck to get a seat.<br/ <br/ Croque Monsieur with Ham, Gruyere, Bechamel, $11.95):<br/ 4/5<br/ This consisted of two slices of toasted sourdough bread sandwiching ham and bechamel and topped with melted cheese, and was served with a small side of salad. The bread was thick and crispy around the edges and softer and chewier in the interior, and has a nice bit of tang. The bechamel was rich and creamy while the cheese provided a great gooiness. I also quite enjoyed the side of greens, which had a tangy but creamy dressing.<br/ <br/ Nutella Crepe $7.95):<br/ 3.5/5<br/ The crepe was soft and slightly chewy, and was filled with a good amount of nutella. I did find it to be a bit plain however; I do wish that they could have offered some varieties containing banana or other fruit.<br/ <br/ Butter Tart around $3):<br/ 4.5/5<br/ This may look simple, but it was by far my favourite of all the things that I've tried. Although the crust looked a bit blond, it was very tender, rich and buttery. The filling was sweet and had a wonderful toffee/caramelized flavour. This is easily one of the best butter tarts that I've had.<br/ <br/ Croissant aux Amandes $4.10):<br/ N/A<br/ I gave this to my mom. She quite enjoyed it.

I can't recall if I've rated a cafe with a perfect score yet. If I haven't, Le Marche St. George is the best cafe I've been to since I started food blogging. . Why is it the best? . The Americano is delicious AF. Cinnamon bun is perhaps the best yet (weekends only). The employees working there are super friendly