TAKE URBAN

Very rich, creamy, and chewy jumbo sized macarons! Wish there were more than 3 flavours on the day I went. Small shop with friendly owner, however the location isn’t exactly stellar.

Taking over the former Kobob Burger on Main Street is Cafe Take Urban which specializes in Korean style macarons - Ddungcaron. Ddungcaron is a popular rendition of macarons found in Korea. It means "fat macaron", and it gets its name from the outrageous amount of filling between macaron shells. In addition to their macarons, they also offer a variety of sandwiches, rice bowls which they dub 'Cup Bob', and espresso beverages. I started off with a Dirty Latte. It gets its name from the shot of espresso added into the drink. The matcha taste was strong and the shot of espresso didn't overwhelm the strong matcha taste. I also tried the Chicken Pesto Panini and it was perfectly grilled and stuffed with ingredients. The chicken worked well with the pesto and there was a generous amount of cheese which made for a very fulfilling panini. In a nod to their Korean roots, they also offer various different rice bowls. They have chicken, veggie, beef bulgogi and tuna mayo. I went with the spicy pork. All the ingredients worked well together and the spicy pork was very savoury. I didn't find it spicy at all, and if I got this again, I could do without the mayonnaise. The macarons here are expertly made and the flavours that are being offered are very unique and not offered any where else in Vancouver. All the flavours were on point, but my favourites were the Real Oreo and Birthday Cake. If you're a fan of the White Rabbit craze going on the Sweet Milk flavour tastes exactly like White Rabbit candy! Overall, I had a great experience. The service was friendly and the food was executed well. The macarons are extremely well priced only $3.00 each! and they would make for a lovely gift.

I can definitely tell this is the best macaroons in van. I’ve been to so many different macaroon places in van My friends brought me some last time and I just fell in love. So I went to all the way to vancouver from surrey only for these macaroons. I can’t believe I found these perfect macaroons. Chewy, flavourful really thick and big. I tried every single flavours. The favourites are oreo, milk, and cheese cracker flavour.

Best macaroons in town. Great place to have a decent lunch try rice burger. Everything on the menu'soooo Good

Best Macaroons ever!! So chewy, very thick, and big!! this is perfect dessert with coffee. People are very nice, I’m so happy to find this place. I will definitely go back regularly :

No washrooms. Ordered to stay and in 5mins server came to tell me they closing in 5mins.

Beef Bulgogi is a go to lunch dish! Must go, that have really good coffee and macaroons aswell!

Really enjoyed the spicy pork rice burger. Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.

Such a cute lovely cafe. We came here for a coffee and the girl working was so lovely and helpful

The best Korean style fat macarons in the city. The flavors are amazing, so delicious. They are a little pricey but so worth it. Staff is amazing, friendly service. Will definitely be back for more macarons