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Freshly Baked Before Your Eyes–Bon Chaz

In bakery, central american cuisine, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, coffee shop, dessert, european cuisine on March 8, 2010 at 12:45 am

By Tana Kosiyabong

unbaked Bon Chaz Banana Walnut

It was a beautiful Wednesday morning so I decided to walk to work. As I passed by Bon Chaz, a new bakery/café on West Hastings Street, I could smell freshly baked buns in the air. Suddenly I felt as if the delightful aroma had transformed into a giant hand; It grabbed me by the arm and dragged me inside. Since I had no breakfast yet, I went along with it.

A friendly staff greeted me as I walked in. She also offered me a free sample. The bun was so soft and delicious I wanted to start my Cheap Appetite mission right then and there. Unfortunately, I had to go to work. So I [...]

Sipping my way to Japan at Sawa Tea Lounge

In asian cuisine, beverages, cheap eats vancouver under $10, cheap eats vancouver under $5, coffee shop, dessert on October 25, 2009 at 11:20 pm

By Tana Kosiyabong

sawatea

After finishing a wallet friendly breakfast at Yummy Sushi, I still wanted to hang out in the neighborhood. So I strolled toward Granville Island and spent my lazy afternoon there. Even with the cold breeze, it was a beautiful day. After a short walk around, I went straight to the Granville Island Public Market for some fresh produce and ended up sitting at one of the window seats on the north side watching the water traffic [...]

The price I paid for a couple of cheap Starbucks Vivanno smoothies.

In beverages, cheap eats vancouver under $5, coffee shop on August 9, 2009 at 10:50 pm

By Tana Kosiyabong

vivannofull

Some of you may wonder why the word “Cheap” and “Starbucks” appear right next to each other in the same sentence. Normally these two words don’t commingle, as if “Cheap” has a court’s restraining order against Starbucks, who’s not allowed to come within a hundred feet. Or maybe it’s vice versa. [...]

Starbucks Free Iced Coffee vs. McDonald’s Free*! Iced Coffee

In beverages, cheap eats vancouver under $5, coffee shop, fast food, food promotion on July 5, 2009 at 11:50 pm

By Tana Kosiyabong

StarbucksIcedCoffee

About a month ago I received a coupon from Starbucks offering a free Iced Coffee. Of all the coupons I’ve ever used, Starbucks coupons are my favorites. The offers are always generous with no strings attached. Even though I’m normally not a big fan of coupons, Starbucks’ are one of the exceptions. Whenever their new coupons come out, I try to get as many as I can. It’s as simple as picking through the [...]