The story of Chez Christophe is a story of love and passion, your Artisans love for sharing his creations and a little bit of his Swiss origins by introducing you to a small taste of Switzerland. Christophe discovered chocolate at the age of ten when he was helping his mother make chocolate truffles as a gift for Christmas. Since then the passion for sweet food never left him.more...See more text
Chez ChristopheChocolaterie/Patisserie is a decadent, chocolaty oasis in Burnaby Heights. From the customer-favourite croissants, to the award-winning Swiss chocolates, to the eye-catching selection of mouth-watering cakes, these handcrafted creations are as impressive as they are delicious.
Burnaby’s Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie is another award-winning chocolate shop here in Vancouver that’s definitely worth a visit anytime you’re in need of gourmet goodies. Christophe is a master pastry chef and chocolatier, having trained and studied extensively in Switzerland and France over the past decade. Chez Christophe will be offering a variety of one-of-a-kind, high-quality Easter treats this season. Their Easter Collection 2016 includes chocolate chickadees, various fancy original eggs and more. You'll have to stop by the shop to see what sweet surprises await.
Christophe Bonzon has an impressive pedigree when it comes to confectionery; the Swiss-born chocolatier trained under some of the finest European masters and has earned numerous industry awards for his skillful approach to sweets. A visit to his eponymous patisserie is worth the trek to Burnaby, especially during the Hot Chocolate Festival when two limited-edition sipping chocolates will be on deck. Tropical Storm is made with Haiti single origin dark chocolate and spiced pineapple gel, while Breakfast in Burnaby is a mix of white chocolate, maple drizzle and pecan crunch – it’s like French toast in a mug!
Burnaby’s award-winning chocolatier might be renowned for his artisanal cocoa creations, but pastry fans visiting his eponymous patisserie certainly won’t be disappointed. Among the tempting baskets of viennoiserie, beautiful buttery croissants will transport your taste buds to Paris in just a few bites. A simple plain croissant is a classic option, but the many decadent flavour varieties demand to be sampled. Opt for double-baked almond and chocolate, sweet pecan maple syrup, or a pain au chocolat with hazelnut cream. On the savoury side, the ham and cheese croissant makes for a delectable mid-morning snack.