I spent the weekend in Vancouver, B.C. with two lovely friends. My favorite place to eat when I visit Vancouver is Finch's Tea and Coffeehouse.
The sandwiches are oh so delicious and fresh and the atmosphere is dripping with charm.
This time around I had the pear, blue cheese, brie, prosciutto and walnut sandwich. All the sandwiches are served on pieces of brown paper.
Cori had the egg salad and Jenny had my favorite which is a mass of avocados, edam cheese, generous salt and pepper, dijon mustard mayo, roasted walnuts, lettuce and cucumbers. It sounds simple, but it's honestly the most amazing sandwich I've ever eaten.
Finch's is located one block from my favorite hotel. I am not big on hotels, especially when I travel alone, because they are just too expensive but The Victorian is reasonable, super charming, has great service and is well-located You can even rent Pashley bicycles from them! I've stayed there twice and loved it (thanks Sunset for the tip!).
Photos: Chelsea Fuss.
Oh god, that pear and blue cheese sandwich looks AMAZING. We'll definitely have to swing by there next time we go to Vancouver.
Posted by: Vicki | August 30, 2011 at 11:48 AM
i live just a skip across the pond from Van (Victoria) - next time I'm in town I'll check it out :) That sammy looks to die for!
Posted by: Kristy Lynn @ Gastronomical Sovereignty | August 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM
you made me so hungry! looks like a great place.
Posted by: carissa | August 30, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I miss Vancouver so much I could almost tear up.
Posted by: April | August 30, 2011 at 12:44 PM
You got a shot of our stylish girl in her acne jeans and cute hair! :)
I'm totally doing a sandwich party, which our favorite avocado as the star of the show. Thank you for bringing us to such a charming spot!
Posted by: Jenny | August 30, 2011 at 01:10 PM
Nom nom. In the absence of a plain ticket to Vancouver, I am going to make sandwiches for lunch today!
Posted by: Naomi Bulger | August 30, 2011 at 04:28 PM
I walk past this place all the time and have never ventured in - next time this will change!
Posted by: Michelle | August 30, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Finch's is one of my fave lunch spots here in Vancouver. I actually shot the story for Sunset about Gastown that mentioned The Victorian. Such a great little hotel. Glad you had fun in Vancouver!
Posted by: janis - pinecone camp | August 31, 2011 at 07:35 AM
I love to have this. I had already my lunch but Now again I am feeling Hungry.
Posted by: Wall Sconces | August 31, 2011 at 09:36 AM
That Pear, Proscuito and Blue Cheese is my fave! Now I want to head down there for lunch.
Posted by: tams | August 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM
You make everything look better even than it is! Love your site. You have excellent taste!
Posted by: humanmama | August 31, 2011 at 01:32 PM
aw, this was so much fun. and *so* yummy. gorgeous shots! thanks for sharing your little secret ;)
Posted by: cori | August 31, 2011 at 03:10 PM
I would like to eat all of those sandwiches, sit at that lovely table, and have that outfit and hair worn by the girl in the bottom photo! This whole spread is gorgeous.
Posted by: katherome | September 01, 2011 at 08:01 AM
This is one of my favourite places to eat in Vancouver. I love the applewood smoked cheddar! SO delicious.
Posted by: Helen | September 02, 2011 at 09:51 AM
I love Finch's! I always get the brie, pear and walnut sandwich. I love the plain brown paper they wrap it in. Loving the Vancouver love here!
Posted by: Sarah | September 03, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Such a beautiful place. That sandwich looks amazing! I will have to try and recreate it this weekend. I am into simply made foods these days
Xx Callie
Posted by: Callie Grayson | September 28, 2011 at 05:31 AM