Here's where to find the best cheesecake in the Tri-Cities

It’s hard to think of anything more comforting and indulgent than a slice of cheesecake.

With variations all over the world, from thick New York-style to fluffy, soufflé-like Japanese cheesecakes, we can all agree this iconic dessert has a spot in all of our hearts—no matter which type of cheesecake is your go-to.

On that note, what’s the best cheesecake flavour? Is it classic-as-can-be vanilla topped with strawberries ? Perhaps it’s a Spanish basque cheesecake with burnt edges, or an airy slice scented with matcha. We’ll have one of each, please!

Here are some of our favourite cheesecake spots in the Tri-Cities.

CakeYa

Specializing in traditional Japanese sweets like mochi, cake rolls and nerikiri, CakeYa is a must-try for their bounty of Asian-influenced desserts. Among them is their mango cheesecake, which lands softly in the middle between cheesecake and mousse for its incredibly light and airy texture. They’ve offered many different types of cheesecakes in the past like green tea and pumpkin, though this one is a mainstay.

Address: 3256 St Johns St, Port Moody

Casa Del Pane Bakery & Deli

You have visit Casa Del Pane several times before you can get the full picture of their desserts… and then several times more. This Italian bakery and deli has been in the business of making pastries and cakes for over 40 years, specializing in Italian staples like cannoli, panettone and zeppole. Their limoncello cheesecake, among their long list of specialty cakes, is a showstopper.

Address: 242 Newport Dr, Port Moody

Saint Germain Bakery

Saint Germain Bakery has worked with top pastry chefs from France, Hong Kong and Australia to develop their Canadian flagship bakery, and it shows. Perusing through their online menu you can find many different influences in their cakes and pastries, from a Sicilian almond torte to a red bean green tea bavarian cake. Their raspberry lychee cheesecake, with layers of shortbread, rose mousse and baked cheesecake, looks divine.

Address: 2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam

Cakes n Sweets

As their name suggests, Cakes n Sweets specializes in creative cakes and desserts for every occasion—whether that’s a quick, sweet bite to enjoy with coffee or a full-blown custom wedding cake. Their gluten-free vanilla cheesecake (offered both in full cake and miniature, individual form) is as traditional as it gets, as well as delicious.

Address: 2773 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam

The Yoga Chef Cafe

News flash: not all cheesecakes have to have cream cheese in them. In fact, some of the tastiest ones don’t contain any dairy at all, like the ones you can get at The Yoga Chef—raspberry coconut, chocolate apricot and mango turmeric cheesecake—which are all fully plant-based (and aesthetically beautiful, to say the least).

Address: 1760 Mclean Ave #5, Port Coquitlam