Avalon Dairy

In the midst of all the industrial buildings on N Fraser Way (just off of Marine Drive) is a little gem for dairy lovers.  Avalon Dairy sells organic milk products right from the source so that means you cut out the middle men.  What does that mean?  Lower prices and fresher merchandise.

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Grocery stores don’t carry their full line of products and usually carry only Avalon’s milk, but when you’re at the headquarters, you get the works.  They sell everything from milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, yogurt, egg and ice cream.  I promise you that their ice cream is just as good, if not better than gourmet ice cream parlors and with the added bonus of being organic.  Avalon Dairy sells them by pints or scoops so I’ve always been able to treat myself to a cone every time I replenish the milk supply for my daughter.  I’ve also heard their organic chocolate milk is to die for, but I have yet to try it.  I’m almost afraid to try because I don’t want to start an addiction I can’t handle, especially when I’m lactose intolerant.  However, judging by the glowing reviews on their chocolate milk, it might be worth the pain.

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Average noise level – $

Avalon Dairy

7985 N Fraser Way

Burnaby, BC

V5J 0A4

 

 

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Going for frozen yogurt is one of my favorite things to do after dinner.  So when my cousin, Betty requested we get dessert, I happily obliged.  This Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt location is fantastic since it’s close to my house and I have an excuse to walk there.  If you’re not around the area, there are plenty of underground parking as well as street parking.

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The self serve option is genius, along with the ability to try the different flavors by yourself until you can finally make that important life decision.  Which flavors and toppings do I want?  You’ll be able to take your time deciding without anyone bothering you.  My favorite flavor is definitely the salted caramel with crushed almonds, mochi balls and yogurt chips for toppings.  Don’t worry, if salted caramel isn’t your thing, there are usually at least 7 other flavors and a huge variety of toppings to choose from.

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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is a chain, but they’ve hired competent staff, provides a point card system, has fun/colorful decor and most importantly, serves delicious and unique frozen yogurt.  It’s no wonder there are more Menchie’s stores frequently opening all over North America.

 

Medium noise level – $

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

7155 Kingsway Unit 138

Burnaby, BC V5E 2V1