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Crackle Creme

Name: Crackle Creme
Address: 245 Union St, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2B2, CA
Telephone: (778) 847-8533
Price range: moderate

Dessert•Vancouver•moderate

Crackle Creme is one of the best dessert restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Crackle Creme arrived in Vancouver's Chinatown in June 2014 with a proposition so focused it almost reads as a dare: what if a dessert shop did crème brûlée the way a great wine bar does natural pours — obsessively, in depth, with range that rewards the curious? Chef-owner Daniel Wong has spent over a decade proving the answer is yes. The location on Union Street puts it squarely in one of the city's most culturally layered neighbourhoods, and the tight, high-stool seating — limited, honestly cramped by most standards — means this is less a room built for lingering and more a stage for a specific ritual. The sizzle of the torch hitting sugar, the crack of a spoon through hardened caramel: that theatre is baked into the visit. This is a place for the person who wants one extraordinary thing done many ways, not a dessert menu with something for the indecisive. The menu centers on crème brûlées made in a range of flavours that span classical and deeply Asian-influenced: vanilla bean and salted caramel anchor the familiar end; pandan coconut, black sesame, Vietnamese coffee, ube latte, and matcha speak to the neighbourhood and to Wong's sensibility. The Ferrero Rocher variant — hazelnut richness translated into custard form — has become something of a signature, the flavour diners consistently single out when describing what makes Crackle Creme distinct from any passing dessert trend. The Liege waffle topped with Earl Grey ice cream is the shop's other calling card: a denser, brioche-adjacent Belgian style waffle (made with pearl sugar for caramelised edges) paired with a tea-forward ice cream that cuts through the richness. Handmade macarons in Pokémon and Studio Ghibli designs add a playful, collectible dimension that has built genuine loyalty among a younger crowd. The brûlées are premade and refrigerated, then torched to order — a process that keeps consistency high while ensuring the sugar crust is always fresh. The practical move, per consistent diner advice: come during off-peak hours. The seating is limited enough that a weekend afternoon can mean waiting for a stool, which changes the atmosphere entirely. If you're calibrating your order, the Ferrero Rocher and Pandan Coconut crème brûlées are the two most frequently cited as essential — worth starting there before exploring the seasonal rotation. Crackle Creme is squarely mid-range on price, making it an easy case for ordering two brûlées to compare rather than committing to one. Visit on a weekday afternoon and you'll have the torch ritual mostly to yourself.

Sophie Laurent, Food Editor

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dinner and dessert

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moderate

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Vancouver | 245 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2, Canada

Price

moderate

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7.9/10

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(778) 847-8533

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Ferrero Rocher crème brûlée

Pandan Coconut crème brûlée

Liege Waffle with Earl Grey Ice Cream

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What makes Crackle Creme worth the move

Crackle Creme is a reliable dessert choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Ferrero Rocher crème brûlée and Pandan Coconut crème brûlée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 822 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 822 Google reviews

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dinner and dessert

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Dessert in Vancouver

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moderate

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Google rating: 9.2 from 822 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: Ferrero Rocher crème brûlée, Pandan Coconut crème brûlée, Liege Waffle with Earl Grey Ice Cream

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Address: 245 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2, Canada
Phone: (778) 847-8533
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: 7.9/10
Google rating: 9.2 (822 reviews)
Cuisine: Dessert
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Crackle Creme serve?

Crackle Creme is a Dessert restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Crackle Creme arrived in Vancouver's Chinatown in June 2014 with a proposition so focused it almost reads as a dare: what if a dessert shop did crème brûlée the way a great wine bar does natural pours — obsessively, in depth, with range that rewards the curious?

What is Crackle Creme best for?

Crackle Creme is best for dessert, dinner, local. Crackle Creme is a reliable dessert choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Ferrero Rocher crème brûlée and Pandan Coconut crème brûlée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 822 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Crackle Creme?

Crackle Creme is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 822 reviews

What should I order at Crackle Creme?

Start with Ferrero Rocher crème brûlée, Pandan Coconut crème brûlée and Liege Waffle with Earl Grey Ice Cream. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Crackle Creme worth visiting?

Crackle Creme holds a 9.2 Google rating from 822 reviews. Crackle Creme is a reliable dessert choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Ferrero Rocher crème brûlée and Pandan Coconut crème brûlée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 822 Google reviews.

Where is Crackle Creme located?

Crackle Creme is located at 245 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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