A Foodie’s Guide to Hats Off Day

Hats Off Day is a flavourful street festival with food from all over the world. On Saturday, June 3, enjoy these famous Hats Off Day favourites from our local merchants!

Valley Bakery Cinnamon Sticks

Available once a year at Hats Off Day, Valley Bakery’s Cinnamon Sticks are airy, crispy, and sprinkled with sweet cinnamon sugar. You do not want to miss out on these, so make sure you stop by Valley Bakery for these Hats Off Day favourites!

 

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Sfinaki Greek Gyros

Savoury and satisfying, Sfinaki’s gyros make a great choice for lunch on a day full of activities. Enjoy one outside in the sunshine.

 

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Fortuna Bakery Italian Sausages and Grilled Sardines

While known for their beautiful cakes and delectable pastries, Fortuna brings out the grill on Hats Off Day. Serving up Italian sausages and grilled sardines, grab one of these for a juicy, delicious bite.

 

#tb to @fortunabakerybby at #HatsOffDay last year, grilling their traditional sardines. A favourite at Hats Off Day each year! Heights Merchants – today is the last day to get your activities to us so we can promote you! Fill out the Merchant Activity form online at hatsoffday.com (link in bio)

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Cioffi’s Meat Market and Deli Sausages

Nobody does meats like Cioffi’s – what better way to enjoy Hats Off Day than with an Italian sausage, fresh off the grill? Get ‘em while they’re hot!

 

The BBQ’s will be in full force this weekend for HAT’S OFF DAY! Make sure you get here early for Italian sausage in a bun, veal parm sandwiches, meatball sandwiches, eggplant parm sandwiches, handmade cannoli, donuts and more! Saturday June 4th 9:30-4:00! #Burnaby #theheights #hatsoffday #tradition #hatsofftoyou #bestcustomers #vancouver #italian #🇮🇹 #italiandeli #salsiccia

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Brokenrice Cassava Fries

Not many think of fries when they think of Vietnamese food – Brokenrice puts their own Asian twist on an American classic. Enjoy these wedge-style fries with a side of jalapeno garlic mayo for an extra kick.

 

Starting with spring rolls and cassava fries. #BrokenRice #Burnaby #BurnabyHeights #VietnameseFood #SpringRolls #Cassava #fries #BurnabyEats #NorthBurnaby

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Chez Mémé Baguette Bistro Crêpes

Chez Mémé’s crêpes are a crowd favourite and a special menu item for Hats Off Day. Enjoy them with a sweet Nutella filling, or savoury cheese and ham.

 

Food highlights from @burnabyheights #hatsoffday: $1-3 crepe specials by delicious lunch spot Chez Mme Baguette Bistro. They make it right: Crispy edges, nicely browned, and filled with * nutella * 😍😍😍

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Chad Thai Pad Thai

Chad Thai brings Thai street food to Hats Off Day. Cooked with the love and expertise that can only come from family tradition, their Pad Thai is a menu staple.

 

My mom wanted pad #Thai for her Mother’s Day meal. The #lunch size came with soup and some deep fried wontons and spring rolls. #magmeieats

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Butcher’s Block BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

To us, nothing says summer street food like pulled pork. Butcher’s Block serves it up in a slider for easy consumption while exploring the festival.

 

It’s looking like a pulled pork kind of day #customerfavorite #pulledpork #smokedmeat #burnaby #burnabyheights

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Glenburn Soda Fountain & Confectionery

Everyone’s favourite soda shop will be serving up Canadiana specials all day this Hat’s Off Day. Treat yourself to a root beer float or ice cream sandwich – or, both!

 

One picture was not enough #Vancouvereats #VancouverIceCream

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La Fontana Caffe Gelato

Top off your day with dessert – La Fontana will be serving gelato as a Hat’s Off Day special. Homemade and all-natural, their scoops are free of preservatives and artificial sweeteners.

 

In house made #Gelato and #sorbeto with 5 ingredients that you can pronounce #noadditives #nopreservatives #nochemicals or coloring added

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-Bonus!- Big Dog Little Dog Bakery Doggie Cakes

There’s a lot of treats this year to delight your inner foodie. But, what about man’s best friend? Big Dog Little Dog Bakery is serving doggie cakes, so your furry friend can get a little something special too!

What are your Hats Off Day food favourites? Enjoy all the delicious plates Hats Off Day has to offer on Saturday, June 3.