Through Dream Cuisines, a cohort of newcomer women gain access to mentorship, kitchen space, and peer-based knowledge sharing as they build up their burgeoning food businesses and launch them into the mainstream.
International Women’s Month Pop-Ups at Flavours of Hope Cafe
This March, Flavours of Hope Cafe is proud to host a special weekend pop-up series in celebration of International Women’s Month, spotlighting women-owned food businesses at Granville Island Public Market. Our featured vendors:
Dar Darak Samira Kitchen - Traditional Palestinian and Saudi Arabian dishes inspired by generations of family recipes, bringing the spirit of “my house is your house” to every bite.
Food on the Table - A Vancouver-based meal delivery and catering company creating nourishing, globally inspired frozen meals and elevated catering made with real, whole ingredients.
Dulce Zaza - Peruvian snacks and desserts rooted in childhood memories of baking, crafted to evoke warmth, comfort, and togetherness in every sweet bite.
Everything Za’atar - A family-run Syrian business specializing in handcrafted za’atar blends, manakesh, croissants, and pita chips infused with bold Middle Eastern flavour.
We invite you to visit Flavours of Hope Cafe throughout March to support these incredible women entrepreneurs. Bring a friend, try something new, and experience the stories, cultures, and care behind each dish.
Supporting women-owned businesses is one way we build a stronger, more connected community.
Flavours of Hope Cafe at Granville Island Public Market
About the Cafe
Flavours of Hope Cafe is now open at the Granville Island Public Market. This year-long community space brings together five immigrant women-owned and Black-owned food businesses offering comforting meals, delicious baked goods, and pantry favourites inspired by cultures around the world.
Enjoy a shared menu created by:
• Sabor a Yucatán - flavourful Yucatecan dishes like cochinita pibil, frijoles, lime soup, and horchata
• Elaichi Patisserie - Indian-inspired pastries and desserts crafted with French techniques
• Kula Foods - soulful, plant-based Afro-vegan dishes and snacks
• Ruka Cocina - homestyle Chilean comfort food and traditional empanadas
• Elbo Patties - flaky Jamaican patties with bold Caribbean flavour
Food that connects. Culture you can taste. Come visit us and feel right at home.
Location: Granville Island Public Market, 1689 Johnston Street (across from JJ Bean)
Time: Open daily, 9am–5pm
Welcome to our collective cafe space!
A look back at the transformation from our pop-up space to a cafe space in 2025 supporting over 20 BIPOC owned small food businesses in our community.
Dream Cuisines is proudly supported by:
