![]() ![]() ![]() Salted Caramel Latte – The subtle caramel sweetness to this latte was enhanced by the sweet and rich fruit undertones of the Ancora espresso. Pleasantly sweet, the spices were very present at the forefront of this drink, and it stood up well to the extra shot of espresso. This turned out to be a wonderfully spicy latte. I would definitely recommend this to someone who wants a little different taste in a latte!ĭirty Chai – We ordered this with an extra shot of espresso and light on the steamed milk. This was only made better by the little gingerbread cookie it came with.įrench Vanilla Latte – This was a very hot latte! The sweetness of the French Vanilla was not overpowering but still present. It gave the feeling of keeping toasty warm during a frosty Wisconsin blizzard. Latte Miel – Lightly sweetened Ancora espresso, milk, and a bright burst of cinnamon, this was a very warm, well balanced beverage. Our attention was quickly diverted to other menu classics, though! ![]() Since Whelan’s offers both ice cream and coffee, we were a little surprised to not see an affogato on the menu. Ancora D’Oro is a medium-bodied, organic house blend with clean, sweet flavors. Black Thunder is a heavy-bodied, bold and smoky blend – a combination of organic French Roast and dark-roasted Pacific Island coffees. Today’s brew options were Black Thunder, Ancora D’Oro, and Ancora D’Oro Decaf. Laurel says she was sold on Ancora during a blind taste test, where Ancora stood out from the rest. Whelan’s serves Ancora coffee, sourced from Madison, Wisconsin. Laurel informed us that there have been new updates to this cafe just recently, and they will continue to serve ice cream from Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream out of Madison, Wisconsin. Vintage light fixtures overflow throughout the whole building – cafe, art studio, and even the bathroom. Walking through the upper level brings you to an art studio, and walking through the art studio you’ll find yourself in a vintage lighting company – one that’s been owned by the Whelan’s for over 30 years. ![]() Once we ordered, we noticed there were two levels to this place – the main level has 5 small tables and one large group table, and the upper level with twice as many tables, plus a cozy fireplace and couches. The authentic wood floors and light colored wood walls brighten the space, as does the smile of barista and owner of Whelan’s, Laurel Whelan. Immediately walking into Whelan’s, you can’t help but notice that small town, local community feel. Now, this popular South American flare has landed at 1351 Bellevue Avenue in Ambleside, and it is set to officially open its doors next week.Īncora’s Executive Chef, Ricardo Valverde, will now be splitting his time at both locations with support by Chef de Cuisine Raimund Heuser.Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Ococnomowoc, Whelan’s Coffee is a chill, laid back coffee shop easily within walking distance of the board walk on Fowler Lake. Vancouverites are loving this cheap new low-key dumpling spot (PHOTOS).Check out Vancouver's new French-Mediterranean restaurant (PHOTOS).8 new Vancouver restaurants you need to try right now.The Peruvian-Japanese concept has long been a favourite since opening its doors in False Creek in 2015.Īncora created buzz for its intriguing ‘Nikkei’ cuisine and extensive wine, sake, and cocktail program featuring South American spirits, which landed it on enRouteMagazine’s 2016 shortlist of Canada’s Best New Restaurants. One of the first major restaurant openings of the year in the Greater Vancouver area is coming up quick, and we got a first look inside the doors of Ancora’s second West Vancouver location. ![]()
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