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Speaking of drinks, many of Sweet Talk’s cocktails are made with by-products that the cafe produces throughout the day. Cascaras (coffee bean skins) are used in its Call Me Old Fashioned (Sweet Talk’s version of an old fashioned featuring Bearface whisky, Flor de Caña 12yr, pandan, cascara, Gomme, and cocoa bitters), and the tops of strawberries are used to create its House Martini.

During our visit, we tried the neon green Nitro Japanese Slipper — a tangy and fruity cocktail from the 80s — and the Joanie Loves Chachi, a tropical drink featuring pineapple-infused El Gobernador pisco, Espolon Blanco tequila, strawberry, and coconut cordial, all force-carbonated. Instead of your standard bar snack of pretzels, we were served a small bowl of popcorn.

You’ll also find some special zero-proof offerings, each as thoughtfully crafted as the alcoholic version. The Instant Crush, featuring NOA Garden “gin,” non-ale plum wine, lemon verbena cordial, calamansi, and egg white, was a refreshing hit at the table.

But stellar cocktails aren’t the only thing on the menu; you’ll also find a curated list of small bites and share plates. Highlights of the night included the Charred Broccoli served with sesame sauce, chili oil, toasted sesame, and scallions, as well as the Wedge Salad, which, in addition to being loaded with smoked gouda and bacon, has a dressing courtesy of one of Perello’s friends from his time at Published on Main.

One of the most memorable dishes of the night, however, was the Cheeseburger Tartare. Made with top sirloin covered in cheddar, pickles, onion relish, hickory sticks, and sriracha aioli with a side of chips for scooping (who knew hickory sticks and potato chips were such a winning combo?).

And don’t worry, as the name implies, Sweet Talk has got you covered when it comes to dessert. While you won’t find any of its beloved donuts on the late-night menu, Sweet Talk is serving a killer Boozy Banana Pudding. Ingredients include spiked banana custard, vanilla wafer, and whipped cream.

Sweet Talk Bar is open Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. until late. However, you can also visit Sweet Talk for donuts, coffee, and breakfast sandwiches from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

Sweet Talk Bar

Address: 87 Moody St., Port Moody

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