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Here's why Thursday is the sweetest day in Vancouver this week

Two Vancouver treat destinations are celebrating anniversaries this week, and they're both offering sweet deals that should have you planning your cheat day for Thursday, May 10.

Two Vancouver treat destinations are celebrating anniversaries this week, and they're both offering sweet deals that should have you planning your cheat day for Thursday, May 10.

Grounds for Coffee turns 25; BOGO cinnamon buns, special Birthday Bun

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First up, veteran coffee shop and home of one of the city's reigning cinnamon bun champs Grounds for Coffee is turning 25. Yes, a business has remained open in Vancouver for a quarter century, and is still going strong.

To celebrate this milestone event, Grounds for Coffee will be hosting a 25th Birthday celebration on May. There you'll find giveaways, BOGO deals on single cinnamon buns, The cafe will be bustling with excitement with giveaways, BOGO single, and a special one-day-only Birthday Bun--available as single buns, 4-packs and the classic 6-pack.

Grounds for Coffee is known for their hand-rolled cinnamon buns, offered at times with exciting special limited release flavours.

Address: 2565 Alma Street, Vancouver

Nero Belgian Waffle Bar turns 6, offers half-price waffles

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Help another delicious Vancouver spot celebrate the 6th anniversary of their OG location. Nero Belgian Waffle Bar opened up on Robson Street on May 10, 2012 (they've since added a second location, on Seymour), and they want you to help them mark the occasion.

At the Robson location, Nero will be offering half-priced waffles all day on May 10. This, sadly, does not include their mini Liege waffles, but still leaves a lot of territory on their menu of fluffy Brussels-style waffles. "The lines will be long but the waffles will be sweet," they promise.

Address: 1703 Robson Street, Vancouver