What happens if you combine a Japanese convenience shop with a Western Canadian convention? A CONbini! Can you smell the freshly-baked Melon pan? Got the craving for something delicious?
This is the menu of items available for purchase at the CONbini, located in the Convention Centre’s north building, main floor
Otafest’s CONbini is a mini convenience store-like space where you can grab a quick snack to keep your energy levels up. “CONbini” is a portmanteau of “convention” and “konbini” (コンビニ in Japanese), the colloquial name for convenience stores in Japan.
Otafest’s CONbini sells delicious Japanese-style treats such as onigiri (rice balls), melon soda, coffee, tea, curry buns, and more. There are options available as well for folks with various dietary restrictions.
The CONbini menu will be available on this page in April - May!
Location
Telus 110
Friday 11:00 – 6:00 | Saturday 11:00 – 6:00 | Sunday 11:00 until supplies run out
4.50 ea. | Special: 5 for 20.00
Available in Maple, Strawberry, Green Tea, Chocolate
6.50 ea.
Two fluffy Bavarian cream buns smushed together into an adorable Corgi butt! 🐾
All flavors EXCEPT strawberry are gluten free*
8.00 per set. | Mochi Mochi Deal: Adzuki + Nutella + Ice cream Special for 25.00
Available in Vanilla, Strawberry, Green Tea, Mango, Coffee, Chocolate
Dairy free; gluten free*.
9.50 per set. | Mochi Mochi Deal: Adzuki + Nutella + Ice cream Special for 25.00
6.25 ea.
7.75 per set. | Mochi Mochi Deal: Adzuki + Nutella + Ice cream Special for 25.00
Rich Nutella paste in a rice cake! A Japanese sweet perfect for kids and adults alike.
Dairy free; all flavors EXCEPT veggie are gluten free*
5.25 ea.
Rice balls filled with delicious insides! A classic Japanese snack (or quick meal) on the go! Also known as “Jelly Donuts” in a certain anime show.
Buy them before the Otafest staff raid the fridge, because we promise, they will!
Available in Veggie, Spam & Nori, Salted Salmon
Gluten free; nut free; diabetic friendly | Prepared in a gluten-free kitchen
6.25 ea.
Small donuts decorated into cute animals! These cuties are gluten free, nut free and diabetic friendly, catered to those with allergies missing that delicious bakery taste! Just because these donuts have a hole in them doesn’t mean your stomach should.
Note: the donuts are nut free but are prepared in a kitchen that also prepares food containing nuts.
6.50 ea.
Otafest has exclusive early access to Pablo’s new summer flavor: Peach🍑!
A nice and sweet treat that you can’t wait to eat! These tarts are baked with more love than Goku’s relationship with Vegeta. It will linger on your tongue after each bite. OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM.
5.75 ea. | Combo: 2 Curry Buns + Large Drink for 15.00
10.00 for a package of 2.
Pablo’s simple and elegant cream puff. An elevated dessert compared to the low tier common store-bought products. Get a boost of energy from these delectable delights, even if you can’t naturally perform magic.
Your WIZARD-PUNCHING MUSCLES deserve more than common loot.
Available in Vanilla and Chocolate
Dairy free; diabetic friendly
6.00 ea.
Small home-grown, free-range cupcakes raised in the lovely bakery that we may or may not have held hostage. Sweet and fluffy, these tiny flowers may be the power up you need.
Small (300 ml) 3.75 ea.
Large (400+ ml) 4.75 ea.
Selection available at the counter.
Enjoy the taste of Japan without leaving the con! Japan has perfected coffee in a can for your convenience and pleasure!
* The marked gluten free items may have traces of cross contamination as they are manufactured in a kitchen which also uses flour. The animal donuts, however, are prepared in a gluten free kitchen.
If you have any dietary restrictions or concerns, ingredient lists are available at the CONbini. Just ask one of the volunteers!
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