Bakery Options in Vancouver
The cultural diversity of Vancouver means that one can find the best of all worlds here, and baked goods come in all shapes, sizes, and delicious flavors. One can get a very decent croissant, brioche, or baguette at one of the French bakeries, and smooth, rich tiramisu or crunchy biscotti at one of the old-world Italian bakeries. Whether it’s na’an, roti, chapatti, pita, challah, or any kind of artisan bread, you can find it fresh-baked daily in Vancouver. There is even a bakery that uses rice flour, for those with gluten sensitivities.
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial Drive
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday and Monday Closed
Tel: 604-255-8926
Email: info-fratellibakery@telus.net (no email orders)
Website: http://www.fratellibakery.com
Comments: Good pastries and cakes, mostly sweets; beautiful Italian cakes can be made to order, catalogue available in-store; friendly, accommodating staff.
La Baguette et L’echalote
Granville Island
1680 Johnston Street
Hours: call or email
Tel: 604-684-1351
Email: info@labaguette.ca
Website: http://www.labaguettebakery.com
Comments: Said to be one of the finest bakeries in Vancouver; extensive selection of French breads and pastries, some organic breads; can place order online, PDF menu; will deliver orders over $25 for $10 delivery fee, downtown and Granville Island vicinity only.
Goldilocks, Broadway
1606 West Broadway
Hours: Daily 9 am to 7 pm
Tel: 604-736-7744
Website: http://www.goldilocks.ca
Comments: Hot food counter, traditional Filipino dishes; wide assortment of Filipino cakes, breads, pastries, candies; made-to-order birthday cakes; a taste of home for Filipino expats.
Goldilocks, Main and 12th
2833 Main Street
Hours: Daily 9 am to 7 pm
Tel: 604-876-2464
Website: http://www.goldilocks.ca
Comments: Smaller store than West Broadway, no hot food; smaller selection of pastries and
cakes; made-to-order birthday cakes; convenient Main Street location.
Uprising Breads
1697 Venables Street
Hours: call or email
Tel: 604-254-5635
Email: info@uprisingbreads.com
Website: http://www.uprisingbreads.com
Comments: All-natural breads and baked goods; Venables location is both bakery and café; breads are substantial and sweetened with honey or molasses, or nothing at all; no artificial ingredients whatsoever, no fillers, everything made from scratch the same day it is sold.
Sciue Italian Bakery Caffé, Pender
800 West Pender, Suite 110
Hours: call or email
Tel: 604-602-PANE (7263)
Email: info@sciue.ca
Website: http://www.sciue.ca
Comments: Bakery café Italian-owned and run; authentic Italian food, drinks, and baked goods; Italian atmosphere; trendy, good prices for good food.
Sciue Italian Bakery Caffé, Davie
126 Davie Street
Hours: call or email
Tel: 604-689-PANE (7263)
Sabra Kosher Bakery and Restaurant
3844 Oak Street (Shaughnessy area)
Hours: call
Tel: 604-733-4912
Comments: Best challah in town, made fresh Friday mornings; falafel and other Israeli lunchtime treats; small selection of Israeli products for sale, such as Bisli, Bamba.
Aphrodite’s Café and Pie Shop
3594 West 4th Avenue
Hours: call or email
Tel: 604-733-8308
Email: info@organiccafe.ca
Website: http://www.organiccafe.ca
Comments: While not strictly a bakery, Aphrodite’s does bake fresh organic pies and cheesecake on-site daily, and there is also a café just next door, where you can sit down and order from a carefully selected menu of fresh, organic dishes; the pies alone are well worth a visit.
Choices Rice Bakery
2595 West 16th Avenue
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5:30 pm
Friday through Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Tel: 604-736-0310
Email: rice-bakery@choicesmarket.com
Website: http://www.choicesmarket.com/
Comments: Wheat and gluten-free; great alternative for those with gluten/wheat sensitivity or allergy; extensive selection of baked goods, breads, and cakes.
A Bread Affair
20560 Langley Bypass
Langley, BC
Tel: 604-514-2353
Fax: 604-514-2363
E-mail: relations@abreadaffair.com
Comments: Delicious natural breads, using only the finest organic ingredients; sourdough made over 3-days’ time; all breads baked on the stone hearth of the bakery oven.
