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/ricebakery.htm
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.