Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Downtown Vancouver

"Purebread is an everyday casual kind of bakery, which is reflected in the price. The almond croissant here was caked over in powdered sugar which was not the best level of sweetness for me and made the entire thing sticky to hold in my sweaty fingers. There was almost no rise here and just a hint of folding effect within."

"A great bakery that has several locations around Vancouver and one of them is very close if you are hovering between Gastown and Chinatown. Have a bite of their flourless chocolate cake, or their stunning, flavoursome bacon and egg brioche. Combine your snack with iced Americano."

"A post shared by Purebread (@purebread_canada) on Nov 27, 2018 at 4:17pm PST. This bakery has all the sweets. Including a list of ever-changing options like raspberry crumble cheesecake, flourless orange cake, apple spice cake and much more."

"Maybe you’ve seen their vegan offerings over the years, and maybe you haven’t. Well, let us reassure that no matter what day you swing by, Cartems will have a sweet selection of vegan donuts for you to try out. It’s the perfect dessert to pick up on your way to a work function or a dinner party."

"Address: Downtown – 534 West Pender, Vancouver BC | Mount Pleasant – 2190 Main St., Vancouver BC. My friends wanted to go and get some donuts, and we went to this place called Cartems!. Apparently, they have a lot of vegan and gluten-free options (which made me really happy!)."

"For the lover of traditional black forest, treat them to the Foret Noir (Romeo) and for that special someone who adores white chocolate and vanilla bean, the Foret Blanc (Juliet) is a perfect pairing. Romeo and Juliet cakes will be available only on February 14th, starting at 9 am, and are not available for pre-order. #VeryThierry 📷: @leilalikes"

"Thierry is now open Mondays through Fridays from 8am to 9pm, and weekends from 9am to 9pm on weekends. Our chefs from Toptable Group’s Thierry, Elisa, Blue Water Cafe, and CinCin in Vancouver, have collaborated to bring a new concept to you"

"It's the perfect day to meet a friend on our sunny patio for a slice of Chef Thierry's Chestnut Tart."

"Small Victory is best known for their house-made pastries, but they also make a to-die-for coconut cake, made from moist layers of coconut sponge blanketed with the velvety coconut pudding cream. In the middle of this treat is a surprise layer of crunchy goodness. Address: 1088 Homer Street, VancouverPhone: 604-899-8892"

"Despite the name, Small Victory Café is actually a relatively spacious establishment that offers breakfast, lunch and many other food items in between. Cookie wise, they are known for their Chocolate Chunk Cookie and Double Chocolate Flourless Cookie. Their cookies are very rich and not lacking in any ingredients."

"A post shared by le pig worldwide (@peppilepig) on Jul 19, 2020 at 11:36am PDT. One of the best Americanos in the city and one of the best Avocado toasts ever await you at Small Victory. This spot knows its coffee and its treats are certainly no wallflowers either."

"Though Cookies by George is a chain, tragically there is only one location in British Columbia. However, it’s downtown and easily accessible from Burrard SkyTrain Station (in Royal Centre Mall), so there’s that. They are soft and chewy and buttery in the best way; get the peanut butter chocolate chunk cookie, of course."

"A post shared by Swiss Bakery | Bakery Cafe (@swissbakeryyvr). Swiss Bakery gets a spot on this list for one specific reason- their ‘frissant’. This cross between a fritter donut and a croissant is unlike anything else you’ll try in the city, and is oh so worth it."

"Ganache, as the name suggests, offers a little bit of Parisian elegance in the heart of Yaletown. Visit this talented team of artisans to enjoy eye-catching desserts that are pretty enough to provide a wow factor, and delicious enough to keep you coming back. Individual strawberry and rhubarb cheesecakes taste like a fresh summer’s day; these enchanting edibles feature an almond biscotti base, a tart strawberry balsamic glaze and a white chocolate garnish."

"Coco Exotique, Passion et Chocolat, Cassis et Matcha are three of the 24 cake types offered at Yaletown’s preeminent French patisserie, run by veteran pastry chef Peter Fong. Looking for something Fancy?. Ganache hand-makes custom, handcrafted bonbons, chocolate sculpture centerpieces and unique personalized cake decorations, like Louis Vuitton or Nike shoes (pictured), with quality ingredients like Cacao Barry Chocolate."

"Uniquely designed and handcrafted by a team of pastry chefs, the menu at Ganache is inspired by the seasons and changes regularly. The one consistent theme at Ganache is French technique with subtle Asian influences running throughout each of their incredible delicious pastries."

"A café that’s run by a young, creative and innovative pastry team that pumps out inventive flavour combinations rooted in high-level technique and a bit of fun. With Totoro themed desserts and absolutely gorgeous pastries underscored by Nordic ingredients, Liberty offers a whimsical anything-goes menu with something for everyone."

"3699 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 709-9999 Web: https://www.facebook.com/Libertyyvr Twitter: @Libertyyvr Advice: Closed Monday. In the heart of bustling Main Street sits a wonderful café and bakery on the corner, all white on the outside, on the inside it’s cute…"

"Decided to have lunch there today after reading some good google reviews. The chicken bowl was so so so good. The staff were super nice, the woman at cas..."

"For hungry people wanting to eat real food, Five Guys is a burgers and fries joint that gives you a from-scratch craveable menu because Five Guys makes sure you get more than you expected. The freshness and quality of ingredients is the #1 most"

"Best egg and salmon croissants plate for breakfast in vancouver:) you have to try it. Price is great and big portion plus great service!!"

"A favorite among Vancouverites for sublime cuisine, fine wines and impeccable service, Les Faux Bourgeois is a popular restaurant with couples looking for an intimate, romantic spot for dinner. The French-inspired menu features signature starters of escargots de Bourgogne, country-style pork paté with homemade bread, and a variety of sweetbreads, along with entrées of mussels in white wine, canard confit, and coq au vin. The cuisine is accompanied by a range of fine wines from around the world, craft beers and local microbrews, high-end spirits, and classic cocktails."

"Les Faux Bourgeois is a quintessential French bistro where you’ll find steak frites, escargot, and servers with French accents who might silently judge you for eating your food so fast. Come here when you want some reliable and reasonably-priced classic French food and don’t want to spend forever trying to get a table. Though if you encounter a short wait, you can kill some time over a few beers at Bells and Whistles a block over before consuming a whole bunch of red wine and creme brulee."

"Head to the adored Les Faux Bourgeois, tucked-away near Fraser and Kingsway, for fine comfort food like their Alsacienne tarte flambée with caramelized onions, smoked bacon and crème fraîche ricotta, and a wine list focused on France and western North America. Location: 663 East 15th Ave."

"A lovely gem along West Point Grey’s southern border, Trafalgars Bistro – “Vancouver’s greenest restaurant – serves modern French fare with farm-to-table flare. The team wholeheartedly embraces “seasonality, simplicity and sustainability” from their partnerships with local producers and the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program to their innovative waste reduction program. Location: 2603 West 16th Ave."