Best Bakery and Cake Shops in North Vancouver

"Purebread is a must for great baking in Vancouver and they just opened yet another location!. Fresh off the heels of their new Mount Pleasant location, Purebread is a welcome addition in Kitsilano at 2887 West Broadway, serving up pastries, breads, squares, bars, cookies and more."

"A post shared by Purebread (@purebread_canada) on Jan 31, 2020 at 8:46am PST. Purebread is pretty much the ultimate place to head for baked goods in Vancouver. The piles and piles of freshly baked brownies, cookies, buns, and loaves is enough to make any treat lover swoon."

"The spectacular spread at @purebread_canada 🤤 #vancouver #latergram. A post shared by Mark Rupert (@ruperson) on Apr 8, 2018 at 6:08am PDT. A family bakery that started out in Whistler but lucky for us now has a Vancouver location."

"It's well known that Canadians love their donuts, but Cartems is adding flavorful twists to what you would typically see on a donut menu. The Bee Sting's topped with a Cassia flower infused honey glaze and finished with cracked black pepper and grated parmesan cheese. It makes for a delicious sweet and salty treat."

"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!)."

"If you want to feel like you’ve been transported to another continent and into an authentic European Bakery, then step through the doors of Thierry. This beautiful establishment is pure class and a haven for anyone with a sweet-tooth, and a pleasure for those with an eye for detail. Renowned maitre artisan Chocolatier and Patissier offers a wide selection of breads and baked goods that will leave you with a lasting impression, so take the plunge and treat yourself to a super-sweet experience."

"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"

"Looking inside, you can see there are actually two almond sections: one tube-like almond bar and a generous amount of almond paste buried under a number of layers and folds. Content-wise, this had the second highest almond proportion. Its shell didn't have the same flakiness as the two above but made up for it with a great rise."

"In addition to their freshly-baked loaves and sandwiches, Yaletown’s Small Victory also boasts a range of sweet treats all made on site in the bakery’s open kitchen. Presented neatly behind the glass display case, these tempting delights include chocolate-filled croissants, cheesecakes, scones, tarts, muffins and the widely popular double chocolate cookie ($2.50). Address: 1088 Homer StreetPhone: 604-899-8892Website: www.smallvictory.ca"

"If you’re looking for a space to perch yourself for a few hours then look no further than Small Victory – a gorgeous cafe-bakery in Gastown and one of our favourite hangouts for laptop club. There’s a huge range of croissants, cakes and cheesecakes to keep you satisfied while you’re at work. Address: 1088 Homer StreetPhone: 604-899-8892Website: www.smallvictory.ca"

"A post shared by Small Victory Bakery (@sv_bakery) on Apr 9, 2020 at 2:14pm PDT. This is the marriage of bread and coffee, or the marriage of baked goods and coffee, or just delicious desserts and coffee…seriously, go try their food. They also have phenomenal local roasters on the bar at all times working at their outposts in Yaletown and South Granville."

"Small Victory being the last one I could recommend means unfortunately JJ Bean is the start of the bottom of my list for the best almond croissants. While I love a good amount of moist of butter in my croissant, this croissant went too hard on the butter. The dough was extra moist inside but as a result this croissant lacked rise, flakiness, and each bite was more of a buttery pull than a crispy chomp."

"There’s one more place you should add on your bucket list–JJ Bean Coffee Roasters. They’ve been around since the 1990s, are also present in Toronto, and are well-noted for the special attention they pay on the coffee roasting process. They always retain the integrity of the coffee bean, which in turn always gives fresh and nice-smelling coffee flavours."

"A post shared by JJ Bean Main Street (@jjbeanmainstreet) on Dec 3, 2012 at 12:25pm PST. With 19 locations in Vancouver, JJ Bean has amazing coffee, great food, and fast wifi. This popular spot is perfect if you want to spend a few hours being productive."

"This Powell Street haven of baked goodies offers customers a wide range of freshly-baked cookies (all priced at $1.65) to indulge in. Choose from an array of options including Gingersnap, Oatmeal Raisin, Hazelnut, or Raspberry Jam Rugelach, Walnut Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Biscotti and the Chocolate Chip Cookie, which is made with butter, brown sugar, flour, Belgian chocolate chips, eggs and love. Address: 172 Powell StreetPhone: 604-608-8889Website: www.cadeauxbakery.com"

"A photo posted by Cadeaux Bakery (@cadeauxbakery) on Sep 11, 2016 at 4:40pm PDT. Fewer gently sweet flavours typify Vancouver more than London Fog, a nod to the tea drink of the same name. At Cadeaux, they make a white vanilla bean cake with white chocolate mousse, milk chocolate Earl grey ganache, Earl grey tea soaking syrup that’s finished in either Chantilly cream or vanilla bean Swiss meringue butter-cream."

"Cadeaux Bakery does not skimp on this delectable ingredient and you won't find any imposters that claim to be just as good as butter in their treats. While the all-butter croissant is ideal for those savory cravings, we're here for the sweet stuff!. The dark Callebaut chocolate croissant will please your desire for chocolate and the ricotta lemon slice is a delicious combination of sweet and tangy."

"A post shared by Vancouver Ice Cream 🍦 (@creamylicks) on May 5, 2019 at 6:18pm PDT. Maker of one of the city’s best birthday cakes, Sweet Somethings also has a great selection of ice cream. You can also order cones and pints to take home for a personal dessert party."

"Sweet-toothed Vancouverites with specific dietary preferences can indulge guilt-free (well, almost) at this alternative Mount Pleasant bakeshop specializing in not-so-sinful treats. Here, vegan cheesecakes are made without dairy, refined sugar or grains – but they certainly don’t taste that way. Salted caramel and chocolate flavoured slices will satisfy your dessert cravings, while the raw pumpkin cheesecake is creamy and rich without tasting overly sweet."

"Indulge it at Breka Bakery, open 24 hours a day and serving some seriously good café food and baked goods. While you can order full cakes for special occasions, at 3 am, it’s a slice you’re after. Your choices are between the white chocolate raspberry or the Belgian chocolate espresso, each of which will satisfy your late-night need for the rich, creamy cake."

"A post shared by Breka Bakery & Café (@brekabakery) on Jul 19, 2019 at 4:14pm PDT. How can you really go wrong with a bakery cafe open 24/7?. Whether it’s an early morning doughnut craving or a late-night study session, Breka is here for hungry Vancouverites looking for a selection of goodies around the clock, and around the city."

"#brekabakery #brekabakeryandcafe #donuts #whitechocolatestrawberry #dulcedeleche #vancouverbakery #instafood #foodstagram #foodie604 #604eats #604foodie. A post shared by Breka Bakery & Café (@brekabakery) on Mar 30, 2019 at 8:22pm PDT. Is there anything Breka can’t do?"

"If you want to warm your belly with a luscious, authentic Japanese ramen, the best Vancouver spots are at Ramen Danbo and Marutama. When Danbo went international, it opened its first overseas diners in Vancouver. Unlike other ramen shops, at Danbo you have the power to uniquely customize your whole noodles (thickness and firmness) and broth (thickness, amount of lard, and spice)."

"2588 Main St, Vancouver Tel: (604) 564-2588 Web: http://www.ignitepizzeria.com/ Instagram @ignitepizzeria Advice: Counter service. Have a seat at the communal table if you are dining solo. Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, Ignite offers whole pizza pies as well as…"

"From March 23 - April 6, $5 from EVERY PIZZA SOLD will be donated to the GREATER VANCOUVER FOODBANK. Menu favourites include: Fresh Ricotta Margherita Giuseppe's Choice"

"Lotus Seed is one of the best vegan restaurants in Vancouver thanks to its fresh and healthy menu of local and organic bites. Highlights include meatless ball sandwiches, pho, almond alfredo spaghetti, vegan benedict and vegan sushi. There’s something here for all times of the day, as well as fantastic juices."

"Location: #180 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver (Metrotown)Category: Asian FusianDescription: A newer restaurant in Burnaby that features healthy, fresh food. They have a smaller menu (to ensure quality & freshness) that has hearty Pho, baked burritos, sushi, Thai Curry and more.Website: www.lotusseed.ca"

"Lotus Seed Vegan is an unassuming restaurant on West Broadway near Cambie Street. Their food is simple, but homey and comforting. I like ordering their vegan pho when I want a light and healthy broth."

"Location: 12 Water Street, VancouverCategory: Casual dining, comfort foodDescription: A boisterous restaurant in Gastown that features an exciting plant-based menu. Highlights include the extensive french fry menu, the sweet-chili cauliflower appetizers, and the (strong) innovative cocktails to make it a memorable meal.Website: www.meetonmain.com"

"Ever.I love Kim Chi, so the k-town poutine was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. The burger was also good, very Smokey and delicious,..."

"Location: 3667 W Broadway, VancouverCategory: VeganDescription: Tasty vegan fare that’s served with complimentary cucumber water and chai tea. Focuses on salads, Tempeh burgers, and rice bowls.Website: www.dharmakitchen.ca"

"Egg & Co. serves breakfast all day, everyday from their home on Fraser Street. With a variety of egg dishes to choose from, the standout remains their breakfast risotto, served with pancetta, peas, shaved grana padano, and a gorgeous 63-degree egg."

"We are a local restaurant created by 3 individuals that grew up in Vancouver. We are offering 10% off on all takeout orders. We recommend: Chicken and French toast Egg and co breakfast Pork belly Benny"

"A post shared by Egg & Co (@eggncompany) on Apr 6, 2020 at 10:02am PDT. Fraser Street's all-day brunch spot is open daily from 9 a.m."