Best French Bakery in North Vancouver

"This iconic neighbourhood spot in East Van serves tasty all-day breakfast and brunch plates in a fuss-free environment. Warm up with a hot beverage before tucking into popular menu items such as the trucker (eggs, buttermilk pancakes, homefries, toast, and bacon or sausage), pulled pork pancakes, breakfast sandwich (egg, back bacon, aged cheddar, mayo, and an English muffin), and a variety of eggs benedicts and omelettes. Photo by Tammy Kwan."

"What is it: A popular spot, often with a line outside to show, for all-day breakfast in the slowly-turning-hip Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood. Why go: For diner basics and classics, especially eggs benedicts, done very well. One thing you’re sure to love: the pulled pork pancakes complete with Jack Daniel’s maple syrup."

"This cozy Powell Street eatery is one of our tops when it comes to cozy atmospheres and comforting food. Expect top-notch, unpretentious hospitality and delicious French bistro fare in this Port District gem. Address: 1869 Powell Street, VancouverPhone: 604-251-4070"

"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."

"A post shared by ᴀᴍᴀɴᴅᴀ 🌱 (@plantbasedbeautie) on Aug 1, 2017 at 9:01pm PDT. Possibly, one of the city’s most popular vegan restaurants, The Naam is regarded as one of the most preferred vegetarian eats in the city of Vancouver. While the Sesame Fries with Miso Gravy is the calling card dish in this restaurant, other favorites include veggie burgers, apples, mouthwatering salads, Mexican-inspired dishes, bowls, and a wide variety of noodles."

"A post shared by The Foodventures Of Erin (@lesstalkmoretacos) on Feb 2, 2018 at 5:08pm PST. While the Naam has a number of items that range from the $5 to $15 mark, what helps this all-veggie restaurant shine is the hearty portion sizes. You’d be surprised at how much you can fill up with their plate of veggies; we highly recommend trying their fries with extra miso gravy."

"As for late night munchies you can’t go wrong with a quick trip to The Naam. These guys have been ‘doing’ vegetarian since before it was a thing and that has noticeably given them time to perfect their craft. Delicious, no-fuss, quick and easy veggie comfort food."

"The Jam Café is so popular it’s expanded into two locations: the original at 556 Beatty Street and 2153 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano. (And if you’re travelling, there’s one over in Victoria, too.) With a kids menu and a full menu for all ages, this is a great destination for a fresh breakfast that will appeal to all palettes."

"What is it: A downtown all-day breakfast and lunch spot with crumbled biscuit-and-egg bowls. They have another location on 4th Street, and both remain local favorites. Why go: You’ve always wanted to try green eggs and ham, haven’t you?"

"#JamCafeKits is closing at 1:45pm today for some kitchen equipment install so get over there soon. Thanks @forkandspoon123 for this awesome photo!. #jamcafe #jamcafeyvr"

"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’re feeling a little bit fancy and want to be magically transported to a cafe in Paris, a quaint little shop over in Kitsilano, called La Glace with their premier line of French ice cream that will surely hit the spot. Their award-winning ice cream is made from scratch out of a Creme Anglaise base: basically a thick custard made out of egg yolks and heavy cream. What you get is a richer and fuller mouthfeel."

"The uber-creamy, French-style ice cream found at La Glace has melted its way into our ice cream-loving hearts. The super lucious creaminess is brought about through the addition of extra egg yolks. And the flavours are to die for – Bananas Foster, Passion Fruit Milk Chocolate, Strawberry Pink Peppercorn – c’est magnifique!"

"French-style ice cream that uses a creme Anglaise base, which is a thick custard composed of egg yolks and heavy cream. It’s decadent and smooth; a veritable labour of love and a sleeper hit for ice cream in Vancouver."

"Sometimes Vancouver feels like that part of Jumanji where they all try and climb onto a chandelier to escape the monsoon. So when you do get the rare sunny morning, you’ll want to take advantage of it with brunch on a patio with a high UV index or somewhere with enough natural light that you’ll need to wear sunglasses inside. Hunnybee in Strathcona, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and sidewalk seating, is where you want to go."

"A post shared by Hunnybee Bruncheonette (@hunnybeebrunch) on Jun 10, 2019 at 11:32am PDT. A super cute, super quaint breakfast café that serves breakfast until 3:00pm from the edge of Vancouver’s increasingly hip Chinatown neighbourhood. Menu highlights include their lox and labneh toast and breakfast bun with fried egg, cheese, tomato, onion, jam, milk bun and mortadella."

"2815 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 709-0813 Web: https://maizalrestaurant.ca/ Twitter: @maizalyvr Instagram @maizal_yvr Advice: Open daily, counter service. Focussing on Mexican tacos and other healthy dishes from owner Rodrigo Vela’s hometown, here they make their own corn tortillas on their…"

"The folks at Mount Pleasant’s Maizal know it too, and that’s why they serve some of the best handmade tacos in the city. In fact, they’re so popular, they’ve made it to our Top 10 Taco List, and our Bucket List. They truly rank high for authentic Mexican food in Vancouver."

"Photo of Yamato Sushi by Raul Pachego-Vega on flickr creative commons https://flic.kr/p/9rL2a7. We are lucky here in Vancouver to have access to sushi that is both really fresh and reasonably priced. At Yamato, all box specials are under $9 and you can share a party tray with your friends with 34 pieces of sushi for $21.95."

"A post shared by Mark (@demarkoist) on Apr 14, 2016 at 12:47am PDT. Yamato Sushi hits a rare medium of enjoying quality sushi without having to dish out a pretty penny on your rolls. Their box specials also look to be a solid bargain, giving you a little bit of everything for just $9."

"Today I ordered the Pistachio Chicken curry for the first time here because I have never seen this dish anywhere else and I gotta say it did not disappoint me!"

"One of the last relatively unchanged areas of dune and wetland along the Kapiti Coast, this undulating 650-hectare beachside park offers swimming, walking, cycling and picnicking opportunities, as well as a tram museum and horse riding outfit. There are three entrances: off Wellington Rd in Paekakariki, at MacKay's Crossing on SH1, and off the Esplanade in Raumati to the north."

"Built in on a former quarry 500 feet above sea level, the 130-acre Queen Elizabeth Park is the highest vantage point in Vancouver, with extraordinary views that extend to the North Shore Mountains and beyond. But there’s more to Queen E, as locals call it, than just the vistas. With manicured lawns and impeccably groomed flowering plant beds, the gardens are the main draw."

"Queen Elizabeth Park is Vancouver’s highest point, clocking in at 410ft (125m) above sea level. Thanks to its central location, the park has some of the best views of the city’s impressive skyline, with a stunning backdrop of the North Vancouver mountains. The park is a popular picnic spot, with plenty of green space to relax with family or friends."

"Roam around the Bloedal Conservatory, a temperature-controlled domed paradise that's home to more than 120 free-flying exotic birds, 500 exotic plants and thousands of flowers Shop at Nordstrom, North America's best-loved department store"

"The vast and verdant VanDusen Botanical Garden is just ten minutes’ drive to the south of the center. It has lots of pretty paths and ponds and stunning scenery wherever you look. First opened to the public in 1975, the gorgeous garden now has countless different sections, including a maze, meditation garden, Rhododendron Walk, Korean Pavilion and sino-Himalayan area."

"VanDusen Botanical Garden is close to Queen Elizabeth Park in suburban Vancouver. Although it doesn’t offer views of the park, VanDusen is a large garden filled with various plants and flowers that transforms into a light-filled wonderland during the holidays. These recommendations were updated on June 10, 2020 to keep your travel plans fresh."

"Be sure to also check out the Vancouver Aquarium, the famous Stanley Park, and the VanDusen Botanical Gardens. 20 Day 2: take a ferry over to Vancouver Island"

"Lined with logs for the sun spectators, this is the place to reflect on the day and take a few photos of some of the most vibrant sunsets you’ll probably ever see in your life. Sunset Beach Park is also home to an interesting art piece called Engagement, a 30 foot sculpture of two wedding rings. These were created by world famous artist Dennis Oppenheim, as part of the Vancouver Biennale."

"Sunset Beach is a popular destination, especially in the summer, but the green space behind the beach is equally as popular with locals looking for a place to play a game of soccer, meet friends and soak up the sunshine. Grab a drink from the concession stand and spread out on the grass - on a very hot day you might see someone bringing a slip N slide for everyone to slide down the hill."

"Sunset Beach Park does not put its name to shame, and the stunning sunsets you’ll see here while chatting with a friend over a few bites or brews will be worth the wait. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Kritsada Akkhapracha (@fedexfc)"

"More popular by the name “Kits” this is one of the best beaches in Vancouver, Canada and the people in Vancouver often refer to it as their version of the famous ‘Venice Beach’. Known to be as one of the most glamorous beaches in Vancouver the Kitsilano Beach is home to the longest and the only saltwater pool in Vancouver and offers spectacular views of the city, mountains and the ocean. Not just that but you will find a grassy area and can be a part of some really exciting outdoor activities."

"Overlooking the waters of English Bay in Vancouver, Kitsilano Beach is a popular, often crowded sandy beach at the north end of Yew Street. Edged by a broad seawall, it is home to the saltwater Kitsilano Pool, the longest pool in Canada, which is operated by the Vancouver Park Board and open from May to… read more »"

"A post shared by Vegard Aaserud Tønnessen (@v_tonnessen) on Jun 3, 2018 at 9:18am PDT. Location: Cornwall Avenue at the North end of Yew Street. Kitsilano Beach, AKA Kits Beach, is arguably one of the city’s best social beaches."