Best French Bakery in West 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."

"Known for their pulled pork pancakes, The Red Wagon Cafe is an East Vancouver favorite. Some brunch places around the city stop service around 3 pm, but these guys are open until 9 pm on the weekend. This bodes well for those who may have had a late night and need a late start to the day."

"Find it: 2296 East Hastings, redwagoncafe.com, @redwagoncafe. The lowdown: An East Van fixture, Red Wagon is a neighbourhood diner with no frills and a damn good all-day breakfast. Guy Fieri’s a fan, and you will be too."

"A post shared by Purebread (@purebread_canada) on Jun 12, 2019 at 9:37am PDT. Anyone and everyone who has stepped inside Purebread will tell you the pastries and dessert display is pure heaven. From giant meringues, the size of your face to pillowy soft coconut cake with dollops of rich cream cheese frosting, the mountainous tower of sweets is perfect for dessert lovers, especially this spot’s signature Crack Bar."

"One visit to Purebread in Vancouver's Gastown and you'll see what all the fuss is about. With freshly baked goods that change daily, there's always something new that will tempt. Purebread uses only quality ingredients and bakes everything from scratch."

"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."

"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."

"A Vancouver institution, The Naam has been around since 1968 and has a fully vegetarian menu. It’s also open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so there’s never a bad time to get tasty vegetarian food. Breakfast is served from 6 am to 11:30 pm and later on weekends."

"This Victoria import specializing in all-day brunch has carved out a loyal fan base in our city since its arrival a couple of years ago. Its menu has been temporarily condensed due to the pandemic, but all the favourites are there: pork belly benny with house hollandaise and shredded hash browns; the Charlie bowl with crumbled buttermilk biscuit, ham, bacon, hash browns, and sunny side eggs; and banana walnut pancakes with sautéed bananas and walnuts in maple butter. Photo by Tammy Kwan."

"A post shared by Jam Cafe Vancouver (@jamcafeyvr) on Jan 26, 2019 at 4:06pm PST. Vancouverites are obsessed with Jam Cafe’s all-day breakfast menu and are willing to wait upwards of 40 minutes in line to get their fill. Jam Cafe’s menu is arguably all epic, but if we had to narrow it down to a single ultimate dish, we would say the Fried Chicken French Toast is deserving of the title."

"This epic all-day breakfast and lunch spot is known for their huge plates of fun fare. Among the highlights are The Charlie Bowl (loaded with biscuits, gravy, eggs, and more), fried chicken with French Toast, and Red Velvet Pancakes."

"Tasting a chocolate gluten-free donut at Cartems is like a little piece of Canadian heaven. It’s never a bad idea to stock up on vegan and gluten-free donuts for a ferry ride to the Sunshine Coast!. And if you happen to be on Granville Avenue, Meinhardt Fine Foods, which has several shops around Vancouver, carries a small selection of fresh donuts from Cartems."

"A post shared by Cartems Donuts (@cartemsdonuts) on Mar 29, 2018 at 10:03pm PDT. Another well-known donut shop, Cartems, may be known for their treats but many don’t know that it’s also a great place to study. Pick up one of their classic donuts or seasonal specials to help get you through your work week."

"The lowdown: Owners Sienna Gan and Vicki Chen opened up shop in September to long lineups ravenous for one thing: their light-as-air Japanese soufflé pancakes, which are hand-whisked with heaps of cloudy egg white and griddled in the open kitchen. Must-order: It’s all about the jiggle if you order a classic stack of three pancakes with a side of salty butter and pure maple syrup—shake that plate for a tasty Instagram boomerang of the cakes in motion. But also: If you crave savoury over sweet, visit on a weekend because that’s when the eggs benedict and smoked salmon and avocado plate (yes, both served atop pancakes) are added to the menu."

"Fufú Classic Soufflé Pancake with butter, maple syrup, and ‘fufu’ icing sugar (Hanna McLean/Daily Hive). Vancouver’s first all-souffle pancake spot had to be on our list of must-try pancake joints. Fufú offers made-to-order pancakes in sweet and savoury varieties with toppings from local purveyors and housemade sauces too."

"Fresh and jiggly, these sweet and savoury sensations are sure to please the kids!. Fufú Café is Vancouver’s first spot to exclusively feature these decadent, buttery, airy delicacy, Japanese soufflé pancakes. Dine out menus include a hot latte, fresh fruit soda, or tea, a mini strawberry sando and decadent pancake stack."

"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."

"Its pastel-hued pints don’t come cheap, but there’s a price to pay for quality. This French-style ice cream parlour and café in Kitsilano is currently serving flavours such as lemon blueberry ricotta, ganache, and vegan peanut butter chocolate pretzel. Takeaway pints include matcha black sesame and milk chocolate hazelnut."

"A post shared by La Glace Ice Cream (@laglaceicecream) on Mar 12, 2020 at 9:33pm PDT. La Glace is an award-winning French ice cream parlour & cafe. It offers fancy flavours that will tickle anybody’s taste buds."

"McDonald's est une des plus grandes chaine de restauration rapide au Canada. McDonald's vend principalement des burgers de bœuf,. McDonald's Value Picks Menu"

"A post shared by Commercial Drive (@commerciald) on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:47pm PDT. Venture over to Commercial Drive and explore mini-mall Il Mercato to indulge in mouthwatering pizza at Lombardo’s. Replenish your stock of miscellaneous items at Super Valu before heading over to Norman’s to buy fresh produce."

"As of the last week of January 2020, most of the stores and food court along with Safeway have been removed for the rebirth of this popular Vancouver mall, which will include luxurious residences. Enjoy shopping under the airy glass skylight at this single-storey sprawling shopping centre. Spend time scouring the racks for end-of-season sales at flagship department store Hudson’s Bay Company."

"On those bleary-eyed mornings when only heaping comfort grub hits the spot, make for Main Street. Neighbourhood hangout Lucy Eastside Diner (facebook.com/lucyseastsidediner) – one of Vancouver’s few 24-hour eateries – serves good value breakfasts from traditional eggs and bacon to smoked salmon scrambles. The rest of the day, slide onto a counter perch and faceplant into well-priced burgers, fried chicken sandwiches or made-from-scratch soups."

"A post shared by Kevin Garcia (@ebunkebun) on Dec 18, 2017 at 10:32pm PST. There’s never a bad time for breakfast food, and thankfully when the craving strikes, Lucy’s is open 24-hours a day. Amongst other classic diner style foods, you can get their All Day & Night Breakfast special for less than $10 – though you’ll definitely be tempted by the rest of the goodies on their menu."

"A post shared by Lucy’s Eastside Diner (@lucyseastsidediner) on Aug 5, 2016 at 7:05am PDT. Stacks of pancakes at Lucy’s will satisfy your every craving!. This classic American diner will transport you back to the days of poodle skirts and two-strawed milkshakes – 24 hours a day."

"A post shared by Ovaltine Cafe (@ovaltinecafeyvr) on Feb 5, 2017 at 11:03am PST. As one of Vancouver’s oldest restaurants, the Ovaltine Cafe has withstood the test of time with some of the best home-style french toast and cuppa joes. Address: 251 E Hastings Street, VancouverPhone: 604-685-7021"

"One of the oldest restaurants in Vancouver, Ovaltine has been in operation since 1943. Great food and one of the best diner atmospheres in the city, check out our full write up on the Ovaltine here. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:30AM-6PM and Sunday, 6:30AM-2PMWhere: 251 E Hastings Street"

"Like being inside Edward Hopper's Nighthawks diner painting, this time-capsule greasy spoon instantly transports you to the 1940s. Snag a booth alongside the hospital-green walls or, better yet, slide onto a... Top ChoiceSeafood in Yaletown & Granville Island"

"Melo is a newer entry on this list but they've sprung up as a viable option in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. This almond croissant features a good rise and a slight candied crunch to the top almond layer. The inside leaves much to be desired with only a smidgen of almond paste within."

"Every café sells baked treats, but Their There in the beachside neighborhood of Kitsilano takes its carbs as seriously as its caffeine. After all, the nuanced notes of a single-origin Kenyan coffee deserve the equally sophisticated sweetness of Thai tea cronuts with lemongrass glaze and candied Thai basil. Their There sources beans from roasters like Vancouver’s Luna, while baking kouign-amanns, croissants and donuts in house."

"We’ve been so hyped up about Their There that we recently wrote an article just to talk about the specialty flavours. Turns out, if you want our attention, all you have to do is put ‘Froot Loops’, ‘Mochi’ and ‘Donuts’ together and actually bring the flavour to back it up. Word to the wise- this sounds relatively easy, but boy howdy do we know a lot of TLC goes into each donut here."

"Today was my first time eating 'their their 'the donuts are absolutely delicious and amazing, thank you for feeding my soul,the flavors almost ..."