Scouring Vancouver for the best baked goods in town? Here’s where to find my favourite sweet treats in each neighbourhood. Check the descriptions for details of specialty items at each spot. In some cases, however, picking a favourite item is just too hard and I trust you will love anything on the menu.
Looking for the best pastries, donuts, cupcakes or pies in Downtown Vancouver? You'll find it hard to avoid over-indulging at these excellent bakeries within our city center.
Cartems Donuterie
534 W. Pender St. | 778-708-0996 $$ | Bakery
@cartemsdonuts |
Visit websiteArguably the best donuts in town, made with local organic ingredients. Try the locals' favourite, an intense Earl Grey garnished with rose petals. Flavours are constantly rotating and there are always gluten-free options, too. Cartems isn't exclusively vegan, but they could be since you can't tell the difference between their animal-free and conventional versions. Reserve your six-pack ahead of time by emailing hey@cartems.com.
When Pigs Fly Pastries
Made to Order | $$ | Cake Maker
@pigsflypastries |
Visit websitePastry chef and cake artist Emily Upham is the most talented cake artist I've ever met. She can recreate anything you can dream up in cake form. Her vegan almond or vegan vanilla cake is amazingly moist and delicious. Two weeks notice is requested for cake orders and prices vary depending on complexity. To place an order, email emily@whenpigsflypastries.com. Note: Emily is currently on a short sabbatical (beginning October 2018) but will resume cake-making soon.
Matchstick (Downtown)
1328 Richards St | $$ | Coffee Shop & Bakery
@matchstickyvr |
Visit websiteOne of the city's coolest coffee shops who also specializes in baking. Try their sourdough and vegan cardamom cinnamon buns.
East Village Bakery
2166 E. Hastings St. | 604-568-5600 $ | Bakery
@eastvillagebake |
Visit websiteTiny artisan bakery with wholesome gluten free and non-GF traditional options. Grab treats to go as the shop seats one.
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The Birds & The Beets
55 Powell St | 604-893-7832 $$ | West Coast
@birdsandbeets |
Visit websiteA stylish cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner who makes their own bread in house. Go for the bread, stay for the cool space. It's decorated with floral bouquets (which are for sale) and open from 7-6 on weekdays and 9-5 on weekends.
Purebread Bakery
159 West Hastings St | 604-563-8060 $$ | Bakery
@purebreadwhis |
Visit websiteA Whistler-based family bakery that’s so busy, their kitchen runs around the clock to stock pastry cases with up to 50 items daily. Fortunately, several of these options are vegan, including loaves, brownies, cookies and scones.
Beyond Bread
3686 W 4th Ave | 604-733-3931 $ | Bakery
@bbbcafe |
Visit websiteAn intimate neighborhood spot with whose organic breads are made with natural leaven and prepared daily by hand. Choose from over 13 types of bread.
TurF
2041 W 4th Ave | 604-428-9970 $$ | Healthy Cafe and Gym
@turfliving |
Visit websiteA bakery-restaurant-gym-shop that bakes healthier muffins, cookies and desserts on the daily.
The Gluten Free Epicurean
633 E 15th St | 604-876-4114 $$ | Gluten Free Bakery
@gfepicurean |
Visit websiteA sweet little shop whose bakery focus is gluten free...of course, there happen to be many a vegan option!
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Two Daughters Bakeshop
121 E 1st St | 604-836-2229 $ | Gluten Free Bakery
@gfdecadence |
Visit websiteA mom’s mission to provide delicious, reasonably priced, gluten-free baking to her celiac daughter and the public. The facility is completely vegan, as well! Try my favourite, the banana pecan muffin.
Temper Chocolate and Pastry
Delish Gluten Free
Bread so good it will convert you into a gluten-free lover.
Eternal Abundance
1025 Commercial Dr | 604-707-0088 $$ | Vegan
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Visit websiteIf raw baking is your thing, get to Eternal Abundance whose pastry case is filled with cheesecakes, raw chocolates, carrot cake and so much more.
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