Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Vancouver

"As the name implies, Purebread bakes over 20 different loaves. Find classic breads such as baguette, ciabatta, and rye, as well as a number of unique flavours including sour cherry pecan, lavender rosemary, and asiago black pepper. The bakery also offers plenty of treats to satisfy customers with a sweet tooth."

"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."

"It is almost impossible to walk past this Gastown neighbourhood favourite without being lured in by the smell of freshly baked bread, muffins and cakes of all varieties. Address: 159 W Hastings StreetPhone: 604-563-8060Website: www.purebread.ca"

"Cartems offers so many awesome flavours it’s a borderline challenge to pick one when you walk into one of their shops. From the crave-worthy Cookies and cream to one of their adventurous rotating savoury options (like honey parmesan), not to mention their decadent filled "Stuffies" there's something for everyone here. Vegans take note: there are plenty of donuts for you at Cartems, too."

"Frenchman and former Le Gavroche pastry chef Thierry Busset is the chef patron of Thierry, a brilliant patisserie/cafe/chocolatier and lunch spot downtown. Sit on the sunny terrace while you scoff his delectable salted caramel macaroons (£1.23 each) or sink into one of the sumptuous cakes or seasonal tarts made by his wife and co-pastry chef Alison and their team. At lunch, try one of the gourmet baguettes (created by local fine-dining restaurant West's renowned chef Quang Dang), such as the cold smoked sockeye salmon with cucumber and caper cream cheese (£2.71 for half/£5.45 full)."

"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."

"Born in Auvergne, Thierry Busset trained with European masters before taking his pastry prowess to London’s Le Gavroche and Marco Pierre White (both of which peaked at three Michelin stars). His talent even tamed the famously mercurial Gordon..."

"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"

"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"

"Every bite was basically an explosion of flakes crunching off the shell of the croissant. However, the almond paste felt quite thin and the inside of the croissant revealed a number of questionably gaping holes. For a $5 croissant and I'd say this one just makes the cut as far as being able to recommend."

"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."

"Custom ordered an elaborate cake and it was absolutely fabulous. Everyone was raving how delicious it was!. Thank you for all your hard work, it was truly a stunning cake."

"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."

"Skoah focuses on providing a variety of specialized facial services to help visitors look fresh-faced and glowing. Whether you’re looking to clean and refresh your pores, target wrinkles and combat aging, or simply polish off your skin with microdermabrasion, their menu gives you plenty of targeted choices. Where: Various locations."

"As a famous Instagrammable spot in Vancouver, Hotel Europe is a 6-story building dominating the center of Gastown neighborhood. The building appeared in 1908 and it has always been the spotlight of the area thanks to the triangular “flatiron” architectural concept. Hotel Europe was built by Parr and Fee Architects whose innovative purpose was to place the building on a triangular lot."

"Their signature treatments include The Signature Thai Fusion Massage, Chocolat Vanilla Decadent Body Treatment and Crystaline Gemstone Facial; all of these bring euphoria and bliss to a weary body. The spa offers manicures, pedicures, massages, facial treatments, waxing and eyebrow/eyelash care. They have won many awards for their services, so you're in good hands."

"After a day of shopping at Robson Street’s high-end shops, the Wedgewood Hotel and Spa provides a great place to relax. Deep bathtubs and city vistas from the balconies are among the highlights here. For an elegant fine-dining experience, try the on-site restaurant, Bacchus, known for its excellent European wine offerings."

"Sense is a Vancouver spa designed for the sake of stimulating the senses and restoring both the mind and body. Found in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Sense is an intimate and elegant luxury retreat offering a full appetite of therapies and treatments from massages to facials. Open every day of the week, Sense offers a blend of services and memorable experiences from facials to massages, and all the way down to your fingers and toes with pedicures and manicures."

"A relatively new name in the city, Mello has opted for a pretty specific type of donut- brioche, and essentially all the filled versions. What that means for us is an array of some delicious flavours, ranging from London Fog to Black Sesame and classic Strawberry. Pro tip- you get a pretty serious discount buying a half-dozen, so maybe take these to your next small dinner party as dessert."

"Parallel 49 (1950 Triumph Street) is one of Vancouver's leading craft breweries (and a personal favorite — I drink Gypsy Tears at home). The Tasting Room has a whopping 40 different taps to choose from and the Street Kitchen (inside) serves up tacos to burgers and daily doughnuts to pair with your beer of choice. Pick up limited edition and rare release beers at the Beer Store or stock up on year-round favorites from the Northwest Red Ale, Ruby Tears, to the Filthy Dirty IPA and the seasonal grapefruit radler Tricycle Radler, which is a summer staple for Vancouverites."

"A post shared by 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters (@49th) on Feb 9, 2020 at 3:06pm PST. If you haven’t heard of 49th Parallel, then you’ve never been to Vancouver, because every coffee-drinking Vancouverite knows the friendly coffee giant that is 49th Parallel. With three locations around the city, you can be sure that anytime you stop by one of their shops you can get a standardly delicious cup of coffee, and also you can grab a Lucky’s doughnut, which is just heavenly."

"A post shared by Lucky’s Doughnuts (@luckysdoughnuts) on Jun 20, 2018 at 11:01am PDT. Vancouver is no stranger to amazing doughnut spots, and Lucky’s is one of the best. When paired with 49th Parallel coffee, you’ll feel like you’re on cloud nine."

"Mochido is actually the newest name on this list, having only opened earlier this spring!. They’ve already made some waves thanks to their super interesting ‘mochi donut’, which is like a bunch of little interconnected balls. We have to admit, these folks might get the nod for ‘coolest looking’ on our list of best donuts in Vancouver."

"I guarantee you’ve not been into a coffee shop like this before!. Cafe Portrait is covered and I mean literally covered in, you guessed it, portraits!. All of them hand-painted by one of the owners."