I’ve spent years eating my way through Vancouver’s bakery scene, from Chinatown donut shops to Kitsilano croissant spots.
This list covers the 12 best bakeries in Vancouver right now, organized by neighbourhood so you can find something close to you.
If you’re short on time: Mello does some of the best cream-filled donuts in the city, and Beaucoup Bakery is the go-to for French pastries.
1. Mello (Chinatown)
Mello is that donut spot you tell a friend about, and suddenly you’re both lining up in Chinatown. They’re known for Korean-style, cream-filled brioche donuts.
Super soft, not too sweet, and (honestly) hard to share.
They sell out most days, so get there early or preorder online 24 hours ahead.
The flavours rotate, but the vibe stays the same: fluffy donut, generous filling, and a coffee on the side so you can pretend this is breakfast.
What to order: Strawberries & Cream, Matcha, Tiramisu
Address: 223 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2T9
2. Beaucoup Bakery (Kitsilano / Downtown)
Beaucoup is run by Jacky and Betty Hung, and there’s usually a line out the door for a reason.
The glass case is stacked with pastries, seasonal tarts, and cakes, but the croissants are the real draw.
The almond croissant is genuinely one of the best in the city, and the space gets busy enough to prove it.
The Fir Street location is the original and has more character. The downtown spot inside the St. Regis Hotel is sleeker but tighter on seating. They’ve also got sandwiches if you need actual lunch.
What to order: Almond Croissant, Peanut Butter Cookies
Address:
-2150 Fir St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3B5
-602 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1Y6
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3. Trafiq Cafe & Bakery (Mount Pleasant)
Trafiq is one of those Main Street spots that works for everything: coffee with a friend, a solo pastry moment, or a quick lunch.
The portions are generous and the prices are fair, which is rare for Vancouver bakeries.
The Salted Caramel Cake is the one people come back for: moist vanilla layers with a salted caramel that hits just right. The Schnecken Buns are another must-try, and the Earl Grey cake is worth asking about if it’s available.
They’ve also got sandwiches you can customize, which is nice when you’re not in a full dessert mood.
Weekend afternoons get packed, so aim for a weekday if you want a table.
What to order: Schnecken Buns, Salted Caramel Cake, Ultimate Lemon minis
Address: 4216 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
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4. L’Atelier Patisserie (Mount Pleasant)
If you love a proper French pastry, L’Atelier is the stop.
Their croissants come out with that honeycomb structure inside: flaky, buttery, and crumbs all over your shirt (worth it). The cinnamon croissant is a sleeper pick if it’s on the board.
They also do gorgeous seasonal tarts and a solid pain au chocolat when you want something classic.
Bonus: they’ve got sandwiches too, so you can pretend you came here for lunch.
What to order: Croissant, Pain au chocolat, Seasonal fruit tart
Address: 599 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X4
5. Thierry (Downtown / Mount Pleasant)
Thierry is the spot when you want something chocolate-forward and a little fancy. The chef, Thierry Busset, trained in Europe and has the kind of resume that gets other chefs talking. The bar is high, and the pastries clear it.
The Chocolate Marquis and Chocolate Trio cakes are both worth ordering: rich but not overwhelming. The hot chocolate is basically liquid chocolate in a cup.
Fair warning: the Alberni location gets packed on weekends. The Mount Pleasant spot at Main and Kingsway is a tad quieter and just as good if you want to skip the crowd.
What to order: Chocolate Marquis, Chocolate Trio, Fruit Cake, Almond Croissant
Address:
-Downtown Vancouver 1059 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A1
-Mount Pleasant 265 E 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 4V1
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6. Thomas Haas (Kitsilano)
Thomas Haas is a bakery and chocolate shop that takes its sweets seriously. You’ll smell the butter and cocoa before you even get to the counter.
It’s not a linger-with-your-laptop kind of place, so seats turn over quickly, but the almond croissants sell out on busy days, so don’t sleep on getting there early.
First-time visitors should try their double-baked croissants which are flaky, buttery, and way too easy to eat in two minutes. If you want something more dessert-y, grab a Fresh Fruit Galette (when it’s available) or a Hazelnut Danish.
Their chocolates are also great for gifting… or for keeping in your bag “for later” and then magically finishing on the walk home.
What to order: Double-Baked Almond Croissants, Fresh Fruit Galette, Hazelnut Danish
Address: 2539 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9
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7. Flourist (Commercial Drive)
Flourist is a bread-first bakery on Commercial Drive with a bright, high-ceilinged space that feels more like a proper cafe than a takeout counter. They work directly with Canadian family farms and mill their own flour in-house daily.
The baguettes and sourdough are both legit. On the pastry side, the Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie lives up to the name, and the cheese and potato galette is a sleeper hit.
They also do pizzas Thursday through Saturday evenings, though they can take a while, so don’t show up starving.
What to order: Baguette, Sourdough Pan Loaf, Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Address: 3433 Commercial St, Vancouver, BC V5N 4E8
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8. Angus T Bakery & Café (Yaletown/River District)
Angus T is basically a croissant playground. The place smells like butter in the best way, and the croissants come out looking way too pretty to eat.
Their thing is laminated dough, so go for the classics and one “fun” flavour. Matcha, earl grey, and black sesame rotate through, and the flavoured ones start selling out early.
If we had to pick only one to get, the dark chocolate raspberry croissant is a winner.
What to order: Double Baked Almond Croissant, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Croissant
Address:
-1036 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
-8590 River District Crossing, Vancouver, BC
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9. To Live For Bakery & Cafe (Grandview-Woodland)
To Live For is plant-based baking that doesn’t feel like a compromise. Everything is big, cozy, and sweet in a one-more-bite way.
The place ended up on Billie Eilish’s recommended restaurant list, which tells you something about the vibe.
Their menu rotates, but there are a few things that keep showing up as fan favourites: Carrot Cake that tastes like the real deal, a Breakfast Croissant when you want something savory, and their Nanaimo Bar for a classic Canadian sugar hit.
The banana bread has a bit of a cult following too. It can get loud inside, so grab a seat outside if you want it quieter.
What to order: Carrot Cake, Breakfast Croissant, Nanaimo Bar
Address: 1508 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, BC
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10. Purebread (Gastown / Mount Pleasant / Kitsilano)
Purebread started as a home baking hobby in Whistler before expanding to three Vancouver locations.
The lineup rotates daily, so it’s one of those places where you walk in for one thing and leave with a box.
For something savory, the Bacon & Egg Brioche is a solid breakfast move. If you’re going sweet, their Outrageous Brownie is exactly what it sounds like, and the Devil’s Food Cake is a classic chocolate slice that never lets you down.
What to order: Bacon & Egg Brioche, Outrageous Brownie, Devil’s Food Cake, Buckwheat Scones
Address:
-Gastown 159 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H5
-Broadway 5 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1G7
-West Broadway 2887 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6
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11. Gateau de Henry (Kitsilano)
Gateau de Henry is sort of a hidden gem. It’s a Korean-French pastry cafe run by Henry Shin. The spot is calm, cute, and the cakes are genuinely affordable compared to most Vancouver bakeries.
It feels like a little treat day, even if you’re just grabbing something after work.
They do beautiful cakes by the slice (the Sweet Potato is a must), plus macarons that are small but dangerous. If you can’t decide, the Cake Piece + Americano combo makes life easy.
They’re also good about last-minute cake orders if you need one in a pinch.
What to order: Sweet Potato Cake, Macarons, Cake + Americano combo
Address: 2255 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3H9
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12. Bâtard Bakery (Fraser)
Bâtard is that one neighbourhood bakery people get loyal to. Warm, a little old-school, and everything smells like it just came out of the oven.
They only sell today’s bread, never day-old, which tells you something. The Market Loaf is the move: crusty outside, soft inside, and perfect for sandwiches the next day. There’s often a line but it moves fast.
On the pastry side, the Double-Baked Almond Croissant hits that crunchy, buttery, nutty sweet spot.
What to order: Market Loaf, Double-Baked Almond Croissant, Pain au Chocolat
Address: 3958 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E4
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If you only hit one spot from this list, make it Mello or Beaucoup. But honestly, half the fun is working your way through them all.
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Looking for more food spots? Check out our picks of the best restaurants in Vancouver.