In Burnaby, the bakery scene is a delightful reflection of the city’s diverse culture and communities.
Whether you’re in the mood for innovative treats or classic baked goods, Burnaby’s bakeries have you covered.
Quick Recommendations: don’t miss Chez Christophe and FDL Cafe, two standout recommendations.
Check out our list of the 9 Best Burnaby Bakeries that are ready to send your taste buds into a sugary coma!
1. Chez Christophe
A haven for Swiss desserts and pastries, Chez Christophe specializes in handcrafted chocolates, artisan croissants, macarons, and a variety of confections. They also feature a full coffee bar and a selection of sandwiches.
Highlights include their flaky, chocolate-filled butter croissant cubes and the innovative Sunny’s Matcha cake, a delightful mix of matcha, lemon yuzu mousse, chocolate, and black sesame cake, showcasing both creativity and culinary skill.
What to order: butter croissant cubes, Sunny’s Matcha cake
Address:
-Burnaby 4717, Hastings Street 604.428.4200
-White Rock 1558 Johnston Road 604.385.4474
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2. FDL Cafe
This European-style cafe excels in both savory and sweet offerings, with a focus on quality and artisanal baking. Renowned for their ultra-fresh puff pastries and croissants, especially the standout Butter Croissant, they also offer a delicious Danish with the perfect blend of fruit, custard, and flaky pastry.
Don’t miss the Pecan Caramel Roll, a sweet delight that’s sure to entice you to return. The cafe’s home-brewed coffee is the perfect accompaniment to their exquisite baked goods.
What to order: Butter Croissant, Danish, Pecan Caramel Roll
Address: 100B-4233 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC V5C 2J5
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3. Mon Paris Patisserie
This elegant French bakery offers an array of exquisite cakes and desserts crafted by the skilled Chef Elena Krasnova. The standout Kouign Amann is unique, and their croissant sandwiches, such as ham & cheese and smoked salmon & cucumber, are perfect for lunch. It’s a place that combines sophistication with creative baking to create memorable culinary delights.
Tip: A box of macarons or chocolates from Mon Paris Patisserie makes a lovely gift for a friend or loved one.
What to order: Kouign Amann, Croissant Sandwiches, Macarons, Box of Chocolates
Address: 4396 Beresford St Burnaby, BC V5H 2Y4
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4. Fortuna Bakery
A family-owned bakery with Portuguese roots, Fortuna specializes in freshly baked bread, decadent cakes, pastries, and European deli meats and cheeses. Famous for their Portuguese Buns & Corn Bread, they also offer delicious Tiramisu with mascarpone mousse and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, along with a variety of in-house cured meats like Prosciutto Salami and Tuscany Ham.
What to order: Portuguese Buns, Portuguese Corn Bread, Tiramisu, Prosciutto Salami, Tuscany Ham, Smoked Turkey Breast
Address: 4240 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC V5C 2J6
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5. Red Square Bakery
Known for its health-focused offerings, Red Square Bakery offers a range of flax products catering to Keto, diabetic-friendly, and low-carb diets. Their cinnamon buns are divine, and the perogies and piroshkis are noteworthy. They also offer a variety of cookies that satisfy sugar cravings without the added calories.
What to order: cinnamon buns, perogies, piroshkis, cookies
Address: 8626 Joffre Avenue Burnaby, BC V5J 3L5
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6. Ca Croustille
Bringing a slice of France to the locality, Ca Croustille is run by artisan bakers from France and Belgium. They excel in hand-crafted pastries like the Chocolate Twist with a creamy custard texture and a hint of chocolate, and the unique Camembert Tarragon Danish with cheese and tarragon under zucchini. Their Strawberry Rhubarb Tart is also a favourite.
What to order: Chocolate Twist, Camembert Tarragon Danish, Whole Strawberry Rhubarb Tart
Address: A6-5279 Still Creek Avenue Burnaby, BC V5C 5V1
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7. Nana’s Bakery
Nana’s Bakery offers a taste of the Balkans with its homemade-style cuisine. Known for wood fire pit roasted meats available on weekends, they also serve delicious sweet treats like baklava and Kadaif cake. The Ćevapi/Chevaps beef and savory stuffed pastries with various fillings are also popular choices among patrons.
What to order: baklava, Kadaif cake, fresh fruit pies, Ćevapi/Chevaps beef, Savoury Stuffed Pastry
Address: 6329 Beresford Street Burnaby, BC V5E 1B3
8. The Pie Hole
Specializing in pies, The Pie Hole presents a weekly changing menu with options for every preference, including sweet, savoury, gluten-free, and vegan. Their Lemon Meringue and Strawberry Rhubarb pies are top sellers, and the unique Caribbean Chicken and Bacon Cheeseburger pies are also highly recommended.
What to order: Lemon Meringue Pie, Strawberry Rhubarb Pie, Caribbean Chicken Pie, Bacon Cheeseburger Pie
Address: 7832 6th Street Burnaby, BC V3N 3N2
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9. The Valley Bakery
With a legacy of over 60 years, The Valley Bakery is famous for its European cakes and pastries, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Their Tiramisu is a specialty, and they offer a variety of both sweet and savory items. Their freshly baked hot sausage rolls, beef sausage rolls, and tortes like the White Chocolate Ganache Torte are highly sought after.
What to order: Tiramisu, ham & cheese rolls, beef sausage rolls, White Chocolate Ganache Torte, Strawberry Mousse Torte
Address: 4058 E Hastings Street Burnaby, BC V5C 2H9
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So, there we have the best Burnaby Bakeries all sorted out for you, and we hope you try them out, and maybe find your favourite one in Burnaby. And if you’re looking for more baked goodies, try one of these top bakeries in Vancouver.
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