Did you really get your mom a last-minute card and call it a day?
No shade, but if you’re looking to actually impress her this Mother’s Day (May 11), skip the grocery store flowers and grab one of these local treats instead.
From sculptural cakes to chocolate beds, Vancouver’s bakeries and patisseries are going all-out this year.
Here are some of the most stunning and delicious ways to say “Thanks for raising me even when I was a gremlin.”
1. Mon Paris Patisserie
This Mother’s Day, treat mom to something truly special from Mon Paris Patisserie! They’re offering a heart-shaped cake that is as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
This elegant 4″ cake combines layers of hazelnut chocolate sponge, creamy dark chocolate crémeux, tart raspberries, and vanilla mousse. It’s an experience wrapped in chocolate that’s perfect for showing your love.
Additionally, their stunning chocolate flower, made from a blend of milk and dark chocolate, provides both beauty and sweetness in one bite.
Date: May 10–12
Price: $30–$35
Order: Here
Address:
-4396 Beresford St, Burnaby BC
-1731 Manitoba St, Vancouver BC
2. Beaucoup Bakery
If your mom’s love language is pastries, Beaucoup’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea collection might make her cry happy tears.
Available at both Fir Street and Dunsmuir locations, the offerings include mini savoury croissants (tomato pesto chicken or mushroom gruyère), macarons, and a decadent chocolate-orange cake called Velora.
Don’t skip the Fleur de Cacao – a creamy chocolate custard dream.
Date: May 3–11
Price: $4.50–$80
Order: Here
Address: 2150 Fir St & 1168 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC
3. La Saison de Patisserie
If your mom’s the kind who appreciates subtle beauty and flavours that whisper, not shout – this cake’s for her.
La Saison’s new Coconut Cherry cake is a minimalist stunner: think airy coconut mousse, cherry compote with just the right tartness, chocolate chiffon, and a coconut crunch base.
Available in two sizes and perfect for moms who love light, balanced desserts that still feel fancy.
Date: Until May 12
Price: Varies by size
Order: Here
Address: 3868 Rupert St, Vancouver, BC V5R 6E4
4. Daan Go Cake Lab
If your mom’s got a soft spot for flowers and fun, this cake hits both.
Their Forever Bloom cake is a limited-time stunner: airy cream cheese mousse, rich honey Basque-style cheesecake, and a bright peach-passion fruit foam.
Plus the mama bird and little bird cookie on top seals the mood!
Date: Available now for pre-order
Price: $45
Order: Here
Address: 4731 Garden City Rd unit 100, Richmond, BC V6X 3M7
5. Chez Christophe
For the mom who deserves a little magic (and maybe a chocolate bed).
Award-winning Chez Christophe is going all out with a Raspberry Earl Grey Cake available only May 9–10, layered with Earl Grey namelaka, raspberry monte, and a chocolate hazelnut rice crispy base made with tea from Burnaby’s own Teaspoons & Co.
Also on the menu: a “Breakfast in Bed” Chocolate Showpiece, complete with a vanilla ganache pillow and edible breakfast tray, plus a 9-piece bonbon box with dreamy tea-infused flavours like Cherry Chai and Grapefruit Black Tea.
Date: Items vary, cake is May 9–10 only
Price: Varies by item
Order: Here
Address:
-4717 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC
-1558 Johnston Rd, White Rock, BC
6. Oh Sweet Day!
For the mom who deserves something as beautiful as she is, Oh Sweet Day! has options.
Their Love You Mom floral cake is topped with fresh spring flowers and comes in four flavours – from lemon poppy seed to pistachio chocolate.
Or opt for the shortbread tart, filled with lemon or passionfruit curd and decked out with toasted meringue or strawberry ganache.
Date: Pre-order now
Price: $49–$119
Order: Here
Address: 1706 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC
7. Butter Baked Goods
If she’s all about that classic sweet life, these cupcakes are calling.
Butter Baked’s “I AM MOTHER” Floral Deluxe Cupcake Collection is a dozen beautifully piped blooms in cake form – like a garden you can eat.
Available for pick-up and guaranteed to impress.
Date: Pre-order now
Price: $85
Order: Here
Address: 4907 Mackenzie St, Vancouver, BC
8. BETA5 Chocolates
For the mom who prefers her love language in chocolate and edible art.
The iconic BETA5 Chocolates sweetly honors motherhood with its Mother’s Day Chocolate Collection.
Enjoy twelve hand-painted chocolates in six unique flavours like Guava Cheesecake and Caramel Macchiato.
Date: Available now through May 12
Price: $39
Order: Here
Address: 409 Industrial Ave, Vancouver, BC
9. Flowber
If your mom’s got a soft spot for cute and creative, Flowber’s handmade marshmallow flowers are unmatched.
Crafted from natural ingredients and shaped into blooming flowers, these sweet stems are unlike anything you’ll find in a grocery store floral section.
Flavours and prices vary, but the vibe? Totally one-of-a-kind.
Price: $40 – $45
Order: Instagram DMs
Address: Vancouver (Online Only)
Mother’s Day is May 11th, which means you’ve got just enough time to snag one of these gorgeous sweets and become the golden child.
Just don’t forget to actually give it to her and not eat it yourself.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom-like legends out there.