Moore's Bakery

Although we like to gallivant around town, visiting all sorts of bakeries, when we want a bakery experience that harkens back to our childhoods, we traipse over to one of our local favourites, Moore's Bakery.

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Aphrodite’s Organic Café and Pie Shop

It's great having friends that appreciate good food as much as we do. Meeting one of them for lunch, we decided to hit one of Kitsilano's shining examples of sustainable eating, Aphrodite’s Organic Café and Pie Shop.

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Beyond Bread Artisan Bakery

Once upon a time, there was a little bread bakery named Transilvania Peasant Bread. Using a wood-fired oven, the baker would create amazing rustic breads, highly valued by his loyal customers. Then one day, Transilvania Peasant Bread closed, and there was great turmoil in the land. When the baker opened a new bakery, Beyond Bread Artisan Bakery, the people rejoiced, and peace was restored.

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sweet e's pastries and sweets

One of the benefits of living right in the city is that you have a variety of shops and services, including bakeries (very important), within walking distance. In Kerrisdale, we have access to quite a few excellent bakeries, among them sweet e's pastries and sweets.

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Edible Flours

A year ago, we began our blog with a series of posts on French bakeries in Vancouver. It's only fitting that our anniversary post is about a bakery. Edible Flours, a 100% vegan bakery, opened its doors only a few days ago in Kitsilano. We first heard of the opening of their retail location a few weeks ago, but at the time, the true significance of the event did not register.

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Max's Deli and Bakery

this is going to be a good day

We've been going to Max's Delicatessen and Bakery for years now, and it's about time we wrote about it. Max's is seriously old school—classic desserts, done right. The prices are fair and the sizes decent. Now, they're rarely going knock your socks off, but if you want wide selection of good-tasting baked goods, search no further.

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Faubourg Bistro

A return visit to Faubourg, this time for lunch. Tucked away in the back of the bustling coffee and bakery area is a serene bistro, where you can imagine yourself having stepped off rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris.

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Ganache Pâtisserie

As our regular readers have noticed by now, we like going to bakeries, a lot. We like going to French bakeries even more. We had been meaning to visit Ganache Pâtisserie for a long time. We even made it there one evening, after it had closed; all we came home with was a photograph.

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The Ivy Oven

One of the mainstays at the Baker's Market this past season has been The Ivy Oven. Mother and daughter team Lori and Danielle are taking the best organic and ethically sourced ingredients and producing amazing goods, inspired by the best the world has to offer.

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Baker's Market

Where in Vancouver can you find top-tier baked goods at rock-bottom prices? If you guessed the Baker's Market, you'd be absolutely correct! Previously located in an industrial area of South Vancouver, they have recently moved to the Creekside Community Centre in the Southeast False Creek neighbourhood.

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Faubourg

The long wait is over. Originally scheduled to open in August, we finally were able to step into Kerrisdale's newest addition to the culinary landscape. Business was steady on opening day as we sat enjoying our hot chocolate and cappuccino.

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Savary Island Pie Company

I don't remember when we first had a Savary Island pie, but it was at least five years ago, when we frequented Ambleside Village. Nowadays, we get our lemon buttermilk berry pie fix from Stong's. Last month, however, we were in West Vancouver again, and I dropped in to the bakery.

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Steeve Raye Pastry

apple tart

On my first attempt to visit Steeve Raye Pastry in early October, I was foiled by the simple fact that it had not yet opened for business. Harrumph! I had to "settle" on Thomas Haas instead.

Thanks to Mia Stainsby, I learned that this pâtisserie was finally open, and I hopped on down to check it out. The staff, and the man, Steeve Rayé, were super friendly even before I whipped out my camera.

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Rose Bakery

Hidden gem. Find it if you can.

40 rue des Martyrs
9ème arrondissement
Paris.

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Pâtisserie Lebeau

On 2nd Avenue near Burrard, you can find a mini gallic oasis, with Les Amis du Fromage, Fabrics de France, and Pâtisserie Lebeau. Yes, the waffles at Pâtisserie Lebeau are Belgian and not French, but you get the point.

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Benny's Cafe

Benny's Cafe, or as it was originally known and how everyone still calls it, Benny's Bagels, is somewhat of a Vancouver institution, although it has only been around for a little over twenty years. It has survived ownership changes, a fire next door, and a swiftly gentrifying street. The atmosphere is still funky, the beer is still cheap, but most importantly, the bagels are fantastic. Chewy, slightly sweet, perfect for a sandwich, toasting up with jam, or just eating plain, a rare month goes by when we don't bring a baker's dozen home.

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Crème de la Crumb

Several weeks ago, I was desperately trying to satisfy my craving for carrot cake. We rolled into the newly opened Crème de la Crumb shortly after closing time. The proprietor, Lydia Lai, was more than happy to stay open a few more minutes for me to make my purchase. I was so excited about the carrot cake, I tweeted about it.

Since I don't live or work downtown, and the shop is now open only on weekdays, a return visit wasn't the easiest of tasks, but sometimes you have make sacrifices, and I made a special trip on my bicycle. I can't wait for the new Hornby bike separated lanes!

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Paul Croteau Confections

A week ago, Paul Croteau Confections opened a kiosk at Oakridge Centre mall. Their individually wrapped macarons come in five flavours, each of which are scrumptiously pleasing. After hemming and hawing for far too long, I gave in and bought all five. Why I put myself through this type of deliberation even for a moment is beyond me.

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Saint Germain Bakery

red bean bun

Often at school meetings, other parents proudly bring treats from the Saint Germain Bakery. We figured that it was about time that we paid a visit on our own.

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Baguette & Co

We've now gone to this fabulous French boulangerie-pâtisserie four times. We use the French term because that's how it feels when you walk inside and when you taste the delicacies that come out of the oven. Open for just over four months, it was, not surprisingly, quite a bit busier than the last time we visited.

The sugar brioche, pictured to the right, was certainly the most photogenic today, but we didn't want to it to feel lonely in the box.

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