Just a 10 minute short walk from commercial and Broadway sky train station…read more I absolutely loved the baguette and croissant. The crust on the baguette was amazing and flavourful. The baguette was full of complex flavours and each bite showed it's true colours Their breads are definitely artisan made The croissant was also amazing with its flakey layers. It was buttery but not overwhelming. The bread pudding was also delicious but not my style. I wish it had a few more apple chunks to every bite, I think that would add some extra freshness to the taste. They also sell a lot of goods in the store like canned fish, jams, and chocolates!

Prepare to be swept away by the divine pastries at The Bench Bakehouse on Commercial Drive. Their…read moreexpertly crafted crunch pastries offer a symphony of textures that will leave you craving more. The star of the show is the luscious chocolate almond croissant, where the richness of chocolate and the crunch of almonds harmonize in perfect bliss. Baked fresh daily, each bite transports you to pastry heaven. The morning bun is a must-try, with its tender layers of cinnamon-infused delight. Indulge in the savoury perfection of the ham & cheese scroll. And keep an eye out for their unique white chocolate matcha cookie and rhubarb pistachio danish--an unexpected treat that will tantalize your taste buds. The Bench Bakehouse is a haven for pastry enthusiasts seeking pure culinary artistry. Thank you for the kind invite and hospitality. @thebenchbakehouse Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: [#mediatasting] Presentation: 4/5 Parking: 5/5 There is a parking lot behind the plaza that offers 45 mins free parking, and you must register at the machine. Tips: * have gluten-free options available. * should arrive early for the best selection. * have friendly staff passionate about their craft and love sharing their knowledge. * offer convenient packaging options. Would I Return: Yes ‍

Ambiance: 4.5/5 Food: 4.5/5…read moreService: 5/5 I came here on a weekend morning to pick up some sourdough and was super happy with it! While the location of the cafe isn't in the nicest part of town, inside is beautifully inviting. There's not a ton of seating but definitely more than I thought there would be so I don't think you'd have trouble finding a spot to sit. I wanted their smaller sourdough but when i looked at their pastries everything looked amazing too so I also picked up a chocolate chip cookie and gateau basque as well. The cookie was good but the latter was our favourite pastry! It was a mix between a cake and a cookie and I loved it. The sourdough was also delicious and I loved that I could get a mini loaf. The staff working there was so nice as well and more than happy to explain what everything was since they had some unique pastries! Overall I'm a big fan of this spot and would definitely recommend it!

This bakery used to be a coffee shop I visited frequently. Now, it has transformed into a bakery. I…read morewas very excited to visit since I heard from other foodies that their baked goods are excellent. I visited around 2:00 PM and regretted not coming earlier. There were still several baked goods available, but some had already sold out. I got the flatbread, oat and rye cake, and ginger buckwheat cake. The oat and rye cake was super delicious. I expected it to be a dense, hard cake, but it was surprisingly soft, moist, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. I'm a big fan of this item. The buckwheat ginger cake was also incredibly delicious. It was moist and carefully made, with a strong ginger flavor that I really liked. It was similar to a pound cake but more unique than I expected. I'll definitely get this one again. The flatbread was also very delicious. Thinly sliced potatoes were on top of the well-seasoned bread, which had the perfect texture between hard and soft. It was so good! This bakery truly deserves high rating and is well worth visiting. I can't wait to come back and try other items.

Thierry is one of my favourite local spots for when I want to treat myself! They have delicious and…read morefresh pastries with seasonal fruits, it's a treat to discover what they're serving each month. Everything I've tried could be classified as the not too sweet, with rich chocolate flavour, or a good amount of tartness. There's lots of seating inside.

Went to visit for their annual beignet festival; beignets are made fresh to order so there will be…read morea bit of a wait. Three sauces for you to choose from, they tasted amazing with chocolate sauce. Not too oily and maintained great texture even after sitting for an hour!

I visited Pourquoi Pas Patisserie to try some cakes which I never tried. I have been this bakery…read more many times, however, I never tried cakes. What I tried Hazelnut roasted banana choux - Hazelnut monte, roasted hazelnuts, candied bananas and house made praline. Mango and coconuts cake - coconut mouse mango cremeux almond dacquoise and white chocolate crunch. Choux was very delicious! Choux dough was nicely crispy exterior and filling was not overly sweet, strong hazelnut flavor, really delicious. The house made praline and hazelnut cream paired so well. I really love this item. Mango and coconuts cake was also good. Coconut mouse was light texture and not overly sweet. It paired with Mango creameux well. And I like to have them with chocolate crunch. I have always thought this place's pastries were high level. Highly recommend.

First time here, and I must say it's a small and cozy spot. I love that they offer both indoor and…read moreoutdoor seating. I asked the server/barista what the popular savoury items are to try. She recommended: Rosemary garlic pull-apart, and that was REALLY GOOD. Definitely a 5/5. French onion pull-apart, 4/5. Fig, brie, and prosciutto croissant, 4/5 (wife's favourite). Croque monsieur, 4/5 (kids' favourite). I also ordered an oat milk latte with vanilla syrup, which was 5/5. Really good latte!!! They source their coffee beans from "Honest to Pete," located in Vancouver. A 1 lb bag costs $25, and I'm planning to pick one up on my next visit!

Very elegant cafe. Bright with lots of seats. I don't…read moreusually like bright lights but their pin lights were on the dimmer side which I loved. Everything looked delicious and we weren't sure what to get so we got a lemon meringue croissant to share and it was delicious! It was quite large and I'm glad I didn't get a whole one for myself. Both their matcha latte and cappuccino were yum! Service was good; the lovely guy at the front counter helped us figure out what to order; that was appreciated. The place was buzzing with chatter and happiness. So cool!

Fior di latte cafe is my favorite cafe. I have known their products since owner started selling…read moretheir baking goods at farmers market. I am a big fan of their products since. I have been this cafe for many times, and recently dropped by to get some baking goods. What I got - Hazelnut supreme croissant and cheesy bite(cheese pull apart). Hazelnut supreme's hazelnut cream was sweet, so good. Dough could have been a bit more crispy outside. Some parts of croissant was a bit soggy. Cheese bite(pull apart) was the best pull apart I have ever had. Size was large, decent price and cheese flavor was strong. Dough was crispy outside and inside was so soft and buttery. So delicious! Highly recommend this item! Overall, I always love this cafe. I will visit here to get new item next time.

Chez Christophe, chocolatier and master baker. One can…read morereally taste the quality and the use of butter in their croissant. Cube Pistachio Croissant, excellent flavours, and I love how the cream filling was able to endure some reheating in the toaster oven the next day. I believe it's stabilised with gelatine perhaps... Almond croissant, not sweet, great buttery flavour Ham and Cheese Croissant, this was lovely, loved the topping and the smell of the baked cheese on top, however... I would love to suggest maybe a mix of an edam/gouda mix with a saltier parma... rather mild in flavour in the interior. extra points no soggy interior. If I lived only closer, this bakery is on the weekly rotation.

I visited Chez Christope for Hot Chocolate festival limited item…read more #63 Christophe Super Regno - Cookie and cream infused milk hot chocolate combined with 36% Swiss milk chocolate. Topped with mushroom shaped marshmallow and whipping cream Paired with a Pretzel croissant cube. Mushroom shaped marshmallow was so adorable! Hot chocolate tasted exactly like a Cookie and cream flavor. It was a sweet side. Very delicious. I actually loved pretzel croissant cube! It was sweet and savory, crispy on outside and pretzel pieces on the top paired with dough well. Very delicious cube!

My favorite season has arrived -- the Vancouver Croissant Crawl Festival! I visited Bjornbar bakery…read morein Burquitlam. What I got Banana Bread Croissant Flaky layers wrapped around rich banana bread, dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. I visit here very often, however, I haven't bought croissant for a while. This special item's dough was not buttery and crispy texture as before. It was a bit too light and airy. And Banana bread filling was very thin slice.. Not sure their patisserie chef or recipe has changed I can't judge based on only 1 croissant, I must try other croissant item to compare.

I got the Cheesy Bar, Fruity Bar, Lemon Meringue Bar, Mango Bar, Matcha Bar, Spumoni Bar, and…read morePistachio marzipan croissant. I love almond croissants and I also love marzipan. Unfortunately, its quite hard to find marzipan in the lower mainland. So you can imagine that I was quite excited when I saw they had one on the menu. At first glance the chocolate drizzle on top looked too little, but it was just the right amount. The all butter croissant was perfectly flaky. I heated mine up in the toaster oven for a few mins. The amount of filling that was inside amazed me. However, it would have been more enjoyable if it was more spread out, instead of a "log" of filling. Also, after warming up the pastry, the bottom was extremely oily. So oily that it was literally dripping. The meringue on the Lemon Meringue Bar was a bit deflated and dry. The lemon flavor wasn't overly powerful. The Mango Bar, mango flavor was very mild. I would have liked to taste something a bit more prominent. Also, I didnt like thay they added so much sugar to the Graham Cracker crust. The Spumoni Bar tasted mostly of coconut, but the bar was super flavorful and tasty. The Cheesy Bar cheesecake texture was nice and light. The Fruity Bar was very tasty. Although I wouldn't say that it tasted like strawberry. I liked the crunchy texture from the white chocolate covered rice krispies. I liked the Matcha it could have used a touch more matcha, but I know not everyone likes a super strong matcha flavor. My top picks would be SpumoniBar, Matcha, and Fruity Bar. However, I feel that all of the bars could use more flavor. Additionally, I would like to note the fantastic customer service that I received. I had a dog with me and she has major separation anxiety. One of the staff members noticed us and was kind enough to offer to watch the dog while I quickly ordered inside. I would rate the croissants 4.5 stars, the bars 3.8 stars and the customer service 5 stars.

Why are the nurses screaming?! Well, we brought them a box of amazing pastries from L'atelier! The…read morepure joy echoing from behind the nurses station made our heart sing. They were showing each other the flavors, and shapes, and designs. Sweet plus savory. Cutting them in half and sharing. It was the least we could do to bring these high quality goodies, made by high quality bakers, to these high quality nurses in the cardiac unit for my mother-in-law. We were so impressed with the staff at L'atelier. They know their stuff and their recommendations are top notch. The bakery itself is so cute and modern and fun. I loved that you could sit outside even in the rain because they have stellar permanent awnings.

French bakery on Broadway with lovely interior and good coffee…read more We tried the canelé, which I think is one of the best indicators of a French bakery's pastry skills. Unfortunately, this one was a bit disappointing. The interior was overly moist, the caramelized crust lacked the crispness I was hoping for, and the honeycomb structure wasn't very well developed. Overall, it was just average. We also ordered the Strawberry Pistachio Tart. The strawberries were fresh with a nice balance of sweetness, and there was a good amount of pistachio chunks. However, it lacked the layers of flavor that make a tart memorable. On the bright side, the coffee was excellent and easily my favorite part of the visit. I'd happily come back for a coffee, but I'd probably try different pastries next time.