My favorite bakery in Vancouver. I stop here every time I am in this city. This trip I went 3 days out of 5. Their food is high quality, delicious, fresh, and comforting. It's food you want to eat everyday. The bread is so good and it's the base of everything. Actually their freshly milled flour is the base. It's the perfect neighborhood spot. It's casual, friendly, and cozy. Every time I've been here, I always see families and strollers. I'd be here weekly if I lived here. So good. read more

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As expected, this place makes amazing bread. The slice of bread really stood out even though everything else we had were good. So, should not disappoint if you want baked goods. Latte is good too. The service is good, helpful staff and fairly quick. The to-go line certainly helpful. Ambience is great for a coffee shop, and a boutique flour shop. Food highlights: Slice of sourdough: amazing bread so definite worth a try. A better deal than getting a slice is to buy a loaf with some nice butter. A lot of subtle flavors that reflect the flour, not sure how to describe as there is no course like wine.. lol Galette - very crispy, also very tasty with unique taste but not as apparent as a slice of bread; beautifully baked Avocado toast - it is good but the toast is what elevates it; good punch of spice and lemon and properly boiled egg read more

I love this café! I first discovered it during COVID, when there was no table service - they operated strictly through online orders and scheduled pickups. And then, Flourist quickly became one of my favourite places for breakfast or lunch. I love the warm and welcoming ambience. The food is consistently excellent - some of my favourites include their daily sandwich, cardamom bun (SO GOOD), quiche and fresh salad. I also love their homemade branola, which pairs perfectly with my yogurt. Their coffee is also very good. The food isn't cheap but you get absolutely what you pay for. They also sell bread, prepared food, baking ingredients like their specialty flour. Service is always warm and friendly. They also have a great loyalty program, so be sure to sign up. I come here at least once a month - which means I really like it a lot. read more

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After having this cafe on my wish list for years, I finally made it to Flourist. Being a sourdough fan, I had to bring a loaf home (sadly, they don't have a slicer, so I ended up with some pretty uneven slices ). The loaf was great, with a pretty strong sour taste. I also tried their cardamom bun, but after eating so many during my time in Scandinavia, this one unfortunately fell short of the ones across the continent. I appreciate that their baked goods seem to be sourdough-based as well; however, I didn't think it meshed well with the cardamom flavor profile. The coffee was good, but not necessarily memorable. I'm curious to try their ricotta toast next time! The ambiance was quite nice, with a clean wood palette. I noticed a diverse mix of customers on a weekday afternoon, ranging from people working in the cafe to small families enjoying a coffee break. read more

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2 words cardamon bun! Delicious! Long line in a kind of hidden cafe off Commercial Drive, didn't try any of the coffees or grains but will be back for that bun. They also sell a cinnamon bun made from sourdough, wonder how that would taste as love cinnamon buns as well, next time, worth the kind of long trek to get there. read more

For dessert today, we ordered the honey cake and strawberry lemon sugar cookies. The pastries were rich, not too sweet but light as well. What a nice treat for tea time. read more

Flourist - Honey cakes and Strawberry Lemon Sugar Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Their cardamom roll was really good. It was super soft, though I haven't had a cardamom roll before so I can't compare it to other places. I'm bummed that they were already out of some of the breads I wanted were already gone by mid-afternoon, though. The people there were nice, though. It's really easy to get your food either to-go or eat-in. There's self-serve water for you if you decide to dine in. read more

The bread and cardamom bun tastes really good. Salad is fresh and combinations are very creative

I happened to be staying about a mile away from this bakery while visiting Vancouver and luckily I had heard of the brand! So of course had to check it out while in town. I stopped in for lunch one day and tried the sandwich of the day. They had a delicious vegetarian special sandwich on fresh focaccia bread. It was the best! Roasted veggies and feta cheese mixed together for the tastiest bite, yum! I also picked up one of their famous choc chip cookies for the road. It also lived up to the expectations. The inside of the bakery is really cute and I love that they sell their own baking and cooking ingredients so you can pick something up instead of going to the grocery store for specialty items. read more

Flourist - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came to this bakery after a morning at the farmers market and had a vanilla latte and London fog. Both drinks were smooth, served at the right temperature and delicious. I order the chocolate chip cookie, which they claim to be the best ever :) it was good, but not the best ever. The cashier was very kind and the atmosphere had a hipster vibe. Definitely recommend this bakery/cafe if you're in the area. read more

Flourist - Left - Vanilla Latte Right- London Fog - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Been a big fan of the Flourist for years. Branding is on point. They support local farmers; they know how to balance flavour and texture in their offerings from the bakery. So happy they are running Pizza nights now. Im usually in this area at night and often miss the business hours. Pizza offers the perfect solution to continue their services into dinner hours. Pizza nights are currently Thursdays and Fridays. The staff is always so lovely and accommodating. This evening we ordered the squash and kale pizza. Squash sauce topped with mozzarella, shaved parmesan and crispy AF kale :P We added red pepper flakes and chilli oil, as it needed just a tiny bit more flavour. Here some thinly sliced apples would have also been great, to put it over the top....it just needed one more thing for it to be a 10/10. As per usual their cinnamon bun for dessert was flawless. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for a chill date night, casual family meal, or any friend date. read more

Flourist - Pizza night: Squash kale pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I picked some baked goods, Best ever chocolate chip cookie and Seasonal bar(summer berry pie bar). Unfortunately, because of the heat wave, chocolate was melted and it turned mess but delicious indeed. They use 70% valrhona dark chocolate, but the salt on the top emphasizes sweetness. Well made cookies. The cafe is very interesting. It's like a mix of mill, cafe and gift shop. Outside patio looked cozy because of some trees around there and not so busy street attached. Perfect atmosphere for chill. read more

Flourist - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I was super excited to try this place while visiting Vancouver, so I went early before 9am on a Saturday in case items began selling out. To my disappointment, there were only cookies and a couple of pastries ready on the display case by then. I would almost want to give them one star less because of that but the staff explained that they only have one oven and suggested to come around 10am next time. Aside from that, I really liked the interior, the pastries and drinks we had were yummy, and the staff were friendly. I would recommend checking it out, but make sure not to come too early! read more

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I loved the ambiance inside Flourist! It was so welcoming, spacious, and bright!! Tried their Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4), a Savoury Bun (Feta cheese, Olives, on a Sourdough Brioche Dough $7) and the Potato and Cheese Galette ($8) I wished the chocolate chip cookie was a little more chewy or buttery, but I think its because they use a special flour which made it a little more dry in my opinion. The savoury bun was good - I enjoyed the fresh sourdough brioche dough! The potato and cheese galette was alright - would maybe suggest asking for some of the items heated up before eating! Definitely interested in coming back for their loaves though! read more

I visited late at night, so I couldn't get the sourdough baguette, but they had pizza night instead. The pizza was really good. It's a cozy place with nice and friendly staff. I really enjoyed it. read more

Today was the first time I've sat in/walked in the store. All the other times were delivery or at their front window during covid. It is very warm and pretty in decorum. I'm a brew/americano simpleton. The Americano was average. Picked up a few things along with four loaves of bread. I'm not kidding, I should've asked.... the following of slicing 4 loaves of bread with a good knife took me 25 minutes with a tumbler of water and a glass of wine. I'm exhausted because I had to sharpen the knife 5 times for those 4 loaves. The bread is dense. They really should offer to slice the bread. Pan Loaf $8 Not my favourite. Sesame Miso Loaf $10 Not my favourite. I understand why they choose miso for the umami complex. It was so mild it could've been dark soy sauce as the agent. Postive, although the flavour is not my favourite. Having a small amount is very filling and feels nutritious with how the grain is grown and processed. It's a healthy bread. read more

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The Flourist pride themselves in milled flour. The whole concept of from farm to table trend of eateries with being traceable origin is their big selling point. This concept is rooted from the age old Canadian protectionism defending Canadian business/economics from anything foreign. Had a Americano a chocolate cookie and a kale scone. Realistically speaking this is where their theory falls short of the practice. This noble concept to protect Canadiana did not actually produce better coffee or pastries. You gotta wonder was this all a gimmick?!? None of the items were particularly outstanding. Pastries portions were small and tasteless, the coffee sour. Yet you will be paying for a pretty penny. The all peachy pastel interior exuded a very bold periodic statement of fashion, you will either love it or hate it. Meh for me. EOD, there's really not much in the hood for anything of outstanding quality, so this becomes the default "hot joint". So so. It's a maybe try. read more

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Location location location ... Flourist why'd you have to be so far away!?! I need you to open up more stores ASAP! Those of you familiar with the Croatian Cultural Centre (shows, dances & events) will have no issue finding this spot. You will be coming here for a quick bite or to pick up your order (place online orders the day before) & go. There is literally nothing around here to stay for! Now to the good stuff - the baked goods & menu items totally rock! Try the Best Ever Choc Chip Cookie (literally what it's called) & the Cinnamon Buns made of sourdough which rival the ones at Grounds for Coffee. However, Flourist why don't you sell extra icing cause the only way to truly eat Cinnamon buns is when you can't see them!?!! Your taste buds will flip back to a time when foods were ... naturally organic in taste via the Epic Salad!!! However, to be honest I found it to be way too healthy for me! Yikes don't hate me cause I'm sexy! Remember to pick up a loaf of sourdough bread as well! Thank you for all the tips fellow Yelper - Arleen! Newsflash Hot Tip alert - highly recommend you call ahead or place your on-line orders the day before pickup by - 3pm as required, then head down here the next day. That way you won't be disappointed by just showing up & finding they've sold out of what you really wanted to try! You're welcome! More good news - Flourist caters to all you yoga loving, grass eating, health conscious fanatics - veganism is served for you right here! Yuck! In all seriousness please have a look at Flourists webpage in the 'about' section for an interesting read on where the grains used for baking here are sourced! Flourist is my new hot bakery! If you live in this area - consider yourself lucky! read more

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Places like this always somehow manage to show up on my radar and I will typically make a trek from my security guarded private gated trailer park community to this part of town to get my fixings. Clean bright and modern interior design is Flourist. A play on the word florist. See my pics. Give it a try. Sourdough pan load $6 ea. read more

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It feels like 2019 will be the year of bread in my life, and another one just invaded my wallet, ever creeping with its doughy hands always making money magically disappear, well here is the new place and it is one that once you arrive you are welcomed by the soft light colors of their storefront and once you enter you see a wall filled with house-brand baking ingredients. I can tell you the first time I came here was the second day, around 4 PM and they were totally sold out of bread, so I made a revenge return on Labour Day (yes.. they were open) and after the person also told us you can try out toast it stuck in my mind, and after looking at their Instagram feed of their opening 2 days it was on our agenda. We came back the next day at 10:30 AM and there was a lineup, and yes, you could smell the freshness of bread coming out of the oven. We lined up, took in the newness of this storefront and had to decide what we wanted to order. Everything really looks so good here and you really do want to try it all and we started out with a pressed yogurt toast and an Americano with a seeded pan loaf to take home (a little about that later). They provide you a number to put at your table and bring it to you when ready. They have a great place, with many baking cookbooks along the front near the counter (elevated bar-type seating) with some real good ones... like Tartine (if you know.. you know). There is different types of seating that is great, whether you are by yourself, with someone else, or with more than one other person but the substance is what you are taking from this place, is it good..... When you tell me, hey try our toast you really are not selling it to me with enough emphasis, so when we ordered this we really had no expectations except for the bread it was being served on. Something so simple in title was just so good, the pressed yogurt was a version that was so thick and dense it was like cream cheese, also on top was hazelnuts and honey. So simple, yet so good, believe the hype, believe the pictures their toast from the bread up to the toppings is amazing. The bread they are using is dense, not your quick fix and run to work type toast, this is how it is meant to be when you want to enjoy something so pure and I do have to mention the coffee they are serving is real smooth, a perfect pairing to whatever you are having here. We also had the chance to try their cheese dream and cinnamon toast and they were just as delicious, I do not think you can go wrong. Eventually we took our new loaf of bread home, and this was after a good hour and it was amazingly still warm. The bread we bought was very hearty, and very clean with the ingredients they are using, as it is their OWN FLOUR!!! It makes a huge difference and this place has become a go to whenever I am thinking of bread... I am thinking of their sourdough, that will be a next time purchase. So whether you want to buy what they make, or buy what they are using to make bread (even their house made sourdough starter) you can. Looking forward to the next time they "Take my $$$!" read more

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Let me start with a short conclusion at the beginning of the review. This coffee shop is great except parking condition in the neighbourhood. I came here to try their coffee and pastry because the rating was very high. It was a right decision to do so! I loved their latte and pastries such as cookies, brownie and buttermilk scone. The customers and I could clearly see all the food right at the glass transparent food shelves. The most interesting part was the bread area at the front of the coffee shop. I went here a couple of time. They were serving bread samples of different type of bread, so I could try different bread with different flavours. All of them were great! There was a fridge that I or customers could buy a dough and bake the bread at home. Very cool! The menu is not high but has plenty of options for beverages and food. They use Apple Pay too. Pretty good and convenient. Waiting for the coffee was fast. One more special area was that I could see how they made the dough in a room with glass windows. The machine was made with wood. Very very cool that you may want to stand there and look at how a staff there makes the dough and bread. The seating area was very comfortable and there was plenty of seats and tables. There was a long countertop table with magazines or books for people to read. Very good ideas!! The owner of the coffee shop must hire an interior designer to design everything well in the coffee shop. I love coming here for coffee and pastries or food. The only one thing that I didn't like was looking for parking in the neighbourhood. The streets were full of cars. We had to park far away and walked to the coffee shop. If you were going to take a busy, probably this would be a better way to get to the coffee shop. There was a skytrain track near the neighbourhood but if you were going to take a skytrain, it was a long walk. I felt this coffee shop was more for the people who live in the neighbourhood. read more

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New place in town that popped up in my Yelp suggestions. It's a really snazzy bakery coffee shop that has both a retail side and a larger seating area for eating in. The Americano I got was reasonably priced but the pricing for their artisanal creations isn't cheap - however it is well-reflected in the high quality ingredients. As a treat once in awhile I'd go here to get some delicious baking for someone or to chat over coffee in their beautiful space. The staff also are all very happy and laid back which was nice to see. Treat yourself! The brownie slab is super worth it at $4! Also limited 2 hour street parking is available right out front. read more

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The bread and pastries were good. But the cashier girl was so rude, no smile whatsoever, felt like I was looked down upon at a "hip and trendy" place where I didn't belong. They should hire more friendly staff who are happy to help customers. Also after we left, my husband had to go back in to grab a cutlery, he told me that she(cashier) and barista were laughing and talking about us. I will still go back for the food though. read more

Very friendly, nice atmosphere, but meh food (my dish at least). The bread of the avocado toast was very thick (as in "would have been good at a Japanese toast place" thick) and soggy underneath. Nice touch with the lemon though. The tomato jam tasted good, but the skins were off-putting. The jammy egg on top was nice, but awkwardly placed for eating. read more

I only had americano with two sugar, but really good coffee :)! I'll try bakery things next time. They had sourdough bread with faces on display which was fun :D read more

Flourist - Smile! - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Review only for coffee because I still need to try the baked goods. Coffee was excellent. Had a latte and it was really good. The inside looks really cute, looking forward to come back one day once seating is open. Take out system is well made and is very efficient. Come by if you are in the area. read more

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A giant leap for coffee shops! An absolutely lovely space to sit in and food that is far superior to what you normally expect from a coffee shop. read more

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Nice ambience but frankly way over priced and perhaps over rated for what it actually is. Food is good but nothing to rave about, so not worth the price IMHO read more

This spot is definitely worth checking out if not its coffee, then its bread, if not for their bread then its baked goods. It is bright, spacious and has this airy feel. It reminds me of long grain wheat, maybe because of the light color scheme in decor. I ordered the sweet gallette. Pressed greek yogurt, with hazelnuts and honey drizzled on top and some type of green herb lightly sprinkled. The bread was made in house where they milled their own flour to make. It's supposed to be sourdough but it's not super strong. The thickness of the yogurt, crunch of the nuts and hint of honey all in one bite was absolutely heaven. But heaven does cost a bit...$8 for the toast. The cookies are $3 each and we waited til freshly baked ones came out. Well worth the wait! There is a mini grocery section to buy their milled flour, wheatberries, tools, and cookbooks. The books are displayed so you can pick one up to browse while sipping your coffee. I don't know how busy it gets on weekends but it was pretty peaceful on a weekday and I am looking forward to revisiting soon! read more

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Aside from the unsightly skytrain, the location, the zen-like decor, are just the perfect backdrop to great tasting bread made by local artisans. One of the tastiest breads I have tried, with sweet backend notes, it is delicious on its own without any spreads or butter. read more

Flourist - boule sourdough - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It was late in the afternoon on a lazy Sunday. I was kind of feeling lazy and beginning to drag... time for a coffee break and a snack pick me up! We dropped off my mom and we were in the East End and my gf found the Flourist to try! It's off the beaten path in a obscure industrial part of Commercial Drive... You have to look for it to find it. It's not something you'll see from the Main Street. I like the Flourist... It's a comfortable environment and the food and offerings are pretty healthy looking.... The reason this place is called the Flourist is they mill their own flour.... you'll see from my pictures.... I had an Americano Misto and my gf had a mocha... we shared 3 cookies.. All pretty good.... Nice comfortable place to have a coffee break. Great cuz this place isn't super busy yet. We also ended up buying 2 loaves of bread... olive bread and a flatbread... Yummy! read more

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they played two carly rae jepsen albums back to back! obsessed. great taste. love the chocolate chip cookies - sooooo good and a lil salty in a very fun and delicious way! read more

Yes, yes, yes! This possibly be my new favourite place this year. I have been wanting to go as this is like a food enthusiast's heaven. Fresh milled flour? Yes please. Parking was a bit tricky but I found street parking a street behind the building. I would assume it won't be as "crazy" after the holiday. The interior was bright and modern, there's the long bar near the counter with cookbooks lined up for you to browse and go through while you're there (and they sell them too!). The service was really efficient and the staff are very pleasant. They served Parallel 49 coffee and my cappuccino was done with perfection. I had the savoury gallette, (onion and mushroom) and was blown away. The crust was nice and flaky, and the savoury filling was delicious. My friend (who went through bags of their flour to make her own breads) order a piece of brownie. Again, it was a brownie done right, perfect density, decadent with the right amount of sweetness. Though my stop was really quick this time as I was pressed for time, but I am SO.EXCITED to come back again soon! read more

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I'm glad I made it out to this place. As I love fresh baked bread with grains, this was the perfect spot to get it. I ordered the seedy rye bread; it's fresh, delicious and the perfect texture. It costs $8 for a loaf, but it's worth it. They also have some healthy and sweet food options. It all looked good, but I didn't try any of it. I also looked around at the seating area - it's spacious, lots of room for customers. It was also busy, which is an indication of a good place to eat. I definitely recommend coming here for bread. I'd like to return to taste the other food and coffee here. read more

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Vegan tahini cookie was way better than last time, and is now one of my fav vegan cookies in van. It's not too sweet and the tahini gives the cookie a nice complexity. The miso loaf that I got was unfortunately a bit disappointing, especially in terms of texture (kinda dry and chewy). The vegan burger patties were pretty good in terms of flavour, but way smaller than I expected and thus not really worth the price in my opinion. They are also slightly mushy which may bother some people but I didn't mind. However, I would recommend sticking to their baked goods. read more

Flourist - Brownie Slab - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This pleasant shop was such an unexpected find. I was in the neighbourhood on foot for a business meeting and needed a quick close-by place for lunch. It has a really lovely atmosphere and lunch was served very quickly. I ordered the seasonal salad which was very tasty. Lots a fresh and lovely flavours. The bread I had with my lunch also convinced me to purchase a loaf to take home! Delicious! read more

Flourist - Seasonal Salad (Feb 2020) - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Very good flavours Bread is really good Tips option, for that kind of pick up, is pretty annoying, specially these days read more

I've been buying bread, grains and legumes from them at pop-ups and various specialty stores. Now their permanent store carries the same things and I'm so thrilled. They also have plenty of space to sit and eat from their small menu of toasts, grain salads, savoury galettes, sweets and hot drinks. They source their grains from small Canadian farms and grind them fresh and shelve them in the fridge in paper bags. You can buy fresh legumes in glass jars which you pay a deposit and return for refund or refill. Everything is fresh fresh fresh! read more

Flourist - Blueberry jam cookies. - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I love this place. It is so beautiful and the food was delicious. I ordered a salad, which was healthy and filling. I wish I had room for some of their sweet offerings! The service is friendly, it is a little on the pricey side, but what a great place to meet a friend for lunch or coffee. It's more pleasant than meeting at Starbucks. I would make time to check this place out. I definitely want to go back to try more food and coffee. read more

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stopped by during a family trip to vancouver from california, and now i wish i lived here so i can come more often!!! love the atmosphere, the friendly staff, and of course, the food/breads/coffee. took us a little bit to know what we wanted to order, and they were very patient with us and answered any questions we had. we ordered a few lattes, a pressed yogurt toast (which i'm still thinking about...), and got a baguette and the seasonal salad for the road. so delicious and fresh! definitely will hit the spot that you're itching for :) read more

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