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    Purebread

    4.4 (467 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Coconut hot chocolate (hot chocolate festival special!)
    Megan K.

    Love coming to this purebread location! Always smells delicious when I walk in like fresh baked breads and some sweet treats! Everything is always made fresh. I had to get this vanilla confetti cookie because it is pink which is perfectly festive for Valentine's Day! Really delicious and still warm. Crispy edges and soft and chewy middles. The regular hot chocolate was good as well, and then tried the hot chocolate festival special, which is a coconut milk hot chocolate with coconut whip cream and toasted coconut shavings! If you love coconut and hot chocolate this is the one for you! The server was quick to ring up our order and was very kind, and even offered to warm up the cookie for me :)

    Lots of choices
    Doug L.

    We visited Purebread for brunch and all seating was taken inside so we ordered to go. Decor was inviting and we could see why people would linger here over their drinks and food. Staff were helpful and efficient. There was a nice selection and variety available that morning and it took us a little bit longer to make a choice. Bread, cookies, cakes, pastries, and more plus coffees. Apple tart was sweet with a flaky pastry and delicious. It was our favorite. The chocolate with cookie and cream icing was much too dense as well as topped with too much frosting for us. Surprisingly the frosting was quite hard so we ended up not eating it. The spinach and feta was savory but not as good as our go to spot in SoCal. The iced mocha coffee was just ok. There was a bunch of mocha bits at the bottom of the cup so our coffee was gritty. Not sure why wouldn't dissolve even after lots of stirring. We were a little bummed with the results given what we heard about this place. Looked better than tasted.

    Carrot cake loaf, sticky bun, lavender lemon loaf, blueberry scone.
    Ginna L.

    Subpar pastries that look way better than they taste. carrot cake loaf and lavender lemon loaf was dry and very dense. Sticky bun was too soggy with butter and cold. Blueberry lemon scone was actually delicious. There were flies (as I read from previous reviews too) on the pastries and they don't warm them up for you. Pros is that the service is great and the location is nice. Also they do an amazing job making the array of desserts look glorious and beautiful on display.

    what to get?!
    Nat L.

    i was curious to try a coconut cake after watching hacks. a colleague had raved about the cakes at purebread, so i decided to see for myself and headed there on a thursday afternoon around 2:00 pm. the display of baked goods was truly a feast for the eyes, with an array of pastries, cakes, and breads artfully arranged. thankfully, it wasn't too crowded--just two ladies in front of me, who were also having a tough time deciding what to get. i could understand their dilemma, as everything looked so tempting. the staff were incredibly patient and helpful, adding to the pleasant experience. the cakes at purebread looked more like dense, generously iced loaves rather than the traditional, light, airy cakes i usually get. after some deliberation and a friendly chat with the staff, i settled on two options: the coconut buttercream and the carrot cake with vanilla bean buttercream. the takeout box felt surprisingly heavy, a testament to the density of these delicious treats. of the two cakes, the coconut was my clear favourite. the aroma was wonderful--sweet and inviting, almost like a tropical breeze. the cake itself was moist and flavourful, perfectly complemented by the rich, decadent buttercream icing. the carrot cake, while also delicious, didn't quite measure up to the coconut for me. however, the vanilla bean buttercream added a lovely touch of sweetness and aroma. overall, the experience at purebread was delightful. the combination of a welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and scrumptious cakes made it a memorable visit. the coconut cake, in particular, lived up to the hype and then some, making the trip entirely worthwhile.

    Yummy
    Anne-Marie N.

    Purebread had it all. Great customer service, so many amazing and delicious choices, coffees and teas of any kind, alternative milk options. It was so good. If you have the chance to go, you should. The pastries were light and flaky. The savory options had great flavor and the sweets were perfection. Enjoyed everything I tried. Would definitely go back, again and again.

    Cheddar and pepper biscuit, Lemon Blueberry scone, Americano, and Cappuccino
    Michele T.

    We've tried some really good bakeries while visiting Vancouver, and Purebred was another good one. So many pastry items to choose from that it made decoding difficult. When we asked for recommendations, we were told that their scones and biscuits were popular items that tend to sell out. Scones and biscuits are not a hard sell for me, so that's what we ordered - a cheddar pepper biscuit warmed up and a lemon blueberry scone (so many scone flavors to choose from). Both the Americano and Cappuccino were perfect complements to the pastries - rich and bold. Both the biscuit and scone were great as well - crunchy outside and soft insides. Full of flavor and moist. Comfortable spot for us to enjoy our breakfasts before resuming our exploration of the city.

    This used to be my favorite bakery when visiting Vancouver and I would always make it a point to visit here but unfortunately the items were dry and tasted old :( did not taste same day fresh. The staff was so friendly though but unfortunately the service cannot make up for the main point of the visit :(

    Brenda K.

    Great cafe with tons of pastries to choose from. My friend and I had some coffee with snacks. She had drip coffee with cheddar (or jalapeno?) scone it was great. Cheddar scone had some Indian spices with flaky texture. Even though I'm not a fan of scone, this one was addictive. I ordered latte with coconut passionfruit loaf on the side. Latte was pretty good, but the loaf was very dry. Not the desirable texture I like, but there was a subtle scent of passionfruit. It tasted coconut-y and not too sweet at all. The overall experience was okay. Staff seemed happy and cheerful.

    Betsy R.

    The display window with all their breads and baked goods is gorgeous. With so many options it was difficult to decide what to get. The staff seemed to get that bc they were patient as we walked back and forth ogling...wishing we could try one of everything. The latte was perfectly made with a creamy froth and it paired beautifully with a very tasty pumpkin scone. If I lived in Vancouver I would def be a regular at this awesome bakery.

    Valerie Y.

    I have been coming to Purebread for years and I am always delighted at the assortment of baked goods that greets you when you walk in the door. As someone who prefers gluten-free bread and has allergies, I love the variety that Purebread offers with their treats. There are so many savory and sweet treats, not to mention the amount of freshly baked bread. In addition, their prices are great for the quality - I always walk out with more than I intended, but it never feels like I'm breaking my wallet. Some of my favorites... - Krack Bar - Meringue - ANY of the cookies - Hazelnut Chocolate Loaf - Lemon Loaf (with lavender, etc) Every time I am in Gastown I will continue coming and bringing my friends to Purebread :) Highly recommend this place

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    Made a quick stop here for a coffee and pastry. Really liked their lemon blueberry brioche.

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    $13 for an americano!? Really that is ridiculous. One espresso cake slice, 1 lemon slice and coffee $24

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    Unni Pastries

    (30 reviews)

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    Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

    A good assortment of pastries and surprisingly some savoury items for reasonable prices. There's a…read morelot of fruit forward flavour combinations like mango, strawberry and raspberry. Also a lot of red bean. For savoury, they have large paninis and lasagna. The service is friendly and there's sufficient indoor seating.

    Purebread - bakeries - Updated May 2026

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