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Delicious pastries! Six of us came here on a Saturday morning and pastries galore awaited us! It was hard to narrow it down but we ended up with a mix of savory and sweet to share. We loved everything! So full of flavor, good portions and reasonably priced. I got my London Fog as well which was served in a tea pot. Perfect to wash down the pastries. A few little tables and counter seating available but for parties bigger than 4, it might be challenging to sit.
Purebread is always tempting to walk into, especially with the pastry case looking so generous and comforting. We tried a mix of baked goods along with coffee, and overall it was a solid experience. The pastries were rich and clearly well made, especially the chocolate based items which had deep flavor and weren't overly sweet. The almond pastry was buttery and satisfying, though a bit dense for my taste. Coffee was smooth and balanced, a nice pairing with the desserts, but not particularly standout. The atmosphere feels cozy and relaxed, perfect for a casual coffee break or a quick treat downtown. While some items really shine, others felt a little heavy, which is why this sits comfortably at a good rather than great for me. Still a reliable stop when you're craving something baked and comforting.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3 years ago
Wow, walking into this bakery, you're welcomed by the most gorgeous pastries. You seriously don't know what to do, and it takes a second to catch your breath as you drool thru the glass. They have so many items to choose from, and it took a while for me to finally settle on a few items. I had the Earl grey lavender scone, a slice of chocolate raspberry loaf and zucchini loaf, the avalanche, ooey gooey brownie, and cheddar corn bread. One of my favorites was the Earl grey lavender scone, which was very fragrant. The chocolate loaf was super moist and decadent. The brownie was also very decadent if you're craving something heavy and chocolatey. If you're ever in town, you seriously have to come here!!! read more
On a recent trip to Vancouver, I wanted to stop in for a quick coffee and scone. What actually happened is that I bought 9 different things within a 24 hour period. My sweet tooth was my ultimate downfall (with the OMG, crack bar, assortment of rich drizzle loafs, brownies, lemon bars, and other goodies), but the savory items (like the mushroom, gruyere and onion tart) were equally delicious. Service is fast and friendly. Expect chaos when ordering during peak hours, as many people stand undecided (and understandably so). Seating is limited, but there are plenty of places to sit outdoors nearby. Coffee is not the best in town, but still pretty good. Will definitely return the next time I am in town. read more
9 years ago
Purebred equals Pure Love My husband and I go here every Saturday and we are in love with this bakery. We try something new each week and lolve to explore all the yummy treats. I really love the bacon and egg brioche as well as there cheesy cornbread. I feel they have really put the time and energy into making great product!! Yum read more
Cute place. After running 18.5km this was my finish line my reward. Ive heard great things about this place, I was very excited. When I arrived it was busy with a long line barely any seats left. I went to the bathroom first to wash up, nice clean bathroom. I came back out to see my options. All the yummy pastries and bread are laid out nicely, makes decision making a little difficult but I stick to what I like. I ordered an almond croissant and a latte. Coffee here is Stumptown which I really enjoy. It was a bit of a wait for my coffee, but this gave me time to look around. The cafe itself is pretty nice not too big, modern with Gastown feel, several seating areas, cool stools near the front for people watching. I found the staff to be a little snobby but maybe its just busy time and they don't have time to smile or be friendly, all business here! When my coffee was ready I took a seat near the window and enjoyed my little reward! The almond croissant was a little disappointing, Ive had better but it wasn't bad either it was good. I need to come back and try out other yummy treats. The coffee was divine! Overall it was a good little treat, I will be back. read more
7 years ago
This place was delicious! Filled with fresh baked goods and great coffee!! I highly recommend the raspberry filled chocolate brownie! Staff was nice and the place was very clean! read more
11 years ago
This is probably my favourite bakery in Vancouver. They're almost always busy (because they're so good, of course) and you're immediately hit with smells of pastries and deliciousness as soon as you walk in. I've tried my fair share of treats here and, while I have my fan favourites, there are a few that I find a bit too sweet for my liking. That could just be me though. What I need to mention is that you can order full sized cakes here. Cakes that are mind blowing they're so good. I'm not kidding. For my birthday, I was lucky enough to get the Hummingbird cake. Cream cheese frosting with crushed pineapples and bananas baked into the cake. Oh, and there's pecans on it and it too. You don't taste the pineapples and the cake isn't overwhelming by any means. It's the perfect balance of all things good and tasty. (It's almost like banana bread with a cream cheese frosting, but even better.) The other cakes here are also winners. If you're looking for a full cake, look no further! Yum! read more
12 years ago
there's a permanent Pure Bread store near gastown!!! I found it last week and was so happy about it. Bought a chocolate almond croissant this morning for breakfast, and it's heavenly pastry! crispy on the outside, and moist inside with the filling. Only thing is that they could cut down a bit on the sweetness level, with the powdered sugar and chocolate dripping and filling, it's a bit too sweet and I was drinking bitter green Matcha tea to counter it. Aside from that, if you can afford $4 for a croissant, it's the pastry heaven! read more
11 years ago
What's my favourite pastry here? Umm ya I can't decide because it's pretty much everything I've had here! This place is such a treat :) definitely delicious! read more
11 years ago
I first visited Purebread up on Whistler and was delighted to discover they have a location in the lower Mainland as well! The store is nicely decorated, albeit not a lot of seatings. The INSANELY wide array of baked goods make me so happy, especially when a store remains fully stocked even near closing time (ahem, I'm looking at you, Faubourg). The food items are very diverse ranging from cake to loaves to bars, and even gigantic meringue cookies! My friends and I got the Hummingbird cake and the salted caramel cake. I didn't get any beverage but I had a sip of her latte - it was good. You can tell they don't take shortcuts on the ingredients - the cakes were flavourful and loaded with what was advertised. This makes the pricing actually quite competitive. I'm excited to go back and try other items they have to offer. The hardest thing is to settle down on one or two things! Another thing I really appreciate was that, they don't kick you out even though it was close to closing time. Many stores start to tell you they are about to close, or they make a big scene about clearing up their display case. Purebread just subtly turns off the music when the clock ACTUALLY hits their closing minute. I think it's a good place to get your weekly bread (did I mention they have a wide selection of breads?), grab some pastries, and sit down for a cup of coffee. read more
Been meaning to try this place for awhile, had their goodies at many farmers market and was excited to see a storefront. They have tons of savoury and sweet choice. Today opted for some sweets but it was overpoweringly sweet... The place gets packed and if you are not aggressive, you will wait forever as there isn't a system in place for ordering nor paying.. Value 3/5 Atmosphere 3/5 Service 2/5 Quality 3/5 11/20 read more
4 years ago
12 years ago
The rating's more for having a hip, trendy bakery in this growing part of the city, while not dodgy by any stretch, by it is by Victory Square so wouldn't walk here alone past midnite. Ok back to the good stuff. The croissants are good, it's up there but wouldn't say it's a knockout. But i'll come back just to try out the rest of the loaves. Worth lining up to soak in the aromas as there isn't anything else like this, so kudos to the owners. Cant' wait til their new bread pudding recipe comes out in a few weeks, I asked ;) read more
12 years ago
I have been meaning to try out this place for a few months, so alas today was the day. This a a unique bakery, different from most bakeries I have been to. All the items are deliciously and artfully displayed which make it hard to choose. The vegan bar popped out to me but I wanted something a bit different from what I usually buy. I went with the Banana Chocolate Bottom Cake. Yummy. All the portions seem worth the $4 you pay for your treats. Also I bought a coffee, Almond milk, Americano Misto. It was decent, the price is great considering two blocks away you might pay almost $5 for the same thing. Bonus for people that live in the area is that it is open on Sundays which can be hard to find a cafe open nearby. read more
7 years ago
11 years ago
The best bakery we have been to in the city in a long time. There selection is overwhelming in a good way...you will stand in aw dazzled by the beauty of all the sweet and savoury treats... They have their staples of items will have in hand... But every time we go there is always something new. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity you are getting. The atmosphere is cute and quaint.. Seating is a bit snug...but you won't mind once you dive into that yummy goodness that sits in front of you. Warning.. Multiple visits will need to be made...because everything on there menu is worth trying. read more
7 years ago
Wow!! Visiting town and this is my second trip to Purebread. The pastures are insane, the coffee delicious and the staff are exceedingly nice! This is my happy place. Amazing!! read more
They're a small little cafe located just around the corner of Meat & Bread. They serve stumptown coffee and offer quite the selection of baked goods. I tried their apple strudel. It was probably the best I've ever had. I'm going back to try their other baked goods. Their coffee was good but they could use a little bit more work on their latte pouring skills. It gets really busy in the morning and at lunch. Expect a 5-10 min wait. read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
I've been here twice before, and have gotten a lot of things (salted caramel loaf, jalapeño scone, salted caramel bar, and at least 3 other things that I can't currently remember). This time around I got a mocha shortbread cookie - full review pending. read more
This was one of the best looking and smelling patisserie in Vancouver. A variety of selection of savory and baked goods. Everyone in line took at least 10 minutes to figure out what to have !. We took the flourless chocolate cake, lavender earl grey scone, crack bar and a whole loaf of rye to take home. They all were so good ! The service was excellent and accommodating. Their suggestions and tips to pair with the breads were great !. A nice seating place as well ,very classy and contemporary. read more
Recently discovered this place. Love the bacon sour cream scone. The desserts are way too sweet for my liking. Tried three different ones and way too much sugar. I'll just stick to the breads. Expensive but portions are decent. The upside is they take credit cards. read more
7 years ago
Impressive selection of baked goods, the jalepeno and cheese scone is the best scone I've ever eaten. read more
You could spend hours here- by yourself/with company. Lovely spot, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Wide array of baked goods & great coffee. I chose to have a flourless cake with a citrus kick & thyme, paired great with the coffee. Fun to sit by the window, write & people watch. read more
7 years ago
8 years ago
Fabulous fabulous fabulous selection of pastries! Came from the States, I have always visited different bakeries in the states but this is a nice place to chill and enjoy your morning or even brunch. Worth a visit! read more
This is it. If I imagine myself walking into heaven, this is what it would look like. Piles of fresh, delectable goodies, the smell of baking bread...forget graduate school and job stability, somebody let me retire in my twenties and just move in next door and eat pastries for a living. On a short trip to Vancouver, my friend and I spotted this place on our way to lunch and had to immediately return after a much too vegetable-filled meal. We probably stared at the plethora of baked goods for a solid twenty minutes before at last deciding on a chocolate banana bread and drunken apple blondie (both yummy!). I only wish I could eat the whole store. read more
8 years ago
We were in search for a great bakery close to our hotel in downtown... and we came accross pure bread. Great service, cool lofty ambiance and excellent baked breads and sweets! Coffee was superb! Will definitely be back on our next visit to Vancouver!!! read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
We came at 8:20 with two babies, no one was here. We asked to wait inside and they refused to open 10 min earlier to let us wait inside, bad start.. Update a few minutes after 8:30 - Finally they let us in, the food and the coffee are awesome, we will be back but next time after opening hours only :) read more
7 years ago
I will be dreaming about their pastries until I can come back to Vancouver!! We tried the spinach-feta muffin (pictures here), the flourless blueberry-lemon cake, the cookies and cream cake, and one of their cheddar-bacon breakfast scones. Oh man...worth the money and the calories! read more
7 years ago
Thanks YELP for listing Purebread. I walked for 2 miles to find this opulent bakery with one of the largest selections of products usually found in a small shop. Everything I sampled was delicious! I highly recommend finding this sweet spot! read more
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