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    To Live For Bakery

    4.6 (61 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Vegan, Cafes
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Josephine M.

    Came here for lunch with a friend. I ordered a Potato Pan Pizza and a London Fog. Both were super delish. I loved how I could taste oregano in nearly every bite of my pizza, and the London Fog was as good as any regular London Fog that I might have ordered elsewhere. It never ceases to amaze me that the food here is vegan and tastes just as good or even better than a lot of non-vegan food that's out there! Hadn't been here in awhile so in addition to lunch, I bought a couple of goodies to bring home: A Black Forest Cube Croissant and a Potato Chip cookie. I remember when To Live For first started doing croissant cubes. The very first one was filled with Nutella and I managed to get a hold of one. Back then it seemed like such a showstopped and I didn't know how they could ever top that flavor. They just keep on wowing me though with their creative flavors. This Black Forest cube croissant was sooo good! Also, the Potato Chip cookie was a perfect combination of both sweetness and saltiness, plus it was nice and soft too. I like my cookies soft. This was one of those things I didn't know I needed!

    Maya Mayuko T.

    Christmas season special item - Christmas Tree Croissant!! Christmas tree croissant filled with baileys inspired cream (alcohol-free), dusted with snowy white icing sugar and topped with a chocolate star. Bi-color croissant design with chocolate star was beautiful. Dough was nicely flaky and well crafted. Highlight was filling!! Bailey inspired cream was so delicious! I can have it forever if I don't gain weight. Highly recommend!

    So bright & modern inside
    Giselle M.

    Oh yes, we were living for To Live For Bakery! A long overdue rave review for one of my favorite bakeries in all of Vancouver. Is it vegan/plant-based and delicious? Yes! Is it staffed with friendly and helpful employees? Absolutely! Is it bright & modern, and does it have great ambiance? Without a doubt! I'd been following this bakery for a couple of years on IG and was so excited to finally get a chance to return to Vancouver (it had a been awhile). My hubby and I were staying in North Vancouver for his bday and made a point to visit To Live For and it instantly became one of our favorite places! The stars of the day were: * Flat White & Cappuccino (both strong & rich) * Chocolate Macadamia Banana Bread (would've loved it more without chocolate so the banana wasn't overpowered, but it was still excellent!) * Orange Creamsicle Cube Croissant (which was insanely good and surprisingly not overly sweet! Also first time trying a cube croissant and they're not easy to eat lol!) We just wish we could have a To Live For Bakery in the Bay Area, CA, but I guess we'll just have to visit Vancouver more often!

    Ginger bread latte
    Natalie T.

    I've been visiting To Live For for about three years now, and it's hands down my favorite bakery in town. As someone who's lactose‑sensitive, it's such a relief to enjoy every single treat here without worrying about a stomach ache. Everything is 100% vegan and totally delicious! They always have featured croissants and amazing cube croissants, and I definitely love their cake cups and cinnamon buns. Their hazelnut mousse cake is incredible, and if you're a fan of Nanaimo bars, this is my favorite place to get them. They're also my go‑to spot for super cute cupcakes. They might be a little on the pricy side, but they're decorated so beautifully, and they always have themed treats for every holiday. Plus, they sell cakes of all sizes for any occasion, and their Instagram is full of gorgeous designs. Honestly, even their sandwiches--like the breakfast sandwiches and sausage rolls--are so good that you wouldn't guess they're vegan. The owner is lovely, the space is cute, and they do awesome collaborations with local vegan vendors, so there's always something new to try. You can even find their loaves in airport cafés, and they sell them whole or by the slice. I've bought them as gifts and they freeze perfectly. I can't say enough good things about To Live For. It's definitely worth checking out if you love delicious vegan treats! Erin, the owner is really kind, so it makes it easy to support this local businsss!

    Vegan croissant breakfast sandwich and oat nog latte.  Love the cup design!
    Lana S.

    Very cute bakery in suburban Vancouver. Everything looked delicious. I had an oat nog latte and croissant breakfast sandwich. Both were very good. The outside was decorated nicely for the holidays and the staff was friendly. Limited seating on the inside so don't count on being able to sit in on a busy weekend but I sat at a table outside and although it was cold, it was perfectly fine. Would love to come back again and try more of the treats!

    Strawberry croissant
    Karen D.

    My first time in BC and this place is a great intro! I love croissants and a strawberry one caught my eye. They had some vegan options too which my party enjoyed.

    Rosalyn M.

    I remember seeing their cookies at other cafes years ago and was finally able to check them out. We went on a Sunday towards the end of the day and it was still quite busy. We were lucky to get a seat. The floors were a bit wet and dirty from the outside snow which made it a bit uncomfortable. There was a large variety of goods available and I was really impressed everything was vegan. We got a raspberry loaf and butter tart and they were very good. I also got a carrot cake slice to go. The carrot cake was great and would get again. The other 2 I probably won't as they were a bit sweet for my personal liking. I would go back to try other things, especially their breakfast sandwiches. I can see this place being a great hit with those that are vegan.

    Beautifully, flaky  croissant specialities
    Carol C.

    Beautiful bakery items, breakfast sandwiches and coffee, tea drinks are delicious and all vegan . Busy place but we found a great spot to sit and watch the cakes and other goodies being made through a large window.

    croissant, sour dough with butter
    Lindsey D.

    Recently picked up some cupcakes (sorry didn't take photos) along with a few items. Cupcakes- so very moist and I love all the flavours Sour Dough loaf- very very nice, I like their tang, and their chewy factor. Bread stayed moist even when refrigerated in my fridge throughout the week and toasted very nicely. Croissants- a bit oily for my taste, considering the size, it's very rich and it's not that flaky but more dense in weight. Berry Scone- Very nice and moist. no complaints.

    Vegan Pizza
    Vancouver B.

    Love the new trees and benches outside. It really elevates the corner. Sweets are better than the food. Pizza was on the doughy side.

    Almond croissant
    Joanna L.

    This was the first time I went to the physical cafe. I must say it is a cute place. The service is decent, and the baked goods are decadent and delicious, at least the ones I tried! This is a vegan cafe, yet I can not tell! I had the almond croissant and the chocolate hazelnut crunch bar. The chocolate treat was decadent and perfectly done. The croissant was nice and flakey, but very crispy. It is ideal with coffee or tea. I will definitely consider coming back if I happen to be in the area.

    a cupcake on a plate
    Queenie L.

    Salted caramel cruffin I loved this croissant! I've never had a vegan croissant before so I was really curious how this would taste and if it would be flakey enough. I was pleasantly surprised! I liked the donut glaze on top, it really made it taste like a donut although I do think the glaze was super sweet. I loved the rest of the croissant paired with the cream filling! oh my, I think they went so well together and matched each bite with some croissant and some cream. Totally recommend and look forward to their new flavours!

    Del A.

    Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Overall: 3/5 I had wanted to try this vegan cafe for a while and finally made it out when they had a special croissant for the Vancouver croissant festival. I was meeting a friend here on a weekday morning so arrived first and was able to snag one of the last spots available. Keep in mind that this place is quite small with few seats if you plan to come during busier times! They also have a table for kids in the middle with some toys - while this is a great concept if you have kids, it does come with quite a bit of running around and screaming which wasn't my favourite. The cruffin I got was just okay in my opinion. It was filled with caramel which was tasty but the texture of the cruffin wasn't very good in my opinion as it almost tasted stale and had no flakiness to it. I'm not sure if this was just a result of the vegan ingredients or the actual recipe but I didn't really enjoy it. Overall I'm sure this cafe is great for those with dietary restrictions but it wasn't my favourite

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    A great place. Service is always fantastic. Will be looking forward to another visit.

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    Rye bread

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    Breakfast burrito

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    Very densed nutritious muffin

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    La Saison de Patisserie - Mango custard stuffed croissant.

    Mango custard stuffed croissant.

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    Mah Milk Bar
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