New hipsterish coffee shop on Renfrew, just N of 1st Avenue. Parking is available on the side streets. The place is actually quite wide but narrow. Seating is limited inside, but there are plenty of exterior seats and benches on the outside (W and N facing). The inside has a high ceilings with all the white ductwork visible. This venue also has quite a large bakery production area. Staff are friendly and professional. I must say I was skeptical as the place was vegan. Tried their flat white, as well as their Nanaimo bar. Both were absolutely delicious. I guess the only downside to the place is that it bakes in the afternoon sun because of all the large W facing windows. Talk about a pleasant surprise. I'd gladly come by again for more coffee and bakery goodness. Highly recommended. read more

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I've been to this cute little café a few times before but on my recent visit, I finally got to sit down and enjoy some baked goods. This café features a fully vegan menu which is amazing for vegans and those who can't enjoy dairy comfortably! I was blown away by how the white chocolate strawberry croissant tasted nothing like it was short of eggs. The texture resembles an actual croissant and I would say the only difference lies in the flight drier/stiffer texture. There was a sweet filling inside that paired really well with the croissant, causing me to devour the whole thing in one sitting. Their drinks are standard and can served for here or to go. I love the ambiance and interior of the café. There is ample seating and space. I also love that they have a little section for kids with books and toys to keep them busy. Through the window, you can also see the baking facility that the café uses to prepare all their food. This is a wonderful spot to stop by in the neighbourhood and I'm glad my boyfriend lives close by so I can walk here on many occasions! read more

To Live For Bakery - L: dirty chai R: london fog white chocolate strawberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm a big fan of their savoury items: pizza, sandwiches. For the sweets, I love their cube! They have a different flavour each month (Chocolate peanut butter, Turtle, Black Forest...) What I love the most about it, everything is plant-based! read more

To Live For Bakery - Chicken caesar sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

To Live For Bakery - Ginger bread latte - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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! read more

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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. read more

To Live For Bakery - Strawberry croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was on my way home when I stopped by this bakery hoping to grab a loaf of sourdough bread. It was an absolute nightmare trying to find parking so I'd be very unlikely to return for this reason alone. Definitely one of those places that makes you wish you lived within walking distance. When I asked for a loaf of sourdough, the employee looked surprised and almost laughed at me saying they were sold out and I could try the following day. I think it was about 1pm on a Saturday. Since this is not my neighbourhood, I had no idea their bread was so popular but I told her that I was just passing through and wouldn't be in the area the next day. I ordered a cheese scone to go so that the stop wasn't a total loss. Their selection of pastries wasn't very extensive but I was in the mood for something savoury so only the cheese scone appealed to me in the moment. The scone was very tasty with a nice cheesy, buttery flavour and a crisp exterior. I'd probably get this again if I ever do return. read more

Beautiful space, lovely staff, good baked goods and drinks. All in all, stellar neighborhood cafe that is vegan oriented. Beware line ups. This place gets really busy, especially on the weekends. Wait times vary but baked goods usually sell out quickly by noon-early afternoon. I highly recommend the lemon loaf. There's something about the crunchy texture from the millet that makes it extra special. Definitely fragrant of lemon but not too sweet! read more

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. read more

To Live For Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

To Live For Bakery - Beautifully, flaky croissant specialities - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Ok, I need to preface this by saying by no means do I have a big sweet tooth; if anything it's a very mild sweet tooth. Alright, with that out of the way, I've been meaning to visit this place for a long while. Last month, I picked 2 croissants to snack on throughout the day: an almond and a pistachio. These were really good. Texture didn't feel too heavy or too light but maybe just right. The almond had that classic flavor while the pistachio was a unique mix of fresh topping plus extract/essence(?). Lots of interesting variety both sweet & savory (bookmarked!). They made a great flavored oat decaf latte using one of their "housemade" syrups I forget offhand. The staff were super cool & friendly. I also asked about recommendations based on my preferences and they happily obliged. The space is wonderfully minimalistic, clean & bright. If I had to nitpick, it'd be nice to pick at least 1 wall/ceiling as a dark earthy shade close to a green/teal. Neat selection of indoor & outdoor seating and location is residential not too far a walk from transportation. read more

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. read more

To Live For Bakery - croissant, sour dough with butter - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I live in the US but happily make the drive up to Canada to visit To Live For! This is my favorite bakery of all time. Every single item is a stunning (and of course, absolutely delicious) work of art. Highly recommend to all - don't miss out! read more

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

To Live For Bakery - Vegan Pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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. read more

To Live For Bakery - Almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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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! read more

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To Live For is a gem if you love fresh, plant-based treats. Their baked goods and breakfast items are amazing and love that they have a little table for kids with colouring pages, books and construction tiles. read more

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 read more

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We were in the area and decided to stop by to grab a coffee to go. The pastries and cakes looked amazing that we also ended up grabbing a raspberry matcha cube croissant as well. This is a great neighbourhood cafe. Service was fast. My latte tasted as expected. I really enjoyed the aesthetics in this cafe. The loud music, the chatty customers in the background and then people watching while I enjoyed my latte. You can also watch staff baking in the kitchen area. Definitely, this cafe is worthy of a revisit when I am in the area. read more

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LOVE TO SEE IT!!!!! sincerely appreciate all of the good Erin is putting into the world. I've always said when I made it up to Vancouver I would finally try To Live For. We had the egg croissant breakfast sammy, sausage roll, chocolate croissant, cinnamon roll and then took a cookie and banana bread to go. Plus coffees. ALL SO AMAZING!! Delicious flavors, moist pastries. Proving that we need to harm zero animals to make incredible food. Bravo!!!! read more

To Live For Bakery - Cinnamon roll - yum!!!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So happy when To Live For opened up their first location in my hood! This is a vegan friendly and dog friendly cafe with spectacular baked goods. The line moves quickly, but come in earlier during day so they don't sell out of your favourites! I got the following haul with Too Good To Go and the goods were still fresh and was not stale. I had their berry scone before and liked the savoury alternative, the "cheddar" scone even more! Sourdough baked goods are my personal favourite, and their version does not disappoint! I freeze half the loaf as I can't eat it that fast and toasted, it's like it just came out of the oven. I can't wait to try their birthday cakes and cupcakes!! read more

To Live For Bakery - Sourdough bread, berry scone, cheddar scone, sourdough breakfast muffin, chocolate croissant cube - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

In the last few months, I've been dairy free in my personal life and I love desserts... so my struggle is often finding places that'll do dairy free or vegan desserts. I came across To Live For in my research and needed to try it. It's such a cute little space. Decorated beautifully and clean... they have decent amount of selection in their pastries which is kind of nice and it's also nice to know they have vegan cakes as well. Do keep in mind though that it's not a super big space so not too much seating is available if that's something you wanna do. Do be prepared for a grab and go read more

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Cute vegan cafe! I follow them on social media, today I happen to be in the neighbourhood. I originally didn't know it was a vegan bakery. Street parking. Right away when you open the door you are greeted with fresh baked goods. Yumm. First off, I noticed the prices it was affordable, most bakeries I've been going to lately its a lot more. I ordered two croissant, one lemon meringue and a regular one to go and a small coffee just over $14! I took my coffee and sat down. Cute seating areas, also has play area and books for kids. The pastry was yummy flaky and tasty. You get the "buttery" taste you want from a croissant. It was a great first visit. read more

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Moist, not overly sweet and completely adorable! I would recommend anyone who is looking for a vegan cake to come here. It is seriously one of the best vegan cake I have ever had. Can't wait to try more of your creation! read more

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I remember hearing someone talk about this place early in December, not knowing where it is and then while somehow looking for a place for a coffee, drove right by and decided to double back and go in, and now it seems like a regular place for me and my friend to come and have a good cup of coffee. I love how this place is promoting a vegan way of appreciating baked goods, something that this city is lacking, and something I can only fine comparable up in Whistler (IYKYK), that said this place is very welcoming, once you come in, see the high ceilings, the counter right at the front filled with vegan baked goods (really, no butter?) and see a good assortment of seating area, from wall like booths, to front window seats, to log stump tables, to even children's seating, it's a great place for all ages. There is also a view of the kitchen, where on any given time you can see them making these tall beautiful cakes and other things. I have had the chance to already try their croissant and their lemon coconut loaf and these have been some go-to's with my cup of coffee. On any given time you will see the owner Erin, who is so great at recognizing faces, as she picked us out when we came just the second time, and seeing her passion come out in this space, all I gotta say is, welcome to the neighbourhood. The only odd thing I have to say about this place is the front door... still to this day I always get mixed up when I come up to the door and I usually pull the handle (like most businesses when you come from the outside... in) and when I leave I also push.. and yet I have to pull. Get a chance, check this place out, and if you are looking for the next vegan bakery... in this city... this is it! read more

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I was introduced to To Live For through their cookies and loaf slices that you can find all around the city, but it wasn't until much later that I realized they have a cafe with a bigger selection of baked goods plus breakfast sandwiches and drinks. Everything is vegan here! It was very busy (Sunday early afternoon) and the cafe isn't very big, but lots of people were ordering to go, so I was able to get a seat at the long counter by the window. There's two tables with toys and picture books for kids, so it's very family-friendly in that regard, but between the young kids, steady crowd, and relatively loud music (loud by coffee shop standards, still quieter than what you'd usually get at a bar), I could see where the environment could be overstimulating, and it's definitely not a place where you'd go to work/study. Despite how busy it was, the staff were coming out when they could to clean tables and the bathroom between customers. I ordered... Sausage and egg English muffin breakfast sandwich: A simple, classic breakfast sandwich made vegan. They have hot sauces at the condiment stand - homemade(?) quality stuff, not generic hot sauces from the grocery store shelf. I added the pili pili sauce to my sandwich and it added lots of flavour. The sandwich didn't blow me away, since it was just good but basic vegan sausage and egg patties with sliced vegan cheese. A little more arugula would have been nice too. It was satisfying though! Only $7.75, a great price! Hazelnut mousse cake: The hazelnut mousse and frosting were so tasty and I loved the texture of the mousse! The texture of the cake was just okay, it was a bit dry. It was a little messy to eat because the mousse layer in the middle was denser than the cake layers on either side, so the bottom cake layer would get crushed under the mousse. This was $6 which was also a very reasonable price. Iced cherry blossom latte (seasonal): This was different from a lot of cherry blossom-themed drinks I've tried because the floral flavour was very subtle instead of being the main feature. It was really good, though, adding an interesting undertone to the drink! I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the coffee itself, it was a good latte even without the added flavour. I thought it was pricy at $7 for 12 oz. Not the absolute most impressive, but still a very solid vegan cafe. I would consider visiting again and I definitely will get more of their baked goods from other stores around the city that sell them. read more

To Live For Bakery - English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich with Sausage + Hazelnut Mousse Cake + Cherry Blossom Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful little bakery. Clean and contemporary and vegan :D Highlights: The Pecan cinnamon bun that all my coworkers fought over even though none of them were vegans. Cheddar scone that's moist, decadent and addictive Fresh sourdough!!! As good as sourdough gets :P Petit pain chocolat that is easily best vegan choc croissant I've ever had. Chocolate cookie that's been my favourite for many years. (Was available previous to bakery opening). I have already become a regular and couldn't be happier with the consistency (of the quality of baked goods) and the friendly staff. Thank you Erin for opening such a dreamy little spot that everyone can enjoy!!! read more

To Live For Bakery - OUTSTANDING SELECTION OF VEGAN BAKED GOODS! - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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

Came on a Saturday at around 1pm and the place was popping! We ordered a couple items to go. We got the croissant and a carrot cake. The croissant was surprisingly crispy on the outside. The inside was more like bread. Definitely has its charm The carrot cake was definitely on the sweeter side. The cake itself was definitely a bit wet. When I stuck my fork into it it kind of broke apart as well. But the carrot flavour was prominent and I definitely got a hint of cinnamon coming through. I would give this place a 3.5 if Yelp allowed half stars. The .5 stars from a 4 is because the place is really narrow so there's not a lot of seating if it's already full inside. Thus I wasn't able to get a drink to enjoy there. I loved the interior and exterior of the place. Service was super nice and friendly. The baked goods are well priced for the quality given. This bakery is definitely a nice addition to the neighbourhood. Excited to come back to try their other goods. read more

To Live For Bakery - Cfoidsant - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Terrific place! Food, service, ambiance -- all a winner here. Extra shout out to Hilli and Emmanuel for their friendly and very helpful service at the counter. You can watch the bakers prepare the goodies from a little window inside the cafe, which is amusing in itself. Terrific vibes inside with little kids reading playtime stories, young people using their laptops, and plenty of daylight and space to sit. By far my favorite thing from ALL the things I ate were the pizza with savory white sauce, double chocolate chip cookie, and pain au chocolate. You cannot go wrong if you order these. Love that everything is vegan! read more

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Delicious Walking in off the street, there is nothing that would scream VEGAN at you. The pastry case looked like any other bakery. We had a cinnamon bun and almond croissant both were delicious The atmosphere to sit and enjoy your OAT latte was charming. Loved our experience here and will be back read more

To Live For Bakery - Cinnamon bun and latte - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The atmosphere of TLFB is one I will praise probably for the rest of my days! Very earnest and kind staff serving up delicious - and I mean DELICIOUS - plant-based pastries, breakfast items, and beverages. Their breakfast sandwiches are sublime, and their standard as well as season croissants are unlike any non-vegan croissant or vegan croissant I have ever had. And accessibility and intersectionality are always at the forefront of their mind. Love them!! read more

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To Live For has been on my list to visit for awhile and I'm so glad that today I made that visit happen. Such a great community vibe about this bakery - there was a steady flow of foot traffic dropping in to grab a coffee and pastry to go. The staff were so friendly and helpful and really all seemed to love their jobs. My latte was not only beautiful but delish. And the food!! The carrot cake was ah-mazing!! So delicious - and you'd never know it wasn't real cream cheese icing! The hazelnut mousse cake was so rich and creamy - like a wonderful Ferraro Rocher!! Would definitely come back and buy a condo across the street so I could visit daily!! read more

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Foods are really nice! I take out them and ate it for a long time. There was a seat inside. When I asked them to explain about the menu, they kindly let me know. read more

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A colleague mentioned this place so I tried it out on a trip to Vancouver. I was very impressed with the selection of vegan pastries which were delicious. Surprisingly the coffee was also very good. Highly recommend whether you're vegan or not. Friendly staff and very clean. Everything made fresh. read more

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Such a cute little spot! Happened to stop by when it wasn't too busy. They have a table for colouring for toddlers and some books as well. Fried the Boston cube which was delicious. Think I'll be back with my little one! Got a peek of Erin Ireland too! read more

To Live For Bakery - Boston cream - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

LOVED IT!!! We bought my birthday cake from To Live For and it was one of the best cakes I have ever had in my entire life. To Live For bakery has really good staff who served us our beautiful and extremely yummy chocolate cake and I am very ready to try more of their cakes, pastries, croissants, cupcakes, and much more. read more