The owners are so nice and accommodating. I had the wrong date for a cake order and when I went to pick it up I was too early. They graciously offered to make it on the spot. I came here because my niece had bought the same mango cake in the past and it was so fresh and delicious. And the price is so much more reasonable. The entire cake is covered in mango and the filling also had mango. And they use fresh cream. The place is unassuming and sparse and the wall is covered in photos of mostly wedding cakes sent in by the people who ordered here thanking the couple who made their a perfect with great cakes. I will definitely be coming back here to order a durian cake! read more

In the spirit of International Women's Day, I would like to leave a 5 star review for local bakery owner, Helen. Awesome foods -- I.e. very very yummy cake! Ordered an 8 inch fresh mango cake for $65 and it definitely delivered the WOW factor!! She made the cake fresh, on the day of pickup and it's truly one of the best fresh mango cake I have had. I was impressed at how the mangoes were so sweet and fresh and yes, all natural, with no sugar coating. And the cream on cake was excellent - fresh and luxurious feeling. I loved how the cream on cake did not overpower mangoes, perfect sweetness with very smooth texture, bringing out the mango fruity taste and pairs perfectly with the vanilla sponge cake which is light and fluffy. Everyone, from young pre-teen to old senior age, enjoyed this bday cake after dinner. The 8" cake was more than enough to share between our dinner party of 12 with various diet restrictions - some wanted bigger slice while some could only sample a taste of sugar and still other foodies like myself who hoarded a second slice lol. This cake was deserving of driving across town against rush hour Hastings traffic to pick up and Yan Bakery may become the only place I would go for fresh mango cakes in Vancouver. IMO, Helen's fresh mango cake was way way better than La Foret, Maxim, St Germaine's or T&T, just to name a few places where I have ordered mango cakes. I think Helen is a great bakery owner because cakes delivered met expectations. I can feel the baker's dedication at Yan's as each cake uses fresh ingredients and made to order. My other favorite cake would be the Raspberry Chantilly Cake from Whole Foods, though pre-made, that cake also shares same success elements of awesome fresh cake ingredients and impeccable tasting cream. No ambiance factor to comment because this is a bakery dedicated to making custom cake orders for birthday or weddings so there is no fancy decor in shop. I didn't find other baked goods sold here and no dine-in option for coffee. Located in a strip mall so there's free parking available when picking up cakes...convenient and free parking is always a plus in Vancouver! All in all, Helen is a good business owner with great attention to detail, she and her husband makes a good team in ensuring cakes are prepared well and ready for on time pickup - granting them 5 stars for both food and service. read more

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Great little bakery on Hastings. Love their fresh mango cake. Delicious whipped cream and sweet fresh mango. Cake wasn't too sweet. read more

Yan Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Helen is so nice and makes the best mango cake in Vancouver. Will be ordering all my birthday cakes from her. Told all my friends to order her cakes. So fresh and delicious! read more

Fresh Mango Specialist!! Prolly got the last order of the mango cake for the season, yesterday. It still looks and tastes amazing. Thanks Helen. Wishing you the best of luck in your new store!! read more

We ordered our wedding cake from them. I remembered contacting them and going in for a cake tasting. It felt like it was yesterday. They can do any design you want and they even delivered the cake to the restaurant for us. Helen is super friendly and we absolutely loved the cake and design. There are several flavours of the sponge and fillings to choose from. We received many positive feed back from our guests for the cake and some even asked where we got the cake. We got a vanilla sponge cake with assorted fruit filling. The sponge cake was fluffy and soft and not too sweet so it paired perfectly with the fruit filling. We couldn't ask for more. 5 stars well deserved! read more

Yan Bakery - Wedding cake with assorted fruit and vanilla sponge cake - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I hate to leave a review like this because Helen is nice to talk to. But I got a custom order cake for my mom's 70th birthday. I was promised fresh fruit but the fruit was still frozen when we bit into it. The cake box was actually too small for this cake so the front of it got smudged. The cake was red and the red dye smeared onto whatever touched it. We left the rest of the cake uneaten. read more

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Been ordering cakes from Yan's Bakery for many years. Yan's Bakery cakes has never failed to impress those whom I share the cake with. read more

Yan Bakery - Simple yet Beautiful - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I had to order few cakes recently due to multiple celebrations. I decided to go with Yans as I love their sponge cakes. I emailed Helen (email address on their webpage) to inquire as I needed some special designs. She replied promptly and was open to make the modifications I requested and give me suggestions. The pricing was also very fair! I ended up ordering 3 cakes in total. One coffee flavour sponge cake with cream One vanilla sponge cake with fruits and cream One matcha sponge cake with lychee. They were all very good and the sponge cake was fluffy and not too sweet! Everything I love about an Asian style birthday cake ! Would definitely order from again! *pictures were edited to remove the writings of the name read more

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Yan bakery is a Chinese cake shop in a nondescript strip mall. Absolutely nothing fancy about its appearance that'll attract walk-in traffic, in fact it gets worse inside when you're surrounded by yellowing wedding cake displays with only a handful of almond cookies available for sale. And yet they've continued to be quite popular among cake buyers, reason: unbeatable value. And that's more than enough to keep their patrons coming back again and again and again... read more

For the fresh mango cake for my Dad's birthday and he loved it! Everyone said it was excellent. Thanks!

We got my son's 1st birthday cake from Yan Bakery. Not the typical Asian fruit cake you get from an Asian bakery. Vanilla sponge cake with mango mousse filling and vanilla buttercream icing. Our guests were so surprised and amazed by the taste of the cake. Helen was great. She provided us with an exact replica of the cake we were looking for. We got price quotes from 5 places and Helen provided us with the best price out there. Highly recommend getting a cake here! read more

Yan Bakery - 1st Birthday cake - a blue ombré rosette buttercream frosting sponge cake with mango mousse filling! - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This little bakery has the best cakes especially the fruit sponge and mango cakes. Helen is a delight to deal with she is so kind and accommodating. I ordered a birthday cake the night before (brain lapse) and even though she was so busy she manage to get my daughters cake ready the next day. The cakes are always so moist and delicious as they never disappoint. I've been ordering cakes from there for every occasion since I found out about this little gem 5 years ago. Go order your cakes from there I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

The process to order a fruit cake over the phone was easy and I was advised that they accept cash only. As it was for a birthday, I was offered a complementary candle to go with the order. The cake itself was good, sponge-y filled with fresh fruit and cream. read more

This is the best bakery for cakes for any occasion. I ordered my son's birthday cakes here every year and my wedding cake. Helen's cake not only looks good but also tastes good. The price is very reasonable as well. read more

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I called and spoke to Helen a few weeks back! She was great and managed to have a large cake ready for collection within 3 hours. The cake was a fruit sponge. Lovely filling and fruit. Sponge was deelish too! Thank you Helen for being amazing and pulling off a last minute cake! To note: 24-48 hours is generally required for a custom cake! My work colleague Amy was super happy! read more

Yan Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

There are certainly many big name cake shops in Metro Vancouver but I love the friendly and helpful husband & wife team at Yan Bakery. They recently provided a beautiful cake for my dad's 95th birthday. The cake was light and airy; not too sweet and so delicious. Everyone raved about it, so we will definitely order from them again. Highly recommended. read more

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I'm absolutely addicted to these cakes. I've only tried the sponge cake with fresh cream but it's completely delectable. The cake is light and airy and the fresh cream is so smooth and just the right sweetness. The cake just melts on your tongue. The bakery itself is small and has no ambiance to speak of, but trust me, the cakes are well worth it. read more

The best fresh mango cake! Light and fluffy and fresh each time. Ordering is easy as Helen is prompt with emails. Have also tried the fresh strawberry cake which was also delicious. read more

The only thing I order here is the Fresh Mango Cake. I get this cake every year on my birthday and now all my friends want this cake for their birthdays too! This cake is a simple sponge cake (Chinese sponge cake) with a layer of fresh cream and mango chunks in the middle and topped with fresh mango slices, berries and other fruits on top. This cake is $20 for a 8 inch (I think it was 8 inches...could be 6 inches) and they can finish making one within 40 minutes. Sadly, I have yet to try their other cakes. But you cannot go wrong with this one! O yes, I recommend getting this cake in the summer, as mangoes are much tastier during the summer time. And I also recommend eating this cake asap. Parking is free and right in front of the store. read more

Delicious cake at a decent price. Beautiful cakes that can be customized with fondant cake topper or edible printed photos. My favorite is the lychee& mango mousse cake. Lychee mousse is decent, mango mousse is good.. But combined together is heavenly! When in season, get their fresh mango cakes. For those who like durian, they got a fresh and light one that I enjoyed. I have yet to be disappointed with any of their flavoured mousse cakes. Chocolate, strawberry with fresh strawberry bits, coconut.. The list goes on. read more

I really like this little cake shop. The lady working seemed very anxious to help and give suggestions. I like they had an album of cakes to choose from. This place is nothing fancy. Your came tasting isn't going to be fancy but the quality, service, and price is worth it. We ordered a 5 tier wedding cake for a good price. Other places would of charged me at least $1500! read more

5 years ago, we ordered our wedding cake from Yan Bakery. Ever since we've been a customer, for our son's baby shower, birthdays, and just to celebrate any anniversary! One of our favourite bakeries. Must try, if you are still thinking about it! Don't forget to order ahead as they don't normally have cakes premade. read more

If you like asian cakes, this is a great place for wedding cakes! I order my wedding cake here and the cake was nice , fluffy and not too sweet . Price is reasonable than most places. Highly recommend ! read more

thanks to yan . we had a engagement party and through the website we found this bakery. we love love love the cake . so light and not too sweet and the decoration was exactly what we ask for . in the party every one asking for the address. and the price was very reasonable. read more

My first time here was in spring of 2012. I didn't know a bakery exist here because I seldom drive along East Hastings and I don't live in the area. However, I was referred to this bakery by a friend who had her wedding cake made here. She said everything about the place was positive so I went there to give this place a try for MY birthday cake. I ordered blueberry mousse cake and it was just delicious! Ever since then I have been going back to Yan Bakery for more birthday cakes and wedding cake. The only issue I had was with the wedding cake as it arrived late because the driver had an incident along the way and Helen had to deliver the cake herself. Overall, I have positive experience with Yan Bakery. Yan Bakery is easy to find. It's 1.5 block east of Victoria Drive on East Hastings. Same strip mall as 7-11. There is free parking in strip mall. read more

My boyfriend loves Durian so I ordered durian cake for his birthday and he literally loves it and now I order it every year on his b day hehe. They use real cream and the sponge cake is moist, soft and delicate! I have not tried their other cakes but highly recommend their durian cake if you are durian lover! read more

Our wedding planner Jessie recommended Yan Bakery to us when we couldn't find a wedding cake baker at a reasonable price. The cake itself was well enjoyed by our guests, with a very light and fluffy texture-just what a wedding cake should be! They did a wonderful job in creating a cake that matched the overall theme of the event and looked beautiful in the venue itself. Thank you Yan for your delicious cake at such a reasonable price! We love your business! read more

Been getting cakes from Yan bakery since I was a kid and it is by far the best fresh fruit cake ever. Order in advanced and it is cash only but their cakes are refreshing, light and not super sweet. read more

This bakery always buys the best quality fruits from my dad. Their cake with fresh mango slices draping along the sides is so light and fluffy. Moreover, they make the lightest black forest cake! Usually black forest cakes are cumbersome tasting, but theirs is like a delicious cloud. The shop is family-run, so the service is always friendly and prompt. I have had many a birthday cake from this establishment. read more

Small family-run bakery on the East side of Vancouver. It is not the glamorous/posh bakery-please don't judge a book by its cover as they say! They make custom made cakes for you if you like, in a timely manner, provide wonderful/friendly customer service! Helen/Yan Bakery is full of energy & spirit! She is flexible, creative, practical and reliable! We had our custom-made Wedding cake from Yan Bakery, sponge cake, fresh fruit with mango, butter cream--it was beautifully decorated to what we envisioned, delivered and set-up perfectly on time at our venue, the cake could be left out on display for HOURS (6 HOURS & DOESN'T SPOIL) and our guests RAVED about it & took many pictures! The cake is also not too sweet and heavy! Similar to all the 5-Star reviews, this bakery is incredible for its quality, dollar for value and customer service!! Other Bakeries we inquired about for wedding cakes charge an arm and a leg; definitely consider Yan Bakery for any of your Special Occasions! You will be very highly pleased/impressed with the quality and appearance of your cake and... your wallet/purse will be so highly grateful as well! Right when you enter, you will see a wide-array of "thank you" cards/notes from happy/appreciative customers! read more

1st time ordering Mango cake, saw all the great reviews. I've ordered a 8inch mango cake for $43. The price is more than other Chinese bakeries so I had big expectations. I drove all the way from Coquitlam just to purchase and try this mango cake. So, here's mine...definitely delicious and more fluffier than your TnT or maxim bakery however, i was a little disappointed in the top mango layering. I thought they could of used a few more layers of overlapping mangoes; i mean you are paying for more. I like the fact that they didn't put a glaze on top of the mangoes, this made it taste even more fresh. In summary, delicious fresh fluffy mango cake, but needs to load up the mangoes. In not sure if I would drive all the way from Coquitlam again, it didn't give me the wow factor! read more

I love this bakery. It was recommended to me by a friend and it was recommended to my friend from her friend. The store doesn't sell any pastries, so don't go there to buy any baked goods. But it's great for customized cakes. I love their mango cake. Very fresh and even better than Ana's cake house. The cream is not heavy and thick. Best of all, they can turn around a freshly made cake in 4 hours! read more

Awesome awesome awesome! Vanilla sponge with mango mouse is so good. Their ingredients are fresh, the sponge is moist and the mouse was the best I've had. For my birthday I had the green tea sponge with lychee mouse. OMG! This cake did not disappoint! I've had green tea sponge from other places and I could never taste it. Yan's green tea sponge had flavor and wasn't dry. The lychee mouse had the hint of flavor so it want over powering. I appreciated that since it would've overwhelmed the sponge flavor. This is now my go to bakery for Chinese cakes! read more

I would not recommend this place at all. Although Yan Bakery did an excellent job with my wedding cake a few years ago, it looks like this business has gone terribly downhill since that time. I had placed an order for a blueberry mousse cake over the telephone two days prior to my mother's birthday and had stated that I would arrive at around 3:00 pm or so to pick up the cake. On the day of my mother's birthday, I drove all the way to East Van from the westside in the rain through rush hour traffic to pick up my mother's cake so that I can celebrate with her and the rest of my family. I arrived expecting the cake to be ready. However, when I went inside the bakery, the place looked very disorganized and poorly managed - not at all like the place I remember walking into with my then fiance and now husband to inquire about wedding cakes. Back then, I remember being treated so nicely and professionally as well as being quoted with a reasonable price for our cake that we decided right then and there to place a custom order with Yan Bakery. Not only was I treated horribly when I went to pick up my mother's birthday cake, but Helen told me that she thought I said I would come in at 5:00 pm and that they don't actually have my mother's cake ready yet. She also stated that they should have it ready for me in about an hour and that they close at 7:00 pm on that day. I told her that we had an understanding that I would come pick it up at around 3:00 pm on the day of my mother's birthday. At that point, I was really angry inside because not only did she not apologize for screwing up an order that I had placed two days prior. She almost ruined my mother's birthday! I believe that two days should be enough time to make a birthday cake. Now let me tell you that I have ordered cakes from both Chinese/Asian and European/Western bakeries and whether they were independently-owned or are franchises, I was always treated professionally at the minimum and they always had my cakes ready on the day of pick up even on the SAME DAY I placed the order. Although I was seething inside, I decided not to let my anger show and argue with Helen because I wanted to be the better person by being classy. So I just left the store and drove all the way back to where I started and decided to get one of the pre-made 8" cakes at St. Germain Bakery and have them write "Happy Birthday Mom!!" on the tiramisu cake I winded up choosing for my mother. I am not sure if the reason why this place has gone downhill and become so disorganized, and poorly managed with poor customer service is because they are thinking about closing in the near future. They do not seem to care at all about their customers anymore and nonchalant to the point where they don't even apologize for forgetting or screwing up a customer's order that they had placed two days prior. From now on, I will definitely be taking my business elsewhere at places that appreciate my business, that are always on top of things, and that produce cakes that are just as excellently made and flavourful as Yan Bakery. I would rather do business with the likes of big franchises like Anna's Cake House, Maxim's Bakery, Pine House Bakery, or St. Germain Bakery and even T&T Bakery. At least I know that when I place an order with them, I will be sure to get the cake ON TIME. It is a good thing that bakeries like them have ready-to-buy cakes for horrible and emergency situations like these. Thank you, St. Germain Bakery, for coming to my rescue and for saving me from having my mother's birthday ruined. Do not go to this bakery unless you want to have all of your special occasions ruined. read more

We worked with Helen for our wedding cake. She was clear in her communication & what she would be able to offer us for options in sizing, flavours, etc. She listened carefully to our requests, and on our wedding day our cake was delivered without any issues, looking & tasting great! Would definitely recommend :) read more

Helen makes a really good sponge for her fresh fruit cakes. For those who like durian, it's the best! After discount, a 8" cake is $30, but it's worth it because the cake is light, not too sweet and loaded with super fresh fruits (not those can fruits). HIGHLY recommend! read more

Whenever I need a "special occasion" cake Yan Bakery is the place that I head for. My absolute favourite cake is the mango cake but I have been equally impressed with the other flavours that I have ordered. I do not like overly sugary cakes which is one of the main reasons that I love the cakes at Yan Bakery. The cakes are very tasty without being cloying. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended! read more