Freshly-baked bread is the BEST.
This is just a fact of life.
It鈥檚 one of those things that鈥檚 so simple and so perfect that it鈥檚 almost best reserved for special occasions. 鈥楢lmost鈥� being the keyword.
No matter which way you slice it, 麻豆传媒映画is an absolute hotbed for freshly baked, handcrafted loaves. Here鈥檚 where to get the good stuff!
鈥� 64 E 3rd Ave
Fife Bakery Facebook
You certainly can't mention fresh bread without shouting out one of Vancouver鈥檚 newest little bake shops, Fife Bakery. Fife is a local, organic sourdough bread bakery that uses small family farm and sustainable ingredients. Located just outside the Olympic Village, Fife currently offers four bread varieties, in addition to absolutely perfect chocolate chip cookies and coffee.
鈥� 315 Carrall St
Nelson The Seagull
Nelson the Seagull鈥檚 bread game is so strong you can practically smell it from around the corner of their gorgeous Gastown caf茅. Their sourdough bread can be bought by the loaf or enjoyed in-house with one of their tremendous breadboards or delicious breakfast dishes. Let鈥檚 just say, avocado toast aficionados will be very pleased with what鈥檚 going on at this Gastown gem.
鈥� 1680 Johnston St
A Bread Affair Facebook
Granville Island鈥檚 A Bread Affair is one of Vancouver's most beloved organic artisan bakeries. The great thing about a Bread Affair is that each loaf has its own story. Their 鈥極kanagan Apple鈥� bread was developed from a traditional recipe using tart certified organic Spartan apples while their 'Love at First Bite', features ingredients grown within 71 miles of 麻豆传媒映画City Hall. This iconic 麻豆传媒映画bread shop proves that great ingredients and skilled craftsmanship make for something truly special.
鈥� 3958 Fraser St
B芒tard Facebook
A Parisian inspired hangout located in East Vancouver, B芒tard is a family run boulangerie and caf茅 that makes all their breads and pastries in house. Their recipes are inspired by the family鈥檚 travels in France, as well as traditional recipes from their own culinary repertoire. B芒tard uses seasonal and local ingredients, but their menu changes regularly, so you鈥檒l have to visit them in store to see what鈥檚 on the menu.
鈥� 633 E 15th Ave
We鈥檇 would never forget about our GF friends! In addition to making a ton of gluten-free baked goods (cakes, cookies, pizza, pies, etc), East Vancouver鈥檚 Gluten Free Epicurean offers some incredible gluten free baguettes. Be sure to arrive early or call ahead, these things go quick, especially on weekends!
鈥� Various Locations
There are Terra Breads located all over the city, but that鈥檚 because they make some damn good bread! From brioche to challah and focaccia you can鈥檛 really go wrong at this 麻豆传媒映画staple.聽 Each loaf is the result of locally sourced, seasonal, free range, sustainable, non-GMO and organic ingredients and the company's "slow food" philosophy.聽
聽鈥� 1088 Homer St and 3070 Granville St
Small Victory Facebook
Small Victory is all about the morning ritual, which means they鈥檙e all about bread and coffee! These simple things can truly make or break a day, but fortunately, Small Victory does both exceptionally well. Their modest menu features sandwiches, baked goods and five traditional bread types. Whether you鈥檙e grabbing a slice or a full loaf, their breads will ensure that you鈥檙e starting your day off right.
鈥� 12823 Crescent Rd Unit 2
Now under new ownership, South Surrey's Fieldstone continues in the tradition of their well-loved naturally leavened breads. According to their website, naturally leavened breads are easier to digest due to their slow, extended, 24 hour fermentation. During this process, the natural cultures 鈥減redigest鈥� the grain, converting carbohydrates into simple sugars and breaking down proteins, making the bread easier to assimilate in our digestive systems.聽
鈥� 1600 Mackay Rd
Bad Dog Bread Facebook
Bad Dog Bread is a sensational new addition to Vancouver鈥檚 collection of artisanal bakeries featuring naturally-leavened bread made on the North Shore! Bad Dog also offers some pretty badass breakfast toasts and hearty takeaway loaves (Wheat Raisin & Coriander).聽聽
鈥� 3686 W 4th Ave
You鈥檝e got to make some pretty great bread if you want to move beyond it. Starting with a simple base of organic flour, water, and salt, Beyond Bread's breads are naturally-leavened and hand-shaped with care. They are tucked lovingly into their ovens at dawn, baked every day, and available as early as your morning coffee.Their breads feature both local and organic ingredients.
鈥� 159 W Hastings St and 5 East 5th Ave
Purebread Facebook
Let鈥檚 be honest, Purebread will be on any list that鈥檚 even remotely related to baked goods. While the multi-location bakery and caf茅 is known more for their sweet (and indulgent) offerings, they also make stunning bread, featuring a rotating cast of over 20 flavours. Purebread breads contain no added sugar or preservatives.
鈥� 1533 Marine Dr
Obviously this West 麻豆传媒映画staple is known for their amazing freshly made pies, but we definitely recommend giving their bread a shot too! From Irish soda bread to a hearty raisin rye, this is the type of rustic bread you鈥檒l be craving as soon as the fall weather kicks in. 聽
Craving more? is back for a second season on CBC!
Hosted by Dan Levy and Julia Chan, The Great Canadian Baking Show brings together 10 amateur bakers from across the country to compete in a series of themed culinary challenges that celebrate their diverse backgrounds, families and communities. 聽
Each week bakers will compete in three challenges, The Signature Bake, the Technical Bake and the Show Stopper. After the judges taste and critique the bakes, they crown one Star Baker and ask one baker to leave the tent. The final three bakers compete for The Great Canadian Baking Show title. The Great Canadian Baking Show is an affirming, warm-spirited competition that celebrates personal achievement and the joy of baking.
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