Top 5 coffee shops in Burnaby, chosen from local press
Five Burnaby coffee spots named by the Georgia Straight, Daily Hive, Narcity, Noms Magazine, and the Burnaby Beacon.
BURNABY · BAKERIES
Top 5 bakeries in Burnaby, chosen from local press
This guide read coverage from the Burnaby Beacon, Vancouver Is Awesome, and Daily Hive. A bakery is included only when a named outlet wrote about it in Burnaby, with at least one article from 2024 or later. Checked November 7, 2026.
Number 1Punk Rock Pastries
5548 Hastings Street, Hastings-Sunrise, Burnaby
The Burnaby Beacon's February 2024 newsletter featured Punk Rock Pastries as an award-winning bakery that specializes in eclectic cake designs. Vancouver Is Awesome reported in January 2025 that the bakery opened in 2019 and has been raising eyebrows and winning awards ever since. Daily Hive covered the bakery's reopening in April 2025, noting the owner's goal to make it a positive, fun place that makes you smile and fills your sweet tooth.
“An award-winning bakery that specializes in eclectic cake designs”
Burnaby Beacon · feature · February 29, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
“Punk Rock Pastries opened its doors at 5548 Hastings St. in 2019 and has been raising eyebrows and winning awards ever since.”
Vancouver Is Awesome, Cornelia Naylor · news · January 28, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
“I want my bakery to be a positive, fun place that makes you smile and fills your sweet tooth.”
Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · April 15, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Punk Rock Pastries's website
Number 2Mon Paris Patisserie
4396 Beresford Street, Metrotown, Burnaby
The Burnaby Beacon's January 2025 newsletter recommended Mon Paris Patisserie for its buttery, laminated pastry dough. Vancouver Is Awesome reported in April 2025 that Mon Paris is an award-winning Burnaby business known for its cakes, confections and French-inspired pastries with a modern twist, and covered the opening of its second location in Vancouver.
“If you've got a craving for buttery, laminated pastry dough”
Burnaby Beacon · feature · January 30, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
“an award-winning Burnaby business known for its cakes, confections and French-inspired pastries with a modern twist”
Vancouver Is Awesome, Kyle Balzer · news · April 17, 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Mon Paris Patisserie's website
- Number 3
Saint Germain Bakery
Unit 1120C, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotown, Burnaby
The Burnaby Beacon's October 2024 newsletter featured Saint Germain Bakery, noting it has been open since 1984 and specializes in cakes, pastries and Chinese cookies and buns.
“Open since 1984, Saint Germain is a highly acclaimed Burnaby bakery specializing in cakes, pastries and Chinese cookies and buns.”
Burnaby Beacon · feature · October 24, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Number 4Small Victory Bakery
1214-4580 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, Burnaby
The Burnaby Beacon's April 2024 newsletter recommended Small Victory Bakery's Burnaby location as a cafe and brunch spot with a solid reputation for artisanal breads, cakes and sweet and savoury pastries.
“Doubling as a cozy cafe and brunch spot, Small Victory has three locations in Vancouver and Burnaby (and counting!) with a solid reputation for artisanal breads, cakes and sweet and savoury pastries.”
Burnaby Beacon · feature · April 11, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Small Victory Bakery's website
Number 5Chez Christophe
4717 Hastings Street, Hastings-Sunrise, Burnaby
The Burnaby Beacon's February 2024 newsletter featured Chez Christophe, describing it as a traditional French bakery that specializes in fine pastries and confectionary from the humble butter croissant to truffles and marble glazed cakes.
“This traditional French bakery specializes in fine pastries and confectionary from the humble butter croissant to truffles and marble glazed cakes.”
Burnaby Beacon · feature · February 8, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
Photo: Chez Christophe's website
QUESTIONS
Questions this guide answers
What are the top 5 bakeries in Burnaby?
This guide lists Punk Rock Pastries on Hastings Street, Mon Paris Patisserie on Beresford Street near Metrotown, Saint Germain Bakery at Kingsway and Metrotown, Small Victory Bakery in Brentwood, and Chez Christophe on Hastings Street.
How were these bakeries chosen?
Each bakery was named by a local press outlet: the Burnaby Beacon, Vancouver Is Awesome, or Daily Hive. Only bakeries with at least one article from 2024 or later were included. Rating sites, the businesses' own websites and social media were not used as sources.
Which outlets were read for this guide?
The Burnaby Beacon, Vancouver Is Awesome, and Daily Hive.
When was this guide checked?
November 7, 2026. Each article cited was read on that date.
What is Punk Rock Pastries in Burnaby?
Punk Rock Pastries is at 5548 Hastings Street. The Burnaby Beacon named it in February 2024 as an award-winning bakery that specializes in eclectic cake designs, and Daily Hive covered its reopening in April 2025 after a brief closure.
What does Mon Paris Patisserie offer?
Mon Paris Patisserie is at 4396 Beresford Street near Metrotown station. Vancouver Is Awesome described it in April 2025 as an award-winning Burnaby business known for its cakes, confections and French-inspired pastries. The Burnaby Beacon recommended it in January 2025 for its laminated pastry dough.
What is Saint Germain Bakery in Burnaby?
Saint Germain Bakery is at Unit 1120C, 4720 Kingsway, inside Metrotown. The Burnaby Beacon's October 2024 newsletter noted it has been open since 1984 and specializes in cakes, pastries and Chinese cookies and buns.
Where is Small Victory Bakery in Burnaby?
Small Victory Bakery is at 1214-4580 Brentwood Boulevard in the Brentwood neighbourhood. The Burnaby Beacon recommended it in April 2024 as a cafe and brunch spot known for artisanal breads, cakes and pastries.
What is Chez Christophe in Burnaby?
Chez Christophe is at 4717 Hastings Street. The Burnaby Beacon featured it in February 2024 as a traditional French bakery specializing in fine pastries and confectionary, from butter croissants to truffles and marble glazed cakes.
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SOURCES
Every page this guide draws on
- Thurs, Jan. 30, 2025 edition: Burnaby cancels plans for new community centreBurnaby Beacon · January 30, 2025 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 7, 2026
- Thurs. Oct. 24, 2024 edition: Swangard Stadium may become home of Vancouver Rise FCBurnaby Beacon · October 24, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 7, 2026
- Thurs, Apr. 11, 2024 edition: Burnaby Blooms will be free this yearBurnaby Beacon · April 11, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 7, 2026
- Thurs, Feb. 29, 2024 edition: Burnaby sues Big Oil, Blues + Roots Festival, deadly fire at apartmentBurnaby Beacon · February 29, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 7, 2026
- Thurs, Feb. 8, 2024 edition: Burnaby Beacon, increase property taxes, new City Hall, Tacofino MetroBurnaby Beacon · February 8, 2024 · burnabybeacon.com · read November 7, 2026
- Two-time Food Network Champion announces reopening of Burnaby bakeryDaily Hive, Marco Ovies · April 15, 2025 · dailyhive.com · read November 7, 2026
- Ooh la la: Popular French bakery sets opening date for new Vancouver cafeVancouver Is Awesome, Kyle Balzer · April 17, 2025 · vancouverisawesome.com · read November 7, 2026
- 'Heartbroken': This beloved punk rock bakery in Burnaby is closingVancouver Is Awesome, Cornelia Naylor · January 28, 2025 · vancouverisawesome.com · read November 7, 2026
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