Top 5 bakeries in Vancouver, chosen from local press

The Georgia Straight described Small Victory as 'known for its pastries, bread, and coffee' when it reopened in Yaletown in early 2025 with a new waterfront space. Daily Hive covered the same opening, noting the bakery keeps 'it classic, true to who we are, quality always first.'

• “Known for its pastries, bread, and coffee, the bakery expands its reach with a waterfront space designed by &Daughters, drawing inspiration from ocean textures and layered elements.”

  Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong · news · February 3, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “We've got some new breads in the lineup, so we're excited to introduce those to our Yaletown customers, but we're going to keep it classic, true to who we are, quality always first.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · April 2, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Small Victory's website

The Georgia Straight named Cadeaux as one of five under-the-radar Vancouver bakeries in December 2024, writing that 'while the croissants alone are worth the visit, Cadeaux also offers made-to-order cakes and even raw croissant dough.'

• “While the croissants alone are worth the visit, Cadeaux also offers made-to-order cakes and even raw croissant dough.”

  Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong · feature · December 24, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Cadeaux Bakery's website

The Georgia Straight included Melo Patisserie in its December 2024 list of under-the-radar Vancouver bakeries, writing that 'an easy favourite is the triple chocolate hazelnut cookie that tastes exactly like a baked version of a Ferrero Rocher chocolate.'

• “An easy favourite is the triple chocolate hazelnut cookie that tastes exactly like a baked version of a Ferrero Rocher chocolate.”

  Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong · feature · December 24, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Melo Patisserie's website

The Georgia Straight picked Sweet Thea as one of five under-the-radar Vancouver bakeries in December 2024, noting that 'with everything made from 100 per cent natural ingredients, Sweet Thea proves that bigger can still mean better' after the bakery moved to a larger Main Street space.

• “With everything made from 100 per cent natural ingredients, Sweet Thea proves that bigger can still mean better.”

  Georgia Straight, Vicki Duong · feature · December 24, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Sweet Thea Bakery's website

Daily Hive covered the June 2024 opening of Breka's Hastings-Sunrise location, writing that 'aside from being open 24/7, Breka is best known for its extensive menu of cafe classics with an assortment of lattes and pastries.'

• “Aside from being open 24/7, Breka is best known for its extensive menu of cafe classics with an assortment of lattes and pastries.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · June 10, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Breka Bakery's website