Purebread

When you hear the gasps, you know that someone has just walked into Purebread for their first time. Immediately, phones are whipped out in an effort to capture the visual splendor of mountains of pastries piled on a long counter.

The sheer number of pastries available at any one time is astonishing. I counted at least 80 different items - an amazing achievement considering there are only four bakers per shift.

The bakery counter is arranged with the breakfast pastries first, savory, then sweet, and then moving onto tea breads, bars, cookies and breads. It's completely overwhelming, and if you're like me, you'll need to check out the line at least twice before making a decision.

Our first visit was for breakfast, so at least I was able to narrow my selections based on meal. The pecan sticky bun was a glorious work of art. The dough was fluffy, with cinnamon sugar in its folds, crowned with a pecan brown sugar topping. It was perfect. The spinach and feta muffin came studded with big chunks of feta and scallions - another winner. Their ham and cheese croissant was not quite as flaky as some French bakeries, but it made a hearty, satisfying brekky for my daughter.

Completely besotted with Purebread, we returned for breakfast the next morning. Imagine my surprise when I saw that there were different pastries available. That Nutella-filled bun that I had my eye on? Not available, but there were plenty of other options.

The apple tart was quite lovely, with flaky layers and apples that only had the smallest trace of sugar so you could enjoy their natural goodness. The raspberry brioche was nice and light, with bits of raspberry trapped in its swirls. I particularly loved their take on a blueberry scone, with a pool of blueberries oozing down the side.

Their bakers enjoy baking, and you can taste the love in their food. No wonder Vancouver is considered one of the most livable cities in the world. After visiting Purebread, I want to move to Vancouver, too.

Delicious bread, great friendly service. Quiet environment.

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i was curious to try a coconut cake after watching hacks. a colleague had raved about the cakes at purebread, so i decided to see for myself and headed there on a thursday afternoon around 2:00 pm. the display of baked goods was truly a feast for the eyes, with an array of pastries, cakes, and breads artfully arranged. thankfully, it wasn't too crowded--just two ladies in front of me, who were also having a tough time deciding what to get. i could understand their dilemma, as everything looked so tempting. the staff were incredibly patient and helpful, adding to the pleasant experience.

the cakes at purebread looked more like dense, generously iced loaves rather than the traditional, light, airy cakes i usually get. after some deliberation and a friendly chat with the staff, i settled on two options: the coconut buttercream and the carrot cake with vanilla bean buttercream. the takeout box felt surprisingly heavy, a testament to the density of these delicious treats.

of the two cakes, the coconut was my clear favourite. the aroma was wonderful--sweet and inviting, almost like a tropical breeze. the cake itself was moist and flavourful, perfectly complemented by the rich, decadent buttercream icing. the carrot cake, while also delicious, didn't quite measure up to the coconut for me. however, the vanilla bean buttercream added a lovely touch of sweetness and aroma.

overall, the experience at purebread was delightful. the combination of a welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and scrumptious cakes made it a memorable visit. the coconut cake, in particular, lived up to the hype and then some, making the trip entirely worthwhile.

Lots of selection of goods. Ham and cheese croissant was crispy outside, soft inside with flavorful cheese and ham. 10/10. I came back twice for it.

Purebread had it all. Great customer service, so many amazing and delicious choices, coffees and teas of any kind, alternative milk options. It was so good. If you have the chance to go, you should. The pastries were light and flaky. The savory options had great flavor and the sweets were perfection. Enjoyed everything I tried. Would definitely go back, again and again.

Delicious place for pastries! We got the super soft lemon blueberry brioche with icing, ham and cheese croissants, bacon scones and latte were all great. There were so many choices and I can't wait to try the others. The brioche was our favorite. Service was friendly.

I would move to Vancouver specifically for this bakery. We went here every day during our trip. Such a cute little spot, staff were very friendly, and the baked goods are simply to die for.

Check out the amazing variety of delicious treats and savory options! I absolutely loved the jalapeno scones, they were so unique and flavorful.

The display window with all their breads and baked goods is gorgeous. With so many options it was difficult to decide what to get. The staff seemed to get that bc they were patient as we walked back and forth ogling...wishing we could try one of everything. The latte was perfectly made with a creamy froth and it paired beautifully with a very tasty pumpkin scone. If I lived in Vancouver I would def be a regular at this awesome bakery.

We've tried some really good bakeries while visiting Vancouver, and Purebred was another good one. So many pastry items to choose from that it made decoding difficult. When we asked for recommendations, we were told that their scones and biscuits were popular items that tend to sell out. Scones and biscuits are not a hard sell for me, so that's what we ordered - a cheddar pepper biscuit warmed up and a lemon blueberry scone (so many scone flavors to choose from).

Both the Americano and Cappuccino were perfect complements to the pastries - rich and bold. Both the biscuit and scone were great as well - crunchy outside and soft insides. Full of flavor and moist.

Comfortable spot for us to enjoy our breakfasts before resuming our exploration of the city.

We first walked by Purebread after our (vegan) lunch at Nuba. I could see their display of pastires, but needed to go inside for a closer look and fingers-crossed, find some vegan options. Well, there are a few vegan options, but I'm telling you, get the scones and you will be SO happy. I cannot even explain how much I LOVE their scones. My plan was to visit different bakeries/coffee shops while I was in town, but that plan was derailed after my first bite of scone. Scones are my favorite breakfast/snack/treat and I know from now on I am going to be sadly disappointed with any other scone. Their scones are that good! My FAV was the chocolate-coconut scone, but the blackberry-coconut scone was also delicious. The ladies at the counter knew my order by my second visit! We were there early enough every day so we were able to grab a window seat every morning. The acoustics are nice.