Flourist

I was super excited to try this place while visiting Vancouver, so I went early before 9am on a Saturday in case items began selling out. To my disappointment, there were only cookies and a couple of pastries ready on the display case by then. I would almost want to give them one star less because of that but the staff explained that they only have one oven and suggested to come around 10am next time. Aside from that, I really liked the interior, the pastries and drinks we had were yummy, and the staff were friendly. I would recommend checking it out, but make sure not to come too early!

I happened to be staying about a mile away from this bakery while visiting Vancouver and luckily I had heard of the brand! So of course had to check it out while in town.

I stopped in for lunch one day and tried the sandwich of the day. They had a delicious vegetarian special sandwich on fresh focaccia bread. It was the best! Roasted veggies and feta cheese mixed together for the tastiest bite, yum!

I also picked up one of their famous choc chip cookies for the road. It also lived up to the expectations.

The inside of the bakery is really cute and I love that they sell their own baking and cooking ingredients so you can pick something up instead of going to the grocery store for specialty items.

Been a big fan of the Flourist for years. Branding is on point. They support local farmers; they know how to balance flavour and texture in their offerings from the bakery.

So happy they are running Pizza nights now. Im usually in this area at night and often miss the business hours. Pizza offers the perfect solution to continue their services into dinner hours.

Pizza nights are currently Thursdays and Fridays.

The staff is always so lovely and accommodating. This evening we ordered the squash and kale pizza. Squash sauce topped with mozzarella, shaved parmesan and crispy AF kale :P

We added red pepper flakes and chilli oil, as it needed just a tiny bit more flavour. Here some thinly sliced apples would have also been great, to put it over the top....it just needed one more thing for it to be a 10/10.

As per usual their cinnamon bun for dessert was flawless.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND for a chill date night, casual family meal, or any friend date.

I picked some baked goods, Best ever chocolate chip cookie and Seasonal bar(summer berry pie bar).

Unfortunately, because of the heat wave, chocolate was melted and it turned mess but delicious indeed. They use 70% valrhona dark chocolate, but the salt on the top emphasizes sweetness. Well made cookies.

The cafe is very interesting. It's like a mix of mill, cafe and gift shop. Outside patio looked cozy because of some trees around there and not so busy street attached. Perfect atmosphere for chill.

I loved the ambiance inside Flourist! It was so welcoming, spacious, and bright!! Tried their Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie ($4), a Savoury Bun (Feta cheese, Olives, on a Sourdough Brioche Dough $7) and the Potato and Cheese Galette ($8)

I wished the chocolate chip cookie was a little more chewy or buttery, but I think its because they use a special flour which made it a little more dry in my opinion. The savoury bun was good - I enjoyed the fresh sourdough brioche dough! The potato and cheese galette was alright - would maybe suggest asking for some of the items heated up before eating! Definitely interested in coming back for their loaves though!

Nice ambience but frankly way over priced and perhaps over rated for what it actually is. Food is good but nothing to rave about, so not worth the price IMHO

Love love this bakery! The baked goods are so yummy and has such lovely textures. They mill own flour! The baguette was warm out of the oven and to die for! I ish we had to this bakery in Seattle!

The Flourist pride themselves in milled flour. The whole concept of from farm to table trend of eateries with being traceable origin is their big selling point. This concept is rooted from the age old Canadian protectionism defending Canadian business/economics from anything foreign.

Had a Americano a chocolate cookie and a kale scone. Realistically speaking this is where their theory falls short of the practice. This noble concept to protect Canadiana did not actually produce better coffee or pastries. You gotta wonder was this all a gimmick?!?

None of the items were particularly outstanding. Pastries portions were small and tasteless, the coffee sour. Yet you will be paying for a pretty penny.

The all peachy pastel interior exuded a very bold periodic statement of fashion, you will either love it or hate it. Meh for me.

EOD, there's really not much in the hood for anything of outstanding quality, so this becomes the default "hot joint".

So so. It's a maybe try.

Today was the first time I've sat in/walked in the store. All the other times were delivery or at their front window during covid. It is very warm and pretty in decorum. I'm a brew/americano simpleton. The Americano was average. Picked up a few things along with four loaves of bread.
I'm not kidding, I should've asked.... the following of slicing 4 loaves of bread with a good knife took me 25 minutes with a tumbler of water and a glass of wine. I'm exhausted because I had to sharpen the knife 5 times for those 4 loaves. The bread is dense. They really should offer to slice the bread.

Pan Loaf $8
Not my favourite.
Sesame Miso Loaf $10
Not my favourite. I understand why they choose miso for the umami complex. It was so mild it could've been dark soy sauce as the agent.

Postive, although the flavour is not my favourite. Having a small amount is very filling and feels nutritious with how the grain is grown and processed.
It's a healthy bread.

The bread and pastries were good. But the cashier girl was so rude, no smile whatsoever, felt like I was looked down upon at a "hip and trendy" place where I didn't belong. They should hire more friendly staff who are happy to help customers.
Also after we left, my husband had to go back in to grab a cutlery, he told me that she(cashier) and barista were laughing and talking about us.

I will still go back for the food though.