European Bakeries (Vancouver area)

[quatrofromaggio]

I've been searching for a European-style artisan bakery / pastry shop. There is Chopain, but Manzano (in the Metrotown mall) is still my favorite - way better than Fratelli on Commercial, if you ask me. There must be more though... Does anyone have any suggestions?

[YVRChow]

A few pop to mind, although I'm not sure they are what you have in mind:

- Ganache Patisserie
- Patisserie Bordeaux
- Patisserie Lebeau
- Italia Bakery
- Calabria Bakery
- Transylvania Traditions
- Romania Country Bread
- Swiss Bakery
- Mix the Bakery

Hope that helps!

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Swiss Bakery
143 E 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T, CA

Patisserie Lebeau
1728 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J, CA

Ganache Patisserie
1262 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B, CA

Calabria Bakery
5036 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P, CA

[quatrofromaggio]

Thank you! I'll have to try them all out now :)

[fmed]

Great list!
I'll add:
Universal Bakery (Portugese)
Thomas Haas
Andy's Bakery (for their German Rye)

Some new ones have opened or are opening soon (Steeve Raye, Thierry Busset, etc.)

[grayelf]

Steeve Raye is open. A bit pricey but not bad. No bread.

[grayelf]

Here's a pic of what we had at the end of October -- white chocolate "stick", apple tart, brioche, plain croissant and their house made sweet nut mix.

[curlygirl13]

And add La Baguette et l'Echalote (Granville Island) to the list too! :)

[Georgia Strait]

yes, I agree. We went there the other day and the service is polite and knowledgeable and we very much enjoyed the toasted sandwiches ... like a panini but on baguette. Just the right combo of crispy outside and softer chewy bread on the inside. Well worth the 7 dollars/sandwich (could cut in half for a shared snack)

the Margarite (spell?) bun "daisy" looks interesting and I will buy it next time to try. I didn't have any more room in my shopping bag this time.

[VanCosta]

My favorite bakery in Van. Great selection!!

[LotusRapper]

There's also Notte's Bon Ton Bakery on W. Broadway between MacDonald and Alma. Service quality/attitude can be a real mix bag, though.

[Philx]

Baguette and Co on Broadway as well.

[quatrofromaggio]

Thanks all for the ideas, this is exactly the type of list that I was hoping to get.

[LotusRapper]

Don't forget La Boulangerie on Burrard, and Boulangerie La Parisienne in Yaletown.

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La Boulangerie
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z2K6, CA

[cucinelle]

Brekka on 49th and Fraser, big on ryes and sourdoughs plus tons of cakes, pastries, strudels and all things German/European.

[curlygirl13]

mmmm yes, Breka. I'm a big fan of their "Bauernbrot" (dark german sourdough rye).

p.s. Added bonus: Breka is open 24 hours & there's always fresh bread on the shelves or coming out of the oven.

[ck1234]

Do you know if they sell German Meat Salad there? When I was in highschool at JO, there used to be a German deli around 45th & Fraser that sold this and it was sooo good. We'd just buy some buns and a container of it and have it for lunch. I was in love. I have not had it since then which is ancient history now but would love to find some again.

[islandgirl]

They sometimes have fleischsalat (or do they call it weinersalat?) at Oyama on Granville Island

[ck1234]

Thanks, I will be on the lookout next time I am there. There are so many different recipes I've seen on the internet. I want only the one that I had back then. :-)

[grayelf]

The biesenstich (beesting) cake is delightful at Breka too but call ahead as they don't always have it.