Drove down to Steveston to try Bonbon donuts but they were closed for some reason? Luckily Diplomat Bakery was right across the street and such a great consolation for me! They have so many cake options and it was really difficult to choose. The prices were really reasonable and I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything tasted. I especially enjoyed the salted caramel donut. The staff were very friendly and super quick with getting everything packed up. There are quite a few seats inside too so I might stay and enjoy my cake next time. :) read more

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Quaint little bakery in Steveston where you can grabs bite after a walk or order for take out. The diplomat cake that we ordered for our Friendsgiving dinner was perfect for the occasion. The cream was tasty and the pastry was flaky. read more

Diplomat Bakery - Diplomat Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

The Blueberry cream was seriously the best cake I've ever had. I will be coming back every time I'm close to Steveston. I tried the blueberry cream + the hazelnut. Both were really soft and good. The hazelnut was rich and chocolatey, the blueberry was lighter and perfect if you have a sweet tooth. They have so many cake options and some other baking as well. Prices are not bad compared to other bakeries / cake slices around Vancouver. Each were $6 and totally worth it. I had it to go but there are a few tables to sit in. read more

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Great bakery, with fresh products every day! Their cakes are amazing and the signature Diplomat cake is the best! You can order cakes by the slice or whole. They have really good savoury treats also, and good coffee! The service is fantastic, and great to sit out on the patio, inside, or take a stroll or sit on the waterfront with your treats! read more

My parents took me to their favorite bakery in Stevenson and this place did not disappoint. Their selection of baked savory and sweet goodies was vast. We came by for a coffee break and ordered a cinnamon roll and chicken curry empanada to try and both were delicious. The location is on a quiet street with plenty of parking and some indoor and outdoor seating which was super convenient. I'll be back to try some of their amazing cakes that look picture perfect and I bet takes delicious. read more

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I love the quality of the delicacies and pastries here . Warm and cozy environment . Free wifi just ask the server . Super clean restroom which is always a higher sign of excellence by the owners & staff read more

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Everything looks fresh and delicious. Would definitely come back. Awesome experience.

I was excited to try the blackforest cake, well actually donut, here after reading a Yelper mentioned the strong cherry liqueur. I am on a quest to find a good blackforest cake in metro vancouver, to match the best I had in a German cafe in Singapore (of all places). I figured I really like that version because it did not stint on the liqueur and the cake texture was fluffy soft with the right amount of cream and chocolate. I digress. I was looking for blackforest cake and did not see it. So I ordered the espresso chocolate fudge cake instead. Then I saw blackforest donut and ordered that too. I walked out of the bakery and went to the bench a few steps away so that I could take a picture of the goodies. The donut had a white frosting. I looked at it, feeling puzzled. White? Blackforest? Luckily I usually take pictures of food I buy so that I can remember the description. I looked at the photos and discovered I was given the Earl grey donut instead. I was so disappointed as I really wanted blackforest so I went back to the store, intending to get the blackforest donut. However when I told the owner I was given the wrong donut, she immediately took the box and replaced it. That was great but then I saw her put the Earl grey donut on a plate and into a fridge at the back of the shop. I just hope that piece will not be put out again on the display case to be sold to other customers later. Though I did not touch or breathe over the donut and I only opened the box to take a pic and immediately close it, I will still be very concerned about the hygiene since it has left the shop. That said, the blackforest donut was not bad. I did not really taste the blackforest part of it but the donut texture was nice. It was cake like and fluffy soft like a sponge cake. I did not really like the cream or frosting. The espresso chocolate fudge cake was the thinnest slice I ever had from a cake shop. I did not like it. The fudge was had an oily creamy taste to it. It reminded me of those cakes in grocery stores. read more

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Their donuts are absolutely fantastic. Try the earl grey donut (best paired with london fog; or if that's too much tea, have it with coffee). Just the right sweetness; really great texture to the donut (it's not chewy like crispy creme but more of a cake structure). There is really a complexity of flavoring at play here with the novelty flavors. Do be aware of the Black Forest cake: the cherry liquor is quite strong. COVID limitation is no indoor seating, limited customer in the store, sanitation and mask-wearing. read more

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I used to frequent Diplomat Bakery since my tutor centre was nearby. For Mother's Day, we ordered the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake. I loved how chocolatey the cake was. The layers consisted of dark chocolate, cream, and sponge cake. Second cake we got was the Bailey's Dark Chocolate Cake. I preferred the Bailey's cake as it wasn't as sweet as the triple chocolate mousse. Both cakes were very fluffy and dense. For all the dark chocolate fans out there, definitely stop by if you're near the area. read more

Diplomat Bakery - TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Situated in a quieter part of the touristy village of Steveston, this small bakery is a true hidden gem! We had heard good things about this place before so we stopped in today to satisfy our sweet tooth with some fresh baked goods. The 2 slices of cakes we had (Caramel Crunch and Tiramisu) were rich in flavour, without being overly sweet. My fave was the Caramel Crunch - I loved all the crunchy bits! The ham & cheese croissant was delicious as well. Ask for it warmed up! Nice and bright ambience, but the indoor seating space is quite limited. Outdoor seating is available, but probably only good for when the weather is nicer. Will definitely be back again soon to try their other cakes! read more

Have heard great things about the bakery from friends, and was eager to try it out. The price point is excellent (especially if you buy five pieces - they give you a sixth for free) and genuinely can't be beat. We tried a variety of cakes, the matcha cake, the matcha cheesecake, the mango cake, and a few of the chocolate ones (can't recall exactly what they're called), and while the mango cake was quite good, the cake portion of both the chocolate cakes and the matcha cake was a little on the dry side. Maybe it was a one off, but the cake portion was definitely more crumbly than anticipated. The mousse helped to make up for it, but it was a little disappointing considering the good things I'd heard about these cakes. Extra points for enforcing social distancing and making sure that patrons felt safe and respected space between one another. Overall, 5 stars for service, but 3 stars for the cakes themselves. read more

Diplomat Bakery - Matcha cake, matcha cheesecake, chocolate cake(s), mango cake - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Has yet to try their signature The Diplomat Cake. But all the donuts and cakes we've tried so far are all very very good. They have the ube soufflé cheesecake, which is my favourite. It's a bit more dense than Uncle Tetsu, but the soufflé-ness is also there. Their donuts with buttercream filling inside the icing were soooo sooooo good! read more

Diplomat Bakery - 5" Ube Soufflé Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

One of my favourite cake place of all time. I remember my very first pavlova cake from them back at least 10 years ago! We were in the area and just stopped by, love the new vibe, and the cake never disappoints :) Can't go wrong with buy 5 get 1 free either! Must try!!! read more

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Was going to order coffee and baked goods to eat on benches outside this bakery. First word out of staff's mouth was sorry no dogs allowed. That turned me off so we left. Why not try saying sorry no dogs allowed but you can order to go and sit outside. Will never set foot in this unfriendly bakery again!! read more

Diplomat Bakery has been operating in the Steveston Village area for as long as I can remember. I've tried their tiramisu cake a couple of years ago and honestly, thought it was average. I decided to come back to give it another try! It's good to give second chances, right? Right off the bat, service needed improvement. The girl operating the cashier did not smile one bit. She was standing there playing with her nails. I was deciding what to order and asked her if the matcha latte was available in both hot and cold (some cafes don't offer both so I wanted to make sure) and she looked up from playing with her nails, paused, and replied "yes" in a way that made it seem like it was a stupid question. Then she went back to playing with her nails. We ordered a matcha latte, hazelnut cake, and ham and cheese croissant. Matcha Latte - I enjoyed this! This was hard to mess up since was just matcha powder and soy milk (I asked for soy milk and no sugar). Ham and Cheese Croissant - My bf said this was quite yummy, but would've been better warmed up. Hazelnut Cake - I was a little surprised that this was quite small. I wish there was less cream and more cake. The shortbread cake added a nice crunch, but was a little hard. This was mediocre. The bakery is small inside - 3 round tables and a few window seats. My biggest pet peeve is that the cafe only has two outlets (I could find) and no wifi (only Shaw Open). Perhaps this was their strategy to prevent people from staying too long? But this is a big deterrent for me. read more

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Very nice and not expensive bakery for such nice cakes. And buy 5 get 1 free? Can't get anywhere else. My favourite is the European cheesecake. OMG it's so special and good. There's this pear-like filling inside a rich rich cheesecake. I will eat as much of this as I can. The triple chocolate that my little insisted to get was surprising good too. Perfect balance of different kind of chocolate without being too sweet. I also liked their brandy chocolate and hazelnut cake. Yum! Haha if you don't want plain bday cake, you can totally buy many flavours but reassemble into a full cake haha read more

Diplomat Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

They're open for takeout! Cakes (ranking order):1 matcha cake 2 triple chocolate mousse 3 hazelnut cake 4 mango cream cheesecake 5 white baileys chocolate cake 6 red velvet cake My personal favourite is the matcha cake because it's really creamy and mild. Personally a must if I'm going back. 10/10 Triple chocolate mousse cake 10/10 didn't expect to like this as much I did because I prefer vanilla over chocolate. Chocolate is super rich and creamy. It's delightful and perfect for any chocolate lover. Hazelnut cake 8.5/10 it was good and nutty. I liked the dense biscuit layer at the bottom. One of my sister's top picks. Mango cream cheesecake 8.5/10 The mango taste is sweet but I wish there was real mangos. It didn't taste like a traditional cheesecake but I'm glad I tried it once. Personally won't get again. White Baileys chocolate cake 8/10 did a more in-depth review but it's good but almost too rich. Personally won't get it again because I've tried it before and not the biggest fan. Red velvet 7.5/10 personally not a fan of this flavour but others may enjoy it! It's a very dense cake and I felt like it was the most heavy. The flavours weren't as prominent as I would have liked. Personally won't get again. read more

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I have been gifted twice bakery goods from this bakery. All I can say is, wow! I can't wait to have a reason... or maybe I should t need a reason... to treat myself or someone to their amazing, quality, unique treats! read more

We have ordered many birthday cakes from the Diplomat, are always treated courteously, and are pleased with the quality of the baked goods.

A true hidden gem near Steveston area!!! This little small coffee shop has the one thing I love and absolutely adore. Cakes. Their cake variety is endless so many options. And currently they have a deal where 6 cakes is only $22! We got the tiramisu, hazelnut cake, mango cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, triple chocolate, and the Bailey chocolate cake! * My favorite one out of the 6 is a battle between the hazelnut chocolate cake and the triple chocolate cake! The cakes were super moist, chocolatey, and delicious! I loved how the hazelnut had a crunchy bottom while the rest of the cake was creamy and moist! The taste of hazelnut was present and not too overpowering! * The triple chocolate cake was super moist and it's definitely a cake that satisfies your cravings for chocolate. I love chocolate cake and this one was one of the moistest cakes I've had. The chocolate moose inside the cake adds a nice texture to the cake, and the dark chocolate coating on the outer side of the cake was just the perfect amount. * Overall the cakes were good, not too sweet (don't get the blueberry cheesecake, it wasn't that good and had an artificial and odd flavouring at least to me) but do get the chocolate cake!. * Only thing I wished was that the service and customer service was better as my mom and I were deciding on cakes the girls rolled her eyes and looked annoyed we were taking so long. Which cause our experience to go to 2 stars otherwise it would've been way higher. * Still love the cake though! ------------------------------ read more

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Absolute worst waste of space bakery in greater Vancouver we asked for their best selling item which was the diplomat cake slice result an over buttered Neapolitan slice with the consistency of dry buttered cardboard for about 4.50 give me a break this place only exists because there is no other bakery for miles but really serving this bad product give me a break the homeless shelter has better desserts this place makes pop tarts out of your toaster taste like a French decadent dessert you just robbed me with this garbage Also when going to this place you may notice the building posts are made from repurposed sawdust board yikes hopefully the roof or support beams doesn't fall on your head when visiting from one of our super rainy wet months in Vancouver this place is a hazard to your sweet tooth stay and the repurposed sawdust building products doesn't leave a safe feeling when visiting this place read more

Diplomat Bakery - Absolute worst of the worst tastes like cardboard - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Diplomat Bakery is located is a quiet area of Steveston (only 5 minutes away by car from Steveston Fisherman's Wharf). It is a small bakery with a few seats inside. But they also have some tables and chairs outside. That day, it was a bit windy, so we decided to stay indoor. They have a variety of cakes and I quickly settled down for their tiramisu (Mascarpone cream cheese, vanilla sponge cake, espresso-soaked lady fingers) and my friend got their Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake (Dark, milk, and white chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge cake, coated in ganache). My friend made me try the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake and that was a big mistake...! Because I ended up liking that cake more than my tiramisu... I even regretted ordering their tiramisu! Don't get me wrong, I'm a big big lover for tiramisu and there was nothing wrong with their tiramisu either. In fact, it was pretty good! The sponge cake was not dry at all, the layers were flavorful yet not overly sweet. However, there wasn't anything that made it special or standing out as compared to their Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake (I can't believe I'm saying this since Tiramisu has always been my all-time favorite). I normally don't have a sweet tooth but I would eat a whole Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake by myself! The sponge cake again, wasn't too dry, and the dark, milk and white chocolate mousse just blended so well together! The cake also had a good balance of bitterness and sweetness and everything just melt in your mouth! This cake was so good that I even considered ordering a whole cake and bring it over to Montreal with me!! read more

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A definite recommend and a regular stop over for your much needed coffee, pastries and cakes! Pastries are awesome and moist and they freshly make 'em everyday! Staff are awesome! Excellent customer service... Kudos to you guys and keep it up! You guys deserve the five stars too! They also have outside seating where you could spend a little bit time just to chat with a friend or two. We' ll be back here definitely! read more

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Quite a shame because while the cakes and coffee are good, the customer service was so-so. The girl taking my order was quite rude (very curt tone and barely let me speak) and was evidently rushing so that I could pay and go. She would talk to her coworker mid sentence and talk over me when I was still ordering. read more

We were walking aimlessly around Steveston and happened upon the new location of the Diplomat. All I can say about that experience is that the place was busy. There was definitely a line out the door! All we wanted was coffee and we stayed. The coffee and rum balls (some sort of delicious baked, rum infused cake-like half confection, half doughnut) were delicious and rich. I thought I may need to stay away from this place! It was my birthday very recently. Guess what? My birthday cake was from the Diplomat Bakery! The chocolate gnache cake was easily one of my favourites. It isn't so rich that you can't finish a piece and it is full of deliciousness. I give this place a 2 thumbs up! read more

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Gerald and his team went above and beyond! I didn't know such warmhearted service still existed. And yummy! I'm the last one to know about this gem (my friends love this place, apparently, and go every week (thanks for the invite, guys *passive aggressive glare*)) but their donuts are ah-MAZE-ing! read more

Diplomat Bakery - They made her day! - Bakeries Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Very good cakes! Had the pleasure to try out many of their cakes and i can honestly say they were all fresh and delicious. Highlights include: Triple Chocolate and the Diplomat. These guys sure know how to create well-balance and not overly sweet cakes. Positives: -fresh, high quality cakes -lots of selection Negatives: -cake decor is not very creative -far to get to (from vancouver) Neutral: -prices are a bit high, but fairly reflected on the quality of the cake read more

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Great bakery, if a bit off the beaten path. Happy staff, clean and bright store. Bought a mango cheesecake, which is really a mango cheese and sponge cake. It was fantastic. Light, sweet and tangy at the same time. The cheese was smooth and the glaze was amazing. Bonus: it was for a birthday celebration and they put the Happy Birthday on the cake in just a few minutes. Enough time for me to buy some pastries. A literal hidden gem. read more

after hearing some rave reviews of the cakes here, decided to grab a few for my birthday! with a buy four get one free promotion, we obviously left with 5 slices for 3 people :D Of all that we tried, my favourite was the hazelnut cake it has so many layers of amazing semi-sweet and fluffy sponge, a good crispy and contrasting dacquoise and a not too sweet hazelnut cream. the best is that the sponge is really light and the whole cake doesn't feel dense or too decadent similar to asian bakeries. definitely recommend! baileys white chocolate was okay... again, not too sweet and had a nice flavour but i couldn't taste the baileys, just white chocolate. cappuccino cake was also one of my favourites. the mousse is really light and the sponge, like the rest of the cakes, was fluffy but still delicious. nice chocolate base on this one with light coffee flavour throughout. tiramisu was scrumptious with layers of sponge, marscapone and coffee flavour. I'm just going to keep saying it but, again - fluffy, light and not too sweet similar to all the other cakes. mango cream was the last one we had and it was the one with the most layers but surprisingly not my favourite (i think i just really like chocolate). there was a layer of shortbread, cheesecake, cake, mouse and then more cake. it was a bit sweeter than the other ones but a great choice for fruit lovers. also, the different textures and flavours make for a great bite! finally, i highly highly recommend this place. i hope to try their other cakes as they have MANY choices! its a far drive from central richmond but really really worth the time and effort. read more

i was surprised by how empty this place was! i ordered a cappuccino and a triple chocolate mousse cake. the cappuccino was nice. if youre a chocolate lover, do give the cake a try! its amazing-- it's smooth, rich, and the chocolate ganache is delicious. the service wasnt over the top but it was quick. the price is great for what youre getting, the cake was tall and filling and my receipt to came to only around $7. read more

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Cute place to have a dessert in richmond. Hidden place too, its just right by Dyke Rd. Different deserts, not bad too. PRO: lots of choices, parking CON: I wish they open late, I believe they are only open til 5pm. VERDICT: Nice place to get desserts or take out..just be early before they close. read more

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It's seems like everyone who rides a bike and makes it out to Richmond/Steveston knows about Diplomat Bakery! I guess it's a destination point. 1 last stop before heading home. Go for a washroom break and grab a coffee and/or dessert rest up before the ride home. I got the Long John and Diet Coke! I know I know a contradiction in itself! Haha! Well you can't go wrong with the Long John. They use real whip cream! Not the cheap canned stuff. Try it! If you don't like it I'll pay for it! Haha! read more

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I'm embarrassed to gift this as a birthday cake later. $40 (for a 7 inch cake) , looks uglier, skimpier and cheaper than if I bought it from Walmart. I was disappointed with a birthday cake months ago with their Red Velvet cake (dry, crumbly, tasteless, and barely decorated), but thought I'd try out their Strawberry topped New York cheesecake this time. $40 for a thin measly layer of strawberry jam that barely covered the top, half a strawberry, and undercooked plain crust. I don't know how they're still in business, oh wait, it's from overcharging people for mediocre cakes. Save your money and go to Costco where cheesecake is $20, fully covered in fresh strawberries and whipped cream, huge, and tastes delicious. read more

Diplomat cake is very dry and not tasty at all. Decorations deserved another level of training. They are just miserable, 2 little slices of kiwi, 2 tiny slides of strawberry and 2 little mandarins pieces. That's all for 46$. Never again. read more

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Have no idea how to make a good Cappuccino but great calorie choices in baked goods. read more

Nice little bakeshop in London Landing area in Steveston. The cake selections are good and they have decent coffee . Service definitely needs improvement, I've been here several times and I don't remember either one of the Staff being friendly. read more

This place is overpriced and overrated. The 5$ 'doughnut' tastes like a processed cake you would purchase from a grocery store shelf. The chai latte is another tasteless disappointment.... undissolved powder and hot water. read more

I heard about Diplomat Bakery when it first opened a couple years ago. It was a little bit out of the way though, so I hadn't had a chance to visit until now. It's really more a cake shop than a bakery, although they do have an assortment of breads and cookies. The coffee was good, and the prices are eminently reasonable, ranging from $3.50 to $4.50 for a slice of delicious cake. Tree's Organic charges about $7 for a slice of cheesecake, so I was surprised by the relatively low prices here. The service was epically bad though. I was actually offended for the first minute or so by the awful service. Usually, I expect coolly competent, disinterested service from baristas and bread shop staff. In some places, I actually get a friendly albeit fake smile and some patience. None of that here. Instead, I got this spectacularly passive-aggressive customer hatred and loathing which I usually associate with unhappy gas station attendants on a cold, wet Vancouver evening. After watching this level of customer grief for a few minutes, I couldn't help but start laughing. It was so atrocious at so many levels that it was beyond humorous. I used to work in a coffee shop before, so I am familiar with the trials of early mornings, long shifts and disagreeable customers. Diplomat Bakery is located beside a marina, an industrial park, and a small residential complex. The sparse population of the neighbourhood would seem to make it difficult to maintain profitability especially during the cold winters when cyclists rarely pass through. It also closes relatively early at 5pm or 6pm most evenings, so students won't be coming here for studying. I'm amazed that the shop has stayed in business so long already. The lease must be hard to break. read more

I came and got a Pavlov birthday cake here and wasn't disappointed. Ride your bike here and relax with a smoothie or tea and cake. Then ride the dyke read more

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