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    Purebread

    4.0 (81 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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    Jasmine L.

    One of my new top cafes. There were so many pastry options and the items weren't pricey for the amount as well. The service was friendly and there was a cozy ambiance especially in the rain.

    Buckwheat Sour Cherry, Raspberry White Chocolate and Lemon Blueberry.  Desert Island food.
    John P.

    Absolutely -- here's a polished, lively version that keeps your voice but cleans up the flow and punch: Is there a better scone on the planet? I seriously doubt it. A bright, inviting space in a hip part of town, with chill vibes shaped by a reliably savvy playlist overhead. The staff is fantastic, and the coffee service is consistently excellent. Just keep an eye on your spot in line when things get busy -- a few eager line-crashers might put you in a surly state. And whatever you do, try the Buckwheat.

    Jeffrey L.

    For those guilty pleasures or your morning pick me up. I love coming here for baked goods and my breakfast granola to take home. Everything is fresh and delicious.

    Audrey T.

    Got a delicious butter tart (warning it has raisins but still tasty) and a turkey Brie Sandwich. Very nice and filling lunch. Service was prompt.

    Erica C.

    Purebread was recommended to me by my hair stylist, a Vancouver native, while I was on a weekend trip in Vancouver so I knew I had to try it out. I stopped in on a rainy Saturday morning, so there weren't too many customers, but there was an abundance of baked goods. I was honestly a bit overwhelmed by the number of options they had! My friend and I picked up a few things, but the one thing that really stood out to me was this spinach and cheese muffin. It was warm, savory, and hit all the right spots for a rainy day! The workers were all really nice and friendly

    Sylvia Y.

    The neighborhood this Purebread location is in is a hidden gem far comfier than the waterfront false creek area (currently over populated). Purebread has blocked off a section along the bike route on Ontario for their covered patio / outdoor seating situation, they currently have 4 large picnic tables setup for patrons, do note: they are currently window service & credit card only. The rotation of goods are on display along the storefront windows, the only downside is not ever knowing what to get!!! Always a feast for the eyes. I was craving their class lemon meringue bar today, and unfortunately that particular item was not in rotation at that time. I opted for the last slice of a coconut buttermilk cake slice and newest in the 'pastry case', a blackberry lemon bar (close enough to satisfy cravings). The bar was delicious and generously portioned to the point I would/could have it as a light meal. I enjoyed the tanginess of the blackberry which was a nice change in palette to the heavier creamy base. Their coconut cake was likewise enjoyable, though I knew it'd be heavier as a buttermilk based cake, this slice was too much for one sitting because slightly dense for my liking. Flavour wise, the coconut was definitely there, the sweet aromas carried through each bite. The ganache coating was just sweet enough as a midday dessert. I highly recommend the trek to Purebread when in the false creek neighborhood. They never fail to fill any of my sweet tooth cravings with the widest range of classic American goodies (think chocolate everything, fruit bars, caramel-y goodies and of course, bread loaves).

    Warren W.

    Coffee and scone cost 10 bucks...PRICEY. I asked the server to heat my scone up...cold. I returned it and asked her to heat it up again... STILL COLD. My suspicion is that management doesn't give a fig about customer service. The argument "we don't use microwaves" isn't good... there are plenty of small convection ovens that will heat baked goods up quickly and properly. Great music. SLOW wireless. Hopefully they'll speed it up.

    Vegan hippy dippy cookie
    Matt B.

    Extremely high-quality baked treats with many vegan options. I'd walked by this bakery many times and always admired the (pricy) baked goods displayed on the window sills. I finally decided to try a vegan cookie ("vegan hippy dippy cookie"), with oats, seeds, chocolate, peanut butter, and dried fruit. Man was it delicious. It had a beautifully, chewy texture, balanced by all the aforementioned ingredients with just enough peanut butter to add some decadence and not too sweet for my lack of sweet tooth. Pretty top-notch vegan cookie! I'll definitely have to return to try their other stuff. Pricy but worth it for the quality.

    Box of goodies
    Issabelle F.

    Purebread's treats are some of my favourite in the city. I've visited their Downtown location numerous times, but never been to their Mount Pleasant location. I was dining at Tacofino across the street earlier this week and since I was a bit early, I hopped on over to Purebread to pick up a box of goodies. One of my favorite things about Purebread is that there is a treat for everyone. They have plenty of options ranging from vegan, vegetarian, gluten sensitive, nut sensitive, fruity, savoury, sweet, and more. I've tried numerous things from Purebread now, with their lemon raspberry bar, chocolate bottomed banana bread, and brownie cheesecake being at the top of my favourites list. Thankfully, they had all of those left when I popped in so I grabbed all three of those, plus an additional lemon loaf and a veggie roll. As always, everything was fresh, rich in flavour and decadently delicious. For how large each treat is $3-$5 per treat is a steal, that I don't mind paying. During Covid times this particular location isn't open for dine in. All their goodies are displayed at the windows at the front of the store and you go to the door to place your order and they'll hand you your goodies. Staff are masked up and there is plexiglass in between you and the staff. This location is much easier to get to than Downtown given how much surrounding parking there is, so I will be frequenting this Purebread location often - much to the dismay of my bank account and much to the excitement of my belly. Thank you for all the treats, Purebread!

    Coconut Buttermilk Cake, Pudgie Pie, Latte
    Dana S.

    I've been here twice now, once for a snack and then back a few months later for lunch, and was super impressed both times. They have an impressive rotating selection of bakes, including whole cakes and loaves of bread in addition to single serving treats. They have lots of savoury baked goods and a small selection of sandwiches. Their savoury stuff is well-balanced between vegetarian and meat selections. Their current set-up is window service, with the food displayed in the window that you line up against as you wait. This gives you plenty of time to take in the options! They have four picnic tables set up in a patio area if you want to stay and eat. The service is friendly and quick. Between my two visits I tried their Pudgie Pie (hand pie filled with potato, caramelized onion, feta, and chevre), Pistachio Lime Zucchini Loaf, and Coconut Buttermilk Cake Slice, and also a latte. I really liked the textures of the cheeses in the Pudgie Pie and the caramelized onions added a deep rich flavour. The crust was also perfectly flaky. Both of the sweet bakes I tried really delivered on flavour and texture. I like the coarse but fluffy crumb of their cakes, and the frosting on both was indulgent and delicious, but I really liked the cream cheese frosting the pistachio loaf had going on. (I saw that they sometimes offer this loaf in cake form on my latest visit, and was tempted to get it, but decided to try something new and I'm glad I did because the coconut was also divine!) Even though they're not known for their coffee, the latte was amazing and if they taste like that consistently, it puts Purebread in my top two places to get a coffee in Vancouver. The espresso had a nutty, almost butterscotch flavour. I'll definitely be visiting this or their other locations many more times!

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    One of my favorite places to get my sweet or savory items. I recommend this place for sure.

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    Interesting bakery with window variety bread and cake... Great atmosphere and nice barista

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    My go to for bread, have never been disappointed. The selection is delightfully overwhelming!!

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    By far my favourite bakery since day one. Everything is SO good there whether it's sweet or savoury. Highly recommend!

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    Almond croissant, bacon and egg brioche, all sorts of breads and pastries... great to have a closer one outside of downtown.

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