15 Best Bakeries in Nanaimo

“I came over to Nanaimo with some friends with the EXPRESS mission to taste the best Nanaimo bars ever. We drove in Saturday afternoon and found out that sickness had taken the bakery by storm. I made a comment on thier Facebook page just saying I had driven in to taste the best bars and was so sorry that sickness had taken them; the owner commented that they would be at the shop filling an order and to stop by and that I did..16 bars later 😂 I cannot thank them enough for thier hospitality and I can say with confidence that these are THE BEST bars EVER!! The cooler is full and now I truly understand the reason that they are #1. Many thanks again to the crew of Red's Bakery, you all are top tier!! ❤️“

“We’ve ordered multiple vegan cakes from Oh Happy Bake and they’ve all been phenomenal!! Incredibly moist and decadent. Presentation is perfection and taste is 10/10!!“

“I used A Wee Cupcakery for my wedding to provide vegan and gluten-free cupcakes. They made six of each of four flavors, and the chocolate coconut was absolutely to die for! Even guests without dietary restrictions couldn’t resist. Attached is a photo of a happy bride who sampled each flavour. 😄 Delicious treats and fantastic service—I highly recommend them!“

“Nice location easily accessible by bus [route #1] and with many other shops in the same mall/area. Very friendly and helpful staff, you can clearly see all of their items on display in the shop and they slice your bread when you buy it. The baked goods are incredibly fresh, picked up a pack of apple cinnamon hot cross buns [multiple flavors/varieties available!] and a loaf of bread, both were baked earlier today. The hot cross buns are amazing! Will definitely be back again to explore more of their offerings.“

“all of the cakes and cupcakes I've ordered from Bryn have exceeded my expectations in both taste and beauty! highly recommend!“

“I buy their pastries in Duncan. I really like their take on stollen. The danishes are stellar.“

“We absolutely LOVE these pies. Since we’ve discovered this gem we’ve bought a pie weekly!“

“Such a pleasant experience every time I have gone. So happy to have one in the north end !!“

“Awesome rye bread...particularly the heavy and coarse rye. A staple for 4 generations of our family! Thank you Rolf.“

“I had a gluten free vegan cupcake and it was delicious! The icing was light and creamy. I will definitely be going back for more!“

“Lunch was great. Service for friend at other cashier was a very long wait. Us others were finished our lunch by the time hers was ready. Wr three ordered approximately a minute between. We all ordered the same thing except 2 waters and one medium coffee. To be honest we do still prefer Tim's at Rock City. Chairs at Bowen cut into the leg. Very uncomfortable.“

“Had a really nice BLT and coffee, great service Thanks“

“Good location for when I go for my walks plus friendly staff...😎“

“The staff here are always polite and serve with a smile. My order is usually ready quickly, and everything tastes fresh—especially the French Vanilla and breakfast wraps.The place is clean and has a calm vibe. It’s a nice spot to grab a coffee or relax for a bit. I always leave satisfied. Definitely one of the better Tim Hortons locations I’ve visited!“