Good, not anything super special though. Sausage rolls and cheesecake were good. Caramel machiatto was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Regis Denefle
The Paris-Brest pastry is to die for!
Food: 5
David Greer
A lovely bright spot. Delightful bakery and coffee shop. Stopped for an afternoon break after arriving at Port Browning. It was only a short walk to get excellent coffee and pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John K Welsh
VANILLA LEAF BAKERY CAFE4605 Bedwell harbour road, #17, Driftwood Centre Mall, Pender island, BC…. This quaint, cozy little bakery is easily found in the mall right across from the most central access entrance to the parking lot right before one gets to the Copper Otter restaurant… Two of the front staff employees here, Yoko and Jensen, with their warm, charming and effervescent demeanors, do a wonderful job of assisting one in wading through the myriad of choices of so many deliciously yummy items to eat here… Be that one of the generously sized, freshly made sandwiches or wraps, hearty soups, healthy breads, or any of the colourful and varied flavours of sweet treats available here. The staff making everything back in the kitchen do an amazing job…There are also a whole host of hot or cold drinks available made with care by the front staff as well…cakes and pies are available for special occasions….Not a day goes by that I do not partake in spending some of my time here at the bakery near the central grassy courtyard in the mall… see you tomorrow!John K Welsh, Coquitlam, BC
Had the opportunity to talk with the Pastry Chef owner of the cafe. She had several vegan and Gluten free options as well as regular pastries. The cafe also serves sandwiches, soups and has excellent coffee.Also worth noting, the vegan cupcakes had the best "buttercream" icing I've ever had and I am not a vegan!Go and check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Miller
loved the coffee and pastries here. The people in the coffee shop aren’t very welcoming to visitors but the staff were lovely.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Naomi Lee
Delicious muffins. Terrible spanakopita. Extremely miserable older short woman working there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Kris L
Huge variety of baked goods, never disappointed when trying something new. Lots of sweet and savory GF and vegan options.
Julee Mele
Good choices for dessertI had the cruffin, sooo goodAnd a pumpkin spice latte
Aurel Matte
The pavlova MELTED in my mouth, I want to go back and buy another right now.
The food was great, especially the ginger sparkle cookies. Unfortunately, the woman at the front counter with the short dark hair and big clear glasses was extremely rude and off-putting.
Jennifer Hornberger
Great selection of baked goods and absolutely delicious
Dominique Matys
Fantastic bakery/cafe on Pender Island that's privately run and definitely delivers when it comes to service and quality of any beverages or freshly baked food, be it pastries, desserts or sandwiches using bread that's straight out of the oven. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Lee
Amazing baked goods, coffee, very friendly staff!
Reth Sogen
Great coffee shop, plenty of options for baked goods, makes it hard to decide at times. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Was rather busy, but the line moves fast.
Good, not anything super special though. Sausage rolls and cheesecake were good. Caramel machiatto was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The Paris-Brest pastry is to die for!
Food: 5
A lovely bright spot. Delightful bakery and coffee shop. Stopped for an afternoon break after arriving at Port Browning. It was only a short walk to get excellent coffee and pastries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VANILLA LEAF BAKERY CAFE4605 Bedwell harbour road, #17, Driftwood Centre Mall, Pender island, BC…. This quaint, cozy little bakery is easily found in the mall right across from the most central access entrance to the parking lot right before one gets to the Copper Otter restaurant… Two of the front staff employees here, Yoko and Jensen, with their warm, charming and effervescent demeanors, do a wonderful job of assisting one in wading through the myriad of choices of so many deliciously yummy items to eat here… Be that one of the generously sized, freshly made sandwiches or wraps, hearty soups, healthy breads, or any of the colourful and varied flavours of sweet treats available here. The staff making everything back in the kitchen do an amazing job…There are also a whole host of hot or cold drinks available made with care by the front staff as well…cakes and pies are available for special occasions….Not a day goes by that I do not partake in spending some of my time here at the bakery near the central grassy courtyard in the mall… see you tomorrow!John K Welsh, Coquitlam, BC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cupcakes, Raspberry Coconut Cheesecake Slice
Had the opportunity to talk with the Pastry Chef owner of the cafe. She had several vegan and Gluten free options as well as regular pastries. The cafe also serves sandwiches, soups and has excellent coffee.Also worth noting, the vegan cupcakes had the best "buttercream" icing I've ever had and I am not a vegan!Go and check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
loved the coffee and pastries here. The people in the coffee shop aren’t very welcoming to visitors but the staff were lovely.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Delicious muffins. Terrible spanakopita. Extremely miserable older short woman working there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Huge variety of baked goods, never disappointed when trying something new. Lots of sweet and savory GF and vegan options.
Good choices for dessertI had the cruffin, sooo goodAnd a pumpkin spice latte
The pavlova MELTED in my mouth, I want to go back and buy another right now.
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The food was great, especially the ginger sparkle cookies. Unfortunately, the woman at the front counter with the short dark hair and big clear glasses was extremely rude and off-putting.
Great selection of baked goods and absolutely delicious
Fantastic bakery/cafe on Pender Island that's privately run and definitely delivers when it comes to service and quality of any beverages or freshly baked food, be it pastries, desserts or sandwiches using bread that's straight out of the oven. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing baked goods, coffee, very friendly staff!
Great coffee shop, plenty of options for baked goods, makes it hard to decide at times. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Was rather busy, but the line moves fast.