The Bench Bakehouse

1641 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
(604) 251-0677

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K H

Super impressed with the chocolate almond croissant. Probably best I’ve had, better than Thomas Haas. Service is 10+++ stars, everyone is always so lovely and welcoming. There are a few counter seats but it’s not somewhere you’d want to meet with a group of friends and chill. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Evelyn Lee-Mishenev

I hope this bakery never goes out of business, because I don't know what I would do, haha. It's basically the only bread I eat now — I come here bi-weekly and buy 4-5 loaves of bread at a time! I appreciate that there are no additives and the ingredients are high-quality. The pastries and cookies are so good, too, albeit priced on the higher end. The staff is always friendly :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natalia R

Our favorite bakery! Onion sourdough is the best bread we've had so glad it's back!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Helen Hammer

Maybe it was an off day for the bakers but we tried the plain croissant and blueberry scone, both were flavorless. Bakery had an unpleasant odor.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Saima Shah

I was only able to try the almond croissant and it was probably the best I have ever hard. The perfect flaky pastry, a delicious almond filling and a really perfect bite. I aim to keep returning and trying everything on the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jo Blo

$9 + tax for 10 tiny shortbread cookies... tasty but not worth it....this place used to have lineups... priced yourself closed

Celeste Lee

Some of the best baked goods on The Drive. Their Kouign-amann is to die for.

max hertz

best croissant ever !!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

omid toossi

This is my new favorite spot for pastries! The best part is their ever-changing menu. You never know what delicious new creation you'll find, which makes every visit a wonderful surprise. The quality is always top-notch, no matter what you choose. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Giovanni Andrew “Gan Gineandro” Roverso

Love their almond croissants. Also savory stuff.
Always like to stop by when around.
Only thing it needs is egg lemon cream-filled croissants. Being on the Drive it should be a requirement since that's big in Italy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mahbod

Very good pastries, croissant was perfect! Looking forward to trying their sourdough!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

natalie wilson

I had the best Kouign Amann of my life here!

Ahmed Shaaban

Easily the best double baked almond croissant in vancouver

Annie W

Butter croissant absolutely delicious, the perfect crisp and flake on the outside with a buttery inside. As a self proclaimed croissant connoisseur I highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christie Campbell

I go here almost every week. The bread is great, croissants are great, cookies are delicious!

It would be a hidden gem if so many people didn't already know about it.

Atmosphere gets docked some points because it's cramped and occasionally the counter person seems scared of people?

Is it a gen z thing? Like, girl, I'm not gonna bite you, i just want a croissant and a loaf of bread?

You'd think that someone with eccentric looks would love attention, but she was so awkward and didn't actually know much about the breads...

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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