The Bench Bakehouse

1641 Commercial Dr, Vancouver
(604) 251-0677

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Kouign Amann
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Pastries
Butter Croissant
Flaky 100 percent butter croissant. Delicious flaky pastries made from scratch and baked fresh daily.
Pain Au Chocolat
Pain au chocolat, chocolatine, or chocolate croissant are different names for flaky butter croissant with dark chocolate. Delicious flaky pastries made from scratch and baked fresh daily.
Almond Double Baked Croissant
Flaky butter croissant filled with almond frangipane and covered in sliced almonds. Delicious flaky pastries made from scratch and baked fresh daily.
Chocolate Almond Double Baked Croissant
Flaky pain au chocolat filled with almond frangipane and topped with crunchy sliced almonds. Delicious flaky pastries made from scratch and baked fresh daily.
Kouign Amann
Butter and sugar with just enough flour to hold it all together. Delicious flaky pastries made from scratch and baked fresh daily.
Morning Bun
Croissant dough rolled with cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of orange zest. The perfect marriage between croissant and cinnamon bun. Delicious flaky pastries made from scratch and baked fresh daily.

Bread
Caramelized Onion
Our classic country loaf loaded with homemade sweet caramelized onions. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Country Loaf
Our country loaf is our standard sourdough loaf. Fermented over 18 hours, including a mix of wheat, rye, and spelt flours for a soft crumb and a crunchy caramelized crust. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Baguette
Naturally leavened sourdough baguette. Optional sesame baguette covered in a caramelized sesame crust. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Toasted Sesame Sourdough
Our classic country sourdough loaf filled with toasted sesame seeds and covered in a crunchy sesame crust. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Ciabatta
Naturally leavened ciabatta buns. A thin crust, perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or Charcuterie platters. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Red Fife Loaf
Red fife is a heritage grain that's considered to be Canada's oldest wheat variety. This is one of our most popular loaves, made from a blend of red fife, rye, and spelt. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Multigrain
Red fife multigrain sourdough loaf loaded with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and millet and a crunchy seedy crust. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Cheese Twist
Sourdough cheese twist filled with either with caramelized onions and cheddar or blue cheese, apricot, and walnuts. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Herb Fougasse
Sourdough brushed with olive oil, herbs de Provence, and sea salt. Perfect for snacking or dipping. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.
Brioche Burger Buns (4 pk)
Rich buttery brioche buns make the best burgers and breakfast sandwiches. Made with whole grains, sourced from Canadian farms. Many of our grains are organic and milled onsite in order to retain as many nutrients as possible. No additives are ever used.

Pantry Items
Pallet Coffee
Choose from benchmark, Guatemala, or decaf.
Housemade Granola
A blend of rolled grains, nuts and seeds. We have three types of granola - original with hint of cinnamon, walnuts, and almonds. No dried fruit here. Coconut - pecans, vanilla, coconut, dried apricots, and banana chips. Black forest - dark cocoa, cocoa nibs, hazelnuts, and dried cherries.
Organic Flour
A selection of organic flours.
Croutons
Sourdough tossed with olive oil, herbes de Provence, and garlic.
Sourdough Breadcrumbs
A mix of our sourdough loaves are dried and blended into high quality bread crumbs. Perfect for any recipe.
Oatly Oat Milk
Creamy delicious oat milk. Perfect for coffee, lattes, pouring over granola, and replacing in recipes.

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Recent Reviews

My friend and I were strolling along Commercial Drive when we decided to take a break and stumbled upon the perfect little pastry shop. Tucked away in a small mall, this hidden gem immediately caught our attention. My friend was especially thrilled to discover such a cozy spot.
The shop itself is quite small, with only two or three seats available, so it’s not the most comfortable place to linger. However, the pastries looked incredibly fresh and inviting. We ordered...
December 2024
The food here is great, but the prices and portion sizes are going in opposite directions. The baguette should be called a "demi-baguette" nowadays. It barely fills the baguette bag halfway!

Also, please make baguettes that are not sourdough. Please.

Parking: park below bakery in basement
November 2024
Kouign Amann was so good!
Double baked croissant and chocolate croissants were excellent!
Red Fife bread very nice!
Also was greeted by a very friendly person at the counter who made me feel so welcome!
Will definitely be back!
October 2024

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The Bench Bakehouse

1641 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 251-0677