To Live For Bakery & Cafe

1508 Nanaimo St, Vancouver
(604) 690-2720

Recent Reviews

Lauryne Hartman

I love this place. It’s so nice to have a 100% vegan bakery! The food is amazing, service is great, the staff is very knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is so cosy. I love that everyone brings their dogs (unfortunately not allowed inside) but the doggies always get treats too! This place is great and is always good vibes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Liz Wong

The croissant was tasty, did not expect this from vegan baking. However may want to rethink the seating. The lack of proper chairs doesn’t make for a comfortable environment . There are only 2 sittings with cushions and even those are not comfortable due to shallow depth .

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Anmol Noor

The Coconut Lemon Loaf is THE BEST IVE EVER HAD! Was visiting Vancouver and tried a slice at one of their partner businesses and had to go to this location to get a whole loaf to take home! I don’t even like vegan baked goods that much but the lemon loaf I will always go back to when I visit Vancouver!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Coconut Lemon Loaf

Kat

the monthly croissants are a game changer !!! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastries, Breakfast Croissant Sandwich, Pain Au Chocolate, Vegan Cakes

AccidentallyVegan Dee

So many amazing vegan options and everything is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Almond Croissant, Pastries

K S

I haven’t been paid for the not one but TWO “paid” trials I was asked to do for the interview process with them, sadly they care more about their social image than people…

natalie sabogal

One of the best vegan bakeries/cafes in Vancouver.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Sky

Very good caramel lattes. Every vegan milk drink is perfectly foamy!Their gluten free banana loaf is also super satisfying.The sugar and cream/ garbage station is a bit cumbersome. But, the overall cafe interior is inspiring and calming.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyna Ng

Delicious vegan treats!My boyfriend and I ordered the banana bread, which was delicious and affordable priced. It is made with olive oil and vegan butter. You really can’t taste the difference from non vegan pastries. Only $4 too for a big and moist slice. He also had the mocha which he enjoyed. So many delicious pastries - savoury and non-savoury. Cake options too.Love the airy space (even though it was a bit small) and alternative milk options. It was calm and relaxing to sit there and enjoy the treats.Erin was super friendly when I introduced myself as a fan, having followed her Instagram and been anticipating trying her bakery. She kindly gave us 2 free pieces of spanakopita to try, fresh from the oven.I will definitely be back and will tell my plant-based and non-plant-based friends about this cafe!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Joshua Awesome

Yum yum yum yum! Thank you so much for being here! Everything was so damn delicious! I will be back before I got back to the states. ???Be sure to stop in to have their monthly signature croissant :-)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll, Almond Croissant, Breakfast Croissant Sandwich, Vegan Cakes, Puppy Shaped Cake by Anna

christine mulley

Great Philo Pastry!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

emily price

My husband and I have tried basically every item at this bakery and they have basically all been hits! We love trying out the monthly features.Even though we recently moved a bit more west in the city, we happily drive 25 min in after-work traffic for our go-to orders:Matcha Latte & half-sweet Mocha w/ Palmier, feature croissant or breakfast sandwich!I would say that food taste is so subjective with baked goods (some people prefer more sweet, less sweet, etc) so any discrepancy in my 'dislike' of certain items to me is just personal preference! For example, the icing style on their cakes/cupcakes is not how I prefer icing, but I know I seem to be an outlier in my group and most people prefer it!Fully vegan so I love knowing I can order anything, but also have given many items to family and friends and no one can tell the difference, even in items like the shortbread cookies (also a fav).It can be a busy place, especially on weekends but please just be patient and stay kind and make space for wheelchair/walker users please :) I know people ask about them going to a bigger space but I think people forget about the costs behind that and I have been plenty of times where its very quiet too - the rushes are just part of frequenting popular spots and peak times anywhere.I'm craving a visit just writing this. Please give this vegan bakery a try - it literally won't hurt anybody (or animals)!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast English Muffin, English Muffin

Van Nguyen

Came here with a vegan friend. The dirty chai latte is very unique and comes highly recommended. The bakery items are also good; I tried the almond croissant, chocolate mousse, and pistachio croissant. Considering the limitations in making vegan food, I was surprised by how good everything was. Highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Cakes

M Nguyen

10/10 little spot for kids too. Get the carrot cake

Tony Durke

Every time I've been to this place has been an absolute delight! The coffee is fantastic, the baked goods are delicious and the cakes are amazing. The staff are rock stars and everything is vegan. I'm in heaven.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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