I was in Vancouver BC a couple weeks ago and I stumbled across (not on purpose) a wonderful homey neighbourhood bakery type cafe hidden on West 10th just right by UBC. As a side note, when we're on vacation, my husband and I usually tend to go out of the way to seek out bakeries, patisseries and other dessert places the locals love. I suppose we're always on a hunt for great treats no matter which part of the world we're in.
Anyway, I was waiting for a friend to show for lunch and being such a sunny day, I walked down the block to check out the cute stores on this 2 block shopping area. A couple whiffs of the freshly baked bread and pastries invited me into MIX the Bakery where I find racks of all kinds of baguettes, focaccias, ciabattas and loaves along the wall. In the counter there's lots of sweet desserts, savory pastries, morning buns and a selection of cookies. It took me a while to finally decide on my purchase as I read every small description tag of what everything was while sampling the homemade artisan jams. I would have bought a jar but the lady in front of me snagged the last one! The place is crowded with the mid-morning rush of high school students in uniform, college students from UBC, moms and their babies and a couple small tables packed on the side. I finally made my purchase of an oatmeal currant cookie and a ambrosia cookie, alongside a bag of cracker treats just made specially for doggies for my baby girl Peanut.
If you're ever in Vancouver, check this place out! (you can find their addy on their website)Things that make this place special - just a homey mom and pop kinda place with great quality artisan stuff, lots to choose from, friendly staff and they give some of their profits to a charity organization called the WINS Project. Ohh and I also appreciate and love that they bake stuff for your dogs!
The next time I'm in Vancouver, I'd definitely get more than just cookies.
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