Dope Bakehouse

An Olympian’s Guide to the Best Pastries in Vancouver

"Known for a strong store aesthetic and inventive stuffed pastries; he says, “The aesthetic of their stores is super beautiful. What drew me in was their stuffed pastries. It was the first time I’d heard of someone making a cruffin — a cross between a croissant and a muffin — in Vancouver. A muffin isn’t supposed to be crunchy or flaky; it’s supposed to have that soft texture, whereas a croissant is the opposite. They do a good job of striking that balance. I love places that continue experimenting, so they always release new flavors — that goes for their drinks and their pastries. A tried-and-true flavor for me is their tiramisu croissant — they always kill it.”" - Aman Dosanj