To Live For Bakery & Cafe

BEST VEGAN CAFE IN VANCOUVER. At a time when so many vegan businesses are either removing vegan from their business concept or just shutting down all together, To Live For seems to be thriving. I think it’s because they are just that good. Their products are high quality, the space (though far from downtown it is worth the trek) is beautiful and lively. One of the last truly decent vegan croissants in Vancouver. Savoury options, while usually outshined by the cube croissants for me, are always delicious. I love the pizzas. The coffee is great too. I’m not a big fan of elaborate drinks because I always feel like a black coffee goes best with a pastry, but that’s just me! Their pumpkin spice latte is great to be fair. My friends have gotten cakes from here for various birthdays and it’s always been a good option too! Have been here with so many different people and they always love it, vegan or not.

The oreo cupcake was good. The breakfast sandwich was tasteless, was probably the vegan egg that ruined it. Also got a coffee from here which was alright. Service was pretty slowing considering there was no line. We picked up a wedding cake from here, the packaging was good and it felt secure. They were able to accommodate a pretty last minute request which was nice. Small shop overall but there was sufficent seating. Street parking available with a loading zone right in the front.

Thank you for opening up this vegan bakery we really needed this! The savory food and the desserts are so delicious. So unique too. I can’t wait to go back and try the other menu options. I love this place!

Pleasantly surprised at the ingenuity of their flavours for their croissant. They make them extremely well and despite there being frosting, you still get the crispiness from the folds of the croissant. It's not as buttery as I would like a croissant to be, but the flavour is there given their creative takes. It's worth getting these to go. They also tend to sell out quite early and release new flavours frequently, it's worth stopping by for! I find that their croissant cubes are a bit difficult to eat so I would recommend trying one of their croissants instead.

A bright and spacious cafe with plenty of natural light, making it a pleasant spot to relax or work. The croissant and coffee were both decent — nothing exceptional, but still enjoyable. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere felt modern and inviting. Worth visiting if you’re nearby, but not necessarily a destination spot.

This vegan bakery was unlike anything I've experienced. They had the largest selection of baked goods and everything was phenomenal. I got a carrot cake, pistachio Croissant, a caprese foccacia, and a cheddar chive scone. I loved everything. It was packed and clearly super popular. Went around 10am on a Sunday and there was still a wide selection left.

I got a double chocolate cake to go to share. It looks very appealing, but the cake is tooooooo sweet. Can only taste the sugar but not any chocolate favour. The cream texture is awful, so dry and hard. When slicing the cake, the cream is cracking, and falling apart. The cream layer detached like an old house paint. Pretty disappointed to be honest. Ruined the mood of sweet treat of Sunday night.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ To Live For Bakery & Cafe is a charming and cozy spot that does a lot of things right, especially when it comes to baked goods. The bakery items are clearly the highlight here — fresh, well-made, and flavorful, with a good balance of sweetness and texture. You can tell care goes into the baking, and it’s a great place to stop by if you’re craving something comforting alongside a coffee. The space itself is warm and inviting, with a relaxed neighborhood feel. It’s pleasant for a short sit-down or a casual takeaway, though it can feel a bit limited in seating and flow during busier hours. The atmosphere is nice, just not particularly memorable compared to some standout cafés. Service is polite and efficient, but somewhat straightforward rather than engaging. Overall, To Live For Bakery & Cafe is a solid choice for quality pastries and a casual coffee stop. It’s reliable and enjoyable, but with a bit more consistency in service and atmosphere, it could easily move up to a five-star experience.