Who doesn’t want to consume their weight in baked goods? This list of delicious, must-visit bakeries will make you want to throw out your diet, even if just for one day. Go ahead and indulge – try out these six bakeries – three Asian bakeries and three European/North American ones, all located in sunny Richmond, BC.
Chinese Bakeries
Lido Restaurant
4231 Hazelbridge Way
Apparently, pineapple buns are a really big deal around here. Ask just about anyone who has lived in Richmond for any substantial period of time and, assuming that this person is reasonably up to snuff on Hong Kong style bakeries, they’ll tell you that Lido is king of the pineapple bun. Trays of these buns are brought out every 15 minutes, all day long. Bite into a deliciously fresh, hot bun with a slab of butter in the middle and you’ll see what we’re talking about. Bring cash, as Lido is a cash-only establishment.
Kam Do Bakery
6211 No. 3 Road
Conveniently located just across the street from the Brighouse Canada Line SkyTrain station, Kam Do is the one stop shop for many commuters to grab a quick bite to eat. Instead of displaying their baked goods behind a glass counter, the majority of products at Kam Do are on self-serve shelves; grab a tray and a pair of tongs, and load up on an endless variety of sweet and savoury buns. Top tip: bring cash and, as with most bakeries – getting six or more items will save you the tax on baked goods!
New Town Bakery
6360 No. 3 Road
Located just steps away from the Brighouse Canada Line train station is a more hidden, hole-in-the-wall style bakery that serves more than baked goods: they also serve steamed baos, or steamed buns. With three locations in Metro Vancouver (Surrey, Vancouver’s Chinatown and Richmond), New Town Bakery offers thirteen different varieties of steamed baos, which hungry customers will often order by the dozen. Our top pick here would be the vegetable bao (pictured), but you really can’t go wrong with any choice here!
European/North American Bakeries
The Diplomat Bakery
6168 London Road
When you walk into this traditional European bakery, you’ll be intoxicated by the aroma of freshly baked pastries, cakes and cookies as well as freshly-brewed coffee. Pastry chef and co-owner Gerald Stenson honed his pastry skills through years of working all over the world, giving him a wealth of knowledge about different cultures, cuisines and pastry-making techniques and flavours. Customers come for their favourite cakes such as the tiramisu, triple chocolate mousse cake, and the titular favourite, the Diplomat Cake (regular or chocolate flaky puff pastry, vanilla butter cream, vanilla sponge cake). One forkful of their cakes and you will be an immediate Diplomat Bakery convert!
Damien’s Belgian Waffles
3891 Chatham Street
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Philippe Leroux and Miho, the specialty at this shop are Liege waffles. Originating from the town of Liege, these waffles are a popular street snack throughout Belgium. Damien’s waffles have chunks of pearl sugar baked right in it and are made with real butter and honey. In addition to the original flavour, they also offer caramel, matcha, yuzu (Japanese citrus), banana chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate and cinnamon. Enjoy one of their all-day breakfast waffles with whipped cream, strawberries and maple syrup, or try one of their savoury ones!
Steveston Bakery
12251 No. 1 Road
A Steveston village institution, Steveston Bakery has been serving customers their delicious baked goods since 1989. While you have to try their breads and cakes, (their carrot cake is a must!), they also serve soups, salads and sandwiches made with fresh bread for lunch. Owned and operated by a husband-and-wife team, both Hermant and Bimia Rao were born in Fiji and wanted to share their love for breads, homemade soups and desserts at their shop. Be sure to try one of their hot-from-the-oven pies!
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