If someone asks me what I crave most, it’s always the sweet pies and cakes. My mouth is already watering, while I am writing about some of the best bakeries in Richmond. If you are also visiting there and looking for some ecstatic cakes and pastries, you will surely get that. There are many popular bakeries to serve your cravings. You can easily find the pastries, muffins or sandwiches, and coffee of your taste there.
8 Best Bakeries in Richmond That Will Never Disappoint You
So, here is my recommendation of top bakeries you can try on your visit. Have a look:
1. Daan Go Cake Lab
The verified baker, Christopher Siu runs the Dan Go Cake Lab bakery over five cities and the reviews of cakes exceed any expectations. However, going through each cake to the requirement would suffice your taste for delicious Cakes in Richmond. Some famous items that you must try there include-
- Vietnamese Coffee Tiramisu- The enhanced aroma of caffeine. The blend of espresso and cream brings out the texture in the form of divinity.
- 24K Mango- Chunks of mango as toppings make it delightful.
- Black Sesame Crepe Cake- Celebrating the occasion with a subtle palette of creams and sesame, this cake consists of macaroons as the cherry on top!
2. Diplomat Bakery
Amidst London Road, this star-rated underrated bakery serves very good cakes for multiple occasions. According to reviews, Triple Chocolate Mousse cake has won hearts with its white chocolate base and sponge texture, wrapped in ganache. Tiramisu, a caffeine-based cake with cream also forms a marvel. Red velvet with its tangy touch, buttercream is everyone’s favourite there. You will also love the European Cheesecake with fresh fruit slices, and the New York Cheesecake with strawberry topping.
3. Lamajoun Bakery and Cafe
Richmond’s river road comprises this gem with a taste of Armenian and their origin traces struggle through changes in locations and structures of the cafes they have opened along the way. The Lamajoun bakery offers some delicious treats, including
- Napoleon Cake– Creamy layers with a brown coating and a puffy nature as the texture.
- Honey cake – Offering a lucid but light honey layer along with butter, sour and sugar cream. The crumby structure makes it necessary to combine it with a drink.
- Cheesecake with berries– As the name suffixes, the traditional cheesecake with berries, a dominant agrarian bearing of British Columbia ensures the divinity of berries.
4. Saint German Bakery
A champion amongst bakeries in terms of awards distributed all over Canada. Besides, it tends to refine its quality by picking its ingredients and fresh fruits. The Saint German bakery is appreciated as the first one in the country to offer image scan cakes.
- Classic Chocolate cake – Furthermore, this celestial synthesis in the variety of chocolate results in its classic nature, with a twist of roasted dark chocolate, ganache, crisps of chocolate, and finally loops of dark chocolate bars curved onto the topping.
- White Strawberry Chocolate cake– Sponge base with thin mousse texture layering with glazed strawberries.
- Tiramisu – A highly recommended dessert of all the cafes but Saint adds Khaula and Amaretto with enough coffee flavour.
5. Little Fox Bakehouse
Culinary legend, Eric Ho founded the Little Fox artisan bakery which uses techniques dating back to French history. The Milk Tea Caramel Macaron is gluten-free with a crust of milk and caramel base. As a result, the artisan bakery is used as a means to produce yummy cakes with creamy layers.
- Strawberry Shortcake– Vanilla sponge along with chunks of the berry and Chantilly cream. It also comes in a mango flavour.
- Coffee Milk tea Yin Yeung cake– The caffeine lovers’ version glorified into this cake with espresso and milk tea mousse.
- Chocolate passionfruit– fantastic mousse with dark chocolate ganache and glaze (gluten-free) also garnishment with fresh fruits.
6. Sweet Spot
Located in the first avenue in the town, of Richmond, the Sweet Spot bakery serves its customers with baked goods soaked in the tradition of French. Lemon tart is a delicious treat in which this gourmet sweet place has expertise. Undoubtedly, chocolate mousse is one of the most loved and elegant dessert choices of customers. The size of the desserts compliments the authentic French specials as it perfectly adds up the amount of delicacy.
7. Lido Restaurant
This peaceful retreat in Asia has some awesome lip-smacking cakes in Richmond. The egg tarts are one of the most liked among all the sweets and food at other restaurants in Richmond. Pineapple buns along with a side of milk tea are highly recommended.
8. Avery Cafe
Great North has not robbed this cafe of traditional tea and the taro cake aligns with it. The red velvet cake is super nice and is a family pastry. Its mini puffs are a deal to steal. Croissants with Chocolate would complement the lemon red tea of this cosy cafe. The Avery Cafe restaurant’s excellence is in its friendly staff and refreshments indeed.
I must say that these bakeries will surely add sweet delights to your trip and offer you a memorable experience. And for those, who are sweet lovers like me, these bakeries are a must-visit for you.
Last Updated on April 5, 2024 by Pragya Chakrapani
