Breka Bakery & Cafe – Belpark Has A Seriously Delicious Neighbour
If your New Year’s resolutions involve cutting back on scrumptious treats, Breka Bakery & Cafe might present you with a real personal challenge. Not only is this popular, comfortable hangout close to the new Vancouver homes at Belpark, it never, ever closes its doors. That’s right — cravings can be satisfied 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
And Breka has quite the roster of tasty things.
Plunge your sweet tooth into a pistachio apple strudel slice, dulce de leche donut, earl grey shortbread and more (and more and more). The cakes, tortes and mousses are truly Instagram worthy. And before you swear off all the pastries to keep those resolutions in check, know this: their cheesecake is made with ricotta and sour cream so it’s lighter (and, maybe, healthier?) than the traditional. So, there’s that.
If your tastes lean toward the savoury, there are satisfying treasures here for you too. Take home a warm loaf of San Francisco sourdough or poppyseed challah as part of a DIY brunch. Grab some cornish pasties, veggie rolls or a to-go salad during the picnic months. Or have the Breka staff heat up an oh-so-comforting chicken pot pie this chilly season and hang out with other nice folks in this cozy corner of the hood.
Coffee connoisseurs will also rejoice. Breka has every espresso-misto-macchiato-mocha-iced beverage you can imagine, plus a selection of fragrant teas and hot apple cider. And the prices here are pleasantly reasonable. Even for things like whole cakes that you can take home and — if you hide the box well enough — pass off as something you whipped up yourself. (Your secret is safe with us.)
To get to this magical neighbourhood patisserie, just follow the smell of buttery almond croissants and freshly ground espresso until you find it. Or, if you’re near Belpark, head to Fraser Street just off 49th Avenue.