A tour of croissants in Vancouver
“A morning coffee with a croissant is a perfect match."
- Angela Bi
This summer, my personal trainer advised me to restart the 16+8 diet and complement my twice-weekly gym workouts for optimal outcomes.
What is 16+8 fasting?
It is intermittent fasting which allows 8 hours for food consumption and 16 hours for fasting.
That 8-hour window for food consumption is critical. Although I am careful with my diet, always selecting organic ingredients and preparing meals at home, sometimes I may deviate from this healthy lifestyle a bit. I like enjoying a crispy and freshly made butter croissant in the morning. This is a small habit developed since childhood.
A study told us that if you want to quit one bad habit, you need to replace it with another one. Throughout history, people with so-called extreme self-discipline usually brought disaster to the world. It is said that Hitler was this type of person who did not drink alcohol and smoke, while Trump also abstained from drinking alcohol, but instead, drinking coke became his only bad habit.
Although this crispy French traditional food may not be good for my health, it serves another purpose by giving me satisfaction every day, enhancing my positive energy and reducing my negative emotions. Perhaps croissants have this modest contribution to the harmony of society.
The everyday breakfast made me a master of Vancouver Butter Croissants. To complete this invaluable guide, I have tasted almost all the cafes and croissants throughout Vancouver. It is totally objective, free of charge and advertisement. But first of all, I am afraid that several well-known cafes are off the shelves.
Beaucoup Café
www.beaucoupbakery.com
It used to be my Croissant go-to place. But recently, the croissant is not crispy and buttery enough, not to mention the increased size, just like a North American version. Perhaps there is a change of shareholders so the essential French spirit in its croissant disappeared. But to be fair, the overall atmosphere of the shop is still nice and the quality of other signature products is quite acceptable.
Thomas Haas
www.thomashaas.com
Its desserts and chocolates are as good as ever, but its Croissant lacks uniqueness and character as if the least important instrument in a symphony orchestra, not having a full expression of itself.
After multiple tries, I finalized a list of cafes where you can definitely find a good croissant:
Angus T Bakery & Café
angust.com
All its well-baked products come from a small kitchen in the store and its baking papers are measured with a ruler and cut to an accurate size. Each stick of butter is of standardized weight and is flattened with a mold. The exquisite craftsmanship they show makes this place heaven of croissants!
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Small Victory
smallvictory.ca
Some coffee shops often serve wonderful handmade coffee without delicious desserts, while some bakery shops serve exquisite desserts without good drinks. I always feel a little disappointed in both situations as something is missing. Enjoying a good coffee with a good dessert is a wonderful moment in life! Without a doubt, Small Victory did it perfectly!
The simple but elegant decoration and brand design create a good atmosphere. Every food or drink they served is put on a small hexagonal wooden board with an SV logo. I appreciate this little uniqueness. No matter how the board is spliced, there is always a good photo of it.
Bake49
Bake49.com
This is a small shop renowned for its Japanese cheese tart but recently it started to sell croissants as well. One day I passed by and gave it a try. The wonderful taste of the croissant really surprised me and it immediately became my favourite. The small cup of coffee they served was the only thing I could complain about.
L’atelier Patisserie
www.latelierpatisserie.com
This shop is located in an ordinary industrial building in Mount Pleasant. It produces thousands of delicious croissants each week. These may be the most French-style croissants you can find in Vancouver. That’s why it is always on my top list.
There is an old Chinese saying, “Good wine needs no bush”. This shop looks ordinary but every morning, many customers come and go.
A croissant with a coffee, what a wonderful breakfast!
Angela Bi 毕颖
TCT Arte House, Founder
angelabi@tctandco.com
Written on August 18th, 2022
