1641 Commercial Drive  ·  Vancouver, BC

The Bench
Bakehouse

Naturally Leavened Bread & French Inspired Pastries

Simple  ·  Natural  ·  Delicious
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2019
Est. on Commercial Drive
Proudly serving Vancouver's east side since January 2019
0
Additives. Ever.
Just flour, water, salt, wild yeast, and time
3+
Days of Fermentation
Slow cold fermentation for maximum flavour and nutrition
100%
Real Butter
In every single pastry, every single day. No exceptions.
What we bake

Made from scratch,
every morning

Naturally Leavened Bread

Wild yeast. Whole grains from Canadian farms, many organic and milled on-site to preserve nutrition. Slow-fermented over days for a rich crumb and thick caramelized crust. No additives. No shortcuts.

Sourdough Rye Baguettes Seeded Loaves Focaccia
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French Inspired Pastries

Laminated doughs, seasonal fillings, and delicate creations made fresh every morning by our team. 100% real butter, the best local ingredients, and the techniques learned in Paris.

Croissants Pain au Chocolat Danishes Seasonal Tarts Morning Buns
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"Slow. Simple.
From Scratch."

Our Story

Paris trained.
Vancouver proud.

"Great bread and pastries have the power to connect people and create unforgettable moments."

Our co-founder left a successful career to study at the École Gastronomique Bellouet Conseil in Paris, then travelled through Europe immersing in the culture of French baking — before returning to Vancouver to open The Bench Bakehouse in 2019.

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Fresh loaves at The Bench Bakehouse
Trained at
École Bellouet Conseil, Paris
Grains from
Canadian Farms
Opened
January 2019

Ready to order?

Pre-order your bread and pastries for guaranteed in-store pickup. We bake in limited quantities — ordering ahead means you'll never miss out.

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Hours Daily, 7am – 7pm
Find Us Il Mercato, Commercial Drive
Call 604-251-0677
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