Where to get your hot cross buns in Vancouver

By Vancity Buzz

  • A Bread Affair

    http://www.abreadaffair.com/

    Granville Island’s A Bread Affair whips up a traditional spiced hot cross bun full of candied fruit, candied citrus, and spices, with just a hint of orange.

  • Beaucoup Bakery

    http://www.beaucoupbakery.com/

    Beaucoup Bakery’s hot cross buns are made with the bakery’s buttery brioche recipe. Combined with candied lemon and orange peel (sourced from France), currants and a pinch of spice, the Fir Street locale's hot cross buns are intended to be enjoyed hot and fresh.

  • Butter Baked Goods

    http://www.butterbakedgoods.com/

    Butter Baked Goods offers a classic hot cross bun ($3.50) that contains the perfect balance of dried fruit and spices. 

  • Terra Breads

    http://www.terrabreads.com/

    Terra Breads’ spiced, sweet hot cross buns are based on head baker Mary McKay’s grandmother’s recipe. 

  • Bel Café

    http://belcafe.com/

    Hot cross buns are a popular seasonal treat from Downtown’s Bel Café.

  • Tartine Breads & Pies

    http://tartine.ca/

    Hot cross buns at Tartine Breads & Pies are made following a traditional recipe.

  • COBS Bread

    http://www.cobsbread.com/

    Vancouver-based bakery franchise COBS Bread offers three kinds of hot cross buns for Easter eating enjoyment. 

  • Purebread

    http://www.purebread.ca/

    Purebread bakery will be making and selling their hot cross buns starting March 17.

  • Uprising Breads

    http://www.uprisingbreads.com/

    Uprising Breads is known for their apricot glazed hot cross buns. 

  • East Village Bakery

    http://www.eastvillagebakery.com/

    Available from March 19, East Village Bakery will offer a classic hot cross bun, made with rum-soaked fruit, in addition to a gluten-free version.

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