Food & Drink
Best Bakeries in Kelowna
Kelowna Team
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Summary
The best bakeries in Kelowna, from French pastry and sourdough to cupcakes and gluten-free snacks.
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The best bakeries in Kelowna are Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate for macarons, and The Bread Co. and Sprout Bread for bread. This guide covers the counters locals actually line up at, from flaky croissants and naturally leavened sourdough to custom celebration cakes and gluten-free treats, with where each one is and what it does best.
Where are the best bakeries in Kelowna?
The best bakeries run from downtown on Bernard Ave out to Dilworth Dr, Cannery Lane and Kent Rd, with a few chains filling the gaps.
Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate
Location: 1865 Dilworth Dr (across from Orchard Park), Kelowna, BC, plus a pastry kiosk at Kelowna International Airport
Sandrine is Kelowna's best-known French pastry and chocolate shop, styled after a Paris patisserie. It's famous for macarons, and the croissants and chocolates are also excellent. It's a natural treat stop, and the airport kiosk is convenient before a flight.
Blenz Coffee
Location: Multiple locations across Kelowna
Blenz is a coffee chain, not a bakery, but its locations (including Bernard Ave and Pandosy St) sell muffins, scones and cookies for a quick snack.
The Bread Co.
Location: 363 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC (plus locations in Pandosy and the Landmark District)
The Bread Co. is a local staple known for some of the best bread in the Okanagan, plus pastries and sandwiches made with traditional techniques and quality ingredients. The sandwiches suit a picnic by the lake.
Sprout Bread
Location: 125-1295 Cannery Lane, Kelowna, BC
Sprout Bread is the city's sourdough specialist, and many local households buy a loaf every week. All of its bread is naturally leavened and long-fermented, which adds flavour and makes it easier to digest. It also runs a popular stall at the Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market. The less common flavours are worth trying.
Cobs Bread Bakery
Location: Multiple locations across Kelowna
Cobs is a dependable chain for everyday bread, buns and pastries, baked fresh daily.
Cupcasions
Location: 1917 Kent Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P6
Cupcasions is the go-to for party and event orders. The cupcake and custom cake shop offers a wide range of flavours and designs, from vanilla to more unusual combinations.
Glow Juicery
Location: Multiple locations across Kelowna
Glow is a juice and smoothie bar rather than a bakery, but it sells vegan and gluten-free snacks alongside its smoothies and juices. It's a practical post-workout stop.
Tips for Kelowna Bakeries
Planning a bakery run comes down to four things:
1. Check hours online before going. They change, especially in fall and winter.
2. Allow for travel time at rush hour. The city is spread out, and downtown parking is tight, so walk or cycle where possible.
3. Order custom cakes early, especially during wedding season.
4. Look for seasonal items in summer and fall, when many bakeries use Okanagan fruit.
Many of these are small, family-owned businesses, so buying from them keeps money in the local economy.
For pastry, start with Sandrine; for bread, Sprout. For sit-down meals, see our guide to the best restaurants in Kelowna.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelowna's most famous bakery?
Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate is the city's best-known bakery, famous for its French pastries, macarons and chocolates. The main shop is at 1865 Dilworth Dr, across from Orchard Park, and there's a pastry kiosk at Kelowna International Airport.
Where can I find gluten-free baked goods in Kelowna?
Cupcasions offers gluten-free, vegan and nut-free alternatives on request, and Glow Juicery carries vegan and gluten-free snacks. Ask any bakery about cross-contamination if you have celiac disease.
Are there any bakeries in Kelowna that offer custom cake designs?
Yes. Cupcasions makes customized wedding and celebration cakes as well as cupcakes in dozens of flavours. Contact them well in advance to discuss design ideas.
Where can I buy artisan sourdough bread in Kelowna?
Sprout Bread on Cannery Lane is the go-to for artisan sourdough, since it focuses entirely on naturally leavened, long-fermented bread. The Bread Co. on Bernard Ave also makes bread with traditional techniques. Sprout has a popular stall at the Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market too.
What's the best way to find out about seasonal specials at Kelowna bakeries?
Follow the bakeries on Instagram or Facebook. That's where they post seasonal specials, new products and changes to their hours. Many use Okanagan fruit, so summer and fall bring the most specials.
