Beyond Bread - Saint Ives Australia

At Beyond Bread, I sink my teeth into a sacristain. If you haven’t tried, it’s an absurdly long twisty pastry – about as long as my forearm – deliciously dusted with icing sugar. Oddly resembling a knotty branch, or maybe a wizard’s gnarled wand.<br/ On Stop 117 of our Search for Vancouver’s Best Coffee, there is something peculiarly magical about Beyond Bread. Although they’ve been a fixture in Kits (at Alma and West 4th Ave) for several years, we kick ourselves for discovering this local gem only recently.

Their grilled cheese is, by far, the best I have ever tasted. Plus, they include a pickle to go with it, which makes it even more awesome!

I am head over heels in love with bread. The process of making it, watching it bake in the oven, and of course eating it. Beyond Bread has become one of my favorite recipes after trying a loaf of their bread at a potluck I went to. What makes them a unique bakery is that they use their signature sourdough starter in all their loaves creating a depth of flavor unlike any other loaf you’ve had before.

My Favorite Indulgence. Have you ever had break so good you don't have to eat it with anything? There are few places where you can get your bread and ask the baker anything you'd like to know! Want something light on the stomach? This bread won't give you a tummy ache, it will just make you happy and full! AND THEIR PASTRIES!!! Wow! I mean I could eat one of their almond croissants every morning! Only get there early because by closing time, they won't have much left!

Beyond Bread is OPEN!. The bakery is open again with some nice renovations, new menu items and more.