Business Details
48 Years
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Fresh-Baked Breads & Caf Favorites in Vancouver
Uprising Breads has been a cornerstone of Vancouver's Commercial Drive neighborhood for over 45 years, dedicated to crafting high-quality multigrain breads and honey-sweetened baked goods. Our team begins each day at 3 AM to ensure fresh, scratch-made productsfrom muffins and croissants to artisanal breadsare ready by 7 AM. We combine decades of baking expertise with locally sourced ingredients to offer wholesome options that cater to both everyday cravings and special dietary needs.As a family-owned business, we prioritize community engagement through programs like our product donation initiative and partnerships with local farmers. Our caf provides a welcoming space for customers to enjoy homemade soups, sandwiches on freshly baked bread, and specialty coffee from regional roasters, all while supporting British Columbia's agricultural economy through the Buy BC program.
Services
Multigrain Breads
Caf Dining
Wholesale Breads
Online Ordering
Bakery Tours
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We've baked fresh bread daily for 45 years at the same Vancouver location
- Our scratch-made recipes use local ingredients and no preservatives
- We offer 30+ varieties of multigrain and specialty breads
- Our caf serves meals made with ingredients from regional farmers
- We support community through daily product donation programs
Services
Multigrain Breads
Our signature multigrain breads combine organic whole wheat flour with seven-grain cereal containing barley, flax, and millet. These high-fiber options use natural sweeteners like honey and molasses without artificial additives. Perfect for health-conscious consumers seeking nutrient-rich alternatives to standard breads.
Caf Dining
Our Commercial Drive caf serves breakfast pastries, homemade soups, and sandwiches made on-site daily. Guests enjoy coffee from local roaster Salt Spring Coffee Company alongside baked goods in a cozy environment with indoor and outdoor seating available seven days weekly.
Wholesale Breads
We supply over 50 grocery locations across the Lower Mainland with fresh-baked breads and pastries. Our wholesale program includes signature items like cracked wheat bread and whole wheat raisin loaves, all produced using time-tested recipes developed over our 45-year history in Vancouver.
Online Ordering
Customers can place advance orders for pickup through our website, ensuring availability of popular items like our limited-quantity specialty breads. This service helps regulars reserve favorites while reducing wait times during peak hours at our Venables Street location.
Bakery Tours
Visitors can observe our bakers at work starting at 3 AM daily. These informal tours showcase our scratch baking process from dough preparation to fresh-out-of-the-oven muffins ready by opening time, offering insight into our commitment to traditional baking methods.
Questions
What are your café's operating hours?
We're open daily from 7 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays and 7 AM to 6 PM other days, closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day.
Do you offer gluten-free bread options?
While we don't currently produce gluten-free breads, we offer several naturally gluten-reduced options like our sourdough light rye made without added sweeteners.
Can I order custom cakes or pastries?
We specialize in standard baked goods rather than custom orders, but our pastry case offers daily selections of cookies, tarts, and pies made fresh each morning.
Are your breads available outside Vancouver?
Our wholesale distribution covers the entire Lower Mainland with products available at over 50 grocery locations including Whole Foods and Choices Markets.
Do you provide coffee with café purchases?
Yes, we serve coffee from Salt Spring Coffee Company daily with barista-made espresso drinks and offer free used coffee grounds for gardeners.
How do you support local farmers?
We partner with British Columbia producers through the Buy BC program and prioritize regional ingredients in our soups, sandwiches, and baked goods to support local agriculture.
Reviews (4)
Jeff
Jan 20, 2022
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Incredible pastries & cookies, they were to-die-for! I'll definately be returning from now on. The woman with the red hair helped me out last week - she seems very kind & she made sure I left with a smile. Thank you for the great customer sevice!
Eugene Shmitsman
Jan 19, 2022
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Good selection of organic home made soups, fresly baked bread and muffins. Their rye bread is one of the best around. Great local spot in town.
Jasmina S.
Jan 10, 2022
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I finally found my favourite local bread. It's the delicious buttermilk honey bread. It's perfect for French toast, but also great for a good panini. They also serve things other than amazing bread options, such as sandwiches and pastries. I had a london fog and it might be the best one ever. The london fog from other cafes tend to be super sweet, but this one is perfect. And finally, wonderful customer service. Super helpful and kind. Can't wait to come back.
Paisley D.
Nov 14, 2021
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I had an oat milk cappuccino, it was a little weak! The sourdough round loaf I got here was just okay. Not as sour as I'd have liked. I will go back to try some of the baked treats when I'm in the area. There is no indoor seating now
