Where can I find the best Nanaimo bars in Vancouver?

Question

My friend is coming to visit from England and I've been telling him all about butter tarts and Nanaimo bars - and yes I could make them myself but I'm looking for a place that sells excellent ones! I'm hoping for one that's not too sweet but as long as its delicious I'll be happy! Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Local traditional bakeries are going to probably be your best bet.  You won't find them at higher end bakeries because realistically they are a 'cheap' style dessert.  But I have found those traditional bakeries where you can get everything from cakes to cookies to pastry to bread (not the bakeries in the local Safeway or Save-On) have the best Nanaimo bars because they all use slightly different recipes.  My suggestion is the Valley Bakery on East Hastings in Burnaby.

Answer 2

I like the ones they sell on the ferry going to Victoria (in that bakery they have..The one that leaves from tswassen) but i domt think that will help you very much lol.

Cindy's in West Vancouver had the best, but i think its a restaurat now.

Pretty much any from a bakery are good. Store bought ones are wayyy to sweet.

And the ones from m&m meats have fake icing in the middle, not the real kind.

Answer 3

m&m meat has some pretty good ones.

Answer 4

You can't... you have to take the ferry to Nanaimo