Moore's Bakery

Bakery: Moore's Bakery 
Address: 2128 W 41st Ave, Vancouver BC 
Website: https://mooresbakery.wixsite.com/moores-bakery
Style: Canadian 
Price: $$ 

With the number of fancy, higher end patisseries located throughout Vancouver, you don't often encounter a classic Canadian bakery in the city. You know what I mean: serving old-school baked goods like date squares, butter tarts, brownies, etc. And sometimes, it's precisely those uncomplicated, home-style baked goods that you're craving.

That's where Moore's Bakery comes in. They may not be the most elegant of bakeries; maybe they're not the most photographed, but they sell reasonably priced, unpretentious treats that - most importantly - taste good. 

 One item that I seem to regularly go for is the Nanaimo bar ($2.50). Sometimes, bakeries make it too sweet and creamy, but Moore's gets it right: it has these granola undertones, or maybe almost like a classic macaroon. A bit like Jordan's chocolate granola cereal, perhaps. It featured good, quality chocolate and wholesome oats; the custard was more yellow and heavier than usual. It was quite good; in fact: If you like the combination of chocolate and granola, you'll love Moore's Nanaimo bars!

Rating: ***