Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
Opened Nov. 2022. Fully vegan bakery/cafe. Sells sweet & savory baked goods, breads, birthday cakes and hot drinks with vegan milks. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm.
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1508 Nanaimo St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6L 4T8
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Added by titstothewind on 26 Nov 2022
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50 Reviews
First Review by titstothewind
mamarock1956
Points +101
I was so excited to finally get there, and I was not disappointed - Edit
The most incredible, sweet and savory offerings that I took with me and enjoyed  for weeks afterwards (froze and revived) and I still dream about. 
Read morePros: Taste , Variety , Atmosphere
Guest
YoJmo
Points +219
Traveled from downtown, was worth it! - Edit
I had the croissant brkfst sammie which was great and a latte. Nice gathering spot and cool to watch the cake making process.
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NicoleT.
Points +40
Sehr leckerer cheese-onion-scone - Edit
Eine ganze Bäckerei voll mit veganen Leckereien. Was für ein Glück und alles sehr lecker. Die Scones, die Schokocroissants, der Apple-Crumble und der grüne Tee. Absolut empfehlenswert.
Read morePros: Die Leckereien, Der Service, Das Ambiente
Cons: Sehr laute Kulisse
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Thats_Annoying_Vegan
Points +38
We travel for their baked goods - Edit
Delicious decadent cakes and pastries…….soft serve is delish!
Read moreMy granddaughter loves to sit and color at the children’s are they have provided & watch the cake decorators do their magic through the large viewing window!
Pros: Vegan Eats!, Cleanliness, Child area
Guest
DrMichelle20
Points +501
LIVES up to the hype! - Edit
This bakery was top of my list of vegan places to visit while in Vancouver, and it delivered! The pain au chocolate was divine and my husband enjoyed his croissant breakfast sandwich. Wish we had time to try more!
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ivysgoldrush
Points +106
SOO GOOD - Edit
My favourite bakery ever, fully vegan and tastes amazing. It's not easy to find good vegan croissants but to live for perfected it
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kylijshaw
Points +598
The hype is real! - Edit
To Live For absolutely exceeded all of my expectations! So many options and everything vegan.. this is what heaven must look like. The hardest part of our visit was deciding what we wanted.
Read moreI tried the pain au chocolate (omg the flakey pastry so good), the salted double chocolate cookie, cinnamon bun and Nanaimo bar (tastes just like the non vegan ones I used to have!) We also got to try some of their focaccia which was so fluffy and tasty.
Please do yourself a favour and go!
Pros: Options , Price point
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mysticsonic
Points +795
A vegan sanctuary - Edit
I felt very seen here as a vegan - this place had a giant, beautiful portrait of cows on the wall, which to me made it clear this cafe is for the love of the animals.
Read moreOn top of that, the baked goods were phenomenal- we tried nearly everything and was happy across the board. It was such a treat to try vegan croissants!!!
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sarahzee
Points +1676
So good! - Edit
Been following Erin (the owner) online for some time and finally got to visit the cafe. I loved it!! The breakfast croissant was unbelievably good! I was really blown away. Also loved the spanakopita, breakfast cookie and lemon loaf. It is clear that everything is tasty! I’d go there all the time if I lived in Vancouver!
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caw
Points +2740
So so brilliant - Edit
The croissants were so perfectly flaky. I have missed proper croissants since being vegan and these were gorgeous. The filled croissant was absolutely delicious and the almond one was the perfect level of sweetness. Great coffee and friendly staff.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-26
Pros: Croissants, So much choice
Cons: Seats and tables awkward/uncomfy
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ToniVogi
Points +152
Great place - Edit
So many great vegan options! The food was so delicious! Reccomended.
Read moreBut the tables really were a little low.
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GoHerOwnWay
Points +1785
Beautiful cafe, decadent choices! - Edit
Great little vegan cafe with lots of baked goods. Loved the palmier and banana bread. Tried a matcha latte as well. Great vibes here, will be coming back for their savoury options!
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ktravel
Points +135
We loved it all - Edit
We drove up from Seattle and one of my must stops was to try To Live For Bakery. I have been a long time follower of Erin’s on Instagram and we purchased a number of different sweets to bring home. We were totally blown away by the amazing flavors. Everything we bought was so good and we look forward to visiting again on our next trip to Vancouver.
Read morePros: All vegan, Really good flavor, So many choices
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FrancheskadelPilar
Points +639
Delicious pastries & baked goods - Edit
To Live For bakery is a haven for all vegans & non-vegans! Their physical bakery is new but they have been a staple for years. Their baked goods are 10/10!!! Worth the travel if you live outside of the area. Their breakfast croissant sandwich is a must!!!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Many non dairy milk options & sweeteners, Friendly staff
Cons: Can get busy
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piglet_enthusiast
Points +516
Don't miss the breakfast sandwiches!! - Edit
Wonderful vegan croissant breakfast sandwiches, a wide range of pastries, and great interior with a cow mural (!!). I can't wait to try the dirty chai latté!
Read morePros: Range of pastries , Wonderful croissant sandwich, Cozy, fab vegan vibes inside
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lucuma
Points +1030
Worth the wait! - Edit
I was so excited to visit Erin Ireland’s all vegan bakery! Her ‘To Live For’ products have always been amazing and I wasn’t disappointed by the variety and quality of baked goods in the new cafe.
Read moreWe left with carrot cake, cinnamon bun, chocolate hazelnut mousse cake and breakfast sandwiches. All were delicious, and at what I thought was a reasonable price.
I liked the location and found parking easily nearby (although we made the drive early to beat the weekend line ups)!
Pros: 100% vegan, Quality baked goods and hot drinks, Good location and hours
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nicgarwil
Points +324
Must visit when in Vancouver! - Edit
Amazing sweets and eats in this all-vegan cafe and bakery! Get the breakfast sandwiches and sausage rolls, and out of this world cinnamon buns! The croissants are done by a French pastry chef, you will cry with joy! Kids table with toys and books so you can bring weegans! The bakery has a large glass sliding window so you can watch the magic ❤️ #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan sweets and eats, Amazing coffees and matcha!, Kids area with toys and books for littles
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theresabee
Points +717
Loving To Live For - Edit
Vancouver is lucky to add To Live For, Erin Ireland’s brand new vegan bakery, to its flourishing veg scene. Patrons are treated to a wide selection of lovingly-made cakes and pastries, all made in-house, with a menu that is constantly evolving.
Read moreEvery corner of the sit-down section is cosy and welcoming, where you can enjoy a treat and warm drink and people watch to your heart’s content. A must-visit. #Veganuary
Pros: Ever-increasing menu of delicious vegan items, Welcoming atmosphere, Pain au chocolat is perfection
Cons: Not the most accessible location if not driving
Guest
Greeneyedgirl
Points +403
Everything is to love! - Edit
Erin Ireland has created a haven of a bakery where there is a variety of sweet and savoury baked goods, pastries and cakes to satisfy everyone, vegan or not. The thoughtfulness into the menu, the space is tangible. This place compassionately demonstrates you can be delicious, have variety and vegan!
Read morePros: Great variety of food and drink options, Beautiful space, Owners who care
Cons: Not super central
Guest
Jule(TrailTofu)
Points +824
Very worth visiting - Edit
Very nice Cafe with tasty baked goods.
Read moreFriendly staff and I love that you can watch the staff in the bakery.
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-16
Pros: Fully vegan cafe/bakery, Very friendly staff , Delicious food
Cons: The AC was very very loud
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spottedtowhee
Points +131
Well worth the hype - Edit
Amazing baked goods and breakfast options. Will be back!
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titstothewind
Points +478
Lives up to the hype! - Edit
Went and checked out To Live For this morning and got a beautiful cheddar scone, cinnamon (sticky?) bun & oat latte. Been open a full week as of today and there’s still a line up out the door with folks happily waiting their turn. Will be going back to make sure I can try everything on the menu!
Read moreTo be noted: the lemon loaf is out of this world 🥹❣️
Edit: round two this weekend, the croissant breakfast sandwich is INCREDIBLE.
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-26
Pros: ALL VEGAN, cute atmosphere, Default milk for hot drinks is oat (amazing), Friendly staff, so many cute dogs outside 🥰
Guest
dmkugi
Points +128
Long time coming - what vegan dreams are made of - Edit
Beautiful bakery, friendly staff, and delicious goodies. Matcha latte 10/10.
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