Manzano Europa Bakery

AMAZING TUNA SANDWICHES, many of the staff from my work go there specifically for it, as well as others in the building. All soups are great too. Little bit pricey, but taste is phenomenal.
Downside, staff is a little unfriendly. Having a punch card (buy 5 get one free) might be a good idea to promote sandwiches, I’m sure we buy enough! Great place.

We always get our raisin bread here for $ 2.5. They have a wide selection from cookies, pastries, breads, cakes, sandwiches and simple drinks here. Staff are friendly and efficient. Quality of bread is good for the price you pay. Located on the main floor by the Bay wing.

I’ve only tried their cookies — but from what I have tried it was okay — meh nothing I would try it again.

Nothing in the pastry display case whets my appetie. The pastries look dry and the sandwiches look so plain. However, the first time I went to the bakery, I needed to satisfy my sweet tooth so I settled for the pear torte. It was surprisingly delicious!!! I have been going back for this for a few months now. At times the torte is dry and others its very moist– hit or miss but it still tastes good. I have tried the apple and lemon tortes and the chocolate croissants but was not impressed with any of the other items.

I don’t have an ipad, therefore, I cannot do my reviews in real time all the time with the exception of Coachella weekend, therefore, this is a review that has been packed up in my draft folder for some time. I’ve just forgot about it, however, still visited this year so it is relevant. The pastries here aren’t picture perfect, however, they’re cheap, good for parties and basic. I just wish their hours of operation were more work friendly. Customer service was okay. The ambiance could be more welcoming, however, I can tell that they never intended this to be a place where you want to stay long.

Metrotown never ceases to surprise me. For the longest time, I thought that the only bakeries in the mall were Saint Germain’s and Maxim’s, but low and behold! There’s Manzano right under my nose (well beneath the food court more specifically). They seem to have a great assortment of breads and cakes, though what caught my attention today was the Chocolate & Raspberry Muffin. Was really filling and tasty… will definitely return to sample their scones and that intriguing looking Apple Croissant.

On my way out of the house of knives, I decided to stop by this bakery which is just across.
Entered the bakery with no recognition or eye contact.
Browsed their baked goods while an Asian girl was just eyeing us as if we were going to steal something from the display case.
There were no smiles, no please and no thank you during the whole transaction. Oh… She did say $ 12.00.
Ordered chocolate, cheese, and almond croissant.
They were not flaky nor buttery as I am accustomed to. They were basically bread.
Also bought a lemon tart and pear torte. They were just alright. The pastry kinda tasted old.
Customer service goes a long way.
Will not venture here again.

Most gloomy-​looking counter staff workers I’ve ever seen! No smiles (were they actually frowning?) and fake laughs. I felt awkward due to their intense staring at my every move and so I tried to lighten the mood by saying, «wow, the sandwiches are so big I don’t know if I can finish one». The sandwiches were massive, I kid you not. Still, those staff workers neither smiled nor replied (seriously?). I wonder if they hate working there or if they went through some traumatic moment recently. Somebody, please bring a dog here or make sure a friendly, open person gets hired here, otherwise I will feel like a little part of me dies every time I set foot in here.
The biscotti didn’t taste at all like the biscottis I’ve had in Quebec. The crême brûlée could use a little more improvement. It tasted more like an egg tart to be honest. The cheese bun, at least, tasted decent. I’m so glad they have challah bread! Now that’s something you can’t find at most bakeries in BC.

Nice sandwiches, try the turkey on olive bread. Decent iced mocha. Small seating area and great customer service. The staff was lovely. A much nicer option than the food court directly above.

You’ve probably walked by Manzano dozens of times, in a rush to get to somewhere else. Maybe you’ve wondered, «Who would set up a bakery in this area of Metrotown?» This is a great place to pick up something sweet in Burnaby. Stop by and treat yourself to something delicious.

Really good cakes, sandwiches, and drinks. Good place to stop by in the mall for a small snack.
Their truffle cake, mango mousse cake and mocha are all very good.

Located on the ground level of Metrotown, next to the Bay, and across from the pet store.
Friendly service from the get-​go taking down my phone order for a 6″ cheesecake. Worked out to be $ 17.xx — what a bargain! An 8″ cheesecake was $ 27.xx. My memory fails me on the cost of the bigger size. A slice in the display counter was $ 2.99. Overall very reasonably priced.
I went with the original flavour. It was fluffy, creamy, and decadent. Easily one of the more memorable cheesecakes I’ve had. My parents enjoyed it as well, and they’re hard to please with Western-​style desserts. That says something, right?
EDIT: I thoroughly enjoyed my Salmon Sandwich. Soup was average. Unfortunately, sandwiches are ready-​made and cannot be heated up. I don’t like cold sandwiches, but the flavours and bread made up for it. I’ll probably try a deli meat sandwich of some sort next time — they look huge! There is a little reserved eating area in the mall sidewalk.
Also, they did away with their credit card machine recently. CASH AND DEBIT ONLY.

Their sandwiches are amazing — one of my favorites in the Lower Mainland, especially the turkey on olive bread. I have to stop by everytime I’m in Metrotown. It is an odd location for a bakery, between the Bay and Disney Store, but so worth the trip.

This is a great little bakery hidden in the mall. Good place to grab some bake goods after shopping and they have a variety of breads, cookies, and cheese cakes. Apparently, they make pretty good sandwiches too. There are also seats and tables outside the bakery to sit down for a quick bite. I come here for their croissants; apple, chocolate, almonds, and plain ones too. Great selection of cheese cakes as well.

Freshly baked breads. Awesome selection. I really appreciate that they have such a healthy variety like vegan option, organic, sugar-​free, yeast-​free, etc.
Everything I have tried there has been great! I have bought breads and cheesecakes. Love the chocolate cake as well.
This is now one of my favorite bakery in Burnaby. I wish it wasn’t located in a mall so it would be easier to get to.

Real Bakery Bread. Freshly Baked. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.
You get there early enough and unfortunately, the bread may too warm to slice.
They have sugar free, yeast-​free, vegan, organic, dairy free. Rye, French baguettes, Country, Italian, Sourdough, Apple-​Cinnamon, Raisin, Whole Wheat, Multi-​Grain. I was amazed at the selection. IN A MALL !!!
They serve sandwiches, which are also made fresh daily, using one of their signature breads. These are brought out after 10:30 am, sometimes close to 11 am. Roast Beef, Salmon, Lamb, Tuna, Ham & Cheese, and Vegetarian.
There are also pastries and cakes. Some are even sugar-​free. I asked and this means they have usually used honey as the sweetener. I bought the pear torte and the lemon torte for the office. Both were BIG hits. I also bought assorted biscotti packed in little plastic canisters. These are VERY addictive. My friends polished off one canister within 20 mins. Selfish little me, did not share the other one. Yup. I ate them all by myself. I’m going there tomorrow to buy 3 more canisters. I haven’t decided yet if I am going to share them.

I was a bit skeptical to buy bread from this bakery in the mall. Maybe it’s just me, but B.C.‘s biggest shopping centre + delicious, fresh bread just don’t sound like they should go together. I’m happy to report that I was wrong. So wrong that I feel compelled to tell you that the organic, whole grain bread I just had for breakfast was divine. We had the bread sliced for us when we bought it and I feared for the fingers of the employee who operated the noisy automatic slicer. Thankfully, her fingers were spared and there was no blood on the chewy outer crust of the loaf. The bread has just the right combination of chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. The bread was especially awesome with the hazelnut butter that I bought at the UBC Farm and the Nicola Valley honey that I bought at the Gallery of BC Ceramics on Granville Island. Yum yum. Would I brave Metrotown just for a trip to Manzano Bakery? Hell no, but if I happen to have lose my mind again and decide to shop at Metrotown, I’ll be sure to stop by Manzano’s. That is, unless I get hopelessly lost in the sea of shoppers and can’t find my way back.