WeBake Dessert Cafe has become Burnaby’s go-to spot for inventive sweets and excellent coffee since opening in 2018. Known for their rotating menu of bake-shop style desserts and handcrafted espresso drinks, they’ve built a loyal following in the Brentwood area by doing a few things very well: precise baking, friendly counter service, and a cosy space where people actually want to linger.

Step inside the 900-square-foot cafe and the counter sings with colour and variety. Expect signature items like the matcha mille crepe, salted caramel burnt cheesecake, and their weekly fruit galette. Pastries are portioned for sharing or solo indulgence, from single-serve lemon possets to 9-inch seasonal tartlets. The coffee bar serves single-origin pour-overs, a classic 2-shot cappuccino, and nitro cold brew, all made on a La Marzocco machine. They also offer vegan and gluten-aware options clearly labelled, with oat milk and house-made almond custard available on request.

What sets WeBake apart is their process. Every tray is mixed and baked in small batches throughout the day, so croissants arrive flaky and éclairs are glossy, not limp. The kitchen team includes a pastry chef with 7 years’ experience in Vancouver bakeries and a barista trainer who runs weekly latte-art sessions for staff. Orders for celebrations are taken in person or by phone, and same-week cake pick-up is usually possible with 48 hours’ notice.

Neighbourhood customers keep coming back because the cafe feels local, not corporate. They host monthly charity bake sales for nearby schools, display art from Burnaby makers, and hold a loyalty punch card that gets you a free pastry after ten purchases. Drop in for a morning espresso, meet a friend over a tart, or call ahead for a custom cake. Phone: 604-420-0226. Instagram: @webake_in_burnaby.