3 Best Bakeries in Saint John, NB

Expert-recommended Top 3 Bakeries in Saint John, NB. All of our bakeries actually undergo a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and price - all to ensure overall excellence. You deserve only the best!

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EAST COAST BISTRO

60 Prince William Street,
Saint John, NB E2L 2B1 Directions

Since 2012

Specialities:

✓Almond Croissant ✓Oatmeal Molasses Loaf ✓Bread and Butter Pudding ✓Cream Of Mushroom Soup ✓Glazed Apple-cinnamon Fritter ✓Curry Chicken Hand Pie ✓Plain Bagels and Roasted Apple and Rosemary Cream Cheese ✓Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Quiche ✓Blueberry Custard Danish ✓Chocolate and Cherry Swiss Roll ✓Puff Pastry Apple Cheesecake Strudel

"East Coast Bistro provides an extensive range of bakery items. The chefs of the bistro are Kim Steele and Tim Muehlbauer. Every member of the team loves food. They prepare everything in-house. Their goal is to see happy plates and happy customers. They also provide a variety of classic French techniques and dishes, and their menu changes with the seasons. East Coast Bistro has a French style with a modern brick-walled dining room opening onto its kitchen. They provide vegetarian-friendly menus. They also accept reservation options for their customers. East Coast Bistro is open 5 days a week.

2026 Highlights: East Coast Bistro offers gift cards."

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License #02-02497

Menu:

Sticky Toffee Pudding $15.00
Lemon Tart $15.00
Brisket Frites $26.00
Dry Aged Beef Filet $38.00
Veggie Mac $65.00
Smoked Rigatoni $25.00
Apple & Pear Glazed Pork Chop $34.00
Spiced Salmon $42.00
Cauliflower Gratin $40.00
Ecb Salad $16.00
Mushrooms On Toast $17.00
Roasted Tomato Soup $18.00
Oysters On The Half Shell $7.00
Pear & Prosciutto $26.00
Smoked Salmon $22.00
Moules-Frites $22.00
Seafood Chowder $26.00

Contact:

(506) 696-3278

Tue-Thu: 12pm - 8:30pm
Fri: 12pm - 9pm
Sat: 5pm - 9pm
Mon & Sun: Closed

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MCPHEE'S HOME BAKERY

115 Hampton Road, Rothesay,
Saint John, NB E2E 2P9 Directions

Since 2019

Specialities:

✓Pastries ✓Cinnamon Rolls ✓Bread ✓Homemade Yeast Rolls ✓Assorted Large Cookies ✓Ham Rolls ✓Cookies ✓Donuts ✓Muffins ✓Rolls ✓Meat Pies ✓Sweets ✓Samosas ✓Apple Fritters ✓Pies

"McPhee's Home Bakery offers a wide range of quality baked goods. The bakery is located 16.7 miles from downtown Saint John. The bakery creates a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and makes food and drinks with high-quality local ingredients. They prioritize using fresh ingredients to ensure their bakery items look amazing and taste exceptional. They specialize in doughnuts, apple fritters, cakes, rolls, and sweets, and focus on providing delicious pastries with excellent customer service. They bake cakes and bread using old-fashioned methods, with a friendly and helpful staff. Whether you're purchasing a half-dozen tea biscuits or 200 cupcakes, they're ready to supply you with high-quality items.

2026 Highlights: McPhee's Home offers fresh donuts."

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Contact:

(506) 849-1437

Tue-Fri: 7am - 7pm
Sat: 7am - 3pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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SWEET VANILLA

31 Queen Square North,
Saint John, NB E2L 1R6 Directions

Since 2019

Specialities:

✓Double Almond Croissants ✓Chocolatines ✓Chocolatines Amandines ✓Chocolate Coated Madeleines ✓Lemon Zest Madeleine ✓Paris-Brest ✓Cannelés De Bordeaux ✓Madagascar Vanilla ✓Coffee Almond Delights ✓Brioche Parisienne ✓Galette Frangipane ✓Pear/Apple Amandine Tart ✓Cranberry & Chocolate Chip Scones

"Sweet Vanilla is owned by Romy, who graduated high school before spending 10 years in France. The bakery uses only the finest ingredients, bakes everything fresh daily, and offers a various menu, including bread, rolls, cakes, sandwiches, savory buns, and doughnuts. They also feature authentic French pastries and Malagasy cuisine to the vibrant community of Greater Saint John. The bakery is known for their handmade pains au chocolat topped with crunchy almonds, homemade croissants filled with almond cream, and topped with a crispy almond macaronade. Their bakeshop specializes in whole-grain products made with local ingredients, making it a perfect gathering place for friends and family. The bakery also customizes macarons with personalized messages, logos, and more. All macarons are gluten-free and made with 100% almond flour. Sweet Vanilla offers Indian Ocean-style samosas.

2026 Highlights: Sweet Vanilla provides gelatin free pastries."

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Contact:

(506) 898-1684

Wed: 9am - 3pm
Thu & Fri: 11am - 5pm
Mon & Tue, Sat & Sun: Closed

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