Wonderful local spot with super friendly service and great coffee. Beautiful and cosy interior design with a rustic feel.
Black Rook Bakehouse is a small unassuming little bakery that I could have easily missed if I hadn't heard about it online while looking for places to have cake (I'm always on the look out for cake). The place wasn't busy when I arrived there (10:30 am on Sunday), and I was greeted by a friendly young lady. Being a chocoholic, I was disappointed to see that they weren't offering any of their chocolate cake varieties that day. They did have a red velvet cake however (named "Molly), which I got instead. I also had a bacon and cheese croissant.
Bacon & Cheese Croissant ($4.5): 2.5/5 (4 if it wasn't a croissant); The first thing I have to mention is that the croissant was surprisingly heavy. Although it looked to be about the same size as a regular croissant, it weighted at least 1.5x as much. Unfortunately, as a croissant, it was not very good. It had a more bread-like texture, and was not flaky and buttery as a croissant should be. I did enjoy the taste; I just think that it should be called a "bun" rather than a croissant.
"Molly" Red Velvet Cake ($7): 5/5; Although the price is a bit high, the size of the slice was generous (not as big as Trafiq, but definitely much larger than Sweet Obsession). As for the taste, I have to say, I absolutely loved it. The cake was very moist and tangy, with a perfect amount of delicious cream cheese frosting (and what appears to be bits of cranberry/raspberry).
Even though the croissant was disappointing, I did come to the bakery primarily for their cakes, and I left happy. Although Trafiq still ranks at the top of my list, Black Rook has certainly found a spot in my sugar-loving heart. I really hope that they will be offering some of their chocolate varieties the next time that I visit.
I just would like to mention that the bakery has a funny way of naming their cakes by giving them people names like "Harold" or "Chester" (and in my case for the red velvet cake "Molly"). I don't know the reason behind it, but I thought it was quite cute.
Delicious, very buttery pastry. Sipping your Salt Spring coffee surrounded by rustic furniture and nice music make it for a lovely experience.
My friend and I decided to visit Black Rook after The Red Wagon for dessert! The bakery is very open and seating is spaced apart nicely, the decor is super cute to! Service was great, the lady was really nice and helpful in helping us make our decision...
Cozy place. There bake goods are so good. Such a comfortable place to sit and have one of there great coffee. Lots of pillows to lean on. Such friendly staff.
You have to go there!!!. Twice this week and Wow, great baked goods and the bread....well get there. they go quick and I see why. They have my business!!
A bakery like you'd find in a small town.. Homestyle baked goods. The variety is amazing! Becoming very popular with local restaurants who order their desserts from Black Rook.
Special Take Home to the Kootenays. Down in Vancouver for the big American Educational Research Association conference (12,000 academics downtown!), I stopped by my favourite bakery in Vancouver, had a piece of pear, walnut & blackberry pie, and ordered 4 brisket and stout pot pies (the most amazing flavors!), a rasberry/rhubarb pie, and 4 fabulous cheese croissants to pick up on my way home several days later.
My partner had invited 4 friends (I had two extra of the brisket and stout pot pies I had been saving in my freezer) and we all went down to the Little Slocan River spot at our home, by the garden. With table and chairs and the heated up pot pies and the great salad the friends brought over, we had our first outdoor evening of the 2012 season. The delightful flavours and a couple of bottles of wine and the finally changing weather made for a perfect evening, Thanks to Karen and Dana at the Black Rook Bakehouse for their great food!
We had two mornings of croissants and tea, and just finished up the last bite of pie yesterday. Still the best crust, several days later. Melt in your mouth!
A tasty SOB. The SOB brownie is one tasty SOB. It allows Lopan to live out some earthly pleasures. Lopan cares not for North American styles cakes, but the cake was pretty good and not too sweet. Lopan will return
My new favourite. Try the Chester - you won't be sorry !
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