Basted Baker

Top choice in British Columbia


Sechelt's best dining option is a slightly out of the ordinary bakery that retains the ambience of a casual bistro and specializes in biscuit sandwiches. With an unlimited appetite, you could effectively stay here all day, demolishing eggs benny, salad bowls and individually tailored quiches. And did we mention the perfectly confected coffee and the gloriously sticky cinnamon buns?

Biscuit-wise, we're talking American-style – fresh, crumbly creations that resemble giant scones and require a small stick to hold savory fillings (such as smoked salmon and poached egg) in place. Hash browns make perfect bedfellows.


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