Bliss Bakery has 4 locations that I’m aware of; there are 2 in downtown Kelowna, 1 in West Kelowna, and 1 in Peachland. While all of the locations are different in layout and size, the food is consistent in the 2 locations that I have visited and I appreciate that. This post will specifically be about the West Kelowna location, unless otherwise noted.
Things of note (at the West Kelowna location):
- Bliss Bakery is in a large strip mall complex so there is lots of dedicated parking nearby.
- You won’t need to navigate stairs and the inside and outside seating areas are wheelchair accessible, including the bathroom.
- The outdoor seating consists of plastic chairs with arms and for that reason I don’t sit outside here. Additionally, this place doesn’t have a great view (the parking lot on 2 sides and the highway on the other). If you want to enjoy Bliss Bakery treats with a great view, be sure to visit the Peachland location. The outdoor seating looks across the street to the lake.
- Indoor seating is varied. There are booths, moveable metal chairs that are very sturdy (seriously, they are heavy duty) and don’t have arms (no pinching!), and couches/loveseats.
- I do find Bliss Bakery to be slightly more expensive than some of the other independent bakeries and cafes that we enjoy in the Okanagan, but not significantly so. This location is very convenient if you live in West Kelowna.
Bliss Bakery is one of the places my husband and I sometimes enjoy a breakfast date on the weekends. It can get quite busy around peak times (especially weekday lunch times, in my experience). We’ve always been able to find a table when we want one, though sometimes we enjoy taking our food and drinks to go and savouring it down by the lake at Gellatly Bay that is only a few minutes away, by car.
My favourite breakfast treat is a fresh mixed-berry scone but they tend to sell out fairly quickly so get there early if you have your heart set on one. This particular time we arrived around 10:30am to find they were out of scones but I was able to have the last “mixed-berry tea biscuit”, which was basically a scone baked in a muffin tin with some drizzle on top. My husband enjoyed the cheese chorizo croissant. Both items are pictured below.
I nearly always get a non-fat London Fog latte here, and they run a bit on the sweet side but I find that to be a nice treat. Like most places these days, they will make your drink with whatever milk or milk alternative you specify.
They make sweet and savoury items and will serve them to you hot or cold, depending on the item and your preference. Some of the more substantial items include wraps, sandwiches, quiches, and more. They also sell some gluten-free items for those who are looking to meet specific dietary needs. They offer some drool-worthy dessert bars and pastries if you’re looking for a quick treat or want to load up a box to share with family or co-workers.
They’ve recently started offering bamboo straws (they come in a reusable cloth cover) with your cold drinks. The cost is $1 for the straw and it’s yours to keep, of course. If you’d like to purchase a straw but not a drink, you can have one for $3.
Have you tried any of the other Bliss Bakery locations? If so, let me know if you find them to be accessible in the comments. Also, be sure to let me know which dessert items you think I should try!