Reviews of Au Soleil Levant (Bakery)

Zoe Laisnez

Amazing bakery! Excellent people working there as well.

K S.

Best bakery in Nelson! Wonderful selection. They also have a few sandwiches made with their bread. Get there early some things sell out fast.

Teague Urquhart

Amazing atmosphere felt like I was in France! Bread is so great!

Dirk Jonker

THEE best, tasty, wholesome bread in town.

James Baxter

Au Soleil Levant is a fantastic little back-alley French Canadian artisan bakery that churns out heaps of exquisite French baked goods. My favourite are the fougasse: small savoury stuffed breads filled with anything from mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and parmesan to bacon, white onion, sweet and spicy peppers, and gouda. They use rennet-free (vegetarian) cheese, and the fougasse are available in a variety of doughs including whole wheat, spelt, and their incredible sourdough. The first time I tried a fougasse I decided to have one every day that week so I could try them all. You can't go wrong with any one of them, but my favourite is the red onion on sourdough with its salty olives, delicious cheeses, and just the right amount of filling-to-bread ratio. C'est vraiment délicieux!

Elaina Fritz

Quirky real French bakery with amazing bread tucked away. They take cash only... Canadian cash... But there is a convenient atm around the corner for day trippers like is who have not converted cash. Worth the search, and ask about the yummy cheese they have, too!

Spencer Cox

Bread, cheese, and esresso cookies are top notch

Angela Farynnyk

Honestly Some of the best bread I have ever had and definitely the best chocolate chip cookie! Also the raspberry tarts are divine. You can’t go wrong with anything in here. Remember to bring cash.

Edward Beavon

Helpful and friendly

Courtney Davis

Great pastries and friendly service! Only takes cash.

Therese Mah

Different fresh breads every day. Absolutely delicious. Try the brioche loaf for something sweet.

Eric Klassen

This is a Nelson treasure. Excellent breads and cheeses. A go to for a quick lunch.

Robert Montgomery

It's old world French with wonderful baking, breads mainly

Tenille Hoogland

Amazing bread and treats. A must stop.

Patricia James

Nelson wouldn't be the same without your fabulous breads and so many other tasties! Thankyou for being such a wonderful part of our community. Love you all????

Walter Romaniuk

Mon dieu, c’est bon! Best little bakery I have seen anywhere in years. Stepping inside felt like like stepping into an old bakery in New France.

Sean Rance

Oh my, my, my.... Nelson you are incredibly lucky to have such an beautiful establishment! My partner and I came here on a whim from a street sign, I have yet to see a "proper" bakery since being in Alberta/BC, Canada (sorry, that's some European pretentiousness coming through). Anyway, this bakery brought me back to times living in France. Sat around a table with family breaking fresh, delicious bread. The lady that served us was lovely, and the bakery itselfs had a calming/relaxing vibe (probably the low light and Arabian/Desert music that helped). MUST VISIT!

Chris Macmillan

Like the rye bread and brioche

Hamish Kerr

Fantastic bakery run by lovely people! The scrolls are amazing!

Adrian Dwiputra

This special place would make you want sandwich lunch all day.

Kirk Chantraine

Had a delicious triple cream brie and roasted red pepper sandwich. Very nice staff and tasty breads!

Chris Torres

Took me a few tries to find it open, but the bread was worth it.

Bill Lander

I love this place. I feel like I'm in another country. One of those places that makes Nelson unique.

Bob W

Lovely French bakery in the the heart of Nelson. Not to miss!

Demon media

Super quaint, well pricedn friendly environment.

Barbie Wheaton

So special!! Hand made food to perfection!! Smells sooooo good when you walk in!!

anshulee singh

Local fresh stuff. Excellent quality

G B

A tiny bakery with incredible quality and deliciousness, plus a great team. :) Tucked into one of Nelson's back alleys which makes it all the more special. Make sure you're ready to stand in line outside on Saturday morning if you don't go super super early (and it's worth it!). Get a croissant for sure and a "queen" (Kouign-Amann) if you want something sweet and memorable!

Joe B

A gem hidden just off of Baker Street. Wonderful breads, sandwiches, and treats. We visit everytime we're in Nelson.

L

Fabulous just fabulous

Curtis C

Soooooo good!!

Kathy M.

Amazing bakery. The best bagettes in the Kootenays though all their breads are delicious.

Chris Geistlinger

Amazing fresh bread and baking. Next level cookies and the sandwich I had was splendid. Many unique breads, consequently I left with 3 loaves!

SeFok Chan

Best bakery in the town of Nelson bar none.

Frank Crockett

Lovely little bakery. Will be back

Darren

Top notch French baking, with very impressive value given the quality. Love it.

Eleanor Schmutz

Oh my goddess, hand made bread!!!! So delicious, what an amazing bakery and staff

Luke Schleppe

French bread

Roni Zaide

What an amazing place! On our stroll in town we stumbled into this French-Canadian bakery - it's a bit hidden and I'm so glad we found it! - it felt like we walked into a fairy tale! We were welcomed by two smiling ladies in French, while beautiful music was playing the back, they had so many amazing breads and baked goods and even a vegan Pâté to pair with our breads - totally felt like we were in a small French village for a few minutes.. The breads (and Pâté) were just delicious, and you can really tell they love what they do! the prices were really reasonable and the variety was great!

Sophie Hebert

My new favourite bakery. We tried their raspberry tarts and I've been craving them for two days now. The baguettes are delicious! I would suggest pairing them with their vegetarian pâté or their brie! I feel like I always get amazing value for my money here. I can't wait to come back.

Kristian Horvath

Amazing!

Venny Xaronski

Outrageous prices! CASH ONLY No parking Staff converses between themselves in French in presence of English speaking customers. RUDE! Product could well be exceptional but not worth the cost and agravation. I picked up an order for a friend, but did not purchase anything for myself after paying $20 for 4 six-inch fougasse. I guess the first clue is no prices on the menu. Even they know how ridiculous they are.

Jasmine Botto

Lovely and quaint Traditional and exceptional baking

Christina LD

The BEST “hidden gem” in Nelson ???? amazing everything!

Ren Macintosh

Really nice if you like fancy bread

Christine Dionne

(Translated) Excellent! Nice welcome! Delicious products! The veggie pâté is wow! (Original) Excellent! Bel accueil! Produits délicieux! Le végé pâté est wow!

Harold Bredel

(Translated) I tasted only the brioche, but very good, I hope to be able to make a jump before leaving! (Original) j'ai gouté seulement la brioche, mais très bonne, j'espère pouvoir y refaire un saut avant de partir!

Darlene Arychuk

We bought decadent cookies.

Alexandra Côté

(Translated) Friendly and friendly staff, excellent breads, fresh and good price (Original) personnel amicale et sympathique, pains excellent, frais et à bon prix

David Beach

Just a good quality and tasting loaf

Simon Horrobin

Bread is totally awesome! Thanks for the coffee advice as well!

Ryan Chamberlain

They have the best soughdough in Nelson hands down!!! Also lots of authentic French Canadian delights.. so good.