Dilemma bakehouse was founded by the same creative team from Catch 122. Not only do we share the same kitchen, we also share the same passion and philosophy.

Everything is made fresh, in-house, with great local ingredients. Expect flavours to change often because we make our pastries, entremets, tarts, and croissants based on what’s fresh in season. Dilemma is located inside Catch 122, you will face it as soon as you walk in. Check the display cases for our daily creations.

Our team is always creating something pretty and tasty!

Check out what’s NEW and baking in our kitchen.

  • Custom pastries Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver

    Coconut - Pina Colada

    Coconut dacquoise | coconut mousse | Malibu Rum | mango pineapple passionfruit compote | milk chocolate shell | coconut dark chocolate feuilletine crunch

  • Custom pastries Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver

    Signature Egg Custard Croissant Tart

  • Nutella Babka Croissant Knot at Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver

    Nutella Babka Croissant Knot

    Cross-laminated croissant knot | nutelle | espresso creméux | graham crumbs | brûlée banana

  • Dubai Chocolate Croissant at Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver

    Dubai Chocolate Croissant

    Pistachio praline | kataifi | tahini | chocolate ganache | chopped pistachio | dark chocolate | cross-laminated croissant

  • Close-up of a roasted chicken thigh with crispy skin and yellow and brown coloring.

    Creamy Cheese Croissant Tart

  • Four assorted desserts on a white background, including a shiny red apple-shaped cake, a layered chocolate cake, a pink strawberry roll cake, and a small pastry with chocolate topping.

    Hand Crafted Pastries

  • Two toasted marshmallows with a chocolate coating, sitting on a black tray on a wooden surface.

    "Hazelnut" - Baileys Hazelnut

    Hazelnut praline ganache | Baileys ganache | hazelnut paste | hazelnut dacquoise | chocolate sable | milk chocolate | dark chocolate

  • A shiny, red cherry-shaped dessert with a dark stem on top, placed on a white plate with a decorative base, on a wooden surface.

    "Cherry" Black Forest Entremet

    Cherry ganache | cherry | Cassis | chocolate sponge | vanilla white chocolate whipped ganache | chocolate crisp | streusel

  • A tiered dessert stand featuring assorted pastries, cakes, and finger sandwiches, including strawberries-topped desserts, blueberry-topped tart, chocolate cake, and cucumber sandwiches.

    Sunday Afternoon High Tea

    Menu
  • A mushroom-shaped dessert resembling a red mushroom with white spots, garnished with pink decorative elements, and placed on a blue ceramic plate.

    "The Mushroom" - Peach Almond Entremet

    Peach mousse | peach compote | caramel almond sablé crunch | chiffon sponge | peach liqueur 

  • A small, round, green dessert with a textured surface, topped with edible purple flowers and green leaves, on a black plate on a wooden table.

    Passionfruit "Planter" Entremet

    Passionfruit curd | passionfruit caramel | milk chocolate sablé crunch | cocoa sponge | 70% dark chocolate mousse | streusel | cocoa coating

  • A round, red mirror glaze cake decorated with white whipped cream, hazelnuts, and small pieces of gold leaf.

    Baileys Hazelnut Cake

  • A dessert with a round donut base, topped with a layer of icing, a dollop of cream, and crushed cereal flakes on top, served on a black plate.

    Cereal Milk Brûlée Cronut

    Cereal milk white chocolate cream | glazed cornflakes | honey | brûlée sugar top | croissant donut

  • Three decorative desserts resembling mushrooms with red shiny caps, white sprinkled edges, and textured brown stems on a black serving tray on a wooden table.

    Cherry "Mushroom"

    Cherry tonka compote | cocoa sponge | cocoa nibs crunch |
    vanilla cream | milk chocolate anise ganache

  • Close-up of a decorated cake with various edible and decorative elements like flowers, chocolate, and whipped toppings.

    Baileys Custom Entremet

    Baileys ganache | coconut sponge | Baileys dark chocolate mousse | cocoa sponge | salted caramel | crisp pearl crunch | vanilla whipped ganache | caramelized cocoa nib crisp | dark chocolate bend

  • A round white frosted cake decorated with edible flowers and chocolate shavings on a black platter

    Custom Entremet

    Hazelnut Lemon Entremet

  • Decorated round cake with white and yellow swirled icing, topped with blackberries, edible flowers, pink chocolate shards, and gold leaf, on a white plate against a black background.

    Custom Entremet

    BAILEYS chocolate ganache | hazelnut dacquoise | salted caramel | feuilletine crisp | 70% dark chocolate mousse

  • Three small desserts on a white plate: a golden-brown madeleine dusted with powdered sugar, a dark chocolate canelé, and a chocolate macaron topped with chocolate sprinkles, set against a dark background.

    Afternoon High Tea

    Orange Poppy Seeds Madeleine
    Vanilla Canele
    Baileys Macaron

  • A glass of dark cocktail garnished with an orange slice, a white plate holding a white dessert with purple garnish, and a plate with a berry-topped dessert placed on a wooden table in a cozy cafe setting.

    Coconut Milk Chocolate Entremet

  • Black Sesame White Chocolate Cookie (GF)

    Black sesame praline | black sesame | white chocolate

  • A chocolate croissant on a dark plate against a white background.

    Hazelnut Crusted Kouign Amann

    Croissant roll | hazelnut ganache | hazelnut | brûlée sugar top

  • Three slices of cheesecake with a glossy chocolate glaze on top, arranged in a row on a black slate platter on a wooden table.

    Basque Cheesecake

    Sablé cookie base | vanilla basque cheesecake

  • A blueberry Danish pastry topped with crushed nuts and powdered sugar on a white plate with a black rim, placed on a wooden table.

    Double Baked Ferrero Rocher Croissant

    Pain au chocolat | hazelnut frangipane | toasted hazelnut

  • A cinnamon roll with icing on a blue ceramic plate, sitting on a wooden table.

    Cinnamon Roll

  • Rows of chocolate cupcakes with white swirl frosting on a baking sheet.

    Chocolate Coffee Tart

    Espresso cream | chocolate sablé tart | vanilla whipped ganache

  • Assorted mini desserts on a black slate serving board, including a chocolate cream-filled pastry with a chocolate shard, a pink and purple meringue with whipped cream, a small tart, a mini bundt cake, and other petit fours.

    High Tea - Petit Pastries

  • Two-tiered serving tray with assorted desserts and appetizers, including cupcakes, macarons, and savory bites.

    Afternoon High Tea

  • A pastry topped with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals on a white plate.

    Pistachio White Chocolate Croissant Swirl

  • Decorated cake with raspberries, chocolate shards, and cream dollops on a black background.

    Hazelnut Chocolate Custom Entremet

    Hazelnut cream | hazelnut dacquoise | 70% dark chocolate mousse | chocolate cremeux | cocoa sponge | lemon gel | toasted hazelnut

  • A round cake with a blue mirror glaze, decorated with white and yellow sprinkles, on a white cake board placed on a wooden surface.

    Custom Cake - Passionfruit

  • A cinnamon roll with white icing drizzle and sprinkles on a white plate, placed on a wooden table near a potted plant.

    Black Sesame Praline Roll

    Black sesame praline | black sesame pastry cream | white chocolate | black sesame vanilla whipped ganache

  • Chocolate dessert with piped chocolate cream on top, served on a white surface.

    Tiramisu Croissant

  • Pink cylindrical dessert topped with white cream, green garnish, and small pink decorative pieces on a white plate.

    Lychee Pistachio

    Lychee mousse | chiffon sponge | pistachio raspberry sablé crunch | lychee compote | pistachio praline | vanilla cream | raspberry sauce

  • Cheesecake topped with mixed berries and berry sauce on a white plate.

    Basque Cheesecake

    Vanilla Basque cheesecake | sablé cookie base | berry compote | seasonal fruit | raspberry powder

  • A close-up of a roasted cauliflower head with browned, crispy edges on a white plate.

    Cheddar Green Onion Pull Apart

    Aged cheddar | green onion | croissant dough

  • A slice of layered dessert with green, white, and chocolate layers, decorated with white dollops, yellow chocolate pieces, and small colorful edible decorations on a white plate.

    Matcha Yuzu Sesame

    Black sesame blondie | matcha mousse | yuzu crémeux | vanilla chantilly | black sesame meringue sticks | lime almond crumble

  • Apple Pie

    Coming Soon

  • Chocolate Orange

    Coming Soon

  • Pumpkin

    Coming soon

  • "Mushroom" - Raspberry Pistachio

    Coming soon

  • Matcha Strawberry White Chocolate Cookie (GF)

    Premium Kyoto Matcha | white chocolate | almond | strawberry jam

  • Cornflakes Marshmallow Cookie

    House-made cornflakes crunch | marshmallow | classic chewy cookie

Experience our Sunday Afternoon High Tea

Welcome to our world of pastry wonders!

Dive into our story filled with layers of passion and buttery goodness. Let your taste buds dance with every bite of our artisanal savoury and sweet creations. Calm and balance the burst of flavours with our collection of organic artisan tea.

Indulge, savour, repeat.

Introducing Custom Cake,
uniquely made just for you
by Dilemma Bakehouse

A round white cake decorated with edible flowers, chocolate pieces, and cream dollops on top, placed on a black plate on a wooden surface against a dark background. Custom Cakes order at Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver
Close-up of a blue cake with glittery surface and silver edible decorations, with some small yellow sprinkles and crumbs on top. Custom Cakes order at Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver
Red mirror-glazed cake decorated with white whipped cream and hazelnuts on top, garnished with small edible gold leaf, placed on a white plate. Custom Cakes order at Dilemma Bakehouse North Vancouver