For the
Love of Food
We’re passionate about artisanal, natural baking—creatively crafted to be 100% GF and high in fibre.
Our Story
Virtue Natural Bakery was founded in 2017 by Certified Natural Chef Lisa Virtue, born from a lifelong love of baking and a passion for nourishing, wholesome food.
Chef Lisa has always loved baking, ever since she was a child. Over the years, she came to understand the connection between good food and health. In 2009, she attended Bauman College in Berkeley California, where she learned about health-supportive, gluten-free cooking. She began adopting this way of eating and realized what an important tool it could be for her health.
In 2017, Lisa began baking and selling her homemade breads and pastries at farmers’ markets throughout the Lower Mainland. With the support of loyal customers and a growing community, Virtue Natural Bakery continued to grow. Six years later, the dream of having a bakery of its own became a reality, with the opening of the shop in Kitsilano.
Today, Virtue Natural Bakery is a place where everyone can enjoy handcrafted baked goods—whether you eat gluten-free or not. We’re so grateful to be part of the Kitsilano community and to have the opportunity to bake for you.
It is truly an honour.
To your health,
- Lisa and the Virtue Team
Where it all began...
Chef Lisa competing at the Riley Park Winter Market Bake-off in 2018