Sweet Vanilla is honoured to be named Winner of the 2026 Canadian Choice Award β Bakery Category (Saint John) for the second year in a row!
This recognition celebrates our passion for crafting authentic French-inspired pastries, delicate macarons, and artisanal desserts, all made with love from scratch right here in Saint John.
A heartfelt thank-you to our amazing community and loyal customers β your support and votes made this possible. π
Sweet Vanilla has been honoured in the 2025 Saint John Community Votes:
β¨ Gold for French Restaurants
β¨ Silver for Donuts and International Food
β¨ Bronze for Bakery, Desserts, Pastries & Specialty Foods
β¨ Top 10 in Catering!
Thank you to everyone who voted and helped us shine β your support means the world!
Recognized as the leading Pastry Shop and Bakery in Saint John, achieving a quality score of 95%+ and representing the top 1% of Canadian businesses. This demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Romy is deeply honoured to be recognized for the Emerging woman entrepreneur award at the EWB NB 2026 forum that was held at Lily Lake in March. As founder of Sweet Vanilla, Romy has built a resilient, values-driven food business delivering growth, innovation, job creation, and cultural inclusion in the Saint John region and beyond.Β