Meet the Owners
Nasa Bakery owner and master baker, Naci (pronounced nah-DJEE) Saklica, has honed his craft for over two decades. His story begins in Batman, Türkiye, where, as one of ten siblings, Naci’s interest in using food to unite people was born.
His love for fostering togetherness and his passion for baking led him to operate a successful café in Istanbul for 10 years. There, he developed an uncompromising commitment to quality products and to creating authentic Turkish pastries.
Naci hopes to continue sharing his love of baking in his adopted city of Vancouver.
This café is his piece of Istanbul, served fresh, daily.
Nasa Bakery’s other chief baker is Sabri, Naci’s equally capable brother. Sabri’s efforts were instrumental to the success of the brothers’ former Istanbul café, Nazlı Börek Cafe.
Sabri also boasts of a background in garment construction, a clear indication of an above average level of technical precision and attention to detail.
About the Bakery
Nasa Bakery is proud to offer a diverse array of artisanal pastries and savoury dishes that reflect the rich culinary heritage of Türkiye, which has served as a bridge between Europe and Asia for centuries.
Nasa Bakery & Café offers full meals from the Turkish baking tradition, such as Pide and Lahmacun.
Our all-day breakfast and brunch options are very popular, and includes Menemen, Kavurma & Eggs, Sucuklu Tost, Simit Cheese Sandwich and our signature Turkish Breakfast.
Nasa Bakery’s pastry options include our Börek Kitchen flaky, savoury bestsellers of Kol Börek, Gul Börek, Kalem Börek and Su Börek.
Find Mediterranean favourite, Baklava, among Syrupy Sweets like Şekerpare, Kadayıf and Künefe. If you’re into shortbreads, try both our salty and sweet varieties with a small glass of Turkish Tea.
Find Us
Located just steps from the energetic corner of 1st Avenue & Commercial Drive, Nasa Bakery & Café is surrounded by renowned restaurants and cultural icons.
Nasa Bakery is smack dab in the heart of The Drive, steps from Little Italy, Grandview Park, the Commercial-Broadway AirTrain Station and the #20 Bus Stop. You can also find Rio Theatre and The Cultch theatres nearby.
Parking
If you’re visiting Nasa Bakery & Café by car, free street parking is available directly across the street after 6pm. Durking peak hours, paid parking is available in the basement of Il Mercato across the street. On evenings and weekends, try the RBC parking lot obliquely across from the bakery.
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The Commercial Drive Community
Nasa Bakery’s aims to be an active member of the Commercial Drive community, participating in Italian Day on the Drive, Dyke Day, Halloween, and many other community activities.
The bakery’s front of house staff are as integral to the establishment as the baked goodies themselves. With their passion, dedication, friendliness, and strong work ethic, Nasa Bakery staff are an integral part of The Drive community.