I stumbled across this little gem of a coffee shop when travelling into Powell River with my mom a…read morefew weeks ago. Being that I am a vegan with a wheat intolerance, I usually don't expect to be able to order too many things off a non-vegan cafe's menu, but I was thrilled that this wasn't the case at River City Coffee. They had a number of vegan or veganizable sandwiches and soups, plus you can switch out the bread on their sandwiches for a gluten-free variety. Score! The staff at the shop were super friendly and all-around lovely. Also, I found the shop had a funky-yet-mellow ambiance, which came as a surprise to me especially given that this is located in a strip mall. After we ordered our drinks and food, I walked around to the back and was surprised at just how big it was. There were tons of small tables and chaises/couches, and it had a bit of an artist's studio feel. Very cool. If I'm up in Powell River again, I'll definitely pay another visit to River City Coffee.

Good food, okay coffee…read more I've had the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito and both were delicious, although the breakfast sandwich is a bit on the heavy side from all the cheesy goodness so maybe try something else if you're looking for something lighter. Coffee is okay - comparable to Starbucks. There is lots of seating inside. Service is very friendly. It does feel a bit dim in terms of lighting. Overall a very solid spot to grab some lunch/brunch.

Charming little cafe set within The Old Courthouse Inn. You can enter from the front or back…read more(parking lot area) of the historic old building. We decided to sit at the patio to enjoy the warm weather. There is a swing at one side which is fun for both adults and kids. Our server was fantastic! Friendly and very accommodating. Some of us were sharing dishes and he managed to get the orders right and came with extra plates and napkins etc. I shared an eggs Ben (Figgy Linda) and small pancakes (Chase's cakes) with my friend. It was the perfect portion to try the egg Benny and pancakes. The food was very yummy and well executed with fluffy soft pancakes and runny yolk for the eggs. If you like history, go inside and explore. There's even a resident ghost playing the piano every hour. Unfortunately I didn't get to hear it.

Breakfast was included with our hotel stay, so of course we are going to take advantage of it. Edie…read moreRae's Cafe is a very small place that serves breakfast and brunch with limited hours. It's inside the Old Courthouse Inn, which is a place you should stay in Powell River. Built in 1939, it's decorated in that era, and it's fantastic in my opinion. The restaurant has a series of photographs that are black and white on the walls, and are not to be missed. The service was prompt and attentive, although to be fair there were only two tables occupied. The food is straight forward, well cooked, tasty and comes out promptly and hot. Bacon and eggs, potatoes and toast along with tea, nothing better in the AM for us. Would most definitely stay at the hotel again and enjoy their breakfast!

If you like really really strong coffee then This is the…read moreplace for you! If you're not a fan of strong coffee I would check out some other spots in town.

Strong, great coffees. Had the cappuccino with whip and americano. It's definitely some serious…read morecoffee . First time in Powell and stayed at the beach inn so lucked out with it close by.

Steampunk and coffee? Yes please! Realizing that no place has surpassed the steampunk experience at…read moreTruth Coffee Roasting in Cape Town, I still had high hopes. Sorry Timmy, I'd rather support the local independent shops. Their dirty Chai latte was good and spicy! I would describe the decor as "Canadian nice" steampunk? Steampunk items abound but not over the top. Side room with comfy chairs and lots of books. With the cold wet weather outside I could have sat there for a while, but the road to Tofino beckoned. Wonderful place to hang out. Decent but not super fast wifi.

the most less than average coffee I've ever had…read moreowners are horrible and hours are terrible for this place don't waste your time

Really great bakery. Really great pizza. What a nice satisfying local place to eat. We will be back.read more

This adorable cafe is the perfect place for treats and eats -- a quick bite and a coffee and you're…read moregood to go. It's close enough to the ferry that you can grab before the long ride, too.

Creekmore was on our way back to the ferry ride home so we stopped by to grab a few bites…read more I got the grilled 3-cheese panini and my husband got coffee. My panini was so fresh and they gave me a generous amount of cheese, which was oozing out of my sandwich, yum! My husband got coffee, and loved it so much that he actually emailed Creekmore about sending some coffee beans over to Vancouver. The service here is friendly. The atmosphere is bit pleasantly old-fashioned. I would come back again!

This cafe offers a dog friendly patio. Their service was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed their…read morepulled pork burger. The bun was soft and the pork was flavorful. They also packed the burger with a lot of vegetables. Prices were reasonable.

The food was great, service was good, and the ambiance was that of a small diner. It was packed to…read morethe brim but still good for walk-in. Don't recommend the vanilla iced coffee but the fruit and crepes as well as the sunny side-up egg were fresh!

This place is small so expect a 30 minute wait. They don't have outdoor seating so the bigger…read moregroup was probably 4 to 6 at max. Food was fine. Service a bit lackluster (forgot to bring jam and needed to be reminded). You can park on the street or in the hotel parking lot.

I feel like the staff thinks of their workplace as more of a hangout than an actual job. I'm just…read moregoing to give some examples to show how any normal mom and pop restaurant without a franchise name backing it would not be open if they ran it this way. -Since they installed the kiosk it is on average a two minute wait to get a cashier. -I once saw a manager get irate with a customer when he brought his empty coffee cup up after noticing that there were monopoly pieces floating in it the whole time. Manager claimed that he put them in there himself. To what end? I ask you! -The evening is the best time to visit because you get ignored by most of the day staff. -And the reason why I am writing this review in the first place is because of what happened to me more recently: I wanted to use a coupon on the app and it wouldn't read on the kiosk so I waited for someone to notice me at the counter. The woman who came to help me was friendly but needed a manager to help with my issue. I watched her talk to the manager who was packaging up an order, the manager nodded and went to fill a coffee for a customer then turned her back to me and went on with packaging orders. I waited a few more minutes, no one came back to me so I walked out. I have written to head office via the web page and got a reply within two days saying they would be contacting the franchisee about it. I am writing this review in the hopes that management might see it and have a little pow wow with their staff on customer service because I know there are a lot of people in this small town who feel the restaurant is under-performing.

If I could give 0 stars i would they took over 25 minutes to get 3 drinks, I think the staff needs…read moreto be trained properly and professionally were extremely rude and disrespectful and they tried to give me a wrong order aswell...

Very idyllic bakery and location. A beautiful wood cabin tucked in the woods, with deck space, a…read moreclearing with picnic tables, and benches for eating. My father in law who knows a lot about wood was admiring that the cabin is made of cedar, the highest quality wood, and it was unfinished, as it is the most naturally weatherproof wood (though not perfect). There's a stream below where kids can play. Great way to end our hike. * Veggie sandwich - 4.5 stars. Bread very fresh and spongy with a thick crust. Veggies were super fresh and the hummus was a nice touch. * Ham sandwich - 3 stars. Same great bread, very minimalist, thick pieces of ham and cheese. * Cinnamon Roll - 4 stars. Very soft and fresh. * Balsamic Peach Spritzer - 4 stars, at first I thought it was a little bland and just like soda water, but as I got near the bottom, it was more sweet. Make sure to mix it!

This place was God awful. It starts with a very picturesque walk down a beautiful green road for…read moreless than five minutes and you arrive at a beautiful cabin that is the cafe. There is seating all around the deck and then out back there are picnic tables and logs amongst the trails. And that's where the magic of it all stops. There are wasps everywhere. In the pastry cabinet, where people are sitting, dead in the windowsills, it's swarming with them and they are not deterred by a light swat away. They're as hungry as you are arriving. I got a golden latte and there was so much dry cinnamon or nutmeg on top my mouth dried out like the Saharan desert! It tasted awful but you know who loved it? The wasps. I ordered two of them with my wife adjacent to me and only one came out. So I kindly approached the staff about the missing beverage and they were forcefully adamant that I only ordered one. Why would I only order one beverage for two grown adults? How hard is it to say "oops we made a mistake/misunderstood?" So they made me go back to the register and pay for another drink which is just poor customer service and ultimately just a dumb decision when I didn't make the mistake in the first place. It's a self service place and I regret leaving a tip at all.

The costumer service was alright the barista was kinda rude. And my drink did get messed up more…read morethan once in the same day.

Starbucks is honestly my favourite place to go and I totally recommend it to people who haven't…read morebeen there ((word of advice))(get a caramel frap)