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    Barkley Cafe

    3.8 (42 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    The Mill Coffee

    The Mill Coffee

    4.1
    (7 reviews)
    92.9 km

    I ordered an Americano, my friend ordered a Cappuccino. Both coffees were tepid, not even remotely…read morehot. My friend's coffee came with a layer of highly sweetened dust, possibly chocolate, not requested. Coffee? No flavor of coffee at all. What the heck, something has dropped-off from quality, since our last visit a few months ago. We didn't hear fresh coffee being grounded. Was it out of a tin? Even though the breakfast bagel was ok, we don't plan on visiting any time soon. Blah, to the so called coffee, after taste.

    When you walk in you realise it's bigger than it looks! Outside space in front and at the side…read more White walls with some art and signs. Kind of a Scandi minimal design going on. The order counter is at the back. It can be confusing if people are waiting for orders, the coffee comes up in the right side but I find people are kind of jostling/waiting and it's hard to tell who's in line when they're busy. Some people stand in front of the condiment/napkin station to by then you've had to say excuse me a couple of times. The Cortado is my go to and this one is strong and also quite substantial compared to say Parallel 49, which is tiny. I like that they ask you what strength of beans you'd prefer. They have a fresh sheet with menu items. I ordered the first thing on the list which was a Rosemary Rock Salt bagel with lox and arugula. The counter person told me it may take 15-20 mins to make the bagel. Almost like she didn't want me to order it?Fine I'm in no rush. Maybe the toasting takes time? The bagel was either not toasted or barely toasted with a very thin schmear of cream cheese, some fresh smoked salmon, lots of arugula and some small chopped red onion and a sprinkle of feta. The whole thing ate kind of 'dry' like it needed a spritz of olive oil and some acid, maybe a squeeze of lemon. The arugula was dry as a bone. Didn't offer any of the pepperiness you'd normally expect. For 15$ it was ok but def with a few tweaks it could've been delicious. I didn't try any baked goods. The inside ambiance is very friendly as lots of locals here and chatting, and due to the size of the space it was quite loud. Lots of seating at tables and some comfy seats as well.

    Hornby Island Bakery & Pizzeria

    Hornby Island Bakery & Pizzeria

    3.0
    (4 reviews)
    92.0 km

    A friend said they'd heard about an amazing pizza place on Hornby, and they were right! The owner…read moremakes his own dough and sauce, and you can taste the difference. Thin and crispy crust and zesty sauce. No skimping on the toppings. You sit on the grassy slopes on picnic tables; plenty of distance.

    Holy fucking hell, Hornby Island Bakery & Pizza is an absolute goddamn disaster…read more I made the colossal mistake of ordering from this overhyped dump while on the island and it was one of the worst food experiences of my life. If you're thinking about wasting your time and money here, don't. Just go starve instead. It would be less painful. First, the wait time is pure torture. We ordered what should have been a simple pizza and then stood around like idiots for what felt like an eternity. Forty-five minutes... an hour... still fucking waiting. No updates, no apology, nothing. Just us getting hungrier and angrier while the staff moved at the speed of a dying snail. By the time the damn thing finally showed up I was ready to start chewing the picnic table. Unbelievable. Then came the pizza itself -- and holy shit, it was moldy. I'm not exaggerating. There were actual fuzzy green spots on the crust and a couple of the toppings looked like they'd been sitting in a damp basement for a week. The cheese had that nasty off smell and the whole thing tasted like someone had left it out overnight and then reheated it with zero shame. I took one bite, gagged, and almost threw the entire box in the trash right there. Moldy pizza. In 2026. On a tourist island. How the fuck does that even happen? And the customer service? Non-existent. Straight-up hostile in its complete lack of effort. The person who finally handed us the moldy garbage acted like we were the inconvenience for daring to exist. No eye contact, no "sorry for the wait," no "let me make that right." Just a blank stare and a shrug. When I pointed out the mold they looked at me like I was the problem. Zero ownership, zero professionalism, zero fucks given. Absolute clown-show service. I paid real money for this circus and walked away hungry, pissed off, and slightly nauseous. Hornby Island Bakery & Pizza somehow manages to combine glacial wait times, actual moldy food, and the kind of customer service that makes you want to never speak to another human again. Total fucking joke. Avoid this place like the plague.

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    Hawaiian and Margarita pizza. So, so delicious.
    Hawaiian and Margarita pizza. So, so delicious.
    Located in Beautiful Downtown Hornby Island

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    Located in Beautiful Downtown Hornby Island
    Q Burger

    Q Burger

    3.4
    (26 reviews)
    92.2 km

    The best burgers! Fun and friendly atmosphere! They are very busy so plan to give yourself plenty…read moreof time or make reservations! Highly recommend and bring your appetite!

    I arrived at 11:30am to learn the restaurant didn't open until noon. I decided to wait so went for…read morea walk returning at 11:55am to discover most of the tables were taken. The server told me there were no seats available even though I could see one seat at the bar/window. Disappointed, I asked if I could order to-go and was directed to the owner behind the till. I told her that I really enjoyed the burger I'd had on my first visit so wanted to order the same thing. 'THAT IS NOT THE RIGHT BURGER, START OVER!!' I was completely taken aback by the condescending tone. Once my order was entered, she handed me the payment terminal so I could pay and walked away. When she returned, she didn't look at me, instead focused on the payment terminal. Then she looked at me and hollered "NO TIP!! SERIOUSLY!! After we put you in front of all these other people!" This was said in front of the entire restaurant which was completely embarrassing and humiliating. I was totally shocked! As someone who has worked in restaurants and tourism around the world I always tip - even on take-out orders!! The exception is when I get bad service. How would I have known that I was 'put in front of other customers?' I don't work there and it's irrelevant! TIPPING IS DISCRETIONARY, especially on a take-out order. A prudent, professional owner wouldn't comment if a guest didn't tip - or, would ask if there was a problem with the service. The burgers might be top-tier, but the owner's rude behavior makes this a zero-star experience

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    This place has amazing burgers. Great service as well. Will return. Thank you.
    This place has amazing burgers. Great service as well. Will return. Thank you.
    Burnt burgeritto
    Burnt burgeritto
    Q-Boom with Poutine!

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    Q-Boom with Poutine!

    Barkley Cafe - coffee - Updated August 2026

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