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Branch on Bowen

4.2 (13 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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the entrance to the loneliest pier on Bowen
Keith K.

I really wanted to like this place because I know just how hard it can be to run a business on this ill-fated pier. Located on the pier just north of where the ferry docks in Snug Cove, the poor business folk trying to make a go of it here have an uphill climb. They say success in business is all about "location, location, location" and this pier, even with all its recent upgrades and improvements, is a terrible location. Let me explain, when the ferry docks and the throngs of tourists come marching off the planks all their vision is going up Trunk Road, the main road that runs up the hill from Snug Cove and past the majority of businesses on the island, at least the tourist related ones. Along this road, you will find restaurants, gift shops, candy stores, pubs and a marina, all very tourist friendly. But Branch and Butter is located on the other pier, the one that none of the tourists seem to notice till they are on their way home and don't have any time to visit. You have to make a complete U-turn to enter this pier when exiting the ferry, something very few visitors do. It's not just the location that holds back B&B tho, it's a few other things as well. Their main claim to fame is the fancy toast they make there, there's even a hand-made sign on the outside extolling the virtues of eating toast and the dream of having a "toast club" one day. Apparently that 'day' is only on the weekends because their main menu item is only available two days a week. If you're going to build your business around toast, you'd better offer it every day you're open. Their other offering is Ernest Ice Cream that comes with a price tag that makes even some of the tourists wince. You walk out with a small scoop and the feeling that you've just bought something from an airport. And you walk out because even with all the doors and windows open in B&B it is akin to a summer sauna after only a couple of minutes. The businesses come and go rather rapidly on this pier (except for the kayak spot which doesn't have to rely on walk-ins for its business) and I don't see B&B being here for the long haul, it's too bad because in another location, even on Bowen, Branch & Butter could be a great idea.

Amie L.

Stopped by for a quick lunch during our first visit to Bowen Island! This is a super quaint and hip little eatery that specializes in toast and ice cream from Earnest. Although their selection is minimal, what they offer is very delicious. (Side note: Attached to this place you'll also find a cute space that showcases home goods and a small selection of specially curated items like ceramics, coffee table books and a mix of accessories). Now on to the food--we decided on a mix of savoury and sweet so we sampled their smoked salmon with cream cheese on toast and a blueberry ricotta and basil toast, each priced at a reasonable $7. The bread was fresh, thick-cut, and not actually toasted (but it didn't need to be) because it held up well to the substantial toppings. All in all, it made for a nice light lunch and the food and picturesque scenery made for a pleasant experience!

Delicious sourdough bread with unique combinations of toppings (like an open faced sandwich) YUM! Even my 5 year old foodie approves! After lunch enjoy a scoop of Earnest Ice Cream. A welcomed edition to Bowen Island!

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“You'll be able to enjoy these delicacies while sitting on the patio overlooking the pier.”

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