Me and my brother went to the Gumboot cafe in Robert's Creek for breakfast. We wondered if it was…read moreeven open as it was dark inside from what we could from the outside and so we entered.DaRFK as Hell and quiet as Hell even though the area was half full! No bacon or sausage and who wants to eat chick peas and beets for breakfast,total garbage ....the vibe TOTALLY SUCKED!!!! We decided to go to Mollys Reach in Gibsons snd it was packed,super bright inside and tonnes of hearty chatter from the patrons....DONT GO TO THE GUMBOOT CAFE,what a depressing experience!!!

Sometimes you just find a gem. Service was friendly. I had an apple cake with date caramel which…read morewas simply the most amazing cake I have had in years. Pakoras and veggie samosa were both delicious! Cute rustic look suits the island! I'll be back whenever I come to the coast!

In the Beantime initially seemed promising, but our experience fell short. We arrived more than 30…read moreminutes before closing and waited without being greeted. The hostess was in the kitchen having a causal conversation with the staff. When we requested a bread pudding to-go, we were told the kitchen had just closed 2 mins prior to her coming out to talk to us, even though we were in the restaurant and she was distracted elsewhere. Despite explaining that we had arrived earlier and asking if an exception could be made since it is a to-go order, the staff declined. It was a disappointing end to what we had hoped would be a positive visit.

Was excited to try In the Beantime at their new location at 431 High Street. Same great coffees…read moreand same great breakfasts. Their egg dishes are my go-to. Great new ambience and always nice to see familiar faces behind the counter serving up their delicious food.

Wow! One of the best bakeries I've been to. The pastries are all very flavourful and the lamination…read moreis perfection. It's small inside so plan to grab and go or sit outside. We went early in the morning and was able to snag a mystery bag with day old patsteries. I highly recommend the mushroom pastry with its rich filling. I can't wait to try out more!

Stopped in on a weekday morning for a treat and so glad we did! The pastries were so buttery and…read moreflaky. We tried the bacon, mushroom and gruyere pain suisse. It was super savoury and one of our favourites. Also had the lemon blueberry danish. Again a flaky pastry with sour lemon curd balanced with the blueberries. The sourdough was also tasty. The crust wasn't too thick and the overall flavour was nice. We also were able to get mystery day old bags of pastries and those were still delicious. Honestly these pastries were very reasonably priced for the quality. I hiiiiighly recommend checking them out if you're in the neighbourhood (or even if you're not cause it's worth the trip!). I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in town!

Delicious cup of rooibos…read more Funny and welcoming staff. Wild rabbits roaming the exterior. Hells yes!

1. I went here over the course of several days on vacation and enjoyed it…read more 2. They make a solid macchiato which I had several of. 3. It's in a cool old train station building and has both indoor and outdoor seating.

Good variety of food and snacks to grab before going through security or after arrival. There's…read morealso a small selection of souvenirs and other other touristy items to purchase. The entranceway is very narrow, and there's limited seating inside, which means it can very quickly get crowded. There's barely enough room for two people to pass each other where you place your order and pay. That being said, staff are friendly and efficient, and make you feel welcome.

Great wraps & French fries , breakfast & treats , good selection of coffees too, very nice ownersread more

For our trip back with the Hullo ferry, we ordered their Savoury Crepes…read more Maple Ham & Swiss Cheese Crepe and Maple Ham & Swiss Cheese Crepe, so yummy, and the packaging was amazing. I highly recommend

My partner and I shared two crepes. We got the breakfast crepe which definitely is delicious and…read moregood - I think I'd like to try a different savoury crepe next time. My partner really wanted the banana peanut butter crepe as he loves those two things. He really enjoyed that crepe, in my opinion the peanut butter is too much and I find it super sticky - I think adding fresh berries to this crepe would elevate it even more and help the sticky factor. To each their own as I just prefer more freshness but if you like banana and pb you'll love it on its own. Next time I'd like to try their berry compote one. Thought the coffee mugs they used were super cute! Our friends got the coffee flight which was super interesting but my drip coffee was exactly what I needed that morning.

Good vibe all around. I love their plants on the communal table and wooden accents. Service was…read morekind. There were no prices on the menu. They offered a coffee flight. If I had some time I would've tried that. Had some of their donuts from devil donuts (?) They were about $4 each, a bit too much. We went at 4:30 so they were out of drip coffee , so we had Americanos and their coffee was smooth. Overall, great place for coffee which is about a 5 min drive to/from Ferry Terminal.

Checked out Beachcomber Coffee Company. They have another location at Sunnycrest Mall. They serve…read morewraps, To Live For baked goods and donuts ($3.50-$3.95). Annoying there's no prices in their displays. Was enticed by their Fritter Friday special ($5.00); 12 oz drip coffee and an apple fritter. Fritter was decent, coffee was serviceable.

This is a great lunch / coffee / breakfast spot in the amazing views pier spot that was previously…read moreBlues Bayou. We recently went for two lunches with our 3 young kids. What we tried and enjoyed: - Egg & bacon english muffin sandwiches ~$5.25 - Breakfast burrito ~$11 - Chicken burrito ~$9 - Iced matcha with oat -- my only complaint is I didn't love their oat milk - Cappucino - Bagel sandwich with spicy ham, cheese, and other toppings - Gluten free coconut bar Great options for a good price and the employees were super nice too. And they have two clean bathrooms -- always a plus especially with young kids!

Early, quiet Sunday morning and this was lovely. The woman behind the counter was thoughtful and…read morethe sausage roll was delicious and a little spicy. We sat watching the gulls fly by enjoying the food and the location. Coffee was great as was the tropical green tea.

Easily one of the most popular spots on Vancouver Island…read more The sun peaked out in January and everyone and their mom visited Shirley Delicious Cafe. To be honest, I completely understand why. This cafe is a step above the rest. The inside is cozy, with a cabin-esque vibe and clear ceilings in their dining room for an indoor-outdoor feel. Despite the line of 20+ people, Shirley Delicious worked like a well oiled machine. Their menu included breakfast, lunch, and even a flight of soup (which I so desperately wanted). I ordered their date pastry, a hot caramel latte, and breakfast sandwich with avo. Each item was absolutely delicious. This is also a great location to shop for island goodies. Their storefront is filled with jams, sauces, metal working artwork, etc. Can't believe they can pack so much goodness into four little walls!

This was truly an amazing find! Tucked in the forest, this cafe is definitely delicious!…read more Definitely get here early as there could be a line out the door! We lucked out, thankfully. You order and pay first, then find a seat inside or outside. Ample seating options. For drinks, they'll call your name and you pick it up at the counter, while they will bring you your entrée. We came for breakfast, so I had a croissant BLT Harvati sandwich and a latte. My friend had a vegan wrap and a latte as well. The whole indoor feels like a greenhouse once before and transformed to indoor cafe. There are tons of metal welding artwork around and many little retail shopping corners inside. My croissant did not let me know, it was so delicious! They also have a small coffee/ice cream/grab-n-go trailer outside. Overall it's a nice place for breakfast or lunch! We tried coming back again, but the power went out so we weren't able to order anything AND have cash. Guess I'll have to come back to visit!

I was only in town for three days, but ended up coming to this lovely restaurant twice during my…read morestay. Apparently the owner chef has been there for more than 10 years. The food quality was outstanding and service was top-notch. I highly recommend.

We came here for the Reuben and were not disappointed! Thankfully we decided to split the sandwich…read more(with fries) and added the Little Gem salad. Wow! What a great combination and great flavours! Plenty enough for lunch for two people. The meat on the Reuben was so juicy and flavourful and the Little Gem salad was amazing. We throughly enjoyed our meal. The service was great; quick, friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come here again when back in Nanaimo.