A great treat after shopping and lunch at the Old Country Market! There's a flavor for everyone's…read moretaste here! There are plenty of tables and chairs outside to enjoy your treats.

Cute place by the Goats on the Roof…read more Large selection of Ice cream, Gelato & Sorrbetto. Same price for cup or cone, 2 scoops. You are allowed 2 separate flavours. I had Watermelon & Chai Sorbetto. The Watermelon was excellent! Very nice and tangy. Chai was ok. My husband had Rootbeer float and my patents had Rum & Raisin and Moose Crossing all were happy ! Waffle cones no extra charge ( Bonus ) Price for all was around $24.

Small cozy brunch spot in Nanaimo. We went around 8:45am and it was already quite busy but it…read moredidn't take too long to place the order and get food. Indoor seating is very limited - 3 to 4 seats total, mostly outdoor, but the food is served in takeout format for that reason. We got the smores monkey bread, flat white, and breakfast sandwich on brioche. The brioche do sell out really fast - there was none available when we went and had to already wait for the next batch, so be ready to go right at 8am or expect to wait a bit to get your hands on the brioche. I'd recommend it as it's more special than a bagel or any of the surcharge options. The monkey bread is quite buttery with a generous amount of chocolate filling inside. It's a bit on the sweeter side so it is definitely worthwhile to share it. The flat white drink was pretty standard. The breakfast sandwich is good, nothing super extraordinary, but good price with a good amount of eggs and bacon

Fantastic bagels! My veggie bagel sandwich was delicious. My husband had the cinnamon roll and…read morehe said "it was the best" he'd had in years. The owner really cares about her customers AND her food and how it's presented. Kudos!!!! And yum!!!

OK, this bakery rocks! If you are going to or passing through lady smith, this place is worth a…read morestop. We were walking and saw a huge line so we continued walking, and then came back and the line was still long! We wanted to get some pasties and coffee so waited patiently (about 10-12 mins) in line. They have such a huge collection of pies, tarts, sausage rolls, croissants, cookies, breads and cinnamon rolls, etc. We couldn't decide what to get and don't want to go crazy as we had bought pasties earlier on from elsewhere, so bought two different cinnamon buns and a latte. The poppy seed and cream cheese cinnamon buns were incredible! Latte was delicious! Haven tried the rhubarb and strawberry cinnamon bun yet but looking forward to it tomorrow! There are limited tables and seats inside but it's crowded. The staff are friendly and the regular locals are amazing! We had a chat with the lovely folks in the line and they were recommending what they love, which was pretty special! I'm giving five stars because they deserve it - their food, drinks and hospitality.

This little bakery in Ladysmith is adorable. I got a loaf of baked grain bread, some cookies, a…read morebrownie, and a cupcake. I came for some cinnamon rolls as they are reputed to be the best around. However, since I got here 15 minutes before they closed, the lady in front of me bought the last two cinnamon rolls and I was left wanting. The staff here is very cool and helpful. Maybe some other time I can try a cinnamon roll.

Hidden Gem Alert! If you're in Nanaimo, you need to check out this cozy little bakery & cafe that's…read moreas cute as it is delicious! Bodhi's Artisan Bakery It is Locally owned and full of charm. They have a variety of Handcrafted pastries that melt in your mouth, Freshly baked bread you'll want to take home, and Coffee that feels like a warm hug. Whether you're craving a quick treat or looking for a spot to relax, this place is a total vibe! We got the cinnamon bun, strawberry and blueberry cheese danish, and almond croissant. Everything was truly delicious but the blueberry cheese danish stole the show. It was the best cheese danish I've ever had! Heads up, they only accept cash and debit. They also have limited seating available and tend to sell out fast. We went at 9:30am on a Saturday and of their items were gone and by the time we left at ~10:30 they were almost halfway sold out. Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 (very cozy and homey/local) Parking 4.5/5 Service 5/5

Excellent bread, rolls, danish, scones, etc. Multiple types of bread all from quality flour. You…read morewill not be disappointed!

A must-stop spot for anyone visiting Nanaimo! You can't go to Nanaimo without trying a classic…read moreNanaimo bar, and Red's Bakery is the perfect place to grab this iconic treat. We also picked up the banana cheesecake, and it was packed with banana flavour. It was definitely a great choice for banana lovers. Everything is ready to go and nicely packed, making it super convenient for a quick dessert stop. Service was fast and friendly. The bakery has a few tables inside, but if they are full, you can enjoy your treats outside or head across the street to the Vancouver Island Regional Library, where there are benches that make a nice little dessert break spot. A simple, convenient, and delicious stop to experience a true Nanaimo classic!

The place typically recommended to get Nanaimo Bar! Despite the popularity, there was no line to…read moreorder, and because of limited seating and popularity, they prepare these bars in takeout containers, but it did not detract from the presentation. The Nanaimo Bar features a graham crust, custard filling, and chocolate ganache. Definitely on the sweeter side, so it was enough to share with 2 or more people just to try out this local specialty food.

Our trip to Canada had to include sampling a variety of Nanaimo bars as we passed through. We…read moretasted a few and Hearthstone was my favorite. Not only the classic, but the flavor of the month which was mango passionfruit. We loved those as much if not more than the classic. Sorry we live so far away!

We visited Nanaimo specifically to try Nanaimo bars from various bakeries, and this was our…read morestandout favorite! Lovely chocolate layer, perfect base, and a full, creamy not-too-sweet custard layer. We also tried their peanut crunch Nanaimo bar which was excellent, and almost better than the classic if you love peanut butter. Only disappointment was their "Flavor of the Month" Nanaimo bar, strawberry rhubarb. We're fans of rhubarb, but unfortunately, this one was just overly sweet with no discernible rhubarb or strawberry flavor. Bakery is located in a strip mall, so lots of parking available. Don't skip this bakery if you're doing the "Nanaimo Bar Crawl" - it's the best!

Cool little place tucked in off the street. Fun gardens and nice selection of flavors. They make…read morecones fresh as they go, which beats the others in the area. You buy your size first, get a token, and take it to the fellow scooping the ice cream. Yogurt and slushies too!

This is another "must see" when you visit Chemainus. You'll never see another ice cream shop like…read morethis again. You enter the garden area behind the Hansel and Gretel candy store and see an old fashioned ice cream bar with excellent ice cream. What is really unusual about this place is you can enjoy your ice cream sitting in a carefully crafted and designed garden with whimsical topiaries and a gazebo. The soft serve ice cream is some of the best I've ever had.

Perfect Small Town Bakery [Chemainus BC]…read more The community of Chemainus has this great little bakery. It was a 12-min drive from where we were staying in Crofton. We came here twice -- Sunday (unfortunately, they are closed on weekends). Business hours posted on their window are Mon-Fri 7:00a to 5:00p so we came back on a Tuesday afternoon. The different pastries in the display case looked so pretty and inviting... they even have egg rolls! I tried their Coffee Cake w/ Crumble Topping... not too sweet, just delightful. I also had the Apple Fritter... mmm, scrumptious warm apple fritter. I also bought a loaf of butter crust bread to take home (husband looked at me funny). Service was A+. Seating available inside and outside their store for those who enjoy sunshine. Delicious pastries at very reasonable prices. Even better deal when I saw the conversion from CAD to USD on my bank statement. My loaf of bread was a little over $2 USD. Review #3156

Taste is very nice, and the price was just as good. About $4 for a cream filled croissant, but they…read morehad some other sweet things that looked tasty ($2 for a donut, $5~ for a slice of cheese cake, $3 for a pizza stick, etc)