Came in to grab a coffee and a snack - I decided on the pour over which was a very nice balanced…read morecoffee and then chose the sausage roll for a snack - literally the best sausage roll I've ever had. Will definitely be back!

This is the only place I eat in Courtenay; it has spoiled me for anywhere else. It is obvious on…read morefirst bite that the fixed menu of 3 different sandwiches, soup, salads, and bakery goodies are prepared with love, devotion, and much talent from scratch on the premises, including delicious homemade focaccia for sandwiches. There is no skimping on fresh ingredients. Blueberry muffins are chock-full of juicy blueberries, the lemon tarts are so lemony and you could not imagine a better cinnamon bun. I'm addicted to their vegan sandwich which is bursting with flavourful yams, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, humus, lettuce, and cukes on homemade focaccia. I suggest you try it even if you are not vegan. The staff are lovely and the venu is casual, clean and uncluttered. It's a no muss, no fuss place with the focus on exceptional food prepared by someone who loves what they do and really cares about you.

This small, hole in the way bakery has THE BEST original glazed donuts. They baked fresh every day,…read moreand you can buy them in singles, half a dozen or more. When I buy them, I always get half a dozen of these fluffy perfectly balanced treats. Crisp on the outside, cooked for just the right amount of time and fluffy moist and airy on the inside. This place is defiantly worth the drive into Cumberland. True quality lives here!!

I totally loved this place. They were so friendly and the donuts were perfect. I mean, I kept…read moretrying to think of a suggestion for improvement but I just can't. The glazed is not overly sweet and the yeasty texture is just right. Also went for a bacon maple donut and it is like a meal by itself. Totally a fan. Go a little out of your way because it's worth it.

A friend sent us a photo of a sourdough loaf she had just baked so naturally we immediately craved…read moresourdough. A quick yelp showed us this bakery was close y and open so we dashed over. We like really dense moist sourdough and took home a multi grain and a cinnamon raisin. The multi grain was good but the cinnamon reason was outstanding. Toasted with butter. You will thank me later!!

Holy Moly! That one slice of pizza was crazy salty and it made my blood pressure go up. Glad I only…read morehad one! First bite...salty. Every bite...salty. Eat with caution if hypertensive!

Amazing! Their donuts are top tier and probably among the…read morebest I have ever had - fresh and delicious. lots of interesting flavours - but even their honey dip are next level. their cinnamon buns are also epic. I do not live near Courtney but have considered flying in just to get some of the donuts and cinnamon buns. Anyone who goes to the area I highly recommend stopping in. The only possible negative aspect is the limited hours of operation and that there is always a line up. But the line up is cause they are so good that hordes of people go and not cause of slow service. They also have great beverage selection both hot and cold. Their London Fog is in my top 5 and I consider myself a London Fog addict. I am glad I do not live near by cause I would end up being like 400lbs if I had easy access to it. So good. I would give 10 out of 5 stars if I could.

Was a 3star but added a star for the cool style of the place, the quality coffee and the windows to…read morewatch them make donuts. Good donuts. Not excellent or near the hype. They are prolly better and definitely more interesting than Tim Hortons. I see a bigger jump in the local ice cream shops than with Bigfoot and other donuts. The dough needs to hit this light and fluffy sweet spot for me. Maybe I was spoiled on other spectacular specialty donut shops so I'm a harder sell. Good quick service and long lines everyone else thinks they are the bomb so you should def try it out. And I'll retry them again and update this review depending on how it goes.

We love the Flying Apron. It opens early including Sunday. The Blueberry Date Muffins are packed…read morewith goodness. Lots of yummy baking to choose from. Even our dogs love their chicken treats. It's a comfy spot to pick out your selection and go or have a coffee and enjoy it there. Nancy & Michael

Amazing place to go if you want fresh delicious baked goods made in house every morning from…read morescratch! The staff are beyond friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. 10/10!!

Stumbled across 32 Lakes Cafe while searching for a good pastry place. Great selection of…read morecroissants and cheesy pastries and cookies. Great quality buns, baguettes and coffees. A true gem. Highly recommended.

Yep! Come here for coffee and awesome baked breakfast items when you visit Powell Riverread more

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.

On a trip to Courtney, The Yellow Deli was highly recommended to us. We thought it looked…read moreinteresting from the outside, and decided to give it a try for brunch. An enchanting little restaurant is apparently known for its sandwiches and deserts. Interesting and home cabin style décor, we received a warm welcome when we arrived and were taken to our table. A couple of minutes after being seated. We waited no time for our server to take our order and had hot coffee within a minute or two. The service was friendly and efficient. The food didn't take long and was superb! The breakfast sandwich was excellent. The bread was made in house, the bacon was divine, and the home-made blueberry muffin was fresh and warm. It was a great experience and live in the Fraser Valley, we have since learned there is a Yellow Deli in Chilliwack.

The Most Charming Breakfast Place in Courtenay…read more I believe whoever was in charge of this location's look and feel was at least partially inspired by Hobbit architecture. It was delightful dining here and the food was pretty good too! My wife ordered the Two Poached Eggs with Whole Wheat Toast & Jelly breakfast, while I created my own sandwich (Montreal Smoked Meat on an Onion Roll with lettuce, tomato, and avocado). I also got a cup of their soup of the day (Cream of Butternut Squash). Everything was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. And we got to experience what eating breakfast for Frodo & Bilbo Baggins must've been like. Highly recommend if you're in Courtenay and want to get away from the typical run-of-the-mill diner or cafe experience for breakfast.