I don't like my coffee with a side of rudeness. If a business doesn't have an item, they should…read moresimply say "we don't have it." A surprisingly rude reply was their choice. I would not support this business. Coffee was okay. Small and not very hot.

I loved everything about this coffee shop - it is small but cozy, inviting and exactly the kinda…read moreplace I wanna be on a chilly morning! There was one staff, who was friendly and fast! Her efficiency did not compromise the quality of the coffee. She knew exactly what she was doing and despite the fact there was a long line, she happily greeted her customers and methodically served each with grace. We ordered our coffee, sat for a bit just observing and enjoying our delicious drink! There are two live-edge benches that probably is enough for 2-3 people to sit. Otherwise it's mostly order to go. We loved everything about it!

My first time in Tofino and went on a nice morning walk to find some coffee and bites. Came across…read moreRhino coffee House and I ordered a Shot in the Dark and a Canadiano for my husband, plus a breakfast bagel with bacon. They were quick, efficient, and the coffee was especially delicious. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town! Everything we ordered was great if you need a reco

Rhino Coffee House was the perfect place for us to escape the rain, conveniently located on the…read moremain strip. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon, but we were able to snag a table right away. Most of the donuts were sold out by that time, so options were pretty limited. I ordered a Matcha and Boston Cream Donut, and my boyfriend got a coffee and Maple Bacon Donut. Service was quick, and the interior had a cozy ambiance. My Matcha was very good, and tasted almost identical to a Starbucks Matcha Latte. The Boston Cream Donut was tasty, but the dough was very thick. It comes down to preference, but I love a lighter/fluffier donut. My boyfriend loved the Maple Bacon Donut though! Overall, a nice place to visit while exploring Tofino.

This a really cute cafe. They offer a good variety of both drinks and pastry items. Unfortunately,…read moretheir blueberry matcha didn't have enough flavor for either the blueberry or the matcha. Side note, their savory danish sounded delicious. I would love to come back and try it next time.

We stopped here after a morning of surfing and dropping back our gear. Our mocha was pretty…read morestandard but nothing to write home about. It wasn't too chocolatey, but the whipped cream was nice. We were disappointed by the almond croissant. It wasn't particularly buttery, fluffy, flaky, or warm. I'm not sure if warming up is an option, but I definitely would have liked to have had it warmed and maybe it's a thing they could be offering every time. We found it to be pretty flat and lacking taste. Yes, it did have almond paste inside but I would not get this again. It looks like a few people around us got quiches, so maybe that would be some thing to try if you're looking for a breakfast bite. We overheard someone say that the oat muffin was one of the best oat muffins they've ever had in their life, so maybe check that out instead. The space is really nice inside and they obviously have great marketing because I see the Tofitian sticker everywhere.

Great atmosphere with a view. Lots of pies to choose from, but come early as they sell out…read more Blueberry scone was epic!

Waterfront bakery specializing in pie but also serving breakfast and lunch with a variety of baked…read moregoods. I visited a few times during my stay in Tofino. In general the food was great and the staff was friendly (one barista that I dealt with was not very enthusiastic but they seemed like they were just really tired). The setting is beautiful! There's ample patio seating, and whether you sit inside or outside you get a beautiful view of the water. Curried cauliflower handpie: A fantastic savoury handpie with a flaky crust and a flavourful vegetarian filling. Some handpies are kind of flat with not a lot of filling but that was not the case here. It came with a mango chutney for dipping. Chocolate quinoa cake (GF): When I was choosing a dessert when I went here for lunch, I felt like I should get pie, but this cake looked so good and I did not regret trying it. Really fudgy and rich. Fantastic cake that definitely did not suffer from being made gluten free. If anything, the texture was better than a regular cake. Lemon buttermilk pie: This was the only thing I tried that I didn't like. I wanted to try this one because it seemed unique, as I don't think I've tried a custardy lemon pie before, but it was too sweet for me. The texture was lovely and the little pops of brightness from the berries were nice, but it was kind of hard to get through. Vegan breakfast cookie: Good but basic breakfast cookie with oats, seeds, and cranberries, held together by what tasted like peanut or maybe almond butter. I liked the texture - I'm not sure exactly what it was about it, but it tasted fresher than a lot of breakfast cookies I've tried. Chai latte: Good - I saw them making it, and they use a packaged but good chai concentrate, from Say When. It makes a strong, spicy chai latte that's not too sweet. Tea: They have Mighty Leaf tea which I think is pretty good. I got the green dragon tea here.

Menu was pretty full of options. The peasant bread was amazing with the spicy chicken sandwich and…read morethen combined the soup of the day "Brazil black and red bean soup". Got an iced mocha that had a great chocolate milk-esque flavor to it after getting through the initial shot of coffee on top (remember to stir before indulging!!! Would've been much better for us if we had stirred beforehand) and we got a hot mocha with no complaints! Service was quick and easy, vibe was immaculate! Do note: straws aren't included so if you need one for your iced drinks, bring your own!!!

Rustic cafe and bakery. I really liked the builing: looks like a house from outside, two levels…read morewith a second floor patio, very colourful. The barista that took my order was friendly enough. I tried a sugar-free raspberry peach muffin and a chai latte. I really liked the muffin - it was dense but soft and very moist. Lots of juicy fruit. I will say that if "sugar-free muffin" is something that sounds appealing to you, you will probably like this, but if not, it's probably not for you because the texture was quite different from a regular muffin. But I liked the wholesome flavour. The chai latte was just the standard, but made well, with a very generous dusting of cinnamon. I got there shortly after they opened and just had to wait in a short line with my drink ready fairly quickly, but they were much busier by the time I was leaving. I think they take card payments now. I paid with cash, but I didn't see any cash only signs and I saw what I think was a card machine at the register.

The service here was outstanding. They noticed me waiting outside of their store with my dog and…read morecame out to invite us to come inside (along with the dog). They offered our dog a cute spoonful of ice cream, which she loved. Staff were really friendly and willing to answer any of our questions. Their hot chocolate was rich and really sweet. I think the flavor is so concentrated that you could dilute it with more milk, but otherwise it was quite good. Their gelatos were all so good. I got the mango, strawberry, and honey lavender. The flavors were nicely concentrated and I really enjoyed it.

Salted Carmel Sunday was very good. We ordered two at the stand up counter, walked to another lady,…read moretold her our order, paid the $26 and I did not click the auto-populated 20% tip. The girl at the register gave me an extremely disrespectful look. The prices seem to be sturdy enough and we paid our dues for the product like I would at a grocery store or Baskin Robbin's. The poor behavior was unnecessary- I'd be generous to say she even had said one sentence to me besides my total due.

Good service. Server/bartenders were attentive and efficient…read more I tried the tofino and spruce tip beer. Although I prefer wheat, wit, or hefe the beers were tasty!

A decent walk from downtown Tofino but worth it! The Tofino Brewing taproom has more than a dozen…read morebeers on tap with both classic and adventurous beer. I got a flight of the glowing embers ale, kelp stout, dark lager, and spruce tree ale. Dark beers are usually my favourite, but my favourite out of this batch might have actually been the glowing embers, which was described as a candied smoked ale. The caramelly/smoky combination was great. The kelp stout was interesting - I found it had a slightly vegetal finish but wasn't overtly kelpy. If you like stouts, you'll probably like this. All the beers were very enjoyable. The spruce tree ale and kelp stout are probably the two to try if you want something uniquely local. The Japanese street food truck outside was also fantastic! You can grab food from them and bring it inside the brewery. They also have bar snacks (pretzels, chips) inside. The building is cool. There are front and back patios, a spacious main floor, and a hidden, cozier second floor. The bartender that served me was very friendly. I noticed that the staff was very diligent about clearing tables inside but not so much outside, I saw a table on the patio that had abandoned empty glasses sitting on it when I went out to pick up my food truck order and still there when I left.

We were staying at Ocean Village so it was a quick 2 min drive over to Beachfront Bistro…read more We had an early dinner with friends and family. Not the cheapest meal, but also not expensive. My daughter's kid pasta was actually quite tasty. She's picky about green stuff ( parsley) but she ate it anyway. I ordered the fish tacos and enjoyed them. No complaints.

Restaurant is on the large size. It overlooks the beach, has a nice size bar, and a patio with…read morefireplaces. Definitely on island time (slow to sit, order, pay). I ordered the vegan hash which should come with tofu but didn't. When I inquired, I was told that there was tofu but there absolutely was none. Prices are cheap (especially if you are staying in the hotel). Service is super nice. Food came fast and was really good.

This place was great perfect summer treat. They offer customizable Sundaes, which are very tasty…read more You can mix some match or you can go with recommendations on the board.

I tried the Strawberry Island sundae, which included vegan vanilla soft serve, brownie pieces (also…read morevegan), and strawberry sauce. The vegan vanilla had a nice consistency but the flavour was very neutral, I couldn't really taste vanilla. The brownie pieces were very good though - fudgy and chewy, and the strawberry sauce tasted really fresh. The small size is a good serving. And it had the right ratios of ice cream to toppings. The toppings were really good but I just wasn't impressed by the lack of flavour in the ice cream itself. I was impressed by how fast they churned out orders - there was a family of 5-6 in front of me and I still got my ice cream about 5 minutes after getting in line. There's a very small number of seats in the shop (like 4) and a few benches outside. Looks like it gets busy in the evenings.

Relaxing cafe with a lovely view in Wickinnish Inn. After hanging out at the beach, we were…read morefamished and dropped by to warm up and grab a snack. They have a good coffee/tea selection and some sandwiches, salads and baked goods. We had a mocha, hot chocolate, macarons and tomato soup with bread. The food was good, nice and hearty. The mocha was ok, could have been served hotter and I would have liked it stronger in both chocolate and coffee flavors. The lounge atmosphere was nice though with a great view, couches to chillax on, an art gallery connected to it for you to explore, etc. Servers brought the drinks and food to our table when ready as it could take a while. They have a door at the back connected to the beach that you can walk right out to.

Tucked away but a great alternative if you don't choose to fine dine at The Pointe Restaurant while…read morestaying at the Wickininnish Inn, Driftwood cafe is on the same property an offers succulent eats!