The best Nanaimo Bar we ever had. It was delicious and to die for!…read moreMy sister bought some extra take back home (Toronoto). They are still delish after couple of days.

I heard from multiple sources that Red's Bakery serves the most mediocre Nanaimo Bars in Nanaimo,…read morebut since we were in the area (and a couple of other places were closed the day we were in town), we decided to walk on over. Red's has a kind of small town bakery feel, with old-fashioned almost eclectic decor, perhaps 60s/70s retro. Unlike some of the other bakeries, they prepackage some of their desserts in plastic, so it's difficult to tell how fresh they are. I suppose Nanaimo Bars keep well in the first place. We ended up trying Nanaimo bars from three different places, with my notes for Red's as below: Nanaimo Bar ($6) - This Nanaimo bar is much taller than the other two, probably around 50% taller than bar 3 and a full double of bar 2. It cuts very smoothly without much flaking off. The crumb base underneath is smooth, indicating that the coconut fibers are well blended to reduce strand length. It's almost like an Oreo base, with heavy Dutch processed cocoa flavor. There should be nuts mixed in, but they are crushed so finely that I can't really tell what nut is used. People on social media complain about the bottom layer, but I actually love it. For the other layers, the top icing is really sweet. It has a heavily roasted chocolate flavor and by far the darkest in color. The middle layer just tastes like standard icing. It's sweet but I think less so than the other bars. (4/5) Interestingly enough, I enjoyed the Nanaimo Bar from Red's more than both other bakeries. I think it's pretty good in quality and while sweet, has the heavy cocoa elements of the cookie base to help balance things out a bit. Washroom - I didn't see any available for customers.

I saw the good reviews thinking that this place would be good. I got the chicken peanut wrap and…read morethat was ok. It was pretty mediocre. There wasn't a lot of chicken in it but the a lot of rice. My friend got the turkey panini but was served something else instead. When she realized we had left the bakery awhile. We also had a chocolate cake there and it tasted stale. The cake was a disappointment. I will definitely not be back.

We came after the lunch rush so many of the baked goods were gone. The sandwiches and paninis do…read moreget replenished. I ordered the Turkey bacon panini but they gave me the chicken pesto instead. They also took over 15 minutes to warm it up. I think they forgot my order as I had to go back to the counter to ask. The cakes look good and so I got the individual size chocolate celebration cake. Unfortunately it was so dry. Total disappointment. With so many other places for baked goods and sandwiches in the downtown sechelt area, I'll skip this place in future.

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!

Super cute local ice cream shop in town…read more Local hand made ice cream and sorbets from Lopez Island Creamery. They offer up a good variety and if you can't make up your mind opt for the 7-flavor ice cream flight. I choose a to dabble in a shrub float. New item for me. Shrub is a sweetened fruit infused vinegar. For the float they use the shrub (from local vendor Girl Meets Dirt), seltzer water, and your choice of ice cream. I definitely could see this being a summer drink. Has a bit of a bite from the vinegar (I'd advise to make sure it's all fully incorporated or you'll end up with a straight shot of the shrub).

Absolutely no bad notes here. The ice cream flavors were so good! I sampled the matcha almond and…read moreearl gray and my partner sampled POG and coffee cookies. All were HITS. I ended up ordering a scoop of the matcha almond which definitely had more almond flavor than matcha, but the matcha came through towards the end of the tasting. The person working there was doing their thing! It was just them yet they were calm, cool, collected despite having a line out the door. The vibes were chill with both indoor and outdoor seating options.

Coffee was fantastic, as was the chocolate chip pumpkins bread. I stayed on the porch with our…read morepooch, but vibes all around were perfectly cozy for a coffee shop. This is definitely a place I'd bring a book and stay a while! The person taking orders and the barista were both very friendly. The wife picked out a Maple Cardamom latte for me (oat milk, of course) and it was cardamom forward in the best way. Delightful experience!

We got 3 lattes, one of them being the macadamia nut / caramel latte I forgot the name of but it…read morewas absolutely delicious! Plenty of seating & a beautiful back area with picnic tables and grass. There's even a flower shop next door it's straight out of a movie!

Fabulous stop!! Bellagio breakfast panini is top notch!! All other samis also great. Even the…read morecoffee and Mariano bar is highly recommended!

My chai latte and breakfast sandwich were very good and the staff were friendly and timely with my…read moreorder. The ambience is quite nice and the decor/furniture gives a cozy vibe. I'm from the USA and I'd definitely go back when I visit BC again.

Mini cupcakes are dry as the Sahara Desert. I've wasted fifty bucks giving these guys a second…read morechance. Sorry,your cupcakes are shite.

if you are looking for beauty and delicious then you have arrived. I am blown away by their…read morecreativity. I find it very easy to get in touch and service is amazing!

Tried out Myth Dessert & Patisserie for dessert on a weekend. They're in the Ackroyd Plaza. Three…read moreself-serve kiosks for ordering. Their chiffon cake slices ($10.99-$11.50) looked promising but weren't cheap. - Mango sago cream with grapefruit ($8.74) - a touch on the sweet side but enjoyable - Make your own dessert - two friends tried this. One bowl (taro paste, taro balls, mini rice balls, grass jelly and coconut jelly) with coconut milk was tasteless. Other bowl (mango, cheesecake cubes, vanilla gelato) in milk shave ice was better

This is the kind of dessert spot I love because you're in control…read more At Myth Dessert, you get to build your own dessert: * choose your base * pick your toppings * decide your sweetness level * and even select the type of milk There are so many toppings to mix and match--mochi, tofu, red bean, jelly, fruit, pudding-style cubes--so every bowl can be totally different depending on your mood. What really stands out is that it never feels too much. You can go fully indulgent, or just enjoy a balanced, satisfying dessert without the sugar overload. Bonus points for packaging -- their take-out cups are sturdy, clean, and well-designed, so it travels really well if you're taking it home.