Thank you, Michelle (sp) and friend (we forgot to ask the name of the California barista maven)…read more Fantastic coffee, conversation and biscotti! Love the local vibe. Anyone visiting the area should definitely visit here, especially if you are looking for a proper Italian cappuccino. :-)

Hot chocolate was barely lukewarm. It was okay for a ferry terminal with a long wait ahead.read more

Love this little local roastery! Great selection of beans and some awsome Single Origin coffees…read morealways brewing.

From the owner: Locally craft roasted small batch specialty coffee.read more

This is a great cafe to grab a coffee, any other hot drinks &/or something tasty to eat. Word to…read morethe wise, kitchen shuts an hour prior to actual closing time. So no tasty sandwiches that last hour. However, you can still order the remaining baked treats that last hour there open (& really, that's not a bad thing if you have a sweet tooth!). The layout feels like it's two shops & allows for lots mixed seating & one great long table with giant benches. This also means one needs to be able to navigate through tighter spots easily if you're sitting down before your order is ready (or for my friends that look for accessible work arounds, going through the doors opposite to the sign suggestions to avoid any unfortunate drink/food disasters would be a good strategy). There's separate entrance/exit doors but the way the long line up to order occurs inside, the exit door is smarter to enter into the cafe (if you're able). There's also some tables outside along the street & a bench along the wall. If the weather is decent, I usually opt for that outside option. Otherwise, I prepare myself for a louder cafe experience being that this location is busy right to the end of the day. The staff is always friendly here. I greatly appreciate that the cashier took time to ask about any soy in certain baked treat options I was considering (after finding out I couldn't do a tasty turkey sandwich I was hoping for). In the past I've enjoyed breakfast sandwiches & lunch sandwiches. Both worthy of me to return to enjoy again. Being that it's awhile since I stopped here, I opted to try their seasonal latte. Usually I go with their tasty mocha. So I have to say for all the spices listed in the drink, I really didn't taste the difference between that special seasonal latte & a regular latte. However, still a very decent latte & gave me the needed caffeine boost after wandering through my first QB Christmas market before stopping at the cafe. As Qualicum Beach is known for their senior population, this place (like many others) has the basics checked off for accessibility. However, if I had anyone joining me with a walker or wheelchair, I would definitely suggest we find a table first & then I would go up to order for everyone. This being even with a cane, I find it is really hard to navigate back to the tables once you've got the order. They have a small bathroom tucked at the back but you need to be able to navigate around many tables to reach it. The lightning never bothers my eyes in here but at full capacity, anyone with hearing issues or noise sensitivity would have issues. Overall, a decent local place with a lot of regular tasty menu items.

My girlfriend and I visited the FP on February 22, 2023. It has a nice indie, local business vibe…read more It was quite busy that day despite the snow warnings. The food still came out pretty quickly. Out of the food places we went to in our time at Qualicum Beach, this definitely takes the trophy. I had never tried shakshouka before and it was so delicious. The FP has put me onto the dish. The chicken brie sandwich that my girlfriend ordered was very tasty. However, the salad dressing was a little odd and neither of us could finish it. Would definitely recommend this place for those visiting Qualicum Beach!

As we walked in the door we were warmly greeted. We ordered 3 large lattes because, of all of the…read morewonderful reviews that we read. Those reviews didn't disappoint! The service was fast and efficient! I couldn't help but smile when I received my coffee! It was beautiful and the aromas instantly drew me in for my first drink. As I tasted the coffee it was an explosion of flavor. I was hooked! After, I finished my latte I realized that I had to take some of this coffee home with me. Thankfully, they told me what blend to purchase and I was able to take it home. I loved how the decorations had a fun local flare to them. It felt like a classic beach town coffee shop. They also had lots of baked goods to choose from. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to try any. But, I will next time! Tofino Coffee is a 100% must! I'll always stop by for a coffee when I'm in town. Latte-The latte was smooth, rich, creamy, and nutty. With a slight bitter note. It was very well balanced. It had deep notes of milk chocolate, dark caramel, cocoa nibs, golden raisin, toasted coconut, with earthy notes! Everything that you could want in a latte! The milk was sweet and frothy. And, addictively good! I savored every last sip!

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.

Exactly what is needed in this little corner strip mall off Bowen. Delicious scones, fresh roasted…read moreorganic coffee (they roast in house), and extremely pleasant staff. They keep day olds (still yummy) for cheap and if you bring your own mug, they charge for a small cup. I like the homey feel and couches. Very unpretentious and friendly. Bonus- bitcoin atm that you can purchase bitcoin AND get cash for your bitcoin (harder to find). Love going after my workout at Driven:)

Great coffee and a friendly team serving as well. There was a small incident where, during the…read moremaking of my latte, the barista had to jump around the counter to the front door to help a woman who was in the middle of a CRA tax scam call. The coffee shop hosts a bitcoin ATM and apparently they see quite a few victims come in to send money off to telephone confidence scammers. I jumped in to help explain the issue to the poor woman who was dealing with the callers (being in IT and dealing with business security as well). So I got a really nice latte *and we thwarted a virtual robbery attempt. I didn't get the barista names but she's worth a very very large tip.

Absolutely love this cute little coffee spot! There is an outdoor bench and patio space for those…read morewho want to hang around, or order to go. Our latte was perfect; just exactly what we needed after hiking the Pacific Rim trail! The staff were friendly and their service was top-notch! Based on our experience, it is highly recommended!

I went there for the view- which, regrettably, was better than the coffee. Coffee was Just mediocre…read moreand the milk in my cappuccino tasted like it had started to go bad. Hate to say it because they were nice but I wouldn't go back.

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