River City Coffee

Really great bakery. Really great pizza. What a nice satisfying local place to eat. We will be back.read more

This adorable cafe is the perfect place for treats and eats -- a quick bite and a coffee and you're…read moregood to go. It's close enough to the ferry that you can grab before the long ride, too.

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The remains of a great pizza. I'm about to finish it!

Starbucks

3.0(2 reviews)

0.8 km

The costumer service was alright the barista was kinda rude. And my drink did get messed up more…read morethan once in the same day.

Starbucks is honestly my favourite place to go and I totally recommend it to people who haven't…read morebeen there ((word of advice))(get a caramel frap)

SteamPunk Cafe & Coffee House

4.6(25 reviews)

71.3 km

the most less than average coffee I've ever had…read moreowners are horrible and hours are terrible for this place don't waste your time

Fun place to sit down and enjoy a cup of joe. They had books for you to browse and a private space…read morefor meetings. Fun decor that continues the name of the place.

SteamPunk Cafe & Coffee House - Super cozy cafe to read and have some coffee. Staff is very friendly. Would come again if I need some quiet reading time in a coffee shop.

Super cozy cafe to read and have some coffee. Staff is very friendly. Would come again if I need some quiet reading time in a coffee shop.

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Brazen Poppy Bakery Cafe

4.6(15 reviews)

61.3 km

We have eaten here three times (so far) on our trip. Every day we have been happy with our food and…read moredrinks. The iced latte has been consistent, the lemonade sweet, the food fresh and hot, and the pastries delicious. All of the employees are friendly and smiling. The bakery is clean and has a welcoming atmosphere

This place is excellent, straight up! It's fairly new, I think, clean and tidy, and nice and…read morebright. The service is friendly, quick and efficient. You order from the kitchen at the counter and they bring to food out to you. The case looked to be full of tasty treats and reasonably priced. K had the skillet which came with toast that was so good. The skillet itself contained a good amount of food that was very nicely cooked. My bacon and eggs came with a choice of hash browns or toast. I chose the has browns and added a side of sourdough. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon nice and crispy as specified, along with a slice of tomato and some fresh basil which was a nice touch. My London Fog left a little to be desired, but that was but a small blemish in an otherwise excellent breakfast/brunch! If you are in Parksville I'd heartily recommend the Brazen Poppy Bakery Cafe. We'll be stopping on our way to Victoria tomorrow for sure.

The outside is modern and lets in a ton of light

Iced latte

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Love the Canadiano

Creekmore's Coffee

4.7(18 reviews)

60.8 km

This cafe offers a dog friendly patio. Their service was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed their…read morepulled pork burger. The bun was soft and the pork was flavorful. They also packed the burger with a lot of vegetables. Prices were reasonable.

Creekmore's was busy and for good reason! Good food, delicious bakery (we got the blueberry earl…read moregrey scone) and excellent coffee (I got the toffee americano- the toffee foam was delicious!). They have a really cute patio to eat at too! Everyone was so friendly

Quesdilla

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Footless Rooster Coffee

4.5(4 reviews)

47.2 km

WOW!! Awesome coffee,…read more Awesome staff, Nice surroundings, And the BEST SANDWICHES EVER!! At reasonable prices!! Will be back as often as I can, and everyone I know in the area will be hearing about this place. OWNERS: please keep up the great work!!

I was travelling home late in the day, and was hungry, since I had been driving for a while, and do…read morenot like "fast food" because of all my allergies. I stopped at this Cafe to see what they had on their menu board, and saw that they made sandwiches. Perfect! The tuna sandwich was the best and biggest I have had in a long time. It also hadn't been sitting in a display wrapped in plastic, but the friendly worker made it fresh and wrapped it in a paper sandwich wrap. This will be one of my "go to" stops from now on when heading down island.

Freshly baked mixed berry muffins

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Delicious Italian sodas!

Burde Beans Coffee & Things

4.8(6 reviews)

70.2 km

Burde beans has the best coffee in port alberni. Not only do they have the best coffee, their…read morededication to making sure your experience is the best one possible will keep you coming back for more. You will have to see for your self. Treat yourself to an obscenely good cup of coffee, not a fast food chain black sludge coffee that makes you poo yourself in 5 min . Family owned and operated... You will see when you get there. Enjoy!

This place feels like walking into your best friends living room and having them cook you delicious…read morefood and great coffee. A must stop for anyone travelling by and after a little taste of home and experiencing the super friendly and laid back vibe in Port Alberni. Excellent WIFI is an added bonus!

Adorable coffee shop kitty

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My morning 3 shots of espresso! It's a perfect way to start the day. #portalberni #amazing #burdebeans #coffeelife #beansoup

Basted Baker

4.3(134 reviews)

69.2 km

based on other yelp reviews, i had bookmarked this as a place to potentially stop into while in the…read morevicinity. it turned out i was in sechelt today and decided to get something to go. there are lots of really great sounding options on their menu, from bowls to bennies. i chose the harvest bowl and can say was no disappointed. even though i took it to go, it was quite tasty, was an ample serving size (has essentially left me full for the better part of the afternoon) and really good ingredients. the service was also positive in terms of the cashier telling me approximately how long the wait would be and then announcing my order number when it was ready. while i didn't sample any baked goods the case was pretty stocked mid morning and there were definitely occupied tables both inside and out. a nice find for sure!

I ordered the daily special, which was an eggs benedict featuring vodka-infused bacon. I ordered at…read morethe counter, and since it was a weekday, the service was quick and the cafe wasn't too busy. The caramelized onions were exceptionally flavorful--so delicious! The biscuit was perfect--buttery, fluffy, and nicely crusty on the outside. The hollandaise was also quite good. However, the eggs were a bit overcooked for my preference; the whites were solid and the yolks were mostly set rather than runny. Overall, it was a very flavorful meal, and I will definitely return when I'm back on the Sunshine Coast

Huevos Rancheros

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Valerie M.

5 years ago

Horrible place to work. Do not expect more than a few hours training in a frantic, understaffed environment. Expect to be let go if not immediately able to mind read what is expected of you. Avoid. read more

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