The ice cream here is OK: not terrible, not great. Selection did seem a bit limited. The biggest…read moreissue I had was with slow, inefficient service. Given the number of good reviews here, I think today's experience was atypical, and you may well have a nice visit. Neither recommend nor discourage.

Delicious gelato at a great price. I was disappointed by the waffle cone because it wasn't crunchy…read moreand the chocolate was too hard from the gelato.

Hospitality and manners.... Sorry we heard great things but…read moreleft tonight before being seated. It was a party of 10 so you would think they would be doing everything they could to keep us there...

Cabbage is amazing. And the rock fish burger is so good! They allow dogs on the patio, which is a…read morehuge plus! Service is excellent, friendly staff.

Just happened upon this establishment after driving around the town. Trip advisor didn't suggested?…read moreWhat a gem of a place. Great food, excellent staff and noticed dogs are allowed! Highly recommend

A beautiful farm and orchard on Salt Spring Island that makes different kinds of cider from…read morewild-grown apples from the island's historic orchards. A must-visit destination if you're on the island! Make sure to try the Full Flight, which includes both their traditional and modern ciders--you get to experience such a great variety of flavours. And don't skip the charcuterie. We loved it and thought it paired perfectly with the cider. Definitely worth a stop if you're visiting Salt Spring Island!

Such a cool project place. Built around a tree in a way that you really feel like you are dining in…read morea nature. Great food and the service was fantastic.

This has such a lovely, unique ambience. It is quite cozy, vibrant, and full of character. It does…read moreget crowded, and the service can be on the slower side, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. In the summer, the live music is a real highlight. Watching locals dance and enjoying the community vibe is such a fun, memorable experience. Food-wise, the green curry bowl with shrimp was amazing. It was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly comforting. A great community spot with lots of charm!

Cool little place tucked in off the street. Fun gardens and nice selection of flavors. They make…read morecones fresh as they go, which beats the others in the area. You buy your size first, get a token, and take it to the fellow scooping the ice cream. Yogurt and slushies too!

This is another "must see" when you visit Chemainus. You'll never see another ice cream shop like…read morethis again. You enter the garden area behind the Hansel and Gretel candy store and see an old fashioned ice cream bar with excellent ice cream. What is really unusual about this place is you can enjoy your ice cream sitting in a carefully crafted and designed garden with whimsical topiaries and a gazebo. The soft serve ice cream is some of the best I've ever had.

Only restaurant on the island we saw that takes open table reservations, so we got their last…read moreoutdoor table. We skipped straight to entrees and enjoyed the salmon and steak specials, both just under $30. Loved that you can order wine in 6oz, 9oz, or half litre, but if they're going to have a steak special they need a Cabernet or a claret by the glass, something more full-bodied than the Malbec. Salmon had an interesting horseradish-flavored sauce that made for a good balance with the fish. "Greens" turned out to be a salad: lettuce and sprouts with dressing, not cooked greens. My steak came out medium well not medium rare, but they replaced it, no problem. It was a busy Saturday night and every restaurant we've been to on this trip seems to be having problems finding staff. Mashed potatoes were fantastic. Just the right amount of cream and butter (a lot, according to my wife) and with a bit of skin to make the perfect texture. The portion was large but I could have kept eating these til I popped. We had no room for dessert (unless more mashed potatoes were an option). Outdoor seating was what most everyone opted for, although the indoor dining room seats looked very comfortable. Tables outside were appropriately distanced and the garden is well landscaped to provide a beautiful buffer from the street. Wish our catmint would grow as well! Hats off to the gardener.

Wow! Stopped in for lunch and not only was the food amazing but so was the service. I had the wild…read moresockeye salmon burger and it was so fresh and flavorful. I upgraded to the onion rings and they are excellent and beer battered. My husband had the Cajun chicken sandwich which I sampled and it was perfect! Our friends both had different breakfast omelets and they raved about them being some of the best they have had. We will be back for sure!

Nice shop on a warm, quiet afternoon just before summer…read more Lots of choices and friendly service. Plus, the gelato was delicious. We'll be back!

Very good service great taste for the food ambiance was amazing and the server let me get 2…read moreflavours for a single scoop don't see that anywhere else

We were there for an early dinner Saturday as walkins. We were accommodated with grace. Service was…read moreoutstanding. The team was warm, helpful and totally on the top of their game. The ambiance was exceptional with great waterfront views. When I asked the chef if he was the chef he said "that depends". I am still laughing. He rocked it to say the least. We had a bottle of the local sparkling wine- Vivezza. Excellent. The Salt springs' muscles were outstanding. The caprese salad was local and inspired by the outstanding ingredients as was the green salad. Finally the eggplant Parmesan with pesto noodles was inspired. The eggplant was crispy and the sauce was outstanding while the pasta a pesto was out of this world. The cheese crustini topped off perfection. Please note I take my eggplant Parmesan very seriously. Same with linguini Vongole. This place is not to be missed. They Clearly delivered 5 star meal and experience.

We get takeout all the time and have never been disappointed. Their seafood pasta is great, the…read moreservice when I come in is quick and professional. Great location with wonderful ambiance.

Excellent I've cream and a wide selection of flavours. Great owners, friendly and helpful. Locally…read moreowned and operated. Small area to sit in at the back, space out front to sit in the sun.

R-r-r-eal coffee ice cream made in house artisan style with all-natural ingredients, and many more…read moreflavours to choose from (but I haven't had a chance to sample any others). A fine place to grab cold treats on a hot day in the Cowichan Bay waterfront (even thought the address for this business listing is in Duncan). Highly recommended!

On the way back to the ferry, we stopped at a charming stop in Sidney for coffee and a bake good…read moreand more! A local recommended I order the scones--they are freshest, best tasting ever tasted .. and moist (unlike most scones)! A visitor could spend a morning or afternoon in Sidney--very walkable with views of the bay.

Best tomato galette I have ever had - pure taste of summer with the perfectly ripe tomatoes and…read morebasil. Crust was absolutely excellent - couldn't have been better. Finished it off with the lemon currant scone - the person at the cash said she felt it was the best scone in Sidney. I think it was up there with the best scone I have had anywhere. Must visit in Sidney - this place should have more reviews.