This place kinda left a bad taste in my mouth actually. I'll…read moretell you why.... Mochi Pistachio & Peanut Butter Glaze - It was Good. Cortado with Almond Milk - Terrible. - It was luke warm...if that. - Also, they charged me $1 extra for a nearly $6 coffee the size of a shot...enough said. House Brew Dark Roast Coffee - Awful. - It was cold. - Asked for a hot one.....Cold again. The couch in the corner we sat on was dusty and just not well cared for. Half way through our cold coffees I wished we had sat at a table instead. Here's some honesty... We were in the mood for a great cup of coffee with some sweets on a nice Fall day in beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Not only did it not hit the spot, but we couldn't have gotten out of there quicker. Very Disappointing. The Golden Retriever Logo was cute though.

Tasty local Korean doughnut chain. This location is located close to the water, just W of Horseshoe…read moreBay Park. According to the website, this chain is named after the owner's golden retriever. It sure looks happy. Parking is available in front of the building, as well as along various village side streets. The inside is nice and modern. Funky looking speaker system (it's functional) in the corner. Great view of the water. There are also a couple of outdoor tables to the E of the building. Staff are friendly and cheerful. No complaints. The doughnuts are a bit pricey but they sure are delicious. I really like "Asian" style doughnuts as they are less sweet than their western counterparts. I had the matcha cream and could definitely taste the matcha. Will be trying their other locations at some point. Recommended.

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of espresso and service at the Lookout. Don't be put off by…read morethe 'tourist kiosk' paraphernalia - this is a real coffee shop with professional espresso gear! Espresso is from local Moja Coffee beans. Baristas are cheerful and welcoming. The view is spectacular - 180 degree views of Horseshoe Bay. Convenient to the ferry - you can see your ferry arriving and unloading. Not a lot of indoor seating, but the park is right there with ample benches and grassed lawns for sunny days. Prices are modest - I'm used to paying a dollar more for a cappuccino from organic, fair trade beans! Highly recommended as a superior alternative to the other franchised chain coffee shops in the area.

There may be a Starbucks conveniently across the street, but the superior cuppajoe is found here at…read morethe Lookout, perched on a platform overlooking scenic Horseshoe Bay and its ferry dock. The staff here were friendly, personably, and a little goofy (in the best way imaginable), and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her delicious (and VERY reasonably priced) iced matcha tea, which she sipped away at happily, while we lounged about in the park, watching our son dig away in the sandbox.

As others have mentioned, the name of the cafe doesn't really align with the attitudes of the…read moreservers. With not one smile or warmth in the greeting or helpfulness with menu options, you'd think they were dishing out insta karma for every time I accidentally forgot to open a door for someone! Attitudes aside, the cafe sitting area has a fantastic sitting area, good vegan options and probably one of the best smoothies I've had in a long time. I had the masala wrap which came with a small side salad. The salad was a bit of a joke since it was maybe 10 leaves and nothing more but, the wrap was good. Tender curried chickpeas with rice, it was grilled in a tortilla wrap. It was flavourful and something I would have regularly and something I'd love to try and make at home. Now, to the best part, the Buddha smoothie. Perfectly blended, it had berries, walnuts, greens and soy milk. What was the perfect compliment though was the addition of rose water. It was SO fragrant and absolutely delicious. I've never had rose water in my smoothie before but I think it's something I'll continue adding in. So good! I didn't know there was a village a short distance away or I would have checked it out but, I'm happy with what I had. It was nourishing, delicious and made my body feel good.

I usually don't review a place that I didn't actually get to try, but since most of the reviews…read morehere are old and don't entirely match the experience I had with the place, I figured I'd leave this to give others an idea of what to expect. The place is a roadside stand. There are a few tables to the side of the stall, not under cover. The vibey hippie shack that you see in old photos is no longer there. It's pretty hard to find, at least if you're a foot passenger on the ferry. It's outdoors by the vehicle loading area for Berth 3, which is on the east side of the terminal. From the foot passenger area, I found two ways to get there but both were pretty awkward. They really need to add the location or directions to the signs that they have up all over the terminal; if I hadn't spent so much time figuring out where to go, I might've made it there on time to get something. The service was really slow. I joined the lineup around 8 am thinking that it would be kind of close but I'd be back in the terminal by 8:15 to catch my 8:35 ferry, and I was holding out even as the minutes ticked by, hoping that the people in front of me might have easy orders, but even things like baked goods and regular coffee were taking a while. When the line got to the two people in front of me and they tried to order two mochas, the barista told them it wouldn't be ready in time for them to catch the ferry, so I also got out of line at that point. The barista seemed very friendly and I appreciated that he was upfront about the time it would take to prepare the drinks (this is why 2 stars instead of 1). This pace of service is not a good fit for the ferry terminal, though, where people are on a tight schedule.

Great location to pick up a sandwich or a drink. Gluten free options available…read more Located right across from ferry terminal and very spacious inside to sit and enjoy your meal or coffee while waiting for a ferry. Service was efficient and friendly. I prefer this Blenz store as my go to spot to order a light bite or get coffee when I am at Horseshoe Bay Village. Sorry Starbucks...you are further away from ferry terminal and you also have a bad reputation for selling foods with toxic chemical ingredients... therefore, boycott continues. I like Blenz not only because it's 100% Canadian. Also, I appreciate that they serve organic whole-leaf teas that are thoughtfully sourced from around the world -- as a tea lover, i like to drink whole-leaf healthy teas. I buy Blenz teas because it's a brand that I can trust to have natural teas that are ethically traded, and free from artificial flavours and fillers.

The ham and egg breakfast sandwich was excellent. Less than $10…read more Makes McDonald's and A&W look like the pathetic fast food places that they are. Super friendly staff!

I have found my newest endulgence at the Flour Bakery Not…read moreonly are the pastries to die for but they have the best baguette ever. They make for the best hero sand which or just with a good hearty soup. The owner is dedicated and the staff are inviting

We drove up to Horseshoe Park and admired its beauty. We wanted to try a naniamo bar since this is…read morewhere this infamous bar was created. We looked up bakeries and found Flour just a few hundred feet from where we were standing! As we entered we were greeted by a friendly young woman who was sweet and informative. It was an absolute pleasure to be welcomed and treated well. We purchased a Nanaimo bar, a ginger cookie, a chocolate chip monster cookie and butter tart. So far the monster cookie is a generous size with lots of chocolate and walnuts! We just tried the Naniamo bar which was tasty and enjoyable. We look forward to the other treats soon. If you are looking for quality baked goods served with kindness, come to Flour!

Cute spot for a SBUX by Horseshoe Bay. Felt like I was Mel from Virgin River sipping on my drink…read moreand walking through a sleepy town. They made my pumpkin cream cold brew perfectly. Only thing was that I went to their washroom and found a homeless woman taking a shower with the foam soap and paper towels leaving a total mess.

A big thanks to Carol, employee in West Van Parkroyal for being amazingly patient and helpful to me…read moretoday. She kindly showed me how to get points on Starbucks app when l was impatient. Appreciate it Carol

Berry's frozen yogurt was the perfect thing after some fish and chips. Its a cute shop in the…read moreHorseshoe Bay. We took two fresh berries and mango yogurt. I will be honest when I entered I wasn't very hopeful for a good outcome let alone a pleasant one. The yogurt was made fresh with the fruits right there in front of us. Oh my god, that has to be the best frozen yogurt I have ever had. It wasn't runny and because fresh fruits were used in making it it was delicious. I finally now know where to find my favorite yogurt.

My friend and I dropped by Saturday afternoon around 1:45…read more We had an hour to kill while waiting for our ferry so we walked to the Horseshoe Bay village and came across this froyo place. I love froyo and can eat it anytime, so decided to get it as a snack. They offer not just froyo but ice cream, milk shakes, smoothies, and milk tea as well. The selection is pretty good for a one-woman shop! For the froyo, they mix in fresh fruit. After choosing the size and container type, you can then choose up to two types of fruit to mix in as well as any additional toppings you want. I got a kids size in a regular cone with peach and mango and paid about $6. They had it ready for me super quickly. The froyo wasn't as tart as I prefer, but I could taste both fruits. I also appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. My friend tried a bite and enjoyed it as well.

One of the OG restaurants (if not THE OG) in Horseshoe Bay. Been around since 1946…read more Parking is available behind the building, as well on the various village side streets. The building is definitely on the older side. Lots of wood trim. Reminds me of an old dock. The seating area is L shaped, and largely fits around the outer edge of the building (the restaurant is on a corner lot). Great view of the park and water. Staff are friendly and cheerful. As my friends and I were only here for a beer, I can't comment on the food. Pricing looked pretty reasonable, and I've heard good things about this place from friends. Guess I'm coming back at some point.

Look. It's just not my kinda place…read more I'm not gonna knock it. I know it's a family business and I know it's been there a million years, so I'm gonna try and be as nice as possible. But, still accurate. Ok..... The House Salad with Chicken. The Chicken was tasty. There was just not enough of it. Especially considering added chicken was $8. Not an Entree size and certainly not filling. The rest of the ingredients were so underwhelming. Barely any beats, a few tomatoes and just a heap of shredded carrots over a bed of greens. So very basic for an $18 salad without the chicken. The 2-piece Cod and Chips. The actual battered fish was nice. But....uhhmmm....I think either some of the fries must've fell off our plate on its way to our table, or someone helped themselves with our fries (see pic.) When a dish is called Fish n Chips. Guess what? The highlight is what? ..........The Fish AAANNNDD The Chips. There you go..... Ok. At this point I was ready to go. So, I went to the ladies room and that's where the horror started. It was beyond filthy. I'm talking about the floor, the toilet, the door....on and on.... Ran out. Settled the bill. Grabbed my Purse and left Trolls behind never to return. I do wish you the very best though.

Tasty pub overlooking the water at Horseshoe Bay…read more Parking is available behind the building, as well as along the various village side streets. The venue has the classic Irish look, with plenty of wooden trim. There is also a N facing patio, though it was closed when I went. Staff are friendly. No complaints. As it was happy hour, my friends and I went for their burger & beer combo. The burger is pretty solid. Doesn't include sides though. I added an onion ring upgrade. Pretty decent as wel. The calamari is also quite good here. Fluffy and not too greasy. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back at some point. Recommended.

I missed my ferry lol. So I had hours to kill. I went to the bar with my luggage. It was raining…read moreand it was gonna be an all day travel day, so I found refuge here! Elizabeth at the bar was very attentive. I ordered the soup of the day, a single piece of battered fish (instead of a full fish and chips), and a beer. They have a good beer selection and some cans to-go. I also ordered a tea. I was able to charge my electronics and work on my laptop a bit. Overall, I recommend the place! There were lots of TVs playing Olympics when I went. They had booth seating, high tables, and bar stools. Looks like a good neighborhood bar/conveniently located for anyone else like me waiting for the ferry!