They have some really good salad dressing. I highly recommend trying it…read more The place is also a restaurant but offers to go items along with dressings.

I had a squash sandwich (picked it up before a hike) it was very delicious…read more Would definitely return. Be sure to check out the cute book store in the same building.

This is a very comfortably welcoming cafe. The coffee and pastries are good, and the vegetable…read moresamosa is excellent. I've been here twice and they seem to know what they're doing with their espresso. However, they need to start using the thermometer for steaming milk. The first time the milk was not hot enough (I'd say 150 degrees or so) and the latte was lukewarm before I and my friend were halfway through. The second time it was far too hot, tongue scaldingly hot. They have Melinda's Biscotti from Sidney, my favourite, I recommend the Cranberry White-Chocolate (yes I know, I don't normally like white chocolate or cranberries either, but trust me). BTW: Amanda, the coment in your review about the skids and hippies is hilarious.

I love their London Fogs!! I love the atmosphere and the style of Coffee On the Moon, I live in…read moreRichmond and we dont have these kind of coffee shops in the city, the cafes you would find are Blenz and Starbucks. So, on my visit home, I was excited to stop by Coffee On the Moon and catch some of the relaxing vibe that I miss so much. I didnt order a London Fog this last time, but tried something different and I tried the hot apple cider and the rice crispie. I wasnt a huge fan of the rice crispie, it was huge and overpriced but I still love Coffee On the Moon. :) Staff are great too.

One of the most delightful coffee shops I've been to, this wonderful place specializes in well…read moreroasted beans, locally sourced honey, penmanship, and journalling! Today I had a latte which I give an easy five out of five. I highly recommend trying multiple items on the menu as each option came with a carefully selected assembly of ingredients and by carefully I mean an attention to detail I've rarely seen in a coffee shop. The honey they use is locally sourced and chosen for its particular flavor. These people really care about the coffee they make, and it shows. The atmosphere is set with a behind-the-bar turntable and today they were playing a wonderful selection of vintage jazz. If you're in the region, make your way down to Crofton for the coffee, stay for the view, but savor the coffee

Super local, super friendly, super delicious cafe with some cool & unexpected surprises! This is…read moreone of those tucked away gems you're not sure of you should tell anyone lest it become too popular. But I think the cat's out of the bag now! I will go out of my way to get an iced salted honey latte from SPAN. The honey comes from just down the road (Nielsens Honey). If you need a little snack, they also have a changing variety of delicious croissants and muffins by local bakery all star Hank. I asked about the coffee beans they use, and you guessed it -- locally roasted beans, just for them, by roaster Oughtred made especially for the cafe to the owners' specifications. Span is a block from the Crofton ferry on-ramp, so you can take your coffee to go & wait in the queue, or enjoy in the big park across the street while your kids & dogs play, or while you beachcomb, or on the short walk back to your beautiful Osbourne Bay campsite! Vibes are warm & welcoming, sometimes with jazz music on the record player. Design is sleek, clean and uncluttered, but still 100% West Coast, with lots of natural light, and beautiful natural materials. The owners are also artist-designer-craftspeople and have a perfectly curated shop featuring VanIsle artists that changes all the time. It always makes my day to chat with Tanya & Juaning whether it's about coffee, travel, or _local_ happenings!

Home made corned beef rokked 5, count 'em, five pieces of…read morebacon! Gluten free toast ? Woohoo! Service killed And a down home funky feel with great original artwork to dazzle the visual sense Start with breakfast and I can't imagine how lunch would be!

We were passing through and wanted something comforting, so called in to this cafe…read more The food was okay. Price is on the higher side. Service was slow. I think we're not used to the laid back style; everything in Vancouver is insanely fast (which isn't great). Diner style seating.

Delightful vegan oasis in the desert of Duncan dining options. We got the "deli slice sandwich."…read morePerfection. Fresh, juicy lettuce and tomato. Flavorful, grilled to order deli slices. Soft, fresh bread. Highly recommended. And she threw in an extra slice of cheese, no charge! Doesn't get any better than that, does it?

Small shop, no dine in. Got an "egg" salad sandwich (1.5/5). It was pretty bland and the bread was…read morecold. Perhaps it would be better if it was toasted or grilled.

The historic wall was epic, plus there's a deal for $5 caramel pecan brownies. Woah! We didn't get…read morethem, but seemed pretty crazy cool. Also our waiter was very nice, she seems great

The Chinese combo special with Chow Mein, Sweet and Sour pork, and Almond Chicken has been…read moreconsistently good. The chow mein is homestyle and not greasy or swimming in sauce. It is a perfect side to have with the sweet and sour pork. The pieces of pork has always been very tender and moist with a crunchy coating. The sweet and sour sauce is a perfect balance without one ingredient over powering the other. The almond chicken batter is very crisp and crunchy and not dripping grease. The chicken meat is also moist and tender. The quality of this combo has been maintained for the past 10 years since I started making this my go to place for the Chinese combo special. Best to call first to make sure it is being served because the combo changes every so often.

The service is top notch! Very friendly people. The coffee…read moreand food is excellent. A bunch of us meet there once a week, so it must be good!

Not a bad little place to stop at if you happen to be in downtown Duncan. I had a turkey spinach…read moresandwich and a cup of their medium roast coffee. The service was great, both girls were quite friendly and attentive. They heated up the sandwich for me on a panini press and it was tasty, it also came with tortilla chips on the side. The coffee they use is organic and fair trade and the brand is called, Spirit Bear. I believe that it is a local coffee roaster. The coffee was good but definitely nothing to write home about. Would I go back? Sure, if I happened to be in the area again killing time. At a friends house later on they brewed me a cup of coffee using beans from Drumroaster Coffee (another local coffee shop/roaster) and that was some of the best coffee I've ever had in my life. So maybe if you're in the area hit up Drumroaster instead.

Why stop for coffee anywhere else when you can stop here? Solid coffee, the best homemade brioche…read morecinnamon roll and super cool staff. Part of our BC trip this week and we discovered this little gem.

NOT impressed. Paid I believe $5.05 or $5.15 for avocado toast- it was literally JUST avocado…read moremashed on a piece of toast. Not even any salt and pepper added, let alone some mayo and garnish or anything that could justify that price and taste good. I could have bought a whole loaf of bread and an avocado for cheaper. Yikes. the girls at the counter are sullen every time I interact with them and looked annoyed that I asked for S&P. Teach your staff some customer service skills and review your menu. You lost my business.

El Centro was a (warm) breath of fresh air when it opened at Christmas Kick Off last winter and…read morecontinues to breathe new life into the gently-building Downtown Duncan cafe scene. Though I tried one of their local/organic gourmet paninis on opening night, I have since limited my tastings to wine and dessert (what can you do?). My take on the one-time panini - a bit pricey for the portion, but absolutely fresh and well-presented on a thick wooden serving board. I also had a hot apple cider that night that melted the winter wind right out of me and perfectly captured the quality, spice, and cozy atmosphere they were going for - it even had a creme on top! Things you must know about El Centro: it's an urban getaway in a cup (turn your eyes away from the quiet street and you could be in Tokyo, Barcelona, or XXX *fill in with name of favourite chic minimalist cosmopolitan cafe city); they have a growing wine list (I shared a memorable bottle of Avrill Creek Somenoes Red with some old friends not long ago ... looking forward to the next one); and their cheesecake is served in a jar. Cheesecake. In a jar. How cute does it get - no, wait - it gets BETTER ... because they warm it up for you, too. They also do live music quite often and host other fun things, but I'll leave this simple for those who wander in during the day. Go. Try the cheesecake.

I arrived with long, shoulder length grey hair, looking like I was a vintage rock band hippie…read more I left looking like a million bucks ! $500 at least ! The waiting customers even complimented my new look ! I'll be back. ;-Don

Just got a cut from Hicks. They seem to cater to children. It was very noisy and crowded with kids…read morewhen I dropped in. Also there are many toys and plushies that look very ragged and unsanitary. I wouldn't let my kids play with them if they needed a cut. I think it's gross to have stuffy toys scattered on the floor where people's hair is being cut. Hair grease, oil and little hair debris gets all over them. Also when I was getting a cut, the person/barber left her station with a room full of people waiting to get a cut and they they didn't even sweep after each cut. The hair build up was rediculous. As for my cut....not great. I could do better with my electric razor. My hair looked like it got cut for free at a hair cutting school. Granted it was only $25. The thing that really grinds my gears is that I asked for a light beard trim and the guy takes an electric razor with a #4 guide and just removes my beard. My majestic beard will take months to grow back. These people are cheap, if you have kids that don't care what they look like. I will not go back.