For me.....when it comes right down to it....its all about the foam. Man i get so frustrated with…read morethose sloppy warmish, who cares, cappuccinos at starbucks. 99.999% of the time I get a latte! So gross! Same most everywhere else they OD on the ficken milk!! At Esquires, I don't know what it is, machine, bowl, care, milk or what...... but just the most lushest velvety foam ever. Never had a bad cap and will literally drive 20 mins out of my way past 10 coffee joints for their cap fare. I never get it to go, only china plz, sit outside and enjoy the lazy goings on. I always sprinkle generous amounts of chocolate on top (not cocoa-yech). They give you this tiny coke spoon and you'll use it on that billowing mound. Don't know why so many Eq. have closed. This one remains tucked away in a cozy location on Crescent road. Catch it before or after the beach. Especially cozy inside on a rainy day. TIP: grab a heavenly, warm, gooey, real french linen, 1M calorie cinnamon bun down below at Fieldstones. Thats it .....I've talked myself into both....leaving now with my best 4 legged friend. Peace out

Love this place! Delicious coffee and specialty drinks. Great for catching up with friends. Yummy…read moresnack and treats to pick from. My favorite is the Mocha Frappe, perfect balance of chocolate and coffee. Comfy seating inside and out. Perfect location to swing by while you're on a walk and you can tie up your outside for a rest.

I didn't want to review this place because I really want to keep this place a secret for locals…read more But this cafe does deserve recognition for amazing food and cozy vibes. They also offer afternoon high tea at certain times and also pizzas in the evenings. Their desserts are also top notch!

Excellent food and service! So healthy too 10/10…read more Not only are they incredibly kind and accommodating, the food is high quality and fresh!

JJ Bean coffee, basic coffee drinks. Looks like it used to have pour overs and fancier offerings.read more

Finally tried this place after seeing it a number of times whenever I was in the complex. Ordered…read morean oat milk latte, my usual coffee drink, and I was able to choose from 2 options of espresso beans they were brewing for the day. Also got a blueberry scone which was very buttery and delicious! I also love that they give you your drink order in real mugs/cups if you're dining in. The ambiance was your typical coffee shop -- quiet with soft lofi music playing in the background. There were high and low tables, some with comfy/soft chairs, while others had the bar style chairs. The tables each had the wifi password so for those staying a while and needing internet while working, you don't have to ask the baristas for the wifi password. The only reason why I gave 4 stars is I wish they would've provided more baked goods or food options. They had one sandwich option when I came in before 11am, a bagel option, and just a handful of different pastries. The shelves looked half empty so I'm assuming there's normally more options? Still good to try if you're wanting good coffee in the area.

This place was so cool and so beautifully designed! It was absolutely calming to be there…read more Tried the seasonal drinks and pastry and it did not disappoint. It was a tad bit expensive but I would say these are quality pastries and very unique. The staff were super friendly.

I visited Nemesis Coquitlam to get some pastries…read more What I got: Pull apart - croissant dough filled with chives and cream cheese, Pesto mozzarella swirl -Pesto and mozzarella cheese, Ferrero rocher danish - Hazelnut praline, chocolate mousse, vanilla custard Pistachio loaf - pistachio ganache and raspberries. Pull apart was lighter than I expected. Other place's pull apart was so buttery, cheesy, however, this one was flaky and buttery, so, if you prefer light texture pull apart, you will like it. Cream cheese filling was nice accent. Pistachio loaf was more dense than I expected. It had pistachio whipped cream on top, so, cream helped loaf texture more smooth. Loaf had strong pistachio flavor. I liked whipped cream and loaf combination. Pesto and mozzalera swirl was a bit too salty for me. Dough was super flaky and buttery, I liked the dough texture so much, but filling could be more minder. Unfortunately, I did not have ferrero rocher danish. I heard that this one was the best. Mousse was so delicious and dough was very flaky and buttery. Overall, I think their pastries are always outstanding and good quality. The place was extremely busy and could not get a table. Next time, I wish I could dine-in.

We've been coming to Friday Harbor for years as a stop along our annual sailing vacation. Today, on…read morea whim, I stopped in at Leaven and asked if they could do any of their menu items dairy-free. They literally all got together and came up with an off-menu crepe that was amazing! The care and concern shown was fantastic. And, to top it off, the shop owner (?) came up and handed me a peach pastry that is vegan saying "It's not often that dairy-free people get to enjoy a sweet." We were so impressed that all of the allergy-free members of our party immediately ordered breakfast! Go here and support this business!

Lox crepe had a good ratio of lox to cream cheese and arugula/picked onions. The quiche (tomato and…read morepesto) was ever so slightly overcooked to my preference. Service was 5/5 very friendly. Bus your own table type of place. Drip coffee was standard. Does get a long line that fluctuates with ferry arrival times. We had about 5 people ahead of us and waited about 10 minutes to order. Brioche looked good and seemed to be popular; not really a brioche person so didn't get it.

This is a great little coffee shop. Their sandwiches and lunch dishes are delicious. And their…read morestaff are friendly and are a pleasure to be served by. And for those of you who have problems with gluten, they have a really good selection of treats and gluten free sandwiches and salads. They also make their own take and bake lasagna, shepherds pie and other casserole dishes. If you're in the area, make sure you stop by.

This is such a cute place with great ambiance and kitchen feel…read more I ordered the carrot cake which is delicious and the house coffee with a splash of vanilla and cream. The coffee is not my usual hard roast but has nice flavour just a little weak. The staff is friendly and they bring your order to the table after you've paid. There seems to be so much more in baked goods and meals that I really will have to come back to check it all out.

This place is a charming cafe located in Friday Harbor…read more The food and drinks here were absolutely spectacular. We ordered a few lattes made with their in-house syrups, and every single one of them was incredible. We loved them so much we went back for them again and again over the weekend we were there. We also tried their chorizo burrito and donuts, which were both outstanding. I honestly want to go back to the island just to eat here again! The ambiance of the place is awesome. It is super kid-friendly outside, featuring a wonderful yard with plenty of toys and things to do, which makes it incredibly relaxing for families. To top it all off, the staff was incredibly nice, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visits. I highly, highly recommend checking out Medio Cafe if you are anywhere near the San Juan Islands. It was so good, and it's an absolute must-visit spot that we will definitely keep coming back to!

I'm genuinely surprised by the nearly 5-star rating based on our experience…read more We visited around 1:30 PM and were told that hot food was no longer being served. We then tried to order a salad, and were told that oh also that wasn't available. honestly felt like they just didn't feel like making anything. The only real option left was smoothies and açaí bowls. We ended up ordering three açaí bowls for the kids and a smoothie. At around $15 per bowl, the portions were shockingly small--only about a quarter full with five banana slice and three strawberries. one bowl was missing almond butter. The protein* smoothie couldn't be made properly because they were out of the protein powder. They offered to substitute collagen instead - not the same thing but ok. no discount. no acknowledgement. I understand that restaurants run out of items occasionally, but between most of the menu being unavailable, the outrageous price for the quality of the output, missing ingredients, and the complete lack of an apology or acknowledgment, this was a very disappointing experience.

Fantastic place using quality ingredients. We stopped for lunch and we were definitely not…read moredisappointed. For lunch they offer a variety of sandwiches, pizza, and salads. Wine by the glass is available as well as a large selection of cakes. The restaurant is quaint and is attached to a gallery featuring local artists.

What a great find! We ordered the pea hummus sandwich, beet salad, salami sandwich, French ham…read moresandwich, and chocolate truffle and caramel tart. Everything was amazing! Our vegetarian was very happy. Great service! They were busy so we waited for food, but well worth it. Limited seating with tables seating 2-4.

The line outside the door, the small packed kitchen, the towers of desserts behind the case... the…read moresmell of food wafting around while you stand in line and deciding which dish you want to try from the hand written menu. It's what you absolutely need after picking blueberries near by! I had the roasted chicken with potatoes, rice crispy treat and a chocolate chip cookie and each one was a hit! The chicken was juicy, flavorful and super tender. However, the potatoes were cold. The desserts tastes like how your mom or grandma made it at home... you can taste the butter in the best way! You should go here. - cash/venmo only - order THEN sit style

Cash, check or VENMO only, no credit cards!!!…read more I wish we could have eaten there. The quiche looked amazing! Yes, you are paying $23 but one slice easily could serve two to three people. Everything is oversized. A biscotti is $7 but it's the size of a slice of pie. It's a cute place, full of art. The drawbacks were the bathroom smelled funky, it's open to the outside so flies are buzzing, and it's a bit inefficient with their work flow so we waited over twenty minutes to order drinks at the register. Having a dedicated cashier and a different person making drinks and somebody else running orders would speed things up.