This has such a lovely, unique ambience. It is quite cozy, vibrant, and full of character. It does get 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! read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Green curry - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

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We enjoyed a magical evening here with friends. The live music was excellent and perform listening and conversation. The ambience is definitely part of the charm--open skied, tree trunk and branches, walls and windows to shelter us from the wind. Treehouse indeed! Our sever was stellar--knowledgeable, funny, and totally on it. Credit to the kitchen, too, for cranking out piping hot food. This place is a well-oiled machine... with a big heart. The food: --Thai curry chicken was the big winner --cheese burger and fries were on point --chicken sandwich was great; fresh salad was wonderful --grilled salmon was overcooked. Bummer. We'll be back for more (but, I'll get a burger instead of overcooked salmon). read more

Service was great fast and kind. The food tasted fresh and amazing exactly like I expected. The tree house design with the leaves made me feel so cozy like I was in an actual tree house. There were some cobwebs on the roof but that's ok read more

Okay, this was our favorite eatery in Ganges. Very large portions (should have split one sandwich between us). Very tasty, fresh veggies with the fries really good. We were there for lunch. Had the Polar Bear Hot Chocolate (spiked) - very yummy. Get a reservation. Eat here, excellent service. read more

Sweet staff and very accommodating for our big group. My favorite dish we got was the salad! Super refreshing and with a tangy vinaigrette. read more

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My lattes usually hit the spot. When I dine-in food is well cooked. Usually busy so I try and take out as much as I can.

Treehouse Salt Spring Island is terrible customer service, ultra slow, order was wrong ^ long wait time even with plenty of open tables ( likely due to their service!). Not even all organic they tout. Very ironic that they have pesticide laden ketchup, but supposedly ' organi' lettuce.. The wait time got worse when they saw we were not ordering pricey drinks. We noticed this same service change when the family beside of us did the same. read more

It's such a cute and unique restaurant.The restaurant itself is built around a tree and can seat more people than you would initially think. They have indoor and outdoor seating. If you sit outside be prepared for a collection of sparrows asking for your bread and crackers. They are super cute . The staff are warm and friendly. When asking for the vegan options they were helpful and understanding. The timing of everything was quick, but not rushed. We both ordered the Tofu Scramble for breakfast. It was the only real option we could order and have it made vegan. They subbed the hash browns for your choice of spiced beans or greens. We opted for the spiced beans which were incredibly tasty. The tofu scramble was quite flavorful without adding the beans or salsa that comes with the meal. And the jam was so tasty, I thought about drinking it. The toast slices were thick too. I enjoyed everything. It was a delicious health breakfast. It's found right in the heart of the island and such a wonderful treat. It'd recommend trying the place at least once read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Tofu Scramble Veganized with spiced beans - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

The food is good. The green chili curry was very good. Feels like a tree house. Live music. Service maybe as I should expect. My food choice was not as great so pick the server's brain for what is really good. read more

Absolutely LOVE this place. It was recommended and I almost skipped it because there was a long wait but I am so glad I hangryly waited. The restaurant is really small so there only so many tables. They are short staffed but everyone that worked there was so nice and tried to get things going as fast as they could. The interior is awesome with a big tree in the centre. The food...yummm. I had a hard time choosing what to order and so glad I chose the treehouse deluxe burger with their daily soup. It was a lot and I was only able to finish half the burger, saved the other half for later ;) Definitely will come back every time I'm in salt spring island! read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Located in the heart of downtown Ganges, this eclectic eatery is well worth more than one visit. THE ROSES: Whether your arrive by car, floatplane, or private yacht, The Tree-House Cafe is easy to get to. It is both an easy walk from the local marinas, the seaplane dock, and there is plenty of free parking. Eclectic dining space with trees growing through the dining room (hence the name). Very pleasant and professional staff. Very eclectic menu that has some really unusual and delicious offerings (chicken curry bowl was just one of the stand outs). Food is very well executed, emphasizing quality local ingredients. They feature live music in the evening several nights a week. THE THORNS: Those who come to breakfast expecting traditional fare (pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy) may be disappointed. Currently not a place to come to if you're in a hurry (to be fair, they had a sign out advising patrons that due to staffing issues (which is happening all over the place due to COVID), service may be a bit leisurely. Open air environment may make this place a bit challenging on chilly days. THE VERDICT: Creative, well-prepared food and great service make this a place you will want to check out when visiting Saltspring Island. Highly recommend! read more

Favourite place on Salt Spring for food. Everything is amazing. Portions are great. Last time I was there I got the green curry bowl with tofu and it was perfection. Only downside is it's a tiny place and there might be a wait for a table but it's worth it. read more

Such a unique little cafe with great lattes and breakfast. We were there early due to a ferry at Long Harbour and honestly this place was the only one open at 8am so we came here and glad we did. They have patio seating outside close to the marina. Sign said they have live music as well!! We had the BELT. Bacon was cooked perfectly (yes that's important! Nothing worse than undercooked bacon) This bacon was slightly crunchy but not overdone, and the bread was so fresh! Service was also very good!! read more

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This place is a must try! The ambiance, food and service make it special. They accommodated my dietary restrictions and also my request to add halloumi to my order (trust me, the halloumi is the best you can find). read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Veggie burger (beyond meat) on gluten free bun with added halloumi. - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Nice ambiance and decent food, prices are high but of course this is Saltspring island!

Had appetizers and drinks. They were terrific...wished we had planned to stay for dinner! Live music and outdoor setting was lovely. Service team were excellent . read more

Unique place and must see if on the island. Great brick offerings and surprisingly great curry as well among some of the stand outs for us. The kids also loved the design of the place. Gets busy so plan ahead! read more

Cute little restaurant located in the harbor. Staff were friendly. We sat outside and I had the club sandwich which didn't disappoint. read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Club Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

First off, our waitress was a superstar (Tyger) She was the only one on and the service was still amazing! I had the Salmon Sandwich and the flavours were great. My son had the Burger and said it was really good. Husband tried the Swarma and loved it. Fresh food and very tasty - no greasy aftertaste. This place is tiny though and popular so be prepared to wait read more

We tried this restaurant on a Saturday night. There were 6 of us in our party. We are all in our mid 50's. 5 of us ordered meals, I didn't see anything appealing on the menu and was not very hungry so opted to pass on a meal. We were all having a good time and listening to the live music. After 2 glasses of wine, I tried to order a third, but was unceremoniously told by the waitress that I was "cut off". Absolutely Outrageous! After expressing my dismay and questioning why, I was approached by a "manager" who stated that our server felt "threatened". Snowflake millennials!! I own a restaurant in Vancouver. I know how customers should be treated and I know how customers should deal with restaurant staff. The customer is not "always right" but in this case I can assure you, I most definitely was not "threatening" by any means. This was the worst restaurant experience I have EVER had. Save the "judgmental" service and opt for Moby's Pub or the Oyster Catcher for a far more enjoyable dining experience. Extremely disappointing dining experience. read more

Looking at photos of the Tree-House online before visiting Salt Spring Island absolutely did not do it justice. On a first look basis, the concept of a tree in a cafe is quirky but not amazing - but going in there and seeing it for yourself actually it is totally amazing because that tree in the Tree-House is a BEAUTIFUL tree and it's really nice to look at AND on top of that - because of the roof not being there to accommodate the treetop, the some of the tree covered cafe seating was considered to be outdoor dining in this pandemic and it was so cozy and wonderful. The food was also quite good! My friend and I ordered the chicken shawarma and the sweet potato quesadilla to share and both items were delicious! I had no idea that sweet potato was such a tasty filler for a quesadilla - inspired me to try to recreate it at home because it was so tasty! If you're exploring Salt Spring Island, you're eventually going to find yourself in the main part of the ganges and the Tree-House cafe is RIGHT THERE and so convenient and really hard to miss. There is absolutely no reason not to go and be cozy by the beautiful tree while eating tasty food. read more

The Tree-House Cafe - a tree in the background - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Got the soba noodle salad. I liked how they used fresh ingredients. At first glance it didn't seem like there was much dressing, but I felt that the dressing was more on the noodles, which I actually really liked because otherwise it would have tasted like plain noodles. The peanuts could have been crushed a bit, and as someone who doesn't like red peppers, I found there to be a lot. I thought it was weird that it came with a side of naan(?) bread, but I was hungry, so I ate it. It wasn't flavoured or anything, so it seemed to be an after thought. Overall, for the price paid, I don't need to get it again. I would still recommend people go there just because it's pretty cool. read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Soba noodle salad - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Always a great stop on island - Foody menu items - great music all summer and yes, you are dining under a tree...

Long wait in the evening, but the food was excellent and the live music was wonderful. Didn't have the highest expectations for the red or green curries, but I tried both and they were very tasty! read more

Great food! Loved the live music and atmosphere. When a little rain came, they quickly brought out umbrellas for tables. Friendly staff. Felt welcome. read more

This place is awesome! Though there is sometimes a line up irig the busy season, ot is worth the wait. Two thumbs up for their burgers!

This café is unique for the fact that there is a full size tree growing through the center of it. It actually looks as though the casual restaurant is built around the tree. As for the food, I had a delicious vegetarian curry. Too bad there wasn't enough rice in it to make it a filling meal. My son had a pita bread with melted cheese on it. Not restaurant quality but suitable for a toddler. The service was polite but casual. The meals were over $12 a plate but it is not uncommon for the tourist area. I would recommend this restaurant/café for casual dinning while visiting the island. read more

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Food is delicious and ingredients are of a high caliber. The decor is super cozy and it feels really good to be inside, no matter what the weather. Breakfast is reasonably priced, but lunch and dinner do get pricey. Definitely come here for breakfast before 3pm as they stop serving then. read more

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Really great food if you are lucky to get a spot. Have gluten free and veggie options, good sandwiches, good coffee. The wait is usually longer than we can manage with kids but worth the wait for grownups. read more

What a lovely little spot. Loved the atmosphere and the food was amazing. Our server was very knowledgeable. We got earl grey IPA, dark BC lager, tofu green Thai curry and Halloumi cheese wrap - absolutely delicious. To finish off we had carrot cake which was divine. Would come back 100%. They also have live music which we will check out in the next few days. read more

The Tree-House Cafe - Homemade Carrot Cake - Cafes Near Me - Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

With the pretty plum tree close to the ocean boardwalk, The Tree House has great ambiance. But that's all. Have had a couple of decent meals over the years but will never again go there for breakfast, which my partner and I just finished. Terrible. Tofu scramble tasted like it was rolled in salt and the bacon and eggs were cold but not as cold as the hash browns. Coffee tasted like it was made the night before and warmed-up. Asked twice for unbuttered toast and was served buttered both times. Gave that up. Waitress didn't have time to bring water but sure wanted to chat when it came time to leave a tip. The place just looks cool, a two dressed up as a ten. read more

Best dirty chai with Oat milk ever and every item on the menu comes with flavour and joy! Even better if your meal includes a little live music! read more

A cute restaurant on SSI by the harbour, convenient location and decent food (especially if you're vegetarian!). We had the veggie burger which was tasty but did fall apart as we went. Also had the goat cheese ball appetizers which were good because... goat cheese. There was live music which made for a fun evening but found it awkward when they came round to each table for cash tips. If you can't pay your entertainment, let them leave their tip buckets out by the stage rather than disturbing your customers at their table. read more

Very unique structure built around a tree. And friendly service with organic/fresh food. Recommend the turmeric margarita and the souvlaki platter (was a special when I ordered). I would pass on the coconut vegan cake- dry and super sweet. read more

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Quaint restaurant built around a tree! Had an early dinner here with the family and I ordered the portobella mushroom burger with side garden salad, hubby ordered a meat burger with side Caesar salad, and the little guy had a cheese quesadilla that came with a side of sour cream and salsa. My burger was delicious and my salad was plentiful! I poured my packed salad bowl onto my plate to mix it up and it was full. Fresh market greens as well. Nice sized kids menu which I appreciated! And crayons to colour with. Got here around 4:30pm and the wait for an inside table was around 40 minutes, so opted for one outside. Downfall is that alcohol cannot be served outside, which was a bummer but we didn't want to wait. Service was not great. The hostess was not very friendly when I asked if we could sit outside but be put on the list inside, she straight up said no. Ok. Our server didn't give us much attention either. We were never checked up on. Overall, food great and service not great. read more

Loved the atmosphere, service and food ! Great veggie and vegan selections. There was also live music which is such a treat now. It will become a regular stop for us now when we visit the island ! read more

Thank you tree house cafe for having high quality food and service and a kids menu which is not centered around deep fried food. My kids enjoyed the sides of baked tofu and avocado with their meals. The gummy worms with their OJ drink straws were a thoughtful touch, and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals of salad and curry. The tree in the middle of the restaurant was such a nice sight and getting a coffee to go on the way out after our meal was fantastic. The washroom was very tight quarters but I was happy to see a natural native salt spring hand soap (rosemary mint) in the soap dispenser. Thanks again. We will be back. read more

A lovely little restaurant, but a less than lovely experience. A lovely and friendly waitress seated us next to the stage. A lovely view of the tree in the middle of the tiny space. All was lovely. However, they began to set up for the stage show right after we entered - not so lovely. I totally understand that set up is required, but then it would be lovely if they didn't seat people directly next to the stage during set-up. Definitely could be handled in more of a lovely manner. Equipment impeded our lovely table and personal space. Sound checks (that lasted over 30 minutes) impeded our lovely conversation. My $16 clubhouse was served on what seemed like regular white bread. Tasted alright, but $22 for a less than lovely small clubhouse and two coffees seemed steep. All in all: Lovely little space, less than lovely meal, less than lovely experience. read more

This place is a gem on Salt Spring Island. We were trying to go to Bruce's Kitchen when we discovered they closed early than they said they would. Highly disappointed, I asked the locals for food recommendations and they said to go to the Tree house Cafe. It's an actual restaurant in a tree house!! The menu was cool. They use a lot of local ingredients. It wasn't too expensive. The servers are super friendly! I got the huge lamb burger with cheese on it. I've never had a lamb burger before and it was delicious! They put mango chutney on it and it went really well. It was a healthy meal as they give salad as the sides options, and no fries. I think I might have preferred fries, but the salad was really nice. It's a good place to go for live music. I also heard from the locals they're open year round! That was something I found surprising because it's an outdoor restaurant, essentially, and it gets cooooollldddd!!! and wet!!! read more

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The atmosphere in here is so cute. It is literally in a tree! I came here with a craving for brunch and specifically eggs benny. However I got there after an oddly early end to brunch, which is at 11:30. So that was my first disappointment. So after not being able to have Brunch I scanned the menu and usually something pops out at me but there was nothing. Everything was just kinda plain and since I was craving brunch, it just wasn't good news for me. We settled on a chicken quesadilla and shared it. It was good and in a whole wheat wrap! The service was quick and they were nice! I would come back for their atmosphere and to try out dinner (which looked very delicious), but key note: they don't start serving dinner till 5pm. read more