The sausage rolls are amazing but that's about it. Everything else is average for any half decent bakery. But the service is the thing that really kill this place. Not one smile, no hello. Just what can I get you and then they gave us half our items then made us wait while they served two more (families) customers, THEN gave us the rest of our order. Everything we got was baked goods and nothing was needing warming up so we couldn't understand why we were waiting for the last two items. Unpleasant customer service experience for sure. Since it's the only place in town, keep your expectations low for the service but definitely get the sausage rolls read more

This is a cute sandwich shop in a rustic old building. Definitely had a locals vibe to it. The sandwiches were fine and a welcome break from standard fast food. The service was pretty good as well. read more

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Great smoked sandwich, lovely rustic feel, friendly kind staff. Seems like a nice community cafe. Thank you!

Called in going East on a trip and loved it so we called back in on the way back home to the coast. Good selection of fresh food. Funky feel to the place and a selection of local things to purchase as well. Worth making this your stop if you're passing through. read more

Great place for a pit stop, for coffee, fresh pastry, sandwiches, ice cream and so much more. You can tell its popular with locals and travelers, long line ups. We were driving back to Vancouver and needed a quick breakfast / coffee. Waited in line for about 10 minutes. Due to the pandemic, the had disposable mask hanging for people to use, if choose to. Staff did not wear mask or any PPE. I had my own mask on, several people did as well in line. Handful of people eating in, also outdoor seating, but most were take out. We took several coffee to go, you get your own french press and will have to serve yourself. We got several croissant, very buttery. And a sausage roll, also pretty good. Overall, pretty good place. If we are ever in the area I wouldn't hesitate to stop. read more

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Thomasina's ... a place to savour the slower pace of life that can only be had in the bygone days! But for someone who is in a rush, you can also grab a meat pie or some fresh baked pastries and you are on your way! I wanted to sit down and relax after a long drive from Vancouver, so we decided to sit in patio where Daisy ( our French Bulldog ) can also join in. A very friendly gentleman served us and brought our goodies: Americano , Black Tea & Sausage Roll. I really like how their sausage roll has a bit of spice and the filling is very moist and juicy, savoury and succulent, the pastry is still flaky after being warmed. My black tea was served in an English antique cup and saucer, a touch of class is always welcomed!! Love this historic building, in today's market, we are overwhelmed by all the International / National chains, it is a breath of fresh air to visit some place that is unique and offer good service and atmosphere at the same time, and bring us back in time when life is of a much slower pace!! read more

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We needed to grab food so made a quick pit stop in Princeton. Not much selection to choose from so we picked Thomasina's, a small bakery/old school cafe. We dropped in on a Friday (around 11:45am). The patio was already packed with old folks when we arrived. The inside has tons of seating; of the variety that your grandparents had (old, rickety and hard as a rock). Water is self serve in the corner. There's a bunch of baked goods at the counter along with ice cream/gelato. For real food, a small menu consisted of soups/salads, hot dishes and sandwiches. - Sticky bun ($4.00) - good, not too sweet. - Sausage roll ($8.00) - you do get a whole sausage but this is overpriced. Sausage had a subtle kick to it. Pastry and texture was much better than the pie. - Beef pie ($8.00) - we opted for the soup ($2.00) which was a chicken broth with vegetables. The soup is dinky, nothing special about it. Skip it. The beef pie was underwhelming; not flaky, crust had no bite and the filling lacked seasoning. - Turkey brie cranberry sandwich ($12.00 large) - we went with the side salad which was standard, boring fare. The sandwich wasn't bad; at least they use real turkey but you only get half a baguette. Sadly, I barely tasted any cranberry sauce. For the price and taste, not worth it. Stick with their pastries and skip eating in. read more

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While on the way to Vancouver Island we stopped at this place for a bite of breakfast. This is our second visit to this funky, eclectic little coffee shop and we were not disappointed. Although the place was busy the staff were friendly and efficient, provided our food and coffee in quick time. There are a variety of food offerings to choose from, including a mouthwatering array of fresh baked goods and smoothies. Prices are consistent with other parts of the Province. With seating available inside and on a front patio, the choices where to consume your food are can be varied according to the weather and your tastes. Clearly this place is a favorite with the local folks as well as travelers like us, and for good reason. We have no problem recommending Thomasina's. read more

Luckily for us we arrived on a Thursday night which is one of the pizza nights, other night is Tuesday. Best pizza I've had in years !!! Ask no questions just go and enjoy. And Bob is very friendly read more

Best food in town. Every time I go there,my bucket gets filled a little bit more BTW my favorite is the pesto grilled chees

3.5. To be fair, this is probably the best cafe/food spot in Princeton. However if you have a decent palate and appreciate good food, you will be disappointed if you think this place is worth 4/5 stars (which is not an accurate portray despite google/yelp reviews). It's odd to see on every table with a little sign saying "please rate us on google: yelp, google reviews, etc. We want to make things right" I get this business wants to encourage people to write good reviews. However I have to be honest in mu ratings as well. Don't expect baked goods to be on par with the amazing bakeries that Vancouver has. If you have low expectations, you can't go wrong (except for their prices). The owner must be the Thai lady who greeted us, as they have a mish mash of food options: Thai food, soups, sandwiches, and baked goods. We were stopping by so we could grab a small bite to eat. Ended up getting some cheese sausage rolI and asked for it to be heated up which she did (but the sausage was still cold). I was surprised it was $8 as there was no price beside it. It is not worth $8 at all. It was a rip off even though it tasted good. I get annoyed when places think it's ok to charge ppl an exuberant amount when the product is just okay. My friend got their home made granola cookie which was $2. I would never pay that amount cos it was pretty small and it didn't even look appealing. I tried it and to me it was worth $1 but I could see it priced at $1.50. Anyways I think for the locals this is probably a 5 star place because they don't know any better. But for outsiders who don't live in Princeton...I would suggest that you continue driving on to the next town for your quick bite to eat. The staff were nice and if you need a quick restroom stop and feel obliged to buy something...buy yourself a muffin or tea and get outta there! It's also kind of telling when you see a mish mash of randomness in a store: candles, teas, random dishes for sale mixed in between Thai food, baked goods, soups and sandwiches. If you want a successful business, stick with one or two good things and focus on that. read more

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We saw their advertising sheet at the tourist information office and thought we would check it out for future reference. We had already had breakfast but thought this might make a nice stop for future trips. We were there around noon on June 30. It is a really cute and cozy space with booths set up for dine in and a couple of tables outside. We were browsing and saw that they had ice cream. There was no staff at the ice cream counter but they were at the counter across from the ice cream. The flavours were not marked so we asked and the young girl at the counter she said that they were marked and we could read (like we were illiterate). We insisted that the flavours were not marked and could she please tell us what was available. She let out a huge sigh came over and saw that the signs indicating flavours were definitely not up so she told us what was available. My husband and I both ordered ice cream in a cup. After my husband paid for our ice cream on the other side of the counter I asked if we could have spoons in order to eat our ice cream. She gave another exasperated sigh and rudely informed us that the spoons were on top of the counter. Most places that we go to the server provides you with the spoon and does not act like she is doing you a tremendous favour by telling you where to get something that she should have given to you in the first place. After this experience we definitely would not return. We like to feel that our business is appreciated. I notice from other reviews on google and trip advisor that there seems to be a problem with the staff that is hired. If they are family or friends they are not doing your business any good. read more

The good: their baguettes for the sandwiches were awesome! And their coffee a 5/5. Opportunities: the sandwich as a whole however was average. Had the turkey & Brie and hubby had the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Too much gristle in the turkey (really don't like biting down on that . Same for the Montreal smoked meat...was gristly. The taste was good though and extra points for having in-house roasted turkey. We would definitely come back for the coffee! read more

Fabulous spelt muffins. Great character and charm right down to the creaky floors. Inside and outdoors seating and a in-house brewery tasting room too! read more

Cute little place in Princeton. Owner seems nice and friendly. Little cafe and bakery. Smells amazing when you walk in, but the food I ate was lackluster. Had the sizzling prawn and garden salad. Prawns were not deveined, which is a pet peeve. Salad was clunky and unimaginative. Lettuce pieces were huge. Way overdressed with a oil and balsamic dressing. Bought an $8 sausage roll to go. Dough is tolerable, chrese and chorizo is nice. All in all not horrible, but probably a pass for me. read more

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Very quaint little cafe that serves coffee, pastries, bread, paninis and also on the menu was pad thai, tom yum soup etc. On the side they sell wax, candles etc. It has a feel that you're walking into a cafe in the 1940s era so I was a bit excited to have found this little gem. Strange combination of cuisine though. In fact quite a few cafes in Princeton advertise that they serve Canadian and Thai meals. Ordered the smoked meat and salad. Which turned out to be cold cuts of smoked meat in a sandwich and soup. We were in a hurry so didn't have time to send it back as it certainly didn't fit the Montreal Smoked Meat and sauerkraut with salad impression I had. Never once on the menu did it indicate it was a sandwich. With a dose of sriracha, it was fine. The soup was a broth with mushrooms and onions which was unfortunately a bit off putting as it was black. Tasted OK but nothing to write home about. The French press coffee was OK as well hence my review of 3 stars. This place looked like it was the only decent spot in Princeton too. read more

Cute bakery in Princeton housed in a building that was formerly a silent movie theater built in 1920! Cookies were sold out but chocolate croissants and cafe latte were pretty good though. This was our only stop in Princeton and glad we came down the street and ended up here. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Value: 3/5 We made a pit stop here along the way to Kelowna. We were a bit confused whether we were to seat ourselves or pay at the cashier first and then seat. Either would have worked but next time we'll know that sitting first is an option. We shared the turkey and cranberry baguette sandwich and a cup of soup each. The soups that day were a cream of kale and potato soup and a broth-based mushroom soup. The mushroom soup was definitely the winner here - excellent flavour and the hearty mushrooms were delicious. Unfortunately, the sandwich and kale and potato soup fell flat and lacked seasoning. We also had their peach pie which was really tasty - not overly sweet, the crust was nice and the peaches were so fresh. They have a great outdoor covered patio overlooking the main street. A nice café with great, friendly small-town service. read more

Thomasina's - Split the turkey cranberry sandwich and a cup of soup each. Mushroom broth soup is so good. Peach pie was also great! - Bakeries Near Me - Princeton, British Columbia

UNBELIEVABLY good! This is a GEM you guys. The food is home made and hard to compare with anything else. Quiche (veggie) -- buttery soft, flaky crust, lightly browned. The filling was perfectly cooked - firm, not dry, so flavourful. Pastries here JUST WOW!!! Flaky, fresh, and so many to choose from. The COFFEE. SO. SO. SO. GOOD! Don't miss this spot. read more

Stop by and enjoy this charming spot! We loved our veggie quiches, flat white, and cinnamon roll. The place has a preserved quality of years past, yet is filled with trinkets and craft foods (jams, pie fillings, honeys) made by local folk and available for sale. The service was a delight here. read more

Driving through Princeton looking for a light lunch. Came across this little place where we were greeted by a nice lady who i assume runs the place. Tables are old-church-like with rustic wood floors and trinkets on mantles. Ordered a rustic old mushroom soup with some spanish tapas including assorted sausages, cheese, olives, homemade baked bread, olive oil and balsamic. My gf ordered a meat and cheese panini and salad. Soup: awesome, Bread with balsamic: awesome, everting else: ok. This is definitely a locals place where everyone knew everyone but us. I think they had to practice serving a non-local in a traditional way. Actually, our server didn't actually work there. She was an out of town guest of theirs helping out. But then she was tired of helping and left outside to do something else. Its not really a 4 star except that it had some-kind of likability about the whole experience. Its a cute small business that deserves support to stay around for this small town of Princeton. Give it a try! read more

Thomasina's - Simple menu, but lots to choose from! - Bakeries Near Me - Princeton, British Columbia

Driving through Princeton for the first time, we stopped in here based on the Yelp recommendations. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is super friendly. The restaurant itself has a charming feel, with booths, large tables and a piano in the corner. We didn't try the pastries but they all looked home made. We ordered the turkey and ham sandwiches - the bread was incredible. Kid-friendly books and toys are also available to keep the youngsters busy. But the most amazing part of our visit was owner Thomasina's kindness. My kids were going through the book selection and fell in love with the illustrations and poems in a series of old paperback books from England. I asked Thomasina if I could buy them from her. To my amazement, she gifted them to us. "They were my daughter's and I'm sure she would be happy for your girls to have them." Thank you Thomasina for such a memorable meal. Our family will never forget it. read more

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Loved Thomasina's. First time stopping there, we usually go to Cool Beanz, but they were closed and were directed to Thomasina's. So much better - home baked goods, personal, friendly quick service, sausage rolls (delicious), welsh cakes, paninis, baguette sandwiches, great coffee. Warm place to have coffee and food to eat in or to go. Our new go-to spot for Princeton. read more

Was looking for a lunch stop on my way through Princeton. I'm a fan of bakeries so Thomasina's immediately peaked my interest. It's a charming bakery/cafe just down the main street across from the Cooper's foods. I ordered the meat panini (I think that's what it was called). Yummy bread with caraway seeds, gooey cheese, meat, and deli mustard, along with a side green salad. It came up to just over $7 after tax. I would definitely recommend coming here instead of the usual fast food stop. Friendly service and yummy food! read more

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Travelling through from Vancouver to Osoyoos on Thanksgiving weekend, we were looking for somewhere warm and cosy. It had been just about snowing on the pass through Manning Park, and after a long hot summer we were feeling the cold. Thomasina's was just the place. A little way off the main business street, in a quaint part of town near the historical Brown bridge, it was a welcoming respite - full of delicious smells. All the cakes and bread have that home-made touch and the soup and sandwich fillings were generous and delicious. Definitely a place to stop next time we're passing through. read more

So we've been to Thomasina's Cafe in Princeton BC twice early June 2023 .. once on the way to the Okanogan and once on the way back. Aside from not being overly friendly or polite the first time, our Montreal Smoke Meat sandwiches were deluxe. They were a good size, great flavor and had prently of meat, slices of perfectly cooked smoked and tender smoked meat. Unfortunately, we stopped in again on the return trip home expecting the same thing and had a completely different experience. The casual rudeness was the same but the sandwiches were completely disappointing! After getting the order wrong in the first place I was given a replacement sandwich which was pretty much only "half" the size of the ones we had on our first visit. These sandwiches were sooo small and the amount of actual meat .. which was DEFINETELY not the same smoke meat .. was miniscule. Maybe an oz of meat max and not sure what it was. It tasted and looked more like shredded pickled brisket. (wish I had thought to take a photo) Anyways, after having just dealt with them over the incorrect sandwich order I frankly couldn't be bothered to get into the miniscule sandwich complaint. But really .. shame on you for caring so little about both quality control or your customers for that matter. It's too bad .. because we were blown away by our lunch on our first visit and now will likely never return. Good work! read more

Very nice! The bread is so good and you can tell they put a lot of effort into it. This is the place to stop!

Great little spot in a cool character western building setting. Small menu but great value ( affordable and good portions) with delicious homemade healthy food using fresh homemade bread. Definetly worth the stop! Also great lattes :) read more

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Very good Americano. Regular coffee is given to you in a French press and then you do your thing. The regular coffee was not quite as good as it could have been, tasting a little like it came out of a coffee maker at home thats due to be cleaned with vinegar. A variety of baked goods were all very good. The atmosphere is great, a little old world and not hipster cliche like many coffee shops tend to be these days. It is a warm welcoming place with attentive and friendly staff. They also had some tempting pottery items for sale, think mid century mugs. Great spot. read more

We stopped here on what we planned to be a quick lunch stop on our drive from Vancouver to Penticton. Ordered a sandwich and a salad - hour after we ordered, we checked to see where our food was to find out they had completely forgotten about our order. I need to mention we were the ONLY people in the restaurant at the time. Waitress thought we had gotten our food already, and they had already cleared our table (!?). They did offer us ice creams across the road to apologize (that was enough for me to uprate from 1 to 2 stars). read more

Food is good. When asked for an order of sausage they brought out one sliced in a number of pieces. A little over priced. They staff are not very friendly. When asked for a glass of water my wife was totally ignored. Service industry depends on good service. People want good value for their money and not excuses. Repeat business depends on that alone. read more

What a surprise this cafe is! Driving through Princeton, all you really see is fast food chains, but if you get off the highway and go a few blocks into the town centre you'll find this gem. I had the turkey & brie sandwich with broth based mushroom soup - sooo good!!! Made from scratch. Served in fun mismatched crockery. I will definitely be stopping here again! read more

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Fun, friendly, authentic. Been here a few times, usually a nice experience. Can be quite hot in summer with no a/c. read more

We always look for a cute coffeehouse that doesn't quite look like it belongs when we're on the road in small towns away from Vancouver. This method never fails us and we were not disappointed in Thomasina's! Super cool vibe we had amazing Americanos and a great cinnamon bun (my husband would have like the addition of raisins or nuts however he still enjoyed) and a blueberry muffin (tons of blueberries!) also very good. I recommend the next time you stop in Princeton forget the fast food chains and try this cute place out!! Also a nice addition of free wifi! read more

Quick stop for coffee and a treat. Kind people, genuine smiles, tasty cookies. Recommended. Would love to have had more time for a sit down lunch. read more

I had resigned myself to a diner food lunch on our drive through Princeton, based on past years. But driving down the road - what is that - a bakery? Sign me up! The prices are good - you'd pay $15 in Vancouver for what you pay $7 for here. I had a Spanish Tapas plate with three different types of sausages and half a loaf of their artisan sourdough bread. Best artisan sourdough bread *ever*. We actually asked them to put it aside for us, as well as a large olive bread, so we could pick them up for our trip back. SO GOOD. And the Welsh Cakes? made with organic cane sugar and currants, they are better than my grandmother used to make! read more

A beautiful local cafe that we discovered driving from Vancouver to Osoyoos. This local cafe stayed with the old time and for the better! The old cracking wood floor and the antique tables and chairs just make the whole setting a lot homey-er. The owner bakes their own bread, which was delicious!!!!! We had the panini and they were cheap ($8-9.5) and delicious! Definitely a neat and quaint cafe to stop by and visit! I wish we bought their baked goods for the road! Highly recommend to stop by this place for a break! read more

An amazingly good place for a pit stop. Visited a friend of mine who lives in town who woke me up to some new products at Thomasina's. A cooler full of meats and sausages by Ogopogo...family run business. Their bacon is an amazing find! You will not be disappointed. read more

We drove pretty far out of our way to have dinner at Thomasina's because our first experience there was so fantastic. This time around it wasn't exactly what I was expecting. The pastas felt very heavy and the portions were too big for my liking. We noticed most of the locals were sharing entrees. The balsamic with bread served before dinner was good, and the service was great! read more

Amazing we went there on our way to vancouver in Princeton. we had a great time. the food was absoloutley delicious and the coffe was also great. our first coffe was kind of cold so we got a new one. the staff was very friendly and kind. overall a great place !!! read more