Stopped in at Reds in the old town on our last day in Nanaimo for a treat and boy was it ever!…read more Had to get a Nanaimo Bar and glad we did cause it's made with custard and those are the real ones not to sugary sweet just oh so good! Also got an apple pie cinnamon bun mmmmmm really good and once again real cream cheese on top Last but not least the peanut butter cheese cake It had to be my favourite I'll be trying some of the other cheesecakes next time You got to have some yourself believe me they are great!

A must-stop spot for anyone visiting Nanaimo! You can't go to Nanaimo without trying a classic…read moreNanaimo bar, and Red's Bakery is the perfect place to grab this iconic treat. We also picked up the banana cheesecake, and it was packed with banana flavour. It was definitely a great choice for banana lovers. Everything is ready to go and nicely packed, making it super convenient for a quick dessert stop. Service was fast and friendly. The bakery has a few tables inside, but if they are full, you can enjoy your treats outside or head across the street to the Vancouver Island Regional Library, where there are benches that make a nice little dessert break spot. A simple, convenient, and delicious stop to experience a true Nanaimo classic!

Made an order online. Received helpful customer service on the phone. Birthday cake delivered on…read moretime and to the delight of my kid! Thank you!!

Their cakes are delicious. They are friendly and accommodating about allergies! The BEST!read more

Small cozy brunch spot in Nanaimo. We went around 8:45am and it was already quite busy but it…read moredidn't take too long to place the order and get food. Indoor seating is very limited - 3 to 4 seats total, mostly outdoor, but the food is served in takeout format for that reason. We got the smores monkey bread, flat white, and breakfast sandwich on brioche. The brioche do sell out really fast - there was none available when we went and had to already wait for the next batch, so be ready to go right at 8am or expect to wait a bit to get your hands on the brioche. I'd recommend it as it's more special than a bagel or any of the surcharge options. The monkey bread is quite buttery with a generous amount of chocolate filling inside. It's a bit on the sweeter side so it is definitely worthwhile to share it. The flat white drink was pretty standard. The breakfast sandwich is good, nothing super extraordinary, but good price with a good amount of eggs and bacon

Fantastic bagels! My veggie bagel sandwich was delicious. My husband had the cinnamon roll and…read morehe said "it was the best" he'd had in years. The owner really cares about her customers AND her food and how it's presented. Kudos!!!! And yum!!!

Nanaimo has some the sweetest of food treasures, and Medina's shop is one of them. Be sure to stop…read morein for a cupcake or six. A wee shop, with a wonderful caring woman at it's helm, you'll find a perfect compliment to your day in a cupcake, a parfait, or other sweet treat. Fair Trade coffee, brewed or espresso drinks, make a great accompaniment to all the chocolate. Her Black Forrest is my favourite, it's a rich chocolate with cherry and whipped cream on top, no heavy icing, just a moist delicate cake finished with just the right amount of sweetness. With a rotating display of cupcakes, your best selection is before mid-day. Be sure to try the Nanaimo bar cupcake, a unique spin on an old classic. From Red Velvet to vanilla, seasonal creations like egg nog or pumpkin, she also offers gluten-free and vegan cupcakes. She's proud to be a locally owned business and takes the time to chat with her customers about things beyond "Chocolate or Vanilla?". Do the same, you'll be glad you did

Sometimes super yummy cupcakes, however lately I've been trying to go and they are always closed…read moreeven when the business hours say they are open. Also they are always sold out even early in the day! They should be making more? I also had some recently that tasted super stale and not worth the drive and the money they cost. I think they need to upgrade the staff.

Cute ice cream shop. I love how inviting and inclusive this place is. Workers were friendly and…read moreoffered samples when were couldn't decide. We ended up getting the vegan chocolate with their homemade waffle cones and a doggie cup. The doggie cup came with a doggy biscuit on top which our dog just gobbled up. My only suggestion is to have a couple more dairy free options. 3 is quite minimal. Even if they're not vegan, I would have loved to try their burnt honey flavor in a dairy free option. I still give this stop 5/5 for their inclusiveness, friendliness, and great tasting ice cream. Very warm and cozy for an ice cream shop.

Service Quality I…read moream very picky when it comes to my ice cream, and his ice cream and macaroon were outstanding. I would definitely come back and also highly recommend this place.

Wow! This busy bakery in the heart of Sechelt close to the…read morebeach serves up tasty paninis at very fair prices and delicious baked goods that leave you wanting more. We popped in on a busy summer afternoon to get some lunch and found the lineup to move at a fair pace. Service was friendly and efficient and our order came out promptly. Both paninis were amazing and fairly priced with generous servings of real chicken breast(not deli meat). Zingy mango chutney accompanied one while basil pesto adorned the other panini. At around $8 each they were good value for a filling Sechelt lunch. Our baked goods were equally good and it was difficult to resist a prompt return visit. We would definitely return here for a sweet snack or lunch at any future opportunity.

I saw the good reviews thinking that this place would be good. I got the chicken peanut wrap and…read morethat was ok. It was pretty mediocre. There wasn't a lot of chicken in it but the a lot of rice. My friend got the turkey panini but was served something else instead. When she realized we had left the bakery awhile. We also had a chocolate cake there and it tasted stale. The cake was a disappointment. I will definitely not be back.

Wow I just came back from Lolly Gobble and I blew the budget...I can't seem to help myslef when I…read moream in that store.....Some people give wine and I like to give candy that way the whole family gets the benefits...I say go and try it and feel like a kid in a candy shop

It's the Land of Chocolate! And the Land of Caramel and…read moreFudge and Nuts and Gumballs and Nougat and Cream and Cherries and- and- oh my. As soon as you open the door the smell of warm sugar enfolds you and pulls you in like a hug. This tiny shop is jammed with classic treats like Jelly Belly, candy sticks, Lik'M'Aid, salt water taffy, a wonderful selection of British sweets, and hard to find yummies like sponge candy, Charleston Chew in full size, and even the eternal laughingstock of Candyland, Thrills Gum (seriously. Everybody thinks it tastes like soap. Everybody. So how is it still around after all these years? Is it being financed by some eccentric billionaire who lost a bet?) You'll also find the most insanely diverse selection of liquorice you've never dreamed existed, even stuff from the Netherlands that will remind you of Üter from The Simpsons. Uh... candycandycandycandy! I'll be honest here... I just came from Lolly Gobble and I'm eating a lot of sugar right now. Feeling a bit hyper right now, and giddy, and full of childhood candy memories. Just go, and bring your sweet tooth.

Came hear for ice cream while visiting from Seattle. What a treat! Had the black licorice it was…read moredelicious!

Not the greatest place rude staff and expired products. I bought cookie from here and they said…read moreit's fresh. When I brought them home I found that they were starting to mould and they were very hard and dried out.

Honestly, pretty disappointing, especially for how expensive it is. I liked that they had sorbets…read moreand a non-dairy option, but I was really disappointed that the flavors were not good. The coconut sorbet tasted really artificial, almost like there was too much extract added. This is the only place to get ice cream (that I'm aware of), so I guess they don't have to try very hard.

We finally made it to Clever Cow Creamery after lunch on our last day in Orcas Island. It's a cute…read moreice cream spot in town. I got Chocolate Almond Chunk and loved it. The service was also great.

If you are going head to get just coffee then it's pretty good. I also like the smoothies yum!read more

We tried 8 Nanaimo bars from different shops in Nanaimo and Serious coffee was our favorite hands…read moredown.