A cute cafe during a day trip to Nanaimo! The vibes are immaculate and felt so cozy. There was even…read morea live piano player and singer who started up in the afternoon. For brunch, I got eggs Benny with tomato and bacon. The texture of the eggs were pretty good! A little overcooked though. The side of potato wedges were really good for me. The London fog was delicious and had the perfect amount of sweetness! I'd come back :)

Such a cool, eclectic spot to enjoy breakfast and a coffee! The decor was spectacular and I loved…read morelooking around the cafe while we waited for our food. Service was extremely friendly, and although the food took quite a while because they were extremely busy, they were very transparent as to why. The homemade granola was delicious. If you're looking for a vibrant way to start your day, this is it!

This cafe offers a dog friendly patio. Their service was friendly and efficient. I enjoyed their…read morepulled pork burger. The bun was soft and the pork was flavorful. They also packed the burger with a lot of vegetables. Prices were reasonable.

Creekmore's was busy and for good reason! Good food, delicious bakery (we got the blueberry earl…read moregrey scone) and excellent coffee (I got the toffee americano- the toffee foam was delicious!). They have a really cute patio to eat at too! Everyone was so friendly

This place continues to be my favourite chicken wrap location. Today it was the off-menu spicy…read morechicken wrap. It's off menu because it's **legit spicy** ;) Paired with the Grapefruit and Lemon Fizz drink...perfectly balanced. Ambiance continues to be excellent. I could curl up with a good book here.

Cute and affordable, lots of options and a large menu (both hot food, drinks, and bakery items)…read more Lots of seating and cute ambiance. A focus on reusable glassware and straws is a nice touch

Amazing Poutine with great vegan options. There's usually a big line as it's very popular, but the…read moreline goes fast and it's worth the wait.

Delicious. Great service! One of them located right across from a lovely spot on Departure Bayread more

The coffee shop has big windows and is located right across the beach. So the view here is excellet…read moreon a nice day. When we arrived at 2pm most food items were already sold out. We got an almond milk latte and it was very very good. Highly recommend to pop in for a coffee.

I stopped here for a lunch break and sampled the A3 Vegetarian Sandwich (Banh Mi), and added a C3…read moreVietnamese Milk Coffee. With tip this was still under 20.00 CAD. The banh mi bun was perfect - crispy on the outside and fluffy inside, and the combo of fillings (glass noodles, veggies and tofu) was very well balanced. 4.5/5 The Vietnamese milk coffee was amazing - 5/5 I found the spicy level a little mild for my liking, so heads up you have to ask for the Special Black sauce if you need the extra "kick". I'm going to try that on my next visit which will be very soon. Staff were super friendly and the order was very quickly served. I also LOVED the light jazz. For some reason it made the small space feel like my new third space to hang (while eating).

Just like I'm back in Vietnam! The bread and ingredients are made fresh every day by the owners…read moreand they are to perfection! The teas are not only delicious but works of art with fresh lemongrass, orange, and peach. Vegetarian option is also delicious! Service is excellent and so very friendly. Don't pass up this gem!

We have eaten here three times (so far) on our trip. Every day we have been happy with our food and…read moredrinks. The iced latte has been consistent, the lemonade sweet, the food fresh and hot, and the pastries delicious. All of the employees are friendly and smiling. The bakery is clean and has a welcoming atmosphere

This place is excellent, straight up! It's fairly new, I think, clean and tidy, and nice and…read morebright. The service is friendly, quick and efficient. You order from the kitchen at the counter and they bring to food out to you. The case looked to be full of tasty treats and reasonably priced. K had the skillet which came with toast that was so good. The skillet itself contained a good amount of food that was very nicely cooked. My bacon and eggs came with a choice of hash browns or toast. I chose the has browns and added a side of sourdough. The eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon nice and crispy as specified, along with a slice of tomato and some fresh basil which was a nice touch. My London Fog left a little to be desired, but that was but a small blemish in an otherwise excellent breakfast/brunch! If you are in Parksville I'd heartily recommend the Brazen Poppy Bakery Cafe. We'll be stopping on our way to Victoria tomorrow for sure.

We visited Bocca Cafe as our second stop out of three for Nainaimo Bars. This is a pretty cozy…read morecafe, with only a couple of tables and seats for people to relax in. When we visited on a rainy Monday afternoon and there were a couple of people inside, sipping on coffee and working. Traditional Nanaimo ($5.99) - This Nanaimo Bar is very thin, about half the height as compared to Bar 1. It shears while cutting, causing pieces to break off in chunks rather than cleaning going through. This happens to both the icing in the middle and the top and I'm not sure what causes it. The top layer has a nice rich chocolatety taste. The bottom layer has finer coconut shreds and a nice cocoa flavor, mixed with crushed silvered almonds for nuttiness and crunch. The layer is able to easily shatter. It's dry and almost powdery in texture. The middle icing isn't that noteworthy other than being sweet. As a whole, the bar is hefty, hard and very dense. It's very sweet. (3/5) Salted Caramel Nanaimo ($5.99) - This is similar in texture to the traditional with the same shattering grittiness. The middle layer is caramel icing and top layer has some flaky salt sprinkled on top. Otherwise again it's very sweet and crumbly. (3/5) I can't say I was a huge fan of these Nanaimo bars. They are definitely higher quality than the last bakery we visited, but they are a bit too dry, gritty, and powdery for my tastes. Based on my enjoyment of the food, I would normally give Bocca Cafe a 3 star rating, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and raise them to a 4, especially because the employees were very nice. Maybe i just don't like Nanaimo bars that much! Washrooms - One unisex room.

Bocca Cafe was pretty empty when we stopped in, but the ambiance was cozy. The interior had…read morecolorful walls, covered in art for sale. They also had some cute holiday decorations. I ordered a Matcha Latte and my boyfriend got a Dirty Chai Latte, which were both tasty and came in large mugs. We also ordered a Caramel Brownie to share. The brownie was super decadent and rich, but delicious. I was glad we only ordered one for two people. Service was friendly and reasonably fast. Overall, cute cafe - would return!