Rustic cafe and bakery. I really liked the builing: looks like a house from outside, two levels…read morewith a second floor patio, very colourful. The barista that took my order was friendly enough. I tried a sugar-free raspberry peach muffin and a chai latte. I really liked the muffin - it was dense but soft and very moist. Lots of juicy fruit. I will say that if "sugar-free muffin" is something that sounds appealing to you, you will probably like this, but if not, it's probably not for you because the texture was quite different from a regular muffin. But I liked the wholesome flavour. The chai latte was just the standard, but made well, with a very generous dusting of cinnamon. I got there shortly after they opened and just had to wait in a short line with my drink ready fairly quickly, but they were much busier by the time I was leaving. I think they take card payments now. I paid with cash, but I didn't see any cash only signs and I saw what I think was a card machine at the register.

We''d gone surfing earlier in the day and hadn't had time to eat a normal breakfast so we were…read morefamished by the time we made it to Common Loaf Bake Shop. We dropped in on a Thursday afternoon (around 1:15pm) and were greeted to a line out the door. Be prepared to wait; service is incredibly slow and inefficient. We were in line for half an hour and waited another 10 minutes for them to make our order. The menu is split into breakfast (only available to 1:00pm), grilled sandwiches (only available to 3:00pm) and hot drinks. They also have a small selection of pastries (bread, muffins, baklava (randomly) and tarts/cakes/bars). - Ham sandwich ($7.95) - at least the bread was toasted and the cheese melted. Other than that, decent but you could easily make something similar at home. I was still hungry afterwards. - Vegan hummus sandwich ($8.25) - the hummus was light and caramelized onions subtle. Same bread used in all their sandwiches. Not sure why the vegetarian option is pricier than the meat one. Cash only. Don't bother with CL.

I saw on TikTok that the Ukee ice cream with soft serve on top and ice cream on the bottom is…read moreunique to this place so we had to try it! The staff is very nice. You're allowed to taste test so we ended up getting the salted caramel on the bottom. They also have a big gift shop and sandwiches in the place. The soft serve balances the flavour well. The salted caramel itself is fairly average but I think it's worth it to try this local method.

Been here once before, food was good. This time around however they crushed a bug between the lid…read moreand cup of my boyfriend's drink. So he opened his cup to a twitching earwig. Not sure how this got past the staff but when we went back up to the counter they told us to just 'scrape off the whipped cream.' It's concerning that he would have drank it if we didn't open the cup.

Staff (maybe owner) very helpful and willing to do us a last minute sandwich picnic. We asked to…read morepickup after our airplane tour just after closing and staff was able to accomodate us slightly after closing - very much appreciated !! The sandwiches we took on plane to Hot Springs Cove - Brisket sandwich was tast, the older kiddos really enjoyed the turkey and Brie, the Italian (?) wonderful cappicola cured in house was one of the best I've had. Best part easy to get in and out of and not fighting the tourist in Tofino - also try the intergalactic root beer it's fantastic!!!

The person behind the counter was knowledgeable and great to chat with. Great selection of meats…read morecheeses olives and make sure you buy the bacon jam!!!

My first time in Tofino and went on a nice morning walk to find some coffee and bites. Came across…read moreRhino coffee House and I ordered a Shot in the Dark and a Canadiano for my husband, plus a breakfast bagel with bacon. They were quick, efficient, and the coffee was especially delicious. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in town! Everything we ordered was great if you need a reco

Rhino Coffee House was the perfect place for us to escape the rain, conveniently located on the…read moremain strip. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon, but we were able to snag a table right away. Most of the donuts were sold out by that time, so options were pretty limited. I ordered a Matcha and Boston Cream Donut, and my boyfriend got a coffee and Maple Bacon Donut. Service was quick, and the interior had a cozy ambiance. My Matcha was very good, and tasted almost identical to a Starbucks Matcha Latte. The Boston Cream Donut was tasty, but the dough was very thick. It comes down to preference, but I love a lighter/fluffier donut. My boyfriend loved the Maple Bacon Donut though! Overall, a nice place to visit while exploring Tofino.

The portions are pretty large. I'd say that the amount fries that they give with one burger is good…read moreenough for at least 2 people to share. The fish burger was really good, but a bit too saucy. My bun got soggy. We got our food to go and it was packaged well, but guests have the option to sit on their picnic tables outside.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Lots of parking near the Best Western and a short walk through the…read moreFirst Nations interpretative walk to get to the grill. Nice outdoor seating area and a varied enough menu to please everyone. Had the crispy chicken burger - super fresh as were the fresh punched fries, soooo good.

Try the dirty Mac and cheese. I always get some extra orders to go and freeze it so I can have it…read morelater

We stop here every time we visit Tofino! Never been anything but impressed. It's definitely high on…read moremy list of recommendations.

Booooo. Points for…read morebeing adorable as all hell and for dude at the cash being super chill...but other than that fail. It is impressive they mange to cram so many products in this tiny store....but. But: the mini seedless watermelon i bought was 4.99...had seeds...and was going bad inside despite being firm outside. But: they do have cereal however unless ur 7 feet tall ur not getting any...and who wants shreddies anyways seriously?? But: the only milk they have is the tiny half litres they sell at Tim Hortons...and they cost wayyyyyy more than those lol. But: it's so tiny and crammed with products that its hard to manoeuvre around, hard to gather ur products, hard to pay, hard to leave. So yah check it out for a bag of chips of some candy but otherwise do ur shopping elsewhere.

Such a funky shop and staff is always chill. TIP: Be there early to get breakfast sandwiches…read more Perfect for when you can't wait in line ( because you need to be in line at Kennedy construction!)

Went here for breakfast this morning. VERY busy place. They have a limited breakfast menu and…read morelimited seating. I had the breakfast burrito and my wife and the breakfast wrap. Both were good - not great, but good. Coffee was pretty good as well. Prices were fair.

"Why Would You Want That?"…read more The wife & I went to Barkley Cafe for breakfast this morning. She ordered the Breakfast Burrito while I ordered the Cold Smoked Salmon Bagel. I told the cashier (male with grey curly hair) that I wanted my bagel open-faced. He paused, looked at me, then said "Why would you want that?". Why would I want that? Because I'm not a moray eel who can unhinge his jaw to fit tall things like a stacked bagel sandwich into my mouth. What kind of question is that? The vast majority of the 100+ bagel places I've been to in my life serve them open-faced by default. Why this guy was so perplexed by my request is baffling. If some customer requests soy milk instead of dairy milk in their latte, does he also ask "Why would you want that?". If some customer requests their English Muffin toasted, does he also ask "Why would you want that?". How about you stick to fulfilling the customer's order without challenging them to justify it? Anyways, the wife felt her Breakfast Burrito was just average, and my Cold Smoked Salmon Bagel was disappointing, though it was ultimately served open-faced. The lox didn't taste smoked at all, and there were hardly any capers. The arugula was messy without contributing much flavor. It would've been nice if they added tomatoes (like most bagel places). Not gonna bother coming back here. Also, the seating is very cramped.

This is the only vegan restaurant in Tofino. They mostly serve brunch food, but they're currently…read moreopen later (until 8 pm) Friday and Saturday and serve the same menu all day. I came at 11 on a weekday and it was quiet, but I saw them get very busy at other times. Lise's benny was delicious! It wasn't a totally conventional combination of ingredients but it all worked together so well. I thought the hollandaise sauce was so good - it was the perfect consistency, no oiliness. The "tofu egg" was silken tofu with an agedashi-style breading. The breading made it not seem very egg-like to me, but it was good. I loved the spicy chicken nuggets too! I got a side house salad instead of the hashbrowns. The house salad was actually very good and substantial, not just some greens thrown on the plate. I got a golden chai latte to drink. It was made with a golden (turmeric) chai teabag which gave it a more complex flavour than turmeric lattes made with just turmeric. The benny was $20 and the latte was $6.5 (obviously with no alt milk charge). These were some of the most reasonable prices I experienced in Tofino, especially for a full service restaurant and considering the complexity of the dish. My waitress always came by at the right time and was very friendly. I came back later to just buy a sticker (saw they had stickers and meant to get one when I was there for brunch but just forgot), and the person who helped me then was also pleasant.

We went for brunch & I got the Matcha Latte, mushroom calamari, & the buffalo wrap. The customer…read moreservice was great, the girl was super sweet & had great recommendations. The mushroom calamari was so delicious, I wanted to eat it all! & the buffalo wrap was 10/10 & quite filling with the side of fries it came with. This matcha latte was the earthiest I have ever had. It was cold so it hit the spot & the presentation alone was pretty. It's a simple & clean place, the parking situation might be a bit overwhelming in the busier months but loved this place for sure.