This is the only place I eat in Courtenay; it has spoiled me for anywhere else. It is obvious on…read morefirst bite that the fixed menu of 3 different sandwiches, soup, salads, and bakery goodies are prepared with love, devotion, and much talent from scratch on the premises, including delicious homemade focaccia for sandwiches. There is no skimping on fresh ingredients. Blueberry muffins are chock-full of juicy blueberries, the lemon tarts are so lemony and you could not imagine a better cinnamon bun. I'm addicted to their vegan sandwich which is bursting with flavourful yams, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, humus, lettuce, and cukes on homemade focaccia. I suggest you try it even if you are not vegan. The staff are lovely and the venu is casual, clean and uncluttered. It's a no muss, no fuss place with the focus on exceptional food prepared by someone who loves what they do and really cares about you.

One of the best coffee shop lunches in town. Always rotating lunch special that is creative,…read morehealthy, yummy, and reasonably priced. Good espresso and selection of home made baked goodies if you're interested in a sugar hit.

I totally loved this place. They were so friendly and the donuts were perfect. I mean, I kept…read moretrying to think of a suggestion for improvement but I just can't. The glazed is not overly sweet and the yeasty texture is just right. Also went for a bacon maple donut and it is like a meal by itself. Totally a fan. Go a little out of your way because it's worth it.

Super friendly staff, and the best donuts in Cumberland. I also tried the ham and cheese croissant,…read moreand blueberry scones. Everything was delicious and very well priced. Would highly recommend for anyone rolling through Cumberland!

We love the Flying Apron. It opens early including Sunday. The Blueberry Date Muffins are packed…read morewith goodness. Lots of yummy baking to choose from. Even our dogs love their chicken treats. It's a comfy spot to pick out your selection and go or have a coffee and enjoy it there. Nancy & Michael

Amazing place to go if you want fresh delicious baked goods made in house every morning from…read morescratch! The staff are beyond friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. 10/10!!

Needed something extra special to brighten a friends day and was lucky enough to find this little…read morechocolatier. Even though I live in Arizona, the delivery was local so ordering online was super easy. Sent a follow up email question after I paid and they responded right away yay! Off to a great start so I had high expectations that the goodies would be as delicious as advertised... and they did not disappoint! Thank you for putting a huge chocolate eating grin on my friends face...she said the truffles were the best ever and the little frogs were just irresistible! The customer service is the best! The chocolates were packaged with care and delivered by courier the very same day, plus I got a call and email to make sure everything was received in good order....fantastic! You've got a customer for life... can't wait to stop by some day to taste them for myself!

Plenty of hot drink varieties, candy, chocolate, and pastries at reasonable prices unlike Freya…read moreacross the street.

The food was great, service was good, and the ambiance was that of a small diner. It was packed to…read morethe brim but still good for walk-in. Don't recommend the vanilla iced coffee but the fruit and crepes as well as the sunny side-up egg were fresh!

We are glad that The Hen and Hog Cafe in Courtenay was recommended to us by The Surly Mermaid…read morerestaurant in Sidney. Another café serving excellent breakfast Egg Benedict, Eggs, Bacon, spuds and toast. Coffee was very good. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

Amazing! Their donuts are top tier and probably among the…read morebest I have ever had - fresh and delicious. lots of interesting flavours - but even their honey dip are next level. their cinnamon buns are also epic. I do not live near Courtney but have considered flying in just to get some of the donuts and cinnamon buns. Anyone who goes to the area I highly recommend stopping in. The only possible negative aspect is the limited hours of operation and that there is always a line up. But the line up is cause they are so good that hordes of people go and not cause of slow service. They also have great beverage selection both hot and cold. Their London Fog is in my top 5 and I consider myself a London Fog addict. I am glad I do not live near by cause I would end up being like 400lbs if I had easy access to it. So good. I would give 10 out of 5 stars if I could.

Was a 3star but added a star for the cool style of the place, the quality coffee and the windows to…read morewatch them make donuts. Good donuts. Not excellent or near the hype. They are prolly better and definitely more interesting than Tim Hortons. I see a bigger jump in the local ice cream shops than with Bigfoot and other donuts. The dough needs to hit this light and fluffy sweet spot for me. Maybe I was spoiled on other spectacular specialty donut shops so I'm a harder sell. Good quick service and long lines everyone else thinks they are the bomb so you should def try it out. And I'll retry them again and update this review depending on how it goes.

Yep! Come here for coffee and awesome baked breakfast items when you visit Powell Riverread more

My favorite spot in Powell River…read more Best coffee I've found in Powell River (significantly better coffee than River City). They use a lighter roast with some acidity which is my general preference (no burnt taste), and they make a very solid cappuccino. Baked goods are also quality and they do tasty sandwiches with fresh and seasonal ingredients. It's $15 for a sandwich, with 25% off for day-old sandwiches (which is such a great idea from a food sustainability perspective). Ambiance has a cool hipster vibe with big windows, lots of natural light, and wooden tables. It's a great place to get some work done or catch up with a friend. Service is always friendly and polite. They also have a gift shop with local artists' work to peruse. Great spot. I come here every time I'm in town.

I'm on a quest to visit all the Yellow Delis. This is my second since being in BC. The maté tea is…read morealways delish, i had the green-unsweetened and a yellow submarine sandwich with the spread of the week; sun dried tomato! My sister had the veggie burger and my nephew some of the housemade (equally delicious) granola. The food is always yummy but I'm usually here for the exceptional customer service and interesting people i meet, they didn't disappoint. Chatted with Ben today, super friendly even had some chapstick made on the farm for me to try! It's super nice so make sure you grab one when you pay. Took a cinnamon bun for the road, you should too!!!

On a trip to Courtney, The Yellow Deli was highly recommended to us. We thought it looked…read moreinteresting from the outside, and decided to give it a try for brunch. An enchanting little restaurant is apparently known for its sandwiches and deserts. Interesting and home cabin style décor, we received a warm welcome when we arrived and were taken to our table. A couple of minutes after being seated. We waited no time for our server to take our order and had hot coffee within a minute or two. The service was friendly and efficient. The food didn't take long and was superb! The breakfast sandwich was excellent. The bread was made in house, the bacon was divine, and the home-made blueberry muffin was fresh and warm. It was a great experience and live in the Fraser Valley, we have since learned there is a Yellow Deli in Chilliwack.