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!!

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!

The place typically recommended to get Nanaimo Bar! Despite the popularity, there was no line to…read moreorder, and because of limited seating and popularity, they prepare these bars in takeout containers, but it did not detract from the presentation. The Nanaimo Bar features a graham crust, custard filling, and chocolate ganache. Definitely on the sweeter side, so it was enough to share with 2 or more people just to try out this local specialty food.

What a great ice cream hang out!! Very charming. Excellent ice cream with dairy free options and…read morevarious cone options. I had the coconut Carmel ice cream in a waffle dish, it was delicious. The shop has outdoor seating also. Lots of other goodies too. I left with a chocolate cookie and some homemade meringue cookies. Next visit I'll try the homemade sandwiches. I definitely recommend this place!

Tasty ice cream and lots of interesting flavours! They have a nice patio as well.read more

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

This place makes excellent boba. It's probably got some of the most unique flavours around…read moreanywhere. We always find a reason to make a stop in Parksville on our way to Saratoga Beach for Astro Boba. The prices are very reasonable and they have a huge selection of drinks and customizations. It might even be a little overwhelming to people new to boba. The decor is very hipster with vibes like some dispensaries but it's all food and drinks here. Service is always friendly and fast so make sure you step aside to let others order if you're still deciding.

A slightly hidden gem located behind the Chevron and next to the pizzeria. There's cute neon signs,…read morewall art, and astro themed decor all throughout the store. There's a huge selection of milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, and baked goods all at a reasonable price. We got a jasmine milk tea and coffee mocha with boba. Both were surprisingly very good with great tasting boba. The business owners were also pretty friendly. I think they said that they've been around for 4 years now. Will be back when I'm in the area again!

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.

We came after the lunch rush so many of the baked goods were gone. The sandwiches and paninis do…read moreget replenished. I ordered the Turkey bacon panini but they gave me the chicken pesto instead. They also took over 15 minutes to warm it up. I think they forgot my order as I had to go back to the counter to ask. The cakes look good and so I got the individual size chocolate celebration cake. Unfortunately it was so dry. Total disappointment. With so many other places for baked goods and sandwiches in the downtown sechelt area, I'll skip this place in future.

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.

I was treated "more than" poorly on the phone when I called to inquire about vegan pizza for my 11…read moreyear old daughters birthday party. The man that answered was very short with me and wouldn't answer my questions. He was abrupt and passed the phone to another woman while saying, "take this I don't want to talk to her." The woman took the phone and had a very rude tone to her voice. I told them..... nevermind. I'm sure that their food is great, but their customer service is HORRIBLE!!! I will never recommend this place.

Did read that their Foccacia was wonderful. Pretty awful stuff at $5.00 for a small round loaf…read more Dry, dense, and really not a lot of flavour. Really don't recommend this place at all.

Possibly my favorite breakfast of all times! The raspberry scone was life-changing and don't skimp…read moreon the butter and homemade jam! We're going back for lunch tomorrow!! Can't wait to try a piece of pie! Very small with friendly staff - awesome experience!

Great atmosphere with a view. Lots of pies to choose from, but come early as they sell out…read more Blueberry scone was epic!

If I was rating the kids meal this would be a five star rating, the chicken was good and the fries…read morewere hot. However the meals we paid almost $20 each for were garbage. I did not get the burger or the extra egg I paid to have on top of it. Instead the just sent us two of the burgers my husband ordered, and he did not get the type of bun he ordered. My fries were cold immediately after getting home from a five minute drive (again, the KIDS fries were hot sooo...) the burgers were drowning in relish, and the bacon seemed like it has been in a warming drawer for a while. TO TOP IT OFF my burger was not fully cooked in the middle. What a waste of money.

The owner of the Courtenay Rickys restaurant will not honor their own Rickys Restaurant coupon…read more They said it is too old but it has NO EXPIRATION date!