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.

Our trip to Canada had to include sampling a variety of Nanaimo bars as we passed through. We…read moretasted a few and Hearthstone was my favorite. Not only the classic, but the flavor of the month which was mango passionfruit. We loved those as much if not more than the classic. Sorry we live so far away!

We visited Nanaimo specifically to try Nanaimo bars from various bakeries, and this was our…read morestandout favorite! Lovely chocolate layer, perfect base, and a full, creamy not-too-sweet custard layer. We also tried their peanut crunch Nanaimo bar which was excellent, and almost better than the classic if you love peanut butter. Only disappointment was their "Flavor of the Month" Nanaimo bar, strawberry rhubarb. We're fans of rhubarb, but unfortunately, this one was just overly sweet with no discernible rhubarb or strawberry flavor. Bakery is located in a strip mall, so lots of parking available. Don't skip this bakery if you're doing the "Nanaimo Bar Crawl" - it's the best!

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!!!

Staff is friendly and helpful and bread is the BEST in Nanaimo. Store is…read moreclean and smells awesome when you go inside. I'm hooked and will keep going back!

Nope... I will never buy my baked goods from Cobs again. The customer service is bizarre. Masks…read moreand visors and basically a hazmat suit? I want to see a smile from a cashier who does not still think that they are going to die from a cold. The baked goods are labeled "plant based".... common on? (eyes rolling.) Are you seriously going to virtue signal with a cinnamon bun? It's just pathetic. Pandering to the far left nutbars? I don't get it, you are just a bakery.... I don't need a side of politics with my bread so I will take my hard earned "bread" else where and vote with my cash and support a local business owner.

This is my favourite bakery on Vancouver island. This German bakery has amazing donuts, cheese…read moretwists, pretzels and cakes that are traditional and delicious. An added bonus, the prices are fantastic. This bakery is on my route to work, and I go at least twice a month. Definitely recommend!

Great bakery! If you are happy with self-service, I recommend this Bakery for lunch and anytime…read morecoffee breaks. You can't beat the price.

Great coffee and a friendly team serving as well. There was a small incident where, during the…read moremaking of my latte, the barista had to jump around the counter to the front door to help a woman who was in the middle of a CRA tax scam call. The coffee shop hosts a bitcoin ATM and apparently they see quite a few victims come in to send money off to telephone confidence scammers. I jumped in to help explain the issue to the poor woman who was dealing with the callers (being in IT and dealing with business security as well). So I got a really nice latte *and we thwarted a virtual robbery attempt. I didn't get the barista names but she's worth a very very large tip.

Exactly what is needed in this little corner strip mall off Bowen. Delicious scones, fresh roasted…read moreorganic coffee (they roast in house), and extremely pleasant staff. They keep day olds (still yummy) for cheap and if you bring your own mug, they charge for a small cup. I like the homey feel and couches. Very unpretentious and friendly. Bonus- bitcoin atm that you can purchase bitcoin AND get cash for your bitcoin (harder to find). Love going after my workout at Driven:)

Ohhhhh Can-a-daaaaa. First time in a Tim Horton's. We're in Nanaimo on our way elsewhere. There is…read morea Tim's on every corner it seems. Mama wanted a coffee so we went in. I've heard their Joe is top notch. They have some pretty good donuts too. This location is small-ish. There was a group of older gents ogling my bride when she walked in but we're used to that. A friendly clerk helped us out. The donuts are good. Very sweet so have your insulin ready. The crullers are good. As an aside I visited Nanaimo while I was in the Navy eons ago. Seemed a little different then. More to come.

At least 30 % of the time my orders are wrong. I eat at Tim's 4 to 5 times a week. They have never…read moregotten the price wrong on my bill. Today when i ordered a sausage and bacon farmers wrap, I got no bacon and no hash brown. sob back in the drive through wasted another 5 minutes of my time. Tim Horton's you know have lost my business. and why is it rare to get chili at 3-4 pm, seems they dont have any made at these times. this review is for all of Nanaimo bc

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!