We visited Drip Coffee for breakfast and found it pretty busy on a (late) Friday morning. The…read moreinterior was small, but cozy and well decorated, and service was friendly. I ordered a Salted Maple Latte off their season drinks menu, and an Avocado Toast. The latte was fantastic - the "salted" flavor was really strong and didn't get overpowered by the maple, which I loved. The Avocado Toast was larger than I had expected and very well made - so filling, with tasty feta cheese and cherry tomatoes on top. I also bought a Ginger Cookie on the way out, which was huge and really good. Overall, big fan of Drip!

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.

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!

Had a wonderful Flat White here, probably the best one I've had all year. Great, friendly service.read more

When in Nanaimo…read more.. We decided to check out several spots to taste Nanaimo bars while in town, and Javawoki was by far our favorite. Rich, creamy and not overly sweet. Truly a 5 star bar (though wish it had been a little larger)

1. I went here over the course of several days on vacation and enjoyed it…read more 2. They make a solid macchiato which I had several of. 3. It's in a cool old train station building and has both indoor and outdoor seating.

This place is bright and cheery, and we found the staff delightful and personable. This was a stop…read moreoff before grabbing the ferry but it was so good I imagine our family will return! They have hands down the best Nanaimo bars I have ever tasted! I didn't grab a picture of those because they were devoured, but we also enjoyed our cortados

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!

My husband and I were staying at the resort nearby and kept passing by this location. I kept…read morecommenting on how we needed to get ourselves some serious coffee, and for the last two days of our stay that is exactly what we did! From the road, the coffee shop looks quaint and small, and I was blown away by the spacious interior. There were lots of signs offering the day's specials, plus a giant blackboard by the cashier listed out every menu item available. A sign noted shortened hours due to shortage of staff, but I didn't feel the shortage in any way. Service was prompt and we received our orders almost as soon as we ordered and paid. Since we already had breakfast on our first visit, I opted for a coffee and a marbled rye toast, only to be told the marbled rye toast was discontinued and they really needed to erase that item from the menu. Not a big deal; I got whole wheat toast instead. It was amusing to see the next day, the marbled rye option was still listed on the blackboard, without even having the "sold out" sticky sign taped over it. The hubby ordered one of the most delicious vanilla cold brews I have ever tried: full on vanilla flavour, but not overly sweet. To sound cheesy, this location does coffee very seriously while providing an excellent ambiance and service. Would have appreciated a little more current menu, but other than that, I wished we had a location closer to home!

Customer service was not very good. My wife ordered a latte with a shot of Peppermint. Could not…read moretaste it so asked one of the staff if they maybe forgot to add the peppermint. She said "sometimes the peppermint falls to the bottom, there's a spoon over there you can stir it". Not great customer service and even after stirring no peppermint. Maybe in future they could check with the barista and confirm

Locally owned and operated café that's going strong after many years! The customer service is…read morealways great, the coffee is fresh and hot as it should be, and they have tons of syrups and flavours if you like your coffee on the less traditional side! The interior is cozy, with a decent amount of seating, though it fills up fast as it's a popular spot! Their baked goods and breakfast items are phenomenal!

This was recommended by a local who I chatted with and glad to pick up some goods from here…read more Coffee and chai (they use Say what/where chai) Breakfast sandwiches 2 for $14 Lox and bagel and omelette and lox My kid threw up afterwards with the bagel and lox so I don't know if it was a one off since my other kid was fine

One of the more highly rated coffee spots in the immediate area, but can't say it was memorable…read more Maybe I visited on an off day, but the mocha was watery and had no flavor, while the caramel macchiato fared a bit better, but couldn't say it was any more special than a large chain like Starbucks. Aside from an inviting outdoor spot in town to sit down and relax, the only thing this place has going for it is the selection of baked goods. The apple fritter was probably the best thing in the menu, while honorable mention goes to the lemon loaf.

Good vibe all around. I love their plants on the communal table and wooden accents. Service was…read morekind. There were no prices on the menu. They offered a coffee flight. If I had some time I would've tried that. Had some of their donuts from devil donuts (?) They were about $4 each, a bit too much. We went at 4:30 so they were out of drip coffee , so we had Americanos and their coffee was smooth. Overall, great place for coffee which is about a 5 min drive to/from Ferry Terminal.