Pride of ownership is apparent, and the place is sparkling. Delicious food, and service with a…read moresmile. Eat at this joint, and don't miss the smoothies.

Healthy food to go or eat in. Am always in a hurry and this has become by "go to" place in town…read more Substantial portions on soups and salads and wraps. I always leave room for a treat too. Gluten free and vegan options. I see a lot of hospital staff and Drs in there too which validates my choice for the healthy option in town. Falafel wraps with spinach lentil soup and of course the chocolate dipped macaroons! :-)

Always yummy! Everything on the menu is good, brought a much needed cafe vibe to Port Alberni and…read morehas a lovely little garden to sit in!

Breakfast sandwich was tasty. Lattes lively. Sausage & egg pastry too dry. The croissant lamination…read morelooked awesome, but we were full by then. Friendly service and lovely patio. Will try the french pastries next time.

This is a hidden gem. They had the products that I needed and were super friendly. Their…read morehomeopathy selection is limited but perfect for beginners. The gummy bears were also very delicious and the prices were very reasonable.

When you're filling up for gas across the street at the Chevron, browsing for snacks for the rest…read moreof the trip to Tofino/Bamfield/Nanaimo, instead of opting for the usual gas station fare, run across the street to the Alberni Health Market bulk section. They've got tons of nuts, dried fruit, wasabi peas, jujubes (yes the "healthy" ones) and at prices that we could not believe. I mean a huge bag of almonds for a few dollars! Once you get over that odd health food store aroma (what is that exactly) you can fill your little bags with a plethora of treats without worrying about it breaking the bank. A great alternative to a bag of doritos (not that there's anything wrong with that)

Burde beans has the best coffee in port alberni. Not only do they have the best coffee, their…read morededication to making sure your experience is the best one possible will keep you coming back for more. You will have to see for your self. Treat yourself to an obscenely good cup of coffee, not a fast food chain black sludge coffee that makes you poo yourself in 5 min . Family owned and operated... You will see when you get there. Enjoy!

This place feels like walking into your best friends living room and having them cook you delicious…read morefood and great coffee. A must stop for anyone travelling by and after a little taste of home and experiencing the super friendly and laid back vibe in Port Alberni. Excellent WIFI is an added bonus!

My go to place for coffee and ice cream on Hornby Island! They are open daily from 7-3 (at least…read morewhen we were there in May) and we tried both their ice cream and coffee. A nice place to stop to get a pick me up while wandering the Ringside Market.

the most less than average coffee I've ever had…read moreowners are horrible and hours are terrible for this place don't waste your time

Fun place to sit down and enjoy a cup of joe. They had books for you to browse and a private space…read morefor meetings. Fun decor that continues the name of the place.

A lovely place to stop and stretch as you peruse the sugary goods available. We came on a rainy day…read moreand it was empty, so we could look around without any rush. The shop is small, so it will take you all of 5 minutes to look around if you aren't buying anything. We picked up some chocolate as souvenirs and a cup of their home made salted caramel icecream. It was too cold to stand outside, so we blasted the heater in the car and enjoyed our icecream before moving on. Very creamy, not too sweet and a lovely treat! One cup is more than enough for two people.

Initially, I had not planned on visiting this store but randomly found it and ended up coming back…read morea second time! It's a great place for souvenirs to take home and for friends and family. The location is right across the trail entrance for the "Hole in the Wall" hike. Upon entering, you'll be basked in the delicious smell of caramel/toffee/burnt sugar. Their most popular items are the various nut brittles, but they also sell caramel corn, popcorn mixes, sugared almonds, homemade chocolate, fudge, and ice cream. Brittle types included sesame, cashew, peanut, almond, pecan, and macadamia, and they come in either bags (~$7-8.49) or tubs (~$17). We tried the mixed brittle, which has a variety of nuts (but no sesame) plus coconut. It's simply amazing and so addicting. If you think you'll want 1 package, buy more; you won't be able to get enough! I also bought a tub of caramel corn, a bag of sugared almonds and 3 pieces of homemade chocolate to try. The chocolate is $32/lb ($34/lb for sugar free). They were ok, perhaps a bit overpriced as 3 pieces ended up costing $5. The caramel corn is also light, crispy, and addictive, and I haven't opened the sugared almonds yet. I'd highly recommend stopping here if you are in the area or driving to/from Tofino. Your friends and family will also love you for this deliciously addictive souvenir!

Best donuts and service! We got a bunch of different donuts to try, our favourite was the Reese…read moredonut, it was warm when served and delicious! The staff were very friendly and pleasant to deal with, we will definitely return when visiting again!

Cakey donut that's hard to beat…read more That's the texture of the donuts here. There's not too many places that do this style, and the price is right. Very affordable. Friendly chap running this place. Small amount of seating inside - max maybe 8 peeps. Basically a to go place.