An incredible local community organic cafe run by a Hispanic grandmama only a five minute walk from…read morethe ferry terminal, get your ticket in advance then come have a leisurely fresh-pressed orange juice with ginger with a selection of lovely artisan sandwiches on big hearty bread (or gluten-free) and very affordable fair trade coffee, a great alternative to the initial blendz or Starbucks that are always packed. While this cafe is small (cozy) and has one woman, it is a local favourite and beloved by the community (and her grandchildren) she is from chile I believe and I appreciate her decision to only source fair trade coffee. Absolutely great service industry experience and dedicated to one task at a time with integrity and skill. Her baked goods are fresh and she always has editions of 'the coffee news' and a gorgeous tiled counter to sit at where you have a view of the sandwich preparation and the juice pressing, I was so impressed to see fresh oranges and the beetroot ginger and carrot and apple go through the juice maker! I used to work at a juice bar and got so many memories! Genuine hippie energy, and full of mementos from trips to Mexico or to her home country in South America

While waiting for the ferry a man told me to go here for a great cappuccino and he was right. I…read morereally wish I also got one of the fresh juices. I'll be back for the orange juice next time! The service was friendly and welcoming. It is small and cozy inside.

What a lovely discovery in a beautiful place. We stumbled upon Goldie's during a morning…read moreexploration drive and it could not have been more perfect. The drive itself led us to an incredible bay that genuinely felt like we'd been transported to Alaska--calm, wild, and breathtaking--and then there was this cozy little gem waiting for us. Any place named after a dog and so welcoming to dogs instantly wins my heart. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, even though the place was bustling with happy locals and travelers alike. Every pastry in the case looked beautiful and tempting, making it nearly impossible to choose. The coffee, though--absolutely perfect. Smooth, balanced, and exactly what you want on a crisp morning adventure. Goldie's felt like one of those special finds you don't plan for but remember long after. If you're anywhere nearby, it's a must-stop.

What a fun place! Despite being busy the interior was bright, cheery, and calm. The staff were…read moreextremely friendly. We loved having such a fun variety of doughnuts to choose from. Our drinks were delicious as well. I will be back whenever I'm in town!

There may be a Starbucks conveniently across the street, but the superior cuppajoe is found here at…read morethe Lookout, perched on a platform overlooking scenic Horseshoe Bay and its ferry dock. The staff here were friendly, personably, and a little goofy (in the best way imaginable), and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her delicious (and VERY reasonably priced) iced matcha tea, which she sipped away at happily, while we lounged about in the park, watching our son dig away in the sandbox.

Great location and views. Fun specialty lattes. I enjoyed the blue lavender. Drip coffee was not…read moreour favorite.

I usually don't review a place that I didn't actually get to try, but since most of the reviews…read morehere are old and don't entirely match the experience I had with the place, I figured I'd leave this to give others an idea of what to expect. The place is a roadside stand. There are a few tables to the side of the stall, not under cover. The vibey hippie shack that you see in old photos is no longer there. It's pretty hard to find, at least if you're a foot passenger on the ferry. It's outdoors by the vehicle loading area for Berth 3, which is on the east side of the terminal. From the foot passenger area, I found two ways to get there but both were pretty awkward. They really need to add the location or directions to the signs that they have up all over the terminal; if I hadn't spent so much time figuring out where to go, I might've made it there on time to get something. The service was really slow. I joined the lineup around 8 am thinking that it would be kind of close but I'd be back in the terminal by 8:15 to catch my 8:35 ferry, and I was holding out even as the minutes ticked by, hoping that the people in front of me might have easy orders, but even things like baked goods and regular coffee were taking a while. When the line got to the two people in front of me and they tried to order two mochas, the barista told them it wouldn't be ready in time for them to catch the ferry, so I also got out of line at that point. The barista seemed very friendly and I appreciated that he was upfront about the time it would take to prepare the drinks (this is why 2 stars instead of 1). This pace of service is not a good fit for the ferry terminal, though, where people are on a tight schedule.

Probably one of the worst "cafe" experiences we've ever had. To start, the "be right back" time was…read moreset for 9:40AM (and it was 10:30AM when we looked), There was no acknowledgment whatsoever of the people waiting out front, simply wondering what time they opened, as clearly the sign was inaccurate (and perhaps there was no awareness of how to tell time). As we waited for an imaginary open time, some rude ass staff was sitting inside the shack doing her makeup and ignoring the customers. Nice! When we saw her walk out the back, we asked her what time she opened, and she said "it says out front" and proceeded to ignore us when we said that the time on the sign said 9:40. Girl, wow! Another customer asked what time they opened and was having a conversation with her, explaining how he was confused and...unsurprisingly...she kept her back to him and didn't answer him. I hope the rest of her day was better Food was terrible, service more terrible, prices oiteageous. 0/10

Great location to pick up a sandwich or a drink. Gluten free options available…read more Located right across from ferry terminal and very spacious inside to sit and enjoy your meal or coffee while waiting for a ferry. Service was efficient and friendly. I prefer this Blenz store as my go to spot to order a light bite or get coffee when I am at Horseshoe Bay Village. Sorry Starbucks...you are further away from ferry terminal and you also have a bad reputation for selling foods with toxic chemical ingredients... therefore, boycott continues. I like Blenz not only because it's 100% Canadian. Also, I appreciate that they serve organic whole-leaf teas that are thoughtfully sourced from around the world -- as a tea lover, i like to drink whole-leaf healthy teas. I buy Blenz teas because it's a brand that I can trust to have natural teas that are ethically traded, and free from artificial flavours and fillers.

The ham and egg breakfast sandwich was excellent. Less than $10…read more Makes McDonald's and A&W look like the pathetic fast food places that they are. Super friendly staff!

We were in the Horseshoe Bay area walking around we stumble across The Flour Bakery. It smelled…read morereally good from outside. I looked in and I saw that they have sausage rolls. I had to get one. It was a nice treat and I know a lot of places don't make good sausage rolls. I was very impressed by their quality. The sausage roll was very nice light and flaky. I wished that there were more meat inside. It also had a lot of flavor in the meat itself. Service was good. The lady said she had some fresh ones made and she gave me a fresh one instead of one in the display shelve which was very kind of her. The sausage roll was a bit cold when I got it but it was not bad. The store itself is quite small and somewhat crammed. They sell other things such as cookies, tarts, other pastries and even kitchen items. They have some seatings outside. If the weather wasn't that cold, I would consider sitting and eating outside. Overall, the experience was good and their sausage roll was very tasty. I would come back to try their other items.

Our office received a box of treats from Flour Bakery as a holiday gift from a client of ours…read more There was a big selection; but unfortunately I got to it a little too late. I got to try something that looked kind of like a Nanaimo bar but peppermint?? It was so good. And then I tried their white chocolate macadamia cookies.. had the perfect chewiness to it. I might even say they're the best I've ever had!!

My friend and I dropped by Saturday afternoon around 1:45…read more We had an hour to kill while waiting for our ferry so we walked to the Horseshoe Bay village and came across this froyo place. I love froyo and can eat it anytime, so decided to get it as a snack. They offer not just froyo but ice cream, milk shakes, smoothies, and milk tea as well. The selection is pretty good for a one-woman shop! For the froyo, they mix in fresh fruit. After choosing the size and container type, you can then choose up to two types of fruit to mix in as well as any additional toppings you want. I got a kids size in a regular cone with peach and mango and paid about $6. They had it ready for me super quickly. The froyo wasn't as tart as I prefer, but I could taste both fruits. I also appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. My friend tried a bite and enjoyed it as well.

We were waiting for the ferry and after a great slice of pizza, we found this shop. We decided on…read morepeach sorbet. Lactose free, pieces of peach. It was the most wonderful sorbet I've EVER had. Sad I live so far away! It will be a must stop if we return to town again!

Pretty limited selection especially vegetarian options and not great quality. There's not much in…read moreHorseshoe Bay but I think they could benefit from increasing the quality since there's such a captive audience in HSB.

Popped in Monday morning around 8am for breakfast with my granddaughter. Greeted quickly, told we…read morecould sit where we liked, so headed to a booth by the window. Lots of customers already seated on the patio. I can honestly say they take good of you at Troll's. More than one server came by quickly to see if we wanted coffee. We didn't, but I am sure those who are gasping for their morning Joe really appreciate the prompt service. Lots of options on the menu but we both chose the two-egg breakfast ($18) with choice of egg style; bacon, sausage or ham; potatoes; two slices of whole wheat or sourdough toast. Within a very few minutes our meals arrived, fresh and hot and exactly as we ordered them. Two fried eggs over easy, sourdough buttered toast, lovely cottage fried potatoes and 4 slices of bacon! It was delicious and plentiful and very much appreciated. I wish I'd asked our server her name because she did a lovely job. Welcoming, friendly, got our order right and made sure we had what we needed. The kind of waitress who actually seems to enjoy her job and her customers. I have been to Troll's many, many times over many years and never been disappointed. Food is always good, (fresh and hot), great fish and chips, friendly service, lovely views out to Horseshoe Bay. I am so glad Troll's is there to welcome us back home or see us off on our next adventure. Great job, Troll's!

I missed my ferry lol. So I had hours to kill. I went to the bar with my luggage. It was raining…read moreand it was gonna be an all day travel day, so I found refuge here! Elizabeth at the bar was very attentive. I ordered the soup of the day, a single piece of battered fish (instead of a full fish and chips), and a beer. They have a good beer selection and some cans to-go. I also ordered a tea. I was able to charge my electronics and work on my laptop a bit. Overall, I recommend the place! There were lots of TVs playing Olympics when I went. They had booth seating, high tables, and bar stools. Looks like a good neighborhood bar/conveniently located for anyone else like me waiting for the ferry!

Probably your best option in Horseshoe Bay. There's not a lot around but this place had a decent…read moreveggie burger with yam fries and a huge serving of nachos with cheese and vegetables. Food was 3/5 but our server was 5/5 super nice so averaging a 4/5. A great place to grab a drink or bite and catch up with friends from the Coast since it's super close to the ferry.