A very nice friendly and far out coffee shop with very good staff and top notch customer service…read more Hey now peace out and have a good day. Enjoy yourself and rock on.

Looking for a coffee these girls know how to make an outstanding cup of Java. From espresso shots…read moreand peanut butter mochas, to the Best Damm Milkshakes in town they have it all. The atmosphere is cozy and can be quite lively at times with music and hot looking girls your defineltly in line to get the best cup of what ever your craving at a very reasonable price. Call ahead and they can have your whole order ready to go. If your craving a snack the treats are really good as well. The Coffee Lovebug is a great place to meet new people and if your looking for a trades person your sure to get one reccomended here.

One of my favorite places to come and chill out. The ham and Swiss sandwich is wonderful and the…read morechai is worth the trip!

We absolutely love Cardero's. Service is always impeachable. Soups are to die for, I can make any…read moresandwich gluten free and they have the best chai tea latte in town.

Amazing! Their donuts are top tier and probably among the…read morebest I have ever had - fresh and delicious. lots of interesting flavours - but even their honey dip are next level. their cinnamon buns are also epic. I do not live near Courtney but have considered flying in just to get some of the donuts and cinnamon buns. Anyone who goes to the area I highly recommend stopping in. The only possible negative aspect is the limited hours of operation and that there is always a line up. But the line up is cause they are so good that hordes of people go and not cause of slow service. They also have great beverage selection both hot and cold. Their London Fog is in my top 5 and I consider myself a London Fog addict. I am glad I do not live near by cause I would end up being like 400lbs if I had easy access to it. So good. I would give 10 out of 5 stars if I could.

Was a 3star but added a star for the cool style of the place, the quality coffee and the windows to…read morewatch them make donuts. Good donuts. Not excellent or near the hype. They are prolly better and definitely more interesting than Tim Hortons. I see a bigger jump in the local ice cream shops than with Bigfoot and other donuts. The dough needs to hit this light and fluffy sweet spot for me. Maybe I was spoiled on other spectacular specialty donut shops so I'm a harder sell. Good quick service and long lines everyone else thinks they are the bomb so you should def try it out. And I'll retry them again and update this review depending on how it goes.

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!!

Great place to drink coffee and talk with friends. Patio is nice. All stars go to the location…read more Coffee is just ok. The food isn't forgettable as my food tasted like it was reheated in a microwave and looked like it was tossed into the bowl. Very disappointing having read the reviews. The staff didn't seem like they want to be there.

Walked in and immediately liked this place. Good people, good energy and great coffee!…read more Had a flat white with my first ever oat milk which I was convinced to try by the barista and yes it was all he said it would be Heading back for breakfast tomorrow.

I ordered an Americano, my friend ordered a Cappuccino. Both coffees were tepid, not even remotely…read morehot. My friend's coffee came with a layer of highly sweetened dust, possibly chocolate, not requested. Coffee? No flavor of coffee at all. What the heck, something has dropped-off from quality, since our last visit a few months ago. We didn't hear fresh coffee being grounded. Was it out of a tin? Even though the breakfast bagel was ok, we don't plan on visiting any time soon. Blah, to the so called coffee, after taste.

When you walk in you realise it's bigger than it looks! Outside space in front and at the side…read more White walls with some art and signs. Kind of a Scandi minimal design going on. The order counter is at the back. It can be confusing if people are waiting for orders, the coffee comes up in the right side but I find people are kind of jostling/waiting and it's hard to tell who's in line when they're busy. Some people stand in front of the condiment/napkin station to by then you've had to say excuse me a couple of times. The Cortado is my go to and this one is strong and also quite substantial compared to say Parallel 49, which is tiny. I like that they ask you what strength of beans you'd prefer. They have a fresh sheet with menu items. I ordered the first thing on the list which was a Rosemary Rock Salt bagel with lox and arugula. The counter person told me it may take 15-20 mins to make the bagel. Almost like she didn't want me to order it?Fine I'm in no rush. Maybe the toasting takes time? The bagel was either not toasted or barely toasted with a very thin schmear of cream cheese, some fresh smoked salmon, lots of arugula and some small chopped red onion and a sprinkle of feta. The whole thing ate kind of 'dry' like it needed a spritz of olive oil and some acid, maybe a squeeze of lemon. The arugula was dry as a bone. Didn't offer any of the pepperiness you'd normally expect. For 15$ it was ok but def with a few tweaks it could've been delicious. I didn't try any baked goods. The inside ambiance is very friendly as lots of locals here and chatting, and due to the size of the space it was quite loud. Lots of seating at tables and some comfy seats as well.

I love bread in all forms. So long as you are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside (somewhat…read morelike a baked armadillo - for ex-pat British reviewers, this may make some semblance of sense) - I am all yours. Apparently, Cakebread do a mean garlic loaf - with a whole bulb baked into the center. What is there not to love about that? Anyway, I didn't get to try it, so I can't review it - I just will dream about that instead. Rather, I tried out a chocolate brownie. I've been a little disappointed with brownies since I moved to the states, so I thought I would try out a Canadian version, to see if it could compare to the wonder of the brownies sold in London's Borough Market. Well, it didn't - but it was incredibly luscious. Chocolate icing on top and a surprise of biscuit (cookie) threaded through the brownie itself. I do like a bit of texture when I am chowing down. One brownie was probably a bit too rich for one person - but, I was alone - and I do hate seeing food go to waste. It's called taking one for the team, ok?

I really enjoyed the ready to eat sandwiches from here. We were heading out to visit Strathcona…read morePark for a day hike and looking for some tasty sandwiches to eat mid hike for lunch. Cakebread had just what we were looking for. I wish we had more opportunities to come back as they also had a delicious looking selection of baked goods. Highly recommend the turkey croissant sandwich or the prosciutto sandwich on baguette. Both came with a delicious roasted pepper tapenade and carmelozed onion spread.

Every time I am in Coutenay I come here to the tea shop and grab some loose leaf tea. Their…read moreselection is similar to what you can get in the city of Vancouver, however, for me to come all the way down here is a tradition and a treat. Courenay is a small town, therefore, there isn't much in terms of retail to shop. They have really cute sets of tea cups and saucers. The people running the shop are super sweet and nice. Prices are fair.

I love tea, and having grown tired of buying the cheap stuff at Costco, I decided to try this place…read moreyesterday. It was great. They have an enormous selection of all different kinds of teas, fair prices, and plenty of experts there to talk to you about tea. I bought 4 different black teas and a little basket for the leaves that fits neatly in a mug or pot and is a lot more practical than the long-handled strainer I'm used to using. They also have lots of different tea cups and pots to choose from. I'm so glad I went in there and will be returning before long to try some white tea.

The atmosphere at the GnG Cafe is super-uber friendly. the staff is smokin' hot and the card games…read moreare just as intense. Good food and chuggable drinks. Computers are top of the line and board games are just as popular.

If you are in too gaming this is the place to be in the Comox Valley!!!!!!! Games and Grounds is…read morethe premiere place to game with your friends. With console gaming, computer games, boards, and Magic the gathering there is something for everyone. Games and Grounds friendly staff create a welcoming environment. Not only do you get a awesome gaming environment games and grounds serve delicious beverages with the best chai latte in town. I recommend anyone who has a interested in gaming and meeting new friend to go games and grounds.

Oh My Lord !! Of the…read morecountless breakfast joints have eaten at over so many decades, THIS PLACE is in the top 5. First off, THEY ARE ALL SO SWEET and Kind and Hospitable... They REALLY WANT to give You an excellent meal and experience... They 'SEE' You as a person and not just someone who walked in... I ordered an Omelette and was recommended to add shallots and cherry tomatoes to it. Came with a delicious toast and potatoes which were deep fried... The omelette tasted like it came from a Home Kitchen - truly authentic taste and SO GOOD !! Could tell that the ingredients they used were local and fresh - don't really get that taste in majority of the places i've been to... The Coffee was good and they came by several times to make sure i was having a good experience... If i lived nearby I WOULD EAT HERE EVERY SINGLE DAY !! I had the urge to hug these people for SUCH a delightful experience but then stopped myself :) MOST DEFINITELY coming back here again whenever am in the vicinity to try more items...

This might be my favorite customer service I have ever experienced in my life. It's not that…read moreeverything was smooth and efficient; it was more about the attitude and personalities of the wonderful people who served me. I am blown away by how genuine the staff here are! And the food is fantastic too, so that doesn't hurt ;) I was traveling solo to Courtenay last week, and Off Main had popped up in my search as a nice spot for a late brunch/lunch. When I went, I had to wait for about 10-15 minutes, and then I was seated at the same time as this retired couple by the window. It turns out they were regulars at this restaurant, which gave me confidence about how good the food would be--after all, who would be a regular at a horrible food establishment? I ordered a half size chicken and waffles. Super crispy chicken, silky hollandaise, and excellent house made hot sauce. Though the order took a long time to make (super busy day!), my server offered me a drink on the house to apologize. And throughout the meal, I got to chat with the couple seated next to me, which was also so lovely. After they left, one of the servers told me that they had paid for my meal. What an incredibly kind act. I left a thank you note with the staff, in hopes they will get it next time they're back. My server also hand wrote me a list of local recommendations for places to go and where to eat around there. Wow. Just good vibes all around. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm on the island.