The best Nanaimo Bar we ever had. It was delicious and to die for!…read moreMy sister bought some extra take back home (Toronoto). They are still delish after couple of days.

I heard from multiple sources that Red's Bakery serves the most mediocre Nanaimo Bars in Nanaimo,…read morebut since we were in the area (and a couple of other places were closed the day we were in town), we decided to walk on over. Red's has a kind of small town bakery feel, with old-fashioned almost eclectic decor, perhaps 60s/70s retro. Unlike some of the other bakeries, they prepackage some of their desserts in plastic, so it's difficult to tell how fresh they are. I suppose Nanaimo Bars keep well in the first place. We ended up trying Nanaimo bars from three different places, with my notes for Red's as below: Nanaimo Bar ($6) - This Nanaimo bar is much taller than the other two, probably around 50% taller than bar 3 and a full double of bar 2. It cuts very smoothly without much flaking off. The crumb base underneath is smooth, indicating that the coconut fibers are well blended to reduce strand length. It's almost like an Oreo base, with heavy Dutch processed cocoa flavor. There should be nuts mixed in, but they are crushed so finely that I can't really tell what nut is used. People on social media complain about the bottom layer, but I actually love it. For the other layers, the top icing is really sweet. It has a heavily roasted chocolate flavor and by far the darkest in color. The middle layer just tastes like standard icing. It's sweet but I think less so than the other bars. (4/5) Interestingly enough, I enjoyed the Nanaimo Bar from Red's more than both other bakeries. I think it's pretty good in quality and while sweet, has the heavy cocoa elements of the cookie base to help balance things out a bit. Washroom - I didn't see any available for customers.

Didn't expect much from the food here as the servers seem hot and annoyed... BUT…read moreOrdered tomato soup which was absolutely fantastic tasty spicy beautiful served with great baquette. Ordered salad Nicole's - another rave! Lovingly chopped potatoes,cucumber,boiled egg,tuna, with a lovely lemon dressing. Best food ate all weekend in Nanaimo.

arriving at mon petit choux around 2:30 pm, i noticed a handwritten note on the front door: the…read morekitchen was closed for the day, but drinks and pastries were still available. exactly what i wanted anyway. stepping inside, the comforting scent of freshly baked bread wrapped around me like a warm hug. the interior immediately draws you in, robin's egg blue banquettes curve around small marble tables, paired with dark wood chairs and deep red flooring. charcoal walls trimmed with subtle gold details give the space a slightly vintage, old world charm feel, softened by leafy plants and framed artwork. it's cozy without being fussy, elegant without ever feeling stiff. the barista greeted me with a genuinely warm smile, answering my questions with patience and ease. there was no rush, no performative cheer, just the kind of friendly, attentive presence that makes you feel comfortable settling in. it's a small thing, but it set the tone for the entire visit. by mid afternoon, the pastry case was understandably a little sparse, with the almond croissants already gone. i grabbed the last chocolate croissant and ordered a matcha latte with oat milk. after paying, the barista offered to warm the croissant and bring it over to my table, a thoughtful, relaxed touch that matched the gentle pace of the room. when my order arrived, the matcha latte carried a subtle, unexpected peachy note, light and refreshing, though not quite to my taste. the chocolate croissant, lightly warmed, had a slight crunch exterior that gave way to soft layers, and a rich dark chocolate filling. it wasn't ultra flaky, nor chewy, but it was baked in house with care. as i prepared to leave, i was offered a baguette or focaccia to take home, another generous gesture that left a lasting impression. even though the latte wasn't a personal favourite, mon petit choux is a genuinely welcoming, quietly charming spot i'm already looking forward to returning to, especially for brunch. it's the kind of café where you linger a little longer than planned, where the space itself encourages you to slow down, and where the city outside feels momentarily hushed.

I tried their decadent sausage rolls! They were the bomb!…read morePuffy, crispy and savoury they were! Bon Appetite!

We came here to get freshly baked bread. My friend said it was really good…read more I had the almond croissant, palmier and coconut macaroon instead. They were delicious, even when I had them the next day. There were so many choices that I wished I could try everything! But alas, stomach space is limited. I will definitely stop by here again when I am back in Nanaimo just so I can try the Nanaimo bar. Located within a strip mall, there is plenty of parking in the lot.

Wow! One of the best bakeries I've been to. The pastries are all very flavourful and the lamination…read moreis perfection. It's small inside so plan to grab and go or sit outside. We went early in the morning and was able to snag a mystery bag with day old patsteries. I highly recommend the mushroom pastry with its rich filling. I can't wait to try out more!

Stopped in on a weekday morning for a treat and so glad we did! The pastries were so buttery and…read moreflaky. We tried the bacon, mushroom and gruyere pain suisse. It was super savoury and one of our favourites. Also had the lemon blueberry danish. Again a flaky pastry with sour lemon curd balanced with the blueberries. The sourdough was also tasty. The crust wasn't too thick and the overall flavour was nice. We also were able to get mystery day old bags of pastries and those were still delicious. Honestly these pastries were very reasonably priced for the quality. I hiiiiighly recommend checking them out if you're in the neighbourhood (or even if you're not cause it's worth the trip!). I'll definitely be coming back when I'm in town!

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.

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.

They have yummy fudge sliders (cookies) that are a must eat. When we come here we enjoy the apple…read morestrudel as well. The curry and alternative meat pockets tend to be mediocre at best (far too much bread in comparison to the amount of filling) we only come for the quick service and the sweet treats. There is a sitting area inside which is quite quaint and antiquated, as well as a mini store with sales of items from different countries.

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