This is a cute coffee shop/cafe. This review is for a visit in summer. It can take a bit to be…read moresested and also it can be quite hot as there is no AC inside and outside is not full shaded. I would suggest that they get some bar stool for the high top counter outside to add some additional seating. I love that they bake everything here in house. The portions are good. The chicken sandwich is highly recommended. On another visit we also had the almond croissant and the monte blanc cruffin. The almond croissant is sliced with the almond paste added in after the croissant was baked. This tehcnique is a smart shortcut but not a true almon croissant in the classic sense. It's not super sweet but can be heavy. They have a decent selection of drinks but there's quite a markup on the beer and cider. Recommended.

Great food and drinks, all of it was delicious and super cute but pretty overpriced overall.read more

Loved this place! Excellent breakfast and service. I substituted fruit for the hash browns and…read moreexpected what I typically get from most American restaurants, a tiny dish with 5 small, unripe pieces of pale melon and a grape or two. I was so surprised when our server brought a giant dish of the best fruit salad I've ever had - with every type of ripe, delicious, fruit included. Seriously, I was trying to figure out which fruits were not included, and every time I thought of one, I'd find a piece of that fruit. Two thumbs up for this place! If we are ever in town again, we will be back!!

We had a killer brunch here last week. I had the Fraser Valley Skillet and highly recommend it. The…read moreonly thing that could have heightened the experience would be having a better hot sauce than Frank's!

Rhino Coffee House was the perfect place for us to escape the rain, conveniently located on the…read moremain strip. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon, but we were able to snag a table right away. Most of the donuts were sold out by that time, so options were pretty limited. I ordered a Matcha and Boston Cream Donut, and my boyfriend got a coffee and Maple Bacon Donut. Service was quick, and the interior had a cozy ambiance. My Matcha was very good, and tasted almost identical to a Starbucks Matcha Latte. The Boston Cream Donut was tasty, but the dough was very thick. It comes down to preference, but I love a lighter/fluffier donut. My boyfriend loved the Maple Bacon Donut though! Overall, a nice place to visit while exploring Tofino.

Cute coffee shop on the main strip of tofino. Really enjoyed my matcha latte. Also had a few of…read moretheir donuts which were not too good just because the dough was really tight/dense. Tried the cookies and cream, maple bacon, cinnamon sugar, and cinnamon roll. Of them all, cinnamon sugar was the best. But overall would rate the donuts a 2/5. My matcha was a 5, ambiance also 5. Service was pretty quick but not necessarily the friendliest.

Great coffee, funky decor. Lots of gluten free baked goods and snacks available. Friendly service.read more

Decadent treats and wonderful brews from tea to coffee to hot chocolate. All of it served up with a…read morebig heaping spoonful of magic. Do not miss this place when you stop in Port Alberni

Super cute cafe at the harbour. Everything is vegan, so it's super nice to have options as a…read morevegan/vegetarian. It's slightly on the pricey side, especially the food, but it's definitely worth it. We went two times, and the Banh Mi is just incredible. Note that it can be a bit loud inside. 10/10 recommended.

Visited two weeks ago and it was amazing. Small menu but everything was really delicious. Tried the…read moreBreaky Bowl, Breaky Wrap, the Supernova smoothie (worth it!), a latte, a scone, a cookie... (ok, it was multiple visits over a couple of days) Definitely unique offerings that impress with quality & taste. And: add the optional hot sauce - vibrant and flavourful, huge yum.

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!

Food? Yeah, they have food here. I didn't try it and I don't I care that I didn't. If food is the…read moreonly reason you come here, you're making a big mistake. I took a two-month hiatus from my job to travel the western United States and Canada with my good friends. Needless to say, I saw a great number of surf shops and campgrounds. This place. This place? It does both. It has the most dope, unassuming, chill, and friendly surf shop on the same piece of land where the campground is. The campground is hidden back in this awesome old-growth pacific northwest rain forest-like area with picturesque moss and gigantic trees everywhere. There is a huge communal fire pit near the parking lot for campers to enjoy. There are also bathrooms and, I believe showers, if I remember correctly, on site. Now the surf shop. This is not some freaking commercial, mall-type Billabong, or chain boardwalk surf shop. This is a lets-get-you-on-the-waves kind of surf shop. It has what you NEED and nothing else. If you are a surfer with your own board, then they have you covered with things you might need like wax, fins, and a wet suit if you don't have your own. If you are a surfer w/o a board, because, for example, you are like me and your mode of transport didn't allow for it, then they also have you covered. Why? Because, these guys have some of the most competitive surfboard rentals in the Tofino-Ucluelet area. Pair that with the discount you get if you are camping here and this place is prime. We had been staying at some crap resort (McKenzie Beach Resort) up near Tofino where people were packed in like sardines with campsites on the freaking road. We bounced and moved here. Good move. This place is super laid back and has awesome staff manning the surf shop (a family and friends operation from what I can tell). I'm originally from the Midwest and learned to surf on one of the Great Lakes (Lake Superior). Why is this relevant you ask? Well, they had "Surf's Up" on every morning in the Surf Shop and you could go in, grab a cup of Joe, catch the surf forecast for the day, and watch Chicken Joe (home break: "The Elbow" Sheboygan, Lake Michigan) get barrelled on the TV. One of the coolest places I was on my whole two-month trip.

Great place! A good stopover after your day at the beach for a drink or a small bite.read more