Stonehouse Teas makes the best chai lattes! Delicious! Quality tea…read more I try to go by this place at least once a month.

As a Vancouverite living in Campbell River during the bubble tea hype, I was desperate for some…read moreBBT. After a quick search, it seems like I was in luck. If you're indecisive, like me, then even better because Stonehouse Teas is the only place in Campbell River that offers BBT. The shop has a large selection of loose leaf tea, tea ware and tea accessories (ranging from tea infusers to tea cozies). They have everything (and more) to make a perfect cup of tea. They also offer a selection of freshly baked pastries. Their BBT selection is also huge! I opted for the strawberry slush with pearls. Coming from a place where bubble tea is widely available (ie. Vancouver), my high expectations for BBT in a small city (ie. Campbell River) seem a little unfair. I'd have to say the the pearls were disappointing; they weren't soft and chewy. It's the same pearls that I'd get if I saved my BBT overnight in the fridge. The slush itself was good though. A for effort and I was happy that I was able to find BBT in Campbell River! I have faith that their BBT will improve! Until then, I probably wouldn't get BBT unless I was really craving for it. However, I would come back for their tea and fresh pastries, which was very satisfying! Very kind staff as well.

Best bubble tea and bubble waffles on the island. There isn't a time I'm not craving something from…read moreBoba Island and the owners are just the sweetest most friendly people. I'm pretty picky when it comes to perfectly sweet and chewy boba and this place never disappoints. Don't miss out on the bubble waffle. Mmmmm

A cute boba store in Courtenay that provides high quality boba drinks. I was very impressed with…read morethe drink I had gotten. Unfortunately, I do not remember the name of the specific drink I got, but what I do remember was the drink tasted great, and I also remember how friendly the staff were here, especially when they realized that I was visiting Courtenay from out of the province. All those little things matter in ensuring a positive experience! The drinks here are also not that expensive which is good, some boba shops can overprice their menu items which is not cool.

I love to have warm comfort food during the cold seasons and I came here to get some pho!…read more The restaurant had a simple homely feel to it, with the large glass windows letting a lot of light in making it look very bright and cheery. I was shown to my table quickly by the wait staff by the window and given crackers to start with as a free appetizer and they were really tasty! I ordered the rare beef pho as well as chicken wings, braised beef shank and a Vietnamese coffee. The pho itself had an amazing broth and it really hit that comfort food spot for me. The braised beef shank and a slight spicy kick to it and was amazing. The chicken wings were done well with their crispy skin and moist meat, it was amazing. For the price point offered, the meal was fantastic and I will definitely be back here again sometime soon! I recommend you try this restaurant if you're in town and craving some pho!

Excellent Food and Service. The best Pho in Campbell River,…read moreI would recommend this restaurant to everyone.

It has been a while since I have eaten at that restaurant but the food was very very good tasting…read moredelicious and yummy and the customer service was very good.

They took way too long to get us food we waited for an hour for a small order and when we called to…read moreask the person on the phone was so mean and unhelpful do not eat here one star.

This place makes excellent boba. It's probably got some of the most unique flavours around…read moreanywhere. We always find a reason to make a stop in Parksville on our way to Saratoga Beach for Astro Boba. The prices are very reasonable and they have a huge selection of drinks and customizations. It might even be a little overwhelming to people new to boba. The decor is very hipster with vibes like some dispensaries but it's all food and drinks here. Service is always friendly and fast so make sure you step aside to let others order if you're still deciding.

A slightly hidden gem located behind the Chevron and next to the pizzeria. There's cute neon signs,…read morewall art, and astro themed decor all throughout the store. There's a huge selection of milk teas, fruit teas, coffees, and baked goods all at a reasonable price. We got a jasmine milk tea and coffee mocha with boba. Both were surprisingly very good with great tasting boba. The business owners were also pretty friendly. I think they said that they've been around for 4 years now. Will be back when I'm in the area again!

We stopped in here for lunch and ordered the supreme banh-mi. The sandwiches were excellent! Crusty…read morebread, fresh pickle, tasty marinade on the meat. They were served slightly warm. The water was nicely flavoured with lemon. Service by was also friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back!

We were in town for a long weekend. Came for some hot food/soup type meal as it was raining when…read morewe arrived. The service is quick, and food was good and there were plenty of seats when we came. We had ordered the lemongrass beef pho and pho sate with chicken. Both had good flavor and the meat was tender. We would come back if we're in Parksville again or driving through.

The fish wasn't cooked but the manager said it was. Also, the 'seasonal' vegetables were overboiled…read moreand left a big puddle of water on the plate. Very unappetizing. Also, she wasn't very friendly, we are long-time customers but she pretty much ignores after our order is placed, never asks if we need anything or if everything is okay. She's been there for decades. The restaurant looks nice at least and the other waitress was very perceptive, I looked like I needed help and she came over, a taller lady with glasses.

The food is good but the service is super slow and it seemed like she intentionally ignored us when…read moreshe is giving coffee refills. It was about 15 minutes before she came to get our order. The girl who brought us coffee when we first got in was very nice and prompt.

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.

Fun little local find! We were visiting on our boat from Seattle and I had read about it online. We…read morestopped in for breakfast and it was out of this world. Both of us had the Eggs Benedict with Pork Belly - delicious! Our waitress was a hoot and so attentive. We will be back next year when we come back to visit.

The food was great, service was good, and the ambiance was that of a small diner. It was packed to…read morethe brim but still good for walk-in. Don't recommend the vanilla iced coffee but the fruit and crepes as well as the sunny side-up egg were fresh!

We are glad that The Hen and Hog Cafe in Courtenay was recommended to us by The Surly Mermaid…read morerestaurant in Sidney. Another café serving excellent breakfast Egg Benedict, Eggs, Bacon, spuds and toast. Coffee was very good. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

a great restaurant in the Powell River area. The interior is so modern, warm and cozy, it's…read moresomething you would expect to find at a coastal town like here. Loved their peach Bellini drink here, and their fish and chips are definitely the way to go! Service was friendly and the restaurant is kept well clean overall. Prices are what you'd expect them to be, in my opinion. No complaints here, if I'm ever in Powell River again I'll definitely be back.

Stopped in for Happy Hour and we ended up getting Appy's and a main plus a few drinks. House white…read moreright now is from Fitzpatrick in the Okanagan which was good. For Appy's we got the Poutine and BBQ Chicken bites that had a bit of a Korean Gojijan flavour which we enjoyed. They gave us the creamy parm dip on the side that was sooooo good and I finished it with the fries that came with the burger, lol. We also got a Smash burger which was excellent and the Cod burger was fantastic, nice size piece of fish! Also tried the root beer in a bottle that was sooooo good. Our server was fantastic and so nice.