Dee's is in the same building as the Saturna Lighthouse Pub -- they have soft-serve ice cream and…read moreare very popular in the summer when there is ferry traffic. The soft-serve ice-cream (vanilla) is good. You can get a variety of toppings (chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, peanuts, sprinkles, etc). They are friendly and helpful. You order then pick up at the window. This is a tiny business. They use Square which is good, but printed the wrong receipt for me (a receipt for another customer's purchase - oops!). And it would be good if they chocolate sauce stayed in the cup, and not on the outside -- growing pains I guess). They have a URL, but so far, not really a web site (deesdairybar.com) and email dee@deesdairybar.com Their Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/people/Dees-Dairy-Bar/61574794808977/

A prefect treat while waiting for the ferry. The outdoor seating was beautiful and had blankets to…read moreward off the sea breeze. The dipped cone had chocolate at the bottom which made the last bite as special as the first!

Hands done the best place on Pender Island! I enjoyed several meals here and would come back just…read moreto eat here again. Please get the olives to start. An absolute must, served warm with a fragrant and flavourful olive oil. The olives are so simple yet the chef adds a ton of behind the scenes flavours (think, marinating in a bunch of complimentary flavours). I ordered the vegan and GF dal one night! Huge portions with fresh shaved vegetables and a generous serving of lentils. A hearty and comforting meal that packs a ton for protein. I was utterly stuffed for hours after this meal. Next night, I ordered the vegan and GF pizza (no fake cheese, just a ton of partnered vegetables, herbs, and pine nuts). I loved this dish. Again, huge servings and a ton of delicate touches. The roasted squash added such a lovely texture and the dill and pine nuts were an excellent choice. We also got the salad, which was anything but basic. Pine nuts and herbs and a sweet, savoury dressing. It was all super excellent. Thank you for making our island experience truly remarkable!

This is the best restaurant on the island. My husband and I was here for breakfast and had to come…read moreback for dinner. The service is excellent. Every bite was a work of art. I hope to stay in their airstream the next time we come back. I'm sure this place will end up in major food and wine magazines. It's top notch all the way. Very high class with a rustic camping vide all around.

oh my gosh, you guys, the roast beef sandwich . . . tried it one day and it was so good I came back…read morethe next two days to get the same thing! Amazing!

We were delighted to find this little spot for delicious baked goods (including gluten free…read moreoptions, sandwiches, etc) and espresso drinks especially when so little else was open midweek. Everyone who worked there (multiple people in multiple days) were lovely as well.

Caught these guys at the Saturday Market, delicious fresh roasted coffee beans! Lady working the…read morestand was so nice with recommendations and inviting us to a community pot luck. Definitely a win!

Roasted on Galiano Island and available in several locations on the Island as well as a location on…read moreeach of Mayne Island and Salt Spring Island. Locations: Admiral's - Salt Spring Island The Corner Store - Galiano Island The Sturdies Bay Bakery - Galiano Island The Garage - Galiano Island The Twirly Tree - Galiano Island The Daystar Market - Galiano Island The Montague Harbour Marina - Galiano Island Mayne True Value - Mayne Island A lovely local roaster that offers up some great varieties. We were taken by the idea of the Manzanita Bourbon, simply because of the name, and we were not disappointed. They produce medium, medium-dark, and dark roast coffees as well as a Decaf roast. Roasted in small batches using certified organic, fair-trade beans. Packaged quickly and each one date stamped. We devoured ours within a few days of purchase and would gladly purchase more as soon as the next opportunity arises.

I love this store. Their deli counter is a great place for lunch, and the dining area out front is…read morereally pleasant. We came back every day and noticed a lot of the same cars coming and going - so others were doing the same. Samosas and baked goods stand out.

While visiting our friends who are new home owners a short distance away, we walked over to this…read morecute little store where I felt right at home! From fresh veggies to a lovely deli to canned goods to frozen organic meats (and meat alternatives), it's worth a visit! I walked over by myself to even have a cup of coffee and hangout!

I have to give this place max props. One thing that you will learn if you're not a native of the…read moreisland is that businesses here aren't like the mainland. The mainland it's a doggy dog world to survive. Here it's just relaxing, open at 9 ish, two hour siestas and close at 5. We just dealt with a 17 hour commute from east coast to the west coast, slept barely, was up and out the door at 6 am to catch our ferry to Friday Harbor, only for it to be canceled and delayed until 740 pm. At this point I just wanted coffee. Nobody was opened except these people. I had a mocha latte and a blueberry scone which was the BEST scone that I've ever tasted before. Better than Starbucks warmed up. Thanks to this place for doing it right.

Can't go wrong if you're looking for something savory or sweet. Great quiches, great pastries,…read moregreat coffees and even better staff. So friendly and welcoming. Stopped here a few times in the last week while vacationing on Orcas Island. Had a great talk with David during one of our visits. Have us lots of recommendations for bakeries down in SF and near Santa Rosa where we're from. A must stop if visiting Orcas.

I used to love my trips to Orcas (especially when I would come out to ref volleyball) but it has…read morebeen years since a visit since our family moved to Idaho. I was excited to visit Eastsound and did some research on the current food vibe. Being a caterer/baker myself I was super excited to check out Brown Bear Baking and "treat" our group to some of their bakes. Sadly we were pretty disappointed in 2/3 of our purchases. First of all, the sticky bun was underbaked, doughy with no spring to the roll. I will say that their "sticky" was delicious. On the other end of the spectrum the blueberry peach almond coffee cake was burnt and extremely dry. My daughter did enjoy her peanut butter cream filled sandwich cookie so, points for that. What makes me sad is that I am not sure when I will get a chance to return to see if it was an off day for them and also, food prices are SO high it is disappointing to basically throw away $15 worth of food. Lastly, I am not sure what it is...but what happened to "service with a smile"?....it seemed lacking at most of the places we patronized yesterday.

As we waited for the ferry in Friday Harbor, we walked around and found a great ice cream spot near…read moreby. It was a beautiful sunny day and ice cream was needed. The server was able to take my order and ring me up in no time. I made it back to my vehicle and ate my ice cream with a smile.

Honey lavender latte is subtle and sublime! Chocolate banana bread and creme brûlée donut…read moredelicious. Staff are friendly and helpful. Can't beat the view.

Pelican Bay is an amazing little book store with a cozy cafe tucked inside of it, it has a huge…read moreselection of cards along with books, the coffee there was amazing and the staff was very friendly, no complaints.

One of my favorite places in the world! You can't ask for a more scenic way to spend a Saturday…read more The lighting is great, the smell of coffee and classic books is intoxicating. A couple baked vegan options! I get the oat milk latte. It's really smooth and doesn't need any sweetener. Just wish they were open on Sundays!

Saturna Island (pop. 300) is about a 2 hour + ferry ride (depending on how many transfers and stops…read moreare required by your ferry) away from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal on the mainland. It's full of coastal walks, tidal pools, lovely beaches and delicious food! For dinner, we shared the citrus salad and it came with gorgeous edible flowers and sliced avocado. For mains, we had the Sirloin nicoise salad and the fish stew. Both were fresh and tasty. It's owners also run the Saturna General Store next door. There are only 3 restaurants in Saturna Island and this one was located close to the ferry terminal and the menu looked great! We also had the pleasure of having brunch the next morning and eggs benny with thick-cut bacon, tomato and a cheese sauce over sourdough bread and the asparagus omelette. You can really taste the love that are put into the dishes! The portions are generous, the food is lovely and often local, and the prices are affordable. Saturna Cafe is an "Island Gem" for sure!