Vancouver Island Restaurants
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1. Olde School Coffee
$ | |A local favorite, stop by this former schoolhouse for a steaming latte, iced mocha, handmade sandwich, or a snack.
3515 Cobble Hill Rd., Cobble Hill, British Columbia, V0R 1L5, Canada250-743–6908Known For
- Former schoolhouse
- Popular with locals
- Drive-thru
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2. Drumroaster Coffee Co.
$ | |This family-owned and -operated coffee roastery and café, just off the Trans-Canada Highway, is popular with locals. Their coffee is also served in many cafés around Vancouver Island.
24–1400 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cobble Hill, British Columbia, V0R 1L3, Canada250-743–5200Known For
- Beans ground and roasted in-house
- Lovely pastries
- Local favorite
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3. Max and Moritz Spicy Island Food Truck
$ | |This food truck at the Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal offers a unique combination of German and Indonesian takeout and all-day breakfast.
Sturdies Bay Rd., Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada250-539–5888Known For
- All-day breakfast
- Takeaway
- Quick bite while waiting for the ferry
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Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar. -
4. Pizzeria Prima Strada
$$ | |The newest outpost of this popular Victoria neighborhood pizzeria offers fire-roasted pizza, house-made gelato, and local craft beers and wine.
14–1400 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cobble Hill, British Columbia, V0R 1L3, Canada250-929–4655Known For
- Traditional calzone
- Seasonal flavors of gelato and sorbetto
- Take-out available
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
5. Salt Spring Coffee
$ | |The Ganges location of this popular local organic coffee, which is sold all around Vancouver Island and Vancouver, is the flagship café and roastery where it all began in 1996. Stop by for an organic brew and tasty treat. A bag of their fair trade coffee also makes a thoughtful gift to bring home.
109-109 McPhillips Ave., British Columbia, V8K 2T6, Canada250-537–0825Known For
- Organic fair trade coffee
- Local favorite
- Family-owned and operated for 25 years
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6. Sturdies Bay Bakery and Cafe
$ | |Stop into this cheerful local favorite near the ferry terminal for freshly made pastries and sandwiches. The bread is highly praised, and you can often find roasted organic chicken or other cooked food for taking lunch to the beach.
44 Madrona Dr., Galiano Island, British Columbia, V0N 1P0, Canada250-539–2004Known For
- Great for picnics
- Comfort food
- Fresh baked goods
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
7. Sunny Mayne Bakery Café
$ | |Join the locals for homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked treats at this tiny Miner’s Bay spot; it’s open for breakfast and lunch daily.
472 Village Bay Rd., Mayne Island, British Columbia, V0N 2J0, Canada250-539–2323Known For
- Baked goods
- Breakfast
- Daily pizza
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner -
8. Tacofino
$ | |Heading to the beach? Follow the surfers to this orange catering truck at Outside Break, a cluster of driftwood- and cedar-sided shops just south of town. Dubbed “slow food fast,” the quick, cheap, and wholesome eats here include burritos, gringas (flour tortillas stuffed with meat or beans), and Baja-style fish tacos. Everything, including the salsa, is made from scratch. This is the original; there are now outposts in Vancouver and Victoria. Open until 6 pm.
1184 Pacific Rim Hwy., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada250-726–8288Known For
- Fresh, healthy ingredients
- Mexican-inspired beach food
- Original food truck location
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Rate Includes: No dinner -
9. The Common Loaf Bake Shop
$ | |This red-turreted village-center building has been a bakery and local hangout since the late 1970s. Everything from the panini and muffins to the breakfast pizza is made fresh in-house. Grab a latte and a Tofino Bar—a popular chocolate treat with a west coast spin—and climb the winding stairs to the turret room for distant harbor views. Payment is strictly cash-only.
180 1st St., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada250-725–3915Known For
- Cinnamon buns
- Breakfast pizza
- Popular with locals
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
10. The Stand
$ | North Pender Island |You can refuel before catching the ferry at the Stand, a rustic take-out shack at the Otter Bay ferry terminal. The burgers—whether beef, salmon, halibut, or veggie—are enormous, messy, and delicious.
1371 MacKinnon Rd., Pender Island, British Columbia, V0N 2M1, Canada250-629–3292Known For
- Outdoor seating
- Good for kids
- Huge burgers
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Rate Includes: Closed Fri. No dinner -
11. True Grain Bakery
$ | |This popular old-world bakery is known for its organic handcrafted baked goods and breads. Everything is baked from scratch on site using BC farmed and milled organic flour. The ancient and heritage grains are freshly milled on natural stone.
1735 Cowichan Bay Rd., Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, V0R 1N0, Canada250-746–7664Known For
- European-style baked goods
- Local favorite
- Copenhagen Swirl signature pastry
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
12. Wildside Grill
$$ | |Just steps away from the popular Tacofino truck is another take-out shack, Wildside Grill, where a commercial fisherman and a chef have joined forces to keep Tofitians and visitors supplied with straight-from-the-dock, panko-crusted fish-and-chips, plus juicy fish and beef burgers. Gather a beach picnic, or enjoy a meal under the shade of Wildside's driftwood gazebo. Advance orders are taken by phone. Open until 9 pm.
1180 Pacific Rim Hwy., Tofino, British Columbia, V0R 2Z0, Canada250-725–9453Known For
- Locally sourced seafood
- Order by phone
- Good for picnics
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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