11 Best Cafes in Nelson

“Outstanding! I bought a collection of pastries for our family, and each was a hit! We have a number of pastry comasseurs in our home and they have found their new favorite cafe! Exceptional quality and taste! Can't wait until our next visit.“

“If you have young kids and haven't been to Acorn + Oak, you are waiting for something great! And anyone would feel welcome to have a good treat in a warm-vibed cozy café. I went today while babysitting and my little friend was smiling the whole time pretty much. There are lots of well curated toys, books, drinks, snacks and more. Sky-Lea is so awesome too!“

“More than a coffee shop: freash art on the walls, monthly poetry slam, printed clothing for sale, great staff and customers who are fun and interesting to talk to. Did I miss anything? Yeah, there's a play area for kids and an informal meet-the-baby event almost every day. Sweet spot.“

“What a nice little coffee shop! Stopped by in the morning for breakfast and it was bustling, clearly a local favourite. There is a full menu for breakfast and lunch in addition to baked goods.Now I am back for tea and reading and it seems a few others are doing the same.Very nice! Will be back for sure.“

“My wife and I have stopped in before on our last visit to Nelson and the food was amazing! We recently stopped in again and the food and service was amazing. It is our favorite breakfast place when we go to Nelson and look forward to going back again soon!“

“Came here specifically due to reputation and because who doesn't appreciate a great Canadian sandwich? I had to sample: The Deli Rose; a Montreal smoked beef, roast beef, pepper jack and provolone cheese deli sandwich served with fresh onion, tomato, mustard, butter, and an in-house Yellow Deli special sauce, served on an onion roll. It was beautiful. I have travelled many lands, close and far, and tried many sandwiches in my years traversing the globe, and no sandwich has come close to the Yellow Deli's, and specifically the Deli Rose. Everything about this was perfect.“

“WOW. We ordered a small wedding cake and mini cupcakes from Cake Betty. The quality is UNBEATABLE. You absolutely have to order from them. My mother in law did a tasting with them beforehand which was lovely. We wanted to order absolutely everything. I had multiple guests tell me they don't usually like cake but they LOVED our cake. Thank you Cake Betty!“

“I used their new online ordering system to order a turkey melt sandwich off of the new menu. Sandwich was ready when I got there and was perfectly delicious. LOVE all the new sandwich choices! Nelson needed a new quick sandwich option in town and the Dominion is perfect for this!“

“This is the best Cafe in town for coffee and sandwiches. Staff is super friendly and the owner ALWAYS so cheerful. Best coffee in how ever you want it, sandwiches... "Chicken Melt" my favorite. THANK YOU FOR SUCH GREAT SERVICE! ~*~ Shar ???????“

“We visited here solely for the burger of the month: The MILF (Meatloaf I Love to Finish); as part of Nelson's Burger Month, The Vienna Café offered a spicy, smoked meatloaf burger layered with thick crispy bacon, blistered kale, crispy squash, then dressed with tea-smoked onion and apple dijon, wild mushroom aioli, and a spiced marinara topping, all served in a custom black salt brioche. The burger itself was incredible, and I think in part due to the combination of incredible sauces; the strong tea-smoked onion and apple dijon, the rich wild mushroom aioli, and the gently Spiced marinara topping all came together to what was one of the greatest sauce combinations on a burger that I have ever tried; it complimented the meatloaf, bacon, and blistered kale perfectly. The staff are incredible here, they are so warm, friendly, and inviting; such a cute place to come for a meal. I appreciated how communicative and social they are as I'm new in town, they go above and beyond for their customers. The general atmosphere is interesting, as it is seemingly part of an old vinyl and book shop - a pretty unique place with a pretty unique burger this November.“

“Kootenay Bakery is an absolute gem in every way! From the service to the atmosphere to the food...omg the FOOD! Literally every thing that my wife and I have tried is amazing. As we are both world travelers who have spent substantial time all over the world, we both always said that the bakery's in southern France were untouchable, and they were until we tried Kootenay Bakery! Place Kootenay Bakery in France and they will still be a top place to go. The service is provided by amazing people with big smiles and great service and the food is exceptional. One of the, if not THE, best bakeries on the planet! Thank you for so many great meals!“