Owl's Nest Bakery and Bistro (Saltair)

We had a lovely stop at the Owls Nest in Saltair, a location we’ve stopped for breaks multiple times.

We highly recommend this place . The food was great , the service was great and the outdoor seating area is very pleasant.

We also stopped here last winter whilst walking the Cowichan Valley Trail on a very cold land rainy day . We were soaked to the bone and dripping wet and they offered a warm respite and a place to dry off and clean up. The hot drinks were a life saver!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quick stop for lunch while cruising down from Ladysmith. Could have stayed for hours. My egg salad sandwich on a toasted croissant was excellent. I will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coffee is great and the seating area is lovely!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

As if Chemainus could get any cuter, this cafe is the perfect stop for a delicious start to your day. The cheese scone was hands down my favourite item (absolutely mouth watering and I’m having buyer’s remorse for not getting some for the road). The drinks are delicious as well and the service is so friendly and kind, it makes it hard to want to leave. Hoping to stop by again on our way back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve eaten at both locations in Chemainus over the last couple of years. I’m hooked on the avocado Benny and this restaurant consistently gets the poached eggs perfectly cooked. The more recently opened bistro has got a lovely outside garden to enjoy your meal. Great service and lovely atmosphere, especially at the bistro.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Family of 6, all were very disappointed with food, especially after reading all the positive reviews. Dry eggs Benny on unseasoned and untoasted focaccia bread with very little hollandaise. Undercooked “hash”. Come for coffee but not breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Excellent service of well made local food. Quaint inside eating and very nice outside seating area.

Cute little spot. The raspberry earl grey scone was delicious. I'll stop again.

Amazing little place to have breakfast Amazing tasting and looking food. Specialty coffee was amazing. Atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable

What a great place to bring visitors for a truly Vancouver Island experience.
Do yourself a favour, if the weather is good enjoy the outside seating.
Prices are very reasonable.

Vegetarian options: Apple and spinach salad was great, loved the dressing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely hidden gem of a place ! Great service, lovely delicious food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super cozy breakfast and lunch place. There is a spacious, dog friendly patio with an overview of a garden.

The food was very delicious and the staff was friendly.

Excellent place to stop by.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Panini

Hidden gem in the middle of the island
Very nice people serving good quality food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Apple salad to die for!!!! For simple ingredients turned into a beautiful salad so delicious that I practically licked the bowl!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stopped here just to use the bathroom (very clean,) and decided to order a coffee. Service was friendly and welcoming! I ordered the mocha with oatmilk and it tasted exactly how I wanted it to! I sat in the outside area and it was beautiful, very calm atmosphere. The music inside was perfect, not too loud, and very fitting for a café on a rainy day. Even the chairs were comfortable! No complaints here, loved it!

Dietary restrictions: they have alternative milks for drinks

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5