“Roots Rising makes the yummiest guilt free treats ever!!!Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan treats!Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free, keto, and no refined sugar treats!Parking: This place is always busy but the parking lot always has room!“
“They made my wedding cake for last weekend, and I have to say it was the most perfect and beautiful cake I could have ever hoped for. Out of the entire day and all the wonderful moments, seeing this work of beautiful floral art will be a lasting core memory for the rest of my life. And it was delicious too!Thank you to everyone there for making my wedding even more special with your amazing talent!“
“I’ve bought their focaccia bread regularly since moving to the valley 9 years ago and their take & bake pizzas are always a 10/10 as well. But today (for the first time) we tried their cinnamon buns and despite me not being a lover of sweets I ended up convincing my kids to share half of theirs with me because they were TO DIE FOR!!! Not to mention, we were there on a year-end Scavenger hunt from our piano teacher and the customer service, kindness, and general friendly vibe was something you don’t often see. Thank so much to all of you amazing staff at Vassili’s! We will (of course) be back and felt fortunate to get to share your amazing gifts with our new-to-the-valley friends!“
“I’ve only been here for a coffee and a cinnamon bun, but they were both quite good. some of the better cinnamon buns in town. Service was very good. The place does lack some atmosphere, but it’s a nice quiet place to have a coffee and a bite to eat. Very limited seating area.“
“Went today for the first time since it changed ownership. I had always found it only mediocre before. Today was amazing. The server was amazing…polite, friendly, went above and beyond. Our perogies were delicious and it was the best cabbage roll I’ve ever had (apart from my own mother’s! lol and I’m very picky about cabbage rolls). It was my son’s 12th birthday and all he wanted was perogies and this did not disappoint! We will be back and spreading the word. Thank you so much ❤️“
“I love Mudsharks so much. Their bowls and coffee are really good and I feel like they really have figured out how to run a good cafe here in the valley. The cafe is both a healthy social space for those meeting up with others for coffee or food, but they also have supported space for those of us who work from home. Sometimes it can be really isolating and hard to focus, and I get nervous trying new cafes because sometimes they don't allow laptops (even if it isn't busy). I appreciate Mudsharks for allowing space for us to work here–there are a lot of us who really appreciate it.“
“We came here from Qualicum but showed up just as they were closing up. HOWEVER, Isaac at the till said ‘no problem’, gave us what we wanted (as they have much remaining at the end of the day) and was so helpful to us. He even gave us extra, and he said we didn’t have to pay. What a day. Good job to ISAAC!!!! Give him a raise!!!“
“I’ve only tried a couple of things here, but they were quite good. the bakery is in a very out-of-the-way place with inadequate parking inside. That being said, I will go back and try more of their goodies to go. Staff was helpful and polite.“