FrankieJo's Bakery Café

The staff? Delightful. The food? Perfect. The caramel latte? Quite possibly the best I've ever had. Cannot wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Fabulous wee spot here in Courtenay.. if you're wanting a tranquil spot and want to fulfill your sweet/ savoury needs, this is the place to go to. Food's sumptuous, ambience is superb, and staff are all friendly! Shout out to Cate for being very attentive to my needs.. defs a 5 star cafe.. and I just found another reason for me to go and visit Courtenay again. Thanks guys!🙌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Bun

This is the spot for amazing coffee, good vibes and a the most delicious cinnamon roll I’ve ever had. The service here is fabulous! The service from Cate especially was impeccable. She took good care of us, was warm and personable and an infectious laugh made our experience truly special and especially memorable! Kudos to this fine establishment and their staff for making our day ❤️ Thank you Frankie Jo’s, we will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Bun

The most delicious cinnamon buns on Vancouver Island. Good prices. The Americano was also good, not bitter.
Very pleased.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Bun

Closed for renos....

Sausage rolls are to die for!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

As a Jamaican-Canadian born and raised in Toronto—home to some pretty great Jamaican inspired food—I have to say: this is not a Jamaican patty.

I was told by some lovely folks at Refillery to try the “Jamaican-ish patty.” Not sure what that means, I assume it means to say inspired by but if that’s the case it misses the mark. Anyway they were raving about it so I gave it a shot. What I got was a savoury pastry—not a patty.

A real patty has a flaky, golden crust and is filled with well-seasoned ground beef, with onions and other veggies blended in, not featured front and centre. The pastry itself is part of the magic, and that magic was missing here.

It was okay, just not what was promised which I think is what made for such a let down. I’d gently suggest calling it a savoury pastry or maybe Colombian inspired empanada but even that isn’t true if you’ve been to Colombia. Anyway please stop calling it a patty to avoid getting a homesick Jamaican missing Toronto street food too excited 😆. Also patties are like $3 and this is $7 so you are paying a lot to experience something it isn’t. This place seems nice and the staff are nice this feedback is simply that feedback. I would be happy to try something else from you folks in the future.

I’ve been on the hunt for the best cinnamon bun and I’ve found it - unfortunately, I live in the South Island so won’t be able to get them as often as I’d like…but maybe that is a blessing in disguise 😊. Fluffy dough, light topping of crumbled sugar and butter and gooey base. Not too sweet and not dry at all. Seriously THE best cinnamon bun I’ve had and I’ve tried them up and down the island.

Food: 5

Service: 5

I dont know what magic they put in the sausage rolls but they are the best. Like, I dont even care for sausage rolls otherwise, but I CRAVE FrankieJo rolls. Mmm
Very cute in here!

Food: 5

Bestest cinnamon buns ever! The owners are the real treat when you visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Bun, Sandwich, Muffins, Soup

Great place for coffee and excellent baked goods. Nice staff. Very convivial.

Best cinnamon rolls in town, that’s for sure

I had a London Fog with a Grilled Prosciutto, Pear, pesto, and a white cheese.

The sandwich was Excellent.

My husband said it was the best cinnamon bun he has since his mother made them. That's high praise coming from him.

Really fantastic food. Cinnamon bun was the best I'd ever had and breakfast sandwich was excellent