31 Best Coffee Shops in Nanaimo

“very nice little cafe with lots of greenery.“

“great spot. delicious coffee, gluten-free treats!“

“Really nice place & great service“

“Rishu and Cassie are both wonderful in providing us a warm service this morning. These type of people who are cheerful to greet everyone are a total gem. Thank you!

Every time I am here we are treated well. Congratulations to the whole team. Special mention to the following: Edward(dynamic personality), Christian(always cheerful), Anne(so accommodating) Babelyn and Rowena are always wonderful. Thank you guys! Such a great team!“

“Really nice place & great service“

“Delicious food and drink. Great customer service.“

“Nice staff,friendly almost immediate acknowledgment“

“Was looking for an authentic Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo! My top 3 go-to's in Nanaimo were all closed on a Monday when they are supposed to be open per their hours, what can you do. Did a bit of searching and one site gave an honorable mention to Serious Coffee. Ordered a sweetheart latte (vanilla and cinnamon), meant to get the black forest, also had a Nanaimo bar of course and a carrot pineapple loaf frosted. Lets start with the good. The Carrot pineapple loaf was incredible. Didn't need the icing as the loaf itself was dense yet moist. Chock full of raisins, carrot but not a whole lot of pineapple. Amazing. The nanaimo bar left something to be desired. The bottom (coconut) layer was extremely dense, very coconuty. The custard was more grainy than smooth and silky and the top chocolate layer was the usual, chocolatey goodness. The latte was very subtly flavoured, I feel like the black forest would have been much more delicious. I won't be back as I've had better Nanaimo bars and coffee elsewhere, but like the site I read, honorable mention is about accurate. If everything else is closed this place will suffice. All 3 items costed $15 and change. Not bad in this day and age.“

“The vault is the coolest location in Nanaimo and going there is an experience. This spot is popular with locals and with tourists, as one of the best venues in town as well as just the coolest spot. The staff are amazing and the food is awesome. If it's poppin in there will you wait a bit? Yes, but that's because it is well loved.“

“Just your average Starbucks, the coffee may not be as great as some cafe’s in town, but it’s still good and consistent! Service was great, kind staff, and a clean store.

Vegetarian options: Limited but some options

Dietary restrictions: One GF sandwich option

Parking: It’s Vancouver, parking is always a struggle

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“

“Had an americano and delicious gluten-free almond blueberry tart, and my mom had a pot of tea with raspberry cheesecake she said was to die for :) great ambience, very accommodating staff and I’d definitely go again soon!“

“Every time i visit this tim hortons im always greeted and served with a smile. If i had to shout out one person it would be that one new hire i never quite got his name, but he is always so sweet and understanding! will definitely recommend this location to my friends and i WILL be coming back!!!“

“Just wanted to congratulate the workers that were working during the day on November 27th. I don’t usually review bad customer service but I will admit I’ve had questionable customer service and food quality (drinks just tasted way different than other locations) here but the workers today were super nice and attentive and friendly and the drink was definitely made with love and care because it tasted amazing and not so carelessly made like some of the times I’ve been here. The ladies (and one man) working today were also very efficient, more so than I’ve seen in the past. The wait was still a bit long, but I don’t mind since there’s always only 2-3 people running the whole shop, but if you’re the girl with the glasses and dark brown hair working, your drink rocks! I was very pleased :) Hope you get all the things you want in life!“

“This place is great!!! Food is awesome, service is great and reasonable prices! Highly recommended“

“I had just walked 18km and was needing a coffee and sitdown. I came across a Tim Hortons, and I thought, mmm, I'd rather have Starbucks. So, I checked and found one 1.5 km away, I kept walking. I got myself my favourite coffee, Decaff Americano Misto with oat milk and sat in a comfy chair, it was worth the walk.“

“I got a pumpkin spice latte and my wife had a matcha latte. The service was great and the drinks were also great (best we've had in a long time). I also bought some beans and cant wait to try them at home (but they smell really good so i have high hopes).“

“I just paid $7.50 for a medium-sized cold coffee and they want to charge an additional $1.75 for one pump of vanilla. who can afford that and how can u afford the tip. wow expensive and I prefer cold McDonald's coffee.“

“I had a gluten free vegan cupcake and it was delicious! The icing was light and creamy. I will definitely be going back for more!“

“I randomly stopped here on my way home after work, and picked up dinner. Jennifer was the one who handed me my order at the window both times, and she had a warm and kind smile. Thank you Jennifer, just your smile added so much to the experience.“

“super good, huge servings, great service, and great atmosphere. We would go back there again.“

“It’s a coffee shop in a ferry terminal. You are paying more due to location.
The snacks are ok. Sandwiches, muffins etc. but over priced. The coffee is good, I have no complaints and the service was friendly and fast. If nothing else you can get a hot cup of good coffee.“

“Had a really nice BLT and coffee, great service Thanks“

“This little coffee shop is perfect for those waiting for the ferry.Prices are reasonable. Coffee is decent, and the snacks are yummy.Staff are friendly and efficient. Washrooms are clean and nearby.There's seating inside and outside. I prefer outside to enjoy the ocean air.“

“Had been told Reds was the place to go for nanaimo bars. I'm sorry... it's not....it's Bocca Cafe. Tried the blackcurrant and lavender because the salted caramel was out. It was a heavenly surprise. We leave tomorrow but if we had found this place sooner we would have been in to try all the flavours. Savoury offerings also looked incredible....
Friendly and welcoming staff. Small space but lovely atmosphere.“

“Great cup of coffee. I really needed it and the service was fast and efficient. I can’t remember the gals name behind the bar, but when she saw me in my uniform repeatedly glancing at my watch, she must have figured I was running behind. She quickly got my stuff together and eased my stress. Great service.
Also, the bathroom was very clean“

“While visiting Nanaimo last week I had the immense pleasure of being served by McKayla & Phoenix. They were so personable and friendly. The service was fantastic and the conversation great!! My pumpkin pie latte was delicious!! I can’t wait to go back!! ☕️☕️☕️“

“I placed my first order on the Saturday of a a long weekend and it was shipped first thing Tuesday and at my door by Friday. The mugs were perfection: exactly as advertised, an excellent price and quality. Packaged expertly for shipping, they arrived in perfect order with 3 free tea samples. I couldn’t be happier with this company.“

“Exceptional service! I even got some gorgeous latte art!“

“Everything is good here except for one thing, hence the markdown. This is a very busy location and there is often a long line up. Tim’s which makes it difficult for anyone with mobility issues. Lacking seats at the door or a take number system is a fault all over Western Canada, so it is just an indicator of lack,of respect for the elderly in general. However, Parksville is a retirement area, so I expect more from owners there. Also they used to have good soup, which is my favourite snack, but this changed a couple of years ago and it’s no longer worth the cost. It’s not bad, just thin and boring.

Dietary restrictions: Allium allergy and sensitivity is common (2-10% of the population) but totally unrecognized. I’m reduced to eating desert when I eat out. I wish a popular franchise like Tim’s would take up the cause. In the UK they have allergy codes on all their menus. An idea whose time has come in Canada.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level but no other particular help for the elderly.“

“Mckayla and Alex are seriously the absolute best. They made the best frap I have ever had from starbees ! And we have been all over the country ordering for years. Also some of the best customer service I have ever gotten. These two deserve a raise. The are model employees with a up beat friendly attitude that makes coming to the location fun. Also Bentley says thanks for the pup cup!!“