28 Best Coffee Shops in Nanaimo

“very nice little cafe with lots of greenery.“

“A health care provider recommended this coffee shop while I was waiting for a friend at the hospital. Am so glad I tried it out! delicious muffin that was fresh out of the oven and a tasty iced vanilla latte! highly recommend“

“Kind staff, fresh from the oven gluten-free scone (!), great coffee. Thank you!!! 😊“

“Definitely one of my favourite coffee shops. I visit regularly- the staff are very friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is always relaxed and welcoming. The coffee is first class!“

“As a group of six we were delighted to find such a lovely place to stop for brunch. Dropping our son at university was the reason for our visit. Rick the manager went out of his way to chat with us and help explain what was available. Three of us had breakfast ciabatta, a ham/cheese panini and two lots of waffles. All delicious. Drinks were good, place was spotless. Staff not overly engaging but polite. Rick thanked us for visiting which was a really nice touch. We will return. Many thanks.“

“Huge thanks to Ivy for the fantastic service today! She is always so bright, welcoming, and genuinely polite, no matter how busy the drive-thru gets. Getting my morning coffee with a side of great customer service completely starts the day off right. Thanks, Ivy!“

“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.“

“A health care provider recommended this coffee shop while I was waiting for a friend at the hospital. Am so glad I tried it out! delicious muffin that was fresh out of the oven and a tasty iced vanilla latte! highly recommend“

“Today was our first time trying out Waffle🧇 Magic🪄and it was absolutely DELICIOUS😋 Definitely the first of many more🙂Hidden gem💯“

“By far the best coffee I have ever had. My friend and I got a chai latte and a mocha, both were insanely good and unique in their own ways. The service was incredible, very friendly, very welcoming. Creamy, deep, dark, rich—if you want a coffee that's worth every cent, I'd recommend this.“

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

“The perfect way to start your day in Nanaimo! That first sip put me in a great mood that lasted all morning. Perfectly crafted coffee, cozy atmosphere, and a spot that clearly takes its craft seriously. Right on Commercial Street in the heart of the Arts District — easy to find, hard to leave. Highly recommend! ☕“

“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!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A cozy and relaxing spot to unwind for about an hour. I really enjoyed the cappuccino — rich and perfectly made — along with a delicious dessert. The atmosphere is calm and comfortable, with friendly staff and pleasant seating.

The only downside was the washroom cleanliness, which could use some attention. Overall, a lovely experience and definitely worth stopping by for a coffee break in Nanaimo.“

“This is our go to coffee shop! Great cinnamon buns and muffins! Lovely atmosphere and staff!“

“Nice staff,friendly almost immediate acknowledgment“

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

“All in all, I think that this is the best coffee shop situated in Nanaimo. I may be biased, but the atmosphere makes you enjoy your delicious coffee even more than one could believe. I loved the richness of the dark roast blend, and the creaminess of the amazing lattes, not to mention the artwork attached to it. You can almost be certain that the crew makes sure to put in more time and effort into their creations and skills. Please be sure to visit when in the area, or when headed to one of the close by islands. Immaculate service! Thanks to the amazing Artigiano team.“

“THEIR CUPCAKES ARE SO GOOD. I'm soo happy they have vegan gluten-free options that have good flavour and are moist and delicious 😭❤️🥹 And love the extra sprinkles ;)“

“They went to a lot of trouble to make it an enjoyable experience The tea was brewed to perfection This place is really a good tea shop!“

“I wanted to find the best Nanaimo bar in Nanaimo and this place is a contender for that title. I tried the blackberry lavender bar. It had a nice light crust with a generous layer of filling and chocolate on top. The iced pina colada matcha was also a refreshing twist on the usual iced matcha flavours. Worth checking out!!!“

“Thank you to the people that were working today (may24) at 9:30! to the baristas- you all were so sweet and helpful! Thank you so much for the compliment on my sandwich bag, and shoutout to the guy stocking stuff- behind the scenes work shouldn’t go unnoticed.“

“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.“

“Thanks for my Birthday gift. Tried your breakfast bacon Gouda sandwich, delicious😘👌 Can’t afford it too often though. Just a special treat:-) My daughter treated me to an Almond Chai Tea Latte, that also was delicious!“

“Good location for when I go for my walks plus friendly staff...😎“

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

“I spent an hour or so there drinking amazingly wonderful assam organic tea - I’m British so I know a cup of tea I think. It was the best tea ever and the staff were super friendly and helpful - highly recto end plus food looked fab - will be back - special place and away from the good court! Near washrooms though. Great seat. Go there or be square - across from Sephora David“

“Excellent customer service and food.
Around 12:17 a white boy took my order and he made it exact same ice latte which i was expecting and the egg wrap was fantastic perfectly grilled and also the girl who made the wrap was amazing.
Thanks to Both of you guys
Appreciate your hard work😇
You just made my day“