7 Best Coffee Shops in Nelson

“We went for a quick grab breakfast in the morning. Asked them to customise our breakfast sandwiches and they did it amazingly. The chai lattes and the americano were amazing too. The cookie and baked goods section looked too good.
Service was pleasant. The girl taking orders had a big smile while taking orders and inspite it being so busy.“

“Heart of nelson. Would consider going there just for the building and grounds. Patio is closed during winter but still very pretty to look at. Small covered area to the side remains open.

Really enjoy their spicy chai and peanut butter energy ball. Great coffee beans too. Used throughout the kootenays.“

“Sky-Lea is a truly incredible caretaker and educator. We were fortunate enough to vacation in Nelson with our entire family (grandparents, sibling-in-laws, and kiddos) and stubbled upon Acorn + Oak Childcare on the Nelson tourism website.

She was so fantastic with our 2 year old and allowed the rest of the fam to spend time on the mountain together without having to worry about him having a wonderful time, getting a nap, etc. She's truly fantastic. Can't recommend highly enough.“

“Delightful, casual, local cafe with history in the area. Charlie & Daylen served us the featured sandwich (breakfast burrito) & our coffees. We probably could have shared the burrito it’s so hearty & big! Come with an appetite. They serve no.6 coffee (also a locally brewed brand) and feature a local artist on a gallery wall. A great spot for a Baker Street hang. I even stuck around to get some work done after my lunch meeting.“

“Beautiful historic hotel. Great food. Community oriented. Nostalgic atmosphere. I love going to the Hume and recommend this spot to anyone at anytime.“

“I stop by the Starbucks in Nelson fairly often—usually during the busy morning rush or a bit later in the afternoon—and most of the time, the service is great. Some of the younger baristas can come off a bit snobbish now and then, but whenever I’m helped by the short-haired barista, it’s always a smooth and positive experience.

She’s consistently kind, focused, and professional—even when I’m ordering multiple drinks during their busiest hours. You can tell she genuinely cares about what she’s doing and treats everyone with respect.

Only thing missing is the option to leave a tip—I’d definitely leave one for service like that.“

“Some of the best hotdogs and milkshakes ever! Their milkshakes are very decent size (two big scoops) so make sure you are not too full! Great staff and awesome patio to enjoy the weather. Lots of free parking in the residential area behind at the top of the hill.“