4 Best Cafes in Tofino

“One of our favourite coffee spots we tried during our stay. The coffee was smooth, creamy, and really well balanced without being too acidic. We also thought the prices were very reasonable, especially for the quality of the coffee.

We really loved how intentional they are with everything. You can tell there’s a lot of love and care that goes into what they do, not just with the beans and the coffee, but even in the little details of the cups which were so cute!

Unfortunately, the cashier wasn’t particularly welcoming when we ordered, but the barista who made our drinks was the complete opposite, really friendly, bubbly, and welcoming. Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and would definitely come back!“

“Best breakfast croissant!“

“The čukʷaa haʔuk Cafe which is pronounced as CHOO-kwa ha-OOK is located on The Clayoquot Campus and located within the Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens.

What really stood out to me though was the passion and passion Chef Lisa Ahier had for her food.
I didn’t realize when coming here that Chef Lisa was actually on Dragons Den in 2020. Though I didn’t try her Chowder, sadly, I heard her Wild Salmon Chowder is amazing and definitely worth a try. I personally got the Polenta Fries and a Latte with a Vanilla Shot and holy, they were both great!

I had a chance to talk with Chef Lisa briefly and she is very kind, passionate and sticks to her values which is very admirable. She mentioned that she makes sure her employees get a living wage and she puts quality over quantity, which many don’t do in businesses.

Overall, I had a lovely time here and it was a lovely experience!“

“Yes it's expensive. What were you expecting? You're in a tourist town in Canada where minimum wage is a livable wage and property taxes are higher than Mt. Everest. They wiped an outdoor patio table and chairs for us so we could sit outside with our dog. All the staff were super attentive and friendly. The design is very nice and the view is spectacular. If you're in the area and are wanting to go to an upscale place, stop looking, you've found it, it's here. Just go, you'll love it“