The Boarding House Cafe

3101 31 Ave, Vernon
(250) 545-0117

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Patrick Perry

Let me charge my phone and I love her homemade cookies fresh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Gloria Li

Great food. Nice coffee and delicious cake. People can play board games here. They have lots of options. Kids love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ashley Taylor

I had an absolutely amazing time! The snacks were delicious and the service was just amazing. I didn't get the girls name, but she was absolutely fantastic, kind, bubbly, and overall so good to me and my friend, she made the experience truly wonderful. 10/10 time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

dawn joseph

Great place to escape the heat, grab a smoothie and play games with friends. The staff were friendly and the service was excellent..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Morgyn Ahlefeld

Very cute space with nice selection of drinks, baked goods, and games.

Dilkash Kaur

One of the best cafes in Vernon. I found this really cozy and comfortable space with calm environment. Really liked the friendly behaviour of staff too. I enjoyed my coffee with a great story book along with cozy environment. Must visit place it is.

Kalyim Overton

The Boarding House Café – The Heart of Vernon & Home of the Best Cheesecake You’ll Ever Have

I can’t put into words how much I love The Boarding House Café. It’s not just the welcoming vibe, the perfectly selected music, or the cozy atmosphere (though all of that is spot-on)—it’s the amazing woman behind it all who makes this café unforgettable.

The owner is one of the kindest, most genuine souls you’ll ever meet. She’s not just a talented baker and barista—she’s the heart of this place. Every time I’ve walked in, she’s made me feel completely accepted, never like an outsider. There’s a warmth here you can’t fake. She’s the kind of person who makes the world better just by being in it.

And don’t even get me started on the baked goods—her scones are to die for. Perfect texture, just the right amount of sweetness, they hit that homey, fresh-baked comfort feeling every single time.

But the crown jewel? Her cheesecake. Specifically, I just had the KitKat Chocolate Cheesecake, and wow—what’s normally a dessert that can easily become too rich or overpowering was perfectly balanced. The flavors were layered beautifully, sweet but never too much, indulgent but light enough that I enjoyed every single bite without feeling weighed down. Every aspect of that cake was crafted to perfection.

It’s rare to find a place where the food, the atmosphere, and the people all come together so seamlessly—but this is that place.

I recommend The Boarding House Café to absolutely everyone. Some people out there genuinely deserve all the good things life has to offer—and the owner of this café is one of them. She’s built something special here, and I’ll keep spreading the word every chance I get.

Candace Froese

The savory scone was delicious! Had a coffee and sat in the sun, very relaxed, easy going place with lots of glass windows overlooking the neighborhood.

Debi Reed

Fun place for a social gathering.

Debbie Anne Rivera

Coffee is good with my fave caramel macchiato , and freshly baked bread is awesome... But had to sip a hot chocolate today 😁❤️❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Chocolate Whipped Cream

Jason Danielson

I've been going here with my daughter for years. Since the ownership change I haven't noticed any significant changes other than the staff faces. Keep up the great work, thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kaylem Prefontaine

Excellent service, food, and a great variety of games to play! Will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Manreet Grewal

I have recently visited the cafe and had a really good experience with the customer service and food. The new owners were seemed to be very polite and friendly. They have a really good dessert options and i am really impressed with the baking skills of Ricky. Highly recommended for chill and fun with the games.

Atmosphere: 4

Carla Douglas

I love the staff, they are very cheerful to me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Dawn Johnson

The best cheesecake ever! Love their brownies. Ricky made the most amazing birthday cakes for me at a great price.
Excellent service.

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