Selby’s Bunker Coffee & Gifts

Welcoming. Fresh coffees and yummy treats.

Ever since my first visit, I've loved coming to this wonderful cafe! The atmosphere is so welcoming and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful.

I usually get the breakfast bagel, house salad, strawberry banana smoothie, and some baked treats— all so fresh and delicious! 😋✨

They have a lovely patio. A perfect spot to enjoy your food and drinks, especially when the sun is out.

The owner, Jason, is a sweetheart! He's so kind and wholesome— always making sure that everyone has an awesome experience.

Whenever you can, be sure to check out this local cafe and gift shop! 🩵☕🛍️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A quick shout-out to Selby's Bunker Coffee & Gifts! This place is an absolute gem. My all-time favorites are their salmon sandwich, garden salad, and strawberry smoothie! I enjoy them very much. They have fantastic menu, drinks and other treats as well—they have so many options, and everything is fresh and delicious. It's more than just a coffee shop. The vibe is so welcoming and cozy, and the gift shop is full of the coolest, most unique stuff from local businesses. It's the perfect spot to grab a great drink and find a one-of-a-kind gift. The leadership of the owner, Jason, is the heart of this place. Definitely worth a visit! Highly recommend! 💖

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Serious safety incident handled poorly, won’t be back.

While sitting on the patio with my family, a board snapped under my disabled father as he sat down, nearly causing him to nearly to fall. He caught himself, but the jolt caused severe back pain — bad enough that he ended up in the ER that night.

I reported it to staff immediately, and the baker said she’d tell the owner (who was on cash). We stayed for quite a while afterward, but no one, including the owner, ever came out to check on my dad or the hazard. Two nearby customers jumped up to help, and with my mom, we moved the table ourselves. We discovered the boards were loose along the flowerbed.

The owner’s later response focused more on the patio than my dad’s wellbeing, he didn't even ask how my dad was doing. He also said the tables are “supposed” to be in a certain spot, yet nothing was done to secure them. Accidents happen, but safety and customer care should come first. In this case, neither did.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Cute store, good coffee

I have purchased a couple of iced latte over the last couple of weeks. They have had coffee grounds in them. I have noticed that the coffee grounds coming out of the portafiller basket is very sloppy, not in the form of a puck, as it should be. This has happened in July of 2025.

Waited forever for a sub par breakfast sandwich. I can only browse for SO LONG. They literally forgot about me. Also I paid $21 for the breakfast sandwich plus a vanilla latte and tipped. They didn’t even start making my sandwich until after I waited there for at least 30 minutes. I finished drinking my latte waiting. I left so annoyed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great coffee and food; combined with a quirky and fun gift shop with local specialties. Worth a stop on the way to or from the beach.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Coffee was not good enough for the price 😕

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Wonderful independently owned cafe. Coffee drinks are all espresso based. Usually a good selection of baked treats. Excellent gift shop with many unique items.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a lovely spot! Locally owned, great food and drinks, and just an overall chill atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The environment is so warming, the staff is second to none and the coffee is excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great coffee selections and the staff are super friendly. Lots of handmade nova scotia crafts from different creators

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Very cute coffee shop in Cole Harbour! Great coffee lots of options and such a cute store.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

If the service was any slower, I’d have evolved into a fossil. Coffee was okay though — probably brewed with the tears of disappointed customers.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1