The Cafe

ESPRESSO BAR & CAFE

More Than Just 

a Coffee Stop

Located between Qualicum and Coombs, we’re a little café with a lot going on. We roast our coffee in-house, make our meals from scratch, and have dangerously talented pastry chefs keeping the bakery case full of deadly desserts.

Come for a great coffee, stay for lunch, and treat yourself to something sweet. You’ll find friendly humans behind the counter, a bustling little café full of regulars and new faces, and enough parking for everything from your hatchback to your motorhome.

Family owned, locally loved, and never too serious — except about the coffee.

Our Menu

Freshly Made. Always Delicious.

All Day Breakfast

Local Sourdough Toast
Comes with whipped butter. Add jam, peanut butter or cream cheese.
Ham Breakfast Sandwich
Baked scrambled egg, black forest ham and cheddar cheese on a toasted english muffin
Veggie Breakfast Sandwich
Baked scrambled egg, tomato, spinach and cheddar cheese on a toasted english muffin
Farmers Breakfast Sandwich
Baked scrambled egg, pork sausage patty, tomato, spinach and cheddar cheese on a toasted english muffin
Breakfast Panini
Baked scrambled egg, bacon, feta cheese, tomato, spinach and cheddar cheese on a toasted ciabatta bun
Ham Breakfast Wrap
Black forest ham, baked scrambled egg, roasted potatoes, red onion, mild salsa and cheddar cheese grilled in a flour tortilla

Lunch

Crunchy Cashew Thai Wrap
Shredded carrots, cabbage, romaine, rice noodles, house made peanut sauce, cilantro and roasted cashews grilled in a flour tortilla
California Club Wrap
Seasoned chicken, bacon, guacamole, tomato, romaine, mayo and cheddar cheese grilled in a flour tortilla
Roast Turkey and Brie Panini
Roasted turkey breast, brie cheese, baby spinach and cranberry mugo on a toasted ciabatta bun
Chicken Pesto Panini
Seasoned chicken, bacon, tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, cheese and pesto mayo on a grilled ciabatta bun.
Three Cheese Panini
Feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese and garlic butter grilled on a ciabatta
Chipotle Chicken Burrito
Chipotle chicken, mashed & seasoned black beans, rice, red onion, mild salsa, white sour cream and cheddar cheese grilled in a flour tortilla
Roasted Yam Burrito
Roasted yams, quinoa, seasoned corn and black beans, toasted pumpkin seeds, mild salsa, cheddar cheese and cilantro grilled in a flour tortilla

Smoothies

PB&J
Dark cherries, bananas, natural peanut butter, hemp hearts, almond milk
Green Zinger
Mango, spinach, lime, ginger, coconut water
Island Sunrise
Peaches, strawberries, bananas, coconut milk, orange juice

Something for the Kids

Chicken Quesadilla
Baked chicken, cheddar and mozzarella cheese grilled in a tortilla with a side of sour cream
Baby Burrito
Baked chicken, mashed & seasoned black beans, rice, cheddar cheese and sour cream grilled in a tortilla
Kids Grilled Cheese
Melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese on a toasted ciabatta bun

Ask about our soup of the day!

House Salad
FULL / SIDE
Side Sauces
SALSA | SOUR CREAM | SRIRACHA |
FRANK’S | PEANUT SAUCE | MAYO


Please call to place an order

(250) 752-5343

CAFE HOURS

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Our Cafe

Local Favourites

There is something for everyone on our menu, with plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options.

Orange Mocha

Orange Mocha

Caramel Cheesecake Bar

Caramel Cheesecake Bar

Chicken Pesto Panini

Chicken Pesto Panini

Cinnamon Latte

Cinnamon Latte

Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwich

Raspberry Ice Cream Sandwich

Chipotle Chicken Burrito

Chipotle Chicken Burrito

Veggie Breakfast Sandwich

Veggie Breakfast Sandwich

Green Zinger

Green Zinger

Farmers Breakfast Sandwich

Farmers Breakfast Sandwich

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INLAND ISLAND HWY
ALBERNI HWY
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2701 Alberni Hwy,
Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1X1

A vintage-style cream and red thermos bottle stands next to a black paper coffee cup with a white lid on a rustic wooden table, with a striped blanket and a blurred outdoor background.

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