Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Duncan
18 restaurant menus in Duncan, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Standout meal at Alderlea Farm Cafe in Duncan, BC, on our way to the ferry. Highlights among our top-notch selections on a terrific menu were the..."
James Bratton
"This is my favorite eating place on Southern Vancouver Island, and that being said, I like many of our restaurants. But the quality of the food,..."
Astri Wright
"Simply a piece of heaven. Food is always a delicacy and the staff/owners are very friendly. Truly dedicated to the service! I would recommend this..."
Alberto Durazo
"Love you so much, Katy, and your wonderful food, stray chicken, view, biodynamic produce, cows full of love and coming there is always a highlight of..."
Jo Stephenson
"Katy is a cooking goddess. The strawberry soup was magical, the cabbage roll divine, and the view,..."
Rachel Goldsworthy
"Visiting from Western Australia, stopped after a wet day whale watching to meet friends. What a magical meal we had. Food was more than amazing and..."
Kel Hackett
"4.5 stars .....would get 5 stars if they were not so busy, waiting was fun exploring the farm, but ran out of cutlery for the soup, it really is a..."
Terri Rodstrom
"It was so calm and serene with the view. The food was outstanding. Could taste the love and passion..."
Sandi Leong
"It's fun, relaxed, healthy, delicious organicSunday night wood fired pizzawell worth a Sunday drive!Great for..."
Colleen Bonney
"Delicious food..beautiful setting.. John and Katy are lovely warm people who grow everything they serve with love and respect right on the..."
Marianna Van De Lagemaat
"What a great little place!! The staff were kind and very accommodating :) Thank..."
Jinny Stevens
"AMAZING!! Delicious homemade pizza, super fast and friendly service, beautiful property. Wish I could visit everyday..."
Megan Salter
"Fantastic experience. We were staying in Duncan for a couple days to escape the mainland. Anderlea Fames Cafe was the perfect spot for pizza, fresh..."
Ryan Leverette
"Had the gfcf veggie pizza and it was DEeeelish!!! Best crust I haver tasted!!!!! They adhere to every sensitivity/allergy you tell..."
Adele Easton
"The Cobble Hill Women's Institute was proud to nominate Katy as Rural Woman of the Year for 2014. The presentation was made by the President of..."
Anthea Archer
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Roy Mathers
"Please please please make the pavlova when you come back from your..."
Catherine Lowther
"I just love this place. It’s a rare trip to Vancouver Island that I don’t visit. The food is all farm-to-table fresh, and made with love. Tip:..."
Ryan “Butch” S
"A perfect combination of amazing food, outstanding views over the valley and gardens, and laid backed comfort. Limited weekend hours make this a..."
Joan Brunger
"I don't know how anyone could give this anything but 5 stars. It's a true and authentic farm to table venue. Excellent food, wood fire pizzas are..."
Nolan Gierc
"The pizza was so yummie! The wait wasn't too long! My husband had the burger and salad, the only thing that would make their menu awesome is some..."
Mariam O.
"Genuine farm to table dining: you can see pretty much everything you're eating, including the animals, from your seat on the patio. And it's all..."
William Pallister
"The food was very good (especially the pizza) and it had a nice atmosphere with a view out onto the farmland. The service was a bit slow and our..."
Summer Smith
"Great food ! Helpful wait staff.Homey place .nice patio with views of the surrounding farmland and hills . Oh , and did I say the food is Great..."
Bob
"Wonderful lunch at the truly, farm to table Alderlea Farm Cafe. Everything is grown and made on the premises - freshest of fresh. True zero mile..."
"Duncan's best kept secret. Quaint little restaurant, great coffee , always fresh. Homemade pastries and awesome muffins. Friendly staff, always..."
Daryn Jestin
"My wife had discovered this place when we had vacationed in Duncan over the first week of Spring Break. My wife amd kids loved their coffees/hot..."
Charn Thandhi
"Hands down the best coffeshop in Duncan, the food is amazing and the staff are beyond friendly and do their best to welcome you into the family. They..."
Tim Sailor
"Great selection of coffees and nibbles. Gluten free options. The medium Americano needed another espresso..."
Maurice Last
"First time to the fish bowl cafe for the wife and I. We both had a wonderful lunch, staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly, the food was..."
Gary Kellington
"The workers here are super friendly and efficient! The coffee is top notch and I always get one of their gluten free muffins. The Cafe is clean,..."
Shirley Van Dyke
"Wonderful local gem. Good coffee, food, and local treats. If you are looking for a nice and quiet spot, tgis is the..."
"a hidden gem, open weekends from late May to December. Soup specials with fresh bread is my go-to meal. I like to treat myself at least once a..."
Teresa.yyj
"One of my favourite stops in Duncan. Devastated they stopped making bread. Breakfast will never be the same. You can’t go wrong but there is..."
Hanniefromtherock
"Me and my family go here every weekend, everything about this place is amazing including the food, location, and staff. If you haven't been here..."
Misshonesty
"Fantastic. Do not miss this. Get there early on Sat. Or Sun. Quiche and scones are amazing. Chicken pot pie the best..."
Michael Stevulak
"This is a hidden Oasis in Duncan . . . worth the drive from Victoria on a sunny after..."
Ron Sherring
"Absolutely delicious!. We came across this quaint European bakery by chance over the weekend and stopped to check it out. I had no idea it was there..."
Elaine
"Very Nice Country Bakery.. All the seats were full with happy customers, so I bought my bread, pastries and coffee and took it home with me. I will..."
Jane Doe
"One of the finest bakeries I've had the pleasure, nay, honour of visiting. To start, the baking is the absolute best I've ever had IN MY LIFE...."
Conor MacLoclen
"Absolutely amazing place to go for a wide range of baked goods, desserts, and brunch/lunch items. So much so that it's very difficult to choose what..."
A S
"Awesome location on the edge of a grassy valley. Large deck is great when weather allows. Bakery is very good. Coffee is self serve airports but ok...."
Si W
"Visited the lovely botanical cidery next door and a customer told us not to miss Saison, the amazing Market Bistro and Vineyard next door and she was..."
Marilyn E
"Saison is a great place to visit on a Saturday or Sunday. It's fame has spread by word of mouth with no advertising so that it is always busy. Along..."
Cam Magnan
"Wonderful locally sourced food items that are freshly made and incredibly delicious! Lovely views. Friendly staff. Definitely a hidden..."
Kathy Chilcott
"It’s such a treat to visit Saison on the weekend. The vineyard is a beautiful setting for tasty baking.
Go at Christmas time for the amazing..."
"I am blown away with how good this all VEGAN cafe is!! We got the cinnamon bun, pizza bun and egg salad sandwich, one bite and we went for more! Lol!..."
Josh E
"Amazing vegan café with tons of healthy and delicious options. The staff were so helpful with giving us some recommendations. I got the vegan BLT..."
Mackenzie Skoller
"Such a great tucked away place for Vegan food. Loved the recipe books on the shelves and the ladies cooking were so sweet to visit with! Loved all..."
S J
"Cafe la vie is a family-run vegan bakery and cafe. They do made-to-order cakes and have a fantastic take-out menu. Seriously amazing baked goods with..."
Robert Mitchell
"Love it. Owners are so polite and accommodating. I go every time I’m passing through Duncan. The Vegan Tofu Scramble, Vegan French Toast, Vegan..."
Mark Nagra
"Vegan owned and operated, this cafe is on a perfectly picturesque downtown/historic area location and is fighting the good fight by providing healthy..."
PlantBase Food
"What a gem of find. Vegan cafe and take home and bake delights. I drove from Victoria and wasn't disappointed. The lovely ladies are truly trying..."
"Amazing service and great beverages! Really cool building too. Highly..."
Tatianna Landry
"Canadiano with two sugars. Best coffee of 2022 so far. Chocolate and dark cherry notes and no nasty acid sourness. Deeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious. Friendly..."
Andrew Bellas
"Good cafe latte and the staff are very friendly. I also love the..."
Beezer333 Beezer333
"I love this place. The coffee is great. The staff are friendly. The patio area is great certainly when the weather is good. This cafe has been a..."
Lillian Henegar
"Love Java World! The food and variety of drinks are great and the staff are very friendly. A bit pricey but considering the quality it's..."
Breanna Lumley
"What a lovely place! The staff is incredibly friendly and the mochas were excellent!
I highly recommend this little beautiful cafe..."
Yael Petel
"Made an unscheduled stop in Duncan needed somewhere to go that wasn't Tim Hortons and this place was awesome. Staff was friendly the coffee was..."
"A very pleasant surprise! Staff were super friendly and the food was very tasty!
A very popular spot in downtown Duncan, and I can see why!
They..."
Derek Gullmes
"Omg...The Arb is a fixture in Duncan. The art in here is worth the visit alone! The staff are like family, the owner a gem. The food is cheerful and..."
Lana Robinson
"Arrived in Duncan, this afternoon. Found this wonderful cafe on a walk downtown. By the time we left we felt like family. Thanks to Darlene/Dar’s..."
Cheryl Hunter
"I had the Vicky Burger with fries and a cold can of Kolsh beer, unbelievably great.
Prices we're low for these inflated times and the patio deck has..."
Danny Johnson
"Every time I get a chance to go here for breakfast or lunch it is always wonderful. The staff are friendly and efficient, the food is perfectly..."
Ian Jones
"Best place to eat in Duncan, hands down! Home cooked meals, decent portions awesome friendly staff. Say "hey" to Dar when you visit the Arbutus..."
Stacey Mackeil
"Comfortable and busy here and we had a great breakfast. Very good coffee and a happy friendly..."
"My family and I were passing through Duncan on our way from Victoria to Nanaimo and wanted to grab a quick soup and sandwich. We searched up the..."
Shelby Broatch
"This is our go-to restaurant for takout lunches - half a sandwich and a cup of soup and I am over-full. Sandwiches on homemade beautiful bread, all..."
Ecoteri
"Cleanest Restaurant in BC! Freshest food you can find too!. I know someone who works with the health inspections, and this place has the consistently..."
Ce_m
"I was on a trip to duncan for the day and was directed to come here and i enjoyed my meal. The service was fast and the guy at the counter was..."
bella
"My brother n his girlfriend and I were searching for a place serving breakfast this morning. Someone on our journey directed us to this sweet lovely..."
TsimshianHoroscope
"Nice operation menu all day varies depending on time of day. Nice little book store to browse. Tables and chairs inside. Washrooms too. Coffee and a..."
Rendell Roberts
"The sandwiches are stacked, and the soups are great. All made in house. Their bread is so soft and fluffy! I especially love the turkey sandwich and..."
Clint Brooks
"Exceeded expectations. The guy was exceptionally helpful in helping us with the order. Would recommend for a lunch over any chain cafe. We’ve got..."
MrCorgh
"The best sandwiches in town can be found here! The staff is always kind and helpful. A local gem..."
"Ricks James street cafe makes pretty good sandwiches. Very nice owner/operator. This place has a very local, homey feel. Small, simple, and fair..."
Cowichan Critiquer
"Outstanding service. Incredibly delicious handcrafted food made in house from high quality locally sourced ingredients. Welcoming atmosphere and..."
Ryan
"This place is great. I stopped in on a road trip from Naniamo to Victoria and was pleasantly surprised. The soup and sandwich combo is worth the..."
Devon Arnold
"Best home made soup and sandwiches. Rick (owner) is alway welcoming and..."
Marie
"What a great sandwich shop! The crew here are awesome, super friendly. Some great sandwiches on the menu, with daily specials as well.
They make..."
Derek Gullmes
"The staff was super friendly and the sandwiches were awesome! Fresh ingredients, well put together! The soup was also amazing! We had the Broccoli..."
KBeth !
"Let me tell you about my new favorite place to eat in Duncan. Handmade from start to finish my sandwich made me not miss red barn... The soup,..."
Eddie Ware
"Every time I go to James street cafe I get the chicken and bacon matzoh melt and sometimes the cheddar broccoli soup on a cold day. I have been going..."
Cutie Potato (Cutiepotato16)
"Without any doubt this is the best sandwich shop in town! All their sandwiches are fresh and homemade when you order, and the service is always..."
Scott Johnson
"Locally owned and operated! The homemade bread and soups are mouth watering! I can't wait to go back! Everything almost can be made into a wrap...."
Pacific Islander
"Heard so much about this sandwich shop and how they make their own bread, I was excited when we got the chance to try it. I had the Reuben (one of..."
Holly Warren
"Best sandwiches ever. All fresh ingredients and homemade..."
"Is it the food or is the wonderful people that work their? Is it the warm inviting smiles or is it the feeling of community when you walk in the..."
Chris Istace
"Is there an option for 10 stars ??!!
My mom and I came across the Garage in 2007 after hiking Mt Tzouhalem in town. We were surprised we had never..."
Samantha Dubinsky
"Best food location in Duncan. Perfect reason to come into town if you're going up or down island. Also the best reason to live in..."
Joel Colin MacGregor
"I live in Calgary now, but this is the first place I go when I come home to Duncan - as well as the place I go to meet up with my friends that I..."
Roxanne Rout
"As a local and a local business owner, it's one of my long time favourite eateries and coffee places. They are the pioneers of providing organic and..."
Jane Spencer
"This is my favourite stop on my drive up island. The best food ever! And the Golden Milk with a shot of ginger makes my day every time...."
Gina Ross
"Great food; friendly service; seems a popular spot for locals and passers through such as myself looking for a nourishing bite and a good cup of..."
Helena Mitchell
"Had the best gluten free pie here! Crust was just like a good wheat flour based crust. Filling was lots of fruit. Most gluten free baking isn't worth..."
Barry N Perkins
"One of my favourite spots on the island! Great staff, & really unique recipes. Fav treat is power ball, or the homemade jams. Quality all around...."
Kimberly McLeod
"I loved this place... the best in Duncan. The people was free and open mind.,I love natural..."
Katxé Gonzalez Garcia
"Best food selection and local homemade food items. Amazing jams and cookies! Love their coffee it's my favourite in town and always meet such amazing..."
Philecia Wynn Isaacson
"It's was great ,fresh healthy breakfast plus good..."
Robyn Paterson
"My wife was born in Duncan 60 years ago. We visited her birthplace for her birthday. We were pleasantly surprised to find such an attractive old town..."
"Good food, with reasonable prices! For 2 drinks, and 2 savoury pastry’s our bill was just over $20.
They however lost a star for how incredibly..."
M. Wilson
"What a nice little coffee shop! Clean, pleasant. Staff were awesome, especially Brenn! She did a great job on the cappuccino and caramel macchiato...."
Craig Smith
"Stopped in for a snack and coffee to go. Everyone is super friendly 💜 I got a mocha with all the trimmings (including chocolate whipped cream!)..."
KJ Picketts
"Fantastically strong coffee with a great selection of pastries, quick lunch, and breakfast items. Great vibe, would love to have been able to stop..."
Leah O'Malley
"Friendly environment, very popular place, coffee is pretty tasty. A while ago I had their sausage rolls and they were really good..."
Selena Labrie
"Wonderful cafe and even better staff. Cute atmosphere. On a scale of Italy, espresso is 6/10. Pretty good for..."
Mitchell Newman
"Love going there with family and sitting around visiting having coffees on the snack just great atmosphere you're never rushed and friendly people..."
Ajet Gagnon
"Great coffee ! Friendly staff !
Relaxing atmosphere , good tunes.
Try the mango or 4 berry smoothie..yum yum😁
Yes of course the food is is..."
"The servers are always cheerful and helpful. Portions are large and the food is good, if not fancy. The place is old a a bit rundown looking, but..."
leora hachey
"Great little place staff allways friendly and willing to accomidate your needs love the simple breakfasts but want to try the Chinese some time as it..."
Neil Rankin
"Hadn't been here in years. Lots of old pictures to reminisce over. Food was good and friendly..."
Brian Lum
"On a chilly Sunday, there I was with cabin fever looking for a place to have fries and gravy while doing some homework. Everything downtown seemed..."
Lisa Parker
"Really. Enjoyed. My. Meal. Great food,,,and. Large..."
Mickey Gagnon
"Great breakfast joint, very old downtown kitchy feel...record store next door..."
MakinA \\ Wake
"Great place to go for some breakfast and coffee. Its a beautiful place in the heart of Duncan. The service was excellent, and the prices were good...."
"This coffee shop has delicious food and drinks (including bubble tea!). The shop itself is cozy, nicely decorated and clean. Very kind staff to..."
Leah Vance
"Excellent bubble tea, sandwiches, baked goods, and service. Other coffee shops in town are more popular but The Tin Cup is, in my opinion, the best..."
satanas luciferii
"A charming coffee shop in a quaint historic architecture inside. Relaxing, comfy, quiet and inviting describes this spot.
I choose Tin Cup as it is..."
Chris Istace
"This place has excellent coffee, and nice decor.
Barristas are always happy, and attentive.
Food is decent too.
Nice chill spot to kill some..."
Barnaby Ryan
"lovely, calm and quiet atmosphere. We enjoyed this delicious treats and good..."
Jason Stephens
"I stopped here for a quick cup of coffee around 7 am. It was one SERIOUSLY good cup of coffee. And the service was cheerful and quick. The..."
"Ridiculously Good! The ladies here make some extremely delicious food with a smile. Good coffee and super tasty treats to go. A touch pricey but well..."
Elvis Parsley
"Great place to grab a meal. Service is very fast and the food is delicious and fresh. Really nice smoothies and coffee drinks as well with reasonable..."
Katherine Alexandra
"Great place for a quick lunch, sandwich, wrap or salad. A good selection of baking including gluten-free. Staff are friendly. Decor is nothing..."
Elaine Bright
"The food is all prepared with love using the best ingredients. The ladies, who work here, are friends in our local community and they shine a bright..."
Bonnie Ell
"Greatest foodie-place in town, this little cafe has super-good food and great catering services, too! They always cater our Christmas Party! / L..."
Lisbeth Plant
"Excellent food and service. Best chai latte ever tasted. They warm your mugs (including BYO mugs) before serving drinks into them, too. Try the Power..."
Radar Hill
"The house salad with chicken and the balsamic vinaigrette is awesome. It's so good I have it every time I go there. Fast service..."
Nancy Fee
"Beautiful decoration and welcoming atmosphere! The food is phenomenal and the staff is friendly. It really is a power..."
"My office loves going to this place every once in a while on cheat day. However we go rarely because it is quite pricey for a pretty small bagel..."
Cassie Mede
"Island Bagel has done something terrible to me. They have made it so I can never eat another bagel that isn't from them ever again. Why are their..."
Taylor Kropp
"Back in " Bagel Heaven". Heard about the orange cranberry bagel a few years ago and finally took the time to find it on an up island day trip. I took..."
Gallows.pole
"Real good soups and vegetarian/vegan alternatives. Sometimes long waits standing in counter..."
Elvis
"Worth It. I love Island Bagel! I think the the customer service is great. Sometimes a little slow, but always friendly. Their prices can often be..."
Jen
"The first time I went to island bagel it brought me back to the days when my mom would walk the dogs over to Mount Royal Bagel and bring home fresh..."
Shi
"Love it!. Everything here is so good. Its always busy at lunchtime, so be prepared to wait. The bagels and sandwiches are excellent and there is a..."
LC Girl
"Wonderful and spacious place with an excellent selection of treats! Had a delicious carrot cake and espresso in their air conditioned dining..."
George Liu
"Great place to have breakfast! What they lack in service ( clearly ), they more than make it up with their FOOD! Yummy breakfast..."
Aiden Arora
"THE BEST BAGELS I HAVE EVERY HAD! (MONTREAL BAGELS DON'T EVEN COMPARE) THEY HAVE SO MANY DIFFERENT OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM AND THE SELECTION OF ADD..."
Maansrover Mann
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