From small takeaway counter to full restaurant, Gabriel's has improved over the years while growing to become one of the top dining choices in downtown Nanaimo. Appreciate the dedication to sourcing local ingredients and the bowling alley tables are wicked. Rice bowls, wraps, salads, all top-notch. Kudos to Gabriel and his crew!
Absolutely one of the best places to eat in Nanaimo. I don’t live in town anymore but make a point of going in once or twice every time that I am.
Such a warm welcome from the hostess as soon as we crossed the threshold. The cashier who took our order was also so patient and polite.
What delicious breakfasts! I had the best hash ever and vegan at that…so many tasty ingredients. My husband enjoyed the Mt Benny which he declared excellent as well. We will be returning!
Fan-freaking-tastic! Great service, delicious food. The pancakes are some of the best we’ve ever had. I tried the Ian Special? Favourite? With the black bean corn cakes. I assumed they would be cornmeal cakes but they weren’t but I was a-okay because what they were was delicious. Don’t be afraid to branch out from your normal breakfast pick.
You order at the counter and then the bring it to your table. Not sure what to pick? Just ask.
Even though it was busy, very polite, quick service. Excellent hash special and London fog. Would highly recommend.
As a vegetarian, I love the options and choices here. For many restaurants and cafe's veg and vegan options are a side note. They are well thought out and intentional here. Well done
Michael G. Khmelnitsky
+4
Although this place is usually extremely busy and I don't really care for the order-at-the-counter system too much, the food here can't be beat!
For whatever reason, I actually haven't been here since the pandemic started, but then I went back and had some of the most delicious soup and a hearty and satisfying curry bowl. There are many menu items to choose from, and this place is good for everything from a quick lunch to a proper dinner.
I highly recommend Gabriel's Café to everyone. Come early; come often!
Delicious food. Great looking menu items, so I'll have to come back soon to try some more.
A very busy restaurant, so try to avoid usual restaurant rush times.
Staff work quickly to keep tables cleared for more people. And the food is served pretty quick too.
Priced a little higher than I normally pay, but it's great value for money. Not to mention the restaurant is very active is supporting the less fortunate in our community.
Gabriel’s Cafe: Excellent food with great staff. Things are a bit different in that you grab a menu clipboard- order/pay and wait at a table (rather than full table service). If I had to use the word “vibe” I’d say it’s excellent here. Nice decor, upbeat and open room in the heart of Nanaimo’s business and shop areas. There’s lots to do in this neighbourhood. Pleasant buskers, some jugglers, and free spirits inhabit this snappy little street.
Such a cute and delicious cafe! The atmosphere is very trendy and everything is locally sourced within the cafe. Their ingredients come from local farmers and they use only free range eggs. Prices are reasonable and you do get a large portion for the amount that you are paying! Service is great and our waitress was very polite. This place does get very busy so either be ready to wait for a long time or come early!
Needs another non dairy milk like almond milk. Then it would be perfect!
We ordered the Simple Plan breakfast and added the coconut milk pancakes with extra bacon.
It took awhile for the food to come. Warning the pancakes take a little longer. So be prepared.
Once the food came, everything was great. The pancakes were really good. I think the coconut milk adds a nice flavour
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