Bees knees Cafe in Vancouver Island

208 Wallace St, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5B3, Canada, Vancouver Island

Overview

Cuisine
  • Cafe
  • Canadian
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Gluten Free Options
  • Vegan Options
Features
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Seating
  • Highchairs Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Good for
  • Families witd children
  • Kids

Restaurant Hours

Monday

9:00 am

Wednesday

9:00 am

Friday

9:00 am

Sunday

9:00 am

Review

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Bees knees Cafe
ST
Steven Thorell
google
11.21.2024
5/5

Amazing place. Owner is very friendly and the atmosphere is just so cozy and wonderful.

Bees knees Cafe
HW
Heather Walker
google
09.18.2018
4/5

This is a small local place with friendly service and good coffee and interesting and good food. Worth a visit

Bees knees Cafe
MP
Millie Pepin
google
09.07.2018
5/5

Such a cozy place, the food is warm and filling and the atmosphere leaves you smiling

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EE
Eddie Englander
google
07.20.2018
4/5

Pleasant spot for a home made soup or sandwich. Great brewed iced tea and lemonade. Vegetable fritters were tasty as well.

Bees knees Cafe
DJ
Dave Jenning
google
07.06.2018
5/5

Genuine staff and delicious Persian dishes!!!

Bees knees Cafe
FL
Fred Larsson
google
06.15.2018
3/5

Small breakfast, no personality

Bees knees Cafe
HW
Hannah Watson
google
05.24.2018
5/5

The coffee, baked goods and other food items are all delicious, and it is a lovely space.

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KL
Kim LeDuc
google
04.18.2018
5/5

Great coffee and wonderful teas at the Bee's Knees Cafe. They make wonderful gluten-free veg and cheese scones which satisfy my need for pastry. Delightful Persian food: sandwiches and soups and baking. A welcoming atmosphere and gorgeous decor. The owners are generous with their space, resources and time. They give back to their community and support efforts to assist those in need. May they receive the same support from our community.

Bees knees Cafe
LG
Layne Goldsmith
google
03.22.2018
5/5

Goood everything here! A favorite of mine; & has outdoor seating & wifi.

Bees knees Cafe
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Alyssa Steinhubl
google
02.19.2018
5/5

Seriously cute. Tons of fresh baked goods and friendly staff plus really delicious espresso drinks and coffee. A great find for an out of towner looking for their daily caffeine fix!

Bees knees Cafe
DJ
Donovan Jenkins
google
02.19.2018
5/5

Fantastic fresh baked goods, good coffee, large open sitting area, kids toy corner... All around a great place. The food menu looks really good too, I just haven't tried it yet.

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TR
T.C. Randall
google
02.12.2018
5/5

Probably my favorite place in Nanaimo to hang out. Frequently busy, but still manages to feel private and warm. I have really missed this place during the lockdown.

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ES
Eric Selley
google
02.03.2018
5/5

Had the breakfast wrap with a coffe, I enjoyed it

Bees knees Cafe
BF
Behzad Forghani Targhi
google
01.18.2018
5/5

You are super lucky if you go there and meet the owner: Shirin, everything else is a bonus. She’ll welcome you with a warm smile and make sure you’ll have a experience of life! The food touches your soul with taste, flavour and colour. The Bee’s Knees can easily become your home out of home in it’s own simple way :-)

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FM
Farhad Moghimehfar
google
10.21.2017
5/5

Nice place to sit down to have food or a coffee and pastry. I really enjoyed the atmosphere/decor inside. They have a corner for kis which is a fantastic idea. I had Ash (Persian Noodle Soup) and eggplant sandwich. Both tasted awesome (try Ash. It’s really good). Their tea menu is also impressive. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Bees knees Cafe
cG
coolayden Gaming
google
10.06.2017
5/5

Amazing chill atmosphere. Food is $$, but it's almost quite a delight to eat even for the prices. It's worth it to check out, even atleast once to see, if you think not well it might surprise you.

Bees knees Cafe
SP
Svea Poulsen
google
10.01.2017
5/5

Amazing fresh muffins. I had the blueberry muffin and it was still warm. Great coffee and the have tasty homemade iced teas. Staff is very friendly. Atmosphere is eclectic.

Bees knees Cafe
MC
Marie Cole
google
09.04.2017
4/5

Darling little place. Very pleasant staff.

Bees knees Cafe
BA
Bri Anna
google
08.18.2017
5/5

Great food and atmosphere

Bees knees Cafe
SA
Samuel Adair
google
08.12.2017
5/5

This place has a very down-to-earth kinda atmosphere. You know the kind of atmosphere only homemade baked cookies and delicious cinnamon buns can create. The staff are super friendly with helpful attitudes. Parking is kitty corner on a busy street makes it difficult to access but if you can make it in it's a must try!

Bees knees Cafe
JT
Jesse Toporowski
google
08.04.2017
5/5

Amazing coffee and great place to bring the kids!!

Bees knees Cafe
BJ
Bobbi Jo
google
07.25.2017
5/5

Wrap was so tasty and the ice tea was very refreshing and different than any I've ever had! Cool little cafe I really enjoyed it.

Bees knees Cafe
JR
Jesus Rivera
google
07.15.2017
2/5

good coffee, good location, but the acoustics of the place is not very good: too noisy.

Bees knees Cafe
Šárka V
google
07.04.2017
5/5

Tasty, style place, fast and nice staff

Bees knees Cafe
LH
Laura Healey
google
06.26.2017
5/5

This cafe has the most amazing food. If you visit Nanaimo it's 100% worth a visit for breakfast or lunch! YUM

Bees knees Cafe
GC
Gemma Cagney
google
06.06.2017
5/5

So delicious! Even the side salad was super tasty. A great option for a lighter, middle Eastern style breakfast 🤤

Bees knees Cafe
MM
Malcolm MacKay
google
04.22.2017
5/5

This place is a somewhat hidden gem in downtown Nanaimo. Everything is great, great food, reasonable prices and friendly service.Baked goods are particularly good. Best muffins in Nanaimo.

Bees knees Cafe
RS
Robert Simpson
google
04.22.2017
5/5

Awesome food and people... Love this place.

Bees knees Cafe
FC
Fay Condron
google
04.17.2017
5/5

I had a breakfast wrap and it was amazing!I loved the it had great flavor, the eggs were perfect. I will go back again .Thank You Bee's Knees!

Bees knees Cafe
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Fatemeh Shakhsesalim
google
03.25.2017
5/5

Great food, lovely space, corner for kids to play and keep busy. Lots of positive energy. I always get to meet interesting people there or bump into an old friend. Try their Ash. It is fabulous.

Bees knees Cafe
DK
Don Kranenburg
google
03.07.2017
5/5

Excellent coffee, home baked everything and all served with a smile. Lovely people.

Bees knees Cafe
BS
Barb Smith
google
01.25.2017
4/5

Good place to get a group together. The coffee is good (I had a latte) and they have a nice sized patio. Parking is no problem (free 2 hour parking on the street right in front of the shop.)

Bees knees Cafe
HB
Helen Burn
google
10.27.2016
5/5

HANDS DOWN BEST CAFE IN TOWN. Very cute interior accompanied by warm and friendly staff. Chicken pesto sandwich is top notch. You won’t be disappointed if you visit them.

Bees knees Cafe
SM
Sierra Marini
google
10.16.2016
4/5

Latte & pesto grilled cheese were delicious! Flavour options are limited, but with good coffee you do not need it. Atmosphere is great . The packaging for sandwiches and wraps are super cute with hand written notes on them. The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars , is the girl who works the counter/cash. She always seems so disinterested, tired, annoyed, etc. Sighing , rubbing her face , tapping the counter. I avoided writing a review for a while , because I figured "we all have off days, it happens", but I have been there a few times and she's always the same. Makes me wonder if the environment isn't as awesome for their employees as it is for the customers. All in all I highly recommend and will certainly return. Hopefully I can update this to 5 stars .

Bees knees Cafe
VB
Viraat BK Thammanna
google
10.12.2016
4/5

It's a nice neighbourhood community cafe. Located at the corner of Wentworth and Wallace Street by Nanaimo downtown. There is also a speciality designer clothing store attached next door, but you can access through this cafe. Family and children friendly atmosphere. The owner is a lady of Iranian origin hence you see some Persian stuff. Food and price is average, portion size should have little more than what they serve now (portion v/s price). Good ambiance and friendly staff.

Bees knees Cafe
JU
Jackie Unsworth
google
09.10.2016
5/5

Really friendly staff. The food and drinks never disappoint. Highly recommend this cute cafe !!!

Bees knees Cafe
ML
Macio Luko
google
08.16.2016
4/5

Very cozy setting and a large patio. Would certainly go back.

Bees knees Cafe
BR
Bill Robertson
google
08.16.2016
5/5

I love the africano here. Highly recommend coming here on a afternoon saturday

Bees knees Cafe
MS
Monir Shahzeidi
google
08.11.2016
5/5

What a wonderful place for all ages. Very welcoming and homey environment. You can sit in this beautiful cafe for hours. Tasty sandwiches and specially Iranian soup (Aash) are amazing. Shirin the owner of this place is very nice and friendly. Once you step in you feel you are at home. Very suitable for families with kids, friends who want to chat in a cozy place. I recommend it to everyone.

Bees knees Cafe
JW
Jessica Woodrow
google
08.10.2016
5/5

Bees Knees catered my wedding at short notice and it was absolutely amazing. Knowing what we know now (that they even do catering, let alone how delicious it was), they definitely would have been our first choice. Thank you Shirin and Behzad for your kindness and generosity throughout the process. Now I will go feast on the leftovers :)

Bees knees Cafe
LA
Laura Augustine
google
08.09.2016
5/5

The best coffee shop in town to bring your kids. The owners and people who work there are fantastic. Food is quite good, coffee is delicious.

Bees knees Cafe
K
google
05.16.2016
5/5

Delicious, affordable food and they have a great selection of hot and cold drinks. I love their teas.

Bees knees Cafe
LB
Lily Beigi
google
04.11.2016
5/5

Super friendly staff and you must try the tea...

Bees knees Cafe
RG
Rick Genovese
google
03.26.2016
5/5

Great food, amazing coffee, kids play area, couldn't be better 🤸‍♂️

Bees knees Cafe
HB
Horst Backe
google
03.20.2016
5/5

Comfortable atmosphere. Friendly service. Good food and drink made on site. Family friendly. Community minded. Love it!

Bees knees Cafe
CL
Chrys LoScerbo
google
03.05.2016
5/5

Yet again, absolutely loved this cafe for meeting over lunch. Everything on the menu is delicious, staff are lovely, and I am so thankful for their empowerment of hiring people of diverse abilities, showing local artists/speakers/creatives work and supporting local start up companies!

Bees knees Cafe
JW
Jessica Wan
google
03.03.2016
5/5

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good!!! Try the brekfast cookie and the french pres roast.

Bees knees Cafe
S&
Stephen & Maureen Goddard
google
01.10.2016
5/5

A group of 16 of us recently booked a lunch at The Bees Knees, and we were all extremely delighted with the exotic Persian dishes Shirin especially prepared for us. From the incredibly tasty and unusual Potato Salads and eggplant dishes for starters, through the wonderfully cooked main Chicken & rice dish, to the amazing desserts, including the mouth watering Lemon Bar and Chocolate slice! We would all definitely be going back for further functions. On a regular note, we often use the Bees Knees as our go to very friendly, community oriented Coffee Shop. The coffee and her regular lunch fare are always delicious! This place is truly a hidden gem!

Bees knees Cafe
BA
Bianka Auger-B.
google
01.05.2016
5/5

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Amazing tasty homecooked sandwiches, soups, desserts and more. The service is amazing. The owner is such an amazing human being. We even got a free muffin! The only downside is that we live on the other side of the continent so it was a one time experience that was rushed because of our ferry departure. Much thanks from Québec. ☺🌎💜

Bees knees Cafe
MH
Mike Hample
google
01.01.2016
5/5

One of my favorites! Great coffee, good gluten free options. It's a small place that can get quite busy which means a but of a wait for food sometimes but always worth it!!

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