Welcome to Shawnigan House Coffee + Chocolate

“ Such a cute little gem tucked away, recommend their hot mocha! The owner is a hard working, kind man … little local shops like this deserve much praise! Definitely will be back soon. ”

“ A charming and welcoming coffee shop that is a cultural and community gathering place. A sense of passion and pride are felt when you walk in the door. This visit as it is December I had a seasonal egg nog latte that was extremely tasty. I sat along the front window bench that allowed me to enjoy the sunshine and also see all the local art that the cafe is decorated in. So many local items are for sale here too, from tea and locally roasted coffee beans to mugs and art pieces. I will need to return to sample the wide selection of chocolates crafted right there in the coffee shop. It should also be mentioned there is an adjoining bakery to the coffee shop that has amazing choices. I opted for the massive apple strudel which was a good choice to go with my egg nog latte. ”

“ Lovely little coffee shop in the heart of sleepy Shawnigan Lake village. Flat white was solid. The little dipped orange chocolate treat was delicious. Owners are chatty, making us visitors feel welcome. Prices not posted for much of what’s on offer but no complaints about the final bill. ”

“ I recently had to drive a group down from the comox valley to shawnigan lake and drop them off and then pick them up 6 hours later. I knew I needed a coffee and came across a neat convenience store right near the lake , but just didn’t feel like the gas station / convenience store coffee on this day so I googled “best coffee in shawnigan Lake” and got a direct hit with Shawnigan House Coffee and chocolate ! Well!! Let me tell you !!! After sitting down with a caramel latte and starting light chat with a few customers and the staff, I found myself in the exact spot 4 hours later !!! I read an amazing paper, I bought some local art from a local artist that they kindly display and sell for them and I most importantly met the amazing owners and found an incredible energy and something pretty special from one of the new staff and very good friends if the owners! You could not ask for anything more from a local business from a world class guest experience than here! We even had resident Turkeys that came by for a visit !! How cool is that!!! The snacks are great, the coffee is hot and savory, the music is chill , but most importantly the company and hospitality from the staff is dreamy!!! Thank you for an amazing day while I made my first visit to your secret utopia at Shawnigan Lake ! It definitely won’t be my last. See you all very soon!!! PS: they’ll even throw a rugby game on their big screen if you ask them nicely !!. A+++++++++ ”

“ Lovely quaint coffee shop with local art works, confectioneries, simple lunch, and more. Indoor seats with tables are cozy. Worth noting is the modern art displays are fascinating, telling stories and highlighting histories. Lovely hot chocolate <3 The menu has gone digital being displayed on wall hanging screens, flipping on sections every couple of seconds. This definitely saves the space and work to tidy up, yet I find the technology not exactly matching the vibration of the coffee shop or town. ”

“ What a cute place! So much life in this little shop. Owner delighted in connecting with customers. Americano was solid. Grabbed food next door at Oma’s Bakery and ate here (which they encouraged). Cozy atmosphere. Will be back! ”

“ One of the BEST iced mocha coffees I've had. Perfect balance of sweetness. So good! A Refreshing drink for a warm almost end of summer day! As well, friendly & quick service! ”

“ I couldn’t rave about this place more if I tried! The epitome of a small town coffee shop— inviting, small, friendly and personal. I love that they have apple cider, a rare find sometimes. Truly such a gem! ”