Reviews of White Rabbit Coffee Co. (Coffee Shop)

Jen Green

Best coffee shop I've ever been to. Only one that that has ever offered me citrus zest in my pour over. Please go here and support them, it will make your day infinitely better; worth going out of your way for.

Lars Mjaaland

lovely owners, the americanos are goldilocks, and the windows are bright

Aaron Dick

Nice & Cozy and the quality of the product isn't just outstanding but 100% Vegan w/ no Gluten.

Cris Evenden

Passed through for a quick iced chai latte and a soda with fresh strawberries. Both drinks were delicious and made with fresh ingredients. Ambiance was also quite nice and the service was good.

Olivia Vallée

Very friendly, caring stuff. Amazing “London fog”, the best I ever tried! Thank you!

Meegan Gildehaus

Never been but looking forward too..,????

Brian

Take out

Robert Turner

Take the red pill

Lib Koongya

Awesome little cafe, great lattes!

Em von Euw

Cute coffee shop located in an old train station, entrance is located out back but there's plenty of signage indicating this. Both the iced mocha and latte were well made. And the cookie was delish. All their baked goods are vegan and gluten free, and they have milk alternatives available for drinks. Plenty of seating outdoors around the shop itself and indoor spaces available too. Staff were efficient and friendly.

David Metcalfe

yes!!!!!

Shelley Henschel

Very friendly baristas, and the aesthetic of the shop itself is very approachable. Their coffee is delicious.

stravello s

I spend too much time here.. I highly recommend the Flat White. Bring your own cup and save the planet, WR offers a discount for bringing your own vessel. Ever adapting Growing Coffee on point 10/10

alexei haws

Great coffee and wonderful owners. The kind of business and coffee shop Nanaimo needs.

Spunky Spirit

Great

Cesar Rodriguez

Love this little shop, I’ve got such a soft spot for local small business ???? it’s very inspiring how the couple who owns the shop created this lovely, bright, happy little place to drink your coffee, teas and yummy nummy snacks !

Justice Chase

Pour over coffee was soooo good. High quality coffee and great service.

Chris Yen

I've been trying coffee joints all over Cowichan and Nanaimo and White Rabbit is by far the best coffee I've had since moving to the island. Delicious and great atmosphere with friendly staff. Can't wait to take my wife!

AJ Mallory

Perfect for a little visit with friends or get some work done. Excellent cookie. Good coffee.

M H

Great coffee and delicious bakery. Will come back

Shereen Lee

The smoothest matcha I’ve had on the island so far — this cup was a work of art!! Reasonably priced too, especially if using the 15% VIU student discount. There are vegan + GF pastries but they sell out fairly quickly throughout the day, so I’d recommend going earlier if you want to try some.

Sean Gregory

Our inaugural visit to the newest coffee shop in Nanaimo. I had heard that it was worth checking get out, I was not disappointed. Enjoyed a carrot muffin, plate of hummus & chips with a roisbois chai latte. The atmosphere is what I like, fresh and clean focusing on quality well made coffee rather than fluff and filler. They use Fernwood coffee roasted in Victoria that is well know by coffee aficionados. Had a wonderful chat with owner Amy who was cheerful and passionate about her business. Looking forward to the future of new offerings, outdoor patio as well as local artisan features. The White Rabbit is the new trendy place that will become your go to coffee destination in Nanaimo.

Amanda Paul

just had a latte and a blueberry apricot muffin. the latte is good, maybe a bit on the weak side, but definitely smooth tasting. really, it's above average for a cafe, and compared to *bucks. the muffin was fantastic. usually, coffee shop muffins sweet me out but this one was beautifully balanced. the dough was only lightly sweetened, so they let the sweetness of the apricots and blueberries do the work. i am yet to be disappointed by the coffee, food or staff at white rabbit coffee. (appologies for the lack of capital letters, my tablet seems to feel the shift button is unnecessary... odd since it's on the screen)

Erin Sowerby Greene

Friendly staff, great atmosphere and very clean. The coffees and snacks were great too!

Brandon Kolybaba

Awesome coffee and great vibes

Victoria Grey

If you are looking for a chill place with outstanding coffee look no further. Sparse but great space, quit, comfortable chairs, good WiFi and fine tunes.

Polina Chaykovskaya

Neat little space. Very clean and open concept. Almond muffin was tasty and the coffee was smooth. Glad I checked google and found this little gem ????

Law 2020

Great food and great coffee and great service.(and great atmosphere)

Michael Wong

Meal type

Andrew Powell

The cookies here are the absolute best. The owners and staff are incredibly nice, too!

Barbara Busch

Some of the best coffee in town. This place is in my top two favourite spots to grab a coffee! Also they have delicious gluten free daily baked goods.

Amy Lai

Really cute little spot, a bit expensive for what you get but the staff was sweet and it's nice to sit outside!

Scott Challis

Great coffee and food!!!! The avocado toast is sooooo good

Simone lefebvre

An adorable little coffee shop with a great atmosphere, this couple owned shop deserves some credit for the amazing job they did putting it together, and they are quite friendly and cute.

Jason Robertson

Great service, great coffee, decent makeshift patio outside. Lots of dairy free options and the cookie was DELICIOUS! Some of the drinks only had one size available so I kinda wish I had the option to get a bigger size. I’m hoping to visit again when we can sit indoors.

Natalie Webber

Good coffee. Minimalist yet cozy place

Siak Psi

Nice location

Ian Messum

Staff were extremely friendly and we enjoyed our cappuccino, matcha latte and apple crumble muffin.

Bobby F Parihar

Accommodating staff, Wonderful coffee and Exhilarating atmosphere. You can't spend a day in the matrix without a trip to the White Rabbit first

Kendra I.

Enjoyed my time here with my family and really loved the amazing Vegan food and the tea I had. Definitely coming back here ???? ♥ Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Kalada Ogaree

Great coffee and other drinks. Staff is super friendly and helpful as well!

Brian Dick

Cool little place! Enjoyed my london fog and my husband his latte :) Very friendly staff as well!! Will be coming back to try other drinks!

Sacia Burton

Haven't tried their coffee, but their summer drink is surprisingly good!

Chris Istace

My preferred coffee stop in the downtown/OCQ. Amazing gluten free food. The only qualm I have is that folks sit inside with only beverages through lunch. Took a friend there for her birthday lunch (probably $50+ in revenue) and with beverage people not eating taking up space we had to go somewhere else.

Dez “Vee” Calder

Nice open space, they are using COVID protocols. They take Coffee seriously, we'll you know if you're from the area.

Evan C

It's great to have a cool new spot downtown that is also open late! It's a great little space to grab a tea and work on something in the evening. They are also super friendly and excited to be here which is awesome.

Mike Stewart

AMAZING coffee and staff

Lou

Follow the white rabbit to DELICIOUS BEVIES

Eliot White-Hill

The people are nice and the coffee is good. The ultra-modernist decorum results in terrible acoustics. I could hear everything and nothing.

Lauren S

Hidden gem... Perfect coffee ☕. But with vegan / gluten free treats. ???? So good.

Julien Paton

great location, great staff, good coffee ! the trifecta of a good time

Victoria Nisbet

Great coffee and friendly staff in a super cool setting. Both iced and hot drinks will hit the spot.

Alistair Duncan

Awesome

Bender

Best coffee in Nanaimo. Plus they have delicious gluten free & vegan desert options!

Ace

Great coffee and a great space.

Natsuki K

Great wrap, great tea latte and amazing open beautiful space and workers, friendly & efficient. Little sad when we went outside there was so many people smoking

Jesse Woodward

Lively little coffee shop in an old train station. Nice bright and airy space. Good selection of coffee and they have oat milk which is quite lovely. Friendly and knowledgeable baristas.

Tara Wohlleben

Good coffee, super clean & friendly staff!

Cyrus thie

Love the space and the decor. Amy the barista and owner is welcoming, approachable, and fun. Have been waiting for a coffee shop like this to open up Island. And of course the coffee is delicious.

Dave Kitano

Solid espresso with delicious crema and friendly atmosphere. A bit hipster feeling but what good coffee shop isn't. I wish they had more outside seating.

kmartina5

Genuinely one of the best coffee’s I’ve had since arriving in Canada. Perfect taste and temperature. The dairy free blueberry muffin was also soft and delicious.

Janna Gillick

Love the coffee!

Shae

This is a great place to study and the staff, snacks, & drinks are all wonderful. It's a great location and the building holds historical significance, which is very cool. A definite favourite in town.

Cory Landels

Amazing new spot in Nanaimo, great vibes and even better coffee.

Devo Grieve

Love coming here to work or just for a coffee walking the dogs. Amy and here team is amazing. No matter who’s working we’re always greeted with kindness. I’ve tried a number of their drinks and they always surpass my expectations, best coffee (and dirty chia) in town. They also offer a ton of gluten free and vegan options so I know it’s safe to eat here with my sensitivities. Must try if you’re visiting Nanaimo!

JC Morton

Really nice little coffee shop they make a nice latte. modern looking decor with some nice outdoor seating! Super friendly staff!

Adrian Symons

I go out of my way to come here as they have a unique menu, quality consistent products that are really delicious, a laid back atmosphere with great outdoor seating options and the staff are fantastic.

Sarah Closson

Enjoyed this local business very much. Friendly staff and a warm environment, nice outdoor area in the back

Taisa Andrushko

Authentic coffee, made with attention to detail. I really enjoy this coffee shop! Delicious baked goods which are healthy and vegan! The hot and cold coffee drinks are worth the visit if you haven't been here!

tinman

Really good coffee and nice patio

Sierra Wylie

An absolute treat (and I don't just mean their chocolate chip cookie)! There is so much community, intention and kindness to be found here. White Rabbit is made up of a team that cares about people, quality and experience and this is apparent with every visit.

Ian Staples

Wonderful menu and rotating seasonal specials, relaxing atmosphere. Great place to get a drink.

Caitlin Samuelsson

Feels like a Portland coffee house in Nanaimo. We are so lucky to have a spot like this in Nanaimo.

Jarlath Blair

Hands down one of the best places in Nanaimo to come enjoy high end (3rd wave) coffee and incredible baked treats. I defy you to find a better salted chocolate chip cookie in this city—vegan or otherwise! If you haven’t been yet, go.

Anna Korsun

I think this is definitely the best coffee in Nanaimo that I've had so far, the atmosphere is nice sunny and the people are very friendly.

Svea Poulsen (Sveava)

I have given this place too many chances to provide a decent coffee. My latest attempt gave me a semi-lukewarm latte with zero flavor. I literally went back to my office and added a shot of espresso and zapped it in the microwave. Call me crazy, but that doesn't sound quite right after paying over $5. Atmosphere is great, COVID precautions good, barista was lovely, but coffee - bad. So in summary, if good coffee isn't important to you, check it out!

Elyse-Marie Bowers

Hands down my new favourite local coffee spot! Couldn’t recommend this place enough. The caliber of coffee served up easily rivals the best coffee shops of Vancouver. The decor is super inviting and tasteful and the staff are genuine, are equal parts knowledgeable and passionate about coffee and welcoming and friendly.

Spenser Smith

What a lovely, peaceful, minimal vibe. Enjoyed a delicious almond milk chai latte. Will definitely be coming back!

Leanna Woewoda

Everything about this place is amazing. The coffee, the food, the owners and the fact that they built the space themselves make this place a Nanaimo gem.

scott kennedy

This place was amazing. They have great coffee and the muffins were incredible. Probably the best muffins one ever had, no joke. The ricotta and blackberry toast was absolutely incredible. I still think about it...

Stephen Sloot

Lovely cafe, light filled calm-modern space, high quality espresso, snacks, people, and everything. Happy to have this place in town.

Mark Lunney

July 7th no indoor dining. Paid for a 6$ glass of green milk (I wish I was kidding). I've had the exotic coffee selection here before and it was watery all. My disappointment is immeasurable.

West Mountain

Owner was super condescending when I asked her to pour half of a double shot into my partners latte because I only wanted a single shot latte. If I’m paying for a double shot why would you dump half of it out instead of just giving it to the person I’m with? Wasteful and unnecessarily rude for no reason.

Benjamond

It’s a very small but cozy coffee shop. It is also well spaced out and staff are on top of cleaning the counters and washroom, so very safe during this time. Coffee taste good, a bit pricey but for a local business it’s alright. A must visit coffee shop in Nanaimo ????

Laura Healey

The BEST gf/vegan treats! The coffee is always amazing, and they are very helpful with the menu and suggestions for drinks.

Алина Науменко

Lady staff is not very friendly! Only 2 cold muffins left by 3pm, unable to warm up!

Jo-Ann Carson

Amazing place for coffee and light food options. Peaceful patio area out back looks over the railway.

Tomáš Masařík

Great coffee, top shelf service!

Trevor Pelland

Wonderful little place. Very friendly staff and owners. The are building a strong following.

Carla Shukaliak

REALLY good coffee, solid, kind staff. Beautiful space that is clean and maintained. The food is really good too! This is definately my new go to in the hood.

Todd Mackenzie

Excellent craft coffee

Aya Mae Fernandez

Brunch

Rod Swanson

Super cute place, lovely coffee and snacks

Vignette Vlogs

Great addition to the community! Top notch coffee and drinks, welcoming space and DELICIOUS stuff on bread!!

Jonagh

Good coffee and really nice, engaging, owner and staff. Came over from mainland for the long weekend and dropped in due to an organized event behind the coffee shop. Would recommend!

Richard Kelly

Amazing service, environment, food and coffee. Love that all the baking is vegan and made in-house.

Scott B

A group 4 of us girls came into the cafe after school and upon being there and buying both coffee and a baked good each we were super unsatisfied with the service...the cafe was very quiet only two other people there and we sat down at a table beginning to study...within a few minutes my friend took out a water bottle and we were told no outside food or drink...we kindly and respectfully put it away, then a few minutes later the owner told us to leave the cafe because and I quote. “we are not a Library” sure I understand if we didn’t buy anything and we’re taking up space but we were not...upon research this falls under a conflict of our rights as customer's...we had done everything on our part and since then we have chosen to go somewhere else as well as spread our experience with the public...when you walk into any coffee shop it is very clear there are teens cramming for test and studying, imagine being a teen and being told you are not welcome somewhere because of the way you are presenting yourself...sorry white rabbit cafe for ruining your aesthetic by having out a water bottle and some school books, but this was very personal to us and the discrimination made us feel powerless against adults, please don’t expect us back... if anything you should’ve praised the idea of us bringing in more customers and sharing a respectful relationship with youth.

Alia Johnston

Very tasty specialty drinks, friendly service, cute space, and vegan gluten-free treats too. Great rotating artwork too. What more could you ask for?!

Sara Holmes

Great decor and great coffee! Not in my neighborhood, so I've only been a couple times, but from the times I have gone there I never had any complaints.

Harold MacDougall

Delicious chai lattes, with caffeine free options and dairy free options. Friendly service.

Sean Penner

White Rabbit is always our 1st stop when visiting Nanaimo. It is not easy to find such good coffee, in Vancouver. We love it.

Jade Yi

A sleek, welcoming space for a caffeine fix. The coffee menu offers seasonal changes to incorporate local flavours. Check out the local art features on the walls!

Kaelin Boras

We had an amazing breakfast here today! The avocado toast and the ricotta and jam toast were both incredible. Muffins were delicious. The coffee, drip and cappuccino, were both fantastic as well. It was such a great experience and the …

Dan Brady

It was ok

Katrinna Louise

An amazing blend of coffee, service and ambience. Definitely worth a try if you haven't.

Marc Bieri

Stunningly good coffee. Best in Nanaimo. Gluten free baked goods too.

Charlie Shaw

Always so friendly and such wonderful gluten free and vegan options. Love this place and atmospher.

Amanda Sylvest

Hidden gem, great coffee and delicious baked goods. Very well designed space.

Jesse Lough

Nice, small, coffee shop. Good atmosphere.

Junya Wu

Nice independent coffee shop

Theresa PR

I love this cafe. The coffee is excellent. The people are warm, caring and efficient. The ambiance is cheerful. It has everything I look for in a coffee shop destination. I highly recommend it. Oh - and the sandwich was spectacular.

Zach Muller

Nice place, great environment, good coffee

T Boots

Yummy yummy matcha lattes, super cute interior, excellent covid protocol. Friendliest staff!

Ognjen Stajic

Fabulous coffee, service, and ambiance. Especially happy with the vegan options (all baked goods, which parallel universe is this?!) and the divine oat mylk latte. <3

Wayne Litke

Wonderful little coffee shop!

Flannery May

Fabulous coffee, super breakfast cookies.

paul mosiuk

Best coffee in Nanaimo. Beautiful space!

Steve Vince

Delicious!

Mary Hudson

Nice open concept. Great coffee. Friendly staff.

Taylor Deglint

A great little new cafe in Nanaimo's downtown. I'm so happy there is finally a cafe in the old train station after laying empty for years.

S M

Wish there was room to give a 6th star!! My new favourite coffee shop, I dare say on the island for exceptional coffees. We’ve travelled across Italy and ran our own coffee company and I can truly say the staff are some of the best baristas on the Island. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

Sheri Dodds

I have a dairy allergy, I never have to worry about the baked goods here, which is awesome because I don't experience that anywhere else!

Tamara Rowland

Great tea ????

Ulula Fable

Love this place, it's a perfect homework spot as it's open later, has outlets and most importantly, delicious coffee. If you're looking for quality espresso, check this place out!

Chloe Sandahl

This cafe is a bit hidden! They have real authentic coffee. I highly recommend getting a coffee and snack to go then walking through the old city shops!

Deva Veylan

Great coffee!

Aryanne Martinez

Great local café/coffee house in Nanaimo. The owners are clearly passionate about what they do. The coffee brewed when I visited was Fernwood. I ordered a flat white and it was perfect. The only place in Canada I’ve been where I haven’t been asked what size of flat white I want (it’s only 8oz, in case you didn’t know). Although I didn’t use any, I noticed a nice selection of spices to sprinkle over your cuppa, such as cardamom. They serve a small selection of light fare. I tried the avocado toast and breakfast cookie. The avocado was sprinkled with house-made ‘everything bagel’ seasoning. So good. The oatmeal breaky cookie was also lovely, with fruit and seeds. The space is modern and they have built all of the wood furniture themselves. A lot of care and effort has gone into this place, and it’s definitely worth a visit.

Michael Ewacha

Great tasting expresso and friendly staff. The place is super cute with a relaxing environment.

jeff low

Cute local coffee shop.

Kasie Lough

Location was interesting because of the old buildings but also a little sketchy since the area is changing. My matcha latte was really good and woman behind the counter was very nice and polite. She even offered us a sample of their vegan gf chocolate cookie which was really tasty. Definitely going back the next time I’m in Nanaimo

Phill Simpson

Such a cool coffee shop. Nicely decorated, friendly staff and delicious drinks

leslie abraham

(Translated) It's hard to find, but it's on the corner of a building in the middle of a residential area outside the Old City Quarter. A small and casual neighborhood cafe. The staff were friendly and the background music was quiet, so it was a good atmosphere to read or study. Due to social distancing, there are currently not many tables. The menu is not suitable for a meal because it has a simple kettle-dish feel, and those who like to relax will like the pretty atmosphere. (Original) 찾기가 어려운데 올드시티쿼터 바깥 주택가 한가운데 있는 건물 모퉁이에 있어요. 작고 소담한 분위기의 동네 카페. 스탭들은 친절하고 배경 음악이 조용해서 책 읽거나 공부하는 분위기였습니다. 사회적 거리두기 때문에 현재 테이블은 많지 않아요. 메뉴는 간단한 주전부리 느낌이기 때문에 식사용으로는 맞지 않고, 여유를 좋아하시는 분들이라면 예쁜 분위기가 마음에 드실 듯합니다.

Scott Denoon

Since moving to Nanaimo 3 months ago, I've been going to White Rabbit 3-4 times a week, at least. The space & the people are lovely. The coffee is of the highest quality. If you're looking for a great flat white, look no further.

Brittany van Rensburg

The wonderful staff are so friendly and the space is beautiful. Great coffee too!

Felia Voca

Espresso was bitter, I think they are grinding it too fine. Felt the staff were condescending on multiple occasions. The almond ricotta and jam toast was really good, the avocado toast was somewhat bland.

Ana Speranza

I like

Pearce Mundy

Love their minimalist style and everything seasoning, I put it on every avocado toast at home

Crawford Railton

Cute little coffee shop, cozy. Great coffee, espresso with Dark Mule, will try other drinks next time.

Alastair Teale

Cute little shop that is clean with a good amount of seating. They serve Fernwood coffee (Victoria based) which is really good. They try to be as eco friendly as possible, which is fantastic. Recommended.

Michael Leggett

Service

Angus Glasgow

Genuinely the best coffee I've had

David Banford

VERY good coffee and friendly staff.

Samantha Wise

Excellent coffee. Good atmosphere and staff was educated, friendly and helpful.

Raoul

Such good coffee, many delicious baked good, and a sandwhich I can't resist! Wonderful cozy space in the heart of Nanaimo - will keep yah coming back.