Cafe Talia - Salt Spring Island

I really enjoyed this restaurant. The outdoor seating was bustling with people. The mocha latte was outstanding - I usually make my own espresso at home and have high standards, so it was a pleasant surprise to find one that was truly exceptional.

We found this little gem of a coffee shop on our day and went back every morning ! They even customized a coffee for me, Turmeric dry Cappuccino the staff are so wonderful and the baked goodies are dangerously good, try the chocolate...croissants and time it so they are just coming out of the oven ! And then walk through the ally to Salt Spring Adventures and take a kayak out for the day and leave the city behind .... such an amazing experience. I love this island !!

It was well patronized when we had morning coffee. Their lattes were nice, we sat outside and shared a spinach and feta pastry. All were good.. the price starting to reach our upper limit for ‘coffee’ in the mid-teens. Still, good folks, pretty fast...service considering the crowd, fun ambiance

The coffee, banana loaf, and breakfast cookie at this restaurant were all fabulous! What made the experience even better was the clever and beautiful decor both inside and outside on the main patio and around the back on the second patio. It is clear that someone with great interior design skills executed this wonderfully.

The staff at this restaurant are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is charming and perfect for Instagram. The only downside is that the prices for drinks and pastries are a bit high for what you receive. However, it is a coffee shop on Salt Spring Island after all! Just a heads up: if you pay with a card, a tip is automatically added unless you specifically request for it to be removed - which can be quite awkward. Nobody wants to have to ask for that.