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Artisan Eats Cafe & Fine Foods
Categories: Restaurants Mediterranean Food Specialty Food Mediterranean, Specialty Food [Edit]
539 Artisan LaneBowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
(604) 947-0190
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Artisan Eats Cafe & Fine Foods
7 reviews in English
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Review from Reena M.
6/28/2009
This place is a gem on Bowen Island. It was the perfect place for lunch when we went. We were so hungry by the time we got off the ferry but we didn't want pub food. We found out about Artisan Eats in the guidebook and noted that it was located in Artisan Square. So we walk walk walk and found the sign that said "Artisan Square 300 metre trail (left arrow) or 1km road (right arrow)." As hungry as we were, we opted for the 300 metre trail. But we didn't realize the entire trail was up hill!! By the time we reached there, our meal and wine/beer were well deserved.
I guess in the evening they have small plates like tapas. But during lunch it was a delicatessen type thing where you can order a sandwich or something plus salads or soups and whatever niblets they have in their case like olives etc. I ordered a Soprano (meat lovers) panini and a tomato bocconcini salad. My friends ordered the bacon and egg on panini and were thoroughly impressed. My tomatoes in my salad were the best tomatoes I've ever had this side of the Atlantic (or Pacific for that matter). They were sweet, meaty and juicy. The bocconcini was the perfect complement. The panini sandwich I had was really good to. I paired them with a glass of Joie Rose, which was probably the most expensive glass at $10/glass. The only thing that bothered me about the whole thing is that the server took my wine glass away when I had gotten up to order dessert, even though there was some wine left in it.
For dessert I got the raspberry tart and it was soooooo delicious! It wasn't too sweet. The raspberries were perfect. I was so happy. It was the best 300m uphill hike I ever did!Listed in: Latte? Capuccino? Americano?…
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Review from Jasmine O.
Vancouver, BC
Wow. Choices! This was a great spot on a rainy day end to our glorious stay in the Artisan Square area of Bowen Island this weekend. The salmon eggs benny (pour moi) and the pulled pork eggs benny (for the wife) were the perfect choices and were devoured. I couldn't decide right away though, there were so many delicious treats in the cases and the menu on the chalkboard above boasted a wide variety of brunch and lunch items. A really nice atmosphere and great customer service topped it off.
*Note: take a walk up there from the ferry, there's a cute but steep little trail from the highway and makes the experience that much more islandy :) -
Review from Marc D.
Vancouver, BC
7/23/2009
* A wonderful little gem on top its high perch *
After a brisk uphill trail walk this was a wonderful spot to grab lunch. They have a nice variety of baked in house items as well as a full kitchen. They were touting their Artisan Burger as one of the best items of the day so I figured I would give it a try.
It was a generous burger served with the meat cooked the way I like it - still towards the rare side. It came on a whole wheat bun and was topped with roasted tomatoes (nice touch roasting them), truffle mayo (couldn't taste much truffle though to be honest), and hand leafed lettuce. I would have liked the meat to have a little more seasoning, but it was a nice burger overall.
The fries which it came with were pretty bad though as if they were fried about 30 minutes ago and then kept in a lukewarm warmer. So skip the fries if you can.
Also got to try the smoked salmon tartlette which was served as an open faced sandwich. The salmon was nicely smoked, and the capers had been lightly fried to give them interesting texture and soften their saltiness. Nice dish.
The pain au chocolat looked underbaked and very skipable (which we did by not ordering it). The freshly baked morning glory muffin was extremely moist and flavorful though.
I noticed they had a small but well chosen selection of wines by the glass including one of my favourite BC vineyards (La Frenz) which you don't find in many restaurants/cafes.
Oh, and I have to mention the view. Beautiful view of the water and the mountains. The window side seat gets a lovely breeze and ups the star rating to 4 from the 3 on the food!Listed in: Vancouver Burgers, Bowen Island Getaway
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Review from Joe L.
Vancouver, BC
On a wimp to discover Bowen Island, we rode the 20-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay to the island as foot passengers on Sunday morning to check out the local flavours.
After cruising through the farmers' market near the pier, we took a steep hike up to Artisan Square - a small recently developed cul-de-sac perched on top of a hill overlooking Howe Sound with shops, galleries, studios, restaurants and cafes.
This restaurant is probably the biggest one on the square tugged at the end of the cul-de-sac. The casual dining room with timber furniture and communal tables offers a great view of the Sound while the patio seatings evoke memory of breakfast in a quiet alley in Notting Hill. I had their Bowen Island breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage and crispy fired potatoes. Every item on my plate was nicely done, particularly the golden potatoes, crispy and soft.
This a perfect place for city folks looking for a weekend brunch slightly out of the way followed by an easy hike on well maintained and quiet trails from Snug Cove to Killarney Lake before heading back to town to do grocery shopping for the up coming week. -
Review from Jenn W.
9/23/2009
Nice place to stop for a light lunch with amazing views.
I was a bit disappointed with the deli style offerings, I had wanted to come for tapas but we were heading back before dinner time. I stared at the deli case and the chalkboards, and couldn't really find anything interesting that I could eat, so I just ordered the ceaser salad.
It was a damn good ceaser salad, with capers and perfect housemade croutons. Paired with the inspiring view and a nice glass of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, the simple salad made a perfect lunch.
It was a bit on the small side though, considering I ordered the large, so I grabbed some dolmades to go. They were good as well, later, sitting by the lake. -
Review from keith g.
8/12/2009
Great view, good food
We went here for dinner when Tuscany down in the village was full. "Just 10 minutes if you take the trail" they said. Well its more like a 15 to 20 minute walk with quite a bit of uphill.
The tapas was very good - especially the flank steak and tempura prawns. However from the perspective of our 11 year old it was all very exotic - even the fries were garlic fries.
Nice views and away from the ferry traffic. -
Review from Vanessa G.
5/29/2010
This place is totally a gem~ The same owners of Tuscany Italian restaurant down the street decided to open this wonderful eatery in a spot that was really having a hard time keeping businesses alive. Tucked away up the hill from the ferry you will find the Artisan Square. A little quaint area with the local gallery, and other shopping stores.
Artisan Eats has a little bit of everything, and it's like being a little kid in a grown up candy store though it's not all candy but savory yummy treats.
My parents would take us here Sunday brunch (it's the only day they do brunch) a lot so i became very familiar with there rich pancakes. Eggs were always awesome as well. Anything from the deli section was always perfect. Coffee and Wine both compliments to anything served in this place. The location is gorgeous. You can sit inside or outside and enjoy the vast views over Snug Cove. Open seating let's you start conversation with tourists or locals alike.
What i also like is that they do movie nights and also do events where the feature foods from certain regions. This to me is a great way to be involved in your community.
