Gourmet Java - Campbell River

Campbell River doesn't seem to do coffee very well, but this place is an exception. It's our go-to coffee shop. Good, rich coffee. The food is pretty decent, to... read more Campbell River doesn't seem to do coffee very well, but this place is an exception. It's our go-to coffee shop. Good, rich coffee. The food is pretty decent, too. The restaurant itself is no great shakes to look at, but that's not why we go.

Have been going here for many years. Michel is a chef par excllence. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous. Great food, great coffee, uptown feel, some s... read more Have been going here for many years. Michel is a chef par excllence. Prices are reasonable, portions are generous. Great food, great coffee, uptown feel, some soft seats too. Corner of Dogwood and Second. A wonderful place to have lunch or coffee and a home baked treat.

Although I don't typically drink coffee, I really appreciate the meals at this restaurant. The homemade dishes and soups are a delicious treat. The owner even m... read more Although I don't typically drink coffee, I really appreciate the meals at this restaurant. The homemade dishes and soups are a delicious treat. The owner even makes their own salad dressing and pickled red onions for sale, which I have purchased and thoroughly enjoyed. My go-to dish here is the chicken quesadilla made with tender chicken breast meat.

This small coffee shop in Campbell River serves the best coffee, with a strong flavor that is never bitter. read more This small coffee shop in Campbell River serves the best coffee, with a strong flavor that is never bitter.

One of those happy little secrets that you discover by accident. Gourmet Java is in the hands of a bona fide culinary master, and I base this on the experience... read more One of those happy little secrets that you discover by accident. Gourmet Java is in the hands of a bona fide culinary master, and I base this on the experience of a single apple turnover. There are people who can make puff pastry and then there is the rest of the world. It melted in my mouth and I immediately went back to the display cases. Presentation: simple, clean and attractive; variety that was both practical and freshly made, and I noticed our turnovers being replaced and popped into the convection oven in the back. My partner, a Red Seal pastry chef, was also beaming as I returned and sat down. I can't wait to return to sample the full range of his products, but judging from the traffic going through the place and the positive comments from the customers, this isn't such a secret to the locals in Campbell River.