Bocca - Nanaimo

If you make the Nanaimo Bar Trail, there are some on this list that are either closed or not worth the effort. But Bocca is definitely in the top three when it comes to Nanaimo bars. We tried their peanut butter nanaimo bar... and also salted caramel... man where they were good! I wanted more.

My visit at this coffeeshop/restaurant in the Old Quarter left me flabbergasted. I've never heard of a machine that churns out lukewarm Americano coffee. When I mentioned it, the manager got indignant and tried to explain-in the manner of talking to a recalcitrant kid-that the...machine did not get any warmer. They decided to give me another one which turned out to be hot, thank goodness. ????? Apparently, they also don't care if homeless beggard/junkies sit on their tables outside to get a customer to buy them coffee. I don't think I'll try that place again.

Only had coffee and Nanaimo bars which tasted very nice. Not the friendliest service, but perhapse we arrived at a busy hour

Boccaccio serves excellent coffee and wonderful baked goods. Their soups are delicious and inventive. Staff are friendly and efficient.

The brownies at Bocca are so large that they cut them in four for you. The peanut butter nanaimo bar was delicious. There is outdoor seating under a glass roof. Definitely go!