10+ Places You Need to Eat When Near Tofino and Ucluelet
10+ Places You Need to Eat When Near Tofino and Ucluelet! Tacos, ice cream, coffee, bakeries, breweries and more!
There are SO MANY delicious places to try when visiting Tofino and Uclulet! We’re sharing the spots we have visited and loved over the years. We realize there are many more than what’s on this list, but these are the places we’ve had personal experience with. Enjoy!
Where to Eat In and Near Tofino
Chocolate Tofino
One of our most favourite spots in the Tofino area is Chocolate Tofino. They have the most creamy and flavourful gelato. It’s so good we go back several times on each of our trips! They have classics like Dutch Chocolate, but they also have some really interesting and delicious flavours like Lavender Honey, White Chocolate Raspberry and Tofino Espresso. So good. You must go.
Tacofino
Oh my. If you love tacos, burritos or any kind of Mexican food, you need to try Tacofino, the local Mexican food truck. The food here is always SO GOOD. The Bean Gringas and Fish Tacos are amazing…we always order these! Couple of things to note: the wait is often long, so if you can, try to go in off times (not right at lunch or close to dinner), and keep in mind that they stop serving around 5:30PM.
I mean, just look how delicious and cheesy everything is! We went back 3 times on our most recent trip!
Tofitian Cafe & Bakery
Tofitian is another cafe we visit regularly. They have great coffee and their baked goods are delicious! This is a must-visit too. It’s located in the same complex as Chocolate Tofino and Tacofino, so you can’t miss it.
Shed
Shed in Tofino has THE BEST BURGERS and yummy fries! Shed is located on main street Tofino, and is known for their burgers, bowls and brews with a warm west coast atmosphere. We never miss a visit!
The Great Room at Long Beach Lodge
We went to the Great Room at Long Beach Lodge for Easter brunch and it was delicious! Based on how good it was, we would definitely go back for dinner here. Make sure to make reservations.
Beach Shack at Pacific Sands
If you’re looking for a quick grab-and-go breakfast with coffee, the Beach Shack at Pacific Sands Beach Resort is great! We had lattes, breakfast sandwiches and BLT bagels. Yummy.
The Fish Store
The Fish Store isn’t a restaurant, but it is worth mentioning. If you’re camping somewhere, or have access to a kitchen or camp stove, you should stop in to buy fresh seafood for dinner. We picked up some fresh crab and salmon and had the best camping dinner everrrrrrrr.
Tofino Brewing Company
Of course we had to mention Tofino Brewing Company, great ambience and great beer! While this isn’t food, if you like beer, make sure to stop by! They do offer pretzels and bar snacks inside, but if you’re hungry you can grab Japanese diner food at the Toki Doki food truck on site.
Beaches Grocery
This isn’t a restaurant or cafe, but I wanted to mention Beaches Grocery. It’s a tiny little grocery store located in the same complex as Chocolate Tofino and Tacofino and it’s worth visiting for their selection of specialty foods, fresh fruit & veggies and homemade baked goods including bread, muffins, cookies, mini pizzas, sandwiches and more. We LOVE their Ukee granola bars!
More places we tried near Tofino:
- Roar Coffee + Shop (located in Hotel Zed). Roar had great coffee and bakery goods. We didn’t love the setting, but the coffee was excellent so we’d definitely go back for grab-and-go.
- Rhino Coffee House (located right in Tofino). Excellent coffee and delicious donuts!
Where to Eat In and Near Ucluelet, BC
Shipwreck Pizza
Shipwreck Pizza in Ucluelet makes fantastic pizza! On one of the most rainy days we had while camping, we ventured into Ucluelet in search of food. One of the things we noticed about this area in general, is that most restaurants and cafes are closed in the early afternoon…it’s strange, but it’s just the way it is. One place that wasn’t closed at dinner time was Shipwreck Pizza, so we stopped in for dinner, and are we ever glad we did! The pizza was big, fresh, loaded with toppings and super cheesy. So good.
The Break
The Break is a coffee shop located right in town, near the harbour. This shop has delicious coffees, bakery goods and lunch. It’s definitely worth a visit!
Jiggers
If you’re looking for delicious fish + chips made with fresh local fish, then you must try Jiggers! Along with fish + chips they also offer Homemade Burgers and Homecut Fries. Located right on main street Ucluelet this food truck has both indoor and outdoor seating.
Huckleberry’s Coffee Shop & Bakery
When we were camping in Ucluelet last summer it was rainy. Like I’m talking torrential downpour, and the rainiest summer in 15 years! It was cold and wet. So we spent a lot of time exploring places that were indoors and away from our campsite. On cold mornings, we ventured into Ucluelet and had breakfast at Huckleberry’s Coffee Shop & Bakery. And we kept going back because their baking is amazing! We still talk about their cinnamon buns. NOTE: They have very limited hours and days that they’re open, so make sure to check before you go.
Image courtesy of Huckleberry’s Coffee Shop & Bakery
Ukee Dogs Taqueria
We stopped in to Ukee Dogs Taqueria couple of times when we stayed in Ucluelet. This popular spot is busy for lunch and dinner. They have a great menu of tacos, specialty hot dogs, sandwiches, craft beer and more.
Currents at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
If you’re looking for a place to go for a nice dinner, slightly upscale, then try Currents at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort. It’s not fancy, but I wouldn’t say it’s a jeans and T-shirt place either. The dishes are a little pricy, but the food was great…and you can’t beat the views! Make sure to make reservations.
More places in Ucluelet we tried:
- Ukee Snack Shack. For breakfast, lunch and snacks. My kid had their chicken burger and loved it!
- Sub49 Food Truck. Daily fresh-made bread and smoked meats for artisanal sandwiches, soup & salad. My husband had the smoked chicken sandwich and thought it was great!
Do you have a favourite place to eat in the Ucluelet and Tofino area? Leave a comment!
