Driftwood Café

The Driftwood Café sits in the Beach Building overlooking Chesterman Beach, where the day's rhythm is yours to set. Come in for breakfast before heading out for a surf, grab a coffee mid-beach walk, or settle in for lunch by the fireplace when the weather turns. The café is open from early morning until late afternoon, flexible enough to fit whatever the day holds.

Two people sit at an outdoor table with plates of food and mugs. One person pours tea from a teapot. The setting is scenic, with lush greenery and a view of a beach and ocean in the background.

Fuel for your day

The menu is straightforward and satisfying. Breakfast sandwiches on house-made bread, daily soups, fresh salads, and house-made pastries all change with the seasons. BC wines and local beers are available, plus cocktails if the moment calls for something stronger.

Everything is prepared fresh, and most of it travels well if your plans take you elsewhere. Take your lunch to the beach, fuel up between sets (wetsuits are welcome!), or gather with friends over drinks on the beachfront patio in summer.


Location: The Driftwood Café is located in the Wickaninnish Inn’s Beach Building.


Hours:
Summer: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm
*July & August: 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
Winter: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

View the Menu

Two people are standing and observing landscape paintings in a well-lit art gallery. The artworks depict natural scenes such as waves and forested areas. The setting is calm and modern, with wooden elements visible.
Three people stand inside a rustic workshop filled with wooden items and tools. A person in a red sweater holds a carved object, showing it to the others. In the background, a poster featuring Henry Nolla is displayed.

Art and craft nearby

The Henry Nolla Gallery is set within the Driftwood Café. It features rotating exhibitions by local artists and the legacy of Master Carver Henry Nolla, whose work defines the Inn. Wander down Chesterman Beach to the Henry Nolla Carving Shed, where local carvers work and welcome visitors. Art, food, and the beach are all within steps of each other.