Beanery2Bistro — Restaurant in McBride

Great people, great food, great coffee!!

Stopped by for some wifi and breakfast and left with a great experience! Food was delicious, cooked in a small kitchen where you can probably watch if you wanted to. Like others have said, it’s like homemade food made by your grandma and tastes so comforting and FRESH! I got the breakfast sandwich which i ended up having to take half away with me. My partner got the traditional breakfast and the potatoes were pretty yummy! We also got a small soup which they graciously separated into two bowls for us since we were sharing- thank you so much! It is appreciated. What really blew me away was the coffee! I’m not usually a caffeine drinker but i needed it, so i got a mocha. My partner got a latte and got a brewed/drip coffee to go. The mocha was delicious and not extremely sweet so it was a pleasure to sip on. The latte was just as amazing too and the drip coffee.... i actually liked it! Considering the fact that every coffee before this tasted the same to me - bitter and not enjoyable... this coffee was so smooth and delicious. Definitely stopping by here again whenever i pass through! I don’t know her name but presumably the owner/cook, she saw me scratching my numerous mosquito bites and offered up the hand sanitizer (iisopropyl/alcohol) as she said it would stop the itch... and it did!! I get such bad bites that swell up to the size of plums and this trick did indeed work. So glad i happened to find this place. Guy who made our coffees/took our orders had some good recommendations and was friendly as well. Come here, enjoy the food, drinks, and company - you...

A nice atmosphere and location, great for people passing through. However I would have to say this is one of my most unpleasant customer service experiences in BC after years of travelling and visiting just about every small town. I’m shocked.

I first was uncomfortable as I was standing at the till waiting for the cashier, who ignored me for several minutes, but I thought that perhaps she’s just very busy.

Unfortunately the woman working the cash was so unbelievably rude to me because I did not hear her mumbled instructions (she never bothered to look up at me) to replace the sticky notes on the muffins to the shelf, which I did as I was asked when she repeated herself. Apparently I should just know the systems she has in place by reading her mind.

She was so terse and unfriendly to the point that I had to ask her why she was being so mean. She was dismissive and unfriendly...

So quaint and quirky! When you enter, grab a green card and fill out what you want to order (there is a menu right there and also at the tables), then hand it to the chef. Coffee and tea are self-serve, but there is a friendly cashier to help you out. It is a strange set-up for sure, but comfortable. Food is in no rush, very worth the wait. I had a breakfast bagel and it was loaded with fresh veggies and sprouts on top of your usual meat/cheese/egg. Homefries were excellent, too, and a garnish of fresh fruit.

There is an adjoining info centre/gift shop/art gallery if you wish to peruse some cool stuff while you wait. I highly recommend this place if you are stopping in McBride and have a few...