Wayne & Freda — Restaurant in Penticton

Not mad, but definitely will probably not go again They were nice, treated us with respect, etc. was only 2 of us, got order wrong, was very busy. I've been to a few coffee shops and restaurants and have been pretty comfortable and never felt COVID threatened for the most part with the exception of certain things as that are unavoidable and is what it is, but there were so many people crammed between the "social distancing" floor stickers that you were literally touching each other, we waited for a while for our coffee, which is fine, but witnessed no cleaning, or wiping of, for example, of the the pin pad or counter, And it was touches allot. There were stickers and floor and masks, but clearly only for perception, nothing is enforced or even suggested for that matter. If you think it's all a hoax, it would be fine because they are nice and the coffee is good (well the coffee that I ended up drinking lol), but if you are even just moderately conservative in your social distancing (whereas you are fine with unavoidable things but still somewhat try to do your part by avoiding other people), I would probably avoid it for now as it definitely fits the rhetoric of some of other restaurants prior to outbreak. I think we are probably safe in the okanagan, but IF there was going to be a breakout, I feel like it would be there. Post-pandmic and if you were convinced there is no way this is real, then stripping away that it was good for the most part, but people were a little too close for pre-pandmic standards,...

I've been trying this spot every once in a blue moon since they opened a few years back and...It's ok. Good drip coffee, pretty solid baked goods, but they're always really slow, and their espresso drinks have always been kinda lackluster and watery, especially their americanos. Better than they used to be but I swung back today cuz a friend gave me a gift card and...Still kinda about the same. Don't think I can blame the baristas, gotta be company policy to make em like they do.

That and I've always felt kinda unwelcome here. There's an unfriendly, unwelcoming, "rich people only" air to the place that makes me feel out of place every time I've stopped in. Not from the staff, mind you, the baristas are always friendly and kind, but the customers here, like that "we thought we priced you types outa town by now" kinda vibes. It's weird; I don't get that feeling from even more upscale spots like Nest & Nectar or Bench Market. Maybe it's just me, I dunno.

Anyway, not a spot I recommend unless you're by the lake and really need a scone real quick, cuz with hideaway gone since last year, they got the only decent scones unless you're able to get down to that spot by the skaha lake marina. Swing by Seis Cielo across the street from city hall for a coffee instead; they roast their own beans proper and do the best americano I've ever had, consistently. Usually quicker in...

Wayne & Freda turned out to be an excellent coffee stop right in the middle of what feels like Penticton’s little food district. The timing couldn’t have been better—warm afternoon, light breeze, and plenty of shade under their ginormous umbrella. The Sandwich and the ‘customized’ ever so lightly sugared up Cortado hit the spot! 👌🥪☕️ I liked the repurposed container seating too, which gives you the option of being outdoors but still covered. The whole place keeps to the easy neighborhood vibe, and I’m honestly kicking myself for not getting here sooner. Perfect spot to slow down for a bite and a coffee. 👌🥪☕️ There’s a wonderful heart warming story behind the name Wayne & Freda! From the website: Jen & Ryan are the owners. They came to find that Ryan’s grandfather Wayne and Jen’s grandmother Freda lived in the same care home. This brought Wayne and Freda together, and their chats over coffee about their grandchildren grew into a warm friendship with many more shared...