Pacific Brimm Coffee & Tea

London fog and caramel macchiato were under par for my standards. Also found them to be pricey. I like to support local business but can not support this one

My boyfriend and I came from out of town to see family in the Parksville area. This café was one of the few still open. It has its own unique character that sort of goes with the Parksville style. It has comfy seats and nice people working. It’s food is not the greatest but still good if you need a bite. There is lots of selection and you can pretty much find any kind of lunch you need. My food was a little expensive. I got the soup and salad. I thought the salad was too small for what I paid. My boyfriend’s sandwich was stale. Nonetheless is wasn’t terrible. It’s a nice sit down I the heart of Parksville.

Stopped in for coffee and a dessert. The place was very disheveled but sometimes the day goes that way — I get it. The pastries wrapped in Saran wrap did not looking particularly fresh or enticing. The espresso machine had a significant amount of duct tape on it and the back counter it sat on was quite dirty. The bathroom I went into had garbage all over the floor. It took a long time to be served despite two people clearly working in the back. Not impressed with the very weak coffee, very hard date square service and cleanliness. Definitely thumbs down.

We stopped here looking for a quick coffee/​breakfast for the road. We ordered a Caramel Matte and a Dark Mocha to go. The caramel Matte was made to stay. No big deal, she poured it into a to-​go cup and it was ok. The mocha was made as a latte at first. We informed them that it was supposed to be a mocha so the barista took the latte, dumped it into a to-​go cup and drizzled the top with a touch of chocolate syrup. This is not a Mocha. This is a latte that has been drizzled with chocolate syrup. We left disappointed in the lack of attention to customer satisfaction and detail. No apologies were offered, nor was there any acknowledgement of the mistakes.
The mocha was made unprofessionally and the staff didn’t seem to care about their low standards.

Great little coffee shop but terrible coffee! There isn’t much in Parksville so this is about it. I actually took my Americano back for a remake, can’t say I’ve ever done that before. The lady working was nice enough to redo it. Life’s a beach.

Great coffee shop in the heart of Parksville. Friendly atmosphere and good range of food, especially breakfasts. Great coffee. Also has a selection of games in a room out the back.

I think this might be my favorite coffee shop ever. It looks abit quiet and unassuming from the outside but once you walk in you feel immediately the care and attention to the space and the customers. Great spot for quiet chats with girlfriends or just to sit and enjoy a book with a great snack or meal. Don’t forget to check out the private back patio. Loved everything about this place.

Just went here again after passing through Parksuille in the fall of last year. New owners, but still the same great atmosphere and décor. We shared a scone and thoroughly enjoyed it, together with our drinks

Fantastic food, service and best of all coffee. I can’t say enough about the friendly, and VERY accommodating staff. Will pop in again, and recommend!

Having recently begun work in Parksville, I knew that I would need to scout out the area restaurants as I am categorically incapable of remembering to bring my pre-​packed lunch. I’ll make it the night before, put it in a brown bag, leave a sprig of parsley on the top, write notes to myself in my mirror, hire telemarketers to call me before I leave to ask if I’ve gotten it… and by the time noon rolls around, I reach for my veggie chili /​tuna sandwich /​steak-​frites and … realize I’m once again somewhat incompetent with respect to remembering my lunch.
Ergo.
I went to Pacific Brimm in my first week and haven’t looked back since. While I’m not a coffee drinker — making my review of limited use for those who need caffeine IV drips — I can recommend it highly for lunch. Their club sandwich, at $ 9.25, uses non-​deli-​meat chicken, and their grilled vegetable panini is incredibly flavorful and cooked hot through every time.
I visit at least once a week, and usually twice, and have yet to be disappointed. Lovely tables outside for when it’s sunny, a cozy interior with a variety of seating arrangements, and friendly staff.
No doubts, this place is Brimm-​ing with good cheer.