This rustic, locally beloved cafe located between Sooke and Jordan River is bristling with home-baked treats (pecan bars recommended), bulging sandwiches and hearty soups. On sunny days, snag an outside perch in the flower-strewn garden and enjoy an extra-frothy cappuccino that looks like a marshmallow.
Shirley Delicious Cafe
Vancouver Island
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