Places to Eat in Lake Cowichan

Your guide on where to eat in Lake Cowichan, featuring local favourites, quick bites, and sit-down spots.

A young woman with long blonde hair holding a soft-serve ice cream cone with pink ice cream at Cowabunga Cones.

Cowabunga Cones

New Zealand style creamery selling delicious soft-serve ice cream blended with real fruit! They also have retro arcade games and soft drinks. Bonus, enjoy a discount when adding ice cream cones to your tube rental through the Tube Shack!

53 North Shore Drive

Outside view of a sushi restaurant with a blue awning displaying 'Lakeside Sushi.' A sign on the sidewalk indicates takeout and dine-in options.

Lakeside Sushi

Cute and cozy sushi restaurant with great service and a chill vibe. Try out some of their delicious rolls named after local areas like the Honeymoon Bay Roll! If sushi’s not your thing, they also have great noodle based dishes!

#2 - 78 Cowichan Lake Road

Large wooden building with multiple levels, balconies, and staircases, surrounded by greenery and a landscaped garden with a stone fountain in the foreground.

Youbou Bar & Grill

Just a couple minutes from Lake Cowichan, the Youbou Bar & Grill is worth the drive. They focus on local ingredients and have delicious burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more! They also have a patio with an incredible view of the lake.

10524 Youbou Road

Exterior of Little Town Pizza restaurant with large windows, brick walls, and mountain scenery in the background.

Little Town Pizza

Delicious pizza with gluten free and vegan options as well as wings, sides, salads, and drinks. They offer pickup and delivery in Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie, Youbou, and Skutz Falls!

39 King George Street

Exterior of a Tim Hortons restaurant with large windows, red signage, and parking lot in front.

Tim Hortons

Canadian chain for signature premium-blend coffee, plus light fare, pastries & breakfast sandwiches.

37 North Shore Road

Interior view of a plant shop with shelves and walls filled with various potted plants and greenery, wooden furniture, and a dark wood floor.

Garden Made

Adorable bubble tea and smoothie shop which also offers healthy salads and snacks. They are also a plant store!

92 South Shore Road

A two-story building with a brown roof, black exterior, surrounded by greenery, with signs indicating it's a casual dining restaurant.

Jakes at the Lake

A family restaurant with an awesome patio overlooking the lake and river. They’ve got delicious lunch and dinner menus with tons of options for kids as well. Located just above the Tube Shack, they’re a great option for before or after your float!

109 South Shore Road

Nighttime exterior view of J&V's Burgers & Pizza restaurant with illuminated signage and large front windows

J&V’s Diner

If it’s burgers and pizza you are craving, head to J & V’s! This American Diner styled eatery has a great selection of all your favourite lunch and dinner items as well as 49 flavours of milkshakes to try.

162 South Shore Road

Logo for Poblano's Mexican Eatery featuring a red chili pepper above the restaurant's name.

Poblanos

A Mexican eatery conveniently located near the Tube Shack—perfect for grabbing a quick bite before or after your tubing adventure. Enjoy comforting, flavour-packed dishes with a wide variety of Mexican favourites.

97 South Shore Road

Exterior view of a grocery store with parked cars in front, a small tent with produce outside, and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

The Market Cafe

Located in Country Grocer, the Market Cafe is convenient for grabbing a bite before or after grocery shopping. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and great breakfast and lunch options!

83 Cowichan Lake Road

A Subway restaurant located on a sloped street corner with a ramp and a crosswalk in front, featuring a prominent Subway sign on the building's front facade.
Display case containing various baked goods, including cakes, cupcakes, and brownies, with handwritten signs listing prices and ingredients.

Subway

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

108B South Shore Road

Front view of Ed's Coffee House with a bright orange awning, two pink Adirondack chairs, a small yellow table, and a potted flower arrangement outside. The shop has a large front window, a sign indicating it's open, and features a brick exterior with a sidewalk in front. There is a street and some trees in the background.

Butler’s Pantry Bake Shop

Small bakery tucked inside Butler Locksmith with incredible bread, muffins, scones, and so much more!

122 South Shore Road

Ed’s Coffeehouse

Small-town coffeehouse with the best coffees, teas, and treats. Ed and staff are super knowledgeable about the area and always up for a chat! In summer try out their Blackberry Mint Lemonade or Iced Lattes and in winter a Mocha or Eggnog Latte!

67 South Shore Road

Two-story building with a beige exterior, black trim, and a metal roof, with outdoor stairs leading to the upper balcony. There is a grassy lawn with small bushes in the foreground and a few tall trees in the background.

The Riverside Pub + River Cafe

As its name suggests, the Riverside is right on the Cowichan River. The cafe serves up breakfast and coffee and the pub side has lunch, dinner, drinks, and often has some form of entertainment happening!

56 North Shore Drive

Exterior of Cow Cafe at Lake Cowichan with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and a sign featuring a fire.

The Cow Cafe

Family run restaurant with a dog friendly patio! They’re known for their delicious burgers but also have sandwiches, salads, pasta, and so much more! Plus, if you go between 12 and 4, they offer bunch bowls!

51 North Shore Road

Building with a sign that reads 'Mountain Man Ice Cream', with a neon 'Open' sign, large window with a child's picture eating ice cream, and an entrance door with a logo, under a clear blue sky.

Mountain Man

Hard scoop ice cream shop open from May to September. They have a covered outdoor seating area and lots of flavour options. Located along the main strip, they’re close to the Tube Shack and other stores.

99 South Shore Road

A&W restaurant with orange accents and a sign that says "Home of the Burger Family"; parked black pickup truck in front.

A&W

Fast-food outlet serving up namesake root beer, plus burgers, chicken & fries.

96 Wellington Road

Street view of a small town with a storefront that has signs for waffles, bread, and donuts. A neon 'Open' sign is visible in the window, with reflections of parked cars and the street outside. The shop has a black exterior wall and a sidewalk in front.

Island Pastry Haus

Waffles, coffee, and assorted baked goods and pastries including croissants, cakes, macaroons, and pretzels!

93 South Shore Road