Good coffee.
Good life.
Specialty coffee, wholesome food, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay. Locally rooted since 2019.
What We Brew
The Menu.
The Forest Blend
Single origin Ethiopia, light roast, floral notes
Matcha Ritual
Ceremonial grade matcha, oat milk, honey
Sunrise Latte
Espresso, oat milk, house orange syrup, cinnamon
Cold Brew Tonic
18-hour cold brew, tonic water, citrus peel
Something to Eat
Avocado Toast
$13.00Sourdough, smashed avo, chili flakes, microgreens
Grain Bowl
$15.00Farro, roasted veg, tahini, pickled onion
Banana Loaf
$5.50House-baked, oat milk, brown butter glaze
Our Story
Born on the
North Shore.
Zest started as a farmers' market pop-up in 2019. We outgrew our tent pretty fast. Now we're in the heart of Nanaimo, serving the neighbourhood we love with coffee sourced from BC roasters we believe in.
Everything on our menu is made in-house, in small batches, with ingredients we can actually name. No shortcuts. No compromises.
What we stand for.
Plant-First Menu
Over 80% of our menu is fully plant-based or easily adapted. Eating well shouldn't be complicated.
BC Roasters Only
We source exclusively from independent BC roasters who share our values. Every cup has a story.
Community Roots
10% of monthly profits go to local food security programs. Business should give back.
Visit Us
Come say hi.
What people are saying.
"Best oat latte on the island. The vibe is immaculate — I come every morning before work."
Sarah M."I work remotely and Zest is my office. Fast WiFi, great playlist, and the cold brew is elite."
Jordan T."The grain bowl changed my lunch game. And the staff somehow remember everyone's name."
Priya L.