360 Toynbee Rd • 778.353.0360 • @sweetwaterdistillingco
Nestled on a 40-acre hillside farm in the Cranberry Valley, Sweetwater Distilling Co. crafts small-batch, award-winning vodka, gin, and liqueurs using 100% BC apples. Family owned and proudly local — visit the tasting room and taste the island in every sip.
319 #6 Upper Ganges Rd • 250-537-7296 • @francis_bread
Francis Bread bakes naturally leavened loaves in a wood-fired oven using BC-grown organic grains — think exceptional sourdough, pastries, and sandwiches that locals line up for. A Salt Spring essential.
319 #2 Upper Ganges Rd • (250) 931-7007 • @woodshedprovisions
Woodshed Provisions is a curated gourmet shop celebrating the island's local abundance, sourcing the finest seasonal ingredients to craft ready-to-enjoy meals and beautiful baked goods. Perfect for picnics, provisions, or a little something special to take home.
151 Sharp Rd • 250-931-5554 ext 2 • @saltspringwildcider
Salt Spring Wild Cider crafts untamed small-batch ciders rooted in the island's history — and pairs them with a full lunch and dinner menu in a stunning ciderhouse setting. A must-visit.
106 Purvis Lane • 250-537-5379 • @treehousecafe
A Salt Spring icon. Tucked into a heritage cottage in the heart of Ganges, the Tree House Cafe serves delicious wholesome food prepared from scratch. Fresh, local ingredients, generous portions, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that keeps people coming back. Pure island magic.
529 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-538-2197 • @ciderworks_ssi
A Salt Spring institution. Ciderworks grows over 425 heritage apple varieties on their certified organic orchard and turns them into exceptional dry ciders — all without added sugar. Visit the tasting room, take in the views, and sip something truly local.
160 Upper Ganges Road • 250-537-2362 • @hastingshouse_
Set along the shores of Ganges Harbour, Hastings House Manor Dining is a Relais & Châteaux, CAA Four Diamond restaurant where seasonal menus showcase the best of local farms, fisheries, and artisan producers. Salt Spring's most distinguished dining experience — reservations essential.
109 McPhillips Avenue • 250-537-0825 • @saltspringcafeandkitchen
Salt Spring Coffee's original roastery cafe, founded in 1996, serves chef-inspired brunch and lunch made with local, organic ingredients — alongside their iconic fair trade, small-batch coffee. A Ganges institution that locals and visitors return to again and again.
115 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-537-6855 • @truelovepizza.ssi
True Love Pizza crafts organic sourdough pizza using better ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. Wood-fired with an incredible crust, generous toppings, and friendly service — this is the kind of pizza worth lining up for. A Salt Spring favourite.
121 Upper Ganges Road • 250-537-4700 • @woodleys.restaurant
Situated within the Harbour House Hotel, Woodley's Kitchen serves locally sourced, authentically West Coast cuisine crafted from ingredients from artisan producers on Salt Spring and the surrounding Gulf Islands. Harbour views, a heated patio, and live music make it a Salt Spring favourite.
285 Reynolds Road • 250-653-2300 • @saltspring_island_cheese
Salt Spring Island Cheese Company has been handcrafting artisan goat and sheep cheeses on the island since 1994 — from beloved chèvres to feta and surface-ripened varieties. Visit the farm shop, wander the grounds, watch cheese being made through the viewing windows, and grab a bite at the café. A true Salt Spring treasure.
100 Lower Ganges Road • 250-537-4434 • @saltspringchocolate
A heritage chocolaterie in the heart of Ganges, Salt Spring Chocolate folds the island's stories, places, and spirit into every handcrafted chocolate. Don't miss the Chocolate Legend Map — a delicious bite-by-bite guide to Salt Spring's most beloved spots.
101 Purvis Lane • 250-931-4523 • @glads_ice_cream
An old school ice cream shop with over 30 years on Salt Spring, Glad's serves over 20 flavours, custom ice cream cakes, thick milkshakes, frozen yogurt, and freshly made waffle cones. A sweet Ganges tradition.
110-150 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-931-5956 • @mateada.ssi
Mateada is more than a restaurant and music lounge — it's a gathering place to celebrate community, with South American inspired cuisine, exceptional craft cocktails, live entertainment, and amazing yerba mate creations. One of Salt Spring's most vibrant and soulful spaces.
325 Fernwood Road • @cafeflora.ssi
Café Flora was born from a simple idea — to create a place where people feel comfortable and want to come back to. Inspired by the ocean, forests, and quiet magic of Salt Spring Island, it's a deeply local gathering place rooted in community warmth and good food.
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2104-115 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-537-4181 • @auntiepestoscafe
Family owned and operated since 2004, Auntie Pesto's offers waterfront views, inspired menus, local produce, fine wines, and quality meats. A warm and friendly space filled with local art, fresh flowers, and the sumptuous smells of home cooking. Reservations recommended.
805 Lower Ganges Road • 250-537-0029 • @pacosclubhouse
Handcrafted artisan tacos combining traditional recipes with a unique twist — Paco's Clubhouse is a beloved community staple serving flavorful tacos, burritos, and burgers with fresh tortillas and friendly service. A Salt Spring favourite worth seeking out.
189 Beddis Road • 250-538-8279 • @oxeatsgrass
Fully plant-based comfort food truck located just two minutes from Ganges, Ox Eats Grass serves generous portions of vibrant vegan dishes including standout breakfast buns and famous cinnamon buns. A beloved island gem with serious community spirit. Check Instagram for current hours.
132 Lower Ganges Road • 250-537-9339 • @saltspring_inn
A Salt Spring institution in the heart of Ganges Village, the Salt Spring Inn serves West Coast comfort food including regional seafood, local lamb, and daily specials — with indoor fireside dining and a seasonal outdoor patio. Saturday breakfast and Sunday brunch are island favourites.
99-149 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-537-8588 • @delvecchiopasta
Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca marries traditional Italian homestyle cooking with premium local ingredients to create fresh pasta, pizza, and oven-ready dishes unique to Salt Spring. Chef Max's handmade pasta and thin-crust pizzas using organic, non-GMO flour have earned a devoted local following. Eat in, take out, or take it home and cook it yourself.
2921 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-653-4833 • @rocksaltrestaurantandcafe
Right next to the Fulford Harbour ferry terminal, Rock Salt serves global flavours and island comfort in a 180-degree ocean view dining room — everything made from scratch, with local ingredients at the heart of every dish. The perfect welcome to Salt Spring.
110 Purvis Lane #201 • 250-537-5041 • @oystercatcher_grill
Salt Spring Island's waterfront restaurant of choice — dress casual and relax by the river-rock fireplace or sip cocktails on the harbour deck. The locally inspired menu features the freshest ingredients from Salt Spring and Vancouver Island, including local lamb, breweries, and vineyards.
122-149 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-222-8650 • @buzzysluncheonette
A Montreal Jewish deli on an island with more bears than Jews — Buzzy's makes their own Montreal smoked meat right here on Salt Spring Island. Legendary sandwiches, latkes, and a charismatic owner who makes every visit an experience. An absolute must.
121 McPhillips Avenue #1 • 250-537-4491 • @barbsbuns
A beloved Salt Spring institution. Barb's bakes daily with fresh ingredients — pastries, sourdough, croissants, sweet and savoury twists, and more. Now also stocking a curated selection of BC local provisions, it's a little corner of everything that makes this island so delicious.
319 Upper Ganges Road #3 • @mavericksicecream
Mavericks is a Salt Spring Island café serving espresso-based drinks alongside their own small-batch ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, ice cream bars, and ice cream sandwiches. Located at the Jam Factory food hub near Ganges, with a lovely picnic area out back. A sweet stop not to be missed.
270 Furness Road • 778-354-1121 • @saltspringbrewery
Tucked into a warm, woodsy setting on Salt Spring Island, Salt Spring Brewing Co. is a beloved local craft brewery drawing cyclists, locals, and visitors alike with a rotating lineup of well-crafted ales, hazy pales, sours, and seasonal brews. Cozy indoor space, sunny patio — cold pint required.
1880 Fulford-Ganges Road • 250-653-4687 • @garryoaksestate
A boutique Salt Spring winery known for award-winning, estate-grown wines — every grape grown on-site and every bottle crafted to reflect the land. Sip on the tasting patio overlooking rolling vineyards and the beautiful Burgoyne Valley. A truly special island experience.
164 Norton Road • 250-800-5552 • @kutataswines
Founded by winemakers Mira Tusz and Daniel Dragert, Kutatás — pronounced Koo-Tah-Tash, Hungarian for "quest" — produces estate-grown Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and unique orange wines from 8 acres of dry-farmed Salt Spring vines. A hidden gem for serious wine lovers.
Salt Spring Island • 1625 North End Rd • @vivezzawines
A family-owned boutique winery built on decades of research into disease-resistant grape varieties, Vivezza crafts small-batch dry whites, reds, and sparkling wines rooted in the island's coastal terroir. Organic viticulture, a serene setting, and a focus on sustainability make every visit feel genuinely special.
319 Upper Ganges Road • 250-931-6025 • @saltspringkitchenco
Woman-owned since 2012, SaltSpring Kitchen Co. crafts flavour-filled gourmet jams, preserves, and hot sauces in small batches with all-natural ingredients — proudly made on Salt Spring Island by a living-wage team. Visit the Tasting Room at the Jam Factory, find them at the Saturday Market, or shop online. A Salt Spring original now stocked in hundreds of stores across Canada.
