White Rabbit Coffee Community

OPEN
MONDAY
SATURDAY / 8:30 - 5
SUNDAYS / 9 - 5

A platform for gathering

A platform for gathering

OUR CAFE
Local fresh food and expertly crafted coffee.

White Rabbit Coffee Co. is a community space that aims to inspire collaboration. We serve expertly crafted coffee and, house-made vegan, gluten-free treats.
Whether you need a place to study, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a refill before hitting the trail, we encourage you to enjoy.

A bright and buzzing cafe, stocked with fresh pastries, warm lunch options, and tasty drinks. A perfect spot to read, study or meet a friend.

We are White Rabbit Coffee Community
a space of endless possibility. 

FROM THE KITCHEN
Made from scratch with whole ingredients

Our fresh baked goods, and a portion of our snack foods are all made in-house, from scratch with whole organic ingredients that are gluten-free + vegan friendly.

Our rotating seasonal sandwich and salad menus, can be ordered gluten-free or are naturally gluten free with some vegan options.

We strive to normalize accessible food menus while creating thoughtfully prepared items from local + forged ingredients.

​We produce a lot in our tiny little space and we are proud to share it with you.

OUR COMMUNITY
Local collaborations and lifting each other up

We are so excited to have two small & local small businesses as an option on our menu. Community is a big part of who we are at White Rabbit and we’re proud to offer Xálish Medicines adaptogen as well as a selection of chocolates from Kinsu Chocolates.

Our coffee & milled teas currently come to us fresh weekly from Vancouver Island businesses, Discovery Coffee & Jaga Silk.

We also carry a selection of loose leaf teas from Cornelia Bean, a small tea company from Manitoba.

FAQ

  • We’re a small, third wave community coffee shop that focuses on always pouring a quality cup.

  • Third wave coffee emerged in the 2000s, and is characterized by a focus on the quality of the coffee bean itself. Third wave coffee shops often source high-quality, single-origin coffee beans or proprietary blends and roast them to highlight their unique flavor profiles. At White Rabbit, we currently work with Discovery Coffee as our main roaster and sometimes bring in other roasters as a feature.

    Third wave coffee also emphasizes manual brewing methods like pour-overs, and the use of lighter roasts that highlight the natural sweetness and acidity of the coffee.

  • Yes, we have a sunny dog-friendly patio. It’s open every day of the year, rain or shine, and while there is some covered seating thanks to the building’s awning, we do not have heaters or more extensive covering at this time.

  • We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions. Our muffins, cookies and some bars are vegan & gluten free. We also carry a range of sandwiches made by our chefs at Black Rabbit with a gluten free option by your request. Our salads and our parfait are also gluten free and dairy free.

    We carry certified gluten free oat m*lk and then soy m*lk as another alternative.

    Please inform your barista of any specific allergies.

  • Yes, we accommodate a variety of events of all sizes. Visit our event page to explore the possibilities.

  • Unfortunately, our art rotation at White Rabbit has come to an end after 6 years. Please keep an eye on our socials to learn about any changes.

    We also have a general store in the space next door, called The General. We offer local small businesses and makers consignment through there. Please visit The General page to learn more.

  • There is street parking available on Selby street for a 2 hour max, or a parking lot that you can access on Prideaux street. The Right side of the parking lot is free for a 2 hour max but you must have a permit to park on the left.

  • We don’t correspond by phone at White Rabbit. If you’d like to enquire about hosting an event at White Rabbit, please visit our Events page to learn more.

    If what you’re trying to do is more abstract, or you are searching for an answer for a different query, you can reach us here.

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321 Selby Street
Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R4