Ironworks Cafe & Creperie in Nanaimo

200 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, Canada

★★★★★
(559 reviews)
Categories: Creperie

About

We feature a delicious array of Belgian crepes with the traditional Belgian batter, a buckwheat gluten-free batter, a soy based vegan batter and now a KETO batter. The Ironworks Cafe provides their guests with a deep rich coffee provided by Caffè Umbria. Caffè Umbria captures the true essence of Italian-style espresso and coffee. Three generations of roasters means perfection in a cup. We strive to reduce our footprint on our green planet by ensuring we Reduce, Reuse and Recycle wherever we can. We provide all biodegradable and compostable plastics for all our coffee lids, cups and straws. This is something near and dear to our hearts.

Website
ironworkscafe.ca
Address
200 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G6, Canada
Plus Code
5387+M6 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Friday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM–4 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery In-store pick-up Takeaway Dine-in Same-day delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid parking lot Paid street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
559 reviews

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★★★★★
November 11, 2024

Really cute and small! Clean and cozy esthetic. You order at the till and find a spot. Really good variety of crepes, and coffee. I went to get more savory, smoked salmon with dill. Easy to eat, fresh, delicious. It was a great late lunch, came with a tiny fresh salad. Staff were really friendly, smiley. I'm just visiting and would definitely come back. This place would be great for dessert or lunch.

★★★★★
October 25, 2024

Had the white hot chocolate and apple caramel crepes. The server made the suggestion of adding cream cheese icing onto it and it was the best combination ever ! This is a cute little cafe and I was pleasantly impressed with the quality and taste of my lunch. Amazing find on my trip ! The other server also noticed my baby was bored and brought her some crayons without me asking while saving my sanity to enjoy this delicious meal. Highly recommended!!

★★★★
October 15, 2024

A great little place with plenty of options—almost too many to choose from! The staff were friendly, and the restaurant was clean and organized. I enjoyed the banana peanut butter crepe.

★★★★★
October 13, 2024

Amazing crêpes, for a great price. Service is great, the mexican breakfast crêpe is definitely 5 stars !

★★★★★
September 26, 2024

So good! I had the 4 berry + cream crepe & a latte and both were great! Also the staff are super sweet & friendly and overall it feels very comfortable in there!

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

It's a small restaurant, but it doesn't feel cramped. When we arrived around 9am, most tables were taken. But we're the only table left by 9:30am, so probably just the peak hour weekday crowd. Food taste and servings portion are both great! Staff are very friendly, and orders are served promptly. There is free wifi! 👍

★★★★
September 14, 2024

Ordered smoked salmon crepe, it was a bit too salty, but overall not bad. Quiet on a Friday morning around 9:30am.

★★★★★
September 1, 2024

Great place for crepes. Amazing people at the front. Loveddd the espresso oreo. definitely a place to check out if you are visiting Nanaimo. See you sooooooon!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

Magical crepes! We had banana Nutella and it was divine! The dark chocolate is also a must. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

We just had our staff holiday party with breakfast from Ironworks and they were AMAZING - delicious crepes, the large order was perfect and well organized, and the team as a delight to communicate with. Thank you so much!!!

December 21, 2024

I attempted to place an order with this restaurant through DoorDash around 3 PM on December 20, 2024. Surprisingly, it showed the restaurant as closed, even though Google listed their hours as open until 4 PM. I called the restaurant, and they assured me all their delivery apps were active and suggested that perhaps DoorDash is closed, which didn t make sense. To double-check, I switched to Uber Eats, added my items to the cart, and at checkout, it once again indicated the restaurant was closed. It left me wondering are the big food delivery platforms refusing to deliver for this restaurant, or is there an issue on the restaurant s end? This experience was frustrating, to say the least, and I hope it gets resolved for future customers. Also called Door-dash to confirm if they are *closed* or if there is any technical error but everything was working all fine and told by the rep its the merchant who is not accepting the orders.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

We had crepes and coffee both, and we were served with promptness and kindness, the workers helped us with anything we needed or wanted. The food was amazing and we got it really fast! Our coffees had cute designs on them! Ive never been disappointed when Ive gone to ironworks and this was no different. I will warn if you go at lunchtime it can be real busy but thats expected for somewhere so delicious!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Best experience ever !!! And they use clover Food

★★★★
December 8, 2024

Dietary restrictions: They have amazing dairy and gluten free options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

They have gluten-free crepes!! (Made from buckwheat.) So exciting and delicious. It s a little slow because it s always full in there, but it s worth the wait. Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Very very good crepes and coffee. Clean and safe!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Very nice and delicious crepes and coffee. Parking: Under the convention center $ In the street far from free commerce!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Stopped in off the street spontaenously while I was waiting for my partner to finish an appointment and wasnt disappointed. I had the spinach, artichoke, and brie on buckwheat and it was delicious. Beautiful presentation and nice atmosphere. Would recommend!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Took me awhile to try this café, worth the visit!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Coffee is good. Crepes are great. Staff are the best!!!! They need more seating .

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The staff here are so lovely, and the coffee keeps me coming back daily

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

all around great crepes with big portions!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Wonderful Cafe, *amazing* crepes, and *epic* coffee/tea flights.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Really great coffee, and really great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Amazing atmosphere! Excellent and caring service, very friendly! And the crepes!!!! Out of this world!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Customer service is always on point, the ladies are sweet and never fail to put a smile on our faces. Although its just crepes youll never fail to find a sweet or savoury option for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Delicious food!!! Busy busy cafe - that tell the food is full-filling & delicious!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Staff was friendly service was quick and food was great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Small place with delicious food. Havent had crepes in years & they were excellent.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delightful little place that had delicious crepes and coffee. Vegetarian options: Had vegan crepe options! So delicious Food : 5/5 |

September 22, 2024

We ordered the breakfast savory crepe. Second in line to be served crepe so it wasnt that busy yet. However the woman who worked on September 2nd served our food cold. We were disappointed because we also ate breakfast there a day before that and the crepe was piping hot and just perfect. However the second time we went was a total disappointment. We barely touched the food. I was kind worried the egg was a bit runny. Anyway I just hand her back the plate of cold food to throw away, lost appetite after that.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This is a great place. Its my number 1 choice of coffee shops in downtown Nanaimo. Id like to see a little more choice in the menu, but its a really nice place. The only issue I have is that its too small. Because its so nice, its always full. Seating isnt always available.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

First time visiting. We had the Mexican breakfast crepe, which was delicious and a good size portion! Great service and friendly welcome.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Lovely and delicious savory and sweet crepes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Tried their turkey apple grilled crêpe. It was not bad

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Such a fantastic creperie! They have so many vegan options, they can make almost any crepe into a vegan version it s really great

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Very good place! The coffee was very good, the crepe was ok!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

What can I say I went there with my six kids ( I have beautiful 4 daughters and my baby boys sons) and we decided to buy a crepe for each of us. I am vegetarian, my oldest daughter is allergic to dough, my other one, gorgeous Bonnitta is allergic to bananas. Samantha ( my third oldest) is allergic to mushrooms, Nania is allergic to cheese. My beautiful son s twins are both allergic to meat. AND YOU KNOW WHAT?! WE ORDERED CHICKEN MUSHROOMS CREPE AND ALL OF MY KIDS EXCEPT my beautiful daughter Bonnitta GOT SICK TO THE POINT THAT WE NEEDED TO CALL AN AMBULANCE!! NO EMPLOYEE TOLD ME THAT MUSHROOM CHICKEN CREPE HAD: MUSHROOM, MEAT, DOUGH, CHEESE! Now I am sitting next to my kids in the hospital bed because of this! Anyways the crepes were good.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Crepes were much tougher and thicker than places weve had french crepes at before (and compared to at home). Id call these a pancake crepe hybrid. Gimmicky but fun for the kids. Coffee/espresso was better than average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Amazing experience Very good crepes Food

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Wonderful crepe selection!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

If I could give more stars for nice people who work there, I would! Yummy crepes. Yes, a bit of a wait but they make it fresh! I m coming back for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

What an amazing place love the food and idea here 4 stores and growing ;-). So amazing to see it blossom Kid-friendliness: Cozy place to eat in peace

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This is my first time in Nanaimo and wanted to try something new and this is for sure a top breakfast spot. The apple crumble crepe was to die for, same with the peanut butter and banana one my boyfriend had. The crepe itself is so filling, which is different from the smaller scale ones we get in Alberta. I wish we would ve sat in instead of delivery!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good coffee and excellent food and service. WC clean and nice.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The ladies working here were absolutely wonderful! Very friendly! Crepes were delicious, come with an empty stomach!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Fast and delicious Staff is very friendly and courteous. There is something about the chatter of a full eatery that adds to the atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Had the Mexican breakfast Crepe, it was gooood! Service was great as always. Perfect spot to chill and eat. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food my friend and I tried were really good. The crepe was delicious. It was filled with spinach, brie, and bechamel sauce it was very tasty. Staff were kind to us as it was our first day exploring Nanaimo island. We took hullo ferry to get there and the free shuttle bus to the main parts of town. We really enjoyed parts of downtown Nanaimo and being able to walk around the parks and such. The atmosphere in the Café was friendly, inviting, and clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I had a yummy raisin cookie and tea. She was patient while I looked at the menu. I asked what she recommended in tea. So good.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Greats crepes! Great coffee! Service is very nice. I recommend the smoked salmon crepe

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

My friend and I always go on a run and then immediately run to get crepes at ironworks! We usually split a sweet crepe and a savoury. The service is always fantastic and the food is always delicious. I will be continuing my crepe running rituals. Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free, veggie and vegan options.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Probably the best crepe Ive personally had would definitely recommend. Only problem was that it was a little too much sugar but thats a personal problem and not something that should be taken away from anyone else Still a 5/5 for the food alone, the service was excellent on top. Very friendly, really enjoy how they help and chat with the elderly (but that also feels like a local thing since Im from our of town) Great place, go check it out

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The best crepes ever Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Everyone working here was pleasant and efficient even though the place was very busy. Food options are great, food was very good, very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend! Kid-friendliness: Kids menu. Crepes more than large enough!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Super friendly staff and delicious crepes! Smores iced mocha was outstanding as well. Highly recommend.

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Service was slow (20+ mins), and the crepes we got were quite dry and not noteworthy.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Amazing as always!!! Just wish the tables had a bit more room when with a group of friends. We tried the Mac and Cheese, Chicken Mushroom and Strawberry Nutella!! CHEFS KISS

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I had the Banana & Nutella crepe, was lovely. Parking: If you are lucky, you can park free for 2 hours on street, but not in the middle of downtown, street parking is available but for a fee. Maffeo Park is a short walk away and free for 3 hours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Friendly workers

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Iced coffee flights at Ironworks. So good!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Freaking Awesome

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

If you are looking for Amazing Coffee (Drip or specialty) a fluffy treat, combined with AMAZING service, then please eat here! I work just up the street from their location and order pretty often and I got to say the service food and drink here is just outstanding! Aria and Charlotte especially deserve shout outs, even though EVERY one who works there is amazing, these two I have had the beautiful pleasure of being served by and when I say they go above and beyond I truly mean it! You wont regret choosing here next time you are looking for a great place to eat!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great crepes. Ton of food great price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Very good food and coffee. We had savory dishes for breakfast and I cant wait to go back for something sweet. Seating/tables set up is bit crowded but a steady turnover of customers keeps people moving.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was good. Service was friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Yum! Love that they are vegan-friendly, and overall friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Cute little crêperie with a great selection of sweet and savoury crepes. The staff was friendly and service was great. I don t normally eat out for crepes as I never think it s really worth the value but the portions here are very generous and I was very impressed. We ordered the Oreo espresso crepe, tropical dream and spinach, artichoke and Brie crepe. All were really delicious! Will definitely be back again. Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu for kid portions but we re happy to accommodate and put sprinkles on a regular crepe for my toddler

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Extraordinary customer service! The peanut butter dark chocolate bars are yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Good food. Never had a crepe before, was great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We went in for a quick bite and were surprised by all the options. Although we ordered a safe ham & swiss crepe, it was delicious! The staff is kind and friendly. We have to come back for the sweets sometime!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Food was absolutely delicious, the staff was very pleasant and the decor was very relaxed and homey. Very clean including the washroom. Vegetarian options: Lots of veggie and vegan optionf Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free offers

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Gluten free options! Friendly staff.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Visited the Nanaimo location for brunch with my mom today. Although I work close by, this was my first time in. The service was excellent, and went beyond expectations for vegan options for me. We each had coffee flights and crepes. I was thinking it would be more like a snack, but it was surprisingly filling at kept me going all day at work. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Im homeless, this wonderful lady that owns iron works literally woke me up when I was sleeping on the street and told me nicely get to iron works I will give you coffee and breakfast, support her.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

I came in and forgot my wallet and ordered pickup, it was made immediately and absolutely delicious, the people working the crepes are super friendly and helpful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Easily one of my wife and Is favourite places to dine out. I normally have my Mexican breakfast crepe (well, 90% of the time), and I always enjoy a coffee with my meal -- the best local coffee (in my opinion). Always quite busy, so we hope we can grab a table to enjoy a meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

They open early and are very quick with service. Vegetarian options: There are options Kid-friendliness: There are sweet crepes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Wonderful people, I enjoy my visit and the food every time.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Cool and Asthetic. Loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Food was good friendly staff eggs in breakfast crepe were perfect. I think the bacon could have had a little more crisp to it, but it was a good, thick, meaty bacon very satisfied with my breakfast date to this establishment. Music was a little loud and skip drivers kinda pushy, but thats not a big deal in the end

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

The Oreo Espresso Crepe that we ordered was straight up sinful. So good. It was a freshly made crepe topped with Oreo cookie crumble, a dollop of whip cream, and generously stuffed with their Oreo espresso cream cheese filling. 10/10 would eat that again. I also ordered a dark roast drip coffee, and even though they were all out, they had no problem making me a fresh batch. The coffee, crepe, and service were all excellent. Id come back again for sure.

February 22, 2024

This place has a mouse problem I saw a mouse while I was there and my experience there was horrible. I would not recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Chicken Brie and Blueberries Savoury Crêpe of the month! Absolutely delicious! Kid-friendliness: Highchair available Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It was a yummy experience. On top of that they made sure all our dishes were to our liking and even remade our coffee so it was at the perfect temperature when we asked for it to be reheated. Simply put, Great customer care.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Staff was very freindly and attentive to our partys various questions and requests. Turmeric latte was a great starter. Vegetarian options: Great artichoke, spinach vegitarian crepe!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We usually go to the one in Duncan and decided to try this location instead today. Owner is so friendly and helpful and the rest of the staff are always happy to chat with our kids. The crepes are so good!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Amazing place to get well made food. The taste and freshness is so good. Parking Is quite ample for weekend when parking is free and there is a public parking complex nearby which is also free on the weekends. In the weekdays can be quite troubling. The coffee is so good and complex which is much better than most coffee shops. Sitting place can be quite busy as its quite a popular spot. All in all god place to get food and coffee.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great service and will to change things as needed. The food is tasty and best of all the have Gluten-free options.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Im celiac and was planning on going to Wild Poppy on a Sunday but they were closed so I tried Ironworks and I was so impressed. Not only by the amazing options both GF and normal but also how great the taste and quality was. Service was amazing, my mums cappuccino was amazing (and shes picky!), my Italian soda wasnt over sweet, and the crepes were craveable. I will absolutely be going back and would 100% recommend it to gluten-free people and everyone else!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Great atmosphere, fun watching cars run stop signs at the intersection and great staff suggestions!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Savory and sweet from fruit to meat all in thin tasty blankets! My favorite creperie on the island. I love the options of flavors and types. They often run a tasty seasonal and time limited special as well. Ive yet to be disappointed by the food. A solid and tasty crepe mixed with well made ingredients is a win in my books. For an idea of variety you can go decadent with aac and cheese crepe ( I recommend adding bacon ) or you can go light and fluffy with a tasty fruity crepe. Of course some fruits are seasonally locked but the ones they have are complimented well by the crepes. Staff are always friendly any time Ive been there and give you a good expectation of time for food to be ready especially if its a food time rush. Prices are moderate at about $15+ for crepe. More for add-ons or specialties. They do have kid menu options for less as well. Last time I went here was just after lunch time rush and while they were understandably busy I noted some countertops were unfortunately dirty. This worsened my atmosphere score. Overall, a lovely place for breakfast or brunch with staff that happily feed you quality food!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Sage is the coolest, dopest person alive and deserves a raise. She makes the best tea in town . Hands down

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Amazing! So delicious, definitely will come again. Wonderful service and atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Nice little spot, tasty crepes. Can be a bit slow to get food at times, but they give you a warning before you order so you can decide to wait or not.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Aesthetically pleasing, delicious and the staff all seem super happy. 10/10 Kid-friendliness: My daughter loved her whip cream and sprinkles crepe Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

First time coming here. It was super good. Got an ice coffee with cinnamon bun flavour shot. Tasted amazing. Will be back to try the crepes. Staff was all in a good friendly mood. Clean establishment good vibes all around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a nice place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great coffee, food and location

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious. The staff are so friendly too. I really recommend it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegetarian options: Green Planet Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Adorable. Queer friendly. Family friendly. Wicked espresso and scrumtrilesent nosh

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Pros: so cutesy so scrumptious and so DOPE with a hint of swag Cons: matcha latte was CHUNKY (not mixed properly)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious crepes. Great staff. Make sure to stop in if your visiting Nanaimo.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had an apple crumble crepe. Full of apples as fillings and not too sweet. I love it for breakfast. Staff was very friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the green planet savoury crepe that was yummy - the pesto coconut sauce and mango chutney both added a nice kick to the filling! Will likely get the whole wheat base next time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Soooooo delicious!! Cute place, friendly staff, great location. Yes! I came back a second morning - love love love.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Polite, prompt, and very tasty also the Nanaimo outlet was clean Wheelchair accessibility: Great there are no stairs Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff. We re so great with my kids. The crepes were amazing. So big and filling. Definitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A lovely place with absolutely delicious crepes. Only had a desert variety but I will definitely be back to sample the other offerings. Kid-friendliness: We brought the kid, and had no problems.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I want to like it but it was really disappointing. I had the gf/df option, flavour was really lacking. It was just like a really grainy thick pancake, very plain. I think if the dairy free whip was utilized more instead of the df yogurt maybe it wouldve been better? I had the same gf/df in the past but savoury and was similarly disappointed. Staff was very kind tho and I think they did what they could with what they had. Im certain the regular crepes are fine. *Reply; I still wasted $14 hopeful the first time was just a doozy. I dont want other gf/df people getting their hopes up, it could be done better. There are many other lighter flour options, and skimping on toppings doesnt help. I see some others had similar criticisms..

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always an amazing meal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Do many great options to choose from. Sweet or savory they have you covered

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love this place!! Best crepes Ive ever had, and Ive been to Paris. Got the breakfast and the coffee. Kids got a nutella and an oreo. Just got to get one of these in Langford now

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love Dina and her crew!!! 1st stop every time we visit the Island. Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate most restrictions! Kid-friendliness: Kids live it here!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

busy, good crepes and nice staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food and drinks were really yummy, nice little sweet treat in the afternoon :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Everything about our experience was fantastic here. The food was delicious, the woman that was helping us was phenomenal, and they even had a keto friendly crepe for my husband who is diabetic. If we get another chance on our vacation well definitely be back. Highly recommend! Dietary restrictions: Keto friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious breakfast crepes!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is the place to go for a superb crepe breakfast! Coffee was fanatic and the seafood and breakfast crepe were fantastic. Will definitely go again if Im passing through.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The choices of crepes seemed endless! LOL They were extremely yummy and the portions generous. The staff were very gracious and speedy. I highly recommend them!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Came with the family. Got a couple of breakfast crepes and a four berry. They were great and quick to serve. They are very good sized proportions, so come hungry. Atmosphere is simple tables, a few window bars, and counter service. Staff was very friendly. Drinks are served in quirky coffee mugs, which was fun.

★★
December 22, 2023

I rarely give a negative review. My order was somehow lost and the guy that took my order didnt even remember despite there only being one other table at the time. I waited over 30 minutes and the guy didnt seem apologetic. I ordered the Mexican crepe and it felt like there was too much Chipotle sauce in it, otherwise the crepe itself was a pretty good texture. Unfortunately I dont recommend this place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: I bring my 1 year old every Sunday and they always give us a bowl of fruit for him and it makes the meal perfect for my family Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the nutella strawberry crepe and it was delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent Crepes. Large selection. Very filling.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This is my go to place for brunch with friends. The food is always delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Service was a little slow but we ll worth the wait as the crepes were deliciosu

December 22, 2023

Ignored for 5 mins on entering, called out, still ignored, finally order and then waited with another 5 people for 30+ minutes while Tammy and a heavy set woman gabbed and chatted instead of acknowledging any of the customers waiting patiently for their already ordered food, finally one couple asked for a refund and then I asked for a refund for my partner and I while the staff complained about the system being the problem, stop chatting and pay attention to your job, if 5+ people are sitting in your restaurant it s not because we love the stories you tell each other, we re here for food and if NOBODY is eating, someone should probably wonder why that is.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Thank you for the delicious crepe and the excellent artwork on my latte. Very friendly staff and would definitely recommend this place as the staff definitely put their heart into what they make.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super busy Sunday. Still got food and coffee promptly... and it was delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love crepes. So should you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had breakfast and the sweet crepes were wonderful.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Decent food, side salad was a pleasant surprise. Ordered the ham and swiss crépe. The price for the food was a little high for what you get, and the option to add toppings or double them or whatnot wasnt something that I would have known from the menu, I discovered that later in the DoorDash app. If I could make a suggestion it would be to diagonally slice the crépes in half and stack them just a bit overlapped for presentation, and consider making a modest effort at top sauce gratis for dine-in customers, since they pull in the foot traffic from the road. Service was a little strained, mainly because the cook was the one constantly approached by walk-ins, being the first station nearest the door - having the cook station there confuses order flow so much. The music was better suited to a commercial prep area and didnt have a crépe diner appeal for the patrons. Chairs were uncomfortable and made me want to eat and leave quickly. Lovely location on the rainbows crosswalk downtown, great place to peoplewatch while eating. Overall there is a ton of potential here and the food was decent, so Ill be giving it another shot, likely with all the extras I just learned about in the doordash app.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Friendly staff and tasty food, what more could you want?

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing lunch...always perfect

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always excellent food and service! Dietary restrictions: Nice options for gluten free & caffiene free drinks. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Impeccable. Maddison is a demigodess...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had the breakfast crepe and my wife had the butter chicken. They were both excellent. There is only one cook. When we got there we were order 93 and they were on 83. It took about 40 minutes to get our food. Luckily we were not in a rush but something to think about. If it is busy and a lot of folks in line expect to wait a while or perhaps ask before you buy. This isn t a fast food restaurant

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

These are fabulous crepes, with so many options for dietary restrictions (offering gluten free, keto, and whole wheat vegan) though I just want their delicious classic batter. I come to Nanaimo for a week every year, and must stop here 2 or 3 times each visit. They also just introduced a Flight Meal to try 4 different mini lattes.....so good! Vegetarian options: Lots Dietary restrictions: Vegan, keto and gluten free options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, super cute atmosphere, always bustling and staff are really friendly. Highly recommend the artichoke & brie crepe! Phenomenal!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: awesome place! great food!! kids would love the crepes Food

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed the crepe but felt it could use more Nutella. I didnt expect fast service but I was surprised at how long it took to get my order.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing place! The menu is huge for both drinks and crepes! And the vegan options are delicious! Vegetarian options: There are a few dedicated vegan/vegetarian options but they are also able to substitute some options to make them veggie

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

DELICIOUS crepes. My partner and I had the breakfast crepes, I had a chai latte, and he had an iced matcha latte. Everything was amazing. Delicious, prepared fairly quickly, served hot, absolutely amazing! I cant wait to come back and try some sweet crepes, or something from their Monthly Specials menu! Would absolutely recommend. I also see they have a coffee flight, you choose 4 of their specialty coffees to try. Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian crepe options, all of the sweet crepes look to be vegetarian, and the savoury crepes have at least one option I can see, if not more. Kid-friendliness: Its spacious, the food would likely be enjoyed by kids, the atmosphere is not too busy! Theres parking close enough, at the right time of day, that you dont have to walk too far with little ones.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I love getting my crepes from here! Its always fresh, delicious and fast. I cant wait to come in to try the coffee flight!! Vegetarian options: Lots of options Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the regular crepes

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Staff were so incredibly nice! Crepes were delish! We did the coffee flight and I loved the idea of it! Coffee was a bit too sweet for my taste, but everything else was super delish!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love everything about Ironworks from staff food and the atmosphere. Adore how they support local the best they are able while providing coffee flights and delicious sweet or savory crepes.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered take out for breakfast one morning. Tons of options to choose from. Service was fast and friendly when I arrived to pick up. You could tell that they were busy, but they made the effort to greet me and make me feel welcome. Breakfast was incredible - even after the 15 min drive to get it home. Really looking forward to dining in and trying the tea/coffee flights

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love the heart this small business has, and integrity in business leadership.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I cannot love this place enough. I crave it weekly and have to restrain myself. Best crepes, delicious coffee, good vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always good service had peanut butter and banana crepes was excellent

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

GREAT SERVICE! You definately got your self a returning customer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing-tasting crêpes and reasonable prices. 10/10 would love to come again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Kid-friendliness: Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Breakfast crepe was amazing. Did a coffee flight but found most of them very sweet. Loved the idea of it though and will probably try a different set just to see lol

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fun and different place to have a bite. Great coffee too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for a breakfast! Huge selection but ladies helped us to choose what is right for us (not too sweet). That is how you want to see a new breakfast spot in the neighbourhood!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Two of us had breakfast and coffee we were early and the only customers. The server was super cheerful. She has a ton of coffee syrups so go wild. She made us breakfast crepes and they were great. My ham and cheese was served with side salad

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and staff. We will be back!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Vegan crepe was terrible. Mushy and thick

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Crepes tasted awesome, so filling! Coffee flight is amazing! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Crepes in town!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

1st crepe Ive ever eaten...GF! Yummy!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Got two flights of coffee and a Power Berry & Greek yogurt crepe. Was fantastic and the place has a great atmosphere, with super friendly staff!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My favourite breakfast place. Crepes never fail to be delicious. Coffee is amazing, full of flavour and perfectly made. Staff is friendly and amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Me and my bf have been to the ladysmith location a few years back for our first anniversary together and loved it and just found out there was a Nanaimo location! we just went there for our 5th anniversary and the food was amazing as we remembered! We shared the berry and cream crepe and the breakfast crepe and both were delicious, service was fast and friendly, the overall experience was amazing and we will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a cute place to pop in and have a delicious crepe! Perfectly cooked and the staff were very friendly. We didnt have to wait long for our order which included the apple crumble crepe, cinnamon roll crepe and iced london fogs.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The coffee flights are soooo good! What a neat experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very popular place! There are a lot of people, and it is clear that the employees are really busy. But one or two places are always free. Breakfast costs $16.50, green tea $2.50, latte $3.95. You can ask for a glass of water, and there is an excellent washroom. We recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Iron works in Nanaimo and in Ladysmith are a staple when we visit the island

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had an amazing 4 berry sweet creppe and pumpkin spice latte. Very relaxed atmosphere and super friendly staff. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always happy with their service

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food here is so amazing! we had the French toast mexican breakfast and strawberry Nutella crepes cant wait to come back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always amazing crepes. Inventive flavours, great beverages, and super friendly accommodating staff. Vegan options available, ask for vegan batter and vegan cheese

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Dietary restrictions: Multiple vegan and dairy free options available. They even had vegan parm! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such yummy crepes! I had the Mac and cheese savory crepe and split the strawberry nutella. Both were so delicious and filling. It is small inside with not many tables so make sure you get there early on a weekend. We also had coffee flights! Cant wait to come back again. Dietary restrictions: Options for alternative milks/creams Kid-friendliness: Highchair & sides of fruit

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food Amazing service Food

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

45mins for a crepe is laughable, the worst cafe Ive ever been in, needs either a new system for the staff to learn or new staff, whatever theyre doing isnt working, disgusting coffee too, 30min wait for a latte and Americano

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fabulous excellent absolutely amazing very cool

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best crepe Ive ever had. Please avoid going on weekends, it will be very busy on weekends and you will have to wait about 15 minutes to order and 40 minutes to wait for food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very kind and knowledgeable staff, the drinks were divine and there were so many options for crepes! If youre looking for a cute breakfast spot, dont skip on this one! Kid-friendliness: Very bright and engaging atmosphere, and a good number of tables with space for a full family

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing crepes and peak service, an amazing place 12/10 would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very cute cafe style Crepery. Delicious food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The smoked salmon crepe exceeded my expectations, the staff very friendly, the prices are decent, and the coffee is very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cute little cafe with awesome drinks and really nice, knowledgeable staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Some of the best crepes I ve ever had! Very filling, with lots of different options from sweet to savoury.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice place to eat, good staff, tasty