The Boarding House Cafe

Amazing cafe! We go here every night to play dungeons and dragons with our group, they’ve got lots of tables and room for people to socially distance. The baked goods are some of the best I’ve ever had and they have new, delicious selections all the time. The staff here are amazing. They have so many different board games for you to try and they’re constantly getting new ones as well. One of my favourite local businesses! Definitely get out and give them a chance if you have the opportunity! It’s definitely worth it

Coffee is good with my fave caramel macchiato , and freshly baked bread is awesome... But had to sip a hot chocolate today

Great place i usually visit a friend there for coffee so I haven't tried the food yet but I heard it's very good as well

The savory scone was delicious! Had a coffee and sat in the sun, very relaxed, easy going place with lots of glass windows overlooking the neighborhood.

Lots of great games to play while you have your favorite tea , special coffee or cold drink.. food is delicious and the fresh baking is mmmm good ! A great place to spend an evening.

Definitely a coffee stop worth visiting. Whether savoury off the grill or sweet from the oven it is all delicious with a coffee. Nice atmosphere, great staff and friendly owners. Well done

This was my 168th eatery in Vernon on my quest to eat at every eatery in town.We're at the point where I need to eat at board game cafés to complete an ever shrinking to do list.The Boarding House Cafe has been around for about five or six years. I remember coming here a couple times with friends after they opened in 2019.I got nachos for 12.65 after tax. The nachos came with sour cream and salsa. There were a few diced tomatoes and cheese on it. It tasted like the quick nachos I make at home. It tasted like Tostitos rounds and the exact cheese I buy for my nachos.They also sell a ton of cookies, pastries, coffee, and milkshakes here. I have had their milkshakes before and recall liking it several years ago.Obviously you're coming here to hang out and play board games rather than some sort of gourmet dining experience. The nachos are meant to munch on as you play. I can't even bring myself to evaluate the taste of the nachos.I would eat them if I was playing a board game here.Six dollars per person to play board games here is very reasonable. It'd be cool if they had a discounted family rate for a family of four or five coming in together. Maybe they do and I just wasn't paying attention. I wouldn't be surprised knowing me.Overall, I need to start bringing my friends here again. There was a group of Australians here and I was jealous by the fun they were having.168 eateries down; 10 or so to go!

The Boarding House Café – The Heart of Vernon & Home of the Best Cheesecake You’ll Ever HaveI can’t put into words how much I love The Boarding House Café. It’s not just the welcoming vibe, the perfectly selected music, or the cozy atmosphere (though all of that is spot-on)—it’s the amazing woman behind it all who makes this café unforgettable.The owner is one of the kindest, most genuine souls you’ll ever meet. She’s not just a talented baker and barista—she’s the heart of this place. Every time I’ve walked in, she’s made me feel completely accepted, never like an outsider. There’s a warmth here you can’t fake. She’s the kind of person who makes the world better just by being in it.And don’t even get me started on the baked goods—her scones are to die for. Perfect texture, just the right amount of sweetness, they hit that homey, fresh-baked comfort feeling every single time.But the crown jewel? Her cheesecake. Specifically, I just had the KitKat Chocolate Cheesecake, and wow—what’s normally a dessert that can easily become too rich or overpowering was perfectly balanced. The flavors were layered beautifully, sweet but never too much, indulgent but light enough that I enjoyed every single bite without feeling weighed down. Every aspect of that cake was crafted to perfection.It’s rare to find a place where the food, the atmosphere, and the people all come together so seamlessly—but this is that place.I recommend The Boarding House Café to absolutely everyone. Some people out there genuinely deserve all the good things life has to offer—and the owner of this café is one of them. She’s built something special here, and I’ll keep spreading the word every chance I get.