Red's Bakery

Had to get a Nanaimo bar while in Nanaimo. Heard this was the place and boy did it deliver.

Popped by here for a quick snack. The Nanaimo bar we had was fantastic - top marks for sure! The coffee and service was good too. Definitely recommend this place.

Holy amazing! We were just looking for a sweet treat after lunch and stumbled onto this place. Had the best cheesecake of my life! Being able to wander down the street window shopping while eating it out of the little to-go tub made it even better. 😊

Went to Red's to try their Nanaimo bar cheesecake based on other reviews. They were out. I asked about the unique Nanaimo bar flavours others had mentioned. They were out. The only Nanaimo anything available was the classic bar. It was pre-packaged in disposable plastic containers that were stacked in the display - $6+tax per piece. After it being handed to me, I was passed a machine and asked to make a selection. It was for tips for the prepackaged bar I was handed at the counter I went up to, without there being even an iota of compassion for being out of products they are known for while speaking to people from out of province who can't just hop in next week. Later in my trip, through suggestions from locals, I was blown away at Misty Pines Bakery. If you are going to Nanaimo, go there and skip this tourist trap.

Perfect pastries👌

Awesome pastries especially the sausage rolls

I came in today the first time after living here the last few months following a disturbing post I read on Facebook regarding the mayors outlook on the homeless population in HIS city. Regardless the food was to die for and the lady working the till was remarkably kind and interested in my day. This place is one of Nanaimo’s best and I will be returning with friends and family. Unreal!!!

Just one visit. A small purchase of Nanaimo chocolates. They were excellent. I highly recommend them when you're in the area... Nanaimo chocolates 😎

The cashier was super friendly and went out of their way to help me! Got a samosa and a Nanaimo bar. I didn’t like the Nanaimo bar, but honestly I think I just don’t like them in general. Nothing to do with this place. The samosa was alright. As an Indian person, my standard for samosas is high so no blame to the bakery for that one. Editing my review to add the below after the restaurant's reply to my original review above. I have no personal issues with the bakery. The nanaimo bar and the samosa were the items that I felt like ordering when I visited the restaurant. They did not hit the mark for me. I am very much valid in saying that the food did not hit the mark for me, on my personal review. I had originally rated the service and atmosphere high, because of the friendly server. But have changed the rating after the rude and unnecessary reply from the restaurant. It's just a google review by a random person. The response from the restaurant is odd and I don't understand the need to get so defensive when this is such a popular and well-loved place in Nanaimo.

Best Nanaimo bar! In Nanaimo! Travelled all the way from Switzerland just for this moment!