Penticton is celebrated for its craft beer and award-winning wines, but don’t overlook the vibrant café scene. Whether you're craving a pumpkin spice latte, a comforting London fog tea, or a spiced chai, there’s a café for you. Here are just a few of the fantastic spots to enjoy a cozy drink in Penticton. If we’ve missed your favourite, please let us know, and we’ll be sure to add it.
Accent Chocolate Café
536 Main Street
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Chocolate is their specialty, so you can expect a might fine mocha – especially if you get it with the chocolate whipped cream. Indulge in some luxury Belgium chocolate with your coffee.
Bench Market
368 Vancouver Ave.
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Bench Market is a community hub and last stop before heading onto the KVR Trail or to the Naramata Bench wineries. Nothing beats grabbing a hot cup of organic coffee and breakfast from Bench Market before walking the scenic KVR.
Gratify
544 Main Street
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This delightful vegan restaurant also serves up vegan coffees, hot chocolates, gluten-free meals and delicious treats.
One14 Coffee Co.
1475 Fairview Road, inside the Cannery Trade Building
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Set inside the historic Cannery Trade Building, this cute café is a charming spot to escape the daily grind, complete with some delicious baked goodies made in-house.
Petrasek Artisan Bakery
364 Main Street
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Now in a new, larger location, this local hotspot serves European-style coffee and delicious baked goods.
Sociale on Lakeshore
950 Lakeshore Drive
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Sociale is coffee bar by morning and transforms into the hot Italian restaurant at night. Pop by for a morning cuppa before strolling the lakeside promenade.
Soe Café
285 Westminster Ave.
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Soe Café is the newest coffee shop to open in downtown. Inspired by jazz listening rooms in Japan, this minimalist café serves sustainable coffee with plans to have listening nights soon.
Stillfood Bistro & Cappuccino Bar
75 Front Street
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This vegan café also offers a variety of gluten-free treats, serving specialty coffees and unique plant-based meals.
SOS Café
550 Carmi Avenue, inside Penticton Regional Hospital
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The SOS Café has been making patients, doctors and nurses feel better through their good coffee, healthy lunches and baked goods at the hospital for many years. Completely volunteer run, all proceeds go back to the medical foundation. Make sure to try the seasonal lattes and caramel muffins.
Wayne and Freda
105-249 Westminster
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With a Vancouver – big city vibe, this has become the trendy gathering spot for good coffee, friends and co-workers. Plenty of food options, patio and Wi-Fi.
On the run? Coffee chains and drive-thrus
Blenz
Two locations
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The Blenz locations – downtown on Main Street or at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre – are great places to gather, sip and enjoy for all your classic specialty hot and cold beverages.
Holy Grounds Coffee
892 Old Airport Road
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If you’re on the move, Penticton’s newest drive-thru coffee shop is one to check out – already receiving rave reviews from the locals for their specialty coffees and delicious snacks. Note they don't have an indoor space.
Second Cup
2904 Skaha Lake Road
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Second Cup is one of the newest coffee shops to open on the south side near Skaha Lake. This quaint and locally owned café offers all the hot and cold drinks you can dream up plus lots of great smoothies too. The best part is they have a drive-thru or sit on the heated patio.
Starbucks
Three locations
The Seattle-based chain just opened a new location on the south side of Peach City. There is also a location at Riverside Drive mall and along Main Street at Industrial Ave. All offer drive-thrus.
Tim Hortons
Three locations
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Did you know Penticton’s Tim Hortons are locally owned by a long-standing Penticton resident? You’ll find locations on Westminster Ave., another is just off the Channel Highway (Hwy 97) on Fairview and at 234 Main Street. Grab your double double or your iced capp.
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