Sidewinders

As this was the only Nelson coffee shop I’ve visited, I can’t compare with others, but I very much enjoyed my time at Sidewinders.
I ordered a tea, and had a bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers and onions (they give you these toppings as optional). I thought it tastes fantastic. Perhaps I am biased because I am a huge fan of bagels and lox in general.
Wifi available with a password, and plenty of space to sit at a table or on a couch. There seemed to be a lot of turnover during my stay (2 hours or so).
I would definitely return, because something they were marinating in the back smelled absolutely delicious!

A tasty stop in downtown Nelson.
I just had to stop at this location based on a strong recommendation from a trustworthy source and I was not dissapointed.
The décor and ambiance reminded me of European bistro, in a neat building. The food and drinks were tasty and the choices were many.
I found the service to be welcoming and friendly. The whole atmosphere in fact seemed relaxed. I was happy to see many people enjoying themselves in the atmosphere.
The price was also very Regionale for the quality of the food and drinks.
I will gladly return for some tasty treats.

Yes, Sidewinders serves coffee, but this is the only good thing about the business. I went to Sidewinders because there are always people inside, and because there are only so many coffeeshops in Nelson, but I won’t be back. The service was terrible. Not only did the girl serving appear as though somebody had just drowned her goldfish, she was also speaking to her co-​worker non-​stop and barely acknowledging my existence (or the existence of my cash, which was paying her wage). The baked goods on offer looked bland and glutinous, and this is coming from someone who might actually sacrifice an earlobe or pinky for an outstanding cinnamon bun. The décor was also bland and unwelcoming. Most of the chairs and tables were rigid and ergonomically detrimental, and the four comfortable chairs in the window stood alone… so you could be comfortable while you were consuming your coffee, but you would have to balance your mug in your lap. The tragic thing about Sidewinders is that their Kicking Horse coffee is pretty good. Skip this doozy and grab your cuppa at Oso Negro or The Dominion.