Placeholder photo new in Tlell — same friendly spot on Highway 16
Seas the day.
Start with lunch.
A family cafe & country store halfway along Haida Gwaii — soup that warms the soul, sandwiches made to order, fresh baking, and the essentials for wherever the road takes you next.
Welcome in
The kettle's on at the old country store
Since summer 2025 our family has been pouring coffee and stocking shelves in Tlell's much-loved roadside store — the one every islander knows, halfway between Skidegate and Port Clements. Same cosy spot, same general store & cafe you can count on, with a warm welcome and a fresh lick of paint on the name.
Whether you're a neighbour on a coffee run, or halfway to North Beach with a hungry back seat — pull in. You're welcome to eat inside, and yes, we mean it.
— see you at the counter!
Placeholder photo The Cafe
Honest food, made when you order it
No deep menus, no fuss — just the things a highway lunch should be. Here's what travellers keep writing home about:
Placeholder photo Soups that warm the soul
Ladled hot, made for drizzly island days — "the soups warm the soul," says one 5-star review.
Placeholder photo Made-to-order sandwiches
Built fresh while you browse the shelves — perfect for the beach, or eat it right here.
Placeholder photo Fresh baking
Baked goods worth pulling over for — whatever came out of the oven that morning.
Placeholder photo A proper cup of coffee
We pour BC-roasted Aroma coffee — small-batch beans from Quadra Island.
the menu changes with the day — today's board is on the counter
Placeholder photo The Country Store
The last stop for miles — happily so
Tlell doesn't have a supermarket — it has us. The store side keeps the shelves stocked with groceries and everyday essentials, so you can grab what you forgot before the beach, the river, or the long drive north.
- Groceries & pantry staples for the neighbourhood
- Snacks and grab-and-go bites for the road
- Essentials before your hike, surf or fishing trip
- Ask us what's new on the shelves — it changes often
forgot the marshmallows? we've got you.
Kind words
Five stars, straight from the till
We opened our doors in July 2025 — and the first reviews came back a perfect 5.0.
★★★★★"The sandwiches are made-to-order and delicious while the soups warm the soul."
★★★★★"The food — baked goods, beverages, soups and sandwiches — has been exceptional!"
★★★★★"You're greeted with a smile… it's nice to actually feel welcomed. What a difference!"
Hours & Find Us
On Highway 16 at Tlell
You can't miss us — the store on the highway, roughly halfway between Skidegate and Port Clements, a stone's throw from the Tlell River and East Beach.
Hours
- Thu – Tue
- 10 am – 7 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
Hours shift with the seasons — call ahead if you're making a special trip.
Drop by or ring us
35770 Highway 16
Tlell, Haida Gwaii, BC
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Placeholder photo don't just seize the day…
Seas it. We'll put the soup on.
Questions about today's menu, the shelves, or whether the cinnamon smell is what you think it is? Give us a call.
250-557-4593