Branch on Bowen | Narwhal On Bowen - Bowen Island, British Columbia

Eva Z.

I absolutely love this place! It’s not just a cozy café with great vibes, but it also has a cute gift shop section where you can find unique souvenirs and cool items.

The whole place has such a charming and welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot to grab a coffee, relax, and browse through their collection of quirky and interesting products.

If you’re visiting Bowen Island, don’t miss out on this gem. It’s a must-visit and adds a special touch to your trip!

Kripa B.

One of the best ice cream I had which is Coconut flavoured one, very unique, and yum. One can enjoy the view from the shop or can purchase candles, kids items, brooches, and so on. Unfortunately, when I visited second time store was out of coconut flavour. Peace out

Allison H.

Best tacos on Bowen island!! Though I didn't try any other tacos, but I didn't need to! These tacos are soooo good. I tried all of them. The chicken and salmon were probably my favorite but they were all really good. I am just sad we only ate here once while we were there. I will definitely come back if we are ever on Bowen island. Breathtaking view from branch and it's right next to the ferry, so a great spot if you like to people watch. I believe they are open later for dinner and there aren't many places on Bowen open for dinner. I would highly recommend.

Patrick G.

We did a long 2.5 hour hike from the ferry and around Killarney lake then stopped by here for dessert after a great lunch at the Bowen Island pub just up the road.

This place is located on a dock by the water right beside the ferry terminal. It is 2 connected stores, the Narwhal gift store and the Branch taco restaurant. The signs actually tell you enter through the gift store, go through a tiny connecting doorway to the food counter. They have some amazing looking candles that look like food that look so real.

They have about awesome 10 flavours of Earnest ice cream that you can have in a cup or cone. My wife chose Salted Caramel while I chose the London Fog. Both of us chose to have them with the cone. They also had Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Cupcake and Whisky Hazelnut among their flavours today.

Earnest ice cream is handmade and tastes like it. The London Fog is my son’s favourite ice cream and I found out why. Very creamy and you can taste the black teas, bergamot and vanilla in it! My wife loves the Salted Caramel which is one of their most popular flavours and mine too!

The ice cream was a perfect way to finish off a day trip to beautiful Bowen Island! We will be back for their tacos!

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Megan S.

Came to the island for a little hike and got some ice cream at the end. Very cute little place to get a bite at right by the dock. Only got ice cream and it didn’t disappoint. Also several unique flavor and vegan options. It was near the end of the day so they were out of some flavors and cones but that’s to be expected. Shop has some very cute artisan goods in it too.

Lorraine L.

the tacos were quite tasty and fresh. so lovely to have earnest ice cream here too! there was only one person working and service was quite slow. it didn’t feel like there was much of a sense of urgency either and we were quite rushed as we were trying to catch the ferry. everything took about 45 minutes to order, pay, get our food and eat. not what we expected from a grab and go place. cute retail store!

Ellen W.

Pretty good tacos. Not a lot of flavour options but that probably made it easier to decide what to order. Service super friendly. Store had the casual beachy feel. There is a lot of seating on benches outside. Food-wise, generous portions for tacos – felt pretty full after one taco. We tried several different flavours, and I found them all to taste similar. Echoing some of the other reviews - the vegetarian sweet potato one was interesting. The best part about eating here doesn't necessarily lie in the food but the atmosphere and vacation mood you're in while eating here.