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John Ward Fine Coffee

About John Ward Fine Coffee

At John Ward Fine Coffee, we bring the best parts of a neighborhood Cafe to Nelson, BC V1L 4J1, with attentive service and a space that feels just right. Our 4.40-star rating across 226 reviews reflects our commitment to great service and quality and accessible facilities for all visitors.

★★★★☆ 4.40 rating (226 reviews)
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More Than Just Coffee

Every cup we serve is a small moment of joy, carefully crafted by passionate baristas who care about your experience.

  • Free WiFi
  • Cozy Seating
  • Pet Friendly
  • Local Roasters

Reviews

From our beloved regulars

Kyle Hicks

Kyle Hicks

a month ago

A great little local coffee shop with great coffee/drinks and snacks! A downtown hub with the Nelson Vibe!

Charlie Stewart

Charlie Stewart

9 months ago

Interior vibes are fantastic, lovely clean but cozy feel, outdoor seating is on Nelson’s Baker Street, providing a lively atmosphere and a great place to do some work or chat with a friend. Coffee is good, and the matcha white chocolate cookie is delicious Overall 10/10

Leandro Mandalari

Leandro Mandalari

11 months ago

I enjoyed a delicious Americano this morning, alongside a fresh blueberry scone that was still warm from the oven- All this with the sun on my face from a great street-corner location. The cafe staff were kind and friendly, the space is bright, clean and inviting. Recommended place to frequent!

Muhammed Alibashev

Muhammed Alibashev

6 years ago

We were on the prowl for a morning coffee and stumbled in here. Trust me you won't be disappointed. We also fell victim to yummy treats. Had to walk up and down Baker street twice to burn off the access calories :)

Lily Beigi

Lily Beigi

9 months ago

Amazing vibe, great coffee and yummy sandwiches this place has it all

Salomé FLEZ

Salomé FLEZ

a year ago

A beautiful place to be on a Sunday morning . Their breakfast sandwich is delicious with a nice fresh frittata and free range eggs . The person who serve me was super nice and smiling .

Pingchun Chen

Pingchun Chen

3 years ago

Road-trip to Nelson and randomly pick a coffee shop for early morning! It’s a good vibes insides And the street outsides is so beautiful! We ordered -Latte -London fog -Black beans brownies with Espresso Icing

Levi and Victoria Films

Levi and Victoria Films

Edited 7 years ago

friendly staff, lovely environment, and great options. we tried the cold brew and the frappe for our drinks and they were both good. The gluten free brownies were good as well as the lemon bar. We will for sure be recommending this place!

T H

T H

Edited 6 months ago

Excellent cafe! With tasty food offerings and a comfortable atmosphere. The coffee at John Ward is the best in Nelson hands down and I always make sure to stop in here atleast once while I am visiting Nelson.

Shane Hookham

Shane Hookham

5 months ago

Very cute coffee shop. Service was lovely, and several vegan treats. Ordered a black cold brew, which was good but could use a bit more punch. Would return for sure!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Come Say Hi

We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.

Location

503 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4J1, Canada

Hours

Open Now · Wednesday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Monday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Friday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM-4 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM-3 PM
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