At Fergie's Cafe
We've passed by this little cafe so many times before. It was right by the Cheakamus River in Squamish, along Squamish Valley Road. You see, this was our route everytime we trekked to our family's summer camping - about 3 kilometers north in Paradise Valley Campground.
I love discovering these little out-of-the-way cafes. One of my pet peeve is eating at fast food chains when we're out on one of our family's adventure. I mean, we could always eat at McDonald's or KFC anytime we feel like it. But how soon could we come back to this place, right?!
I finally located Fergie's on Facebook and made a mental note to haul the family over when we're back in Squamish. And the day finally came! It was a good excuse to opt out of preparing breakfast on our second day of camping. We came in just before 11AM on a Thursday, so the place wasn't busy at all. However, it was difficult to find parking. Fergie's Cafe is actually owned by the Sunwolf Team (famous for their whitewater rafting adventures) and on the day we came, there was a big group doing their river runs.
Their breakfast and lunch menu varies. I should warn you that it's quite difficult to make a choice since everything sounds "gourmet-y" and yummy! I was a little distracted too by the freshly-baked goodies on the kitchen counter :) But being a lover of eggs benedict (my all-time favorite for breakfast!), I went for it. They have three kinds (we ordered all of them - haha!) that were all equally scrumptious. My daughter had the usual fare of eggs, bacon, sausage, toast - but here at Fergie's, you have a choice of what kind of sausage to have, depending on what is featured for the day. Yes, they make ALL their meat in-house :)
Here's a glimpse of our little gourmet heaven that beautiful day (drooling not allowed):
I love discovering these little out-of-the-way cafes. One of my pet peeve is eating at fast food chains when we're out on one of our family's adventure. I mean, we could always eat at McDonald's or KFC anytime we feel like it. But how soon could we come back to this place, right?!
I finally located Fergie's on Facebook and made a mental note to haul the family over when we're back in Squamish. And the day finally came! It was a good excuse to opt out of preparing breakfast on our second day of camping. We came in just before 11AM on a Thursday, so the place wasn't busy at all. However, it was difficult to find parking. Fergie's Cafe is actually owned by the Sunwolf Team (famous for their whitewater rafting adventures) and on the day we came, there was a big group doing their river runs.
Their breakfast and lunch menu varies. I should warn you that it's quite difficult to make a choice since everything sounds "gourmet-y" and yummy! I was a little distracted too by the freshly-baked goodies on the kitchen counter :) But being a lover of eggs benedict (my all-time favorite for breakfast!), I went for it. They have three kinds (we ordered all of them - haha!) that were all equally scrumptious. My daughter had the usual fare of eggs, bacon, sausage, toast - but here at Fergie's, you have a choice of what kind of sausage to have, depending on what is featured for the day. Yes, they make ALL their meat in-house :)
Here's a glimpse of our little gourmet heaven that beautiful day (drooling not allowed):
"The Skipper" (Toast, Bacon, Hashbrown, Rosemary and Truffle Sausage, Eggs, Fruit Slices)
"BLT" Breakfast (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Egg Sandwich)
"Smoked Salmon Benny" (on Buttermilk Biscuits, with Hashbrowns)
"For the Little Ones" (their version of Kid's Meal: Cheesy Egg Omelet on Buttermilk Biscuits, Bacon and Fruits)
"The Dubliner Benny" (with Apple Slices, Onion and Cheddar)
"Pulled Pork Benny" (no explanation needed!)
As you can see, the food at Fergie's are not your usual fare. I like that they use local products and support Squamish farmers. At first glance, you would think their prices are a bit expensive for a "cafe," but keep in mind that the servings here are big. Also, their posted prices are all INCLUSIVE of tax already!
After eating, we explored a bit around their property. There were wooden picnic tables and benches outside of the cafe, under a very big tree. The kids played sometime by the tire swing and we took gazillions of family photos. Then we headed down by the river past the parking lot. The scenery was beautiful!
It was a perfect day to enjoy eating under this tree.
The tire swing was such a hit with my kiddos.
Beautiful Cheakamus River at the edge of Fergie's Cafe.
Fergie's Cafe may be a little bit out of the way, but it's worth your while to discover it for yourself. You will not regret it. So, next time you head north to Whistler, take a short side trip down Squamish Valley Road and give yourself a gourmet treat.
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