The Gumboot Restaurant

We visited The Gumboot Restaurant and tried the Buddha Bowl and Veggie burgers, which came with fries and other side options. The food was absolutely delicious, very filling, and full of flavor! The ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the staff was friendly and attentive. A great dining experience overall!

I keep meaning to try something other than the tacos and flatbread special but can’t seem to deviate. We love to stop by here to grab a bite and browse the amazing selection of BC wines thoughtfully curated. We visited yesterday and tho there was a chill in the air, the patio has heaters that allowed us to enjoy dining outdoors. David and his team offer a wonderful customer experience and I recommend giving them a try when on the Sunshine Coast. See you again soon!

We were recommended to visit by a friend. A little too pricy for what you get in my opinion. Very nice sundeck and garden to eat when there is nice weather. Didn’t like the meal trays the food comes out on. They didn’t stay in one spot on the table (slid/spun around while trying to eat), also kept knocking the food off the tray into my lap.. Also would have been nice to get refills for the drip coffee, the coffee mugs were small. But it’s a order/pay at the counter situation (not table service).

I've lived here for years and never made it into this restaurant till today. Wow, was it a pleasant surprise, food was very good. So good that I just started eating and didn't take pictures of the dishes. It has a lot of take out ideas that look incredibly good. It's behind a few hedges so you feel like your in a new place. You have to check this restaurant out!

Food is INCREDIBLE! So fresh, proper food. I had the Bombay Bowl 🤯 insanely delicious. Warm curried quinoa packed full with steamed greens and a variety of veggies. If you're looking for some nutrients after a long hike or great day on the water, this is it. My guest had the coconut curried pierogies what the heck I could have devoured 18 of them. We almost asked for a second order to go. Back patio is beautiful, so cozy

This is a great local restaurant. The food is good but a little pricey. As many have mentioned the aluminum food trays are a poor choice. It would be far nicer if the got lightweight melamine for that retro look rather than cutting your food on aluminum. The building is quant and comfortable with ample seating area. We went on a nice day so had the choice of eating outside. The wasps can be a bit of an annoyance so we stayed in. Good vegan options.

Food is fine - not a lot of other options nearby, so it's nice to have it around. But it's a bit pricey and the menu feels very 90s / 2000s - i.e. before vegetarian food got a more gourmet upgrade. Staff was generally alright, though in some rare cases service was really, really sub-par - actually downright hostile.

VQA wines you can't find anywhere else in BC, other than the wineries? Check. Fresh, creative daily specials? Double-check. Cool local art and frozen take out meals, and gourmet food store? Triple check. Every time I go I get the Bootine....potato perogies with miso gravy, and roasted veggies. It's the absolute 💣. And don't miss out on the best caeser on the coast.

Used to be our favourite spot on the coast for a sit down dinner. It is now our favourite spot for takeout into their garden to sit down in the sun or to take home. Food still fresh and clean. Of course they lost a bit of the hustling and bustling ambiance but I'm glad the business is still here and Dave is still doing his thing.

The food is par say Service not bad can't complain not to loud if you go to the cafe restaurant is!! I made the tasty sandwich.

Charming restaurant in Roberts Creek with good food, friendly service and a beautiful garden with outdoor seating. I loved my Budha bowl which was full of fresh steamed greens. My sister enjoyed her brisket burger and we both loved the oven baked sweet potato fries. We sat on the patio and enjoyed our lunch.

Nice little place that's a short walk from the Roberts Creek Pier. They've got a lot of choices on their menu and we settled on a Bombay Bowl & their burger special of the day - The Babushka with two pierogis in the burger. The bowl was pretty good - the tomato chutney it came with was awesome. I like that the bowls come in two different sizes. Pretty steep price for the small bowl, though. The burger was phenomenal. Pierogi or not, the burgers here are worth the try if you're looking for a good juicy and flavourful one. The baked potato wedges were cooked to perfection.

Were were are party of 3 adults and 3 children for lunch. VERY poor value of food received for cost of each and every item. For menu prices as high as they were, one would expect table service rather that stand in line at the counter to place an order. The orders arrives all at once - but some were clearly left to cool until all six were ready for delivery to the table. The server almost dumped the food and scurried off leaving us to sort which dishes were which and to be sure that the $100.00 order was correct. The location is very pleasant. If sitting in nice surrounds with overpriced and small portions with scant service is fine with you, by all means, this is the place for you. By the way, I have gone here for decades on visits to local family. It was much, much better in years gone by. Now, a tourist trap.

We came here to stop for lunch while in Roberts Creek. I would say that it is a typical Canadian food restaurant. I got the poutine and R got the burger. I felt that the poutine had too much oil and saucy and was a little too heavy for my liking. R quite enjoyed his burger and I did like the wedge fries that came with his meal. Overall, not bad.

Went for breakfast with my husband and we were both delighted with our choices. I had the Buddha Benny, 2 perfectly poached eggs on a lentil and beet patty sitting atop a bed of tender kale and other veggies. Delish. My husband had the breakfast burrito stuffed with potato, egg, loads of brilliant veggies and an aioli and salsa on the side. Recommend.

We had takeout from here 2 times over the 3 days we were staying in the area and were quite impressed. We really loved the super salad and the buddha bowl! Both huge portions, fresh veggies, great flavour. I also tried the veggie burger which I didn't love but also recognize it wouldn't travel as well as the other dishes. Fries are more like home fries (big pieces of potato) and they were pretty good. We called to order and both times orders were ready in about 15-20 minutes. There is currently no dine-in being offered at the restaurant so takeout is the way to go!

Walking into the Gumboot Cafe with the lights and trees it was kind of dreamy looking and we were pretty sure we were in for a treat! When I told a work colleague we were going to Roberts Creek for a couple of days he said we should check this place out! I always like going to a new place on a recommendation. The restaurant seemed like it was filled with locals which we took as a good sign. We were seated without a wait even without a reservation. I ordered the Flank Steak and a Hasselback Potato with Brussels Sprouts. The plate came out and it looked beautiful. The Brussels sprouts were definitely the star of the plate, seasoned perfectly and slightly smoky in flavour. However the steak and potato fell a little short for me. The Hasselback Potato needed to be crispier and tastier. The steak unfortunately was a bit on the chewy side and as with the potato was lacking in flavour. The Brussel Sprouts were perfect though! My husband ordered the Chorizo Burger with curry seasoned fries. This burger was AMAZING! The depth of flavour was so good...the spice from the Chorizo, the acidity of the Pickled Onion, the sharpness of the White Chedder, smokiness of the bacon all combined to be delicious! My husband devoured the burger and decided it might be the best burger he has ever had! We had a great evening and great service...would recommend this place when in the area!

Yummy food and beautiful garden to eat in. They also had a fun selection of local products, wine, beer, and groceries.

I'm always sceptical when people gravitate towards a specific restaurant, and bury it in praise, and that scepticism has proven to be correct more often than not. We'd heard amazing things about this restaurant, and as options are notably limited in the area, we chose to give the Gumboot a try. It was incredibly busy when we arrived, and a queue had formed at the door. Unless the food is of Michelin star quality, or unless the option is starving to death, I never queue to eat anywhere. However, in this instance we chose to muscle our way through this twenty minute inconvenience for the sake of not returning home empty handed of this experience. First impressions? Dirty, unbelievably noisy, and smoky. The water served to customers is kept in glass jars on a low shelf at the entrance. The problem here is that the jars are all open, and the entrance is very dusty from the gravel parking. We skipped the water. I asked to be sat outdoors, as the music-and noise from the other patrons-was almost deafening indoors. This didn't improve our situation appreciably, as our table sat in a corner by the exterior wall of the building, and the wall/corner was covered in cobwebs and dirt. We were beginning to lose our appetite at this point, but soldiered on. It was another fifteen minutes before our dirty water was poured into our glasses at the table, but just as we were about to place out order, our sever was called away. I really don't need my hand held as an adult, but I do draw the line at indifference...and we had that in spades here. The food? I ordered a burger and fries, and when the burnt offerings appeared at the table, I thought, "Uh, what happened here?" So, the food wasn't worth the wait, was expensive, the restaurant was noisy and dirty, and the server couldn't have cared less. The possibility exists that we caught them on an off night; however, we really don't have the incentive to challenge that supposition.

Charming place nestled in Gibsons right next to a growing farm and garden. We walked in on Saturday night around 6:30pm with no reservation but thankfully it was not busy and were seated right away. It's a small cozy place with tables set close together, some outdoor seating and a nice yard area. Even with the restaurant half full, it was LOUD, so I can imagine what it must be like on a busy night or with live music. The front of the menu boasts where all the ingredients come from (local, organic) which is appreciated. I decided for the Buddha bowl which comes with a variety of veggies, brown rice, tofu and avocado. You can add other protein like chicken, salmon, prawns for a surcharge. The base bowl is $18 which is pricey for what it is, but it was indeed delicious. My partner got the burger which housemade fries. The burger was excellent, one of the best homemade burgers I've tasted in a long time. The fries were thick cut wedges, not nearly as good as the burger. Service was spotty, not sure why since they weren't too busy. All in all, a tasty meal, about $50 before tip for 2 people with one beer. You're paying for quality here.

I went here as it was the only open local option to grab lunch and, being honest, it was a great surprise! I met the owner and I was craving for one of the burgers offered, he had a great recommendation: stick to the basics and go for the regular one.. well I admit it was one of the best burgers I've tried so far: perfectly cooked with savoury ingredients. I had the minestrone soup as a side and it was what I actually needed for this rainy weather. Also their patio the restaurant and their patio are pretty quaint. The only reason I give a 4 star is because it is a bit over what I would regularly pay for a burger and a side. Most people say: "well it's BC", still, it is pricey for anywhere.

Terrific all around; same review as cafe! A great RC institution w art shows to boot. Outdoor seating is lovely and indoors is great n spacious!

Went to Gumboots for dinner with visiting family. Have not been there a while. But truly disappointing. First service was slow and server had a bit of an attitude. Instead of chit chatting with your friends at one of the table why don't you do your job and tend your tables. The kitchen is slow. Plus the food was a let down. Ordered the standard burger and fries and the meat was over cooked, dry and charred. Not worth coming here and definitely not worth $19 for overcooked, dried out burger. Get your act together.

We were in roberts creek for our anniversary and decided to eat here. They had live music, and a nice patio overlooking the garden. We sat outside as the weather was great. Service was good, and the food was very tasty. We shared the salmon burger and artic char. Both were done very well. For dessert we ordered cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding, which was huge. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food. A great way to celebrate our anniversary. Highly recommended if you're in roberts creek.

Wow. Who expected this type of quality in, for us, was the middle of nowhere. Roberts Creek! But seriously it's worth the quick detour off the main road. My partner loves the wraps. Tap beer was excellent. The owner was fun to chat with. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Recommended.

Love this little place. Nice patio. The staff were very friendly and the food was really good.

Stopped in this adorable quaint restaurant for lunch this week. We had the pierogi poutine and a thai noodle salad. I must say both were very tasty. The service was very friendly and nice. My only reservation giving this 5 stars is simply that it took over 45 min to get our food after ordering. It was fantastic but certainly the time was hard to understand.

What ever u do don't have the Poutine it's gross panda weird flavour no gravy just nasty

Great food fun dinner place very social n happening I'm a veggie so lots of choices Friendly staff good live music I highly recommend

First time here and enjoyed the live music . Disappointed the special appetizer was unavailable at 6 pm but understand these smaller places have to be vigilant on inventory. We had the salmon cakes and Shrimp appetizer instead and both were good. I had 1/2 Cornish game hen it was rustic and very good. My husband had the special braised lamb shank and gave it the thumbs up. Finished with Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and Carmel sauce . One problem pudding not heated so was not as good as it should have been , although tasty. So a few hiccups but generally very good. Expect delicious rustic not refined food, worth a visit .

A relaxed restaurant in Roberts Creek with good food. You might not expect a small spot off the beaten path like this to have such an extensive menu. Cool layout with some quirky art pieces inside, plus outdoor seating in the summer. Friendly staff. Takeout food available during covid. A staple in the area!

Returning to Vancouver from short vacation in Powell River, Gumboot cafe has been often been a treat on the way to the ferry. We have eaten here in the past, and even though pricey, the food, setting and vibe made it worth it. Not sure what happened this time, but seemed like everything went wrong. Granted, it was 2pm, midweek. So maybe staff/cooks tired? Hubby ordered simple breakfast. It felt like it had been sitting since 10am - cold fried eggs, cold, dry fried potatoes. I ordered the $19 burger. Burger was very dry and tough - also felt like it had been sitting vs freshly cooked. Even had to send back the black tea, since it was brought to table lukewarm. Over $90 for this mediocre experience. We will have to keep eating at our very basic Village Inn in Sechelt - inexpensive, tasty and freshly cooked. Seeing the other reviews, I hope this was a rare glitch for the Gumboot.

Tomorrow morning, I'll be trying the Gumboot Garden Cafe... but tonight, it's all about the lovely wooden tables, quiet music and a medley of conversations ranging from prime Saturday hiking to running to catch the ferry to tales from Burning Man. Ah, this is just the way I think of the Sunshine Coast. Dining solo seems like it's a normal occurrence: with a buddha bowl at my side and a book in my hand, the restaurant feels like it could also host a family dinner, located in the same house as Creekside Salon. With daily specials, burgers, and "hearty meals" I was in small town foodie heaven. My buddha bowl had raw and steamed veggies, brown rice, baked tofu, sesame seeds and peanut sauce. Outside of the avocado that tasted so good but felt out of place, it was perfect. It's the only restaurant in Roberts Creek, but I have the feeling that if I was here for a week, I'd still be working my way through the robust and tasty sounding menu.

This was our second time dining at the Gumboot, even though we had heard less than stellar reviews. Needless to say, we should have listened to the warnings! The food was below average, the wait was long, and our server made us feel incredibly awkward (acknowledging their lack of menu options, how they were out of a lot of stuff, insinuating that we were having a terrible time - which we were). I would like to say that I won't go back, but it is a 5 minute walk from our Airbnb.

We walked into this place very hungry with a family of six. The server took our order and she was very nice. If it were up to service and food quality this would be a five star restaurant. Unfortunately it isn't just those things, it took an hour for us to get our food. It was not very busy at all and it took an hour! When it came down to the food it was pretty ok. I liked the curry perogies and the others around the table seemed to like their food. The problem was that we were so famished at the point we got the food that it was just upsetting.

Easter brunch. Nearly perfect. Me: Bacon and tomato benny. Eggs perfectly poached. Potatoes mildly spiced. Hollandaise slightly smokey. Fabulous. Mother: Brie and asparagus omelette. "It was great. Good food. Big portions. Excellent homemade bread." Service was a bit slow, but it looked like we came in at the tail end of a heavy rush. Room was incedibly loud at times -- crashing cutlery, dropped bottle, a few loud talkers -- but maybe it was just the spot we were sitting. These are somewhat trivial complaints though, considering the intriguing menu and 5 star food.

Excellent little offbeat restaurant. They have moved from sitting people indoors to sitting on the veranda or in the spacious garden. It was a beautiful sunny final day of summer. We had the chicken burger and the pulled-pork tacos. Both excellent and of a good portion and reasonable priced per current prices. We were served by Jordie, daughter of the owner Dave; she was a delight. Also ordered a bottle of Stone Boat Pinot Gris for $27.00 which was a steal. It is nice to have a wine available at a fair price. I notice far too many restaurants are using wine prices to make their money. Oh, about the 4 stars. I suffer from sciatica and my wife asks me to rate it out of 5 [being the worst]. I have never said more than 4. To rate it a '5' would leave no scope for improvement/ greater pain! I would like to have given this restaurant a 4.5 for 'very good' but this is not an option. Well done Gumboot.

So happy we found this gem . Can't rave enough about the food.Buddha bowl full of fresh flavour , Steak was melt in the mouth, Thai Noodle Salad amazing . Service was also top notch . Disappointed chocolate cake was sold out so we opted for lemon cheesecake. No regrets highly recommend.

Conistently good food. Service is mostly great. Can get busy. Take the family here often. My kids like it too. Recommend it.

A Sunshine Coast institution and a must stop for anyone passing through Roberts Creek. Nothing fancy, just good and wholesome.

Pretty pricey $17 and up for most entrées, and the food was okay. Kids meals were interesting, the burger is just that, meat on a bun. Nothing else. Mind you a lot of kids are picky but they should at least inquire about a few things like lettuce, tomatoes and cheese but nope, nothing. The entrée salad was very fresh. Kids noodles were a huge serving but mostly flavorless. Kids pizza was on two english muffin half's and had sausage. Pork sandwich was mediocre not a ton of flavor. Service was friendly and fairly swift.

Ate here this week for the first time, and loved the atmosphere and menu options. However there's lots of vegetarian food choices but bare minimum vegan options but we loved the atmosphere and staff were very friendly and attentive

This place was laughably bad. I've been to the gumboot cafe several times when traveling to the sunshine coast and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Had been curious about the restaurant and so when my girlfriend and I stayed nearby we thought we would check it out. Walking up the the restaurant we heard loud music from shitty speakers pumping out of the restaurant. We thought maybe they were closed even though it was 6pm perhaps we were early and kitchen was still doing prep. No they were open and the kitchen opens out to the entrance and they were rocking out. We went inside and could still hear their horrible techno music as we were waiting to be seated. Got our seats and kitchen music was louder than the nice music they were playing in the dinning area of the restaurant. The waiting staff would have been aware but didn't seem to care. Their whole attitude was that they couldn't care less about what they were doing. Long story short, the food was really bad and so we grazed and got the hell out. It's not cheap either so a really disappointing experience. Will never go back!

Eating at the Gumboot is always a highlight of our trip to Roberts Creek and the Sunshine Coast. The food is incredible - fresh and healthy (love their chicken burrito, perogies and rice bowls!) The drink, beer and wine list is plentiful. The service is great! And for families, they have both indoor and outdoor seating options, and there's a green space outside where the kiddos can play until your food arrives. (Win, win!) If you're in a hurry for your food, this is not the place for you! You're on Sunshine Coast time here, so settle in and enjoy the chill vibes, fresh food, and lovely ambiance.

The four stars is for the food. I love love love their food. I dream about the veggie burger. But why, oh why, is the 'Creek Time' thing an excuse for slow, careless, indifferent service? It's not cool, it's not hip, it's just rude. Great servers make great tips.

Looks like some reviewers are confusing the Gumboot Cafe and Gumboot Restaurant. The later is our go-to on the coast. It may be casual dining, but this place is run by pros. Great customer service, extraordinary selection of wine and beer, locally sourced ingredients and specials every day. And be sure to try the chocolate quinoa cake for dessert. In short the food and dining experience is consistently great.

Came in, waited for five minutes without being acknowledged. No staff to be found, only a woman with dreads and a long sweater in the kitchen who didn't make eye contact. Left without ordering. Bummer - the place looked cool and the menu looked decent.

I'm a local on the Sunshine Coast and I live about an hour away from the Gumboot Restaurant. It's not uncommon for me to drive all the way down the Coast just to eat here as it's my favourite restaurant. I may be a bit biased due to the fact that I'm a vegetarian, but they also have plenty of tasty-sounding dishes for omnivores, often including fresh and local seafood and, if I'm not mistaken, some funky game. Their dishes are unique and delicious and I think very well-priced, and that's coming from a broke 20-year old with very little money to throw around. They also do half-orders of most everything, for those of you with even tighter pockets. The atmosphere is fun and cosy, with changing artwork from local artists, and the service is usually speedy and friendly. Sometimes it can be loud but it is a popular restaurant, and for good reason! If you're in the area, be sure to check it out; I would consider it a dining must. Afterwards, take a short stroll down to the ocean and check out the unbelievable view! No dinner here is complete without doing so! Oh, and they make breakfast until about 2 PM, which is always a bonus in my books.

Interesting that my review was not listed back when I initially posted it in August 2016, so here it is again: We were a party of 8 -- with 4 kids and 4 adults. We went for an early dinner at 5:30 on a Wednesday evening, recognizing we were a larger party. We waited for about 10 minutes to be told that the wait time was maybe an hour, maybe longer, though there were TWO tables right in front of us that we could see, never mind the area not in view. Very, very poor service. There aren't many restaurants in the area, so it seems they can get away with not caring that we ultimately walked away!

While the food was "good" when we finally got it an hour after ordering and watching 15 meals that were orders after ours they had given my husband the wrong food and although they gave him a refund and proceeded to make him his real order !!! Of course it was sorry we don or know who "got " it wrong and so sorry but that was after asking for our order 3 times and watching people who came in after us eat and leave. Certainly not a place i would recommend as it wasn't even on "island time " and seemly little accountability as to who "slip" it was. We thought the manager might help the young lady at the till in smoothing the situation but she was left out to be roasted. All in all not a place we will return as we were not the only ones that waited for their meal and watched others come and go. The manager would not even take responsibility when my husbands correct order was brought to the table by him. He instead asked us to look into the kitchen at all the orders how could they've expected to keep orders straight with som many orders lined up. I felt he was telling me that it was not his problem nor his responsibilities but the fault of all the customers that came in. How could he be expected to have good service. If you want efficient friendly service I do not suggest here. The one star is for the food being good and the company of all the other customers.

This is my second review for The Gumboot Restaurant. Having heard that there had been a change in management (very exciting local news), I decided to give them another chance. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! A complete turnaround in the quality of service. I arrived with two friends for breakfast and we were offered our choice of seating by our server who was friendly and genuine. She immediately brought us menus, water, and took our coffee/tea orders. Our beverages were brought over promptly and our food order taken with diligence. The food was fantastic as always- Im just amazed at how dramatically better my experience was with a different server. Having previously waited almost an hour to be served, we were served, ate our food, and paid- all at a leisurely pace- within about an hour. Wow. Thankyou Gumboot for listening to customer feedback! Looking forward to seeing even more positive changes in the future :)

The Gumboot Restaurant is a must for anyone visiting or driving through Roberts creek. The owner/manager is always cheerful and welcoming, the staff are equally pleasant and the food in my many, many visits to this gem on the coast has always been delicious and filling. The gumboot offers the taste of fine dining paired with the laid back atmosphere of the coast :) If you are looking to nurse a hangover with the best Cesar on the coast this is your place, if you want a giant gourmet burger the gumboot won't disappoint, if you want a delicious stake or vegan meal they have something for you. The gumboot is a community establishment with local ingredients, great service and delicious food. Five stars!!

We enjoy a bite now and then at the Gumboot. We keep meaning to get there for live music as well. The food is original and the service is great. It feels exactly what you would expect in Roberts Creek, somehow. We always enjoy seeing the local artwork on display (and for sale if it appeals to you!) The cafe next store has lots of atmosphere as well. Good sandwiches and nice people serving. Enjoy!

First time in Roberts Creek and decided to try The Gumboot Restaurant for dinner. We had out 21 month old daughter with us. Loved the look of he place, were greeted promptly all staff were very friendly. Our server, never caught her name, was fantastic! Saw our daughter was getting a bit restless and brought her some cars to play with. Our food was amazing!!! Me and my husband both had burgers but it was really hard to decide, great menu! Will definitely be back again!

Loved it, cute setting back in the trees, live music on the grass, some outdoor seating. But the best part was the food quality. I got the BCCLT Burger and figured it would just be your average chicken sandwich, but it was so tasty and perfectly cooked and sauced that I came back a second time while on the Sunshine Coast and had it again!! Chicken cooked to perfection, the pickled onions added a great twist, chipotle mayo with fresh herbs folded in was awesome sauce...all added up to an amazing sandwich that way surpassed my expectations. I wasn't as much a fan of the yam fries which were cut enormously thick and a little mushy in the middle, but the chipotle mayo dipping sauce made up for it. They were much busier the second time I came, but be aware you can get take out! If I'm ever in Roberts Creek again, this will be a must stop. SUPER IMPORTANT: don't confuse this with the Gumboot CAFE which you actually see first and much more prominently on the road. I made that mistake, ate there first, and was perplexed what the big deal was. Walking further, found the Gumboot RESTAURANT tucked back in the trees/separate parking area.

Friendly server. The baked Brie was good. But sloooooow kitchen service!! It took forever for our burgers and they were so over cooked there was absolutely no moisture left! And the fries were burnt to a crisp. Overpriced too.

Too simple and too pricy for the type of food they offer. I have been there twice and was not impressed with flavours or portions. Lovely spot, great location, nice staff, but food quality really under-delivers.