Oxeye

When you visit Oxeye, you'll truly feel the heart of the West Coast. Through their mission to be a place that locals frequent to catch up and where visitors gather to get away from the busyness of life, Oxeye prides themselves on being an inviting place to start your day with a leisurely cup of coffee or take a break with a satisfying lunch. They collaborate with local artisans, growers and residents, fostering the feeling of community within their walls.

OXEYE
2540 Sturdies Bay Road, Galiano Island
oxeyegaliano.com

Their menu, as their website says, can change with the seasons—and even the day-to-day weather. But regardless of what's on offer, you can expect to enjoy a delicious bakery or cafe classic made with ingredients from local farms and producers. Co-owner and chef Josh Blumenthal along with chefs Daly Gyles and Nick Gladu combine their vast culinary experience with their knowledge of the surrounding region to create their seasonal menus of sandwiches, salads, pasta, baked goods and preserves. Come for the food and stay for the friends.