Foodie Experiences
Waterfront Breakfast at Marina Bay Cafe
A deaf owned cafe on the West Bay Marina boardwalk, serving waffles, smoked salmon toast and an ocean view from 7am.
West Bay Marina, foot of Head St
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A deaf owned cafe on the West Bay Marina boardwalk, serving waffles, smoked salmon toast and an ocean view from 7am.
West Bay Marina, foot of Head St
More infoMarina Bay sits out on the boardwalk at West Bay Marina, where the float homes are painted like a box of sweets and the water carries the whole downtown skyline across to you. Maria and Salah Tanjaoui, who are both deaf, opened it in 2025 and run it ASL first, which is a genuinely lovely thing to be inside for an hour: you point at the menu, the coffee is excellent and nobody is rushing. Waffles, scones, smoked salmon on sourdough toast, and a bigger spread on Sundays with proper eggs benedict.
Park free in the marina lot at the top of Head Street and walk out along the boardwalk past the float homes. Order at the counter, and know that the owners are deaf and everything runs in ASL or by pointing at the menu, which is easy and is half the charm of the place. Get the smoked salmon toast and a waffle to share, and take an outside table if it is dry. Sundays add a bigger brunch spread. Budget about an hour, then walk the West Bay Walkway, which runs from the marina toward the Songhees and downtown.
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