HOUSE OF JAMES MENU

📚 House of James Café in Abbotsford offers a cozy dining spot inside the beloved bookstore at 2743 Emerson St. Enjoy freshly made soups, sandwiches, paninis, wraps, and scratch-baked pastries alongside rich coffee, tea, smoothies, and 16 flavours of gelato. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, free parking, and family-friendly vibe, this café is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a relaxing treat while browsing books. A local favourite for its warm service and homestyle comfort food.

House of James Coffeehouse menu in Abbotsford:

🍳 Breakfast

• Breakfast Sandwich

  Choice of veggie, ham, or bacon served on fresh bread.

• Bagel

  Served plain, with cream cheese, or with butter.

• Fruit Salad

  Fresh seasonal fruit, light and refreshing.

• Quiche

  Baked with a savoury filling, served with soup or salad.

🥐 Baking & Pastries

• Carrot Cake – Moist and spiced, topped with cream cheese frosting.

• Coffee Cake – Sweet and crumbly with a cinnamon streusel top.

• Blueberry Platz – A Mennonite classic pastry with juicy blueberries.

• Date Square – Oats, dates, and brown sugar layers.

• Flourless Brownie – Rich chocolate flavour, gluten-free.

• Raspberry Croissant – Flaky croissant filled with tart raspberry.

• Lemon Square – Tangy and sweet with powdered sugar dusting.

• Ham & Cheese Roll – Savoury pastry with melty cheese.

• Corn Muffin – Buttery, slightly sweet muffin.

• Gluten-Free Cookies – Rotating varieties.

• Gluten-Free Banana Loaf – Moist banana bread without gluten.

🥣 Soup of the Day

Ask about rotating favourites such as:

• Hearty Beef & Vegetable

• Autumn Butternut Squash

• Coconut Chicken Curry

🥗 Wraps or Salads

• Southwest – Bold spices with crisp veggies.

• Greek – Feta, olives, cucumber, and tomatoes.

• Chicken – Fresh grilled chicken with garden greens.

• Thai – Sweet and savoury Thai-style dressing.

• House Salad – Crisp mixed greens with a light vinaigrette.

🥪 Paninis

• Chicken Pesto – Grilled chicken with basil pesto.

• Roast Beef – Tender beef with savoury toppings.

• Tandoori Vegetable – Spiced veggies in a toasted panini.

• Turkey Cranberry – Classic holiday-inspired flavour.

🥪 Sandwiches

• Egg Salad – Creamy, homestyle classic.

• Grilled Cheese – Add ham and tomato for extra flavour.

• Veggie – Fresh vegetable medley.

• Ham, Turkey, or Roast Beef – Traditional deli-style choice.

• BLT – Crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

🍨 Gelato

• 16 Flavours – Ask about today’s rotating selection!

☕ Coffee & Tea

• Latte Frappe

• Mocha Frappe

• Resse’s Frappe

• Caramel Frappe

• Chai Frappe

• Rooibos Frappe

• Fair Trade Drip Coffee

• Espresso

• Americano (hot or iced)

• Cafe Latte

• Cappuccino

• Steamed Milk

• Cafe Mocha

• Caramel Macchiato

• Organic Tea

• Iced Tea

• London Fog

• Chai Latte

• Red Americano

• Red Latte

• Maple Red

• Red Symphony

• Iced Rooibos

🍓 Smoothies & Other

• Hot Chocolate

• Fruit Smoothie – Mango, piña colada, strawberry, 4 berry, forbidden fruit.

• Vanilla Smoothie

• Lemonade – Plain or strawberry.

• Apple Cider

• Caramel Apple

• Italian Soda

⭐ Customer Favorite Menu Items

• Blueberry Platz – A classic Mennonite treat with sweet crumb topping.

• Chicken Pesto Panini – A hearty grilled sandwich with basil pesto and chicken.

• Quiche with Salad – Light yet filling, paired perfectly with a side.

• Raspberry Croissant – Flaky and fruity pastry that pairs well with coffee.

• Gelato (16 Flavours) – A big hit, especially the fruit-based flavours.

• Southwest Wrap – Zesty and flavourful, popular for lunch.

• Carrot Cake – Moist, spiced, and topped with cream cheese icing.

🍽️ Dining Experience

• A cozy café inside the House of James bookstore, offering a relaxed and welcoming vibe.

• Great for breakfast, lunch, or a sweet treat while browsing books.

• Family-friendly with plenty of casual seating and a warm atmosphere.

• Known for scratch-made pastries and hearty soups.

🚗 Parking & Accessibility

• Free on-site parking available in the lot beside the bookstore.

• Wheelchair accessible with step-free entry into both the café and bookstore.

• Accessible washrooms available.

• Transit-friendly: BC Transit bus routes along South Fraser Way and Gladwin Road provide easy access, with a short walk to the café.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Located at 2743 Emerson St, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4H8, inside the House of James bookstore.

• Just off South Fraser Way, near Sevenoaks Shopping Centre.

• A short drive from Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre.

🛍️ Ordering Options

• Dine-In – Enjoy a meal while reading or meeting with friends.

• Takeout – Full menu available for takeaway.

• Bakery Counter – Quick grab-and-go options for pastries, coffee, and gelato.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests love the unique café-bookstore combo, making it a destination spot.

• Friendly staff and warm service consistently praised.

• The pastries and gelato are highly rated, with many repeat customers.

• Atmosphere described as peaceful, cozy, and inspiring, ideal for reading or studying.

• Occasional feedback suggests it can get busy at lunchtime, so early or mid-afternoon visits are best for a quieter experience.

This menu was last updated: 1 week ago.