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122 Hereford Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC

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Many of you knew this iconic woman, but for those Many of you knew this iconic woman, but for those of you that didn’t her name was Elsy. We were lucky enough to get to know her through the café before her recent passing. When we bought the café two years ago we decided to change the name and give some history back to the building. We decided on switchboard for the cafe since the building was the original site of the telephone exchange - the switchboard. And Elsy’s first job on Salt Spring Island was at the switchboard in her 20’s, she use to tell us what window she sat at and what her job was. She also told us that she was thrilled to hear what the new name was and that she was happy we changed it. She made the trip to have coffee one day with her family, each of them left with a Switchboard t-shirt and a memory that Bryan and I will never forget. We are thrilled to have met her and gotten to know a bit of her life and adventures. Rest easy. ❤️
On the 15th of each month we bring in a new Salt S On the 15th of each month we bring in a new Salt Spring potter to display in our coffee shop. This month we are so lucky to have @margozakceramics from @zakstudio.ssi . Her pieces will be with us until February 14th. If you’re an island Potter and would like to display your pieces message me today and we will get you booked in! #switchboardcafe #coffeemugs #coffeeshop #communityovercompetition #mugshelf #saltspringisland #westcoast #coffee #pottery #visitsaltspring #cafes #familyrun #entrepreneur #bosslife #local #canada #margozakceramics #coffeepeople #saltspringpottery #bringusyourmugs
We’re open today 9-3! Treat yourself to a coffee We’re open today 9-3! Treat yourself to a coffee and start the week off right. We’re closed tomorrow for our regular day off but will be back Wednesday morning at 9. Grab a bag of @palletcoffee while you’re here or bring in your own container to fill up and pay per ounce! #switchboardcafe #coffeeshop #saltspringisland #monday #canada #coffeepeople #coffee #coffeeshop #communityovercompetition #locallove #open #Saltspring #westcoast #bulkcoffee #mondaycoffee #rainyday #opensign
Only a few days left with these beautiful mugs by Only a few days left with these beautiful mugs by Erin Morris, swing by before Thursday to snag one! @erinmorrisceramics Next up is the talented Margo Zak! @margozakceramics We are so lucky to have such talented artist on the island, so excited for a years worth of local mugs in the café! #switchboardcafe #coffeeshop #coffeecoffeecoffee #saltspringisland #canada #coffee #local #westcoast #communityovercompetition #locallove #mugshelf #potterymugs #gangescoffee #directtradecoffee #supportthefarmers #coffeeislove #localartisans
WE’RE OPEN!! Come swing by and say hi we’d lo WE’RE OPEN!! Come swing by and say hi we’d love to see your beautiful faces. We’ve got hot coffee and treats for you on this rainy day! ☕️ #switchboardcafe #saltspringisland #coffeeshop #islandlife #coffee #communityovercompetition #coffeelife #visitsaltspring #cafes #goodcoffee #smallbusiness #sustainablebusiness #coffeetime #locallove
So taking a week off was both easier and harder th So taking a week off was both easier and harder than I expected. I’ve been trying to write this post for seven days now, 7 days!! One post to sum up 2020. 😬 Words can’t even begin to express our gratitude and love for you all. 2020 helped us create moments that will be with us forever. Some were horrible, but most are amazing. We had to put on hold 98% of our goals and we know 2021 will have some similar traits but we also got to get to know some of you in ways we never expected. The words of kindness, the notes of encouragement and the love you’ve shown us and our team will make us smile even more every time we think of 2020. Pandemic or not, it’s been one for the books! THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤️ we are back open tomorrow morning 9-3. (Everyday But Tuesdays) #switchboardcafe #thankyou #coffeeshop #saltspringisland #2020 #canada #coffee #communityovercompetition #locallove #support #passiton #grateful #inspired #watchout2021
We’re doing it folks! 2020 was the adventure we We’re doing it folks! 2020 was the adventure we never asked for and like all adventures we need solid down time to really assess what 2021 looks like for us and our team. So from December 25th to January 1st we will be closed. We will be back up and running on January 2nd with a new batch of energy!! ☕️ #switchboardcafe #coffeeshop #saltspringisland #canada #coffee #communityovercompetition #locallove #directtradecoffee #vegantreats #glutefreetreats #adventure #2020 #resetbutton
It’s officially Wallace Wednesday tomorrow! It’s also cookie box pick up! If you come in on the 23rd and pick up a CD we will donate $5 from every sale to a local charity! They make a fabulous stocking stuffer and you get the chance to support our island community! 🎶☕️❤️☕️🎶☕️❤️☕️🎶☕️❤️☕️🎶 #switchboardcafe #coffeeshop #saltspringisland #canada #coffee #communityovercompetition #localcoffeeshop #locallove #musician #saltspring #localmusic #directradecoffee
Happy Solstice Switchboard Family! We have some ve Happy Solstice Switchboard Family! We have some very happy staff loving the snow today. Hope you all stay safe and have a great Solstice! 🌎❤️☕️🌎❤️☕️🌎❤️☕️🌎❤️ #switchboardcafe #coffeeshop #saltspringisland #canada #coffee #communityovercompetition #locallove #wintersolstice2020 #saltspring #doingitright #motherearthlove #firstdayofwinter #locallove
Till 2pm we have @seadog_designs with her beautifu Till 2pm we have @seadog_designs with her beautiful textiles! Swing by and see what you can check off your list! 😍 #saltspringisland #switchboardcafe #saltspring #westcoast #localislandlove #communityovercompetition #supportourpeople #thanks #lifestyle #coffeeshop #coffeecoffeecoffee #cafevibes #christmas #coffee

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