Tuesday December 24, 2019 ~ COLWOOD
by Mary P Brooke ~ West Shore Voice News
Pretty much open daily for five years at a busy corner location in Colwood, the family-run Pilgrim Coffee House at 105-1910 Sooke Road will be taking the week off starting Christmas December 25 through to the 29th, open again Monday December 30, and open Tuesday December 31.
Closed January 1, then back at it in 2020 for regular hours: Monday to Friday – 6:30 am to 6pm | Saturdays 7 am to 6 pm | Sundays 8 am to 5 pm.
Owned by John and Jan Krottner and with daughter Teresa on board and other staffers, the popular coffee spot is a booming business that enjoys the proximity of Colwood Corners and Thrifty Foods mall shopping area, nearby Royal Roads University and Brookes Westshore private school, and the commuter traffic that makes its way past there on Island Highway to and from the west shore.
In addition to serving Drumroaster coffee (varieties will change as the crops change from originating sources such as Ethiopia) and wholesome snack and lunch options (including gluten-free), customers can buy Pilgrim coffee mugs and gift cards for family and friends.
Parking can sometimes be a bit packed, especially being next door to a busy medical clinic. But that doesn’t seem to stop many people from dropping in for the food and good vibe in a setting of basic seating and comfortable decor.