Breakfast
Cheesecake stuffed French Toast…omelets oozing with sautéed apples, fresh herbs and Canadian cheddar… the gourmet breakfast menu at Millstone Manor is unapologetically indulgent and made from scratch daily. It changes with the seasons, too, to incorporate the freshest local ingredients, in keeping with the Slow Food philosophy – “a global movement uniting those who are passionate about adding flavour to our lives! In our fast paced world, there is a hunger for quality & authenticity, for a healthy connection between people and the planet, and for sumptuous pleasure.” At Millstone Manor your breakfast might include:
Freshly squeezed Orange Juice
& Lemon Water
Honeydew Balls with fresh local Blackberries
& ginger crème fraîche
Or
Local strawberries with BC Ice Wine drizzle,
And fresh mint from Audrey’s garden
Cheesecake stuffed French Toast
served with Maple Side Bacon & Manor House Pan Fries
Or
Spring Frittata with Italian sausage,
Baby asparagus, new potatoes & fresh herbs
Audrey’s homemade cinnamon buns (always a favourite!)
Or
Pineapple Ricotta muffins
Freshly brewed Organic Coffee
Or your choice of Teas
Afternoon Refreshments
Who doesn’t need a pick-me-up by mid-afternoon? If you are on the property, three o'clock is time for complimentary coffee and chocolate chip cookies….or maybe a pitcher of ice cold lemonade with a sugar cookie, enjoyed at one of our comfortable sitting areas, inside or out!
Afternoon Tea
Join us for afternoon tea in our formal dining room & let us pamper you! We bring out our best china, much of which is antique, heirloom linens, and traditional three-tiered tray for the occasion. It’s a memorable treat!
To fully prepare to enchant you, 24 hours advance booking is required. Afternoon tea is $25/person and may include:
Fresh fruit in season
Tempting Savories – prosciutto wrapped prawns, quiche Lorraine and sausage rolls
Finger sandwiches – Curried egg, smoked salmon and chutney, cream cheese and cucumber
Sumptuous sweets – Maid of Honour tarts, shortbread and, of course, Nanaimo Bars
Freshly baked scones with homemade jam and thick cream
Freshly brewed tea of your choice – Served the way it should be with antique tea strainers and your choice of milk or lemon
Lunches to go
Setting out to explore some of Vancouver Island’s natural wonders? Let us pack you a sumptuous picnic to enhance the experience! In Nanaimo on a working holiday? We would be happy to pack you a nutritious & delicious lunch to go!
Our homemade lunches are filled with all kinds of delights. For a recent guest we packed: fresh vegetable crudités and dip; a roasted chicken and prosciutto sandwich with herbed honey mustard, provolone cheese, and pumpkin sprouts on homemade multi-grain bread; plum cobbler; an Italian soda and a thermos of our freshly brewed coffee. Mmmmmm.
To suitably spoil you, 24 hours advance booking is required. Lunches start at $14.00
