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Artisan Bazar and Desire Soup Cafe

705 Victoria St Kamloops BC V2C 2B5 · Restaurant - Food Service

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Details

Google rating
4.9 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Monday8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:30 AM–4:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Artisan Bazar and Desire Soup Cafe has been inspected 2 times by Interior Health Authority since February 3, 2025. The most recent inspection, on February 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on February 24, 2026. For example: 7 Are foods protected from contamination?

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on February 3, 2025. For example: 2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?

About this data

These results come from Interior Health Authority, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F1.7 Are foods protected from contamination?
      • Observation(s): Baked items found uncovered on top of cooler. Operator stated they were cooling. Cooling should occur behind the counter or have sneezeguard built to protect food from contamination while on display
      • F1.7C Ready-to-eat foods must be handled/displayed in a manner that prevents cross contamination.
  2. Monitoring

    1 infraction

    • F3.2 Is the premises construction and layout unchanged and in accordance with approved plans?
      • Observation(s): Operator has moved the 3 compartment sink into the former freezer storage area. Operator has added meat slicer, display cooler, sandwich prep cooler and convection style ovens for reheating, roasting. Menu items inc
      • F3.2A Changes to the premises must only be made with approval of plans and specifications by the health officer.
      • F3.2B Facility must be constructed to the specification of the approved plans.

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Zakaria Lakhlifi

    Visited Kamloops for work and found this place early in my trip — we ended up coming back 3 times because it was that good. The salad tasted homemade and reminded me of something my mom used to make. The roast beef sandwich was fresh and high quality. The atmosphere was cozy, the vibe was great, and the staff were always very friendly. Easily one of the best places we tried in Kamloops.

  • Ricky Wang

    Pretty good place some some small artisan gifts, doubling as a cafe and soup shop, they have many varieties of soup and sometimes at the end they may run out of certain varieties, be sure to check it out! Service is great, no comments, it's a order at the till and they serve you style Atmosphere gives half of a gift shop and half of a regular cafe, interesting layout but good nonetheless!

  • myranda wawryk

    Love the positivity! Super cute gift shop inside too. Honestly such a great experience and delicious food. My first time there and can't wait to go back. Thank you so much!

  • Lou Bowers

    I was looking for a cafe to sit and get some work done today. Somewhere with minimal distractions and a tasty light meal. Francesco understood the assignment. I had a bowl of delicious India soup and felt completely comfortable taking up a table with my laptop for a couple of hours to deeply focus. Plus I was able to browse all of the handmade goodies afterward. It was a delicious and charming experience.

  • Sarah Feena

    I’ve been coming here for lunch weekly for the past year and a half, and it’s honestly one of my favorite spots 🖤 The owners are absolutely the best, so thoughtful and kind, they remember our names, and even try to have our favorites on the menu when we come in. They also have a great selection of locally made products, and the whole space has such a welcoming, comfortable vibe. Highly recommend!

  • Liane Dunsmuir

    In Film production we eat a ton of sandwiches and I have never received such positive feedback from the crew. Quality ingredients and fantastic bread. Will definitely recommend to other production companies and will be back next time I am in town.

  • Too Technical

    Collection of locally hand-made pottery, art, soaps, and authentic Italian caffeination that tastes far better than the imitations at your standard coffee shop. The pricing is very reasonable. Around $70 CAD (including tip) for a hand made mug, a magnet set, two large lattes, and a larger than expected cup of soup with freshly baked bread. Certainly worth a stop!

  • Jill Barnett

    Owner is very nice and my turkey lettuce wrap was great. I appreciate that the owner only uses natural and high quality fresh food. Great gluten free options here! I will be coming back :)

  • Zakaria Lakhlifi

    Visited Kamloops for work and found this place early in my trip — we ended up coming back 3 times because it was that good. The salad tasted homemade and reminded me of something my mom used to make. The roast beef sandwich was fresh and …

  • Ricky Wang

    Pretty good place some some small artisan gifts, doubling as a cafe and soup shop, they have many varieties of soup and sometimes at the end they may run out of certain varieties, be sure to check it out! …

  • myranda wawryk

    Love the positivity! Super cute gift shop inside too. Honestly such a great experience and delicious food. My first time there and can't wait to go back. Thank you so much!

  • Lou Bowers

    I was looking for a cafe to sit and get some work done today. Somewhere with minimal distractions and a tasty light meal. Francesco understood the assignment. I had a bowl of delicious India soup and felt completely comfortable taking up a …

  • Sarah Feena

    I’ve been coming here for lunch weekly for the past year and a half, and it’s honestly one of my favorite spots 🖤 …

  • Liane Dunsmuir

    In Film production we eat a ton of sandwiches and I have never received such positive feedback from the crew. Quality ingredients and fantastic bread. Will definitely recommend to other production companies and will be back next time I am in town.

  • Too Technical

    Collection of locally hand-made pottery, art, soaps, and authentic Italian caffeination that tastes far better than the imitations at your standard coffee shop. …

  • Jill Barnett

    Owner is very nice and my turkey lettuce wrap was great. I appreciate that the owner only uses natural and high quality fresh food. Great gluten free options here! I will be coming back :)

  • B

    We were visiting from vancouver and stopped in for a quick look. There is a wonderful variety of local crafts and artwork. We also enjoyed a roasted eggplant panini and a porchetta panini. The staff was friendly, the coffee was spot on, and the prices were reasonable. It's definitely worth the stop!

  • Kelli J

    I had a beautiful lunch yesterday at Kamloops Artisans' Bazaar And Soup Desire Cafe.. Thank you for the lovely latte delicious panini, great service and wonderful ambience! I can't wait to have my Lasagna for dinner tonight! ❤️ …

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