Our Story

Since July 22, 1987, The Madill Family and their team have been serving up hearty, home-style meals to the community of Metchosin, BC.

The first time Mike and Shannon spied what was to become ’their’ cafe was during a date riding rented scooters through the beautiful countryside of Metchosin. While gassing up at the local service station, they spotted a great place for lunch and went in for a burger. As they ate their lunch, they dreamed of the possibilities for the little place, and they knew they were the right people to make it happen. Six months later, Mike and Shannon took possession of their 32-seat jewel! With the help of friends and family, My-Chosen cafe opened its doors and the community of Metchosin welcomed them with opened arms. As the cafe was embraced enthusiastically by its loyal customers, it didn’t take long until it was clear that an expansion was needed and the land next door provided the blank canvas for their latest vision. In 1995, My-Chosen Cafe moved into their brand new 102 seat cafe that you see here today.

As Mike and Shannon grew their own family, they dreamed of creating a place where families could feel welcomed and make lasting memories. Later additions of Critter Corner, My-Chosen Pizza and My-Chosen Sugar Shack all contributed to their dream of creating a setting for family experiences.

If you ask the Madill’s what has made them successful, they will tell you it’s a lot of hard work and being blessed to be surrounded by amazing, passionate employees who share the same vision as them.