Pure Vanilla is incredible! It's an amazing café, bakery, and confectionery. They have the best…read morecakes, cookies, and pastries, along with delicious paninis. There are plenty of small tables inside, perfect for enjoying your coffee and treats, plus the cutest little back patio. The staff here is wonderful--so friendly and welcoming. Their baked goods are truly top-notch, and they also make a fantastic chai latte, honey bee, and other fun, creative drinks, along with great classic lattes and coffee options. They sell cute bagged goodies that are perfect for gifts, special occasions, or just treating yourself. I absolutely love Pure Vanilla--it's the best artisan, homey, earthy café. Located in Estevan Village, it's super easy to get to and great for a walk around the area.

Chai was okay and the ginger cookie was a tad too sweet with no ginger flavor. Cute cafe in Oak…read moreBay area.

The service was friendly and the staff (the owner and her family) was excited to serve us…read more Attentive, conversational, while still allowing us as guests to enjoy each other's company. The food was amazing. From the garnish vegetables to the center cut prime-rib, it was perfectly seasoned, fresh, and cooked to perfection. The jus was savory and complimented everything on the plate. This small family run restaurant has made culinary skills, first and foremost that everything was in balance. Well crafted, but not overly ornate or ostentatious. Desert was amazing. I got the lemon cheesecake with blueberry compote, all made in house. It capped off a perfect dinner. Well worth the price, honestly they could have charged us an extra $20 per diner and it still would have been worth it. Not that I would ask for that...

A real neighborhood gem. Stylish dining room with warm, attentive service and excellent food…read more Dishes are plated with artistic flair and the flavors more than live up to the visual promise of complete satiety. Great for a quiet dinner or group celebration. You won't be disappointed on level.

Every time I've visited Victoria, my friend and I visit Ruth & Dean. It's a few blocks from the…read morebeach where she runs and I walk, and it's next to my favorite shop in all of Victoria (Bungalow). But honestly, this coffee shop is so good, we'd come here even if it weren't by the water or cute shops. The coffee and tea and pastries and sandwiches are THAT good, and the staff is nice, too. Bonus! In the summer there is a small but cute patio out the back where you can sit on bistro chairs, or out in front where there are also a few tables and chairs. The interior can get packed in the fall and winter, but we've always managed to get a table or, if we're really lucky, a booth at the front. (Note: we've had best luck when going in early). I swear by the chai lattes here. They are delicious. My friend is gluten-intolerant, so she often gets one of their gluten-free pastries. At our last visit, we shared a Rice Krispie "square" and, I swear, it was the best, gooiest Rice Krispie "square" I've ever had in my life. (Note to self: bring alcohol wipes for your hands if you plan on getting this, as it is delicious but super sticky! Totally worth it, I might add!).

Get the breakfast sandwich, on the biscuit, NOT the bagel. My friend went with their wife twice…read moreduring a visit to Victoria so we had to go this time...BELIEVE THE HYPE! The staff was super friendly, the vegan fudge cake was delish, and the coffee was good. Outdoor seats: 2/10 for comfort, but 10/10 for allowing us to bring our dog! 10/10 bathrooms, only one, so not gendered. Would 100% go back!

Fernwood is quickly becoming my favorite neighborhood in Victoria--it's so charming with vintage…read morevibes. Little June is the cutest corner coffee shop, offering a great selection of pastries and sandwiches (which I'll definitely come back to try!). The lattes and coffees are also noticeably cheaper than many other cafes around here, which was such a pleasant surprise. The space is modern, bright, and perfect for a casual date or even getting some work done. Definitely check out this adorable cafe and explore the nearby shops!

Little June has been on my list of cafes for a long time, and I'm so pleased I finally got to…read moreexperience it! We were passing by and decided to take a break before getting back on our bikes. Little June is a charming coffee shop serving breakfast, brunch, and pastries/baked goods. Fernwood coffee is also available here. We ordered an iced latte and an iced London fog. My particular favourite was the iced latte. I believe they utilize Earl Grey powder for their London fog, and I was pleasantly pleased by how wonderful it tasted. It was unusual because I was not used to the powder but rather the tea bags. The host at the cashier was really kind and provided wonderful service. They have tons of seatings. I loved how open and airy the space was! I'll have to try their brunch the next time I visit. I highly recommend this cute little spot!

This was my second time in, only because the first time I waited for 45 minutes for a sandwich so…read morethey gave me two $10 gift cards. I thought I'd return, to use the cards and also give them another chance. Well, it will be my last time. The overall staff "vibe" is too busy doing whatever to help. We ordered some mortadella from the deli, didn't specify the thickness and wasn't asked, we came home to find it cut super thick (think bologna). Our fault for not specifying. $19 for 500g We then asked for a loaf of raisin bread. It was listed for $7.25 yet on the receipt it was $9..... A $8 bag of crouton sticks and we ventured to the cafe. This time knowing better we didn't order hot food. A few cookies and a mocha. This was fine, however the mocha seemed to lack mocha... was very pale in colour, not sure if it was missed or just weak. Not sure this will matter to anyone as the store seems to have a very loyal following and is busy. But we won't be back again.

always fantastic and the actual best croissants in Victoria. friendly staff, always cozy, inside or…read moreout!

Nice community cafe with good coffee. Nothing fancy but nice comfy vibes. Will be coming backread more

I live in Victoria and this is one of my favourite cafes. I love all that they offer, service is…read morefantastic and food is always tasty. No surprises here, I would definitely recommend this place to anybody visiting BC

Omgosh we love this spot! Super cute and local! Their coffee is fabulous and free refills. But the…read moreshow stopper is the food and the employees. Let's start with the people. They are all sooo NICE! And the food is freshly made everyday! The blueberry muffins are mind numbing good!! Loaded with berries! we shared a breakfast veggie sandwich and the hash brown potato wedges were also fantastic! They were crispy and nicely seasoned so they had tons of flavor. And their homemade hot sauce is like a wing sauce. Delicious!

Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Service was friendly and atmosphere very cozy. Quite…read morebusy, but still snagged a comfortable seat by the window. I got a breakfast sandwich which came with a side of potatoes for ~$18.50. A bit pricey for a small neighborhood joint, but nonetheless tasty.

This little sushi cafe is run by a super adorable and friendly Japanese couple…read more I can come during work be in and out in 30 minutes and leave feeling great about the food I had and supporting local businesses.

Hands down the best sushi I've ever had. The place doesn't look like much from the outside and it's…read moredefinitely not fancy inside, but the sushi is consistently awesome, the owners are super nice, and the price is just right. Be sure to try their Unagi Rolls, my personal favourite.

Food is good. Coffee is awesome. Nice little shop, easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free.read more

Great selections of pastries and great variety of coffee selections (e.g. latte and cappuccino).read more

Wow this ice cream was really good! It really does taste like it was made with high quality…read moreingredients. The cones they make right in the window are soooo good too. There was one kid cooking the cones, one guy taking orders and making ice cream, and a third kid helping and working the pos and they were so efficient but it was funny to see they were fast and friendly. Lots of seating outside in a good spot downtown.

This trip wasn't my first to BAIC. I had vowed to return every time I visit Victoria, because the…read morefirst time was a mind-blowing experience! The owner is a person who cares about her craft. She also cares what you think of her craft and welcomes feedback. The store is so lovely and clean. Not too little, not too much. They have samples and a spoon slide. The spoon slide is my favorite; it's so much smarter to have reusable spoons, thereby reducing waste. The only "waste" I want to increase is my waistline, so I'm sure to hit them up. This visit I tried the California Pistachio, and my husband tried the Spiked Egg Nog. *snaps fingers in air twirling around* She. Does. Not. Miss. I abhor egg nog, but the ice cream was so good! The California Pistachio was like a dream. Truly nutty flavor with the creamy companion of the other ingredients. Yes, please! I don't care if there's a blizzard, I'm getting BAIC when I'm in Victoria! You should, too!