Excellent croissants, organic breads and sandwiches. I saw muffins, cinnamon buns and tarts as…read morewell but didn't try them. They have an actual wood fired oven here which lends a certain extra special something to the breads in particular. The croissants are good but not the best. Is still out then in my top 10 though, which is pretty good. I was a little disappointed in my London Fog, which I thought was made with more fog than tea, but this is a bakery and not a coffee shop so I don't fault them too much for that. All in all, a worth while visit. I will return.

Great selection and service! Location is easily accessible.read more

I don't think I have ever seen this place without a line up - always stop in on my way to the ferry…read moreto grab their freshly made sausage rolls which I will tell anyone who will listen is the best in the world - okay maybe not the best in the world but definitely the best I have ever had. I usually grab 6-12 and will have two before I arrive at the ferry terminal - it's only 5 minutes away btw. Oh apparently famous for this doughnuts as well but I would rather buy another roll.

I thought we would try this when we saw lines out the door every time we passed. I'm trying to be…read morekind with three stars, but I will say that if like overly sweet desserts or you're used to buying baked goods from the Supermarket and enjoy eating Little Debbies, this bakery may be for you. This place is not for a bakery connoisseur, or one who bakes....

I took one bite & it was pure bliss. The tomato & cream cheese croissant/danish (forgot what it was…read morecalled) was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend, I will absolutely come back next time I visit!

Delicious bakery deserts. Hidden gem in Colwood. Best garlic Rye bread in town. Staff are attentive…read moreand friendly. Local favourite

Amazing experience, magical place where you can find incredible cafe drinks, bakery treats, and…read morespecialty items created and curated with love and care. The location is easy to find, good parking, accessible design, and state of the art facilities and equipment. My new favourite place in Victoria BC, will make time stop and visit every time I am there.

Beautiful place, I love that there's three in one in this building, you have your cafe style…read moreserving coffees, the bread and party spot and then a meat and cheese and grocer restaurant style spot. We ordered a bread loaf at Fol Epi to take home as we've been before and loved it. This time we got the French loaf, it's not full sourdough but still fresh as can be and crusty exterior. I also got an iced vanilla matcha which was delish. We also ordered two danish style cheese pastry wheel things, my only criticism was the cheese was quite cook so it's more of a crunch pastry than a soft one with also a hint of mustard. Service was quick and very nice! Staff was chatty. No pics because we ate everything real fast lol.

I really enjoyed our stop here. I've got a food allergy to corn so bakery bread which usually…read moredoesn't have modified food starch or corn starch is a go to for me. The person at the counter kindly looked up the ingredients for the french bread and I bought a day old loaf and some cheese and onion rolls. Both purchases were delicious! I use the bread for toast at my hotel. Absolutely delicious bread. Service was kind and quick and the store is cute. I wish I lived here so I could buy more.

I purchased a sprouted grain loaf that was not fully cooked inside. The interior was gummy and…read moredoughy. When I brought this to the bakery's attention, I was told they had forgotten to put the bread in the riser. Consuming undercooked bread poses a food safety risk, so this was disappointing.

Lovely diner. Cashiers and servers are friendly. Food is delicious and good value. Lots of treats…read moreat the front.

Beef & turkey hand pies good. Customer service disappointing and discriminatory…read more I was the only person at the counter and there were 3 people behind the counter that did not ask if I need assistance. After waiting several minutes counter person reluctantly came back to ask if I needed help.

This is a charming little cafe on a corner street. Have pastries, pizzas, and plenty more. Their…read morecoffee is decent. Space is somewhat limited but that's why the "little" in charming little cafe. Lol! I always crave for apple crumble is the fall. It's along Cook St so you can stroll along the different stores, restaurants, and markets that line the street. They have internet and parking is available on the street for a limited time like everywhere in Victoria.

TLDR: staff were extremely hostile and discriminatory towards my elderly (70+) parents, shamed…read morethem, and threatened them (Cook Street Village location). If I could give zero or negative stars I would. Myself and my elderly folks went in today for snacks, and my mom got a cookie that tasted really bad. When my dad went up to the counter to inquire about exchanging it, the girl at the counter shamed him, saying she would personally NEVER return a cookie because she didn't like how it tasted and made him feel really bad. She then refused to do anything about it. My dad came back to our table upset, as the girl was very hostile towards him. When he went back up to ask to speak to the owner regarding the situation, he was told that the owner "would not be wasting his time talking to us." It got to the point that I had to ask the counter staff to please stop yelling at my elderly parents. The guy who was working behind the counter came out all puffed up and got in my dad's face and told us to "GET THE F*** OUT!!". They then threatened to call the police on us. As we were leaving, the counter girl said sarcastically "have a GREAT day, you crazy customers" or something derogatory like that. We have never been treated like that by any counter staff ever, and we were in shock and disbelief. And if this is how the owner really feels about his customers...that we are a waste of time...this is likely the root of the problems this place has. NEVER again going back. Just...wow.

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.