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Caffe Fantastico

3.8 (54 reviews)
ModerateCoffee & Tea, Cafes
Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Good for working
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Inspiring quote to go with your cup of morning Java - boo yah!
Bryan R.

Legendary! Coffee is great, food is too! People are great, what else can I see besides, "Today, will be a fantastic day .. because I'm stopping at Caffe Fantastico!" ... I know, that was lame, fantastically Lame...

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Allen S.

A local stated this was the best coffee shop around and is the original. They now have three shops. Espresso is double shots which adds to the flavor. Coffee is roasted on premise. We came in on our way to Butchart Gardens to get a quick breakfast and decided on the breakfast sandwich which is one of the better fried egg and bacon sandwiches we have had. The roll was more than just air and had a lot of flavor. Herbs and other ingredients added nice flavors. The space was nicely decorated. The section to the left of the coffee bar was added about a year ago. With the new space they have a lot of seating which is unusual from most espresso places.

Ali L.

Prices are a little high, but this is a conveniently lovated neighborhood coffee shop. I highly recommend the oat milk in whatever drink you get (I got a Vanilla Oat Milk Latte). We came here two mornings in a row! Plenty of seating, including outdoors on nice days. I like their system for compost/recycle/trash too!

Stephanie S.

After a less than stellar experience at Habit, I headed here for an obligatory comparison. Since I was already pre-caffeinated, I only got a coffee which was a Mexican medium-dark roast. And guess what? The regular coffee here had more flavour than the Americano at Habit. HOWEVER, believe it or not, both places were weaker than coffee that I normally get at Whole Foods! So better than Habit, but I wouldn't say the best coffee...hopefully there are better options in Victoria!

Housemade chocolate mousse with whipped cream & an almond milk latté
Stephanie D.

A spacious coffee shop with really nice, sturdy wooden tables that lend themselves very well for games, studying, or just hanging out! There is also a long bar-style table for when you are interested in having more intimate coffee conversations. They have really amazing coffee here, as well as a liquor license! This place is seriously a great place to hang out with friends in the evening for a few pints. Cool environment and they have great bites as well - nice treats and food options!

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It's a nice cafe, fairly good coffee and community vibe. Would come here again if in the area.

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Took waaaaay too long to make my cappuccino and the wait wasn't worth it. Great atmosphere and such but pretty bad citrusy coffee.

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4 years ago

best morning glory muffins I have ever had! great staff, and a jewel in the crown of quadra village.

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Staff are really professional, know their coffee. If you want a good latte in town this is the place to go

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My gentleman friend and I stopped in for Americanos on the weekend during Quadra Village day on Saturday, and it was delicious and friendly as always.

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Hey Happy

4.5(135 reviews)
1.3 km
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Now I'm no coffee drinker, and I'm definitely not a matcha drinker but I wanted to be apart of my…read morefamily's coffee date so I opted for the matcha lemonade! Wow - I didn't realize it was blue lemonade! Soooo good! Halfway through I def got the matcha taste but it was so perfectly refreshing. My mom got a plain coffee with cream and sugar and said for just a coffee, it was good! My sister said her honey latte didn't have much of a honey flavour though - the staff was awesome too!

hey happy has chill vibes from the moment you walk in. exposed brick, big front windows, and fun…read moretiered wooden seating give it a cosy but open feel. there's a steady rhythm of quiet chatter and keyboard tapping, lots of beanies and toques, plenty of laptops out, and a young hipster crowd settling in for long stretches. i grabbed a table with a little card that read "sanitized," which was a small but appreciated touch. i ordered the apple pie matcha, house apple pie syrup, ceremonial grade matcha, topped with cinnamon sugar dust. honestly, i wasn't a fan of the apple pie syrup. it leaned a bit artificial, sweetened with honey and overpowered the drink for me. that said, the matcha itself tasted good, but subtle, smooth, earthy, and decent quality. temperature wise it was more on the tepid side than properly warm, which didn't help. i'd probably try their strawberry matcha latte next time. i also got the hashbrown with herb mayo and added a soft poached egg. it comes as a tiny square, hard and crunchy on the outside with a solid crisp. when cut into, the yolk was cooked nicely with a soft jammy ooze that coated the hashbrown. the herb mayo added a creamy, savoury boost and brought extra flavour to each bite. overall, hey happy is a solid place to hang or work for a few hours. great seating setup options, relaxed atmosphere, and a crowd that makes it feel effortlessly cool.

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Hey Happy - Bacon breakfast sandwich

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4.8(18 reviews)
2.0 km

I was originally hesitant on visiting Duo Cafe Bakery since it's located inside a hotel and I…read morefigured it would be a typical food service-esque bakery. Then I read the reviews - the best croissants (or at least in the top two) in Victoria? Of course I had to give them a try before riding the ferry back out to the US. Bacon Cheddar Chive Scone ($6.50) - Woah so much filling in this scone. Many other scones and biscuits promise big flavor but disappoint with only a smallest imaginable amount of non-carbs added. This one, on the other hand, must have more bacon, cheddar, and chive than flour on the ingredients list. It's literally chock filled, no bite goes through with an entire mouthful of the flavorful combination of cheesy, salty and meaty bacon and fresh chive. It's all evenly distributed throughout, ensuring a consistent flavor with each bite. The cheese are small flecks inside rather than larger pools of cheese. The scone dough itself is also excellent, being extremely moist and fluffy on the interior while developing a great hard crust on the exterior. I believe they also sprinkle grated cheese on the outside of the scone which is caramelized into a speckled pattern while baking to give even more oomph. (5/5) Twice Baked Chocolate Almond Croissant ($7.25) - The chocolate is confined to one side of this excellent twice baked croissant. They spare no expensive, melting an entire layer of valrhona chocolate in a pocket on the bottom, and then slather the entire thing with several layers of an excellent sweet almond frangipane. The double bake gives a shatteringly crisp texture that makes me want more. I normally prefer traditional almond croissants but this one is excellent. I think I actually prefer this one over the more famous one from Bakery Noveau in Seattle. (5/5) It's almost impossible to determine actual croissant lamination technique and quality from a twice baked croissant, but on this visit, we wanted something a bit more decadent to tide us over until we arrived back in Port Angeles for a late lunch. I'll definitely be returning to Duo Café Bakery next time I'm in Victoria to give their regular croissants a try!

Homemade chai! Unsweetened! So tasty!…read more If you want a huge croissant, they have them! They also have a soup of the day and light sandwiches. Service by the barista was excellent. Enough seats inside and outside but not enough if there is a huge crowd!

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Duo Café Bakery - Croissant - fresh, buttery, flaky

Croissant - fresh, buttery, flaky

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5.0(4 reviews)
2.7 km

I brought my husband here for his first time ever having a traditional tea experience…read more Unfortunately, at the time we had a bit of a crisis that was happening at home and it was hard for us to sit and just enjoy our meal because we were dealing with a crisis, however, the server was so sweet and genuine and understanding about us being somewhat distracted. Despite our side quest, my husband still told me he enjoyed every second of that tea lunch and had a great time. They do a really good job about decorating it making it feel very authentic, and the tea was delicious and they really went above and beyond to explain everything that we were receiving. I would definitely go back!

What a delightful gem in James Bay! Piggy and Paisley instantly caught our eye with its adorable…read moreflying pig décor and modern British charm -- it's cozy, stylish, and full of personality. The space feels warm and welcoming, clearly a local favorite. We were greeted by the lovely owner herself, a friendly local woman who took the time to chat with us, which made our visit feel all the more personal. There's also a small boutique inside that's thoughtfully curated -- don't miss their fun fidget collection. And the coffee? Excellent. Smooth, rich, and brewed just right. Whether you're grabbing a drink or browsing the boutique, the whole vibe is relaxed and inviting. We'll definitely be back. If you find yourself in James Bay, this place is a must-visit!

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Piggy & Paisley - 3 tier plate

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