Worth the wait! My blueberry muffin was light and delicious! Quick wait in line- everything looked delish! Fast and friendly help!

Probably the most underrated place Victoria has to offer. There's tons of bakeries around, but this one is just doing everything right. The pastries are the best around, as all had consistently crisp bottom and flakiness throughout. The flavors were very balanced without being overly sweet. Their best ones are definitely the Sour Cherry, and Apple Crack ones. If you're lucky enough to get a cruffin with strawberry jam...just do it. I found myself making a return trip just to get a bunch more for the trip home. read more

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My niece brings me treats from Crust whenever she visits Seattle. A recent trip to Victoria meant visiting the store and bringing back pastries from Crust. Love their fruit-filled pastries. So flaky and buttery! There is usually a long line, but there was no wait when we went. Highly recommend. read more

Crust Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

High quality fresh baked goods. I truly enjoyed my sour cherry danish but did not find it better than other high quality bakery's. Staff was polite and helpful. read more

PRETTY GOOD. Some set backs as stated below Ordered: Mushroom quiche: good balance between mushroom and cheese. Easy to eat. Good crust. Apple danish and sour cherry danish: good crust. Probably better warm. Nice sweet taste, not overly sweet -wished the apple one had more fruit Cruffin: too much chocolate frosting, hard crust, better warmed. read more

Crust Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We came back to Victoria in June and made a point of coming back to this incredible bakery. I will say - stick with the sweet items. The savory are not as good. But the sweet items - pistachio tart, passion fruit slice, a nutella almond pastry - YUM! read more

Line was long but moved fast! I started in line outside the building but was already ordering within about 5-10 min. I got a few tarts: Mango lime - my personal fave, get this if you like mangos/tartness! Pecan bourbon chocolate - 2nd favorite! Tasted like a pecan tart but with chocolate & a hint of bourbon! Pistachio - just okay. Wasn't a fan of the pudding-like texture of the ganache and it tasted more sweet than actual pistachio. Other items I got: Vanilla cronut - tasty but didn't realize the vanilla was filling (thought it was just a glaze). Very messy for my toddler who I bought it for! Sausage fennel roll - it was good, nothing amazing but I enjoyed it with some ketchup. read more

I walked past Crust a few times in Victoria and new I needed to stop. Their window was always filled with amazing things so I had a hard time deciding what to grab. I decided on the blueberry danish and then the donut of the day (which was flavored with lemon inside). The danish was TO DIE FOR. I would absolutely order this again in a heartbeat. The crust was SO flaky and you could tell they put a ton of effort into it. The donut though wasn't my favorite and I would order something else next time but that's not to say it was bad- it was light and fluffy and perfectly made, just wasn't my favorite. Honestly a superb little place that deserves all the love it gets. read more

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Local bakery with a lots of fresh variety and delicious treats. A great find to check out if of are in Victoria.

Oh my goodness, if you're ever in Victoria, this is a MUST STOP bakery that you cannot miss out on. Everything is freshly made and the taste of the fresh ingredients was so evident with every bite. I can't remember the exact names of everything we ordered, but it was something along the lines of Cranberry and Orange Muffin, Blueberry Lemon Brioche Donut, and Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingerbread Crust. The Cranberry Orange Muffin was so so fluffy, and we got it warm so it felt fresh out of the oven! I loved the bits of orange and cranberry that added such a nice tang. Blueberry and lemon is not a flavour combination I'm used to, but I loved it in this donut! The donut was nicely coated in sugar, but wasn't overly sweet which makes it perfect for an early morning or late night snack! The star of the show was definitely the Pumpkin Cheesecake though I love cheesecake and pumpkin, so the two combined was just heavenly. The Gingerbread Crust was such a new, interesting concept for me as well; I thought it was so smart to use a crust that uses spices that also pair perfectly with pumpkin. Be warned: they usually have a line up so you may have to wait in the cold rain. Definitely worth the wait though! read more

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Crust Bakery is the way to go for a quick bite breakfast. In terms of COVID safety, they have a good system in place. They limit the number of parties inside with two lines outside, one for picking up orders, and another waiting to place them. After we were mesmerized by the window of offerings, when it was our turn, we decided on ordering two of the Raspberry, Lychee, Rosewater and Pistachio pastry's and chai tea lattes. For breakfast dessert, I had the marshmallow smore tart and my partner had a chocolate raspberry loaf. All of the baked goodies were packed in a carry-friendly box and we found a bench to sit and eat outside. Everything was so yummy! The smore had me in a guilty sugar shock (but I walked that off). What a scrumptious delight of a bakery! If you're downtown and in the mood for a baked sweet, go to Crust Bakery, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Delicious pastries, great hummus falafel wraps, coffee Africano was okay, but the London fog was A1 Staff was nice, place is a little cramped but that ain't their fault. Go here. read more

I know this is highly rated, but I'd give it a 3-star review even though we thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast pastries (ham, cheese, spinach, tomatoes and more), the cream cheese & cherry pastry and the apple pastry. We came over on the ferry from Port Angeles, WA, and about an hour's drive east will place you in Poulsbo at the incredible Sluy's Bakery. They have a mind-blowing selection of donuts, cookies and other baked goods all lacking at Crust Bakery. read more

Got a plain croissant and a pain du chocolat. Both were good taste and texture. Nothing spectacular, but solid.

I bookmarked Crust before our visit to Victoria because I saw they had kouign amman, and ever since we found the perfect kouign amman in Quito, Ecuador (of all places), we have been on the hunt for something on par with it close to home. Crust's kouign amman is a reasonable substitute. Flakey but not excessively carmelized on the outside (which my husband marked as a negative), their kouign amman is light, sweet, and addictive. The star of the show, though, is the lemon brioche with lemon custard and a blueberry on top. If you love lemon like I do, you'll love the unapologetically intense lemon flavor of the custard. We visited on a Wednesday morning so it wasn't as busy, but I could see how the small space could get packed on a summer weekend. Visit during an off hour and try to find street parking around the corner. read more

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Surprising little find while roaming the streets of Victoria. You can tell they're popular because they had a steady flow of customers, but moved quickly. They have some items displayed to see from outside and others that you have to enter to choose from. We went with the kouign-amann, chocolate croissant and pecan pie. Everything was delicious! The kouign-amann had the perfect crunch. That bottom layer of sugary glaze was everything. The chocolate croissant also had a great crunch but was so buttery and flaky on the inside. The little pecan pie was super cute and perfectly sized for one person. It was a little mini pie! All in all, 3 out of 3 hits from this little unassuming shop filled with delicious treats. read more

Our second visit to Crust Bakery and it was so delicious! We got some old favourites like the pistachio tart and berry danish but ended up getting some new items as well like the almond croissant and a kouign. My personal favourite this time around was the kouign and the pistachio tart was tasty as usual. A must for any visit to Victoria! read more

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I saw photos of the lychee, raspberry, and rosewater cream Danish pastry and I knew I needed to try it. I went closer to the evening and they still had it. My friend saw the apple Danish too and decided to get one. Both were very good. I think if they offered toasting the pastries, it would be taken it up a notch as it was a little harder to chew at room temperature. I still enjoyed it because I like crunchy textures but my bf couldn't enjoy it as much. The flavors were all there and intermingled well for the lychee one. The apple one made me think of apple pies. Pastries were around $5.25! read more

Not a single item we didn't thoroughly enjoy! We tried the lychee rose water pastry, the cruffin, the snickerdoodle, and the passion slice. All were extremely delicious and struck the right balance of buttery and sweet without going overwhelmingly in either direction. The line was long, but went quickly, so don't let that deter you! read more

Crust had the most beautiful shopfront full of decadent looking pastries and sweets, I just had to drop in and try some goodies. You order at the counter and your pastries are boxed up. I wanted to share with the group I was traveling with so I grabbed a blueberry pastry, gluten free chocolate raspberry bread, berry tart, and cruffin. Everything was so delicious and just perfect! I appreciated that there were gluten free options for my husband to enjoy. Highly recommend! read more

Super delicious and worth the wait! Too bad our bellies can't really accommodate "one of each, please!" No room to enjoy at the shop, but if you can walk and eat, you should stop in and delight a few of the five senses! read more

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I ordered my cake, for my wedding. December23,2024 I paid for x2 choc plates to print on the cake as it was round white cake they were supposed to have both our names on it and the wedding date and yea. They didn't do that. I paid for something I did not get. and they wrote on the wedding cake sloppy on top thin chocolate writing which looked awful I was very dissatisfied. the cake was delicious but pictures of the cake looked terrible. Maggie read more

Very cute, small bakery! It can get pretty crowded in the morning, I came here at around 10 and the line was about 5 minutes long. Other than that it was great! The employees were kind and efficient, and our food was delicious. I got a blueberry croissant and a decaf cortado. Highly recommend! read more

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My favorite bakery in Victoria BC so far! So many options, opens early, and not one item we didn't love. We got 2 quiches, 2 pastries, chocolate chip and pecan cookie, oatmeal cookie, and creme brulee tarts. The pastries are flaky and crispy. Cookies were crunchy and chewy. The fillings and topping on the quiches and pastries were plentiful and delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

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Omg so good! Came here before heading home after a weekend getaway to Victoria. Opened at 8am. We came and the line was out the door, we later understood why. I ordered 4 different pastry to go. All tasted amazing, buttery, flaky, all ingredients tasted fresh. One bite of the breakfast pastry I was like SO GOOD!! Ok so I shared the pastry with my husband when I got home, I didn't eat them all but now somewhat regret it, ha ha. I will 100% come back if I'm in Victoria. read more

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So good. Got sour cherry pastry, egg bacon tomato pastry, almond pastry, sausage roll and blue berry pastry. They were all super yummy! Would def go back if I had a chance. read more

I visited again and the sourdough bread was actually very good. Would come back for the bread and may try another pastry. Would not recommend any of the gluten free treats however. read more

It was Saturday morning, and standing room only. I picked up some sweet and some savory. Everything was delicious and beautiful. It would be easy to spend a lot of money on baked goods. Their baguette was outstanding, perfect crunchy chewy crust and light/dense interior. I could eat a whole baguette but I won't. read more

Crust Bakery was the bomb. Fresh and delicious pastries that made us come back three times during our recent trip to Victoria. This place can get busy, but they get through the crowd pretty quickly. Crust is an absolute must try! read more

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Delicious! Crust Bakery never fails to impress us! Every visit is always a warm welcome and it is a perfect highlight when we visit Victoria

There was a line out the door at 10 am on a Thursday morning, but for good reason! They might just have some of the best tarts I've ever had. I'm just disappointed that I didn't bring more home. Can't wait to come back and try more. read more

Crust Bakery - Creme brulee tart, chocolate pecan butter tart and chocolate cruffin. - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I had breakfast here once during my stay in Victoria. Visually, the spread of food is a masterpiece, and luckily the taste lives up to all the beauty. My savoury pastry was incredible, the butter tart perfect, and the coffee solid. The worker was friendly and patient with me while I considered my options. It is definitely worth the lineup, and I will visit again when I am back in Victoria. read more

Adorable bakery! Walked in after seeing the cronuts in the window! The chocolate cronut was amazing- though messy, be prepared. Love that this bakery still has baked goods out at 2:30pm- win! Highly recommend (at least the choc cronut)! read more

Crust Bakery - Chocolate Cronut - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Just hitting on all cylinders in 2022. Terrific pastry, balance of sweet and rich, lovely breads, nothing but good stuff! Loved that I saw the bakery comp something for someone clearly down on their luck. Above and beyond....amazing! read more

We came to Crust twice during our stay in Victoria, for breakfast each time. We arrived early to avoid the lines we read about and each time we walked right in. They have a wide assortment of baked goods, including all the classics and some special offerings. Each time we grabbed some sweet and savory options to try. Every item we got was good and some were incredible, such as the spinach and tomato tart and blueberry almond croissant. We were able to briefly sit on a very small counter with stools, which was the only seating inside, and help ourselves to complimentary water. For most this will be a grab and go situation. Prices were fair and service was prompt and accurate. Put it on your Victoria list! read more

Go...just go here. We spent 4 days in Victoria and visited 3 times. Highly, highly recommend the pistachio custard tart, the sausage roll and vanilla cruffin. Don't go too late or the selection is more limited. Enjoy! read more

Totally an accidental discovery which turned out to be what I can say with conviction the best bakery I have ever been too. Lives to its name where the desserts had a nice signature crusty base. I ordered the blueberry danish and the raspberry lychee danish. Both were just at the right level of sweetness. I am definitely coming back to this place to try more of their desserts. I am leaving them with 4 stars because I wish they had more place to sit and cherish the dessert with the coffee. It was awkward to take their danishes to a Starbucks and enjoy it with their coffee which I am definitely not at all fond of. read more

Great bakery. Their pastry crust was super crunchy and tasty! I wish I have this bakery in my neighborhood :) read more

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Disclaimer: I'm from Montreal and as a result have a high standard when it comes to bakeries. While visiting Victoria we walked by Crust and were awed by everything that we saw in the window. It all looked so amazing! The very next day we stopped by in the morning. We grabbed some savory items for breakfast and also some sweets or later in the day. We got a breakfast croissant, danish, mini tarts and crontus. Everything looked so mouth wateringly delicious, but all I can say to sum things up is: Not worth the calories. There was not a single item that we didn't end up throwing out after taking one bite. Things were overly sweet, flavourless and soggy. Nothing was light, flaky or wonderful. My best advise to enjoy Crust Bakery is to look in the window, but just leave it at that. read more

Lovely bakery! I snagged the last savory feta, tomato, and pesto pastry and it was sooo good. The staff is extremely friendly and service was fast. Highly recommend! read more

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