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    Fern Cafe and Bakery

    4.2 (32 reviews)
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    Christopher F.

    Stopped in on our trip to Victoria. Lovely all-vegan menu with a quaint bakery/coffee shop vibe. Everything from croissants to brownies in the bakery case. Food options range from breakfast staples to poutine, Mac and Chz, and salads. Everything was delicious! The cinnamon roll and poutine were highlights, and my partner loved the chorizo breakfast sammie. Employees were responsive and polite.

    Pancakes

    This is an amazing vegan cafe and bakery!! The staff are so friendly and you can tell all the locals come here! I visited Victoria for a 3 day trip and came here each day. They have a patio space in addition to their indoor seating. I liked that their baked goods weren't too sweet, same goes for the pancakes too! The cinnamon rolls were delicious and definitely a highlight for me!

    Smoky, cheesy  pretzel
    Lisa K.

    Fern was on my list of must-go places to visit while I was in town. Everything is vegan! I love scones and was happy to see this bright & beautiful Raspberry-Rhubarb scone just waiting for me! Raspberry puree in the icing and plenty of rhubarb pieces in the scone. The cinnamon roll is gigantic...and tasty! My latte was nice. I had seen one of their previous posts & was really hoping to get a salted pretzel. Well, the day I went in there was a smoky-cheesy option. This was something new to me. The smokiness was a real treat. I wish I had picked up more than one. I know people say Canadians are nice, but the staff here were so genuinely happy & friendly to one another and all of the customers. There was plenty of seating both in and outside. We opted for the bright & cheery inside.

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    Yojna J.

    It's hard to believe that everything is vegan here as everything's made out of scratch and yet so delectable! The Buffalo Chickun Burger with fries and the Fire Burger were both incredibly delicious and satisfying. The service was great! The ambiance is warm and inviting, just like a cozy cafe should be. Additionally, they offer a wide selection of vegan baked goods. They sold out of their pumpkin crumbler. The Fire Burger, accompanied by the Caesar salad was also very good. I can't recommend this place enough for its scrumptious food and welcoming atmosphere!

    Matcha latte at Fern Cafe and Bakery, only soy or oak milk as an option here.
    Nabil B.

    So far so good: Great experience here with a nice range of drinks available and options for various foods.

    Mocha and pb&j gf cookie
    Julia T.

    Cute little cafe , calm friendly atmosphere and even has vegan poutine! Food lovely and we had a great mocha with coconut whip To be enjoyed by vegans and non vegans alike

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    Rosie S.

    The tofu eggs are the best I've had, and the cream is so delicious. I am definitely returning when I visit Victoria again

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    By far the best Tofu scramble I've ever had! I'm looking forward to going back to this great Vegan Cafe when I'm in Victoria.

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    La Roux - seating is limited but cozy, with a handful of small tables inside, black and white framed photos

    La Roux

    4.5(90 reviews)
    1.2 km
    $$

    Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Nice modern looking bake shop. Bread pudding is very…read moreyummy. Must be served warm!

    i really wanted to like this café, and honestly, i'd still recommend it for the aesthetics alone…read more the interior is beautiful, with glossy black and white checkered floors, soft white paneling, and a chandelier that adds a touch of elegance above the counter. natural light pours in from the tall front windows, illuminating the pastry case and giving the whole space a serene, gallery like feel. it's a calming spot to step into, and would be an ideal setting for a proper afternoon tea service. i ordered an almond croissant, french bread pudding, and the gateau du jour, green tea and vanilla, along with a yuzu maccha (sourced from jagasilk), all to go. the drink was the biggest disappointment, the yuzu flavour was absent, and the matcha itself was weak. on top of that, there's a small surcharge for ice (.50, which i did not expect) and oat milk (.50). the almond croissant looked promising with its golden shell and slivered almonds, though the nuts themselves weren't fully toasted, which made the topping feel a little underwhelming. the interior leaned more dense than the airy, flaky layers i'd been hoping for. this sometimes happens when the lamination doesn't quite hold or the proofing isn't ideal, not unusual with croissants, but still a letdown in contrast to its appearance. the green tea cake was beautifully presented, with neat layers of sponge and green tinted buttercream, but leaned on the sweeter side, with only a subtle whisper of green tea. the bread pudding, reheated at home, was the highlight, soft, custardy, and lifted by the vanilla cream sauce it came with. seating is limited but cozy, with a handful of small tables inside and a couple more out on the sidewalk. their selection is broad: whole cakes, slices, macarons, crème brûlée, tarts, cookies, all arranged neatly in the front window to tempt passersby. the café's charm lies in its design and atmosphere. it's worth a visit if you're nearby and want a chic spot to sit and relax, and i'd go back to try their other cakes, the display alone makes it hard not to.

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    La Roux - Lovely items for sale from different artists

    Lovely items for sale from different artists

    La Roux
    La Roux

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    Fol Epi - Cinnamon roll, croissant and a Rhubarb pastry

    Fol Epi

    4.5(63 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    One of those places I just stumbled upon that was close to my hotel. I walked in the first time,…read moreand saw some pretty nice baked things...... I then went the second day to get coffee and I couldn't decide on if I wanted sweet or savory. I chose sweet..... and while I was leaving Victoria with my raspberry danish sitting in a nice little bag, I bit into it, and have to say it was one of the best danish pastries I have ever had, it was bakery buttery good, and they do not skimp on the raspberry jelly topping, where some places it looks like they just add enough to call it a danish.... well this was so good and if I had more time I would have drove back down to this place to buy up the rest of what they have. They sell baked loaves of bread, and individual baked pastries, and also coffee.... oh that is really good here too. Fol Epi... you are now on my to go list anytime I am in Victoria, and now looking back at my pictures, there are cookies, croissants, palmiers, kouign amanns...... and more.... I need to try. As another Yelper wrote... I wish I lived around the corner.... cause really I do, but that just makes this one special for a return visit.

    I wish I lived around the corner from this place! We picked up a variety of their pastries this…read moremorning and not one item disappointed. The interior is so adorable and reminds me of the homely cafes in Europe. As soon as you walk in you're immediately hit with the smell of baked goodness and their glass case and walls are full of freshly baked breads Highlight eats were the savory Danish, curry puff pastry and chocolate muffin. We bought a box of items for our Grandfather's nursing home staff and it was a hit! They all are keen to stop by soon to get their own fill of these delicious delights.

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    Fol Epi - Fol Épi on Harbour Road

    Fol Épi on Harbour Road

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    Fol Epi - Bread selection

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    Bread selection

    Pendray Tea House - Outside

    Pendray Tea House

    3.7(79 reviews)
    1.9 km
    $$$

    Afternoon tea's pretty fun to have…read more I went here with family as part of our Victoria trip with our reservation at around 12pm PST on a Saturday. The place was not too full when we got in, though all window seating overlooking Belleville Street was taken, so we got seating closer to one of their glass windows on the side. For the interior, it feels like a newly renovated mini dining hall but with a ton of natural lighting from a sunny day. There's also some front and porch seating too if the inside feels way too dim. The menu provides several kinds of tea sets, which come with everything listed for that set and a tea of your choice. Speaking of the tea, there's two pages dedicated to listing the numerous kinds of organic tea they have, mostly herbal and green tea. For four of us, we got two orders of the traditional afternoon tea ($65 each) and one order of the west coast afternoon tea ($69). Between the two sets, only the savory items were slightly different while the pastries and sweets were the same. Starting off with the teas: - The mystique has a mild taste of both peppermint and calendula. It was as minty as it was earthy and bitter. - The angelwater was far more spearminty than it was lavendery even though the tea had both. This was the most refreshing palette cleanser when I wanted to try the savory stuff after having the sweet stuff. - The philosopher's brew was my favorite. It reminded me of lemon ginger tea which I drink frequently. Both are citrusy though this tea had a lot more lavender taste going for it. There's a lot to describe for the afternoon tea sets we got: - Both sets came with a smoked salmon pastry that was easily one of my favorites. The texture of the bread that surrounded the salmon was absolute perfection. - Both the cucumber and egg/herb sandwiches were very standard but something about the place made them taste a lot more relaxing, probably because it's afternoon tea and it's supposed to be relaxing. - The shrimp and citrus sandwich felt more like another egg sandwich, which wasn't a problem for me. - Both kinds of scones worked well with the provided jam and cream. - Our set had matcha and strawberry macarons, which were pretty standard. Same goes for the creme brulee tart and chocolate brownie. - My other favorite was the summer berry tiramisu, which was mildly sweet while also having that mild coffee kick that wasn't as accentuated because of the frosting. This place is listed as a must for those visiting Victoria BC, and from this visit I can see why. On a bright, sunny day you can see some great views while having all of the aforementioned bites. Very high recommend!

    I was so hesitant because I'm usually not your typical posh preppy person but I felt SO welcome and…read moreat home in the Tea House they had amazing tea and an experience beyond any other, truly warm and wonderful staff and amazing food on the ground level. I felt so silly for assuming such a nice hotel would judge. They didn't judge one bit. I have to mention that Megan who was at the front desk at the early morning hours, while I was wide awake due to jet lag, was my favorite human ever. Everything was super pretty in the building (I am ww solo traveler). If you are hesitant for any reason to eat here, don't hesitate in the future!

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    Pendray Tea House
    Pendray Tea House
    Pendray Tea House - Simple elegant table setting

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    Simple elegant table setting

    Tea at The Empress - Lobby

    Tea at The Empress

    4.0(428 reviews)
    1.4 km
    $$$

    A well established staple, I knew I had to have tea here on my recent trip to Victoria. The hotel…read moreis an architectural gem, and and even though the tea is in a lobby, it still achieves a polished feel. The tea selection is compelling and my choice, the rose congou emperor, was stellar. The sandwhiches and pastries were all quite high quality. However, where the tea really raises the bar is in the service itself. Our server was friendly, welcoming, and informative. It really lent an extra level of special to the whole experience.

    Good experience to try one time but I don't see myself doing it again. This is the iconic tourist…read moreactivity to do in Victoria - afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress. It can be a bit spendy as it starts at CA$109 per person before tax and tip - at least for me I allocated the entire $100 USD dining credit with the Amex fine hotels and resorts benefit on this. Reservations are almost mandatory for weekend and I'm glad I made one just in case, although it was rather risky due to the 48 hour cancellation policy if I fly in the morning of, but it worked out. They're strict on time - I made a 12pm reservation and they refused to seat me even though it was not busy at all at 11am opening and made me wait until exactly 12pm. A bit harsh when I contacted the hotel and made a note to the restaurant for my arrival details. I got the traditional afternoon tea for 1 so just tea and 3 tiers of scones, small bites, and desserts. It was quite nice of them to refill the entire tier of savory small bites even though I only requested 3, so that was a nice touch that somewhat made up the poor first impression. You can request more of certain items for free, just don't abuse the system basically The food with the 1 tier refill was more than enough food for me - the service was decent as they checked up on me during the meal. I nicely asked for the tea gift box that is only reserved for anniversaries and they accommodated, but this will almost unlikely happen in many situations so your mileage may vary. I did wait 20 minutes for the gift box as it wasn't a priority for them, so do what you will to see if it is worth the time (I at least was not in a rush)

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    Tea at The Empress - First level - scones

    First level - scones

    Tea at The Empress - Third level - sweet treats

    Third level - sweet treats

    Tea at The Empress - Empress tea blend was fantastic

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    Empress tea blend was fantastic

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