One of those places I just stumbled upon that was close to my hotel. I walked in the first time, and 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. read more

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I wish I lived around the corner from this place! We picked up a variety of their pastries this morning 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. read more

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One of my vacation's best highlights is my morning coffee and fresh Croissants. I Googled and found this little French Bakery, Fol Epi, not far from our hotel. It took me and my wife about ten minutes to walk and get there. The area is a new neighborhood that is coming up with a lot of construction. As soon as we walked in, we could smell the freshly baked pastries, which smelled like baked bread, butter, sugar, rising yeast, and vanilla. We got three fresh and warm Croissants and two coffees from the next door. On the way back, we noticed a mother deer and a calf, and we had to take a few photos of them. We enjoyed everything from the patio sitting to our coffee and pastries in Fol Epi. I recommend visiting this little French bakery and the next-door coffee shop. read more

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Super chewy and fresh pastries. The queen amman (yes I know I misspelled it) was the best. Chocolate croissant had great tasting chocolate that was soft. Cortado was okay, oat milk latte was better. Nice people and don't be put off by the industrial area. read more

For Epi is a cute bakery for a pastry or a fresh baked loaf of bread with friendly staff. Tucked into the far back corner of the area you could almost miss them but luckily we didn't. They have a selection that changes pretty often so it's a great way to try something new and their Rhubarb pastry is delicious! I was disappointed that both times when ordering "for here" drinks were presented in single use "to-go" cups. I ordered a chai latte and a hot chocolate both of which were fine but not great. Another miss is that they won't heat up your pastry; but it makes a big difference if your pastry is warm or cold. Difficult to time with when a new batch has come out of the oven. I'd recommend getting your drinks elsewhere but stop by for a pastry & their fresh made bread selection! read more

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Lovely bakery featuring tasty croissants and European pastries, baguette sandwiches and wood-fired oven baked bread made from organic, house milled grains. Have enjoyed several Fol Epi pastries, including nectarine danish, butter croissant, ham and cheese croissant, savory scone. Cannot resist their brioche buns - simple yet delectable! If the pastry counter looks altogether too tempting, friendly staff is always helpful to provide recommendations. We always pick up a couple baguette sandwiches for lunch - quite a tasty variety, well-constructed and neatly wrapped. Located on the outskirts of Victoria downtown, biking to the bakery is a popular option. Limited parking available, and we've always managed to find a spot. Outdoor seating available to enjoy freshly baked pastries! read more

Fol Epi - Nectarine danish, ham and cheese croissants, savory scone - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

If you only have room for one thing, get a kruign ammon. You will be a happier person. It is as good as it gets. Lovely place away from the downtown hassle and bussle. On a nice day, you can sit in the courtyard and enjoy the harbor view. read more

The food in general is so so, except for a few idems that are really good, prices are to high for the quality, One example, I got sliced salami two days ago, Salami was sliced paper thin, witch is fine, but the Girl that sliced it, did not even remove the skins, That is a no no. And again it was really not a great salami, had a really strong smell of pork, Over all it's a over priced , disappointing, ok place, It's a last minute place to go when you have unexpected visitors. read more

Fol Epi - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

When it comes to bakeries, Fol Epi is second to none. The quality of the ingredients and freshness of the bread, sandwiches and various pastries and is exquisite. One of the favourite parts of my week it's going down to Fol Epi To get my bread for the week. The staff are friendly, and the product you get is the best quality bread in Victoria. read more

We've been regulars at Fol Epi for the past year and half now. We keep coming back because their bread is unreal. We're huge fans of their boule, which we buy kilos of at a time, their baguettes and of course their fol epi. Love their pretzels and foccacia, and their pies are absolutely divine. They have their own grain bin out back and make all their bread from scratch, in house. You can taste and feel the difference when the sourdough is fermented properly rather than being full of dough conditioners or other additives. Get the timing right and you'll get bread straight out of the oven. I guarantee you'll be conjuring prayers to reincarnate back in Fol Epi's neighbourhood. read more

This is a bakery for adults, a flavour playground for the older set. Your kids probably won't get as excited as you will by their ham and kimchi sandwich, classic French pastries (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fol-epi-bakery-victoria#52X8AQHfbR1-E-s1ObZRuA), super savoury pizzas, etc...but there's something for everybody, and they're even offering organic soft serve this summer. "Quality" is the word here with hand-milled flour and a wood burning oven. "Artisinal" also - small batches of gorgeous breads. "Rustic" is obviously the other word. Just looking in this bakery is a treat for the eye (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fol-epi-bakery-victoria#Qjtjt3q3brVY4Mko_8eK8w). "Small" is another key word - not a lot of seating, and limited amounts of many items. Fol Epi is located across the bridge from the Inner Harbour and you can look at it from their patio. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/fol-epi-bakery-victoria#kd3lwDUZmTx-MhhyB8pSmw). Watching the gentrification of this part of Victoria is interesting...I hope they protect the core of Victoria's old world charm even as they grow other parts of the island. Items are very reasonably priced - sandwiches and pizza are in the $5-10 range, macarons $1.50 ea, pastries start at $3. If you are visiting Victoria on foot, it's a short trek with a sweet treasure at the end. Highly Recommended!! read more

Fol Epi has won as my favorite bakery in Victoria. From their delectable sandwiches, to their scrumptious macarons, each baked good they make is perfection. Having travelled to Paris a year ago, I can honestly say that their croissants and macarons stand next to Parisian quality. Their soft-serve organic vanilla ice-cream is to die for. Naturally, it comes in a house-made waffle cone (still hot), with your choice of fresh toppings. I always pick the just-toasted nuts and house-made caramel...so delish. Also I give them kudos for using primarily organic ingredients and for making an effort to source locally as much as possible (they get their sausages and sliced meats from farms on the island). read more

What a find! Had a pain au chocolate that rivals the best Paris bakeries, 10/10. Yummy. Mocha was a perfect blend, 10/10. The savory pastries looked delicious, maybe next time. Thank you Fol Epi!! read more

Fantastic bakery in Victoria. There is parking but not a whole lot. The space itself is rather cramped and dwarfed by the restaurant next door. But the food is absolutely scrumptious. I tried the sausage roll, chocolate almond croissant, and ham and cheese croissant. The sausage roll wasn't warm, and that would have been nice, but it was still very tasty. I did get a hard thing, which is an unfortunate hazard of eating sausage, but I would order it again. The roll was a little bit greasy and could have used a side of mustard, but the sausage had a great flavor. The ham and cheese croissant was incredible. You could taste the butter and the ham was evenly dispersed throughout. It had the lightest, flakey texture. I absolutely loved that. I also really loved the chocolate almond croissant. For one thing, it is giant and filled to the brim, not just with chocolate but with almond paste as well. The outside is brushed with chocolate and rolled in chopped almonds. It is heavenly and full of texture. Each bite was like a choose-your-own-adventure, constantly exciting. My husband and I fought over the last bite. We also grabbed a couple cups of coffee and sat outside on the patio and enjoyed our breakfast. A few croissant flakes fell onto the ground and a swarm of darling little birds surrounded us and cleaned up our mess. My husband had a fun time dropping a few additional crumbs on purpose just to feed the cute little birds. They came very close to eating out of my hand, I felt like Cinderella. read more

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WOW what a great bakery! I wasn't expecting to find Fol Epi when visiting Caffe Fantastico next door, but knew I needed to get something there. The shop is pretty small, but so cute! The exposed brick wall lined with fresh bread loaves is comforting and charming. I ordered an almond croissant and an egg salad sandwich. Both were amazing, especially the croissant! It was so, so good. read more

3.5 stars I went here just to try their macarons. They're $2 each now (They're used to be $1.5). I got mocha one and the caramel one. Umm what should I say? I kind of feel disappointed as I've heard so many good reviews for this place. Their macarons were not bad; they're ok. I ended up liking the mocha one more than the caramel for some reasons. Anyways, I felt like they didn't taste very different. I personally felt that the purchase wasn't worth my money. I might return there and try something else, but maybe not the macarons. read more

This must be what heaven tastes like, in a beautiful, bright space with high ceilings and lots of windows, right next to a walking trail and the ocean. Small, beautiful, exquisite and interesting pastries to have with your coffee, exceptionally good bread, amazing sandwiches and pizzas and more. I've never had anything here that wasn't delicious. conveniently attached to some of the city's best coffee, a top-quality deli, and a bike repair shop, naturally. Welcome to Victoria. read more

I love the story behind Fol Epi and so had to go there to try their bread. The staff and atmosphere at the Dockside location were great. Ham and Cheese Croissant: flaky and yummy Boule Loaf: the crust was just way too hard for me. We couldn't eat it. Cinnamon Bun: my daughter always orders this and gave it a 4/5 I will go back and try a different bread next time. read more

Unless you were born with a silver butter-knife in your mouth, this is probably not your daily bread. But in a perfect world, it would be. Just as every six-year-old in a tutu dreams of becoming a prima ballerina, Fol Epi bread is what every stalk of wheat wants to become. Full and rich, and more varied than the weather in Victoria, the breads that come out of this wood-fired oven are divine! read more

A relative took us here, and we came back--the bread was that good, (the pizza was even better--better even than Olive, in San Francisco, one of my favorite bar pizza joints) and I was delighted to find the bread available at a charcuterie on Fort st. (in Victoria) as well. I also found the espresso to be very drinkable, but that led to a ridiculous incident with the staff. Apparently, the owner is of the opinion that espresso only tastes good in china and as a policy, the place will not serve espresso to go--in paper cups. You may think that the customer is always right, but not here. I normally carry my own vintage restaurant cup for the purpose, but with sea plane luggage weight limits, I forwent the practice. (Is forwent a word?). I went round and round with the barrista, and even with the owner not present, she wouldn't budge. So don't order your espresso to go--or stop at one of the big second hand stores to get a china cup before heading over, (the Value Village, just beyond the bridge is fairly mindblowing if you don't have gigantic second hand stores in your town--we don't). The charcuterie on Fort had a limited selection of Fol Epi's bread, so if you're into bread as I am--and Victoria doesn't have a great selection of artisan breads, do check out this gem of a bakery. read more

This bakery is incredible. Owner is self taught but has a passion for baking. Delicious options for breakfast and lunch.

Warm rye bread.... I ate it straight from the bag

Our favorite bakery in Victoria, which is saying a lot for this fresh baked city! For the first time ever, I finally understand the appeal of a real pastry: the perfect blend of melt-in-your-mouth buttery and flakey to keep you coming back for more! The fresh, seasonal fruit 'almond bars,' the flourless chocolate mousse cake, and the berry pies are beyond delicious. They got it right on all accounts: the best ingredients for customers, farmers, and the environment made into the tastiest treats in town! read more

I've tried most the bakeries in Victoria. This one and Frey's are my favourite. You can taste the passion and love they have for the craft. Strongly recommend trying one of their sourdough boules. read more

I normally buy my bread at the Esquimalt Bake Shop, located about 5 minutes from my house. But the owner went back to Vietnam for a month, which then left me needing to go beyond walking distance for my bread. I had read about Fol Epi in EAT Magazine, so I decided to check it out. And while the bread is more expensive than the Esquimalt Bake Shop, there's a reason. Fol Epi mills its own flour, which is all organic. Then the breads are baked in a stone oven. Their whole wheat loaf is their best value - it's crusty, thick and hearty and costs $5.50. But due to the heartiness and density of the bread, it can last quite some time. Thin slices of the bread work well for sandwiches. The crusty baguette is $3.50, but the best I've tried in Victoria. It's everything you've ever wanted in a baguette and more. And they also make those macarons that everybody liked a couple of years ago (but hey, they still taste good). read more

What can I say about this place? It is amazing! Seriously the best pastries I have ever had. Was recommended to try this place out by our host in West Victoria. A cutesy little shop that serves up deliciousness you will later dream about! Best chocolate croissant I have ever tasted by far. The coffee is fantastic as well! An absolute perfect way to start any day in the hip, yet far from mainstream area that is West Victoria. My wife and I live in Portland, Oregon and have even had friends pick us up some chocolate croissants while traveling through Victoria! Not to be missed! read more

Fol Epi - Best. Pastries. Ever. Order a chocolate croissant...you will not regret it! - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I've been there twice and no selection of bread sold out both times I don't get how that happens it's a bakery No enough selection If they had more to offer I would probably have a better rating read more

Never have I found a bakery that can even compare to Fol Epi. All organic, all fresh, all made with extreme love. I frequent this place weekly for the sandwiches, pizzas and eclairs! (Not all at once). If you want the best baked goods North America has to offer, this is your place! read more

My first time here and it was really good. We got the mushroom sausage pizza and the brisket pizza. My daughter also ordered the vanilla ice cream. Everything was very fresh and tasted great! This was the perry stop after our bike ride. Really enjoyed it. Wish we didn't live in California!! read more

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Fresh, organic and delicious! The only downside is that it might be a bit pricey. Love the blueberry danish.

Outstanding quality bread and great service. Not a lot on the shelves if you go early but most people shop a bit later (Excelt me).

I am only writing about the croissants here. I had heard and read stunning reviews of Fol Epi and had heard that they make phenomenal croissants. All that I can say is that if you've never had a properly baked croissant, then these are great. If you have, then these are too crunchy on the inside and not moist and chewy enough on the inside. It seems like they're baking these along with all of their other breads and giving them lots of intense heat. This is great for breaking big meaty loaves of bread, but not so great for a delicate croissant. The flavour while tasty does get diminished as the flavour of the outside of the croissant overwhelms that of the interior. This may have been a fluke, so I will give it another try in the future, as everyone else I was with were quite pleased with what they got. It has been a while since we have had truly fantastic croissants in Victoria. The last I remember was from a tiny French bakery on Douglas St near city hall in the early 90s. read more

Delectable pastries that showcase the magic combination of butter, sugar, flour & love. The bread is a daily gift to the community. Dear Fol Epi baker, would you run away with me & be my lover? read more

This is by far the best bakery in Victoria. Really good croissants. The lemon tart is amazing totally worth the money. They could use a espresso bar to take it over the top. My wife can't get enough of this place. I recommend this to all my friends. read more

finally tried this place after friend raved about for over a year. I had a baguette sandwich and sausage roll. baguettes was a little pricey for portion, but very tasty. i could easily eat two in one setting, but probably perfect for having side of pastry later. the sausage roll was $5 which i throught was one of the most expensive rolls i boughten. but i tell u what. it was one of the best rolls i had. good quality of meat which was not fatty as cheaper rolls are and perfect amount of herbs to flavour the meat., pastery was perfect with a buttery taste. makes me wonder what this places crousants taste like. i think i have to come back to try more. read more

Stopped in for americano, London fog and a macaron. The toddler absolutely inhaled the chocolate macaron! Oh and I got some small batch mustard in a sophisticated jar because I'm easily sold on grainy mustard in neato jars. My husband wished they left the tea bag in his London fog. I'm not sure what the best practice is for London fogs. Anyways it was merely our first trip to fol epi yates and certainly not our last! read more

This is where I go when I feel deserving of a treat! You walk in here and it just feels so authentic- flour all over the floor and everything, their bread out in open air on display. Their pastries are beautiful, give their seasonal pie a try, it's bomb! I never leave this place without a bolé, it's so yummy and makes for great sandwiches. Today I also picked up a focaccia and you all need to get down there and try it! read more

This bakery is a-MA-zing. They mill their own flour, which really is 'nuff said. When I'm in Victoria, I make a habit to go for an early morning run, timed to arrive at Fol Epi when they open. I grab goodies that are fresh out of the oven, and a tea to go from the place next door. Since I haven't mastered eating and running, I then walk back downtown enjoying my noms in the early morning peace :D read more

I am very value oriented (cheap?). Fol Epi is very expensive. You absolutely get incredible value for what you pay. The Boule is incredible. We ordered Tortierre for Xmas and it was lovely and rich. The chocolate almond croissant is beyond great and priced high enough to encourage moderation. Worth the short walk or bike ride from downtown. read more

The worst service, attitude, portions and taste....nothing good to say other than the view...and location. I belong to a hiking group and we travel all over the lower Island and this is the worst place we have been to. Coffee on par with Starbucks Yum Yum (Sarcasm) and the food as stated small quantities and over priced....which is all too bad as it has a great location and views, did I mention that the Servers had attitude??? When you work in an environment like this you have to adapt and be able to deal with Different Folks, if some one offers constructive criticism, listen and give a positive response, treating the client that has just spent money and now feels cheated, with disdain or hostility is not the way to encourage folks to come back or recommend your place of business! All in all the worst local Cafe Experience on lower Vancouver Island... read more