Yelped and found this cafe; also recommended by Butterfly…read moreGarden staff. Ambience: love the honey decor Service: friendly servers Latte: enjoyed very much!

In Brentwood for the day visiting so decided to stop into this little delicatessen based on the…read morehigh 4.8 yelp rating. What a mistake! The girl taking our order, was clueless! It appeared she was new and didn't know how to complete our order so had to ask the cook to help with the cashier machine. We 'tried'' to order a Reuben we were going to split, a cup of soup, a side salad with blue cheese. It took my myself and my husband repeating the order half a dozen times for them to understand our order. Even though they listed to add a cup of soup or a side salad on the board , that isn't what they charged us and gave us. Instead, they gave us the large dinner, salad and large bowl of soup for additional cost. We didn't want that much food.. Instead of a side salad with blue cheese they gave me a huge Caesar salad! When I tried to return it. The cook said I didn't mention I wanted blue cheese. I explained I had mentioned it to the girl '''4 times''' that I wanted blue cheese """side salad""" . He said he would check with his manager. Then They said they'd fix it. They didn't 'fix it' instead they returned the same Caesar salad like I would be fooled! Worst part was the Reuben sandwich had two tiny slices of meat on it! Obviously these two people working the counter are oblivious to working in the food industry and understanding a simple order. They should be relaxed with people who know how to take, and fullfill a simple order, without 'lying that they'd remade the salad with proper dressing'. For a 34??? lunch I expect better food at a 4.8 YELP rating restaurant. So who's giving all these great reviews? The owners? the workers? 4.8 is not accurate.. having worked in the restaurant industry for a decade in my 20's it's surprising when a customer has such a poor experience. Don't waste your time with this deli. It's so subpar it shouldn't be in downtown Brentwood bay! Oh And focaccia was stale, inedible! Overall I'd give this deli a 'MINUS 5 star'''. Now I have to go and find another lunch place as I couldn't eat the Caesar salad, and the sandwich was pathetic. It wasn't worth our time and money. If you don't mind eating '''the slop they throw at you'', with a poor altitude, ''while lying about the food their serving', You'll do ok at this place.

A hidden gem on the scenic road to Butchart Gardens and the city's observatory…read more Unique and delicious treats and drinks. I had a shredded chicken sandwich on focaccia bread and a hibiscus iced tea with cane sugar, which were both excellent. Got an Italian cinnamon roll for someone that I was told was also wonderful.- The staff were very kind and helpful, especially Taylor who made perfect recommendations on both the food and drinks. Highly recommend a visit!

If you're wanting some delish gelato, pastries, sandwich or coffee, MOSI is the spot! We decided to…read morepop by on our way home and it didn't disappoint. Great ambiance and service! There was no line up when we got in but I did notice a queue once we were inside. It's a cool spot! People rave about this place for the gelato and pastries and they're not wrong! It's tasty! Secured some of the goods, we got a croissant, lavender shortbread, cruffin, carrot cake and I also bought some coffee beans. The pistachio gelato was the highlight. They also have a fridge filled with some ravioli and soups etc! Good idea highly recommend this spot! Plus they have tons of parking spots

Service very good, salmon Benedict good enough I guess ...the English muffin however wasn't…read moretoasted so it made for a more chewy experience ‍ lattes good- ambience charming your neighborhood dining feel HOWEVER the pastry if I only had room everything looked amazing

The food was mediocre and the coffee bad. The service was lackluster. My girlfriend had the…read morepancakes which were like cardboard.

On the way back to the ferry, we stopped at a charming stop in Sidney for coffee and a bake good…read moreand more! A local recommended I order the scones--they are freshest, best tasting ever tasted .. and moist (unlike most scones)! A visitor could spend a morning or afternoon in Sidney--very walkable with views of the bay.

Best tomato galette I have ever had - pure taste of summer with the perfectly ripe tomatoes and…read morebasil. Crust was absolutely excellent - couldn't have been better. Finished it off with the lemon currant scone - the person at the cash said she felt it was the best scone in Sidney. I think it was up there with the best scone I have had anywhere. Must visit in Sidney - this place should have more reviews.

Great food treats and great staff! GF peanut butter cookies…read moreare the best. Chowder soup is amazing and filling. Smoothies are worthy. Lots more I could add but suggest you visit and enjoy!

Not only are the baked goods always very good but the staff is also very friendly and efficient,…read moreso pleasant to be served by people who appear to be enjoying their work.

A great coffee shop for quick bites before your ferry or just to start your day on the island…read more The place is 10' away from the ferry terminal and open quite early for people with early ferry ride. Their breakfast sandwich is fresh and delicious and they also have a tons of island food goods. They are known for their coffee and they also sells the coffee beans there. They do have sitting both inside and outdoor and if you have a dog, you could sit with your dog in their patio. They also have a small goat farm there that you can go see. The goats are cute and nice. We will definitely come back when visiting the island again.

Holy Moly this place is amazing! Their breakfast sandwiches are top notch. They look like a typical…read moresandwich in the window but let me tell you, the flavors pack a punch! The spinach and whipped feta egg sandwich was mind-blowing. I scarfed it down before I got a photo. Went back a few days later and they had a different selection. Got the egg sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato spread and it did not disappoint. Cute little shop to order to-go and friendly service- it's Canada, everyone is friendly eh.

Great little store with delicious ice cream, baking, and more. Especially love the vegan options.read more

A great selection of prepared snacks, lunches, salads, sandwiches, small meals, soups, etc…read more Not to mention the "sinful" baked goods (muffins, scones, pastries etc. And the friendly STAFF!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fox & Monocle in the North Saanich/Sidney area, and the…read moreexperience was truly memorable. From start to finish, everything was beautifully prepared and wonderfully served. We began with the truffle gougere -essentially delightful little cream puffs filled with melted parmesan that were absolutely to die for. Each bite was rich and delicious. Next up was the bread served with onion butter, which had a fantastic flavor profile. My only tiny wish was that the bread had been toasted just a bit to help that lovely butter melt right in. For the main course, we shared a mushroom pie that was beautifully presented and had that comforting, home-cooked feel. The standout dish of the night, though, was the rock fish. The fish was tender, flaky, and paired with pillowy soft gnocchi that was just perfect in texture. We ended the meal with a dark chocolate namelaka (a type of soft biscuit) and a sticky toffee pudding, both beautifully presented. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious, though I personally would have loved just a bit more of that rich sauce to soak up the entire cake, Overall, the service was wonderful, and the meal was impeccable. The area is truly lucky to have such a fine dining gem, and I can't wait to go back again!

While visiting over the weekend I was invited to a Shinto shrine that departs every so often. My…read morefamily and I ate at this cozy cafe which reminded me of being in a Wes Anderson film. Every baked good was perfectly semetrical and there were regulars, bicyclists, and families. The only thing missing was the cool color tones of a Wes Anderson movie to capture mood and dialogue. I tried two of the breakfast sandwiches: beef and an egg and sausage. Both were delicious. I also tried their galette with mushroom and cheddar. It was a nice savory bite of crunch from the pastry dough , and texture of the mushrooms and spices. My belly was full for the direction of my 3 hours on the island. Service was very good also.