Adorable friendly little bakery that serves the local community. The little lady behind the counter…read morewas friendly and helpful to this first timer. The latte and hot chocolate were perfectly made. The quiche and sandwich was good and the cinnamon schnekel was yummy! I love the crunchy cinnamon on the bottom. So worth a stop if you are in Sooke!

Stopped by for a cafe latte and some baked goods. I had the sour cherry almond coffee cake and it…read morewas amazing. My husband enjoyed his treat too! Spent an hour in the beautiful garden! Thank you for such a nice treat!

Everyone has told us to Stop at Shirley Delicious and it did not disappoint. It's a great woodsy,…read moreartsy place to stop for food. The line can be long so be prepared. There is a QR code if you want to peruse the menu while waiting. We ordered two sandwiches and two soup & sandwiches. Unfortunately, one of the orders was incorrect but they were quick to remake the sandwich. All the food was great. We also grabbed. GF chocolate mint matcha treat that was awesome. This is a great place to stop when on Vancouver Island.

The only thing I don't like about Shirley Delicious is enduring the line to get in and order, but…read moreit is popular for good reason. I had the corn kernel pancakes on my recent visit and they were perfection. Everyone in our group loved their soups and sandwiches. Outdoor seating is dog friendly so we could bring our bb. Nice assortment of pastries inside, and the soft serve ice cream truck in the parking lot is a welcome bonus treat. My only real complaint is about other patrons -- please bus your table when you're done your meal! A large group left a big mess that took up valuable real estate that others could have utilized. We ended up cleaning it along with ours when we were leaving to make room for the next guests.

Lovely cup of mocha and yummy breakfast bagel perfect for our late start to the day. The staff were…read morelovely and friendly. Asked if my son could eat McD's hashbrowns in store since he has a lot of allergies and they were very understanding about it. Great place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and eat. A/C was cool and cafe is pretty spacious. There's also ample parking available in the complex.

This place is hit or miss depending on who is working. We got two cold drinks this weekend and both…read moreof them were swimming in coffee grounds. My husband took his back and the staff gave him another one... that had coffee grounds in it again. So we gave up. I have had great drinks there before. Food is consistent. Tables are nice and there's lots of room for folks with disabilities.

A very popular bakery in downtown Victoria, and it's easy to see why. We stopped by for pastries…read moreand coffee. The shop itself is quite small, with only couple seats along the wall. Everything in the display case looked delicious, but we decided on the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry, the pistachio ganash tart and the pork & fennel sausage roll. The pistachio tart was fresh with a rich nutty flavor, though it took a little finesse to eat because the filling kept wanting to spill out. My favorite was the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry. It was flaky, with a delicate sweetness from the fruits and a subtle floral note from the rosewater. You can really taste the dedication in these pastries. I'd recommend going early in the day as many of their items tend to sell out quick.

We bought a cake here for my mom's 70th birthday and were so impressed! We chose the "Crusty…read moreForest"--their take on a Black Forest cake--and it was absolutely delectable. What we loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet. It had a wonderful, strong fruit component from the cherries that balanced perfectly with the chocolate and a light, thin layer of whipped cream. The cake itself was incredibly moist and executed with such care. It was a total hit for the celebration! I only wish we lived in Victoria so this could become our regular go-to spot for special occasion cakes.

Delicious sourdough bakery! We had the almond croissant and enjoyed the slightly tangy sourdough…read moreflavor, balanced by the buttery layers of dough and perfect almond filling. I appreciated that their coffee was delicious but also only $1.50 a cup! The staff was very friendly and we discussed the benefits of sourdough and high quality flour. Cute shop. Off the beaten path. Seemed to be enjoyed by locals and an epic find.

Please do yourself a favor and stop here! The food is delicious and Tiffany is sweet and so…read morepersonable! She always makes me feel like a family. We are lucky to have them in town!

I took one bite & it was pure bliss. The tomato & cream cheese croissant/danish (forgot what it was…read morecalled) was absolutely incredible. Highly recommend, I will absolutely come back next time I visit!

Delicious bakery deserts. Hidden gem in Colwood. Best garlic Rye bread in town. Staff are attentive…read moreand friendly. Local favourite

Such a great bakery with tantalizing choices. We came in the late morning and were craving savoury,…read moreso we got a Jalapeno Smoked Cheddar Twist and a focaccia sandwich. Both were delicious! Service was prompt and friendly. There are some tables within the bakery, a few benches out front and then tables all around the building, supporting the different food vendors in this complex. We also came back a few days later for a Japanese pop up out of Francis Bakery. So cool to offer up this space for different purposes.

Everyone knows how amazing Francis Bread is, but here's another great review. Excellent food,…read morefriendly staff and a very beautiful inviting ambiance. Highly recommend!

Excellent, elevated cakes, flavours. Reasonably priced for out of the ordinary pastries.read more

Wonderful cakes here. We keep coming back for the raspberry white chocolate cake. They do a…read morewonderful job and give great service! A 5 star business for sure!

This place is a gem! Cute little bakery shop with delicious sweet and savory items. We tried the…read moretraditional Filipino sweet bread but with grated cheese on top, the ham and cheese pastry, and the Ube roll (looks like a flower). All three were yummy, but my favorite was the Filipino sweet bread with the cheese on top. It was sweet, savory, and buttery all at the same time - so good! They offered to warm it up, too, which is their suggestion before eating. It's run by a husband and wife who are really lovely people. We talked for a bit and their warmth and genuinely reflects what their business signs state: "Together we can 'bake' the world a better place." It's a small place so there are only a few seats, but that's okay for a quick bite and rest. Otherwise everyone gets it to go. We got there right at a good time because after our order, a TON of people came in. One lady even said, "This is the place." It's located in Victoria's Chinatown, right at the end of the literal Fan Tan Alley. Try it!

A mom and pop Filipino bakery tucked away in Fan Tan Alley. As soon as you walk by, you are greeted…read morewith the sweet smell of freshly baked pastries. We picked up couple of the ube pastries and pandan pastry. The breads are soft and fluffy, just what you'd expect from Asian style pastries. While I wish the flavors are stronger, these are still solid snacks, especially considering how affordable they are. If you're planning to try out some of their more popular items, come early as they tend to sell out.