Nice community cafe with good coffee. Nothing fancy but nice comfy vibes. Will be coming backread more

I live in Victoria and this is one of my favourite cafes. I love all that they offer, service is…read morefantastic and food is always tasty. No surprises here, I would definitely recommend this place to anybody visiting BC

Excellent coffee, friendly staff, inviting atmosphere. The owner knows his coffees and can advise…read moreabout recipes that will work with the equipment you have at home.

A hidden gem in Gordon Head. Coffee is great, the chai lattes are especially good too. However, the…read morepineapple coconut muffins are simply outstanding. I get them twice a week! Staff are relaxed and friendly. The owner is a character and enjoys getting to know all his regular customers. This is the only coffeeshop you'll want to relax at in the area.

Charlotte & Quail is a hidden gem that delivers everything you could want in a brunch spot…read morebeautiful atmosphere, friendly service, and food that's both beautifully presented. Great menu options. We really enjoyed the patio and it was a beautiful sunny day. We tried the mushroom on toast and the Harvest pie and both were amazing! The pancakes are a MUST They're so good. Highly recommend The staff were warm and attentive, Charlotte & Quail is a must-visit.

Cool little place off the beaten track. Won't see many…read moretourists here, and that's a good thing. It's, hip, it's cool, serves local healthy lunches and delicious treats, mostly from the gardens behind the resto. Food was good and priced right, service was prompt and timely Go again? Sure

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

This place broke me. Literally ruined me on cinnamon rolls anywhere else. You may be able to eat…read moreone and not feel the same, but my outlook on the cinnamon rolls I've been eating up until now in my life is extremely dim. I've never had one so amazingly light, soft and perfectly just-sweet-enough. Wonder if they will ship them...? We stopped by Leaven for breakfast one morning on our trip getting a savory crêpe each and a couple pastries. Didn't even make it though breakfast before we knew we had to do a repeat the very next day because it was so good. Crepes are French style and are clearly made with skill and talent. The space is bright and cheery with very friendly staff. I see other reviews mentioning waits during busy times or complaints but experienced nothing of the sort. We were a bit off peak and didn't have that issue but I can honestly say I'd be HAPPY to wait for the food at Leaven. This is really something special and whoever is behind it has a gift.

I'm excited to have found such a gem on Friday Harbor! My boyfriend and I were on the island for…read moreour anniversary and to took photos for that. Our photographer suggested Leaven as a place we could take photos at since we love going to cafes together. We ordered a Cauliflower Crepe, Cauliflower Danish, and Matcha Latte. The crepe was delicious! I love have a savory crepe once in a while, and this crepe had the perfect amount of creaminess from the cheese, crunchiness from the cauliflower and onions, and freshness from the arugula. The same could be said about the danish. They had great components of a creperie/cafe. The Matcha Latte though, was not up to par. It seems it wasn't whisked well, so it tasted grainy. Overall, not taking a point off for it because what they specialize in was so great! Besides the food, the space was pretty lively. During our photoshoot, there was live music and every table was taken up. Leaven seems like a great space for a hangout or catch up with someone. Honestly, If I lived in the area, I would always be down for their crepes.

Saint cecillia is the best coffee shop in Victoria in my opinion. I really liked their drink,…read moreambience and service. What I got: Matcha latte Matcha latte flavor was strong and form was just perfect. Very bold and so delicious. I had it without any sugar, I really wanted to enjoy matcha latte itself. The same quality as what I had in japan. Excellent latte. Kanelbullar - Cardamom bun, cinnamon sugar filling. Dough was very soft and chewy. I really enjoyed this item, too. I love their ambience and recommend to sit counter bar on the second floor. I will revisit here on the next Victoria trip!

Food - ok matcha + yuzu i thought was going to be weird but i wanted to give it a try and the 5…read morestars is literally because i loved this drink so much i would go back here just for this drink. one of my fav matcha drinks ever. Service - friendly. we got our stuff to go, so not a whole lot to experience in our short trip. Ambiance - very cute area. lots of people chilling and hanging out for a while.

I was originally hesitant on visiting Duo Cafe Bakery since it's located inside a hotel and I…read morefigured it would be a typical food service-esque bakery. Then I read the reviews - the best croissants (or at least in the top two) in Victoria? Of course I had to give them a try before riding the ferry back out to the US. Bacon Cheddar Chive Scone ($6.50) - Woah so much filling in this scone. Many other scones and biscuits promise big flavor but disappoint with only a smallest imaginable amount of non-carbs added. This one, on the other hand, must have more bacon, cheddar, and chive than flour on the ingredients list. It's literally chock filled, no bite goes through with an entire mouthful of the flavorful combination of cheesy, salty and meaty bacon and fresh chive. It's all evenly distributed throughout, ensuring a consistent flavor with each bite. The cheese are small flecks inside rather than larger pools of cheese. The scone dough itself is also excellent, being extremely moist and fluffy on the interior while developing a great hard crust on the exterior. I believe they also sprinkle grated cheese on the outside of the scone which is caramelized into a speckled pattern while baking to give even more oomph. (5/5) Twice Baked Chocolate Almond Croissant ($7.25) - The chocolate is confined to one side of this excellent twice baked croissant. They spare no expensive, melting an entire layer of valrhona chocolate in a pocket on the bottom, and then slather the entire thing with several layers of an excellent sweet almond frangipane. The double bake gives a shatteringly crisp texture that makes me want more. I normally prefer traditional almond croissants but this one is excellent. I think I actually prefer this one over the more famous one from Bakery Noveau in Seattle. (5/5) It's almost impossible to determine actual croissant lamination technique and quality from a twice baked croissant, but on this visit, we wanted something a bit more decadent to tide us over until we arrived back in Port Angeles for a late lunch. I'll definitely be returning to Duo Café Bakery next time I'm in Victoria to give their regular croissants a try!

Great twice baked chocolate almond croissants and many sweet and savory danishes. So good it makes…read moreme want to take the Victoria Clipper again and stay at the hotel it is in.

This is a great lunch / coffee / breakfast spot in the amazing views pier spot that was previously…read moreBlues Bayou. We recently went for two lunches with our 3 young kids. What we tried and enjoyed: - Egg & bacon english muffin sandwiches ~$5.25 - Breakfast burrito ~$11 - Chicken burrito ~$9 - Iced matcha with oat -- my only complaint is I didn't love their oat milk - Cappucino - Bagel sandwich with spicy ham, cheese, and other toppings - Gluten free coconut bar Great options for a good price and the employees were super nice too. And they have two clean bathrooms -- always a plus especially with young kids!

Early, quiet Sunday morning and this was lovely. The woman behind the counter was thoughtful and…read morethe sausage roll was delicious and a little spicy. We sat watching the gulls fly by enjoying the food and the location. Coffee was great as was the tropical green tea.