This place served up a little bit of everything…read more My group and I were feeling different cuisines and this place has it all and plenty of vegetarian options. Quick service, delicious food, friendly staff - perfect for a weekend in Victoria! It's cozy inside and there's plenty of seating to have at for small and large parties alike. Enjoy your time and be sure to try the Persian chai - so good!!

Asked what brand of bagels they had. He told me "a bagel is a bagel", I'm from New York. Wrong…read moreaudience. He proceeded to slam the bagel bag on the counter. He then asked me where it was from like a quiz. Costco. Very rude , and unnecessary, simply wanted to know what brand the bagel was. It matters.

Excellent soup and very friendly service, will definitely be back !!…read more Great atmosphere !!

I had the avacado toast it was really nice! The coffee was a…read morelittle bit too strong for my taste but I still enjoyed it.

Everything about this spot is a 5. Great staff. Lovely ambiance. Really good breakfast sandwich…read more Delicious coffee server in wonderful mug. Plenty of seating for conversation or getting some work done. I'll be back to try the cheddar & chive scone!

Tasty coffee, I had an iced oat milk latte. Pastries are fresh and oh-so-delicious! Blueberry-lemon…read morescone, triple berry scone, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, ham and swiss croissant, and spinach feta croissant-- everything was amazing! Highly recommend.

I read an earlier review from a fellow Seattleite who griped about the lack of wifi here, and my…read morefirst thought was "Sweet, no laptops hogging all the tables!" (I view this all-too-common situation as one of the downsides to the shift away from working at the office. I'm am staunchly in favor of working from home, but not from the cafe. I have spoken. /grumpy old man rant) The weather was shite outside, so I went with a cozy salted caramel latte and a cheddar & sundried tomato scone. Both were fab. The service was prompt and pleasant, and the music (not something I typically notice) is groovy enough that I am loath to leave. I don't come to Victoria often, but I hope this place is still here next time.

Disappointing experience at Tre fantastic, located just outside the Paradise Hotel and Spa. What…read moreshould have been a straightforward morning coffee run turned into an exercise in frustration due to their surprisingly rigid policies and poor quality. The most baffling issue is their refusal to customize drinks. When ordering their smallest coffee, I was informed it automatically comes with two espresso shots. When I politely asked for a single shot instead, the staff flat-out refused, stating it was two shots or nothing unless I upgraded to a large size. Forcing customers into a higher caffeine content and a more expensive tier just because of a fixed-recipe policy is customer-hostile and strange. Unfortunately, the coffee itself doesn't justify the stubbornness. The brew is very basic, lacking any depth or distinct flavor profile, and simply not worth the money they charge. To top it off, the food was just as disappointing; the croissants were clearly old, stale, and unpleasantly hard. Skipping this spot and finding a cafe with better quality and a bit of flexibility for its customers is strongly recommended.

I wish I could eat breakfast here every day. Then again I would die. But I would die happy…read more Just to give you a sense of how delightfully unhinged this place is, they have a pierogi omelette on their menu. This is not an omelette with pierogi filling. This is an omlette topped with pierogis. I was also pleasantly surprised by how vegetarian/pescatarian-friendly it is and they seem to take tremendous pride in their free run eggs. Glad to see it. Coming from the US where our food is basically poison and egg yokes are the color of pee, I had never heard of free run eggs (just free range or cage free) and seeing rich, thick orange yolks run onto my plate was wild. I also very much enjoyed the multiple Jewish cultural references on the menu and, as someone who grew up in the family with the oiliest smelling kitchen come channukah, the latke game here was solid, A++. Not some preformed potato patty. This was potato shredded up, held together with willpower and fried the way my dad used to make em. Even the sour cream and applesauce and the tomato I got on the side with my meal were better in Canada than in the US. It's insane how broken the American food system is but I digress... Got a smoked salmon Benedict. Really really solid. Husband got a chicken and waffles monstrosity that he couldn't even come close to finishing. Service was friendly. Ambiance was kitschy AF. The tragedy is that you want to try more things but they give you such decent portions that you can't. Eat here.

A solid spot with its own distinct vibe and an impressively long menu…read more Great for groups since there's something for everyone, and the portions are generous. Almost too much for one person. One thing that stood out: unlike most diners that only offer one brewed coffee option, this place lets you choose between regular and dark roast. Small detail, but appreciated. I went on a weekday morning, so there was no wait, but the space isn't very large, so I'd recommend making a reservation during peak hours. Staff were friendly overall, and the atmosphere is worth experiencing. That said, while the food was consistently solid, it wasn't particularly memorable. I ordered the Valentino, smoked salmon and poached egg on an English muffin with avocado, but the avocado was completely unripe, which brought down both the texture and the flavor. With a menu this wide, most dishes land in the "good" rather than "great" range, and execution details like that make a difference. If you're going for variety and the overall experience, you'll be satisfied, but if you're hoping for something exceptional, it may feel a bit underwhelming. Bottom line: a reliable brunch option for groups, as long as you're not setting the bar too high on the food itself.

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. I love this place so much. When I lived in…read moreVictoria, I would come here all the time, but since I've moved to Vancouver, I've only been here once in the last 5-6 months. Buuuut, I finally got to come back here this past weekend and it was like coming home. It had the same comfort-style breakfast foods and the quality was exactly the same, maybe even better (although I could have been biased since I missed this place so much). I usually stick to my usual traditional breakfasts (sausage, egg, bacon, check!), however, whenever I came to Urban Cup, I was trying something different. Whether it's their breakfast or lunch menu, you can't really go wrong. They have a soup + sandwich special that changes daily, and every time it's looked delicious! It's hard to pinpoint what my favourite dish is here. It might be a tie between their hashbrowns (home-style pan fried) or clam chowder. But like I said before, everything on this menu is delicious. What's really nice about UC is that you order and pay right when you walk in, seat yourselves, and the food gets brought out to you. So when you're finished you can take your time and leave whenever, without trying to get your server's attention to pay your bill. It's a bit of a hidden gem really, overshined by the more popular brunch spots like Jam and Blue Fox, but if you're looking to avoid the long lines, pay for a (cheap) amazing breakfast, and don't want to go downtown, then come here. You won't regret it.

Omgosh we love this spot! Super cute and local! Their coffee is fabulous and free refills. But the…read moreshow stopper is the food and the employees. Let's start with the people. They are all sooo NICE! And the food is freshly made everyday! The blueberry muffins are mind numbing good!! Loaded with berries! we shared a breakfast veggie sandwich and the hash brown potato wedges were also fantastic! They were crispy and nicely seasoned so they had tons of flavor. And their homemade hot sauce is like a wing sauce. Delicious!

Great little spot nestled in Fernwood. The coffee is good but the real reason to come here - for me…read moreanyways - is the food. Not a big menu but the breakfast bagels are delicious as were the sandwiches. If you want good coffee and good food together this is the place.

Parsonage Cafe and Fernwood Coffee Company are quite similar and synonymous and honestly I have had…read moregreat experiences here. I enjoy the variety of drinks that they serve here and the food is great, too! I am thankful that this cafe exists!!

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!

We decided to stop here on our way to Butchart Gardens as it is right on the way…read more We ordered a rhubarb scone, a cookie, a chai tea latte and a sausage and egg sandwich. We got the scone right away. The cashier forgot the cookie, but we were able to go back and get it. The chai tea latte was good. My wife wasn't impressed with the scone. She thought it was dry and didn't taste like anything. I waited a little over 10 minutes for my egg sandwich to be prepared (and they weren't that busy). It was okay. It sufficed for fuel. If you need something on your way to Butchart Gardens, this is convenient, but I would probably try some place else for food on the way. The chai tea latte was quick though.