On the far edge of Canada--about as west as the map allows--you wouldn't expect to stumble into a…read morelove letter to the east. Yet tucked into the rhythm of downtown Victoria, a few steps from the grand columns of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, sits a deli that feels like it took a bite out of Montreal and carried it across the entire country. Broughton Street Deli doesn't pretend to reinvent anything. That's the point. It's a place that understands the quiet dignity of doing something simple--really well. The Montreal smoked meat arrives the way it should: thin-sliced, warm, and stacked with reckless generosity between bread that knows its job is simply to hold the miracle together. Each slice is tender, smoky, and rich, the kind of meat that folds onto itself like velvet. Then comes the mustard--made in-house, sharp and bright, cutting through the fat just enough to remind you why this sandwich has survived generations. Take a bite and for a second you forget you're standing on the Pacific. It's a small culinary miracle: the farthest west of Canada faithfully channeling a food tradition born nearly 4,000 kilometers away in Quebec. But the sandwich isn't the whole story. Behind the counter is a husband-and-wife team who've been running this place for nearly two decades. The kind of couple that greets regulars by name and first-timers like they've been expected all along. There's a certain immigrant grit to the place--work hard, build something honest, send the kids off to get the education you never had. The quiet, proud arc of a family business that didn't just survive but became part of the neighborhood. And they're not slowing down. You see it in the rhythm of the room. Regulars drift in for "the usual." Newcomers get a smile and a gentle nudge toward whatever the owners think you should try today. Sit long enough and the place turns into a little theatre of Victoria life. Don't skip the sweets. The cookies and butter tarts are homemade--real homemade, not the marketing department kind. And the peanut butter cookie, somehow both indulgent and gluten-free, has picked up awards that make sense the second it hits your mouth. So slow down. Grab a seat. Let the sandwich drip a little mustard on the paper. Talk to the owners. Talk to the stranger next to you. Watch the steady parade of locals who clearly know they've found something good. Because in a city surrounded by marble halls, political speeches, and the formal gravity of the legislature, sometimes the most genuine place in the neighborhood is a deli counter quietly serving one perfect sandwich at a time. CHEERS!!!

When we walked in, it was like we were being welcomed into an old friends house. Everyone was so…read morefriendly and welcoming even though we were the only people there. The setting was amazing and it seemed like we were in a fun local restraunt (which we were) The food was amazing too and I selected the avocado Benedict but with an English muffin replacing the waffle. Amazing! Favorite deli ever, no words can describe how amazing and delicious this place is.

We wanted to grab something to eat on the way out to the ferry so Red Barn Market seemed like the…read moreperfect choice. We hit up their second Victoria location on a late Monday afternoon. This place has fruit, meat, produce, etc. but we were here for the sandwiches. They're a great deal! They have some sandwich combos available along with breakfast and lunch options. But the star here is their meat sandwiches, which are a steal ($6.99) but you can also get veggie ($6.00) or 1/2 sandwich ($4.50). - Ciabatta ($6.99) - I piled mine up with chipotle mayo, swiss, half sundried tomato turkey/half bacon and all the vegetables. Got them to grill my sandwich on the panini press too. - Cheese kaiser ($6.99) - B got hers with pesto, monteray jack with jalapeno, sundried tomato turkey and vegetables. These hold up well, taste great and are satisfying. Perfect grab and go eats.

Omg I love coming here for the wraps for the price and the quality you get it's amazing. The staff…read moreare friendly and the service rocks it's a must check out for sure if you're hungry.

Wonderful staff, friendly and very helpful! The store is…read morespotless and well organised!!! We are hooked on stopping in the morning for fresh-made sandwiches, drinks, chips, snacks, and desserts to take along for our day vacationing on the island. The sandwich counter is amazing with giant wraps being made while customers happily wait in line to get them. The store has a great selection of pre-made and packaged sandwiches, desserts, sweetbreads... to grab if you are in a hurry. You will find all of the items you would at a small grocery store here. Most of the other shoppers seem to be locals who were fun to visit with as well as giving some great ideas of places to visit. :)

A small market-style food store, with a deli counter and sandwich bar, with an area you can eat in…read more We went there for sandwiches; they're made in front of you, with a dizzying array of ingredients, including lots of salad. My veggie sandwich with cheese, onion, carrot, pickles. peppers, olives, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato with honey mustard was simply wonderful. Add in smiling, efficient service and low prices and you can't go wrong.

House of Boateng is located at 105 2854 Peatt Road. Victoria, BC…read more Food: Food is and Drinks are served in a variety of alcoholic beverages including Service: Not available. Order are taken at the counter Ambiance:

It's in the heart of this little town, I'm being small as medicine, modern love the green walls…read morewith the goldfish work and mirrors. Very refreshing, surface was very friendly, food was so yummy and very well presented. Expect that your automatic 20 to 25 minutes we spent about $30 per person without drinking and 40 with a drink!

Previously enjoyed visiting this store for their deli and a few unique products. Today was told…read moresomewhat dismissively by the cashier that I could not have the soda I wanted with my sandwich combo because it was in a glass bottle (355ml) and not a can (also 355 ml). Instead I had to choose a Coke product. To make things sillier, the glass bottle soda was on sale, so it was actually cheaper. Prefer to shop/eat somewhere that is not preoccupied with conformity.

Like subway but better!! Very well loaded sandwiches. Around $12-13 each if I remember correctly.read more

Came back for another try, food was great again! Tried the Roma Panini and Triple Chocolate Cake…read morewhich were both awesome. Staff are super friendly and provide a good service! Restaurant is nice and clean inside with indoor and outdoor seating!

Driving through the area and needed a little something to fuel up. Tonolli's is a small cafe with…read moreabout a dozen tables. Many are surrounded by bench sets and lots of pillows, a nice place to relax and have your breakfast or lunch. They have several baked goods to choose from including gluten free. After an internal struggle on which item to order, I went with the French baked eggs to go. There was a large slice of ham topped with Brie, white truffle sauce, mozzarella, eggs and a slice of tomato. Also comes with toast with choice of sourdough or multigrain. Great meal and got me ready for the rest of the day visiting Victoria!

We recently moved to Langford and were looking for a nice Indian Cuisine restaurant. We found…read moreTurmeric Indian Cuisine, and we ordered chicken strips, naan,a wrap, and more, and all were exceptional. Service was amazing and really nice. Atmosphere is very cool and good. You should go here!

Food was amazing. Came for the vegan options, vegan…read morecombination and the masala curry with tofu. Highly recommended dishes. It was nice to find a dedicated vegan section on the menu. The food did not disappoint however service did. We were the forgotten table. No water re-fills, no check-in to see how we're doing or if we needed anything. And long wait for our check. That was the most disappointing part of dinner.

This is exactly my favorite kind of restaurant. My best friend knew it too. He loves this place and…read morehas lived on the island 15 years. Knowing that Lebanese food is my favorite of all this was one of our first stops in my two weeks stay. This is a family owned place with the owners behind the counter and working in the kitchen, they appear to be husband and wife, and they couldn't be more friendly or kind. They were so very nice to us and answered all of our silly questions. The food here is magnificent! I had never had tabouli fries before, that was the first. My buddy said their fries were excellent and they are, they are double fried and very crunchy. That is my favorite kind of fry. Pillowy soft on the inside too. The beef-lamb shawarma was special. We got the one with the hot sauce and added more. We are both also chilli heads. I will absolutely be bringing my wife here when we return to the island in the fall. Yalla is 5 stars all the way. Lots of locals in and out while we dined. They know this place is special.

Great food, fun petite Middle Eastern restaurant great staff, tons of choices…read more Very reasonably priced homemade desserts and now with a piano, the staff can accompany on cello for an amazing evening experience