This is my favorite inconvenient location as it's nowhere near where I live, but they always…read moresupport local farms and food suppliers, giving good deals on local organics! The frequent free tasting stations for products are a nice touch too :)

Thifty's isn't the cheapest supermarket, but it's not that expensive either. As with all…read moresupermarkets, they have sales from every Friday. I've always liked their fresh seafood area. It's pretty good for a supermarket. I find their produce a little bit expensive so best only to get what you really need for convenience sake. It's usually pretty easy to get to and parking is simple. Will be easier whenever they open the bridge again. Thifty's are always clean and bright and never too crowded which might not be a good thing for them, but it is for me. They still give out paper bags too.

Our 40th Grad reunion was catered by Brentwood Bay Village Empourium and I have to say it was the…read morebest food I have ever had at an event. Actually I just spent time traveling around BC and it is the best food anywhere. Thank you for making our event a 5 star affair.

Excellent espresso, great vibe and super friendly staff…read more Stopped in at end of day for a quick cup. Ended up chatting with the owner for quite a while. Got very good advice/local info on many parts of Vancouver Island which really helped us make the most of our trip. This is what a "neighborhood coffee shop" should be. Best coffee experience of our entire 5 week vacation.

Country Bee Honey Farm is a must-visit! The honey from this farm is exceptional--some of the best…read morewe've had anywhere in the world. Every time my wife visits, she always brings several of the large tubs home because it's just that good. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always happy to answer questions and help you find exactly what you're looking for. If you're in the area, don't miss the chance to stop by. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

Such a cute spot! Local honey and cute bee related products! also they have a darling petting…read morezoo!!! I think I remember you can grab a little bite of something also but just darling spot to stop sad though not a single employee even said hello to us. But oh well.

Great place! Came here with my cousin who's local. The owner was super friendly as well as the…read morestaff. Food was good. Had the Mac n cheese with crispy pork belly. Cooked perfectly! They have Diet Coke for those of you that are not Pepsi fans.

The owner and staff are super friendly. Our dog lily was able to sit with us and enjoy our…read morecompany. The london fog was nice and a steadfast addition to accompany some baked delicacies. The sausage roll flavor was subtle but noticeably there, it was warmed up for me before serving but I think if was able to be toasted it would elevate it even better. The cinnamon bun looked absolutely delicious and after cutting into it and having the first bite you know it is home mate. In fact all the baked goods were told to be made In house. The bun was a bit denser than your average cinnamon bun and had an addition of walnuts which added a nice crunch texture. It was also slightly less sweet which i liked and was very filling as I had a couple bites left and couldn't finish. But perhaps if I wasn't greedy and ordering 2 items I could've finished it. Over all a nice little place to relax with tea/ coffee and to enjoy some HOME made baked items

Fantastic relaxed farm style cafe. Sandwiches are wonderful, especially the Reuben and smoked meat…read moreones. Bakery is great, and the wine flight is fun! Salads are high quality and fresh, love the quinoa one. And best of all for us, lots of great gluten free options! Staff are super friendly and helpful. Note: no table service.

This is the second time we stopped here for breakfast on our way from Victoria Island to Vancouver…read more We ordered breakfast then picked up some bakery items for the ferry ride and trip to Vancouver. It's a cute little restaurant/bakery/store before catching the ferry to or from Vancouver. The smashed baked potatoes are crispy and nicely seasoned. They had gf bread to accompany my eggs and bacon. At the bakery we purchased a couple gf cookies and a couple of regular ones. The lemon gf cookie was delicious ~ soft and lemony.

Cutest little deli! Only saw locals here. On our way from the ferry to the Butchart Gardens, we…read morewanted to pick up a light sandwich and this place was perfect for it. Good local feel, friendly staff and yummy food. There's also a little patio in the back which was nice. The burger was big and juicy, the pork burger had a great taste, and the roast beef wrap was refreshing. Definitely a great stop!

Good coffee! I also consider myself a breakfast burrito connoisseur and this place had an unusual…read morebreakfast burrito that included egg, bacon and raw (!) vegetables, not sautéed/cooked. While the burrito shell was too dry and stiff, I loved the burrito with cold crisp veggies. Very cute place. Did not shop in the market. I do recommend stopping in for coffee and quick breakfast.

Good street corn! Watermelon soda. Stop here fully stocked store and burger truck on location as…read morewell

I am coming back! It exceeded all the expectations - amazing food, service, atmosphere, the…read moreattention to details in my dish. It's not a food truck experience, it is elevated nature exquisite culinary experience!

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.