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.

Crust Bakery is a hidden gem! I love the atmosphere and the smell of freshly baked goods…read more Everything looks (and tastes) incredible. The pastries are perfectly baked, not overly sweet. My favourite is the pistachio tart. The staff are friendly, helpful, and make the whole experience even better. Whether you're stopping in for a quick treat or picking up something special, Crust Bakery never disappoints. Highly recommend!

The best gf vegetarian gallettes ever! Flaky, buttery, and perfect! So happy to find this place and…read moreknow that it is 100% safe!

The facility is completely gluten free which is great. The flavors of the food we tried were also…read morewonderful. I think it's worth a visit. Had to take off a star because the signs in front of certain items were not what that item actually was and the person servicing us had some english language limitations so asking ingredient questions took a little patience but she was very nice and made the attempt to help. It smells AMAZING-and I hope you will give this place a try.

The line was very long, but it was definitely worth the wait! Food was fantastic! Place is small…read morebut cozy! Love the art pieces on the wall! Will go back to this place again. Here's what we ordered: Fox's Grill $24 3 large local farm fresh eggs, 3 slices smoky bacon, 2 savoury pure pork sausages, seasoned panfried potatoes, grilled tomatoes & brown button mushrooms, hot buttered toast & fresh fruit jam. Moroccan Chicken Benny $24 (a little spicy) House blend Moroccan spiced chicken breast, sautéed brown button mushrooms & onions, palm date apple chutney & Moroccan spiced holly. Double Stack French Toast $17 Two extra thick cut slices french, batter dipped, golden brown grill, Saigon cinnamon, powdered sugar, whipped butter & pure Canadian maple syrup. Double Stack Griddle Cakes $17 Scratch batter made in house! Two fluffy cakes, pure Canadian maple syrup, Saigon cinnamon, whipped butter & powdered sugar. Add ~ Belgian chocolate chips + $2

The place is cute but not really worth the wait. Food was decent but you can get breakfast…read moreelsewhere with less of a line. The service was lacking sadly and we tried for several minutes to get someone's attention when they forgot to bring things and never checked in.

Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

We walked by this little gem and saw a line so of course we had to check it out. The folks in…read morefront of us said they were regulars and the line moves fast so we waited. We got 1 of the front tables in the front window area and it was just soo quaint! Loved it. We ordered Sourdough Tartine-2 poached eggs, Fol Epi sourdough, cashew cheese, broccoli, romesco, served with greens and added homemade sausage. It was really flavorful and delicious!! Great combo!! The sausage was also very juicy and tasted yummy. We also got the honey rooibos vanilla latte and sweet and salty latte. And both drinks were great!! I also had a carrot muffin to go and it was moist and very tasty! Soo charming when you are in the area!

A small place with an even smaller crew churning out delicious plates and lattes (both coffee and…read moretea) left and right! Loved the veggie forward meals and the bacon and sausage add ons were fantastic! They have local makes for sale in their back cafe and I didn't taste anything of our plates and drinks that wasn't fresh and flavorful. Will add to our "To Do in Victoria every time" list

Do you have Allergies? Then this is your place. Great sized…read moreportions and full of flavour.

Very rude and disrespectful customer service. Food is nothing special. I would never go back to…read morethat disgusting attitude

Just another excellent evening with the restaurant folks! This time, finding the place was easier…read more(it's off a back alley). Got there just when they opened and got a prime seating near (but not to near) one of the fireplaces (they have several italian brick style). The restaurant has many twists and turns creating many wonderful dining alcoves. Very inviting to sit and talk. So on a cold December evening we both had the Polo Appollonia; a wonderful mixture of garlic, bacon, and cheesey pasta. But the real star of the meal were the appetizers! Amazing tasting tomato soup, and the insalata caprese. The salad had a large portion of crisp tomatoes served with like a half pound of real homemade buffalo mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil. Almost a meal. The waiter was very helpful in selections of the food and some wine. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Vancouver Island.

Delicious food, fantastic bread, friendly staff. We've come…read morehere for our birthdays twice and we've been so happy with the experience each time. The bread is literally incredible, we order an extra basket because it is so good. We ordered the mussels this time and the sauce was insanely good. The extra bread was necessary to soak up the sauce when we were done. We also split the carbonara which was also very good, the steak was cooked perfectly. Also appreciated the extra considerate touch with the blankets in the colder area of the restaurant.

I say potato, you say po-tah-to, I will take it any way as it is so versatile…read more If I find myself in Canada, poutine is a must. Although there are many variations with different toppings these days, just like poke, my favorite way is still the classic Quebecoise poutine just loaded with squeaky curds and gravy. The large is enough for two to share, unless you plan on making it your entire meal which I wouldn't judge especially since you can't find ones with the squeaky curds back in the US.

I haven't had poutine since moving from Detroit a year ago. Seeing a place named "L'Authentique" -…read morewell, it has to be good right? This restaurant is essentially a small shack on the waterfront level with some outdoor picnic table seating. It's conveniently located next to a large pay lot, so there's plenty of parking. When we stopped by after driving off the ferry on a Friday evening, it was relatively quiet and we were able to place our order with only one party ahead. Since the fries are freshly fried, it took a couple of minutes to assemble. Classic Poutine, Large ($15 CAD) - As a classic poutine, this is a pretty simple dish. The fries are clearly fresh cut, with even a little potato heel in the mix. They are cleanly double fried, allowing the requisite tenderness on the interior combined with the crisp exterior, even holding up to the gravy poured over the top. The gravy is pretty standard. It seems to be from a powdered base, so it's mainly there to contribute sodium rather than any robust beefy or vegetal flavors. They add a ton of cheese curds on top, enough to cover the entire surface of the metal tray the poutine comes in. The curds are fresh, milky tasting, and fabulously squeaky. They are still distinct with some substance instead of being melted into a puddle from the hot gravy. (4/5) While I can't really compare L'Authentique to anything in Montreal (seeing that I've never visited), I thought it was pretty good. It's clearly good enough to satisfy my poutine craving at least! Washrooms - No public ones, but if it's not too busy, the staff allows customers to use the staff washroom.

We chose 10 Acres on our first night in Victoria base on good reviews, and the experience was so…read moreoverwhelmingly good we had to go back again on our second night. I'm so glad we did, because the duck risotto has sold out the night before, and it was possibly the best duck I've had in my life. My wife is vegetarian and she had great options for both nights as well. Our servers were fun and attentive, and the restaurant is located right downtown in a great area. The only negative was on our first night. There was quite a windstorm going on, and the front windows, which open out in good weather, were slightly drafty. However, the quality of the service and the food completely cancelled out that minor annoyance.

Wonderful dinner last night! Food was fantastic- the duck confit salad was excellent. Followed up…read morewith dessert which was wild cherry ice cream. Yum!! The servers were charming and accommodating for my dietary needs (gluten free). My group sat out on the patio next to a fire pit which was a treat! I highly recommend.

Was here back in early January 2026 for our family trip. The…read moresushi was fresh! The server was attention to detail. We had a time crunch to drive to BC ferry before leaving the last ferry. The server was honest about the time it took to prepare the food. I would come back to this place again when I could. The price is affordable.

Decided to give this place a try during our first trip to Victoria and we weren't disappointed!…read more Great service, amazing staff and the food was delicious!