Best coffee in town! If you're looking to be treated royally, this is your place - Erik's team puts…read moredown some fantastic java while making you feel like you're at home. Great place for a first date

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.

This is probably the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. It was so good I had to have a…read moresecond cup and I can't wait to try to the other 3 flavors this company offers. This is a great way to support indigenous businesses as each package features art from different nations across turtle island and each represents a part of the medicine wheel. Part of proceeds also go to support indigenous artists. So not only is it absolutely a delicious luxurious tasting coffee, it is also an ethical company that gives back to the community. I highly Recommend ordering this coffee and I can't wait to try to the other 3 flavors.

Very tiny and cute coffee shop on the island. The baristas are friendly and nice too…read more I came here twice during our visit to San Juan Island. Their Salish Sea Fog (London Fog) was my favorite, it was fragrant and perfectly sweet. I even got the same tea bag and tried to make it at home. My partner is a mocha lover, and he said their mocha was good.

I love the vibe of this place. The barista was super friendly and fun. There was no wait on a…read moreMonday afternoon. I got the iced tight whitey and while it's very smooth it's lacking full flavor. Great prices, great ambiance, great barista.

With great coffee comes great service. Plus the food they have here is good and filling with a…read morecomfortable setting and seats. This cafe is one to visit.

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

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!

Coffee beans roasted right in SJI, by the mayor of Friday Harbor. I grabbed a bag with art from a…read morelocal artist on the bag to get the full experience. Friendly helpful staff, cute shop, great location!

Nice staff. We popped in to buy a pound of coffee beans and you get a cup of brewed coffee with the…read morepurchase which Hubby drank. The cafe is spacious with limited seating outside on the deck. It's located right next to the ferry dock on the water. Great place to sit and enjoy the view but we didn't have time for that. If we return to San Juan Island, I plan to have a cup of coffee and sit there to enjoy.

So glad we decided to walk in on our recent trip to Victoria. We did not plan to be here but…read moreliterally every person walking on the street seemed to be walking in and we were like - let's go, check it out. This is right outside the Public Market and has plenty of street parking on and around the block. From the get go, amazing ambiance - bright, colorful infused with wooden interiors makes you take notice. A very innovative menu makes it hard to not try more than you planned on. Service is fast and the staff is friendly. We had the below items and can't wait to be back to try more on their menu. It seems they do refresh their menu quite a bit and the current menu is definitely bomb! 1. Hong Kong style Pork Sandwich - 12/10, amazing favors, very nicely done! 2. Savory Poptart - 10/10, light, flake, buttery, melt in the mouth 3. Mandarin Day Dream from their Signature Drinks - Drink of my dreams. I will dream of it until I can have it again and I hope they do not drop it from the menu until then. Such a innovative and well balanced drink - 20/10, must try!! We need you here in the U.S. Whoever is dishing out these creative menu items (signature drinks & the sandwiches) needs a raise!

Really cute cafe with nice staff and amazing beverages. We tried the Apple Pie Matcha and Purple…read moreRain both were great. I will have to try their food menu next time I'm in town.

Great coffee and pastries in an unassuming location. Their cappuccino is served at just the right…read moretemperature. They offer many dairy alternatives such as soy, almond, coconut, oat milk, etc. The pumpkin bread and banana bread were delicious and fresh. I definitely recommend this coffee shop amongst the chains in the area!

Spectacular coffee and pastries, a must stop if you're in the area. We had toasted coconut and…read moreblueberry scones, amazing.

Feels like coming home. We moved to the area from Kentucky…read morelast year, and have had a hard time connecting with people here during this pandemic. The atmosphere here is that of being welcome- regardless of anything. I experience real, authentic human connection here every time. The staff is of the nicest I've experienced, and every coffee I've had has been carefully made and of utmost quality. My kids absolutely love the trail cookies (which are made from scratch!) and I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to be able to have an array of treat choices made with clean ingredients and minimal processing. I have frequented many a coffee shop all over North America and none hold a "stick" to The Stick!

Stopped in at the stick in the mud Cafe on the recommendation of a local that we met at the Sooke…read moreBrewing Company. They did not lead us astray. This company it's tucked away in a strip mall connected to several small art galleries and curio shops. Staff were very friendly menu was fairly simple but worth visiting. They offer a breakfast sandwich called an egg a majig that was delicious and hit the spot we also had one of their coconut chocolate cookies equally good. My wife had the Lotte she was happy with it I had a drip coffee called the swallow blend. I assume it is named after the ubiquitous swallows all along the coastline. This coffee was Unreal it is honestly the best cup of coffee I've had in Canada. I drink my coffee black with no sugar so I could taste it unadulterated. You're on vacation in Sooke for 2 weeks I will be going back to this coffee shop frequently and I will be taking some of the swallow blend home with me to Edmonton. The decor what is eclectic Surf Shop and there were plenty of locals having chinwag. Listening to them was highly entertaining there are some characters here. I would recommend this coffee shop to anyone in fact if I lived in Victoria on the weekend I might drive out to Sooke just to have a coffee and enjoy the fresh air.

We came with our two kids on a Wednesday night. There was a short line but service was quick. We…read moregot the ice cream flight. The maple ice cream was the BEST. This is also the best coffee ice cream I've ever had. Actually tasted like coffee. Would return!!!

Better Acres Ice Cream features small-batch, handmade, full-fat ice cream. Of course, it was rich,…read morecreamy, and decadent. They offered samples and a short list of flavors to choose from. Small shop with friendly staff! The two-scoop sea salt cream ice cream cone was decadent and delicious. We were already heading back to our cruise ship after eating dinner so we didn't have more room in our stomachs to try more. I wouldn't hestitate to go back again.