A great coffee shop for quick bites before your ferry or just to start your day on the island…read more The place is 10' away from the ferry terminal and open quite early for people with early ferry ride. Their breakfast sandwich is fresh and delicious and they also have a tons of island food goods. They are known for their coffee and they also sells the coffee beans there. They do have sitting both inside and outdoor and if you have a dog, you could sit with your dog in their patio. They also have a small goat farm there that you can go see. The goats are cute and nice. We will definitely come back when visiting the island again.

Holy Moly this place is amazing! Their breakfast sandwiches are top notch. They look like a typical…read moresandwich in the window but let me tell you, the flavors pack a punch! The spinach and whipped feta egg sandwich was mind-blowing. I scarfed it down before I got a photo. Went back a few days later and they had a different selection. Got the egg sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato spread and it did not disappoint. Cute little shop to order to-go and friendly service- it's Canada, everyone is friendly eh.

Great veggie dishes! Adorable shop! Wonderful food and eating areas…read more Such a find. Will definitely be back.

Fantastic food and service I wish i lived next door hot deli food salads bakery items pizza like a…read moremini whole foods but 100 times better! mushrooms mashed potatoes and cauliflower chickpeas were fantastic and onion pizza great too only 2 benches to sit on outside now though

This may be my favorite store in all of Victoria. For real…read more Whoever does the buying for this store needs some recognition. The selection of gift ideas and greeting cards and jewelry and kitchen gadgets and house accessories is bloody amazing. My friend who lives in Victoria visits this store regularly and when I visit, we come here and literally, we could spend hours here. There's so many unique and curated items, stuff I've not seen elsewhere, and the staff are super nice to boot. I personally love stationery stores, and I can attest, this store has a vast, vast selection of greeting cards - some traditional but many witty and/or twisted (which I appreciate!). There are fancy soaps and lotions, and gourmet chocolates, and jewelry made by local artisans, ands much more. I spent a ton of money on cards here (note: it's always a good sign when you hear people laughing aloud in the card aisles!), and I also got a few chocolate and fruit logs that were packaged to look exactly like salami (I thought these would be awesome on a dessert "charcuterie" board, and as a gift to a foodie friend too). I found colorful silicone twist ties and baggie clips, and some unique gifts for my kids (one who is a falconer and a "birder", the other who's into jewelry) and for some gourmand friends, too. Seriously, you'd be hard-pressed not to find something for everyone on your Christmas list, or as a hostess or birthday gift here. Oh, and their doormats are great, too. My friend found the perfect mat for her new home here.

had a lovely time at The Bungalow. So many nice things. Great selection of gifts, home decor,…read morejewellery etc. bought a dozen linen napkins that I haven't seen in other stores and they gave me a great bag with kitties on it to take home with my purchase. will definitely make it a destination next time I'm in Victoria.

Yelped and found this cafe; also recommended by Butterfly…read moreGarden staff. Ambience: love the honey decor Service: friendly servers Latte: enjoyed very much!

In Brentwood for the day visiting so decided to stop into this little delicatessen based on the…read morehigh 4.8 yelp rating. What a mistake! The girl taking our order, was clueless! It appeared she was new and didn't know how to complete our order so had to ask the cook to help with the cashier machine. We 'tried'' to order a Reuben we were going to split, a cup of soup, a side salad with blue cheese. It took my myself and my husband repeating the order half a dozen times for them to understand our order. Even though they listed to add a cup of soup or a side salad on the board , that isn't what they charged us and gave us. Instead, they gave us the large dinner, salad and large bowl of soup for additional cost. We didn't want that much food.. Instead of a side salad with blue cheese they gave me a huge Caesar salad! When I tried to return it. The cook said I didn't mention I wanted blue cheese. I explained I had mentioned it to the girl '''4 times''' that I wanted blue cheese """side salad""" . He said he would check with his manager. Then They said they'd fix it. They didn't 'fix it' instead they returned the same Caesar salad like I would be fooled! Worst part was the Reuben sandwich had two tiny slices of meat on it! Obviously these two people working the counter are oblivious to working in the food industry and understanding a simple order. They should be relaxed with people who know how to take, and fullfill a simple order, without 'lying that they'd remade the salad with proper dressing'. For a 34??? lunch I expect better food at a 4.8 YELP rating restaurant. So who's giving all these great reviews? The owners? the workers? 4.8 is not accurate.. having worked in the restaurant industry for a decade in my 20's it's surprising when a customer has such a poor experience. Don't waste your time with this deli. It's so subpar it shouldn't be in downtown Brentwood bay! Oh And focaccia was stale, inedible! Overall I'd give this deli a 'MINUS 5 star'''. Now I have to go and find another lunch place as I couldn't eat the Caesar salad, and the sandwich was pathetic. It wasn't worth our time and money. If you don't mind eating '''the slop they throw at you'', with a poor altitude, ''while lying about the food their serving', You'll do ok at this place.

Awesome neighborhood coffeeshop. Fast service, huge smiles from the staff and great coffee…read more When its a bit slow the staff clean EVERYTHING keeping the eclectic place looking clean. Great place to relax and work if you can hook into Shaw wifi. Had no trouble finding street parking. Be sure to check out the artwork on the wall.

So grateful to have a cafe the that feels like being in someone's funky living room. It feels so…read morehuman compared to the chain restaurants that make you feel like you are living with casts of a thousand robots.... The coffee is good ..the clientele feel like a crew of healthy and artsy people... I love going there... D

They rotate local art displayed on their walls, which rocks. Coffee, paninis, old-fashioned donuts…read moreif you get there early enough in the morning. Cherry blossoms outside in the spring, red foliage in the fall, in a unique little neighbourhood. You know this building used to be a laundromat back in the day? Love it.

They should advise customers that at lunch, they only serve a buffet. I selected the place because…read moreI had a friend who was a vegetarian and well buffet, had a few vegetarian selections. It was not a terribly good meal.

We stopped by here today for a light lunch. They provide a limited menu of savoury dishes (soup,…read morewraps and rolls) together with a selection of cakes and coffees. They also provide free chilled water. You can eat in or order for take away. There's an outside patio as well. They were very busy on our visit, so the food took a little time to come (it's all freshly prepared) but service was otherwise friendly. My daily soup was lovely and the portion generous, served with toasted and buttered sourdough. I was a little concerned that the soup - potato and herb - might have been a little bland, but it wasn't. My partner had the BLT; again a generous portion, though the salad dressing was a bit salty which, together with the bacon, was saltier than he would have liked. But otherwise all good. We tried the Nanaimo slice afterwards; a nutty base with set custard and a chocolate topping, which was very nice (and, surprisingly not too sweet). There's street parking outside.

Every time I've visited Victoria, my friend and I visit Ruth & Dean. It's a few blocks from the…read morebeach where she runs and I walk, and it's next to my favorite shop in all of Victoria (Bungalow). But honestly, this coffee shop is so good, we'd come here even if it weren't by the water or cute shops. The coffee and tea and pastries and sandwiches are THAT good, and the staff is nice, too. Bonus! In the summer there is a small but cute patio out the back where you can sit on bistro chairs, or out in front where there are also a few tables and chairs. The interior can get packed in the fall and winter, but we've always managed to get a table or, if we're really lucky, a booth at the front. (Note: we've had best luck when going in early). I swear by the chai lattes here. They are delicious. My friend is gluten-intolerant, so she often gets one of their gluten-free pastries. At our last visit, we shared a Rice Krispie "square" and, I swear, it was the best, gooiest Rice Krispie "square" I've ever had in my life. (Note to self: bring alcohol wipes for your hands if you plan on getting this, as it is delicious but super sticky! Totally worth it, I might add!).

Peaceful location with a fountain nearby, perfect spot to sit outdoors and enjoy a delicious mocha…read moreand coffee, plus pastries, after walking or biking the Galloping Goose Trail. Check out the impressive silver Italian espresso machine too.

-coffee and muffins are all day and quite good -shawarma,…read morepita, falafels around lunch -shaw internet hub -atmosphere is bright, clean and kinda has a mexican feel (orange and blue) -patio is nice and allows for at least 5+ tables outside -staff (seems like family) is friendly. -quiet for the most part (except at 10am when it appear some union is have a break there, and probably lunch)