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!

Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Service was friendly and atmosphere very cozy. Quite…read morebusy, but still snagged a comfortable seat by the window. I got a breakfast sandwich which came with a side of potatoes for ~$18.50. A bit pricey for a small neighborhood joint, but nonetheless tasty.

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.

Came here from the 4.7 star and +700 reviews from another site…read more Service was super friendly, the deli has a lot of cool items you wouldn't be able to find at a normal grocery store such as special cooking or flavoring oils, dried goods, special coffee, these are a couple of the ones that stood out to me. The samosas were tasty, well seasoned beef filling with some peas and carrots similar to a shepard's pie. The shawarma meat was not very great. Texture felt old and taste was not really like shawarma you'd get at a solid donair place. Also the hummus and pickles were overpowering the wrap. 7.5/10 overall for interesting deli items, good service, but underwhelming items I ordered.

The owner has put a pro-Pal scarf on wall with a map that denies the existence of Israel. When…read moreconfronted, the owner was disrespectful and defiant. Didn't care if he lost customers. Food and service has always been mediocre at best, so will not ever return.

We were in the area and we decided to grab some coffee here. I ordered the honey orange blossom…read morelatte. The latte was smooth with a hint of sweetness as I ordered it half sweet. I appreciate the latte art for a drink I ordered to go. Service was fast. Coffee shop was busy with lots of customers. The space, itself, is small, and cozy.

Chic spot with a bright space albeit limited seating…read more Cute merch and nice coffee bean selection, though they don't roast their own beans. Baked goods look enticing -- would've loved to try the strawberry rhubarb meringue if not for dietary restrictions. Pourover coffee -- an important indicator of a cafe's quality -- got the hubby's stamp of approval, with the extra perk of being affordable (less than $6). Not too many non-caffeinated options for me, but the ginger warmer I got was good at warming for sure.

Came in on a weekday afternoon and it was completely empty. The employee stood up and greeted me as…read moresoon as I walked in, which was nice, and answered the questions I had about the menu. (Sidenote: I was asking about some drinks I saw listed on their website that I didn't see on their physical menu in the restaurant, which they apparently don't actually serve. They might want to update their online menu then...) I ordered a grapefruit jasmine green tea with pearls, 30% sweet and 30% ice. I got my order, grabbed my straw, and left, which was my biggest mistake, because when I got home, I suffered from one of the sweetest drinks I ever drank in my entire life; I regretted not trying it right away and seeing if they could remake it. I reread the label to see if they got my order wrong, and I saw it was "--pefruit lemon jasmine --en tea), --- gar, 30% ice." Clearly the label was cut off, so I don't know if they misheard my sweetness level, or if 30% was truly that sugar bomb I drank. They did technically get my drink name wrong as well, though lemon should've made my drink more sour, not sweet. I couldn't taste any tea flavor at all--not sure if I buy the whole "fresh fruit juice used" on their website, because I've had grapefruit juice before, and it should not taste artificial fruit syrup sweetner. The pearls themselves were on the soft side, but I didn't have too many qualms with that. I have had Truedan in San Francisco and have only had good drinks with them, so I figured that given that they're a chain, they would be consistent, but this visit was unfortunately disappointing. I might come back and try another drink to see if it was perhaps an off-day, but otherwise, I'll be getting my bubble tea fix elsewhere.

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

Pure Vanilla is incredible! It's an amazing café, bakery, and confectionery. They have the best…read morecakes, cookies, and pastries, along with delicious paninis. There are plenty of small tables inside, perfect for enjoying your coffee and treats, plus the cutest little back patio. The staff here is wonderful--so friendly and welcoming. Their baked goods are truly top-notch, and they also make a fantastic chai latte, honey bee, and other fun, creative drinks, along with great classic lattes and coffee options. They sell cute bagged goodies that are perfect for gifts, special occasions, or just treating yourself. I absolutely love Pure Vanilla--it's the best artisan, homey, earthy café. Located in Estevan Village, it's super easy to get to and great for a walk around the area.

Chai was okay and the ginger cookie was a tad too sweet with no ginger flavor. Cute cafe in Oak…read moreBay area.

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

I live in Victoria and this is one of my favourite cafes. I love all that they offer, service is…read morefantastic and food is always tasty. No surprises here, I would definitely recommend this place to anybody visiting BC

Saint cecillia is the best coffee shop in Victoria in my opinion. I really liked their drink,…read moreambience and service. What I got: Matcha latte Matcha latte flavor was strong and form was just perfect. Very bold and so delicious. I had it without any sugar, I really wanted to enjoy matcha latte itself. The same quality as what I had in japan. Excellent latte. Kanelbullar - Cardamom bun, cinnamon sugar filling. Dough was very soft and chewy. I really enjoyed this item, too. I love their ambience and recommend to sit counter bar on the second floor. I will revisit here on the next Victoria trip!

Food - ok matcha + yuzu i thought was going to be weird but i wanted to give it a try and the 5…read morestars is literally because i loved this drink so much i would go back here just for this drink. one of my fav matcha drinks ever. Service - friendly. we got our stuff to go, so not a whole lot to experience in our short trip. Ambiance - very cute area. lots of people chilling and hanging out for a while.