We stopped by Serious Coffee on a Sunday morning before catching the ferry, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start a long travel day back to the States. We were greeted with warm smiles, and the muffins had just come out of the oven--they hadn't even had a chance to put them on display yet! Everything tasted incredibly fresh. We picked up a couple of smoothies, a banana chocolate muffin, a protein ball, and a chai, and every single item was delicious. The shop has such a cozy, welcoming atmosphere that made us want to linger a little longer before hitting the road. If you're looking for a friendly local coffee shop with fresh food and great drinks, I highly recommend Serious Coffee. We'll definitely stop in again the next time we're in town!

my goal was to support a local coffee shop and goal achieved! perfect for the price -- affordable…read morecoffee shop prices. muffins are fresh baked and WARM right out of the oven! english eggie muffin perfectly acceptable. staff is small in number but very kind. nothing fancy, nothing crazy, does the job and felt better than going to starbucks.

Amazing coffee and espresso drinks. They bake their own food. Excellent bran muffin. Scones look…read morebeautiful. Super nice people and they start at 3 am!

Thx best coffee and the best bak d goods in Sidney. And excellent service. Plus beautiful local…read moreart on the walls.

Delicious pastries and the coffee is not only pretty it's GOOOOOOD! Yum. Super sweet couple taking…read moreyour order and making your coffees. Cute local spot for sure!

We stopped here for breakfast several mornings while we were in Victoria. The shop is conveniently…read morelocated downtown and the coffee is good. The egg bun is so good and filling I had it more than once, and I think my hubby did the same with the cranberry muffin! The staff is friendly and the service is very good. There are several tables in the shop and it's a comfortable place to stay and eat. We would definitely return here when we are in Victoria.

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!

hey happy has chill vibes from the moment you walk in. exposed brick, big front windows, and fun…read moretiered wooden seating give it a cosy but open feel. there's a steady rhythm of quiet chatter and keyboard tapping, lots of beanies and toques, plenty of laptops out, and a young hipster crowd settling in for long stretches. i grabbed a table with a little card that read "sanitized," which was a small but appreciated touch. i ordered the apple pie matcha, house apple pie syrup, ceremonial grade matcha, topped with cinnamon sugar dust. honestly, i wasn't a fan of the apple pie syrup. it leaned a bit artificial, sweetened with honey and overpowered the drink for me. that said, the matcha itself tasted good, but subtle, smooth, earthy, and decent quality. temperature wise it was more on the tepid side than properly warm, which didn't help. i'd probably try their strawberry matcha latte next time. i also got the hashbrown with herb mayo and added a soft poached egg. it comes as a tiny square, hard and crunchy on the outside with a solid crisp. when cut into, the yolk was cooked nicely with a soft jammy ooze that coated the hashbrown. the herb mayo added a creamy, savoury boost and brought extra flavour to each bite. overall, hey happy is a solid place to hang or work for a few hours. great seating setup options, relaxed atmosphere, and a crowd that makes it feel effortlessly cool.

Food: 4/5 I only ordered an iced chai but it was solid! Wish…read morethe flavor was a bit stronger but I enjoyed the light herbal taste. Service: 5/5 Super nice workers + drinks came out fast!! Ambiance: 5/5 Such a cute place to get drinks and work/study at. Open space so it doesn't feel cramped. Would give the cafe a 4.5 if I could!

One of the best mochas I've ever had. I didn't linger long enough to read much about their coffee…read morebut we did see bag after bag on the shelf from various places, like Costa Rica, Peru, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. One thing that struck me was the record player in the corner. At the counter they have the record jacket so you know what's playing. During our wait it was Lana Del Ray. The space is light and bright with large sky lights. There are plentiful cheerful, yellow chairs outside if you want to sip a latte and people watch. Several work-type meetings were taking place while we were there and it definitely seems like the kind of place to meet clients or get some work done. We found parking on the street easily. The guy who took our order was attentive and efficient. We also found some cool kombucha from Cultured Kombucha here that we haven't seen in the States. We had already purchased pastries elsewhere, but know that there are some tasty looking treats at the counter. Loved the vibe of this cafe and would come back in a heartbeat!

This is a charming little cafe on a corner street. Have pastries, pizzas, and plenty more. Their…read morecoffee is decent. Space is somewhat limited but that's why the "little" in charming little cafe. Lol! I always crave for apple crumble is the fall. It's along Cook St so you can stroll along the different stores, restaurants, and markets that line the street. They have internet and parking is available on the street for a limited time like everywhere in Victoria.

TLDR: staff were extremely hostile and discriminatory towards my elderly (70+) parents, shamed…read morethem, and threatened them (Cook Street Village location). If I could give zero or negative stars I would. Myself and my elderly folks went in today for snacks, and my mom got a cookie that tasted really bad. When my dad went up to the counter to inquire about exchanging it, the girl at the counter shamed him, saying she would personally NEVER return a cookie because she didn't like how it tasted and made him feel really bad. She then refused to do anything about it. My dad came back to our table upset, as the girl was very hostile towards him. When he went back up to ask to speak to the owner regarding the situation, he was told that the owner "would not be wasting his time talking to us." It got to the point that I had to ask the counter staff to please stop yelling at my elderly parents. The guy who was working behind the counter came out all puffed up and got in my dad's face and told us to "GET THE F*** OUT!!". They then threatened to call the police on us. As we were leaving, the counter girl said sarcastically "have a GREAT day, you crazy customers" or something derogatory like that. We have never been treated like that by any counter staff ever, and we were in shock and disbelief. And if this is how the owner really feels about his customers...that we are a waste of time...this is likely the root of the problems this place has. NEVER again going back. Just...wow.

Came in for a cup of coffee and to meet up with my daughter. I was greeted to Steely Dan playing on…read morethe sound system and by a nice staff member. The coffee wasn't hot, but it was tasty. The thing I love is a cafe where the sun shines in the winter. This is it. The mall where it is located is drab. Well, no, not drab. Actually it is a nice mall as far as malls go. I just don't like malls. This cafe doesn't have that mall feel. The sun changes everything. All is right with the world.

Good coffee but expensive, and the WiFi is capped at less than 0.30 Mbps, what a cheap joke what is…read morethis, 1999 dial-up? I'm going to Starbucks

Sit and enjoy a great cup! Had quiche and couple of beverages. So good! Clean, inviting and looks…read moreto be used by locals and tourists alike. Always a good sign. Service was quick and friendly.

Coffee and espresso beverages plus some pre-made baked goods and sandwiches with indoor and outdoor…read moreseating and counter service. Friendly service.