Mushroom toast and fish and chips hit the spot. I'm told this place is an old stand by, easy to see…read morewhy. Classic dark work bar feel, casual as can be.

Wonderful time last night with two friends. I had a Cobb salad and I took pictures of my friend's…read morefood too. The food was really good but the best part was our server. Super nice and attentive.

Fernwood is quickly becoming my favorite neighborhood in Victoria--it's so charming with vintage…read morevibes. Little June is the cutest corner coffee shop, offering a great selection of pastries and sandwiches (which I'll definitely come back to try!). The lattes and coffees are also noticeably cheaper than many other cafes around here, which was such a pleasant surprise. The space is modern, bright, and perfect for a casual date or even getting some work done. Definitely check out this adorable cafe and explore the nearby shops!

Little June has been on my list of cafes for a long time, and I'm so pleased I finally got to…read moreexperience it! We were passing by and decided to take a break before getting back on our bikes. Little June is a charming coffee shop serving breakfast, brunch, and pastries/baked goods. Fernwood coffee is also available here. We ordered an iced latte and an iced London fog. My particular favourite was the iced latte. I believe they utilize Earl Grey powder for their London fog, and I was pleasantly pleased by how wonderful it tasted. It was unusual because I was not used to the powder but rather the tea bags. The host at the cashier was really kind and provided wonderful service. They have tons of seatings. I loved how open and airy the space was! I'll have to try their brunch the next time I visit. I highly recommend this cute little spot!

In a sea full of instant gravy. This ship sailed beyond the call of duty with its absolutely made…read morefrom scratch deep dark pure magic of a brown gravy, squeaky cheese, curds, and fried to perfection with each order of fry's. No pretentiousness here just POUTINE at its finest!

Made our way to the island for a little workcation. We love La Belle on Davie in Vancouver - best…read morepoutine in the city. We were staying real close to La Belle in Victoria so we got it to-go the night we got in. This La Belle isn't the best for sitting in, very few chairs and the ambience isn't great. So we took ours to go. Mine one qualm is the to-go vehicle - the fries got really soggy before we got to the house because of the steam and how tightly they packed it. Now don't get me wrong, the gravy and the curds, on point as per usual! Just wish the fries still had some crispiness to them still. If they had abit more of place to sit, we for sure would have just eaten in to maintain the integrity of the pout. Was I still satisfied? Yes. Maybe they can switch to a better to go vehicle. At the Davie location they served my poutine in a cardboard box that could breathe a bit better. Recommend switching to that if possible!

If a home-cooked comfort meal is what you crave John's place is the most go to place…read more Fun environment a great staff lots of smiles and incredible food

A solid spot with its own distinct vibe and an impressively long menu…read more Great for groups since there's something for everyone, and the portions are generous. Almost too much for one person. One thing that stood out: unlike most diners that only offer one brewed coffee option, this place lets you choose between regular and dark roast. Small detail, but appreciated. I went on a weekday morning, so there was no wait, but the space isn't very large, so I'd recommend making a reservation during peak hours. Staff were friendly overall, and the atmosphere is worth experiencing. That said, while the food was consistently solid, it wasn't particularly memorable. I ordered the Valentino, smoked salmon and poached egg on an English muffin with avocado, but the avocado was completely unripe, which brought down both the texture and the flavor. With a menu this wide, most dishes land in the "good" rather than "great" range, and execution details like that make a difference. If you're going for variety and the overall experience, you'll be satisfied, but if you're hoping for something exceptional, it may feel a bit underwhelming. Bottom line: a reliable brunch option for groups, as long as you're not setting the bar too high on the food itself.

Hearty homestyle sandwiches. Just like grandma or dad would make :)…read moreSimple, no fuss, classic. Prices range from $6 to $12 - everything is homemade, even the bread, and ingredients are locally sourced (which is a rarity nowadays). The freshly baked bread makes the sandwich better than anywhere else in the neighbourhood in my opinion. This new location on corner of Goldstream/Jacklin is larger than the previous one in Colwood. Customize your sandwich fixings at the deli counter and eat in or grab n go for a picnic at Langford Lake. Can get busy at lunch rush. Choose from traditional sandwich, wrap or grilled panini. Bread is soft and delicious, and doesn't need to be toasted it's that good. Even the roast beef and turkey are oven roasted in their kitchen. They are known for their scratch-made soups offering up 3 daily options (they have a monthly menu board so you know what's coming). Don't forget the cookies - they are classically delicious and also baked fresh daily. They used to do a really good traditional breakfast menu on Sundays until 2pm. More tasty comfort food like eggs benny, omelettes, pancakes, waffles... (But I can understand if they need a day off!) John the owner is a retired navy cook who is passionate about dishing out satisfying homemade comfort food (he's in the back kitchen every morning at 6am prepping for the day) Nice to support local family community-minded business, especially in Langford. Closed on Sundays and early-ish during week so enjoy for lunch or early dinner.

Great sandwich's and soups all at reasonable prices :) my favorite is the chicken salad sandwich…read moreand I love their homemade bread! The staff is always the most friendly

Great country pub... delicious food and fabulous service. Enjoyed wonderful times at the Crow &…read moreGate Pub!

The place is cute, but your really paying for the ambiance. The food is very average, the beef dip…read morewas more like heated up deli meat and tough to chew, and my partner had the burger and described it as so greasy is kept sliding out of the buns. The service is friendly but if you're not willing to wait you'll probably have to sit inside on a nice day.

Was traveling and stopped in Ladysmith for a bite to eat and happened onto this gem! Meat pies were…read morecoming out of the oven and the lady showed me one so I could see how beautiful it was! In addition to many types of meat pies, they serve a daily soup (was Leek), daily sweet pies (that day, rhubarb), sweet white rolls, and cookies/sweets. It is small (only two tables) but does take out and frozen foods as well. The chicken pie I got was delicious and such a rare comfort food for a quick lunch on the road, that I felt compelled to share! My pie came with a delicious sweet white roll... and I took home a slice of rhubarb! Everything was very very good. Will stop by for a frozen meat pie next time !

Driving through Ladysmith, I noticed this little shop and stopped for a bite. Cozy little place…read morewith only a couple of tables. Food was excellent, made instore, by the friendly owner. Real home style meals. The best thing was I discovered they do frozen take away dinners, and meat pies. Im a single guy and dont like to work too hard on cooking proper meals, but now I buy a few every week for the freezer, and I can have a nice home style dinner, like mom used to make. I like their deserts as well. For those that care, they also have gluten free meals.

Oh My! The food was amazing! The service was Devine. I arrived with two friends. One needed some…read moreextra help physically. They were accommodating and, as if they were old friends, were kind and inclusive. The food was unbelievably great in presentation, flavor, and quantity. I have never had a burger (Bacon Jam) with such succulence and combination of flavors. It was an experience all by itself. I had a side order of the onion soup and it was beyond anything I have eaten in knowing I was getting an originally made onion soup from fresh with the best ingredients. Each was a big enough serving, I had some to take home. One of my friends got the mussels in garlic sauce. The waitress made everything a joyful interaction and the chef served the food. My friend got the mussels in an individual cooking pot. What fun! We had a relaxing time with unforgettably great food in a setting where the staff made our elderly long eating time festive and a memorable event. The Basque Cheesecake was something I've treated myself to again and again. Eating at Blue Heron Bistro was a celebration of friends made more festive and remarkable by food we won't forget.

Blue Heron Bistro has wonderful service, great food and a comfortable atmosphere. We were excited…read moreto start off with oysters from Orcas Island just across the sound. They were delicious and huge in flavor with the fresh mignonette. The Dungeness crab mac and cheese is next level; the homemade pasta shells and cheese sauce are so good and they give you a lot of crab. The kitchen truly seems to be invested in their work (thank you for the extra oyster!). Blue Heron Bistro is a great spot and there desert case is beautiful.