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.

Coffee was fantastic but it was annoying that they didn't have any coffee sleeves; my to-go cup was…read morehot! Cute little coffee shop with minimal seating; truly a beach vibe. Service was fast and the staff was really friendly. Beautiful surrounding area with cute little boutiques, liquor stores, restaurants, etc.

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.

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.

We walked by this little gem and saw a line so of course we had to check it out. The folks in…read morefront of us said they were regulars and the line moves fast so we waited. We got 1 of the front tables in the front window area and it was just soo quaint! Loved it. We ordered Sourdough Tartine-2 poached eggs, Fol Epi sourdough, cashew cheese, broccoli, romesco, served with greens and added homemade sausage. It was really flavorful and delicious!! Great combo!! The sausage was also very juicy and tasted yummy. We also got the honey rooibos vanilla latte and sweet and salty latte. And both drinks were great!! I also had a carrot muffin to go and it was moist and very tasty! Soo charming when you are in the area!

Wow! That was delicious! Came here for breakfast with the family and was delighted and how good the…read morefood was. It was beautiful and yummy. We enjoyed the Veggie Benny, the Granola and Yogurt and the Gluten Free Pancakes. Everything was delicious. The poached eggs were great. Latte and Golden something were so yummy. Also gluten free cookies and gluten free ice cream sandwich if you can swing by for dessert before they close. Amazing! Great service too!!!

Everything!! Tea specials were amazing. I hade the Midnight Fog tea latte! The scone and cake…read moreselection was top notch and they were wonderful!

I love this place!! Best tea and coffee in the area. A…read moreplethora of delicious desserts and food. The store has a lot of tea (of course!) and cute items. One thing tone aware and i hope the owners consider- bring back the tin for the teas. Last time i came my teas came in tin cans not boxes or plastic bags however, i still bought several teas and other things.

We were here on vacation 2 years ago and we stopped by Wairua for a cup of Tea. I ordered the Chai…read moreTea and it was delicious! The best Chai I've ever had! I can't wait to go back!!!

Coffee shop nestled in unassuming North Park neighborhood with several coffee joints within a…read morecouple blocks but I keep coming back here for the ambiance and vibe. Relaxed and low key. Not too busy but just busy enough. You can tell it is all locals and regulars. Nothing fancy, just good coffee and good vibes.

The coffee was very good. We tried a few places in downtown Victoria. They were not good. This…read moreplace is worth the few minutes to get out of downtown. The cinnamon rolls were yummy.

This is a lovely little independent coffee shop with small patisserie window. I believe they serve…read moreice cream as well - maybe not year round? I ordered a mocha and nanaimo bar - both were fresh and wonderful. Service was prompt and the store was very clean! Looking forward to visiting more often!

Staff was friendly and helpful with the menu items and ordering…read more Coffee was hot and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the mushroom soup and also the squash/yam tart.

Delicious flaky croissant!! Lattes were well-made. It is such a lovely spot hidden in a…read moreneighborhood. We enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine. Staff were very friendly and responsive. Recommended by a local.

Scrumptious baked goods and a cozy atmosphere on a rainy day. I'd definitely come here again!read more

This was my second time in, only because the first time I waited for 45 minutes for a sandwich so…read morethey gave me two $10 gift cards. I thought I'd return, to use the cards and also give them another chance. Well, it will be my last time. The overall staff "vibe" is too busy doing whatever to help. We ordered some mortadella from the deli, didn't specify the thickness and wasn't asked, we came home to find it cut super thick (think bologna). Our fault for not specifying. $19 for 500g We then asked for a loaf of raisin bread. It was listed for $7.25 yet on the receipt it was $9..... A $8 bag of crouton sticks and we ventured to the cafe. This time knowing better we didn't order hot food. A few cookies and a mocha. This was fine, however the mocha seemed to lack mocha... was very pale in colour, not sure if it was missed or just weak. Not sure this will matter to anyone as the store seems to have a very loyal following and is busy. But we won't be back again.

A very popular bakery in downtown Victoria, and it's easy to see why. We stopped by for pastries…read moreand coffee. The shop itself is quite small, with only couple seats along the wall. Everything in the display case looked delicious, but we decided on the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry, the pistachio ganash tart and the pork & fennel sausage roll. The pistachio tart was fresh with a rich nutty flavor, though it took a little finesse to eat because the filling kept wanting to spill out. My favorite was the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry. It was flaky, with a delicate sweetness from the fruits and a subtle floral note from the rosewater. You can really taste the dedication in these pastries. I'd recommend going early in the day as many of their items tend to sell out quick.

We bought a cake here for my mom's 70th birthday and were so impressed! We chose the "Crusty…read moreForest"--their take on a Black Forest cake--and it was absolutely delectable. What we loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet. It had a wonderful, strong fruit component from the cherries that balanced perfectly with the chocolate and a light, thin layer of whipped cream. The cake itself was incredibly moist and executed with such care. It was a total hit for the celebration! I only wish we lived in Victoria so this could become our regular go-to spot for special occasion cakes.