Discovery coffee is phenomenal! :) Great ambiance and excellent service from the hosts. The coffee and doughnuts are the way to go! We had a Flat white and London Fog. The doughnuts from Yonni are delicious and sumptuous. We had the coffee glazed and chocolate crueller. Omg! They're such a treat! Awesome little spot for hanging out, working or chilling with some fantastic coffee and bites. Check it out :) I totally recommend it to all read more

Discovery Coffee - a view of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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We wanted to try Yonni's doughnuts, which Discovery Coffee carries/sells for them, so we dropped in for a visit. DC is a popular spot to grab coffee (even saw a police officer come in for a brew). It shows with two other locations in town. We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon (around 2:00pm). The inside is very hipster but there's a lot of unused space in the middle of the shop. Someone wrote that service is rude and pretentious; I'd say more than accurate. Guy working the front was neither friendly nor helpful. They have a variety of coffee drinks along with some pastries and doughnuts. Sadly, they were completely sold out of the latter. Disappointing. - Latte ($4.75 for medium) - B added coconut milk ($1.00 extra). Bold, smooth flavour and not too milky. Closer to a flat white than your usual latte. Go early to get your doughnut fix otherwise you'll be SOL like us. read more

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Looks like a simple place were students go to study have a coffee, and eats a little something like a donuts from the shop beside. Another good things bout this place is they have one small place and another one larger place were you can go with your coffee just beside, so there's plenty of space to study or read. But it's really the place were you can find the best coffee in Victoria. Superb coffee time after time and still a super taste. It's the ultimate coffee in Victoria 10/10 ! Ça semble une simple place où vont étudier les étudiants, boire un café et manger un petit quelque chose (comme les beignes du magasin à côté). Une bonne chose à propos de ce café il y a un autre local juste à côté ou vous pouvez vous rendre avec votre café étudier ou lire. Mais c'est vraiment où vous trouverez le meilleur café à Victoria. Un superbe café à tous coup abec un goût sublime. C'est le café ultime de Victoria 10/10 ! read more

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Egg Bun no more.... I've been buying their delicious breakfast egg bun for long time and wont be buying it anymore. The once good sized egg filled (70% egg fill and 30% dough) has now changed to a smaller size and way less fill. (30% egg fill and 70% dough) read more

Had a really nice blueberry muffin and flat white here. Nice atmosphere and very friendly service.

The best, brightest, most complex coffee I've been able to (consistently) find in Victoria. This is one of the few coffee shops I've ever visited where I'm not sure what to order: the staff are all very skilled at pulling espresso shots, so any espresso drink is exquisite, but they also have a Clover machine, which pretty much forces you to appreciate coffee on a whole different level. read more

4.5 stars overall. Grungy yet clean, funky, with good 60ish modern music. COFFEE: 4.5 - 5.0: House Coffee. Medium roast. Smooth. - 3.0: Decaf. - 4.0: Boston crème roll. White cream filling with dark chocolate topping. - 4.0: muffin. . SERVICE: 3.5. AMBIANCE: 5.0. As comfortable as a broken-in warm leather jacket. Re-purposed antique Singer sewing machines, skylight, and well-used wooden flooring. Artwork for sale. Outdoor seating faces south. Many regulars of diverse age and atmosphere came in during our visit. read more

Discovery Coffee - Interior of main store. There is another space next door available. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Good service, typical coffee house vibes - excellent donut! Their Vegan one is delicious! read more

Discovery Coffee - a glazed donut and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Just about my favorite coffee shop here in Victoria. The drinks are consistently well made. The staff is always super friendly, helpful and patient with my kiddo. Every time I come here, I get the warmest welcome. They also have treats for your pup, lovely outdoor seating, free parking, doughnuts, muffins and good vinyl playing. read more

Best latte EVER. I love Discovery. The interior reminded me of the house I grew up in way up north. Old hardwood floors, skylight, with a warm and cozy feel. I bought a couple bags of their special roasts for a true coffee connoisseur. My Mom. The next time I am anywhere near Victoria I will detour here for another hit. Discovery, please don't change anything! You are perfect. read more

Discovery Coffee - Discovery Coffee, Victoria BC from website - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Best coffee in vic with friendly staff as always. Be all over victoria and this stands alone as my favorite. read more

Fast paced and busy coffee place. Everything is delicious, but gets a little loud to do work. read more

Discovery Coffee - Cute, but very busy coffee place. I got a chai tea and it tasted just right. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I'm not a huge coffee drinker, that's more up my husband's alley, so I tried out their homemade donuts while my hubs got an americano. According to him, it was clean and light but it didn't astound him in terms of flavour or anything. There was a wide variety of beans to choose from and we picked up some for a gift. I thought it tasted pretty standard but without the citrus aftertaste which I enjoyed. The old fashioned donut we got was a bit dry, not surprising since we got there around 4, but was fine with a mouthful of coffee to wash it all down. The honey cruller on the other hand was delicious! The glaze had a nice subtle crispness and the insides were buttery and cool. I'm not usually a fan of the cruller but this one was incredible!! I loved the moistness and the sweetness level was PERFECT! read more

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Nice atmosphere, with Singer machines adapted to be coffee tables, gives a wonderful touch to this nice café. The other magic touch, which I really appreciate being from the country of cappuccino, was that they ask you if you would rather get the "traditional" size. Feels like home again. read more

Discovery Coffee - Wonderful idea of reusing Singer sewing machine "desks" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I've fallen in love with the donuts from Yonnis. The honey crueller is so light, the apple fritter is densely perfect, and the donuts are an indulgent treat. Oh yeah, the coffee isn't bad either! read more

Six years ago I moved away from Victoria. One of the things I was sad to leave behind was Discovery's Americano. It never disappointed. The humble space and staff was edgy and the cuppa was reliable. You knew, when ordering, that you'd be charged a fair price for a great cup of coffee. Fast forward to today -- waking up in a nearby hotel I was excited to finally have a Discovery Americano. Sadly, it was not the same and I dare say, not even close. After my husband (on my HIGH recommendation) ventured over to DC, he came back grumbling about the "snobby service" and price. The Americano that I remembered was gone -- replaced with something reminiscent of a cup of Keurig with too much water added. So unfortunate. Tomorrow we will go elsewhere as it seems the Dis in Discovery now stands for Disappointing. .... as does the half eaten donut in the trash. read more

Dearest Bean Lover, Please hear my plea! My eyes are steamy, my step is perky. I'm in love! Please bring Vancouver your beans and baristas. Please, please, please move for my love of you. I swear, I can make you happy! My love is as strong as the aroma of your shop! I will tell everyone about your roasts. I will come every day to visit. My love, while conditional, is totally easy to achieve: just make me loving americanos and almond croissants every day. I promise I'll remain faithful to you! All my love, mi amour, Crystal Yep that's right, I'm in love. I've got to give Victoria yelper Christine C credit for "playing matchmaker." She read that I loved Wicked Coffee here in Vancouver, and went to work on setting me up with Discovery. Our first date jitters were quickly quieted when the first brush of full flavoured americano touched my lips! And this is why my weekend love affair began. By our second date I knew all of this about my new long distance lover: -A properly prepared Americano does not need any added sugar (but I still like my cream) -A siphon is 2 beakers and a fuel cell with a $100 price tag - for very serious coffee connoisseurs. -Baristas visit from around the world and they have won worldwide competitions for their barista's skills. -Records playing through speakers is the most awesome way to swoon and swap with your lover. -Making a penny tower is doable - and I contributed a few pennies to the baristas (in between costumers) efforts. -Their almond croissant is the BEST I've ever had... in my life! Coming down off my beautiful love fix today and already back at home in Vancouver I renew my plea: please, please, please, come to Vancouver! read more

Holy Moley I have to review this place. We were in Victoria this weekend and stayed and the Travellers Inn right up from this amazing coffee shop. The drip is UNBELIEVABLE! All four of us were sad when our cups became closer to empty and would have easily returned for second and third cups if our day wasn't so busy.. All I can say is that this place beats out anywhere I have ever had coffee and as a no sugar, no cream, black coffee all the way-girl, I tasted it in it's purest form. PERFECT. read more

Very good coffee. The Boston cream donut is a must try for donut lovers!! The atmosphere was fantastic tons of room to lounge and read there are two areas side by side. One dedicated as the quiet area. We will be back :) read more

Discovery Coffee - Boston creme donut and cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Discovery Coffee in downtown Victoria is an excellent little shop that brews a cup as good as the best you'll find in the Vancouver scene. It's just a little bit outside the downtown tourist area -- it wasn't even on the map I had -- but that just means the cruise shippers won't beat you there. The shop is outfitted in a turn-of-the-century Main Street aesthetic with vinyl playing in the back (swing?). I attended Discovery for a Sunday morning breakfast of a cherry danish, a bottle of local, organic apple juice, and a cafe macchiato. The espresso was well-balanced and perfectly extracted with their Synesso machine; it was easily the best I had on my trip to the Island. The danish was excellent, too! The folks behind the counter were friendly and helpful. The shop has free wireless but few outlets. I wished I could stay longer. The house brewed coffee is made with the aid of a French press; I left with a cup of it for novelty's sake but I was surprised to find it thin and bitter. I would've had a much poorer impression if I'd started with it: go for espresso or have a Clover or pourover cup. read more

Pros: Amazing Lattes Cons: Hipsters read more

Really tasty coffee!! I had an Americano Misto, and I added a bit of cinnamon... loved it! Quite a noisy environment, but still good for getting some work done on my laptop :) There are pastries & donuts (I didn't try) but it doesn't have any breakfast or lunch food. All the staff is very friendly -- they greet you as you walk in and say bye/thank you as you leave! :) read more

Discovery Coffee served me the first truly great latte I've had in Victoria. They roast their own beans and supply some of the local cafes. The croissants are good and so are the cookies, an important part of any good coffee shop! Most importantly the staff are always cheerful and the space is comfortable and welcoming. Certainly one of my favourites. read more

This coffee is some seriously good stuff, the beans have so much flavour and very little bitterness you can really get away with very little to no sugar. If you've been to the famous Blue Bottle Cafe for coffee it is very comparable. In fact, they even do a similar pouring for individual cups! If you are a REAL coffee connoisseur and willing to spend around $8 for a cup of coffee then they have specialty brews here that are definitely worth the experience! If you just want a regular coffee that tastes amazing, they've got that down too! read more

They have almond milk. The latte isn't overpowering and they have nice baked goods including Yonni's donuts from next door. Chill and comfy interiors. read more

Every espresso the baristas pull is gold. But in addition to the incredible coffee, Discovery gets five stars because of the space. The gallery, the additional seating space beside the main cafe, is one of the best spots for co-working in south Vancouver island. With wifi, a quiet vibe and many people working away, for independent contractors like me this place is a local gem. The main cafe is busy on a day-to-day basis and for good reason. The staff are friendly, there are numerous kinds of coffee bean varieties and drinks exclusive to Discovery. the food is also great. Go to Discovery. You'll be happy. read more

Perfection, that is all you need to know. Discovery has all the talent and quality coffee we have come to expect from local coffee shops, and great customer service too! That's right no holier-than-thou Batista shite here, just great coffee. They also have a great meeting space right next door. read more

Delicious coffee and donuts. I had the cappuccino and nitro cold brew. The cap was well made but the cold brew was a tad meh, that's the only reason it's not 5 stars. read more

Perfect mocha! The espresso has amazing flavour, and they blended the drink with real chocolate. The balance was perfect and so was the sweetness. Awesome. The ambiance feels warm and cozy. The staff were super friendly and knowledgable. We had a great 30 second conversation about our passion for caffeine which was delightful. I would recommend this place highly for anyone who loves their coffee. Best shop on the island for me so far! read more

i can't drink coffee anymore sadly but I tell everyone to come here when they're visiting for some delicious local roasted coffee

Only recommended if you like extremely rude and pretentious baristas. Otherwise, I recommend finding another coffee shop.

I had heard that the Yonni's donuts here we amazing, so I headed over to get myself a treat. I ordered an old fashioned and a medium dark roast. The coffee was empty, but whatever, it happens. At least it will be super fresh, right? The coffee was mediocre at best. For a dark roast it was very weak and bland. The Yonni's donut was the flavour and consistency of slightly overcooked white bread gone stale. Very little mace flavour, a thick chewy crust, and a tough crumb. If it wasn't frosted it would have been inedible. I've been told they are amazing. But can be inconsistent. I'm sorry, but if you can't make a consistent product then you don't get my business. I won't be going back to Discovery coffee when there are so many better choices in town. read more

Sat in the sunshine waiting for our iPad to be repaired nearby. Funky cafe with great coffee and pleasant service. Highly recommend.

The locals think this place is the equal to our (Portland's) local stumptown coffee...not quite there- but they give it a valliant effort. Good coffee by Victorian standards, though. read more

Everytime I'm here I have exceptional service, and I have ordered several different things from their menu and I can't seem to find anything bad. Espresso is always so perfectly pulled. Also; they play amazing music. Perfect morning. Come here if you have some time to sit and soak in the atmosphere. read more

Had a fantastic experience here. Went to Milano coffee the day before and was very disappointed in how poor their pour over coffee was and their lack of knowledge. Today was a different day. Had amazing experience with a young lady that knew her coffee, great vibe in the shop and also a great tasting sandwich to start the morning! read more

Cozy! Great coffee! Wide variety of Brewing techniques. Yummy Pastries. Friendly servers!

We went to this location after enjoying the James Bay location, and honestly I was a little disappointed. The coffee was good but not amazing, the pastries were great but no sandwiches, it was small and crowded and the people were a little rude until they found out my husband was a barista, after which they gave us a list of coffee shops to hit up in Victoria. I think it just wasn't quite as cozy and friendly as the james bay location, hence the loss of a star. read more

Great coffee and a cool cafe area. Not much else to say, really, except that we were walking past and their signage out front caught my eye. I'm a sucker for good design and I needed a cup of coffee, so there you go. Totally satisfied, and the price seemed low for Victoria. read more

Good strong coffee in a funky atmosphere, free wifi. They even have coffee workshops. A good out of the way place to relax, free street parking, read more