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.

Amazing experience, magical place where you can find incredible cafe drinks, bakery treats, and…read morespecialty items created and curated with love and care. The location is easy to find, good parking, accessible design, and state of the art facilities and equipment. My new favourite place in Victoria BC, will make time stop and visit every time I am there.

Beautiful place, I love that there's three in one in this building, you have your cafe style…read moreserving coffees, the bread and party spot and then a meat and cheese and grocer restaurant style spot. We ordered a bread loaf at Fol Epi to take home as we've been before and loved it. This time we got the French loaf, it's not full sourdough but still fresh as can be and crusty exterior. I also got an iced vanilla matcha which was delish. We also ordered two danish style cheese pastry wheel things, my only criticism was the cheese was quite cook so it's more of a crunch pastry than a soft one with also a hint of mustard. Service was quick and very nice! Staff was chatty. No pics because we ate everything real fast lol.

A mom and pop Filipino bakery tucked away in Fan Tan Alley. As soon as you walk by, you are greeted…read morewith the sweet smell of freshly baked pastries. We picked up couple of the ube pastries and pandan pastry. The breads are soft and fluffy, just what you'd expect from Asian style pastries. While I wish the flavors are stronger, these are still solid snacks, especially considering how affordable they are. If you're planning to try out some of their more popular items, come early as they tend to sell out.

Mom and pop Filipino bakery right in Chinatown. We tried their ube and pandan items; the flavor is…read morea bit less than I would like but they were a nice snack. Support local!

We got the mutton sausage roll, pretzel, almond croissant, chocolate cookie and a ham and cheese…read morecroissant. Everything was slightly disappointing. The mutton sausage roll had a strong lamb flavour but that's fine for us because we love the lamb flavour and the pastry was flaky. But it felt a bit dry. The pretzel was dry and not chewy. It was disappointing. The almond croissant was too sweet. The chocolate cookie was a bit chewy but not chewy enough. The ham and cheese croissant had a generous portion of ham in it but it was not flaky enough. I didn't get a chance to try any bread but I think that's probably what they are known for. The items we tried were kind of disappointing.

What an incredibly petty individual. We had called to get on a list for baguettes for the 24th. The…read moreperson we spoke to checked to make sure that they had enough, and they confirmed that we were good to go. Then 20 minutes later we get called back by someone else who is now taking us off the list! No baguettes! Rather than extend their invented rule and 'slightly' inconvenience the store, the customer who did everything correct loses out. The store screwed up, but the customer pays for it. Will never return and will tell others of your poor service.

La Roux was very bright and clean. The interior decor was beautiful and welcoming. It wasn't busy…read moreso seating was not an issue but might be if it is a busy time. The coffee was pretty good but not knock your socks off. The patisserie and pastries were pretty good but not as flavorful as I was expecting. The presentation was great. This is a great place to sit and chat with friends but the food was just ok.

Great tasting coffee and pastry , not too crowded in the morning but limited menu. Nice cute corner…read morecafe.

Adorable friendly little bakery that serves the local community. The little lady behind the counter…read morewas friendly and helpful to this first timer. The latte and hot chocolate were perfectly made. The quiche and sandwich was good and the cinnamon schnekel was yummy! I love the crunchy cinnamon on the bottom. So worth a stop if you are in Sooke!

Stopped by for a cafe latte and some baked goods. I had the sour cherry almond coffee cake and it…read morewas amazing. My husband enjoyed his treat too! Spent an hour in the beautiful garden! Thank you for such a nice treat!

Delicious sourdough bakery! We had the almond croissant and enjoyed the slightly tangy sourdough…read moreflavor, balanced by the buttery layers of dough and perfect almond filling. I appreciated that their coffee was delicious but also only $1.50 a cup! The staff was very friendly and we discussed the benefits of sourdough and high quality flour. Cute shop. Off the beaten path. Seemed to be enjoyed by locals and an epic find.

Please do yourself a favor and stop here! The food is delicious and Tiffany is sweet and so…read morepersonable! She always makes me feel like a family. We are lucky to have them in town!

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Good service and good offerings at…read morereasonable make this worth the visit! === 2. FOOD Almond Croissant: sure it's more than $5, but it's decently-sized and loaded to the gills with almonds and powdered sugar while still being flaky-fresh - yum! The real value is the day-old section: three pastries randomly placed in a bag - these pickups worked for us: - Chocolate Roll: yum! - Apple-carrot Muffin: yum yum, and still soft! - Spinach Feta Danish: a great savoury treat! Note: for those of you with kids: they have giant Smarties-based cookies for $2.75! === 3. SERVICE It's great and patient, and full of recommendations. What more could you ask for! === 4. ENVIRONMENT A dim, aged interior awaits you - but it's really just enough space for you to walk in and admire the offerings in a couple of display cases while watching the staff behind the counter whip up more bakery delights. You could bring wheelchairs and baby strollers in here, but there would not be much room for anyone else during your visit. Parking is best found on one of the nearby streets - be careful not to park in the lot in the back, which is reserved for the cafe and other businesses next door.

Patisserie Daniel, is a bakery worth checking out…read more The temptations are numerous. When you walk in, the smell of bread & pastries will have you immediately pull out your wallet, or should I say cell!? There's plenty of baked goodies here - bread, pastries, pies, cakes, with gluten & vegetarian options available. Great service & comfort in this cozy bakery. Come prepared to grab & go. I got the a Peach & a Berry Tart. Both were on point top notch. For Victoria, I'm going to rank this a close second to Crust Bakery - see my review. Now there may be more out there in greater Victoria as I continue to explore, so do stay tuned.

Great Croissants/Pastries at prices way lower than others in town. The coffee is amazing too, and…read morealways so friendly! Has a very cozy atmosphere for hanging out. Highly recommended.

Well, Daniel's bakery has evolved into a wonderful meeting place with the best savoury and sweet…read morebakery selection in the valley while still creating their magnificent sourdough rye bread. Drop in for a latte and an organic raspberry and almond creme croissant and you will leave delighted. get there while there is a selection, because when he opens the door there is always a lineup to greet him. Try this coffee shop and bakery it is excellent.