Four stars because the service was pretty good but food was inconsistent. They open at 9 but because this is more of an up-and-coming hipster area, they didn't open till 905 so we went around the corner to a different pastry shop while we were waiting for them to open. This is a Vancouver chain. They have another location I believe on the mainland, but we went in because my mom likes to eat vegan for breakfast menu items so we saw a photo of their jackfruit breakfast platter and when we ordered it, it did not look anything like the photo and it tasted very bad. The TLDR here is get a coffee. You can skip their Matcha because it's a little expensive and not that good (way over milked) and definitely get their pretzel because it was a phenomenal. The salad dine in was HUGE bigger than their to go (so that's a hack). The atmosphere is really cute. I really like all their bright colors. It is self service. read more

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What a home run. We all got different dishes and we just had to sample each other's dish. Everyone was dang good. If I had to choose an unexpected star it would be the putein.. And all Vegan. If your bot vegetarian... Come here for the great taste.... I'm not. Vegetarian and loved this place. read more

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Stopped in on our trip to Victoria. Lovely all-vegan menu with a quaint bakery/coffee shop vibe. Everything from croissants to brownies in the bakery case. Food options range from breakfast staples to poutine, Mac and Chz, and salads. Everything was delicious! The cinnamon roll and poutine were highlights, and my partner loved the chorizo breakfast sammie. Employees were responsive and polite. read more

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I visit Vitoria often for work and unfortunately just found out about this spot recently! While lamenting odd burger closing down, I looked online for an alternative to get a vegan breakfast sandwich or a delicious "chicken" burger. So disappointed in myself that I just discovered Fern now, as I would have been a repeat customer every chance I could have gotten when visiting the island. This is about to change right now, as omg, the food here is delicious. The big breakfast sandwich is one of the best sandwiches i have eaten, and the roast potatoes are seasoned exceptionally. Vegan places do roast potatoes properly, and these are great (sriracha on the tables too ) The buffalo chicken sandwich is absolutely spot on. Sauce, patty, pickles, bun, well seasoned fries on the side, you can't go wrong. The pastries are delightful, so save some room or get some to go. The smell will entice you as soon as you're at the counter to order, and there's plenty to choose from. Vegan places are dropping like flies in the area, and now I know why, Fern has them beat in homemade deliciousness easily every time. Shame on me for not going here sooner, and shame on you if you don't support this amazing vegan cafe that puts love into every order! read more

Fern was on my list of must-go places to visit while I was in town. Everything is vegan! I love scones and was happy to see this bright & beautiful Raspberry-Rhubarb scone just waiting for me! Raspberry puree in the icing and plenty of rhubarb pieces in the scone. The cinnamon roll is gigantic...and tasty! My latte was nice. I had seen one of their previous posts & was really hoping to get a salted pretzel. Well, the day I went in there was a smoky-cheesy option. This was something new to me. The smokiness was a real treat. I wish I had picked up more than one. I know people say Canadians are nice, but the staff here were so genuinely happy & friendly to one another and all of the customers. There was plenty of seating both in and outside. We opted for the bright & cheery inside. read more

Fern Cafe and Bakery - Smoky, cheesy pretzel - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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This is an amazing vegan cafe and bakery!! The staff are so friendly and you can tell all the locals come here! I visited Victoria for a 3 day trip and came here each day. They have a patio space in addition to their indoor seating. I liked that their baked goods weren't too sweet, same goes for the pancakes too! The cinnamon rolls were delicious and definitely a highlight for me! read more

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It's hard to believe that everything is vegan here as everything's made out of scratch and yet so delectable! The Buffalo Chickun Burger with fries and the Fire Burger were both incredibly delicious and satisfying. The service was great! The ambiance is warm and inviting, just like a cozy cafe should be. Additionally, they offer a wide selection of vegan baked goods. They sold out of their pumpkin crumbler. The Fire Burger, accompanied by the Caesar salad was also very good. I can't recommend this place enough for its scrumptious food and welcoming atmosphere! read more

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So far so good: Great experience here with a nice range of drinks available and options for various foods. read more

Fern Cafe and Bakery - Matcha latte at Fern Cafe and Bakery, only soy or oak milk as an option here. - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Cute little cafe , calm friendly atmosphere and even has vegan poutine! Food lovely and we had a great mocha with coconut whip To be enjoyed by vegans and non vegans alike read more

Fern Cafe and Bakery - Mocha and pb&j gf cookie - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Unfortunately order is always a surprise. i decided to give this place a third try - excellent!!! I always order the mac&cheese. went back a week later and was served watery, tasteless pool of sadness. When this place opened EVERYTHING was amazing!!! read more

Unfortunately there was no dine-in when we went because of covid, and there was very limited seating outside. Nonetheless, I did enjoy the food. Portion sizes were okay for the price, and service was decent. The "chicken" pancakes (5/5) were my favourite by far. The pancakes were ginormous and fluffy, and the "chicken" was one, if not the best, that I've tried. The breading was crisp and the texture wasn't overly dense. The flavour was great, and though the texture is definitely different from regular chicken, it was tasty nonetheless. They could have been more generous with the maple syrup though considering the size of the pancakes. The chocolate chip cookie (4/5) was pretty good with lots of chocolate chips. I liked how it wasn't too sweet. Texture wise, it's more of a chewy cookie. The caesar salad (2/5) was just okay. The dressing could have been more flavourful, and there really wasn't much dressing to begin with. However, the greens were fresh and the croutons were crispy and well seasoned. The burger (1.5/5) was my least favourite part of the meal. I did not enjoy the texture or the flavour of the patty (I think it was made of seitan?) and others weren't a fan of it either. The poutine (3/5) was alright. The cheese curds were nice, but the shredded cheese could have been more melted. The gravy was rich, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the taste. The fries themselves were decent, nothing special. I would recommend coming here and getting the pancakes! I wanted to try the doughnuts, but I wasn't a fan of the flavours they had on offer. I'd like to try other items like the mac and cheese and the breakfast sandwiches next time. read more

The tofu eggs are the best I've had, and the cream is so delicious. I am definitely returning when I visit Victoria again read more

Fern Cafe and Bakery - Western scrambler - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We were in Victoria for a few days this Spring and were thrilled to find this place! My kid has an egg allergy, so we always seek out vegan restaurants and bakeries when we travel since it's easier to be allergy safe than in unknown kitchens with egg. We're also used to eating at boring chains. So this place was a major bright spot in our travel - especially the pancakes! Delicious, very nice service, and lovely location all around. If we'd been in town longer we definitely would have had a repeat visit. read more

Look forward to coming to this place every time I visit Victoria. It's a wonderland for someone like me who can't have dairy. Their baked goods are the best, and their pancakes are the bomb. For my 21st birthday I got their giant cinnamon bun as a cake, wonderful service wonderful food. Please try them out!!! read more

Stopped by again, from Salt Spring Island. Who wouldn't give a 5* rating for a business that cares about the planet, the people and of course, the animal? Tried the ceasar salad and veggie sandwich - mouth watering. Tis a great treat to support Vegan eats when visiting Victoria. read more

Fern Cafe and Bakery - Ceasar salad - Cafes Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Excellent bakery! Their oat milk lattes wonderfully recreate the taste of well made dairy ones. (With no animal abuse) Their baked goods taste as good as the best bakeries in town and far better than the majority. Every full meal I've eaten has been excellent. (Best plant based chicken I've ever had anywhere!) Staff is always friendly and personable. Owners seem like kind, hard working and ethical people. The type one is happy to do business with. I've been vegan for 15 months at the time of writing this review and these great place has made that transition far easier for me. read more

By far the best Tofu scramble I've ever had! I'm looking forward to going back to this great Vegan Cafe when I'm in Victoria.

I really wanted to like this place! As a plant-based eater, I was so excited to eat here. We got the scramble, breakfast sandwich, and fried chickun Caesar. We also tried the croissant, donut, cinnamon roll, and a cookie from the bakery. The breakfast items were edible but disappointing. The cinnamon rolls were not edible, and cookie barely passable. That said- the donut and croissant were delicious. I would check out somewhere different if you have high expectations for plant-based food. read more

I found a red rubber band in my poutine. Gross! When I went back to show them they were so rude to me. They would not give me a refund and closed the window on me. Do not eat here. They do not value their customers and certainly do not practice cleanliness. read more

This is a popular spot and it's easy to see why. It's a take away restaurant with a local clientele, but worth the drive if you're fairly close. Parking is available in a next door lot and on the street. You will come for the food, but if all you want is a vegan pastry and oat milk latte that's fine too. I had lunch with my spouse. We both had burgers with the fries upgraded for a dollar to poutine. The poutine rivals that of Very Good Butchers in the Victoria Public Market. In fact, if you prefer crispier fries and less curds then it's better. The Fireburger is delicious but make sure you can handle the jalapeño. The Italian comes on a focaccia bun and resembles a pizza burger. Also delicious. The cost is a little much for takeout, burgers and fries or soup or salad are in the $15 range and a 15% tip is automatic unless you object. However the food is very good and completely vegan. This is a good spot to pick up lunch, but expect a wait. read more

Make no mistake about it. This is currently the best cafe in Victoria. All vegan and all good. Very consistent. Forget psychedelics, the breakfast sandwich takes you on a journey you will never forget. read more

The best oat milk latte and muffin I've had in a long time!! and I've tried A LOT of vegan / gluten free substitutions. Everything tasted amazing and home made!!! I'll be going back every day this week while I'm visiting!! read more

Stopped here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and it was pretty quiet. Ordered the tofu scramble ($13), which was very tasty -- the highlight being the maple seitan sausage. Plenty of food, even for the big eaters (like me). You order up at the bar and they bring it out. Not the friendliest service, but it does the job. Didn't try the baked goods, but they looked damn delicious. Must visit breakfast spot when in Vic. read more

I love everything on their menu. I try and only get one or two things but really I want one of everything!!! Just thinking about their breakfast stuff and their chick'un burgers are making my mouth water. I've seriously bought $40 of baked goods to share at the office and there are never left overs! Nom nom nom read more

Unfortunately, I was very disappointed both times I visited this cafe. I was very excited to try this cafe as they claim to be 100% vegan with GF options. A few things that disappointed me in my experience with this cafe: the staff called out two of my friends for wearing UGG boots and becoming angry by saying "those aren't VEGAN!" from this point onwards the staff had an awful attitude towards my friends and I; they appeared to become increasingly annoyed when we asked what items were GF; and lastly, the barista was eating while he was preparing our coffees and food. No one deserves to be treated in this manner. None of us will be returning to this cafe or recommending it to our fellow dairy free, GF, and/or vegan friends. read more

I've now ordered from fern cafe twice! Not going to lie their donuts won me over the first time. I have found nothing in comparison. No I have had the Buffalo chickun burger and poutine 10000000000000/10 I will eat here every chance I get. read more

Consistently excellent in everything they do. Best vegan chicken I've had anywhere and they're always coming up with new twists on their baked goods. I've been many times and have yet to be disappointed. read more

I had the Mac n' Cheese and a Macaroon for a sweet treat. Both were quite disappointing. The Mac n' Cheese lacked flavour and was very bland. I had to take it home to add some salt and spices to it in order to save it. The Macaroon was too heavy and cold, as well it was almost to sweet. Overall I was pretty disappointed with this experience and I won't be returning anytime soon. Maybe the burgers are good? read more

Amazing variety of fresh goods and creative drinks! Everyone is always friendly fly and I spend way too much money there. Lovely local business read more

Wonderful food and wonderful staff! The comfort food is my favourite; muffins, mushroom soup and mac and cheez. We're so lucky to have this place in Victoria! read more

Yummy vegan food. Loved the mushroom soup. Black Forest cake good, but a little dense for my taste buds. Still rich and chocolaty though. Will come back soon. read more

Nice selection of vegan food! Finally! Thank you Fern Cafe. Tasty treats and good coffee too. I had the giant cinnamon bun and coffee. I'll be back. read more