Hands down the most delightful labyrinth of imported foods you will ever find in Victoria. Sooooo…read moremany little rooms that each make their own remarkable impression. The mere act of wandering through the store for an hour equaled the joy of the things we bought (the kind and attentive staff, the hidden piano player entertaining guests with holiday tunes, and the person in a top hat and coat tails opening the door for customers didn't hurt either). A MUST SEE!

What an amazing foodie spot! They have everything you can imagine relating to good food!! And…read moreeveryone who works there is so nice and well informed about the products. Any spice, sauce, balsalmic, chocolate etc etc And it is soo clean! What an awesome store!

The cutest small bakery a little north from downtown Victoria. We stopped in while waiting for the…read morefern so open. The prices are amazing, the staff is great and while not a trendy bakery the product is amazing. The croissant was perhaps one of the best and I crave it while writing this. It's a little low brow croissant but delicious. The oatmeal cookie with seeds was also good as well as the merengue. I wish the best for the bakery, truly a gem in the city. A must stop when in the area!

Popped in for a quick treat, its hard to resist french style pastries. The pastry case was nicely…read morefilled with delicious treats, hard to choose just one. I got the pain au chocolat, which was buttery and crispy.

Really excellent products and knowledgeable staff. I have shopped there 3 or 4 times have spent a…read morelot of money there. I cherish retail, know times are hard, and wish the manager (owner?) seemed more aware that customer happiness is, kind of, pivotal. She is bitter and prideful - her own worst enemy. Suggest she find therapy, self-love, and forgiveness, or be bought-out. A friend I dined with recently said he found her (thinking it's the same person) to be "miserable". Peace.

After walking past this shop a few times not willing to risk the certain damage to my bank account,…read moreI could no longer resist the power of colourful Le Creuset pieces, and the shine of stainless steel. A retail space in the beautiful new Atrium it's bathed in light with high ceilings and almost floor to ceiling glass front windows. With cooking classes, and a full kitchen, this is sure to become a great spot to spend your time. They have a ton of excellent quality kitchen tools, a small but good selection of cook books (unless I maybe missed some?) and a lovely selection of locally produced food items. I chatted with a really friendly girl at the counter about how their new shop was doing and she was excited to tell me about their success and the things they offered. I somehow managed to leave empty handed, but this is a great new addition to the Victoria food scene, and sure to inspire curious cooks to be more creative, better equipped, and very well fed. They are embracing local food, seasonal ingredients, and looking to serve the local food community, which earns them a solid five stars.

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Nice modern looking bake shop. Bread pudding is very…read moreyummy. Must be served warm!

i really wanted to like this café, and honestly, i'd still recommend it for the aesthetics alone…read more the interior is beautiful, with glossy black and white checkered floors, soft white paneling, and a chandelier that adds a touch of elegance above the counter. natural light pours in from the tall front windows, illuminating the pastry case and giving the whole space a serene, gallery like feel. it's a calming spot to step into, and would be an ideal setting for a proper afternoon tea service. i ordered an almond croissant, french bread pudding, and the gateau du jour, green tea and vanilla, along with a yuzu maccha (sourced from jagasilk), all to go. the drink was the biggest disappointment, the yuzu flavour was absent, and the matcha itself was weak. on top of that, there's a small surcharge for ice (.50, which i did not expect) and oat milk (.50). the almond croissant looked promising with its golden shell and slivered almonds, though the nuts themselves weren't fully toasted, which made the topping feel a little underwhelming. the interior leaned more dense than the airy, flaky layers i'd been hoping for. this sometimes happens when the lamination doesn't quite hold or the proofing isn't ideal, not unusual with croissants, but still a letdown in contrast to its appearance. the green tea cake was beautifully presented, with neat layers of sponge and green tinted buttercream, but leaned on the sweeter side, with only a subtle whisper of green tea. the bread pudding, reheated at home, was the highlight, soft, custardy, and lifted by the vanilla cream sauce it came with. seating is limited but cozy, with a handful of small tables inside and a couple more out on the sidewalk. their selection is broad: whole cakes, slices, macarons, crème brûlée, tarts, cookies, all arranged neatly in the front window to tempt passersby. the café's charm lies in its design and atmosphere. it's worth a visit if you're nearby and want a chic spot to sit and relax, and i'd go back to try their other cakes, the display alone makes it hard not to.

Incredible gluten free bread, breakfast and lunch spot. As a gluten free baker, I am astounded by…read morethe quality of the breads. I had a bacon egg breakfast sandwich on a kaiser roll with vegan cheese, and my daughter had a Reuben with homemade sauerkraut, mustard, and cheese. Both were just incredible! The majority of their breads are sourdough style, and GF sourdough is not easy to make. We had to try the sausage roll, wow, a little spicy, nice texture. Everything is made with care and love. Small space, limited seating. Be patient, it's worth the wait. Like many of their visitors, we had to get something to go. We chose the cinnamon sourdough loaf, and shared it with friends the next day. It toasted up great with breakfast! Please support this family owned, small business. There's something for everyone, whether or not you are gluten free. Just healthy, tasty, wholesome food.

The Delightful " The Art of Slow Cooking@ has consistently helpful congenial staff . They have…read moreyummy choices of bread and scones. They are open on weekends located in a quiet space and is an easy bicycle ride away .

This sweet little gem is found in the Victoria Public Market. I've gone twice now to enjoy some…read moresmoothies made fresh as I peruse the shop. Both times I've ordered the Anti-Juice and find it so refreshing and tasty. I love green smoothies. This one has a lot of ginger bite, and it's so good. On my second occasion, P said he'd "help me out" if I wanted to order 2, so I also got the Cacao Monkey. It was a smooth, perfectly sweet dessert-like smoothie. Yum. I wish I could eat them everyday! They have a lot of healthy snacks and lunches. Check them out especially if you are sick of eating out or need a healthy energy boost. The smoothies are a great deal and well worth it. Cheers to your health!

Had a fantastic quick and healthy breakfast muffin that was unbelievably tasty. You need to arrive…read moreearly as these beauties sell out quickly. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and greet you with a smile. Selection of snack foods and general health food is just right for the tourist on the go or local shopper alike. If you are near the public market I highly recommend you stop by.

No prices on anything at all in the shop not one sticker on…read moreany item, no signs with prices anywhere No detailed receipt after your purchase. Staff aren't above scolding customers if they ask a question at the wrong time. Very uncomfortable experience, and I spent nearly $300 there.

Not going there anymore, have spent lots of money there over the last year, but no more,…read moreEvery time we got old cheese, last time was dec. 22/19 I spent $110 on cheese and could barely eat, it was dry and already tasting like ammonia. Its embarrassing when you serve that to friends. No more. If I want old cheese I can go to superstore, and for a lot cheaper

I only order fish & chips once in awhile but have to say this is by far the best I've ever had…read more Batter has herbs and spices in it which is something I've never seen before but it also wasn't greasy which was great. Tartar sauce had great flavour and despite not typically liking coleslaw this one was good. Fries were average but that's not what you come for. Service was great staff was very friendly and food was quite fast. Seating is outdoors and the view of Oak Bay Avenue is great at night. If coming in the winter make sure to bring a coat!

Enjoyed the fish and chips. Although it has been some time since I've been in last- need to revisit…read moreand try again!

A big shout out to SEVEN VALLEY'S and its NEW OWNERSHIP! I went in there and the family that own it…read morenow are SO lovely and friendly. Ramil who is the son asked what I was looking for and said if it's not there they will try to order it. I was speaking to Amina (the mother) and she said she will be cooking new and wonderful things for the store! I'm so excited as I love Mediterranean food! So fresh and so good for you! Check it out! They also offer a student discount (if you let him know) and anything over $100 a discount!!! I'm so impressed!!! It's located at 2506 Douglas St. On the corner of Bay and Douglas! It's a thumbs up from me!!!

I can only review Seven Valley based on their lunch buffet. Most of the buffet is pay-by-weight at…read more$1.99/100 grams, with tabouleh, dolmades, fried eggplant, humus, and other dishes. Also, spanakopita is available for about $4. The buffet was ok quality, the spanakopita was great. Overall, it's a good place for a quick lunch.