Amazing little Filipino bakery in Chinatown. So many sweet treats, and everything is well prepared…read moreand tastes great! Pricing is fair and service is great! You can take your baking to go or eat them on the spot, you should definitely have something on the spot where they can warm it up for you also.

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.

We sat at the bar and got to watch all the pizzas get made. They all looked amazing…read more Ended up ordering the Chicken Parm. It was one of the best chicken parma I've had in quite a long time. Was served piping hot and it was a rolled breast stuffed with sauce and cheese. Very tender too.

Service was good. Food was great. We went intending to get pizza but then people ended up getting…read morepasta and salad. Had the shrimp scampi and linguini, Cobb salad and gnocchi. Would recommend all dishes. Excited to return for the pizza.

This was a happy and unexpected find for us in Victoria! I was badly craving some authentic…read moreChinese/Cantonese food on our trip and this place really delivered. The beef horfun was sold out (the chef orders them weekly from a special small-batch place in Vancouver weekly!) so the owner kindly substituted it with the Singapore style noodles instead and it still worked out great. Make sure to eat it with her special extra-spicy housemade chili oil that REALLY kicked it up a notch. Everything else that we tried was great too - the pan fried pork buns, the cucumber and wood ear salad etc. Tea is charged at $2.50/person. The interior decor is very quaint and we like how private/cozy it felt; almost reminded us of those quaint restaurants in Paris that have very limited/intimate seating - for that reason alone, be sure to make a reservation well in advance. Docking one star only because service was very, very slow - the chef means it when she says it's "Not Fast"! We were here for almost 2.5hrs and can see how understaffed it was with just one person in the kitchen and dirty dishes left by previous patrons all piling up. Nonetheless, we really enjoyed the food here and will be back to try the seafood curry fried rice on an evening that we're not in a hurry/have time to kill. And hey, at least Uno cards are provided for your table to play with while you wait!

My wife and I had dinner here in September 2025. The server said the food was all from scratch and…read morewould take some time but our cucumbers and Tofu dish came in a reasonable about of time and were delicious. After a bit more time the fried pork buns came out and were great. I highly recommend March Chinese.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fox & Monocle in the North Saanich/Sidney area, and the…read moreexperience was truly memorable. From start to finish, everything was beautifully prepared and wonderfully served. We began with the truffle gougere -essentially delightful little cream puffs filled with melted parmesan that were absolutely to die for. Each bite was rich and delicious. Next up was the bread served with onion butter, which had a fantastic flavor profile. My only tiny wish was that the bread had been toasted just a bit to help that lovely butter melt right in. For the main course, we shared a mushroom pie that was beautifully presented and had that comforting, home-cooked feel. The standout dish of the night, though, was the rock fish. The fish was tender, flaky, and paired with pillowy soft gnocchi that was just perfect in texture. We ended the meal with a dark chocolate namelaka (a type of soft biscuit) and a sticky toffee pudding, both beautifully presented. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious, though I personally would have loved just a bit more of that rich sauce to soak up the entire cake, Overall, the service was wonderful, and the meal was impeccable. The area is truly lucky to have such a fine dining gem, and I can't wait to go back again!

While visiting over the weekend I was invited to a Shinto shrine that departs every so often. My…read morefamily and I ate at this cozy cafe which reminded me of being in a Wes Anderson film. Every baked good was perfectly semetrical and there were regulars, bicyclists, and families. The only thing missing was the cool color tones of a Wes Anderson movie to capture mood and dialogue. I tried two of the breakfast sandwiches: beef and an egg and sausage. Both were delicious. I also tried their galette with mushroom and cheddar. It was a nice savory bite of crunch from the pastry dough , and texture of the mushrooms and spices. My belly was full for the direction of my 3 hours on the island. Service was very good also.

Visiting Victoria and decided to take a scenic coastal drive. Came upon Mattick's Farm and lo and…read morebehold Adrienne's Tea Garden. What a delightful find! Thoroughly enjoyed -the Beef en jus, juicy &tasty w/seafood chowder luscious with a hearty potato flavour -chicken pot pie (crust was buttery and flakey) -crab cake Benny - yum what a treasure moist, crisp - eggs poached just right Couldn't help ourselves topped off our lunch with a lovely moist slice of harvest carrot cake We will be going back for "seconds" before we say good bye Victoria in 10 days!! Loved the good Quality food and Great service

The food was mediocre and the coffee bad. The service was lackluster. My girlfriend had the…read morepancakes which were like cardboard.

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.

Very disappointed today. I ordered a bowl of soup that was advertised for $5. but I was charged…read more$5.50. When I asked about it I was told that prices had gone up and they couldn't change what was advertised. I replied that it could be re-printed, blacked out, or included on the separate chalkboard noting the soup of the day. The .50 was not the issue but the 'too bad, not sad' flippant attitude really was poorly handled. I was with a group of 8 people who all ordered beverages. I for one won't be back. Whatever happened to 'the customer is always right' or AT LEAST honour the prices posted. Cindy.

I had breakfast here with my daughter. As part of our stay, we were entitled to a free elite…read morecontinental breakfast, but chose to take the value credit to order other items instead: - Beef Hash: Good. I think it used the same sauce as the Shakshuka, so it has a bit of heat. Potatoes were still crispy. Generous portion size. My only observation was the beef was cubed, when I normally see it shredded - the use of cubes makes it feel more like leftovers. - Crepes: Very good. My daughter devoured them. She's normally a slow eater, but she ate it really quickly, which meant it was very good. Service was nice, but given how quiet it was, the food came out very slow. I would say close to 20 minutes. The restaurant has a giant window panels overlooking the golf course, which is a spectacular view on a sunny morning. It's also a nice, looking restaurant. The final bill was slightly confusing as they add a partial service charge, but it amounted to small percentage that wasn't close to a standard 15-18% tip. I think it was supposed to reflect an inclusive tip that was covered by the free breakfast voucher, but I'm not sure. Just required a little math. Overall, it was better than I had expected. Beautiful space and good food. I would return to the hotel and the restaurant.

The food and service are great and the views of the golf course make it a peaceful view and great…read moreplace to relax and have good conversations over a great meal. The daily past features were great, pesto linguine and spaghetti carbonara were amazing and a nice option from the regular menu which is consistently great . Whether you want a steak or seafood or a burger there's a good selection and the seafood chowder is a great start to any meal as a recommendation. Breakfast is also very good and lots of options. Service is always friendly and attentive.

Pure Vanilla is incredible! It's an amazing café, bakery, and confectionery. They have the best…read morecakes, cookies, and pastries, along with delicious paninis. There are plenty of small tables inside, perfect for enjoying your coffee and treats, plus the cutest little back patio. The staff here is wonderful--so friendly and welcoming. Their baked goods are truly top-notch, and they also make a fantastic chai latte, honey bee, and other fun, creative drinks, along with great classic lattes and coffee options. They sell cute bagged goodies that are perfect for gifts, special occasions, or just treating yourself. I absolutely love Pure Vanilla--it's the best artisan, homey, earthy café. Located in Estevan Village, it's super easy to get to and great for a walk around the area.

Chai was okay and the ginger cookie was a tad too sweet with no ginger flavor. Cute cafe in Oak…read moreBay area.