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!

Everyone has told us to Stop at Shirley Delicious and it did not disappoint. It's a great woodsy,…read moreartsy place to stop for food. The line can be long so be prepared. There is a QR code if you want to peruse the menu while waiting. We ordered two sandwiches and two soup & sandwiches. Unfortunately, one of the orders was incorrect but they were quick to remake the sandwich. All the food was great. We also grabbed. GF chocolate mint matcha treat that was awesome. This is a great place to stop when on Vancouver Island.

Easily one of the most popular spots on Vancouver Island…read more The sun peaked out in January and everyone and their mom visited Shirley Delicious Cafe. To be honest, I completely understand why. This cafe is a step above the rest. The inside is cozy, with a cabin-esque vibe and clear ceilings in their dining room for an indoor-outdoor feel. Despite the line of 20+ people, Shirley Delicious worked like a well oiled machine. Their menu included breakfast, lunch, and even a flight of soup (which I so desperately wanted). I ordered their date pastry, a hot caramel latte, and breakfast sandwich with avo. Each item was absolutely delicious. This is also a great location to shop for island goodies. Their storefront is filled with jams, sauces, metal working artwork, etc. Can't believe they can pack so much goodness into four little walls!

Lovely cup of mocha and yummy breakfast bagel perfect for our late start to the day. The staff were…read morelovely and friendly. Asked if my son could eat McD's hashbrowns in store since he has a lot of allergies and they were very understanding about it. Great place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and eat. A/C was cool and cafe is pretty spacious. There's also ample parking available in the complex.

This place is hit or miss depending on who is working. We got two cold drinks this weekend and both…read moreof them were swimming in coffee grounds. My husband took his back and the staff gave him another one... that had coffee grounds in it again. So we gave up. I have had great drinks there before. Food is consistent. Tables are nice and there's lots of room for folks with disabilities.

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.

Crust Bakery is a hidden gem! I love the atmosphere and the smell of freshly baked goods…read more Everything looks (and tastes) incredible. The pastries are perfectly baked, not overly sweet. My favourite is the pistachio tart. The staff are friendly, helpful, and make the whole experience even better. Whether you're stopping in for a quick treat or picking up something special, Crust Bakery never disappoints. Highly recommend!

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.

Well I am new to PT and was surprised to find a cozy Bakery…read more They are all so nice and polite the employees and the customers. I wanted to get one of everything. I did get a lemon pastry. And also a raspberry pastry as well with a cup of coffee. Their prices are very reasonable and the food is absolutely delicious and fresh. Also, very welcoming to everyone. I am sending this review and I am making a bakery list now. lol Thanks for being a wonderful place to enjoy! Laurie

Delicious bakery deserts. Hidden gem in Colwood. Best garlic Rye bread in town. Staff are attentive…read moreand friendly. Local favourite

Highly recommend bakery!!…read more Apple strudel's pastry light, and apples not overly sweet. Merengue cookies were light and tasty. They serve coffees, mochas, limited ice cream, and savory items.

Everyone knows how amazing Francis Bread is, but here's another great review. Excellent food,…read morefriendly staff and a very beautiful inviting ambiance. Highly recommend!

Such a great bakery with tantalizing choices. We came in the late morning and were craving savoury,…read moreso we got a Jalapeno Smoked Cheddar Twist and a focaccia sandwich. Both were delicious! Service was prompt and friendly. There are some tables within the bakery, a few benches out front and then tables all around the building, supporting the different food vendors in this complex. We also came back a few days later for a Japanese pop up out of Francis Bakery. So cool to offer up this space for different purposes.

Excellent, elevated cakes, flavours. Reasonably priced for out of the ordinary pastries.read more

Wonderful cakes here. We keep coming back for the raspberry white chocolate cake. They do a…read morewonderful job and give great service! A 5 star business for sure!

Delicious food and very affordable! The owners/ staff were so lovely and we are looking forward to…read morecoming back for their tasty mini pizzas

We stopped by this small Filipino bakery on our recent trip to Victoria to pick up some baked goods…read morefor dessert. Even though it was the middle of winter and it was near closing, there was still a good number of people inside buying buns and not all of them seemed to be tourists like us. We ended up getting a number of different items: Custard Ball ($2.99) - We warmed this up in a toaster oven, giving a bit of the crust on the exterior edges of the donut, especially on the top where the powdered sugar turns into an almost crème brulee-like topping. The crumb is very fluffy fried and is filled with a sweetened vanilla custard. (4/5) Ube Custard Ball ($2.99) - This has the same donut dough base as the normal custard ball, but is filled with a dark purple ube cream. It's sweet and earthy, albeit not necessarily the most heavily ube flavored. (4/5) Original Ube Ensaymada ($2.99) - This bun, extremely fluffy and nice to eat, has an interesting spiral pattern construction at least when viewed from the bottom, but it's not apparent inside the bun. The bun is sweet and again there's not too much ube flavor. If it wasn't purple I'm not sure I could identify it as ube in flavor. (4/5) Classic Pandesal ($0.99) - Lightly sweet, great soft texture. It's pandesal, not too much else to say. (4/5) Overall the baked goods Friends & Family Bake sells are pretty good. Most of the items are soft, fluffy and sweet, perfect for breakfast or a dessert.