We have enjoyed picking up our bake goods from here for many years, but recently in the past 6…read moremonths we have noticed a change. It's not a good change at all, we have found some of the baked goods to be stale, found mold on the fruit buns and witnessed the short blond individual not using tongs while putting donuts out on the window display. That really turned us off, as everyone else used tongs. I can only assume is the related to the owners, plus we have noticed portions are smaller and some items looking not as fresh as before. The ambiance has changed and we miss the previous owners or parents that ran this bakery and enjoyed better goods in the past. It's sad when quality is gone.

This bakery was recommended, based on the awesome Nanaimo bars they have. Of course I had to try a…read morefew more things like mince tarts and butter tarts and fritter. The mince tart was delicious, and loaded with filling. Possibly the best Nanaimo bars I've had. Saving the butter tart for last later today. The prices are good here too. It was busy around the middle of the day, and apparently sometimes the lineup is down the street. It could be dangerous to live close to this bakery, ha ha.

A great coffee shop for quick bites before your ferry or just to start your day on the island…read more The place is 10' away from the ferry terminal and open quite early for people with early ferry ride. Their breakfast sandwich is fresh and delicious and they also have a tons of island food goods. They are known for their coffee and they also sells the coffee beans there. They do have sitting both inside and outdoor and if you have a dog, you could sit with your dog in their patio. They also have a small goat farm there that you can go see. The goats are cute and nice. We will definitely come back when visiting the island again.

Holy Moly this place is amazing! Their breakfast sandwiches are top notch. They look like a typical…read moresandwich in the window but let me tell you, the flavors pack a punch! The spinach and whipped feta egg sandwich was mind-blowing. I scarfed it down before I got a photo. Went back a few days later and they had a different selection. Got the egg sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato spread and it did not disappoint. Cute little shop to order to-go and friendly service- it's Canada, everyone is friendly eh.

Fabulous stop!! Bellagio breakfast panini is top notch!! All other samis also great. Even the…read morecoffee and Mariano bar is highly recommended!

My chai latte and breakfast sandwich were very good and the staff were friendly and timely with my…read moreorder. The ambience is quite nice and the decor/furniture gives a cozy vibe. I'm from the USA and I'd definitely go back when I visit BC again.

Made a quick pit stop to The Roost Farm Bakery & Vineyard…read more Tasting is $5.00/person for four 1oz pours or $15.00 for 3oz pours. Fee is waived with a purchase of a wine bottle. At least you can pick which wines you want to try. Wine bottles are $16.00 to $30.00. - Tasting ($5.00) - big red rooster, petillant naturel, highland bramble and sweet ginger. Best of the four was the pet-nat. Ginger port was decent. Did not like the big red rooster or the highland bramble (unrefined, rough, needed to be airated). Seems the older folk come here for the bistro's sandwiches. Wouldn't go out of the way to visit.

This is the second time we stopped here for breakfast on our way from Victoria Island to Vancouver…read more We ordered breakfast then picked up some bakery items for the ferry ride and trip to Vancouver. It's a cute little restaurant/bakery/store before catching the ferry to or from Vancouver. The smashed baked potatoes are crispy and nicely seasoned. They had gf bread to accompany my eggs and bacon. At the bakery we purchased a couple gf cookies and a couple of regular ones. The lemon gf cookie was delicious ~ soft and lemony.

Great find in the cute little burg of Sidney. Fairly extensive selection of handmade pastries,…read morecookies and savory sandwiches. They even sell dog biscuits that are baked in-house. Everything looked tempting so we purchased a lot: a fig tapenade Brie sandwich (wonderful flavours, a little heavy on the bread and light on the cheese); a mango danish (delicate, crisp pastry strewn with baked mango chunks); a vegetarian pizza (cheesy and flavourful); and my favourite, an oatmeal fudge bar (like the one Starbucks used to sell, but with higher-quality ingredients and most importantly, more chocolate!). We also got a salad as a nod to nutrition, which was fresh, contained a surprising amount of bocconcini and came with a tasty vinaigrette - a little overpriced for the portion tho. Service was friendly and prompt. No seating inside, but there are a few benches outside where one can enjoy the treats if the weather's fine--and it was. 4.5

Whenever you're using Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (10mins away from here) to catch a ferry back to…read morethe mainland, make sure you pop in. The Fickle Fig Express is a cute little bakery serving up some fabulous pastries, along with friendly service with a smile. Located on the central high street core of Sidney, make this bakery one not to miss. I was lucky they had anything left, getting here at 3pm. Cause you know how it is when it comes to bakeries - the early bird gets the worm. The Cinnamon Bun was very good & the Chocolate Almond Brownie - sensational.

Really nice experience at Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe. We went for dinner with friends and we really…read moreenjoyed the food and the ambiance. The portions were huge, the food was delicious, and the service was top notch. We will definitely be back. If you go on Saturday you must try the Ribs, (full rack $22, half rack $16 and they come with fries and coleslaw, scrumptious.

It's OK Service was…read morea tad slow, albeit friendly. Not sure why this was the case. Food was all in all OK. The mac and cheese bites appy tasted like deep fried KD. That's about my only negative comment about the food. Casual ambience, with outdoor patio seating. Live music available on certain days and it's a bit loud in a smaller space. Thank goodness I was outside.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE I love supporting local and the…read moreservice has always been great here...but the breakfast options keep disappointing - so the value isn't really there, especially with Tim Hortons literally across the hall. === 2. FOOD Breakfast Sandwich with Meat ($10.50) Tried it twice now (see pictures) and both times were disappointing: - Croissant with scrambled eggs and pepperoni (?) was OK, but the meat was a little unusual taste-wise, and the croissant was neither fresh (French-style, crispy outside) nor Costco-style (soft). - English muffin (?) with a fried egg and pepperoni (?) was regrettable unfortunately. There was an interesting spice/sauce this time which made the egg less appealing, the meat was different, and the bun/muffin was so hard I had to throw it out after the first bite. It's other day-old baked goods perhaps, reheated, or perhaps there needs to be a change in how the items are heated? I'm sure it could be improved somehow... Cinnamon Bun ($4.95) Perhaps the best thing I've tried it's alright and I like the addition of the blueberries; it just comes at airport pricing. === 3. SERVICE It's always been polite, professional, and fast. So I want to support them with more purchases, but the food offerings are lacking... === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a food court-style counter, so you walk up, order, and go - the good news is that the limited communal seating is just behind this counter. Wheelchairs and baby strollers fit just fine. Not sure you'd drive here for the food, but if you did, the airport parking lot os spacious.

For a little busy coffee shop they do well in the yyj. Coffee and food is always fresh and the…read morestaff are very friendly