An amazing amusement park full of tea! I've never seen so many teas offered, with such an outstanding variety and creativity of tea blends. Even if tea is not your cup of tea you can't help but be amazed with Murchies. There's plenty of coffee varieties as well as very nice accessories and gifts...and that's just the retail area. The tea, coffee, bakery treats, plus breakfast and lunch items are extensive. The specialty tea and coffee drink creations are truly inspired. Deliciousness awaits you at Murchie's. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - More bakery treats - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

A charming tea and coffee shop in the heart of Victoria. The first thing that caught my eye was the vintage "tea granny" machine out front, a fun and unique touch that makes you want to stop and check the place out. The coffee was good, but if you're visiting Murchie's, get the tea. This is clearly where they shine. The selection is impressive, and the tea is fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. Whether you're a tea enthusiast or just looking to try something different, it's worth it. A great spot to take a break while exploring downtown Victoria. read more

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Tea snobs and tourists looove this place. Lines out the door often. I saw pastries and started there. But later had scone breakfast sandwiches. So good! Lots of seating. Souvenirs. If you're staying remember to grab a punch card for a free coffee after 10. You'll be surprised how quickly you get there if you're in the area. read more

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Cute store but the tea we tried was way too tannic for us. We ended up throwing it away. When I compare it to the tea at the empress or the Abakhazi gardens Murchies fares badly. We tried the maple - maybe other teas are better. I don't know. I'm never going back. Service was fine - we just ordered to go. read more

Have always loved visiting Murchies on every visit to Victoria. However, this time my visit was not so pleasant. We were there on a not so busy Thursday afternoon for a quick afternoon snack and tea. I ordered a bruschetta and mom ordered a blueberry tart and we both ordered earl Grey tea. As soon as we set our trays and was about to eat, we noticed a mouse running through the seating area (fairly without fear, probably in search of food). I immediately lost my appetite. However because I was starving I took a bite of my bruschetta. It tasted hard as a rock. The blueberry tart though was pretty good, mildly sweet and perfect. However couldn't really spend a lot of time here since the mouse was running around even with all the tables being filled with humans. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Food takes a while and the line is long. But the sandwich was very good. I also had a ham croissant that was super tasty. My boyfriend said the macaron he had was fresh and delicious. I'd definitely stop again. read more

Pitch perfect take on a London Fog. Great service and great tea. The lemon tea shortbread was also delicious. It was a perfect afternoon to enjoy tea outside. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - This didn't stop me from ordering a Victoria Fog - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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stopped in at murchie's while on my way to another spot for a light brunch, craving something simple like a breakfast sandwich or almond croissant. then i saw exactly what i wanted and went with the breakfast croissandwich and a victoria fog (lavender with oat milk). waited a bit in the line up along with everyone else. the display counter is massive and so tempting. the croissandwich came warm but not thoroughly heated, with layers of ham, fluffy scrambled eggs, and cheese tucked into a flakey croissant. the victoria fog was lovely, smooth and floral, and strong with two tea bags steeping in the cup. they used their lavender (earl grey) tea. the café itself has a nostalgic charm, tiled floors, warm lighting, and a long pastry counter lined with glass cases filled with cakes, tarts, and slices that tempt from the moment you walk in. chalkboard menus above the counter add a touch of old school personality, with hand drawn lettering and seasonal specials. the space feels timeless and well loved, a comforting mix of bustle and familiarity. seating inside was comfortable, with cozy banquettes and a calm, old world atmosphere. outdoor patio seating's also available if the weather cooperates. loud and bustling at 12:45 pm on a wednesday, with a steady stream of locals and tourists alike. founded in 1894, murchie's is a victoria institution known for its fine teas, coffee, and baked goods. right in the heart of downtown near the inner harbour, it's the kind of place that feels both classic and comforting, perfect for a quick bite, a quiet pause, or a pot of tea shared with company. read more

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Stopped in to get some fancy boxed tea for my Mom, and stayed a a lovely cup of tea and a treat! My London fog was delicious! Also, so many fun little boxed tea gifts for the tea lovers in your life! read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Bummed it didn't work haha - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Huge variety of salads, sandwiches and pastries coffee and teas. Unfortunately, they don't make iced tea lattes. Only one person working the counter, so there was a long line. Also, the gentleman was not very friendly at all. Very big establishment with plenty of seating and they have a tea room as well. A huge variety of teas and coffees are available for purchase. Both coffee latte and tea tasted great, but a very small size for the price. I seen a mouse run across the room, ugh! Apparently, the person behind me seen me gasp and he said "oh it's a regular thing here in Canada, they are everywhere". I also didn't see a grade card displayed outside of their window on my way out....Maybe it's a USA thing, I don't know, but I would definitely not order any food items here. I'm glad I was just passing by on a port stop on my cruise. read more

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After coming to Victoria for over 30 years this my first time actually trying Murchies. I ordered the Muffaletta sandwich which come with various italian deli meats and a nice olive tapenade. It was nicely toasted and flavourful. $10.50. Decent for a sandwich in a nice place in Downtown Vic. Also ordered the Nanaimo Bar which is a bit more in terms of price but really well made. And best thing was the Tea. The Murchies Afternoon is amazing. It's a mix of 3 teas Assam, Ceylon and Darjeeling I believe. Amazing flavour. lts nice for tea and snacks and the Ambience is lovely. Seating is so charming. Service is standard order and pick up. No Table service. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Muffaletta sandwich, Nanaimo Bar and a hot pot of Murchies afternoon Tea - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Large coffee and tea shop with large gift shop of coffee, tea and teacups. The layout is odd - as if a number of smaller stores were joined together. Love the vintage Old World vibes that suit the Victoria downtown area so well.. our drinks were not good.. iced latte with extra espresso was acidic and bitter tasting.. tasted strange, as if made with coffee cream instead of milk. London Fog was average. read more

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The service here is pretty abysmal. And when your order is ready, they quite literally whisper your name, making it impossible to hear.

I bet this place is good when you don't have a line out the door. I had an iced vanilla latte and had three melted iced cubes and the drink was horrible. The 4 cheese grilled cheese is so rich you can't eat it. My hubby had a mocha that was ok and when we ordered his sandwich the guy said oh yeah I've got those, after waiting 30 minutes they then say they are out and he didn't have much to choose from. You can hardly understand what the employees are saying, it's very loud and for the wait, it's not worth it. read more

It was late afternoon and we needed a pick-me-up so stopped in. Waited in a semi-long line and then ordered a few drinks to drink inside. I got the Canadiamo, which was like a maple coffee. It was good. Others got the maple teas, which they thought were ok. Ambiance was fine, and they have bathrooms. read more

Great tea and service . I come get this everytime I visit ! Must get souvenirs. Nice and delicious treats

First time here - we wanted to dine in but decided to just purchase their tea. I bought their Earl Grey collection and absolutely loved it! I especially love the Earl Grey Creme - it's aromatic and strong even after several refills of water. I also bought their fall collection (pumpkin spice, etc.) as a gift and my friend loved it, too. Will definitely come back again. read more

Ah, another visit to the beautiful Murchies. A very popular tea and pastry place in downtown Victoria. I ordered a monte cristo and almond croissant for a quick breakfast. The croissant was especially delicious and the monte cristo was buttery and hearty. Yum for both. My favorite place to sit is at the entrance. There a very few seats here, but always nice to people watch. There is almost always a queue, however it is worth it. Even at 7:30 am when the opened there was a short line. So if you are only here a few days, come here. read more

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This is definitely a must stop for any tea fanatics. As my dear friend stated it so well, it's a Victoria institution! Older establishment, showing a bit of its age but then again, that's part of its charm. Definitely had a lot of old building character & I loved the back room where it really felt more like a fancier tea house. It was also quieter as the glass walls cut the general bustling noises from the main part of the coffee/tea shop. Also, if you're really lucky, you get to sit by the very large windows, positioning yourself to overlook the full room & really take yourself into tea sipping mode. Decorated beautifully for Christmas & their teas... So flavourful! The aromas - ahhhhh!!!! So let's just say that I stocked up on a lot of mini gift boxes before I headed back out to the vehicle. Both my friend & I gave the teas a 10/10 and honestly that bread pudding is something I'll definitely have to enjoy on my next visit as it was that delicious I wouldn't change my order to the many other tempting options. Accessibility & finding street parking in the general block area is a bit extra challenging. Also, for my noise sensitive friends, it is a bit louder than most tea/coffee shops but at Christmas time & being connected to the shopping, it was to be expected. There is a smaller off-side table area (2-3 tables?) between the busier general area & the stairwell that's glassed off. This is where I sat at first watching for a open table in my preferred location. If you're physically able, there's more seating up several stairs (sorry, my memory is failing me on how many up & I couldn't grab a proper picture with the many people there to grab a coffee or tea). There are some tables right on the same the level where you order but those fill up fast. Too bad they didn't at least have one marked for disabled use. Also, I forgot to grab a photo of either of the entrances - the shopping side & the tea/coffee shop side. I can't recall which one had less stairs but I wouldn't recommend taking in a walker or anything larger with wheels. As it truly is that small/narrow of a place & very packed with people. Also, both sides are multi-levelled. So I was very glad that I went with my friend so I could go scout out where to sit & safely bring up our orders to the table I was waiting at. Overall, a really neat experience to take in while visiting Victoria. read more

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This place is adorable, especially during the holidays. Everything is decorated and festive. The food and pastries are delicious. We also enjoyed the coffee. A huge plus is that they make a pretty mean hot chocolate for the kiddos or adults that gave up the caffeine. The line is usually long on the weekends but it moves fast. It's honestly not so bad waiting the 5-10min because you get to look at dozens of different treats, pastries and breakfast items while you wait. So of course you end up ordering way more than you need. I really really liked the macaroons. (I thought I'd never say this about these overrated cookies.) They weren't bland like store bought ones. Lots of flavor and the perfect crunch softness ratio. Especially the blackberry one. I also loved the sausage egg & cheese breakfast biscuit. The eggs were perfectly scrambled and piled high. Very full. Rich with flavor. The biscuit was moist but crunchy. Sadly, I tried to come back for a breakfast sandwich the next day but they were all sold out. I will definitely be back here the next time I'm in town. read more

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At Murchies you are paying for quality. There is a lovely sitting area to enjoy your muffin/ croissant treat. The only thing I would do different would be to ask for a pat of butter. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Tea and a blueberry muffin and coffee with a heart healthy muffin. - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Really nice store that's iconic in this town with strong British influences. A fun place to shop for teas and coffees from around the world, along with all the kit you need to make a great cup. Stick around and have a cup and a piece of cake, and enjoy an old fashioned tea time experience in lovely downtown Victoria. Visitors love this, so expect to stay a while. read more

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Came here for breakfast, and I got the scone with egg and sausage. It was large and filling, and definitely hit the spot for my breakfast cravings. The scone maybe could have had more butter? The eggs were also a little on the soggy side. I still overall really enjoyed this unique scone breakfast sandwich! read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Scone with egg and sausage - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Calling Murchie's a "palace of tea" would not be an exaggeration. In addition to their vast, ever-bustling tea bar selling all manor of brews, biscuits and baked goods, there are racks and racks selling fat fat stacks of teas, and tea accessories. Expansive seated dining areas, where "pinkies-up" teetotalers sip and savor their favorite flavors. It's royal tea, for royalty! read more

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Their queen of hearts latte is the best tea I've ever had!! And their raspberry flute tart? Amazing. I can't wait to come again

During our trip to Victoria, I had the chance to try this place right before we left. My only regret is not going there earlier when I just got in town. This was a European cafe, there were tons of pastries! Savory and sweet options too. The place was huge! They do high tea options where it comes in a cute tea set for you to enjoy if you dined there. I was overwhelmed by how many options there were and didn't even get the chance to look at the drinks. They have coffee, lattes and tea as well. I got the ham and cheese croissant, the sausage sandwich, the Tuscan prosciutto sandwich and the carrot cake. The carrot cake was light and not too sweet! The sandwich had a nice crunch and the sausage sandwich was scrumptious! Highly recommend for a breakfast/brunch/bakery spot! read more

Beautiful tea shop and cafe. Love the gift selections of teas and supplies. Has a long food counter with a great selection of sandwiches, pastries, etc. Service was pleasant. Near the cruiseship shuttle bus downtown. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Store - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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A fantastic spot for some afternoon tea! While visiting Victoria, it got to the point in the day where we were a little tired and needed a slight caffeine and snack boost to get us through the rest of the day. We stumbled across this spot when walking by and it seemed quite popular, so we figured we'd give it a shot. They were featuring two specialty drinks, and the jasmine tea with steamed milk (I forgot the exact name!) caught our eye. We got that alongside the lemon drop shortbread cookies. Both were served in cute mugs, and I loved how beautifully presented it all was! They have plenty of seating in the back, so you pickup your items and then head over to sit down. I was so pleased with the whole experience, and would definitely recommend this spot! read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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The staff on the cafe side of the shop were fast kind and efficient. The tea was delicious. The lady working on the shop side was quite rude. Frankly would not return due to the sheer level of rudeness. read more

Stopped in for a "pick me up" and this place is pretty darn cool. Had the Mocha Bliss with a blueberry muffin and the Murchie's Afternoon Blend tea. Everything was pretty tasty but a couple of the staff were trying to shut everything down an hour before closing even though there was a line of people trying to order. That was the noticeable less than "customer service" but overall the muffin was as tasty and my husband said the tea was the best he's ever had. They also have a tea shop portion to purchase tea and coffee too. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Blueberry Muffin and decaf Mocha Bliss - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Before we visited Victoria I was looking at places to have a reasonably priced afternoon tea and Murchie's seemed like a good place, and we were not disappointed! We arrived about an hour before closing so we didn't have time to linger or peruse the teas and merchandise for sale, but we had enough time to enjoy our selections, plus buy some teas to take home. We viewed the selection available, some items had already sold out, and stood in line to order. We put together a tea tray with a Cordon Bleu croissant, a slice of lemon blueberry bread, and a hazelnut macaron. For our tea, Hubby chose the Murchie's Medley made with Murchie's Afternoon tea with caramel & vanilla syrups while I chose the Tutti Frutti made with their Apricot & Blackberry teas and white chocolate syrup, yummy! Having it served on a silver tray was a nice touch. It appears that there is another dining room upstairs, and there was an area adjoining the merchandise shop that was closed. An elevator services all of the floors, including the washrooms downstairs so climbing up and down stairs is not a requirement. We had a nice time and look forward to trying to replicate the delicious experience at home with the sample boxes we bought of each tea in our order. read more

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I come every year to Victoria on a girls trip and last year I did a girls trip and then brought my husband for a weekend. My first stop is always to Murchie's and I love their almond croissant, it's my favorite. This year we had breakfast and lunch and the sandwiches were amazing. I highly recommend a stop at Murchie's read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Our breakfast - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Service is lacking. Stood at the head of the line for several minutes while several employees ignored me. A young couple walked up next to me and one of the girls walked up and immediately waited on them. Murchie's....you need to train your staff! read more

Tried Murchie's for the first time on our mini vacation to Victoria. Great shop ! Great lunch foods as well. We shared a salad @ sandwich. They were tasty & right temp. We also tried a few desserts & cold coffee drinks- delicious. scones were awesome also. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Barcelona sandwich, Greek salad & cold latte & cold tea - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I wish I had visited Murchie's the first few times I visited Victoria. Only on this recent visit did I hear about it through my sister in law. I am one to prefer tea over coffee so this was just heaven for me. On my first visit, I ordered the Victoria fog (a twist on the London fog, with hints of lavender flavor) and pastries. The next day -yes, the next day- we returned and I ordered more pastries. To down the pastries, I ordered a spring tea drink that was absolutely divine. You best bet that I will be enjoying a cup when I return home as they also sell pre packaged teas. read more

Murchie's Tea & Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Delicious breakfast sandwich. The eggs are were so fluffy, but that did mean it fell apart pretty daily. Great danishes and tea.

Loooveeeee the sandwiches, but the cheesecake tasted a bit flavorless. The creme Brulés were extremely good tho. I've had better iced lattes, it was a bit too milky for me. I would always come back for the sandwiches however. read more

If you love tea, do not miss this place. It's gorgeous inside. The staff are attentive and extremely knowledgeable. The bakery case full of treats will fill your heart with joy. And then you can smell hundreds of varieties of tea to take home. Hands down, the best tea shop I've ever visited. read more

We stopped into Murchie's Tea & Coffee during our day trip to Victoria Canada. To start off with the great, their pear strudel was amazing. Flakey, sweet, and filling it was exactly what we were looking for. The more disappointing part of the meal was the chicken pot pie whose crust had an odd taste to it and both wasn't seasoned or warm enough. The service was friendly and prompt, and visually the presentation on the tray was beautiful so next time we'll just stick with their sweets. read more

I actually found this place because I was looking forctea on a Wednesday morning and fell in love with their pastries