Best sandwich my husband ever had he said. Loved mine too!…read moreFast friendly and fabulous.

Excellent sandwiches and coffee. We got the farmhouse classic and the tuna melt and both were so…read moredelicious! The peppers in the tuna melt really take it to another level. We loved the caramel latte- absolutely delicious. The staff is also very kind. They have a nice patio area which was awesome to sit and take in the sunshine. Will definitely make this one of our habitual spots to stop in Victoria!

the food here is of high quality and what we had was delicious. it became our go to while there,…read morefriendly (as it was everywhere) and not too expensive.

My son loved it. I thought it was pretty good. He had a bowl with broccoli salad & kale salad +…read morerosemary chicken. I had the Moroccan chicken which was ok. We went back & I had the tomato soup which was better. Location is great for people watching & prices are reasonable.

Homemade chai! Unsweetened! So tasty!…read more If you want a huge croissant, they have them! They also have a soup of the day and light sandwiches. Service by the barista was excellent. Enough seats inside and outside but not enough if there is a huge crowd!

Found this nice modern cafe when walking from downtown to the cruise port…read more If you follow the Aura signs you'll end up right outside this cafe. They have an interesting selection of sandwiches and bakery items. If you want a croissant, you'd better be hungry as they are huge. I ordered a soy latte and it was very smooth. I'm always happy when my coffee is not bitter. The girl behind the counter was very personable and answered all my questions. A friendly cafe right behind the hotel lobby.

As visitors to Victoria, we found this market clean, well-stocked, and with friendly staff. We got…read morewhat we needed, including ready-made items we can take back to the hotel to heat up such as pizza etc. A little pricey but convenience makes it all worth it!

Produce was very good but gentleman at the counter was friendly but quickly took my American money…read moreand gave me change in Canadian and it rushed me out. I got taken for a couple of bucks on the exchange rate and it was clearly intentional. I said I would rather use my credit card now. He said no the transaction was already gone through. Cheated me. Buyer beware

A very popular bakery in downtown Victoria, and it's easy to see why. We stopped by for pastries…read moreand coffee. The shop itself is quite small, with only couple seats along the wall. Everything in the display case looked delicious, but we decided on the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry, the pistachio ganash tart and the pork & fennel sausage roll. The pistachio tart was fresh with a rich nutty flavor, though it took a little finesse to eat because the filling kept wanting to spill out. My favorite was the lychee raspberry & rosewater pastry. It was flaky, with a delicate sweetness from the fruits and a subtle floral note from the rosewater. You can really taste the dedication in these pastries. I'd recommend going early in the day as many of their items tend to sell out quick.

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.

I was looking for places to eat during lunch time around downtown Victoria. It was really hard to…read moredecide as everything sounds really good. Based on the recommendations of the staff there, I ended up getting the steak & frites that come with a dip. They cook pretty fast. My hoagie was great. The fries gave a nice crispy but soft texture. The dip completed the dish, I think the bread would be too dry without the dip. It was good! Lunch specials are from Monday to Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM and you can get half a hoagies plus fries for $16. They have regular fries or beef tallow fries. They do take Amex.

Great food friendly service. Got the sweet ricotta square pizza and we loved it. They came out and…read moregave us some house made sauces for dipping.

Dinner with friends and 2 breakfasts over 2 days. Two of us had the seafood pasta with cream sauce…read more It could have used a bit more garlic and perhaps a bit more seafood but it was very tasty. This is a great place to eat late because they are open until 10PM. Service was good and we enjoyed eating out outside. Breakfasts are very large. I ordered the deluxe poutine and could only eat about half of it. We have eaten here on previous trips and the food and service are consistent.

food? on fire service? aggressive…read moreambiance? trash! all i wanted to do was have a nice calming dinner with my family when the waitress told me that she didn't like my "vibe" (whatever that meant) and said that she was going to sit us next to a beehive, when i asked her not to she spit on me. i was about to leave but my son really wanted to eat here specifically so alas i stayed. the food we ordered came out literally on fire, even the dessert (which was ice cream). this whole experience is absolute garbage , NEVER come here!

Exceptional deli. Myriad imported Italian pastas, tins of sauces, chili's, fantastic cheeses, deli…read moremeats, breads, olives and cold cooler of various cheeses for lasagna etc. Over the top thick and delicious sandwiches, dishes of hot lunch pastas, cold drinks. Happy and efficient staff. The midday queue out to the street says "this place is #1" .... highly recommend

what a hidden gem! i'm surprised there aren't more reviews. this space is a deli/cafe/grocery…read morestore. they have a decent amount of seating, i would say they can fit about 12 people and there is some outdoor seating as well. we browsed their shelves while waiting for the sandwiches which was a good time killer. the staff was so kind and quick. one woman stood out to me. i didn't catch her name but you might be able to guess who i'm talking about if you walk in. she is welcoming and hilarious. she told us to holler when we were ready, and after the sandwich was assembled, she announced "ann you're in the grill!" she absolutely went above and beyond. our interaction was the highlight of my morning. i got the firenze and it was delicious. all the flavors blended together seamlessly and i love the texture of the bread. it was such a tough choice because all the sandwiches sounded so good, but this was a great decision. i would say my only critique is that i wish the meat was more evenly distributed, but that's hard to achieve when the prosciutto naturally falls out when you take a bite. overall, i would totally recommend coming here for a quick lunch or breakfast! such amazing service and staff. thank you!!

I've been to Heron Rock a handful of times now over several years and it's always been such a…read morestaple brunch spot! The bennys are my fave. Today we had the smoked salmon benny half order with a fresh salad and my hubby on the Dungeness crab and prawn benny with the roasted potato's and onions. We were very pleased with both. What I love most about the Benny is their hollandaise sauce - so lemony and light and they put the perfect amount on each - ie not drenched but nicely poured. The staff is super nice and overall the place feels homey. You also aren't waiting in lines to get good brunch which is always a bonus especially coming from Vancouver where everyone and their dog is going for brunch and lining up. This spot is very unassuming and kind of hidden behind the building. Highly recommend! They also have a cute patio if you're feeling some sunshine!

We're kicking ourselves for not taking photos of the beautiful food! While visiting Victoria for a…read morelong weekend to celebrate my husband's birthday, this restaurant turned out to be the highlight of our entire culinary trip--and we've eaten very well while visiting from our home, just a ferry ride away. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The staff and management were warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We had reserved in advance and asked for a booth and the manager gave these 2 old guys a fantastic booth by the window, which made the evening even more special. A memorable dining experience with outstanding food and service. Highly recommended!

7/2/19 I did not by anything in here today, but I have been…read moreso close to this store and not even known it. Maybe tomorrow we will stop by and have some breakfast. The store looks warm and inviting. The drink size beverages are small from what I saw. I will see if any of is appealing to me tomorrow. As of now, I will remember the friendly face I saw when my wife was buying a sandwich. The staff seem more friendlier than Rosie The Riveter from Blue Dog Cafe.

Customer service needs improvement. The store itself it is…read morenicely situated across off the ferry so they need to have a better variety-of cold and hot sandwiches. Also more soup varieties. The store and nice and clean and you have inside and outside seating