Located next to Chinatown, we stopped by this local bakery while exploring the area. They offer a great selections of desserts, cheesecakes, pies etc, but we decided to try the Nanaimo bar, a classic no-bake Canadian dessert. It was delicious and definitely worth trying if you never had these before. On the side note, I found it pretty funny the cafe has a surprisingly high-tech restroom lock where they buzz you in from behind the counter. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Quaint neighborhood bakery next to Chinatown. We tried the local Nanaimo bar and it was pretty tasty! read more

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This is our go to place to relax after walking atound DT Victoria for a coffee and dessert. The service is professional and friendly, local vibe and the food is really good. We always take at least 6-8 Nanaimo Bars home with us, the Cheesecake is amazing and all the other cakes are just as good. read more

Nanaimo bars are one of my favorite foods and I wasn't able to find them on a recent trip to Vancouver. Thankfully this weekend I was in Victoria for a project and found QV Cafe and bakery, which had them! They were open late so I stopped by after dinner and picked one up. They're GIANT! Like the size of my hand, and only 5 CAD. I was thrilled. The were just as good as I remembered. Sadly I didn't get to go back before I left this morning, but I would absolutely go back. Indoor and outdoor seating, close to the marina and across the street from Chinatown. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Clean layers on this Nanaimo Bar. - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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August 9, 2025 Great little cafe and bakery next to China Town. They have indoor and outdoor patio seating. We sat outdoors with our pup. You order at the cash register and they bring out your food. Service was good. We got an eggs Benedict and bacon and egg sandwich. Both meals were tasty and reasonably priced. read more

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Very good coffee, we had regular and latte. We are coffee lovers and that coffee was really good. I had a cheese cake. The base is very tasty. The white cream on the top is too sweet. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Cheese cake - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Solid place, have had both their cheesecake and muffins and both were amazing. Cheesecake is very rich so if you don't think you can handle it definitely share, muffin was crazy good and huge so that was fun. I have spent a couple six hour long sessions there to study and they have been very welcoming. Not many outlets but other than that decor is nice and there's lots of windows to people watch out of. They also have lunch food and though I haven't tried any yet it always looks amazing so definitely have a taste of that if you go hungry read more

Nice late-night stop. So nice to have a dessert place open late. We had the Nanaimo Cheesecake, the Coconut Cream cheesecake, and a Nanaimo Bar. All were great, didn't disappoint. Our group's favorite was the Nanaimo Cheesecake. All the good flavors of the Nanaimo Bar, but with the extra touch of cheesecake. So yum! read more

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A fantastic selection of food! We had the veggie eggs benny, buttermilk pancakes, oatmeal, and a gluten free muffin! A large outdoor patio across the street from China Town. The staff is very friendly! read more

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Not a good cafe latte. Lady behind the counter seemed very oriented on the rules, mostly aimed at keeping the homeless at bay and ensuring that the orders are received at a particular spot of the counter. The cakes and baked goods looked tasty but did not sample. read more

I get the idea that Q V is a come for local convenience type of place. Dessert selection at night? Yes! In between meal munchies? Yes! Not in the mood for fast food and still want easy cafe vibes? Also, yes! What brought me here was actually the cute dome bubbles in their outdoor patio (thanks to Covid). I'm such a news-nerd, having seen stories about these, of course I wanted to sit and eat in a bubble. It was late on Sunday evening and most of the quick food places were closed because of limited hours. Enter Q V Cafe & Bakery, shining so bright on the corner as we walked by. People were inside, that's a good sign in my books. So we ordered lasagna and mint chocolate cheesecake. A meal for the queens. The two of us actually split the lasagna, because we weren't too hungry but still knew it was around eating time. It was good, no frills and satisfying. Then we both dug into this slice of aqua mint chocolate chip cheesecake. Did it fill all of my minty fantasies? Yes, it sure did. I like Q V because it seems like an old reliable, and isn't that what we all need in our lives? read more

Delicious spinach and cheese calzones with soft dough and a good filling to crust ratio. The other items looked delicious as well and I'd definitely go back. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We tried the coconut cream pie and turtle cheesecake, both were delicious. Bought them as takeout and came in convenient packaging that kept them upright. Nice little cafe with lots of seating. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Coconut cream pie and turtle cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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I was in the mood for something sweet the other day and went in to see what they had. I walked out with a slice of one of the best cheesecakes I've tasted in years. Delicious!! read more

Why nobody told me about the Mt. Everest chocolate cake? The whole slice is only 7.85. I am chocolate wasted! read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I added an extra star because the woman working the till seemed really sweet but the place was just filthy , we ordered food off the menus and went to go sit down at one of the tables which was dirty ... but so was every other table , not one of them was passably clean, which makes you wonder how the food is prepared , not only that but the counter in the back was also cluttered with dirty dishes and all the serving counters were covered in crumbs and food despite it not being busy. When we asked the woman to clean the table she brought out a dirty cloth and did a messy job washing it . We ended up just leaving half way through our meals questioning how clean the food prep had been. Cute place but at the cost of possible food poisoning from poor food prep of vacation just didn't seem worth it . read more

Ambience mediocre -- but the best chocolate cake I've had, ever! Delicious chocolate cake and a good selection of coffee and tea. Worth a late-night snack stop. read more

After finishing dinner at Varsha, I wanted something sweet so I pulled out my phone and Yelped nearby desserts. This place was only a block away and open until 10 p.m. Unfortunately, their selection of desserts is limited that late at night and I only had a few choices. While it wouldn't be my first choice, the coconut cream pie was light and fluffy. I'm a sucker for cream pies but would have preferred a banana or chocolate to coconut but still the cool, creamy texture hit the spot. The slice was more than enough for dessert and I continued to snack on it throughout the weekend in Victoria. Whenever I needed a bite of something sweet, I could just pull this treat out of the fridge and indulge in a bite or two. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Coconut cream pie - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I was waiting for a friend on the edge of downtown right around 11 am and was wondering where I should sit down to read. I passed by Starbucks and was about to head in when I looked back and saw Q V... instantly, I changed my path and walked over to the Cafe instead. Once I was inside, I saw the massive selection of food and knew that I had to get something so I went with a good mixture of sweet and savoury: the French Toast with sausages on the side. I also got a large coffee, which I have to warn you, is about the size of a soup bowl (not complaining though, I have a miiinor caffeine addiction). I headed outside to get a patio table in the sun and to read my book while my food came and was able to score one right by the edge of the patio with the ability to shift into the sun and shade whenever I pleased, as I could move a bit to be under the umbrella. Honestly, that experience alone was enough to make me love the place. When I got my french toast, it came out as four pretty large pieces coated in powdered sugar with two sausages on the side. I had a perfect amount of syrup for all of the pieces of toast and honestly, I could barely finish the dish! Good thing I had time to kick back, read my book, and finish my cauldron of coffee before I had to get up and walk anywhere. ;) Oh ALSO, they have massive pieces of NANAIMO BAR CHEESECAKE. Like what. You can absolutely guarantee that I'll be back to get a piece of that, on a day where I have no intentions of walking (or rolling) anywhere else. read more

Their House Benny is the best Benny I've had in awhile. The addition of tomatoes and bacon gives it added depth of flavour (and who doesn't like bacon). The chunky Yukon potato hash browns is pretty perfect too. Two thumbs up for breakfast! read more

We were traveling around Chinatown in Victoria. We wanted to eat something simple and came to this cafe & bakery. There was a wide variety of drinks and sweets/pastries. This cafe & bakery had a great location and funky interior design. We ordered an iced coffee, Italian fizz and a chocolate milkshake as well as a chocolate oatmeal cookie, a slice of banana and pecan loaf and a couple of cappuccino and chocolate muffins. All of them tasted okay, but not great. The servers were friendly and took great care of our orders. We only enjoyed the great customer service part, but not the food unfortunately. We would not want to come back again. read more

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Only come here for desserts for take out. Great selection but i think its a little expensive. 1 slice of cake is $7.25. I guess thats inflation for you read more

We were trying to get in to Jam cafe on a weekday and thought there might not be a line. But when we got there there was a long line at 10:30 AM. Since we were heading to Buschart garden after brunch we saw QV cafe was nearby and went in. After ordering we noticed the ambiance was not great inside and were thinking of owl waving but decided to stay to try the food. Glad we did, the food was great, we ordered the Benny, Pancake and French Toast. We highly recommend the Benny and the Pancake which were both awesome. Specifically the biscuit on the Benny and the pancake were top notice. Give it a shot and you won't be disappointed. read more

Quiet little cafe, stopped in for burgers and sandwiches and was surprised that they offer gluten free bread, had the turkey sandwich which is very customizable and an oat milk latte which was good as well read more

Possibly the worst Coffee in BC. Avoid it at all costs. The dessert I had was very good, but a Café needs at the very least serviceable coffee to call itself a Café. It was beyond disappointing that they would be willing to serve something so horribly watered down to their customers. read more

What a great little place! We were looking for a dessert, and they did not disappoint. We were a little wary looking in from the outside, but it wound up being a quaint/quirky place. We wound up having a slice of pumpkin pie (completely loaded up with whipped cream) and enjoyed every bite. It was hard to choose a dessert since so many looked delicious. Didn't have any of the meal foods but the menu looked good and inexpensive. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Pumpkin pie with mucho whipped cream. - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Nice spot for breakfast! Prices are a little lower than the other nearby places. Eggs benny was great. Coffee was good. Service was nice! Seemed like a hangout spot for lots of locals read more

QV's cheesecakes and Everest chocolate cake are divine! The staff are so friendly. I 1000% recommend this cafe!

QV's is probably my favorite hangout in Victoria, as little as I get out these days. Great staff, great food (I recommend their breakfasts and the homestyle cheeseburger with yam fries), not so great location but it's worth it. Sitting outside with a milkshake is a great way to spend a Summer day. Contrary to popular belief, they aren't open 24 hours. Back before the new owners took over they were, not anymore despite what you might read in outdated travel books. Oh, and they have the best juke box on the Island. read more

If you live in Victoria, or even visit Victoria, you need to make a stop at QV's. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but trust me, you will not regret venturing into this funky little cafe. The shop is adorable, never too busy, and conveniently situated downtown so you can visit on your next lunch break. Amazing food, and amazing prices. The menu is unique and diverse. + so many vegetarian options + the cakes are UNREAL + portions are HUGE for what you pay Without fail, every time I visit I end up getting at least three plates of food and two desserts. Good thing they have takeout containers! read more

Their Nanaimo bars are delicious, found this place sometime last year. Very sweet but the combination of the cream filling with the silky chocolate is devine. This time we tried the Nanaimo cheesecake and a strawberry shake. Both were very rich. We have also tried the My. Everest chocolate cake which is also very delicious, definitely one to share and have a glass of milk with. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Nanamo cheesecake :p - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This place has great food and no wait! Not certain why people would wait in line for an hour at some other local places that are crowded. We ate at John's cafe our first day here and my arm was nearly touching the man at the next table. Warning their small size drinks are quite large. read more

My wife and I went there yesterday afternoon without checking on Yelp. The staff who took care of us were super friendly, we ordered two Angus beef burgers with French fries and a coffee. Food came out just a few minutes and they were delicious, coffee was mild but good quality. This is a great little bistro for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Next we will be on their super great looking cheesecakes. read more

When I went to Victoria, BC for Spring Break, I went to QV Bakery + Cafe that's really close to Chinatown and...I felt like trying something new because you know I love being adventurous!...So... I tried their ROOT BEER CHEESECAKE.....and I was worried that it would taste really weird but no....it was heavenly! I loved it sooo much:) Five stars because the cheesecake was very smooth and it wasn't sugary which I liked. I wish I took a picture! I really like how this cafe has this FUNKY vibe to it..very playful and fun and its a very casual place with an edge. Great staff! I hope I can find a dessert place this good in Los Angeles that serves something AWESOME like ROOT BEER CHEESECAKE! WILL RETURN to this great place. I am not associated with them in any way but I think you should give tips. They make really good stuff! PS: In Los Angeles, my favorite place to get cake is Cake House in Sawtelle, but QV bakery offers more variety and original stuff. So, Cake House in LA and QV Bakery in Victoria, BC. read more

You know what? I'm gonna write nice things about this place AGAIN. I want an ROTD for this one in Victoria's Yelp even though I live in Seattle. There. I said it. I love this place. Everytime I go in there with Beth we talk with their employees like they're friends of ours and their chocolate cake is FUCKING KILLER. I bet I can't get an ROTD on a review that has curse words but I felt like cursing right then. read more

How have I not reviewed QV yet? I am an a-hole. an A-HOLE, I tell you. Located kitty-corner (or "catty-corner", if you're my weird-ass boyfriend) from the Harmonious Gates to Victoria's small-yet-awesome Chinatown, QV Cafe and Bakery beckons like a beacon of goodness. Want something savoury? They have pizza and pasta and quiche and salads and the like. All good. Want something sweet? I recently had an amazing cupcake the size of my head (unless my trainer asks). They have good cheesecake, rice krispie treats, pie, cookies. My boyfriend had banana cream pie and it had real banana and was fantastic. Hot drink? Covered. Delicious coffee, hot chocolate, espresso, teas. Cold drink? Um...I'm sure they have it. Okay, I don't actually know, but I'd put money on it. Music? Jukebox. Late hours? Check. Space? Check. Always somewhere to sit. Good staff? Check. Friendly, knowledgeable, hipster kids ACTUALLY nerdy enough (instead of "ironic nerdy") to be genuinely friendly, nice, decent human beings. Cool space, colourful, in a converted gas station, with a mural on the wall outside? Check. I love it here. read more

This one time a few years ago I got my arm caught in a machine that folds boxes. Luckily there wasn't any serious injury, but it was still pretty unpleasant and my arm was completely purple for like ten days. I mention this because it's an example of how something could always be worse, but how something could also always be better. I've tried to have breakfast here a couple of times, but one time the toast tasted funny, and IIRC they have limited options for how you can have your eggs. I mean, it's not rocket science, right? Either you offer eggs prepared to order, or you don't. When I was there the options were scrambled, scrambled, or scrambled. And the hipster staff were all kinds of meh and indifferent. There are so many good breakfast places in Vic, so I don't need to go back. If this was the only place in town I'd probably just go back to that machine and put my head in it. read more

QV's is my favourite place to eat in Victoria. Period. Their food is cheap and delicious, the decor is funky and charming, and in the summertime they open the would-be garage doors and let the sun and air in. It was better when they were 24 hours, but they are still open pretty late in the Summer. The perfect pre/during/after club coffee/food location! read more

We decided to stop by while exploring Chinatown and it was a pretty good choice! We got the Nanaimo bar cheesecake which was yummy except for the fact that it had coconut in the crust..... Unfortunately I don't like coconut but I had no idea that it was there. If you like coconut then you'll love it though! The cheesecake part was booomb and it was covered in a layer of chocolate. You can never go wrong with chocolate. Never. read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

We ventured here on American Thanksgiving in hopes of some dessert. The pumpkin cheesecake was amazing and definitely satisfied our craving. Very pleasant staff and good prices. We'll visit again! read more

QV Cafe & Bakery - Delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia