Food is good. Coffee is awesome. Nice little shop, easy to find. Parking is plentiful and free.read more

Great selections of pastries and great variety of coffee selections (e.g. latte and cappuccino).read more

Nice community cafe with good coffee. Nothing fancy but nice comfy vibes. Will be coming backread more

I live in Victoria and this is one of my favourite cafes. I love all that they offer, service is…read morefantastic and food is always tasty. No surprises here, I would definitely recommend this place to anybody visiting BC

A hidden gem in Gordon Head. Coffee is great, the chai lattes are especially good too. However, the…read morepineapple coconut muffins are simply outstanding. I get them twice a week! Staff are relaxed and friendly. The owner is a character and enjoys getting to know all his regular customers. This is the only coffeeshop you'll want to relax at in the area.

Excellent coffee, friendly staff, inviting atmosphere. The owner knows his coffees and can advise…read moreabout recipes that will work with the equipment you have at home.

Absolutely stunning!! We are so blown away this spot! Our food was so fresh and delicious!…read more The service was just as great as the food! Everyone was so nice and helpful. The grounds are beautiful. You can smell the flowers from the patio. 10 out of 10!!

Charlotte & Quail is a hidden gem that delivers everything you could want in a brunch spot…read morebeautiful atmosphere, friendly service, and food that's both beautifully presented. Great menu options. We really enjoyed the patio and it was a beautiful sunny day. We tried the mushroom on toast and the Harvest pie and both were amazing! The pancakes are a MUST They're so good. Highly recommend The staff were warm and attentive, Charlotte & Quail is a must-visit.

A hidden gem on the scenic road to Butchart Gardens and the city's observatory…read more Unique and delicious treats and drinks. I had a shredded chicken sandwich on focaccia bread and a hibiscus iced tea with cane sugar, which were both excellent. Got an Italian cinnamon roll for someone that I was told was also wonderful.- The staff were very kind and helpful, especially Taylor who made perfect recommendations on both the food and drinks. Highly recommend a visit!

If you're wanting some delish gelato, pastries, sandwich or coffee, MOSI is the spot! We decided to…read morepop by on our way home and it didn't disappoint. Great ambiance and service! There was no line up when we got in but I did notice a queue once we were inside. It's a cool spot! People rave about this place for the gelato and pastries and they're not wrong! It's tasty! Secured some of the goods, we got a croissant, lavender shortbread, cruffin, carrot cake and I also bought some coffee beans. The pistachio gelato was the highlight. They also have a fridge filled with some ravioli and soups etc! Good idea highly recommend this spot! Plus they have tons of parking spots

We've been coming to Friday Harbor for years as a stop along our annual sailing vacation. Today, on…read morea whim, I stopped in at Leaven and asked if they could do any of their menu items dairy-free. They literally all got together and came up with an off-menu crepe that was amazing! The care and concern shown was fantastic. And, to top it off, the shop owner (?) came up and handed me a peach pastry that is vegan saying "It's not often that dairy-free people get to enjoy a sweet." We were so impressed that all of the allergy-free members of our party immediately ordered breakfast! Go here and support this business!

Lox crepe had a good ratio of lox to cream cheese and arugula/picked onions. The quiche (tomato and…read morepesto) was ever so slightly overcooked to my preference. Service was 5/5 very friendly. Bus your own table type of place. Drip coffee was standard. Does get a long line that fluctuates with ferry arrival times. We had about 5 people ahead of us and waited about 10 minutes to order. Brioche looked good and seemed to be popular; not really a brioche person so didn't get it.

Saint cecillia is the best coffee shop in Victoria in my opinion. I really liked their drink,…read moreambience and service. What I got: Matcha latte Matcha latte flavor was strong and form was just perfect. Very bold and so delicious. I had it without any sugar, I really wanted to enjoy matcha latte itself. The same quality as what I had in japan. Excellent latte. Kanelbullar - Cardamom bun, cinnamon sugar filling. Dough was very soft and chewy. I really enjoyed this item, too. I love their ambience and recommend to sit counter bar on the second floor. I will revisit here on the next Victoria trip!

Food - ok matcha + yuzu i thought was going to be weird but i wanted to give it a try and the 5…read morestars is literally because i loved this drink so much i would go back here just for this drink. one of my fav matcha drinks ever. Service - friendly. we got our stuff to go, so not a whole lot to experience in our short trip. Ambiance - very cute area. lots of people chilling and hanging out for a while.

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.

We were looking for a lunch spot near the Butchart Gardens that was gluten-free friendly and…read moredecided to try the Azure Pier Cafe. It's situated in the Brentwood Bay in a cute spot with a fairly large patio overlooking the harbour. The menu was not huge but there were a number of gluten-free options that were delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a spot for lunch.

Azure has an amazing view of the marina/harbour and doggies are allowed on the patio…read more I didn't want a big meal, so ordered the Dynamite Tostado ($10) with an extra side of prawns ($6). The tostado was supposed to come with prawns, but I only got six in total and they were very hard and overcooked. There was also a very small amount of avocado on the crispy tortilla. I asked if the dish could be prepared again but was told that is how they serve it. Definitely wouldn't order that again, but will try a few other things as the experience of sitting on the deck with such a great view is very special! The server was very professional and nice.

This place is a charming cafe located in Friday Harbor…read more The food and drinks here were absolutely spectacular. We ordered a few lattes made with their in-house syrups, and every single one of them was incredible. We loved them so much we went back for them again and again over the weekend we were there. We also tried their chorizo burrito and donuts, which were both outstanding. I honestly want to go back to the island just to eat here again! The ambiance of the place is awesome. It is super kid-friendly outside, featuring a wonderful yard with plenty of toys and things to do, which makes it incredibly relaxing for families. To top it all off, the staff was incredibly nice, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visits. I highly, highly recommend checking out Medio Cafe if you are anywhere near the San Juan Islands. It was so good, and it's an absolute must-visit spot that we will definitely keep coming back to!

I'm genuinely surprised by the nearly 5-star rating based on our experience…read more We visited around 1:30 PM and were told that hot food was no longer being served. We then tried to order a salad, and were told that oh also that wasn't available. honestly felt like they just didn't feel like making anything. The only real option left was smoothies and açaí bowls. We ended up ordering three açaí bowls for the kids and a smoothie. At around $15 per bowl, the portions were shockingly small--only about a quarter full with five banana slice and three strawberries. one bowl was missing almond butter. The protein* smoothie couldn't be made properly because they were out of the protein powder. They offered to substitute collagen instead - not the same thing but ok. no discount. no acknowledgement. I understand that restaurants run out of items occasionally, but between most of the menu being unavailable, the outrageous price for the quality of the output, missing ingredients, and the complete lack of an apology or acknowledgment, this was a very disappointing experience.