We stopped here after going to Butchart Gardens. Cute little atmosphere: there are roadside picnic…read moretables with views of the farm fields. You walk up to order and then snag your food once they call your name. We ordered 2 harvest burgers, a Central Sandwich and a kids hot dog. The hamburgers and all the ingredients are very fresh, but not super flavorful. The sandwich though, is totally worth the trip. The double smoked ham is almost bacon like and the jam gives the right amount of sweetness. It was absolutely delicious. If we come back to the area I would totally come back to order another.

AMAZING food! The vegan options are tasty, and the kombucha is so good! I appreciate the packaging…read moreis all compostable, and that the ingredients are organic. Tasty stuff, friendly staff, and great farm views. 10/10 recommend!

Great food. Reasonable. Wish there was table service and not just take out. Reasonable parking for…read moretake out and very friendly staff.

I give a five star rating based on owner friendliness alone. I got take out as the restaurant is…read morenot open due to staff shortages. I have yet to taste the food but will as soon as I get home! More reviews to follow. The food smells divine. (Later) Well I had the food and was disappointed with one of the dishes (Seafood and Vegetables chow funn). I won't order it again! All noodles with a smattering of seafood and vegetables. All for the outrageous price of 17.95! The honey garlic pork was ok. Nothing to write home about. Not sure if I will give them another try or not! It's out of my way to travel by bus and so far, I'm not impressed.

This is a great lunch / coffee / breakfast spot in the amazing views pier spot that was previously…read moreBlues Bayou. We recently went for two lunches with our 3 young kids. What we tried and enjoyed: - Egg & bacon english muffin sandwiches ~$5.25 - Breakfast burrito ~$11 - Chicken burrito ~$9 - Iced matcha with oat -- my only complaint is I didn't love their oat milk - Cappucino - Bagel sandwich with spicy ham, cheese, and other toppings - Gluten free coconut bar Great options for a good price and the employees were super nice too. And they have two clean bathrooms -- always a plus especially with young kids!

Early, quiet Sunday morning and this was lovely. The woman behind the counter was thoughtful and…read morethe sausage roll was delicious and a little spicy. We sat watching the gulls fly by enjoying the food and the location. Coffee was great as was the tropical green tea.

Came back for another try, food was great again! Tried the Roma Panini and Triple Chocolate Cake…read morewhich were both awesome. Staff are super friendly and provide a good service! Restaurant is nice and clean inside with indoor and outdoor seating!

Driving through the area and needed a little something to fuel up. Tonolli's is a small cafe with…read moreabout a dozen tables. Many are surrounded by bench sets and lots of pillows, a nice place to relax and have your breakfast or lunch. They have several baked goods to choose from including gluten free. After an internal struggle on which item to order, I went with the French baked eggs to go. There was a large slice of ham topped with Brie, white truffle sauce, mozzarella, eggs and a slice of tomato. Also comes with toast with choice of sourdough or multigrain. Great meal and got me ready for the rest of the day visiting Victoria!

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.

Ahhh what a beautiful garden over 100 years old!…read more The feeling I got walking in and seeing the sunken garden for the first time really felt like something straight out of the book "the secret garden". Expansive, exciting to explore the different paths and the abundance of daffodils and beautiful flowers was such a dream. We spent some time walking through the gardens and the grounds also took afternoon tea at their restaurant. Really beautiful experience with fresh orchids near the window and the beautiful greenhouse setting on a drizzly day felt so enchanting. Thank you garden staff for taking such good care of the place and making it so beautiful!

As a former British colony, afternoon tea in Canada should not be missed…read more You do not need to go to a fancy hotel or pay almost $100 or more per person to get the full experience of this cherished British custom. Even surrounded by the beauty of the rose garden on one side and the Italian garden on the other side, tea at the Dining Room outdoor patio was a reasonable 52.50CAD = $38.12 per person. English trifle, ginger scone with strawberry preserve and clotted cream, savory sandwiches and delicacies, homemade sweets and a pot each of Butchart Garden exclusive Bachelor Button and Teaberry Blend, this tea for two was enough for four. We were lucky arriving after the lunch rush so was able to get a seat even without reservations since it was a last-minute decision passing by when we were hungry. Would recommend making reservations if this a must do for you.

Came in for Thanksgiving; it was warm and cozy. Welcoming environment; the seafood chowder was…read moreflavorful and not fishy! The yam fries with the aioli and size of vinegar was perfect to balance my organic beef hamburger. The service was nice and the view was perfect. My family had the fish and chips special and all said it had the right texture and right amount of fish. Just ensure you don't come when the nearby school gets out (around 2:15) or you could be stuck in some traffic.

The friendly service and great food makes this place a must visit‼Don't forget the homemade Keylime…read morepie for dessert‼

20 YEARS OF LOYALTY DESTROYED: A $95.50 DISASTER AND THE PIZZA THAT FORGOT ITS PINEAPPLE…read moreAfter two decades--two decades!--of proudly proclaiming Keating Pizza made the best pies on Vancouver Island, I am forced to write this retraction, a bitter epitaph to a love affair with quality crust and fresh ingredients. My recent experience was nothing short of a spectacular failure, a betrayal of the standard I had foolishly come to guarantee. I placed an order for two medium Take-and-Bake pizzas on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, specifically intending to transport them across the country to showcase your supposed excellence in Alberta. I paid the premium price--a shocking $95.50 for two take-and-bakes--and expected perfection. What I received was culinary chaos. The issues started with a bewildering pickup experience. I arrived early for my 4:30 PM scheduled time, only to be told the pizzas were already "ready" at 3:45 PM. Was my order made hours in advance, compromising the quality of the dough before it even hit the freezer? I requested they be refrigerated, paid the exorbitant fee, and was then handed two Extra Large pizzas instead of the requested two medium. The size difference was substantial for two people, and I wasted precious ferry time waiting for the order to be remade. The true horror, however, unfolded when we finally baked them. The Ham & Pineapple pie was an existential question mark. The crust was not thin; it was a pathetic, virtually transparent membrane--a fragile ghost of the hearty dough I remember. Most offensively, this so-called "Pineapple" pizza contained not a single piece of pineapple. It was a plain ham pizza, offensively priced, and utterly inedible due to the structural integrity of a damp napkin. The Meat-lovers was marginally better, in the way that a broken leg is better than a severed limb, but the crust was still a poor, substandard imitation of your former glory. Keating Pizza, you didn't just fail to meet an expectation; you actively humiliated me. I was forced to retract years of boasting, replacing praise with apologetic excuses for the absolute garbage that emerged from my oven. For $95.50, I received a dose of profound disappointment and one pizza that should have never left your kitchen. You need to look closely at your current operations. If this is the new standard, the legend of the "best pizza on Vancouver Island" is over.

It's almost too good. Sliced so big one fills me. I'm 265 and work my butt off carrying heavy…read morethings. But then slices heavy as a mo fo.

I hate to give a bad review but this was my first time at Adriana's and I'm not sure if I will be…read moreback. I grabbed the chicken empanadas and there was almost no filling in them whatsoever and the taste was very very bland, not at what I was expecting or used to, the only good thing was the side salad.

Loved this spot. No seating to eat in but elk lake is just down the road and plenty of parks around…read moreto eat at. The food is authentic, fair priced and delicious. The service was kind and fast. This place warms my heart so go here if you're craving Hispanic food. The chorizo taco was mediocre, go for the fried fish instead, or if you're there before 2pm take the Burris pork special. Otherwise you can buy premade meals to go.