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Best soft serve I have ever had!…read more We stopped at Chocolate Favoris on an evening in mid May, when our cruise ship, Norwegian Bliss, docked in Victoria for the evening. We walked into the downtown area and browsed some shops. We decided to grab a sweet treat before walking back to our ship. After walking in and out of a few other ice cream shops, we noticed Chocolate Favoris and went in to check it out. We immediately noticed that this spot was different. All four of us ordered a different soft serve dessert and we were blown away. I had chocolate with hazelnut spread and hazelnut chocolate candies in a waffle cup. Amazing! We devoured our treats on the walk back to our ship and they were, by far, the best part of our short visit to Victoria and the best soft serve any of us had ever had. Highly recommend!

It was impossible not to notice Chocolats Favoris with its brightly colored display signs on the…read moreoutside and Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory vibes on the inside. They're a chocolate and candy shop (suprise!) with a smattering of chocolate-adjacent treats such as chocolate dipped soft-serve ice cream cones! I bought several packages of wrapped chocolates togo and tried their Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate dipped vanilla ice cream. As busy as they were, staff were efficient and friendly. The dipped cone was really good and the chocolates were pretty tasty.

Hazelnut Crunch

The baby - hazel nut kookie and dark chocolate dip.

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SH91 Dessert

3.9(20 reviews)

1.4 km

Friendly barista! We came in and got just a classic milk tea which was good. They have a few deals…read morethat you can't miss - buy a bubble waffle, get a free drink. And discounted thai tea. Free WiFi and restroom. Looks like a pleasant study spot.

I got a jasmine green milk tea & Thai tea with boba. The boba tastes like it was washed with water…read moreand was a bit too hard. Both tea drinks tased watered down and had an odd aftertaste. Service was good and quick. There is lots of seating.

09.04.23 interior

Brown sugar milk tea

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A Whole lime tea

BeaverTails - Victoria

4.4(94 reviews)

1.3 km

We were looking for a place to grab a sweet treat in Victoria and this did not disappoint!…read more When we first got into Victoria, we stopped by for lunch at BeaverTails and got the poutine. When we got back from an adventure at Butchart Gardens, we stopped by for dessert! We got the Hazel Amour and it was enough for us to share. There are so many offers and combinations that I could see us coming back here the next time we're back in BC. If you're staying in Victoria, this place gets a little crazier when the cruise ships are docked. There are only a few tables outside so it's perfect on a sunny day or if you plan to explore the city with a treat in hand.

Fun beaver tail shop. Tip: You can mix n match on a single tail. Tasted good if a little messy…read more Seating in common area nearby.

Avalanche BeaverTail

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Crust Bakery

4.4(238 reviews)

1.4 km

•$$$

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.

Farmer Ben's Egg Pastry with bacon, tomato, and rosemary

Raspberry, Lychee, Pistachio and Rosewater pastry - so good

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La Roux

4.5(92 reviews)

0.8 km

Great tasting coffee and pastry , not too crowded in the morning but limited menu. Nice cute corner…read morecafe.

La Roux was very bright and clean. The interior decor was beautiful and welcoming. It wasn't busy…read moreso seating was not an issue but might be if it is a busy time. The coffee was pretty good but not knock your socks off. The patisserie and pastries were pretty good but not as flavorful as I was expecting. The presentation was great. This is a great place to sit and chat with friends but the food was just ok.

Front area

Seating is limited but cozy, with a handful of small tables inside, black and white framed photos

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Lovely items for sale from different artists

Murchie's Tea & Coffee

4.2(436 reviews)

1.2 km

Everything!! Tea specials were amazing. I hade the Midnight Fog tea latte! The scone and cake…read moreselection was top notch and they were wonderful!

I love this place!! Best tea and coffee in the area. A…read moreplethora of delicious desserts and food. The store has a lot of tea (of course!) and cute items. One thing tone aware and i hope the owners consider- bring back the tin for the teas. Last time i came my teas came in tin cans not boxes or plastic bags however, i still bought several teas and other things.

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Love the little gift boxes of teas!!! - Dec 2023

Friends & Family Bake

4.9(51 reviews)

0.9 km

A mom and pop Filipino bakery tucked away in Fan Tan Alley. As soon as you walk by, you are greeted…read morewith the sweet smell of freshly baked pastries. We picked up couple of the ube pastries and pandan pastry. The breads are soft and fluffy, just what you'd expect from Asian style pastries. While I wish the flavors are stronger, these are still solid snacks, especially considering how affordable they are. If you're planning to try out some of their more popular items, come early as they tend to sell out.

Mom and pop Filipino bakery right in Chinatown. We tried their ube and pandan items; the flavor is…read morea bit less than I would like but they were a nice snack. Support local!

Ensaymada

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Family owned shop with excellent bakery.

QV Cafe & Bakery

3.9(81 reviews)

0.9 km

Located next to Chinatown, we stopped by this local bakery while exploring the area. They offer a…read moregreat 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.

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

Huge Nanaimo Bar

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Bon Macaron Patisserie

4.6(70 reviews)

1.3 km

What a great spot for treats!! The hardest part of this store is limiting yourself to make the…read moreflavor choices and not choose them all! The service is fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Every flavor is done well, so hard to limit your choices!!

I hardly have the words to describe how sublime their macarons are. If heaven were in a single…read morebite, this would be it. I ordered a pack of eight and gobbled down my four right outside the establishment. I chose mango habanero, Nutella, chocolate decadence, and pineapple mango. They were all divine, and the pineapple mango was my favorite. Service was a bit chilly, which surprised me. Perhaps the young woman at the counter was having a bad day. The store was easily accessible, clean, bright, and inviting. I'm in love!

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Snowy Village

4.5(2 reviews)

5.6 km

Snowy Village was great!! Wonderful fresh mango on the ice milk; delicious!! The Owner was very…read morefriendly and happy to share her unique dessert!! The shop was clean and comfortable; wish I could go there every weekend!!

My favourite dessert spot in Victoria! The owner is so sweet and truly gives the best service I've…read morehad here. I definitely recommend coming here!!!

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The Mano Bingsoo; so delicious and refreshing!

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