We have enjoyed picking up our bake goods from here for many years, but recently in the past 6…read moremonths we have noticed a change. It's not a good change at all, we have found some of the baked goods to be stale, found mold on the fruit buns and witnessed the short blond individual not using tongs while putting donuts out on the window display. That really turned us off, as everyone else used tongs. I can only assume is the related to the owners, plus we have noticed portions are smaller and some items looking not as fresh as before. The ambiance has changed and we miss the previous owners or parents that ran this bakery and enjoyed better goods in the past. It's sad when quality is gone.

This bakery was recommended, based on the awesome Nanaimo bars they have. Of course I had to try a…read morefew more things like mince tarts and butter tarts and fritter. The mince tart was delicious, and loaded with filling. Possibly the best Nanaimo bars I've had. Saving the butter tart for last later today. The prices are good here too. It was busy around the middle of the day, and apparently sometimes the lineup is down the street. It could be dangerous to live close to this bakery, ha ha.

A great coffee shop for quick bites before your ferry or just to start your day on the island…read more The place is 10' away from the ferry terminal and open quite early for people with early ferry ride. Their breakfast sandwich is fresh and delicious and they also have a tons of island food goods. They are known for their coffee and they also sells the coffee beans there. They do have sitting both inside and outdoor and if you have a dog, you could sit with your dog in their patio. They also have a small goat farm there that you can go see. The goats are cute and nice. We will definitely come back when visiting the island again.

Holy Moly this place is amazing! Their breakfast sandwiches are top notch. They look like a typical…read moresandwich in the window but let me tell you, the flavors pack a punch! The spinach and whipped feta egg sandwich was mind-blowing. I scarfed it down before I got a photo. Went back a few days later and they had a different selection. Got the egg sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato spread and it did not disappoint. Cute little shop to order to-go and friendly service- it's Canada, everyone is friendly eh.

Great find in the cute little burg of Sidney. Fairly extensive selection of handmade pastries,…read morecookies and savory sandwiches. They even sell dog biscuits that are baked in-house. Everything looked tempting so we purchased a lot: a fig tapenade Brie sandwich (wonderful flavours, a little heavy on the bread and light on the cheese); a mango danish (delicate, crisp pastry strewn with baked mango chunks); a vegetarian pizza (cheesy and flavourful); and my favourite, an oatmeal fudge bar (like the one Starbucks used to sell, but with higher-quality ingredients and most importantly, more chocolate!). We also got a salad as a nod to nutrition, which was fresh, contained a surprising amount of bocconcini and came with a tasty vinaigrette - a little overpriced for the portion tho. Service was friendly and prompt. No seating inside, but there are a few benches outside where one can enjoy the treats if the weather's fine--and it was. 4.5

Whenever you're using Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (10mins away from here) to catch a ferry back to…read morethe mainland, make sure you pop in. The Fickle Fig Express is a cute little bakery serving up some fabulous pastries, along with friendly service with a smile. Located on the central high street core of Sidney, make this bakery one not to miss. I was lucky they had anything left, getting here at 3pm. Cause you know how it is when it comes to bakeries - the early bird gets the worm. The Cinnamon Bun was very good & the Chocolate Almond Brownie - sensational.

Fabulous stop!! Bellagio breakfast panini is top notch!! All other samis also great. Even the…read morecoffee and Mariano bar is highly recommended!

My chai latte and breakfast sandwich were very good and the staff were friendly and timely with my…read moreorder. The ambience is quite nice and the decor/furniture gives a cozy vibe. I'm from the USA and I'd definitely go back when I visit BC again.

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.

Great Croissants/Pastries at prices way lower than others in town. The coffee is amazing too, and…read morealways so friendly! Has a very cozy atmosphere for hanging out. Highly recommended.

Well, Daniel's bakery has evolved into a wonderful meeting place with the best savoury and sweet…read morebakery selection in the valley while still creating their magnificent sourdough rye bread. Drop in for a latte and an organic raspberry and almond creme croissant and you will leave delighted. get there while there is a selection, because when he opens the door there is always a lineup to greet him. Try this coffee shop and bakery it is excellent.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Fox & Monocle in the North Saanich/Sidney area, and the…read moreexperience was truly memorable. From start to finish, everything was beautifully prepared and wonderfully served. We began with the truffle gougere -essentially delightful little cream puffs filled with melted parmesan that were absolutely to die for. Each bite was rich and delicious. Next up was the bread served with onion butter, which had a fantastic flavor profile. My only tiny wish was that the bread had been toasted just a bit to help that lovely butter melt right in. For the main course, we shared a mushroom pie that was beautifully presented and had that comforting, home-cooked feel. The standout dish of the night, though, was the rock fish. The fish was tender, flaky, and paired with pillowy soft gnocchi that was just perfect in texture. We ended the meal with a dark chocolate namelaka (a type of soft biscuit) and a sticky toffee pudding, both beautifully presented. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious, though I personally would have loved just a bit more of that rich sauce to soak up the entire cake, Overall, the service was wonderful, and the meal was impeccable. The area is truly lucky to have such a fine dining gem, and I can't wait to go back again!

While visiting over the weekend I was invited to a Shinto shrine that departs every so often. My…read morefamily and I ate at this cozy cafe which reminded me of being in a Wes Anderson film. Every baked good was perfectly semetrical and there were regulars, bicyclists, and families. The only thing missing was the cool color tones of a Wes Anderson movie to capture mood and dialogue. I tried two of the breakfast sandwiches: beef and an egg and sausage. Both were delicious. I also tried their galette with mushroom and cheddar. It was a nice savory bite of crunch from the pastry dough , and texture of the mushrooms and spices. My belly was full for the direction of my 3 hours on the island. Service was very good also.

The cutest small bakery a little north from downtown Victoria. We stopped in while waiting for the…read morefern so open. The prices are amazing, the staff is great and while not a trendy bakery the product is amazing. The croissant was perhaps one of the best and I crave it while writing this. It's a little low brow croissant but delicious. The oatmeal cookie with seeds was also good as well as the merengue. I wish the best for the bakery, truly a gem in the city. A must stop when in the area!

Popped in for a quick treat, its hard to resist french style pastries. The pastry case was nicely…read morefilled with delicious treats, hard to choose just one. I got the pain au chocolat, which was buttery and crispy.

Really nice experience at Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe. We went for dinner with friends and we really…read moreenjoyed the food and the ambiance. The portions were huge, the food was delicious, and the service was top notch. We will definitely be back. If you go on Saturday you must try the Ribs, (full rack $22, half rack $16 and they come with fries and coleslaw, scrumptious.

It's OK Service was…read morea tad slow, albeit friendly. Not sure why this was the case. Food was all in all OK. The mac and cheese bites appy tasted like deep fried KD. That's about my only negative comment about the food. Casual ambience, with outdoor patio seating. Live music available on certain days and it's a bit loud in a smaller space. Thank goodness I was outside.

We were looking for a quick lunch and stopped at this outlet mall after visiting the Butterfly…read moreGardens. BJ's sounded interesting so we decided to check it out. As a bakery in Victoria - I found it sort of limited - I was expecting more baked goods. I did have the cream puff and it was delicious. My wife got a package of Cinnamon Rolls that she said were OK - not much better than you could get at Safeway - but a little. I had the Greek wrap which was disappointing but that is probably more me then the wrap [I am not a strong wrap lover ]. I was anticipating more of a gyros taste but it had chicken vs normal lamb and the dressing wasn't to my taste. My wife had the Teriyaki wrap and she said it was real good. If you live here - probably an ok place for lunch and some baked goods - but not worth a special trip. The people were friendly and efficient but the atmosphere needs work. You get to eat at a table in the parking lot.

Wow! What a fantastic bakery - unbelievably delicious! My…read morepartner loves marzipan and said this was some of the best she's ever had. I'm glad I don't live close by as I'm sure I would want to savor their exquisite treats all the time! What a great place!