This bakery is a gem and a definite must-visit if you are Gluten Free!…read moreWe are so used to skipping breads and desserts on trips, and it felt fun and indulgent to be able to eat anything in the bakery--and I wish we could have tried everything! Over the course of two visits, we had the sourdough (white and whole grain), a ginger chocolate cookie, a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie, an eclair, a baguette, a baguette sandwich, and a carrot cupcake. Everything was great, but we thought the breads were a bit tastier than the sweet baked goods, which was interesting because the opposite is often true in GF baking. Our favorites were the sourdough, the baguette (and sandwich), and the ginger cookie. We brought the sandwich and eclair down to clover park beach--perfect little bite to have on the shore! Everyone was super sweet and helpful as well. Highly recommend!

The best gf vegetarian gallettes ever! Flaky, buttery, and perfect! So happy to find this place and…read moreknow that it is 100% safe!

The line was very long, but it was definitely worth the wait! Food was fantastic! Place is small…read morebut cozy! Love the art pieces on the wall! Will go back to this place again. Here's what we ordered: Fox's Grill $24 3 large local farm fresh eggs, 3 slices smoky bacon, 2 savoury pure pork sausages, seasoned panfried potatoes, grilled tomatoes & brown button mushrooms, hot buttered toast & fresh fruit jam. Moroccan Chicken Benny $24 (a little spicy) House blend Moroccan spiced chicken breast, sautéed brown button mushrooms & onions, palm date apple chutney & Moroccan spiced holly. Double Stack French Toast $17 Two extra thick cut slices french, batter dipped, golden brown grill, Saigon cinnamon, powdered sugar, whipped butter & pure Canadian maple syrup. Double Stack Griddle Cakes $17 Scratch batter made in house! Two fluffy cakes, pure Canadian maple syrup, Saigon cinnamon, whipped butter & powdered sugar. Add ~ Belgian chocolate chips + $2

This is a must-visit breakfast spot when visiting Victoria. There often is a line but if you go…read moreearly or with a small party, the line is shorter. It was maybe 5-10 mins before the two of us got seated. I usually don't love breakfast spots but this one was impressive. We ordered the migas & amigos, double stack griddle cakes, and caramel macadamia nut latte. We went hungry and still had leftovers because the portions are generous! The potatoes were some of the best breakfast potatoes I've had, great fresh jam, and everything was cooked really well and flavorful. I'm actually considering coming back tomorrow!

Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

We walked by this little gem and saw a line so of course we had to check it out. The folks in…read morefront of us said they were regulars and the line moves fast so we waited. We got 1 of the front tables in the front window area and it was just soo quaint! Loved it. We ordered Sourdough Tartine-2 poached eggs, Fol Epi sourdough, cashew cheese, broccoli, romesco, served with greens and added homemade sausage. It was really flavorful and delicious!! Great combo!! The sausage was also very juicy and tasted yummy. We also got the honey rooibos vanilla latte and sweet and salty latte. And both drinks were great!! I also had a carrot muffin to go and it was moist and very tasty! Soo charming when you are in the area!

Such a wonderful place! We had the pork dinner and a lingcod dinner - pork belly and tuna tataki…read morewere our starters. We tried all the desserts - cheesecake, chocolate cake and lemon tart. Everything was perfect. Service was the best. Our server helped us choose wisely. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful. If you're looking for a lovely night out I don't think you could do better than this restaurant.

Do you have Allergies? Then this is your place. Great sized…read moreportions and full of flavour.

What they are calling a sunomono salad does not remotely resemble one. It's a spring salad with…read morerice noodles added. Having said that the vibe is good and the staff are excellent. Rename the salad!

Just another excellent evening with the restaurant folks! This time, finding the place was easier…read more(it's off a back alley). Got there just when they opened and got a prime seating near (but not to near) one of the fireplaces (they have several italian brick style). The restaurant has many twists and turns creating many wonderful dining alcoves. Very inviting to sit and talk. So on a cold December evening we both had the Polo Appollonia; a wonderful mixture of garlic, bacon, and cheesey pasta. But the real star of the meal were the appetizers! Amazing tasting tomato soup, and the insalata caprese. The salad had a large portion of crisp tomatoes served with like a half pound of real homemade buffalo mozzarella, and lots of fresh basil. Almost a meal. The waiter was very helpful in selections of the food and some wine. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Vancouver Island.

You have to come here! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Ordered drinks- loved the Chianti…read more Got the caprese salad for an appetizer- perfect for 4 people to share. I ordered the LINGUINE CAPESANTE without onions. It could not have been better. Allison was the most amazing server. Ask for her! My friend had the FRUTTI di MARE della CASA. Those were probably the table favorites. The manager even came by to ask us how things were going. On a Monday night the place was packed. I recommend making a reservation. The bread and the olive spread with the dinner were so good. We ordered the tiramisu and the crème brûlée to share. Amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant !! Love it!

I say potato, you say po-tah-to, I will take it any way as it is so versatile…read more If I find myself in Canada, poutine is a must. Although there are many variations with different toppings these days, just like poke, my favorite way is still the classic Quebecoise poutine just loaded with squeaky curds and gravy. The large is enough for two to share, unless you plan on making it your entire meal which I wouldn't judge especially since you can't find ones with the squeaky curds back in the US.

I haven't had poutine since moving from Detroit a year ago. Seeing a place named "L'Authentique" -…read morewell, it has to be good right? This restaurant is essentially a small shack on the waterfront level with some outdoor picnic table seating. It's conveniently located next to a large pay lot, so there's plenty of parking. When we stopped by after driving off the ferry on a Friday evening, it was relatively quiet and we were able to place our order with only one party ahead. Since the fries are freshly fried, it took a couple of minutes to assemble. Classic Poutine, Large ($15 CAD) - As a classic poutine, this is a pretty simple dish. The fries are clearly fresh cut, with even a little potato heel in the mix. They are cleanly double fried, allowing the requisite tenderness on the interior combined with the crisp exterior, even holding up to the gravy poured over the top. The gravy is pretty standard. It seems to be from a powdered base, so it's mainly there to contribute sodium rather than any robust beefy or vegetal flavors. They add a ton of cheese curds on top, enough to cover the entire surface of the metal tray the poutine comes in. The curds are fresh, milky tasting, and fabulously squeaky. They are still distinct with some substance instead of being melted into a puddle from the hot gravy. (4/5) While I can't really compare L'Authentique to anything in Montreal (seeing that I've never visited), I thought it was pretty good. It's clearly good enough to satisfy my poutine craving at least! Washrooms - No public ones, but if it's not too busy, the staff allows customers to use the staff washroom.

We chose 10 Acres on our first night in Victoria base on good reviews, and the experience was so…read moreoverwhelmingly good we had to go back again on our second night. I'm so glad we did, because the duck risotto has sold out the night before, and it was possibly the best duck I've had in my life. My wife is vegetarian and she had great options for both nights as well. Our servers were fun and attentive, and the restaurant is located right downtown in a great area. The only negative was on our first night. There was quite a windstorm going on, and the front windows, which open out in good weather, were slightly drafty. However, the quality of the service and the food completely cancelled out that minor annoyance.

We were just visiting Victoria and were just recommended this restaurant, what a fabulous place…read morethis. The waitstaff is so professional it does it justice to even write this down. They all were brilliant and took service to the next level. The Same goes for the meals' I would say wow, we liked it so much, we ate there three nights in a row.