50 Best Coffee Shops near Brentwood Bay

“Our experiences at the Butchart Gardens Dining room have always been a positive experience. We enjoy everything about our visits. The setting, ambiance, service and food are all excellent and never lets us down in anyway. We recommend it to anyone who wants a lovely dining experience with family or friends.“

“Fantastic lunch catering, thanks Empourium! The charcuterie platters and desserts were a huge hit.“

“My stay was 29-31/8, it's a really nice place:- the resort is beautiful, the room is comfortable, the hot tub is excellent, the starry night is amazing, the staffs are friendly and helpful. I would like to say thanks to Sally Walker. She not only gave me a 30 mins. massage, she answered my concern about my back pain, let me know more info. about massage 🙏“

“Lovely little cafe. Excellent lattes.“

“Best service ever. Friendly environment, great ambiance. Best food ever, fast and efficient, Always above and beyond“

“I was visiting from the mainland and did some research to find a good coffee spot and let me tell you, Union Specific did NOT disappoint. My iced latte was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had, the quality of the coffee is just pure magic.

On top of that, I’m a huge BLT lover, and this place has the best BLT I’ve ever had. The ingredients are fresh, the bread perfectly toasted, and every bite was incredible. Their sweets are divine too, I had the berry white chocolate scone and it was absolutely delicious.

I was so excited to come back the next day for another coffee and BLT, but I realized they’re closed on Sundays 😭. Ever since then, I’ve been planning my next trip just so I could visit twice this time. Unfortunately, because they close early and my ferry was late, I didn’t make it on Friday as I’d hoped. My only wish is that they were open later and on Sundays so I could selfishly enjoy it even more!

They will always be my first stop whenever I visit Victoria. I can’t recommend Union Specific enough if you love coffee, BLTs, or just amazing treats, you need to go.“

“Love the “Hey Hash” breakfast and the honey latte with house made oat milk! I add cream to it!!! Everyone is so nice and this place is amazing! It is the Disneyland of Coffee. Come try it out for yourself, you’ll thank me later 🙌🏾🙌🏾“

“First time there, from Nanaimo for a Geocaching event. I had a London Fog and a Cranberry Lemon Scone. They were both tasty.“

“Excellent coffee. Best coffee shop in Victoria and is independent. Really intimate setting with nice places to sit relax and visit.“

“Great atmosphere, family run, great coffee, great sandwiches and the almond butter protein bar is tastey!“

“Sausage Pesto Muff Stack is the best thing on the menu 😋😋😋😋😋“

“Best coffee I’ve experienced in years ! Finally an espresso medium roast, delightful citrus nodes with a nutty subtle and savoury!“

“Best Iced Mocha EVER!!!!!! Visiting from Sequim Washington and just happened on this quaint little coffee shop!!❤️❤️“

“Great atmosphere and epic sandwiches! Recommend the Angry Bird! Top notch.“

“Fast, friendly and delish!“

“spiral cafe is the quintessential neighborhood cafe! it's like being at a friend's place for coffee“

“Love their fresh foods. Favorite is their soup.“

“Had an awesome time playing here. Great folks and fun times. Thanks!“

“Staff, coffee and food. Great looking place to relax“

“This has recently become one of my new favourite coffee shops in Victoria with such a peaceful and welcoming atmosphere!!! I am truly obsessed with the whole layout of everything and all the little touches that goes into the experience. Every time I visit they always have very friendly staff and they always make the most PERFECT lattes (iced and hot) !! I would say that the americano I ordered before was definitely on the bitter side while there still was a nice flavour to it <3 Along with their display of baked goods, they serve really good cookies!! I seriously will keep coming back as it's the perfect place to enjoy a coffee with a friend or to peacefully work on schoolwork!! It's such a nice space with great seating and decorations. I will also add that they have a really cool selection of books and magazines which is always fun to look through, along with the funky art they have on their walls!“

“The food and drink are fresh and lighter, which gives you a lovely easy day feeling ~“

“If you are looking for a delightful latte experience, you must visit the warm, inviting wood deck of Macciato Caffe & Paninoteca. I was able to cozy up my scooter right next to my table and sip and savour their delicious Lavender Latte while watching the florist from “Flowers on Top” select gorgeous peonies from their spring flower selection across the street. Gorgeous spot, simply delightful!“

“Gigi's is a rad local cafe with freshly made baked goods (I get a muffin every time) and delightful coffee. They support the local arts by showcasing local artist's physical talent (trinkets, mugs, paintings) and also through hosting open mics and poetry/writers nights. They have a live musician play most Sundays for a few hours and the owner, Gino, sings some sweet Italian tunes at the open mics. So... yeah Gigi's has been a glorious addition to the Quadra Village, buy stuff there“

“One of my top three favourite coffee shops ever - and I have been having coffee all over the world. Coffee is delicious, atmosphere is somehow quaint and new at the same time. Love the name, too. Oh! And I bought a great dress here by surprise, for a great price. I always get compliments on it. Just the cream on top.“

“We are in Calgary Alberta and trying to find a special thing we could do for my boyfriend’s Mom for her Birthday out in Victoria. We thought we’d send her a little breakfast to brighten up her day. Cat’s Coffee and Cake did just that. Not only we’re we told the food was delicious, I asked them to write a little special note and they went above and beyond to make it look really nice and totally special. Thank You so much… 100 thumbs up from Calgary.“

“Love this place. Fantastic fresh food, great staff!!“

“Walking along in Sidney & this cafe caught my eye! I’m so happy it did because I’ll be intentionally coming out here to visit from now on! The overnight oats were incredible & apple toast is like nothing I’ve ever had before! 10/10 perfection!“

“Amazing vibe, I like the quietness of the place, Sunday morning and not more than a few people here. Just read about the business and what its purpose is and I find this extremely incredible, having found out I have adhd and some other things going on in the past few years this really helps with being myself. Thanks so much for the wonderful cup of coffee.“

“Stopped by around 2:30 pm on a weekday for a quiet break during my Vancouver Island drive. The café had a calm, steady rhythm — not crowded, but active enough to feel part of the local flow. Staff were friendly and efficient, and the interior was clean, bright, and welcoming.

A pleasant surprise: they offer a small selection of Asian food items alongside their coffee and pastries — a thoughtful touch that adds variety and local flavor. I also noticed my own handcrafted cutting boards on display, made from colorful natural hardwood — a proud moment to see them featured in a space that values warmth and community.

Parking is easy, and the location is convenient for anyone traveling between Victoria and the West Shore communities. A simple, steady café that adds a moment of calm to a weekday afternoon — with a few personal touches that make it even more meaningful.“

“I had a cortado here and it was absolutely delicious. The staff were kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. The building itself is unique and full of character, and I found myself fascinated just by being there. What struck me most, though, was the customers such effortlessly stylish people all in one place. It felt like the most fashionable crowd I’ve seen in Victoria at once.“

“The owner is very community minded!“

“The best coffee and customer service ever“

“Unique case for me, cause I'm ready to give this place a 5-star rating just for the design and architecture.
And close my 👀 for the strange bakery or semi-dry plants.

My intuition says that most of the audience in Victoria might not be ready for this concept yet. And it's more likely not so profitable for the team... but I wish them to reach that point, as it was with Bauhaus design (the first period, most people around preferred thingies), but after customers opened their eyes )) hope the same will be with this unique creative spot.“

“Breakfast“

“We ordered 4 bags online to be shipped to Edmonton, they were sent promptly but on arrival we noticed our 5lb bag had turned into a 300g bag on its journey over haha. I let them know and with no questions asked they sent us another 5lb bag right away! Love the coffee and love the service. Life long customer from now on!“

“Good coffee but also amazing cookies“

“The bus for my return ferry was coming in just one minute, and I really wanted to say I was sorry and ask if you could prepare it quickly. But with my limited English, all I could say was “the bus…!” Seeing me so flustered, the staff kindly hurried without getting upset. I was truly grateful, though I also felt bad for rushing, and I ended up running out without even saying a proper goodbye. Thankfully, I caught the bus.

Thank you so much for that moment. The coffee was really delicious, and out of gratitude I want to visit again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
ありがとうございます🙇‍♀️“

“Fantastic, cozy little cafe! It's a little bit hidden behind the apartments, but it's a lovely environment and as far as I know, family-owned.

Prices are reasonable, lattes are extremely comforting like a warm hug. I've only had their iluka buns but they did not disappoint.

If you're in the area, I highly recommend them! Support local!“

“I highly recommend this small, cozy, homey place. The staff/owners are so friendly and the cook/chef, a wonderfully friendly woman came out a few times and chatted. I came for the German meal tonight and it was fantastic. The red cabbage was like my mom used to make and the schnitzel was pounded into perfection! Topped off with an awesome Black Forest … all deeeelicious.“

“Best pie we’ve ever had, the peach berry, the chicken and the beef meat pies are amazing, and then there is the staff, I’m sorry we didn’t get your name but you cook and serve and made our visit super special ❤️“

“Went in today to try out some delicious apple fritters and chocolate chip cookies my Husband was raving about!! Did not disappoint, absolutely delicious and soo home made tasting and fresh! Staff was absolutely amazing and friendly! The bad boy bagel was big enough for the two of us to share! We will definitely be back soon!“

“I wanted to give a huge shout out to Torch Song Cafe! My soon to be daughter in law had an appointment at the White Peony next door. We arrived a little early so decided to grab a hot drink and a muffin beforehand. We had just received our drinks when the bridal shop opened so we didn’t have time to finish. When we left (successfully after buying a wedding dress) we were offered a re-make of our drinks “to-go” by the lovely woman who had served us at the cafe. It was such a thoughtful gesture. By the way, if you like a good bran and date muffin, they have the BEST!“

“Love the matcha latte and the ginger cookies, great quiet place to do some work, thank you so much for the great service 🍵“

“Makes the best matchas in the area“

“Amazing staff and community. The owner is such a sweet person and I always feel very welcome when I step into this beautiful space I love the decorations that they do for every season and when they do custom drink menus depending on the season if you want a beautiful place with amazing community and friendly staff. This is the place to be!“

“I’ll drive to get my beans!! Def my fav roaster on the island!! They also rock a mean raspberry scone. Yum!“

“This is by far the best coffee in whistler!“

“I recommend the seasonal produce and specialty items - Happy Holidays!“

“So…first of all I would like to say what an absolute vibe this hidden gem is…so relaxed with lovely interior…the hippo blonde was delicious…the flat white was exceptional…the banoffee blonde rocked my world and they serve northern bloc ice cream…nearly forgot the rose and pistachio loaf😋“

“As a long time chef and a short time business owner I can honestly say Ive never had a supplier that’s easier to work with. Great coffee options from budget to a little bit boutique. They have excellent coffee, amazing service and if you are starting a new business they can help with all your equipment. Would recommend!“