50 Best Cafes near Colwood

“We grabbed a quick lunch at Habitat’s cafe & they didn’t disappoint!
The food came very quickly, really tasty! Not very authentic pad thai or coconut curry but surely tasty & the ingredients feel super fresh! Lots of vegetarian options. It was a nice surprise to have a great cafe in a university campus! ❤️“

“We really enjoy coffee and treats and occasionally lunch in this lovely spot. The staff are great, the venue charming. The outdoor water views are beautiful. The only thing I would suggest, is to add few savoury baked goods, for those of us without a big sweet tooth. Savoury scones, sausage rolls etc for a small sustaining snack😊“

“This is one of Victoria's highlights. Bunny's is a hidden gem of a cafe and one of the few places to get a decent latte, flat white, or cappuccino. The food is good, but the atmosphere is cozy and community-oriented. The best way to describe Bunny's is that it's like coming back home for the first time. We're originally from Ontario, and stepping into Bunnie's, it was a quality cafe experience without any of the pretentiousness downtown. Just make sure you have some time to kill because once you get to the cafe, you won't want to leave, and they do close early.“

“So, this was a take a picture before I ate fail; I even forgot to take a picture of my empty tray. But thankfully, there were some very kind people at Wheelies who allowed me to take a shot of another sandwich before it went out to the customer who ordered it.

I had their special and it was delicious. A masterfully creative play on a Big Mac (my inference - apologies if I got that wrong). It was supremely satisfying and a flavour explosion. So many things on their menu look absolutely outstanding. I can't wait to go back and work my way through it, and also their cocktails menu.

I'm gonna give a special mention to Working Culture who pointed me in the direction of Wheelies. They were on my to patronise list for today as I continued my search for amazing sandwiches, but alas, they were out. I'll pre-order next time.

Definitely stop by Wheelies if you're in the area. It's also a really cool vibe.“

“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 place for a quick breakfast and a perfect latte. Makes an early Monday morning a little better. :)“

“Great coffee and wonderful energy.“

“Had a blast here. The owner was spectacularly passionate about board games and made everything fun. Right now, the prices at Board with Friends TOO cheap, not sure how they stay in business? Hopefully they will raise it later. Take advantage of it while you can!“

“This just the best spot! You will find the loveliest people here and they have awesome coffee and treats!“

“I love their coffee. I order the 5 pound bags on a regular basis, The Tanzania is my favourite.“

“Had the honey glazed pork bao this morning and wow. I'm so glad I popped in. the pork melted in my mouth, and everything was just perfect. Had to eat it in my car before driving back to Nanaimo, I didn't want to wait haha. thank you for such a good quick bite!“

“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 🙌🏾🙌🏾“

“Poncho's is my go to place every time I'm in Langford. It's convienently located and the staff who works there are the kindest and friendliest.
Loooots of options for food, snacks, lunch, savoury and sweet pastries, you name it! Coffee is good as well and they always have some specials on the board.
I'd give them 6 stars if I could :)“

“We were visiting Victoria and by chance met Fadi- one of the owners who told us about his family’s cafe. We LOVE Lebanese food so decided to check it out for lunch. We had chicken shawarma donairs and tabouleh and loved it. But most of all his family is so kind and warm and the cafe is super cute! Thank you!“

“Always an amazing experience to enjoy brunch in the gardens at Charlotte and the Quail. The service is fantastic and they are so good about all my food allergies, I even get dessert! The brownie and carrot cake are delicious 😋 and gluten free!!“

“I love the service and the soup here! Nice location as well if you want to go for a little stroll“

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

“the peanut butter balls are the best!“

“The Vietnamese Baguette sandwich~ delicious! And the shortbread cookies, anytime of the year! :)“

“So delicious and beautiful to look at as well.“

“Today was our first meal at Dosa Paragon - we will be back for the best Indian food in Victoria. We are glad the server recommended Chicken 65 as it was truly delicious alongside the flavourful chutneys. The chef owner chatted with us about the traditional ways and ingredients they use. Highly recommend the food and friendly service.“

“Love this place! Cozy atmosphere. Home away from home ❤️“

“I’m originally from the Carolinas and my husband and I have lived in Victoria since 2019. We’ve been walking past Shanzee’s for a while now and decided to have breakfast there this morning. It didn’t disappoint. The biscuits and gravy were just like “home” and my iced oat milk latte was just what I needed. The Blue Grit pancakes were unique and delicious. Thank you for being here! We’ll definitely be back.“

“I’ve been getting takeout coffee here nearly every morning since I started working downtown. They open at 6:30, but were kind enough to take my order at 6:15 such great service! I grabbed a coffee and the English Breakfast Muffin (aka EBM), and it was way tastier than anything you’d get at a fast food spot. The cakes and pastries are also very good, and I believe they’re made in-house, which makes them extra special. The prices are exceptionally reasonable too. This is great place and the wonderful people who run it. Perfect place to start the day. I always leave very satisfied!“

“Good family run breakfast joint“

“I’ve never had a bad meal here. Top notch, every time.“

“Food is always delicious and staff and atmosphere warm and welcoming.“

“I love the food here and I will keep coming back. But the way they’ve structured seating and ordering is confusing every time I’ve come. It’s a nice restaurant and they expect you to sit and then come up to the till and wait in sometimes a long line to order. They desperately need table service. The quality of the food and the atmosphere begs for it.“

“Great staff and owners, delicious food, really enjoyed the homemade potatoes w hot sauce and ketchup. The Eggs Benny w fresh spinach, mushrooms and avocado topped with hollidaise and a sprinkle of cheese hit the spot.“

“Nice and cute, decoration is down to earth and simple staff very friendly. They serve pizza and coffee sandwiches, etc. I had pizza. It was very good and reasonable although I wanted my pizza a little bit more cooked. It was a slightly doughy. The undercarriage was floppy other than that everything was great.“

“Great service! From happy and friendly people. Cody just brightens my day.“

“Incredible breads & pizza dough, it made the best vegan pizza😋 Wildfire has always been my favourite bread.“

“Each time I visit, I am greeted by the calmest, kind man! They serve drumroaster coffee, so you know you're in for a good cup! ( any local coffee heads know drumroaster is the best on the island.)
The library section is super well curated. I always find a good read here!
Amazing matcha as well, and some vegan options are available.“

“Staff is super friendly and they put an effort to get to know you. The food is decent, the prices are a little high, but this is all mostly to accommodate the large variety of menu items and the nature of a cafe for the office workers. The menu change every week and usually takes about 5 mins to get your food after you order.“

“I order food for someone who really needs it. High praise to those who started Red Cedar Cafe and its excellent service to the public. You are heros.The food is healthy and nutritious and caters to a variety of tastes. High praise too to everyone who has carried on delivering these much needed meals to all of their grateful recipients. You are also heros who deserve much more praise. I also love you have a sliding scale so people who can afford it can donate or even order a meal themselves. The only reason I am giving four stars instead of five is because ordering on line is a little too complicated. I am happy to give suggestions to improve this if asked. Currently, it is my understanding that only agencies can call in with orders. It would be nice if luddite individuals could also just phone in. When I go on holidays the fellow I help goes without meals.

Dietary restrictions: If I were to be requiring this service I would need more gluten free options.

Kid-friendliness: You help families. Bless your hearts.“

“I can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner! The owner is so sweet, the coffee is good (and cheap!!!), it's quiet, the tables are spread out so no one's talking bothers you. I got like 2 hours of studying/work done, and then had a calzone for lunch. The food is okay, but its like 6$ for lunch. This is a must for any student who can't study at home, and out of office meetings- take your meeting/client for a stroll and grab a latte! I will most certainly be back often to finish my assignments and then simply to enjoy watching downtown passing by!“

“I have been drinking their coffee for decades. It has always been consistently wonderful. Bring cash !“

“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.“

“This place is amazing. The staff are out of this world and super friendly. Honestly hands down the best coffee shop around.“

“Used this cafe for a quick breakfast when staying at the hotel. It has a good range of drinks and breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea items all of which appeared to be reasonable quality and the ones we had tasted fine.
As others have mentioned it is a little expensive but there aren't many options within a short distance. Also it gets busy and there can be a queue“

“A Special Thank you to Michael for going out of his way to solve a problem. Your Cafe is the best and looking forward to seeing the completed expansion.“

“Delicious sandwiches and baked goods, small, homey atmosphere, with a wide selection of tea and a good coffee menu.“

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

“My family LOVES Fern. They’re so consistent and kind, my husband loves the cinnamon buns so much that we got a giant one as his cake. Need a birthday cake? You can count on Fern to come through with a giant donut. My kiddo refuses to eat a croissant with honey mustard now because of how delicious it is a Fern. Appreciate you and your team so much! Plus the vibes are 10/10“

“As tourists used to the likes of Starbucks, Bows was out of the ordinary for us as the menu is classic and minimalistic, without the additives we are used to. However, customer service was excellent—they talked to us about what we liked and helped us curate a drink to our tastes, and they were very informative. Our coffees were delicious, as well. If we are ever back in town, we will return!“

“I had a really nice time at this place. Coffee is great, tea also and sandwiches are delicious. The staff is very lovely. Thank you 😊“

“We had delicious iced, oat-milk lattes and pastries. My brownie was decadent, but not cloyingly sweet. Perfect dark, rich chocolate taste and texture. My husband loved his date bar, too. Great afternoon break! Thank you!“

“Always a special evening to dine at Butchart Gardens. The food is creative, delicious, presented attractively on the plate. The service is always terrific and the ambiance, both of the house, that now serves at the dining room, and the views to the Gardens (or spectacular Christmas light display this time of year) makes for such a memorable evening.“

“Drinks are great. I recently had an eggnog chai latte and it was delish! If you dine in with multiple people, you will notice a mish-mash of dishes, all different mugs and plates, very cute. The atmosphere is fine; there is an upstairs area I haven't tried sitting in yet, but looks cute. There are some twinkle lights on the main section. Staff are friendly“

“Great ambiance with amazing service.“