“Stopped by for a coffee while on the way to visit some family. Everyone really enjoyed their drinks and the gluten free brownies. The staff we friendly and we had some good fun with them.We will definitely be back!”
“Bo and his team are rockstars, I recommend anyone to go to this place for great little coffee shop with small town vibes! Great coffee, breakfast and lunch food.”
“Excellent experience. Lunch for three of us. 2 had the 2 piece cod & chips special and 1 had the clubhouse with fries. All were cooked perfectly and the servings were good size. Very busy, the parking lot was full, but we were seated and served quickly and efficiently. very nice comfortable atmosphere. Prices were comparable to other eating establishments. It is worth the trip.”
“Old Victoria Water Company is a pleasure to work with. Always quick to respond and super helpful in the office, while the delivery people are friendly and helpful. I have received much better service at the same price from this outfit than I did from much bigger companies that are based out of the US, despite branding themselves as "Canadian".”
“They’re a bit of a drive for us and their hours aren’t the best but we love their food as you get so much with the price you pay for. The staff working there are also all so friendly. We do miss the larger hot food menu they used to have before the pandemic where they had the rice dish with the spicy chicken. Photos are taken last Aug 2023 and may not reflect the prices today.”
“I just love Censai Roll. Everything always tastes fresh. Ramen is awesome. Also have really really good tempura.Usually very fast for take out.Never had a bad dish.”
“Excellent cidery. Super cozy, nice staff, amazing cider. Had a great mid-winter experience and discovered their Mulled Cider, some of the best ciders I've ever tasted. Beautiful view and atmosphere.”
“I've ordered at this location a few times in the evening in the last few months. The staff have consistently knocked it out of the ballpark for me. The food I've gotten looks right out of the subway ad. I audibly said wow when I opened this bowl which prompted me to write this review. Great work!”
“The place is decent, the food was good and the super Cesar was really unique! Although the service was quite long and I got there at also 6:30pm and stayed there till over an hour later because of how long the service lasted, I don’t know if they’re short staffed or they were way behind on making food for other people cause I did notice a lot of food were left out to serve and that took awhile for one person to serve one another. But nevertheless and despite that it did took awhile for my food being served, it did came out hot and not cold and it was good either way.”
“Great place! We are from Victoria and came to check it out. Jim, the owner was really chill and has a great place running. Turkey sandwiches were yummy with the cranberry jam. I had an ice mocha. Good sized. Will def be back! Love the outdoor area too, it’s nice if you’re still wanting to socially distance or if it’s sunny and warm.”
“Good food. Excellent service. Quality.Parking: Next to a motel along the Pat Bay highway. Lots of parking but tricky to find the entrance.Wheelchair accessibility: Has a ramp but it's a bit narrow, from observation.”
“I came here with a group of geocachers after our Spogomi. This is a Japanese term which means the sport of picking up trash. We picked up 35 kg of trash and 1 lb of cigarette butts in less than 1 hour. McDonald's was gracious enough to allow us to put their garbage in their bins. Lots of fun.”
“Absolutely delicious savory and sweet preparations. Incredibly fresh bread, and attention to detail of the food. Service was super, Pilar our server was delightful. Nice variety of teas, and located right next to the beautiful Italian garden. Will definitely go back.”
“Although I am not exactly the target audience for an English Tea room, I have to say that Butchart far exceeded any expectations! Although we have been to the Gardens many times over the last 4 decades, this is the first time that my wife suggested that we take “High Tea” before our stroll through the amazing gardens... And of course it proved to be a wonderful idea as I relished every bite and sip (we also had the 3-glass “taster” which paired with the food nicely)... I will absolutely be taking tea on our next visit!”
“Absolutely incredible lunch here! Kayla W made our entire day with her above and beyond service. We were so grateful to have her as our server. We all said this was the best experience we’ve had in years. Food and drinks were perfect. We will definitely be back again, thank you for making this day so very special!”
“Visiting from Toronto after a friend brought back delicious biscotti from her trip to Victoria.However upon arrival found the shop closed :-( . So sad to hear this.For future vistors this shop is closed.”
“Incredible food and service. Our server Renee(hope that’s spelled right) was knowledgeable about the menu and excellent. The food was the best Indian food I have ever eaten in Victoria. I recommend it all but particularly the fish pakora as a start and the lamb curry to follow. Wow! Thank you for an amazing experience all around.”
“Stopped in on our way home to Nanaimo from Victoria. Very cool little ice cream truck in the parking lot near the Thrifty Foods. We had a couple of sundaes. The Strawberry one was very good, but the Black Forest one was amazing. The ice cream is vegan but you would never know. It didn’t have a strong coconut flavour which I do not care for. The prices were reasonable, comparable to other home made ice cream shops. There is a nice shaded seating area and you would never know you are in a parking lot. We will be back when passing though.”
“Such a fun tour - we learned lots but in a fun way, with tasters along the journey! Can't wait to go back just to enjoy the beer and whiskey - both were delicious.”
“The food, amazing! The service was fantastic, so friendly and fast. The atmosphere was also so good, from the colorful decor, to the music that had all the classics and made you feel right at ”
“Oh my god, i was in the middle of a divorce when i came to Q Pizza in royal oak at 2:00am, not only did it clear my mind and help me solidify my choice to leave her and the kids, but it gave me the peace of mind to accept how great everything is and move to the Turks and Caicos. Never in my life have i had such a mind boggling experience.Thank you to all those involved.”
“Absolute best scones ANYWHERE and the staff are simply the best. It’s become a twice a week routine especially on weekends to enjoy the strawberry shortcake variety. Two thumbs up.”
“Went here for the first time today and it will be our new go-to stop! I love that they carry a full selection of Blume products. Great coffee, great food, clean and spacious, and friendly atmosphere.”
“This deli has many Mediterranean items for sale which takes up most of the store. There’s a few tables in the middle of the store for people who want to sit and eat. And there is a big kitchen with display counters that are refrigerated for all the prepared foods that are made here. My favourites are spanakopita, and a Greek dessert bougatsa. Phyllo pastry wrapped around an inner filling of luscious not too sweet custard. I’ve never tried it, but I hear good things about their pizza. ? in fact, I think I go back today and try it.They also have lots of staff in the kitchen to serve you. Pictures next time.”
“Delicious fish, French fries, cabbage salad and fish sauce. Everything seems simple, but very tasty and really home-made, the portions are large. We both ate our fill))) ?We had to wait a little more than 15 minutes. Many visitors, everyone places were occupied. There is a place to park. Kindness to children. Daughter was treated with candy while waiting for the order. You can order online. I recommend trying it ?”
“Busy . Kinda loud .. fun placeParking: Small lot out front .the water store will not allow you to park in front of his store ..large parking on the east side . Lots of roomWheelchair accessibility: Wide side walk . Door is not powered . So a bit of a struggle on your own”
“Stopped here on a whim with a friend. The atmosphere is very fun and the staff are super friendly. Food and prices were great! Would definitely come here again next time I’m in town.”
“I've eaten here since I was a kid. Same great flavour and same great taste. It's my treat every time I'm working in the Sidney area. ❤️❤️❤️”
“The Taco Salad on this menu is a tasty mix of fresh stuff like crunchy lettuce, seasoned ground beef, juicy tomatoes, and tangy salsa. All together, it makes a yummy dish.”
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“I WOULD MAKE LOVE TO THE CHEF! MAN OR WOMAN, I DON’T CARE!!!This was our first time in and to say we were pleasantly surprised would be doing a disservice to our tastebuds. We were greeted by friendly staff and a mouth watering small making sweet love to our face. After asking the staff what it could be they listed a few of their favorites. The two of us ended up ordering 5 dishes, 2 flights and 4 beers.The Beer: I enjoyed their variety and story within each beer. Tasting the different notes of citrus, barley and hops throughout each of the beers but at different parts made each one an experience. Everything you could want in a well rounded Hazy IPA. We even bought a few cans to enjoy later, and boy did we!The Food: don’t let the small atmosphere fool you. Within the walls of this quant eatery lives a mastermind chef determined to make miracles happen, plate by plate. He could probably make the blind see, the deaf hear and if you’ve had COVID where it altered your taste buds, this place is your vaccine. We ordered 5 dishes, The BBQ Burger, The Hot Honey Wings, Poutine, The Mac & Cheese and BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza. Yes, there were only 2 of us.The Wings: honey flavor was elevated and delicious but unfortunately, I was missing the any sense of “Hot”.The Mac & Cheese: great flavor but it’s was overpowered with the Sriracha Chicken.BBQ Burger: Amazing on all levels with each ingredient complementing the other. The locally sourced bread pulled everything together.Poutine: I don’t think anything more could be better than seasoned potatoes, cheese curds and gravy. More often than not the gravy can fall heavy. This was not the case. The gravy was like a gentle lover. Easy, not overpowering and everywhere all at once.BBQ Flatbread: perfect construct of a typical flatbread and flavor profile. Could have used a bit more sauce to equal out the density of the flatbread.The exterior of this place makes it a well kept secret that everyone should know about. We almost returned the next time but figured being tourists we should try other restaurants. We were disappointed with our choice and should have returned.We have told more people than we can count about this amazing place and can’t wait to return soon.”