23 Best Cafes near Sidney

“Great original flavors with smooth espresso. I definitely recommend trying them out!“

“Very nice cafe. We ordered cookies, and they were absolutely delicious. Daniel was very friendly and helpful. As a Google Local Guide, I highly recommend this café. It is one of the best cafés in town, with excellent service and a welcoming atmosphere.“

“Lovely Chocolate. Unexpected experience if not used to microwaved egg and Canadian breakfast bacon🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️“

“Stayed at the Pier Hotel the week of May 30th and the Cafe & Marker is excellent.“

“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!“

“Great place for Brunch. The wait was well worth the food and very friendly staff! Will be back Ed“

“Located across from the British Columbia Museum Mary’s is the ideal stop after visiting the museum. Great foods, fast service and fun atmosphere“

“Delicious matcha lattee and spinach pastry. Soo good. Highly recommend !“

“Have had sandwiches and baking during the day before and all was wonderful. The porchetta sandwich was ahmazeballs. Finally got in for dinner tonight. Absolutely top shelf experience. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and subtle. I had the ling cod croquette appetizer: texture super smooth and the pickle sauce was perfect. For a main I had the rolled turkey with rhubarb, fiddle heads and turnip. Beautiful plating and the dish was delicious. The rhubarb was very subtle and tender and turkey was juicy and flavourful. Desert was the brûlée tart with rhubarb sorbet. Again delicious. If only we lived closer this would become a frequent special event restaurant. 100 percent, you should try it. If you are heading to the ferry, try and take the time to sample this hidden gem.“

“It is a wonderful place with good food and friendly people.“

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

“Cute little location with friendly staff“

“One of my favourite places to sit and watch the world go by. Great food, lovely staff, honestly if you haven’t been yet, Go!“

“I can’t believe such amazing food and service comes out of this tiny unassuming roadside stand!!!!! Friendly faces, best burger on the peninsula and so fresh. Their own beef and perfectly cooked local bacon, I’m sure the produce is from their farm as you can taste each individual component. Congratulations and I’ll definitely be back with friends and family 🍷🥩❤️🙏👍“

“Lovely little cafe. Excellent lattes.“

“Wonderful experience all around! The server Natalie was very attentive & proactively offered replacements upon hearing of some dietary restrictions. She genuinely engaged in conversation & checked on us regularly providing a hot water top-up. The food was delicious with plenty of variety & options. In addition, we had a lovely view of the Italian Gardens.“

“Fantastic service, with a smile. The Americano I had was as smooth as the cream I poured into it! No bitterness, and no biting aftertaste. They roast their own beans, so, unlike those American franchise places that burn the beans beyond recognition, these folks have mastered the fine art of crafting the perfect roast coffee bean.

Could change the name of that drink to a “Saanichtono”, to emphasize the localness of it all.

Bonus points for having a bike lock area!! I will be riding up here when winter ends. 🙂“

“Fast, friendly and delish!“

“Highly recommend the chicken quesadilla, that was so good!“

“I meant to post this review ages ago. I purchased an Americano at Fresh Cup over a year ago & I was struck by how courteous & professional the two employees were. They demonstrated real skill as they calmly filled a myriad of orders. They managed the volume well & worked together respectfully. I ordered an iced Americano & the barista made it perfectly (not too much water so it was a good, strong pour). These types of service sector jobs can be tough & I was impressed with their good work. The coffee was delicious too 👍“

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

“We stopped at The Blue Poppy Restaurant for lunch during our visit to The Butchart Gardens and were pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. For a cafeteria-style restaurant inside a popular tourist attraction, the quality exceeded our expectations.

We ordered the seafood pasta, which was generously loaded with prawns and scallops. It was rich, flavorful, and so delicious that our kids polished it off in no time.

We also tried the Butter Chicken Poutine, a Canadian classic with a creative twist. Crispy French fries were topped with cheese curds, rich butter chicken curry, roasted cashews, and other flavorful toppings. It was absolutely outstanding—comfort food at its finest and almost impossible to stop eating after the first bite.

The restaurant overlooks the beautiful gardens through large picture windows, making it a lovely place to relax and enjoy the scenery while you eat.

Service is cafeteria-style but fast and well organized, with friendly staff and prompt delivery to your table. A wonderful lunch stop during a visit to The Butchart Gardens.“

“Such a lovely restaurant cafe! We had a fabulous time and enjoyed the food. Exceptional people. We will be back. Highly recommend.“