50 Best Cafes in Victoria

“wonderful everything! you go for the coffee and leave with new friends!“

“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.“

“Sedona Cafe & Lounge is amazing! Lovely patio, fabulous food & classy vibe! We had the Sedona burger with Yvonnes amazing homemade salad dressing. Then to top it off, homemade sticky toffee pudding with homemade ice cream! (We shared but now I wish I didn't have to) It was all to die for and the perfect place for foodie lovers date night! Check it out!“

“These people brought free sandwiches to the striking postal workers. The sandwiches were really good and we wanted to patronize them so we went for a Saturday brunch and had the Chorizo skillet. Delicious. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended.“

“They have set meals for $23. Used to be cheaper. Lots of food for the price. Had the assorted katsu set: good if you're into breaded stuff. The sesame coleslaw is delicious. The side dishes are interesting, blanched greens, pickled veggies, various sauces. Also had the teriyaki chicken. Very normal and filling. Same side dishes. Had the deep fried ice cream. The batter was a bit thick on the ice cream, but its ok. Will try other dishes next time.“

“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. :)“

“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 🙌🏾🙌🏾“

“Super friendly staff, good prices, the food is excellent! Absolutely recommend the chili on a dreary day as it’ll be like a nice warm hug.

Please support local and give the staff some love when you’re there!

I recommend the chili, the chai latte, and the vegetarian sandwich (add cream cheese and avocado for sure!).“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“the peanut butter balls are the best!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“Good family run breakfast joint“

“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!“

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

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

“I had to type this out rather than use speech to text as my husband has constantly been mmm-ing and ugh-ing (in a good way) ever since he ate a few of the take home dinners this evening. In our almost twenty years together, I have never seen food elicit such a reaction from him. To say it was delicious (pun not intended) is an understatement. My whole household was praising the meals.

The coffee and pastries which were what originally drew us in were delectable (I almost wrote delicious again)! There was plenty of shaded outdoor seating. It would be easy to also grab a treat and walk to the oceanfront. We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“What a fantastic experience ! They put a lot of love into their food , you will not be disappointed. We made a mistake on using wrong CC so they re did the transacation but by mistake we tipped them twice. Imagine apologised for the error & then gave us literally a plate of 4 desserts with fruit for $0. So customer centric! Really good food !“

“Enjoyed the eggs Benny on a lovely outdoor patio. Staff were very friendly with great service!“

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

“We hosted our wedding reception here and it was a spectacular night.

The venue itself is beautiful with a lovely space inside and a picturesque pond in the back.

The management, service, food, and bar program are all incredible and we'd recommend this venue to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you Morgan for all the help in making our wedding such a wonderful event!“

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

“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.“

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

“Great experience at the newly opened H&CC!
Had a very yummy & generous curry bowl w. rice. Super friendly service, outdoor seating under the blossoming Cook St. Village Chestnut Trees.
A perfect setting for afternoon / early dinner intake.
Looking forward to trying out more on your menu.“

“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.“

“Spent 4 days at UVic for my daughter’s Performing Arts Provincials, and this little coffee shop became our morning routine. Every day started with their smooth delicious cappuccino and a simple, satisfying breakfast—reasonably priced and consistently good.

The staff were wonderful! They remembered us after day one, greeted us with smiles,

Now that provincials are over, I’ll miss my routine—that perfect coffee, the friendly faces, and the warm start to our days. If you’re on campus—student, parent, or visitor—don’t skip this spot. It’s a little gem!

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“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!“

“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.“

“Just a nice place to get some good comfort food. The volunteers are great and so helpful as are the paid student summer help. The money earned goes to a lot of very deserving non profits.“

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

“Courtyard Cafe

Cute spot for a specialty coffee, smoothies and snacks. Cafe latte was delicious. Homemade premade sandwiches, bowls, wraps and soups are a delicious option for a quick bite to eat. Yummy homemade muffins too!

Great customer service and acoustic cover songs playlist“

“The cafe in the UVic MacPherson Library has the usual light eats and coffee/tea menu. There’s actually a fairly wide selection of sandwiches and baked goods. The variety of Numi tea is nice; I like their teas. The sandwiches are all of the prepackaged variety, but I thought my smoked salmon bagel was pretty good given that. The only complaint was that the greens on it were a little past fresh, and the bagel was just cold and probably would’ve been better warm or at least room temp. The salmon thankfully was fresh enough. It tasted like it would’ve been a really good sandwich if it had been freshly made, and I honestly prefer that over a fresh but mediocre sandwich. Note that I was there on Sunday, so it’s possible the selection may be fresher during the week. I also got a vegan cherry brownie which was great, chewy and moist, not too sweet. For a little university cafeteria I thought it was pretty good.
There’s lots of seating here but it is a library, so lots of students studying made it pretty busy, and this was Sunday, so while I was able to get a table without struggle, I would imagine it would be harder on weekdays. It was, as far as I was aware, the only place open on campus on a Sunday midday besides Starbucks and dining halls.“

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

“Delicious breakfast sandwich and best hash browns in town! Food is always hot and fresh when it is served. Friendly service.“

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

“Fern has never disappointed with their baked goods. The cinnamon buns are a must try. They added doughnuts over the past couple years which have always been very good when I've tried them. The scones are another personal favourite. I have ordered a few items off the kitchen menu over the years and been pleasantly surprised but honestly I'm often going for the baked goods. Parking around the back is convenient when available, otherwise parking in the area is a pain to find. Location is small with a few tables inside that can fill quickly during busy hours. Staff is always pleasant. If you follow their social media they sometimes post BOGO near the end of the day if they have treats leftover.“