Used to be my favorite place to visit. My partner and I went for a coffee earlier this week. My partner who has an invisible disability and comes across as an average man had an open soda to treat his low blood sugar (cuz diabetes and he needs sugar so he doesn't die) as we were standing in the line, ordering food paying, waiting to pick up coffee and pastry, and settling down. No issues. About 10 min after we settled in, the person who served as at the counter came and asked us to leave because one should not be having open drinks from outside. Well, how about it's being a medicine? No, you need to leave. End of conversation. Quite unfortunate. And quite rude. Maybe it's time to put a sticker on the door that says no outside food or drinks? Or maybe tell us before we order and tip? You could also sell soda so we don't have to go to the store and then come back and get kicked out. Will probably not going back anytime soon. Makes me wonder how people with visible disability get treated.
Service: 1
Julian Baker
Good, not great. The espresso and macchiato are delicious. The summertime flash-iced coffee also delicious. The americanos, lattes, etc are very basic. Whole beans are unimpressive. In my cynical estimation: the lack of local coffee competition, the low cafe standards of Victoria residents and the admittedly good vibes combine to make this place a local institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
B AB
First thing's first. Coffee... weird tasting. Unbearable, honestly. I don't understand how people can drink that overpriced garbage coffee. Right into the trash it went. Second... breakfast sandwich was pretty delicious, yet simple af. I mean... extra for a slice of bacon when it's already unreasonably priced???? Gross guys. Gross. And finally Third... your workers are clowns who don't know how to smile.
I live so damn close, I could do a cartwheel summersault and land at your front door and I've got plenty of money to spend...
But nawwwww... no thank you Fantastico... more like... UnFantastico.
Edit... bringing it down to one star 🌟... nope... nope... noooooo
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Quilla
My overpriced chai latte tasted like slightly spicy milk. Somehow worse than Starbucks. Cinnamon bun was okay but slightly stale and not warmed. Most of the customers were cops
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Michael Jamieson
If you're looking for a relaxed, welcoming environment, this may not be the place.
As a local and regular customer, I was surprised when staff asked my friends and I to leave after an hour, despite vacant tables. Other reviews suggest this is standard practice, which the owners justify as essential to their business model.
To me, alienating regular customers and discouraging repeat visits seems like a poor strategy.
Edit: None of us has computers, also my name is not Lachlan.
lachlan stewart
Very rude staff. I was there for a school meeting, and we had laptops to use for discussion topics in our meeting. We purchased 1-2 drinks of the most acidic coffee known to man (it'll curdle your milk the moment the milk touches it), and food. Despite being engaged in conversation away from our laptops, a staff member came by and quite rudely asked us to leave due to their "laptop policy". Haven't been back since, and there's many other options available for better customer service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
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Good coffee❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colleen Leithwood
The server yesterday was so kind and went above and beyond to get my day old tart heated up for me. It was a small voluntary act of kindness in what she didn't know was a very difficult day and I just really really appreciated it. 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
hector villarejo
There are three important things in that place under my point of view. First, the quality of the coffe its really good, a cafelatte there made my day many times. Second, all the workers are really kind and charmy even when they have a lot of clients. And third, the enviroment is exceptional to study or to have a nice conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Carter
It depends who is pulling shots when you order. There’s one guy that knows what he’s doing and makes an excellent latte that rivals the best cafes in town. You’re lucky if he’s working that day. The others seem to not know what they’re doing and pull shots that taste more like drip coffee.
Food is really good , but be prepared to sweeten your own drinks and they're known for their rude staff.
Sage Wakefield
Very cute, artsy queer space! Love to come here for the great tasting coffee and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
James Howett
Great spot for a cycle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Sukhraj Nagra
Marvellous coffee shop that is an anchor for the Quadra Hillside community. A great place to meet and socialize with others or to catch up on your favourite book. The baristas are at the top of their game and the food is top notch. Without a doubt, I get some of my best work done at this gem of a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse
ryan c
Good food, and coffee. Coffee is a bit expensive compared to many of the local options. Front of house staff aren't very pleasant
Used to be my favorite place to visit.
My partner and I went for a coffee earlier this week. My partner who has an invisible disability and comes across as an average man had an open soda to treat his low blood sugar (cuz diabetes and he needs sugar so he doesn't die) as we were standing in the line, ordering food paying, waiting to pick up coffee and pastry, and settling down. No issues. About 10 min after we settled in, the person who served as at the counter came and asked us to leave because one should not be having open drinks from outside. Well, how about it's being a medicine? No, you need to leave. End of conversation.
Quite unfortunate. And quite rude.
Maybe it's time to put a sticker on the door that says no outside food or drinks? Or maybe tell us before we order and tip? You could also sell soda so we don't have to go to the store and then come back and get kicked out.
Will probably not going back anytime soon.
Makes me wonder how people with visible disability get treated.
Service: 1
Good, not great. The espresso and macchiato are delicious. The summertime flash-iced coffee also delicious. The americanos, lattes, etc are very basic. Whole beans are unimpressive. In my cynical estimation: the lack of local coffee competition, the low cafe standards of Victoria residents and the admittedly good vibes combine to make this place a local institution.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
First thing's first. Coffee... weird tasting. Unbearable, honestly. I don't understand how people can drink that overpriced garbage coffee. Right into the trash it went.
Second... breakfast sandwich was pretty delicious, yet simple af. I mean... extra for a slice of bacon when it's already unreasonably priced???? Gross guys. Gross.
And finally Third... your workers are clowns who don't know how to smile.
I live so damn close, I could do a cartwheel summersault and land at your front door and I've got plenty of money to spend...
But nawwwww... no thank you Fantastico... more like... UnFantastico.
Edit... bringing it down to one star 🌟... nope... nope... noooooo
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
My overpriced chai latte tasted like slightly spicy milk. Somehow worse than Starbucks. Cinnamon bun was okay but slightly stale and not warmed. Most of the customers were cops
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
If you're looking for a relaxed, welcoming environment, this may not be the place.
As a local and regular customer, I was surprised when staff asked my friends and I to leave after an hour, despite vacant tables. Other reviews suggest this is standard practice, which the owners justify as essential to their business model.
To me, alienating regular customers and discouraging repeat visits seems like a poor strategy.
Edit: None of us has computers, also my name is not Lachlan.
Very rude staff. I was there for a school meeting, and we had laptops to use for discussion topics in our meeting. We purchased 1-2 drinks of the most acidic coffee known to man (it'll curdle your milk the moment the milk touches it), and food. Despite being engaged in conversation away from our laptops, a staff member came by and quite rudely asked us to leave due to their "laptop policy". Haven't been back since, and there's many other options available for better customer service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Good coffee❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The server yesterday was so kind and went above and beyond to get my day old tart heated up for me. It was a small voluntary act of kindness in what she didn't know was a very difficult day and I just really really appreciated it. 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There are three important things in that place under my point of view. First, the quality of the coffe its really good, a cafelatte there made my day many times. Second, all the workers are really kind and charmy even when they have a lot of clients. And third, the enviroment is exceptional to study or to have a nice conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It depends who is pulling shots when you order. There’s one guy that knows what he’s doing and makes an excellent latte that rivals the best cafes in town. You’re lucky if he’s working that day. The others seem to not know what they’re doing and pull shots that taste more like drip coffee.
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is really good , but be prepared to sweeten your own drinks and they're known for their rude staff.
Very cute, artsy queer space! Love to come here for the great tasting coffee and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Great spot for a cycle
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Marvellous coffee shop that is an anchor for the Quadra Hillside community. A great place to meet and socialize with others or to catch up on your favourite book. The baristas are at the top of their game and the food is top notch. Without a doubt, I get some of my best work done at this gem of a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse
Good food, and coffee. Coffee is a bit expensive compared to many of the local options. Front of house staff aren't very pleasant
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