50 Best Coffee Shops in Victoria

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

“This has been my favourite coffee shop for a long time, and it just got even better now that they’re open on Friday and Saturday evenings.

During the day, it’s my go-to spot for excellent coffee and one of the best breakfast menus around. Everything is consistently fresh, delicious, and made with care, and the staff always make you feel welcome.

The new evening service is fantastic. The food is absolutely delicious, the wine selection is great, and the cocktails are beautifully crafted. The atmosphere transforms into the perfect place to relax with friends, enjoy a date night, or simply unwind after a long week.

It’s rare to find a place that does both breakfast and evening dining so well, but they have nailed it. Highly recommend, whether you’re stopping by for your morning coffee or spending the evening enjoying great food and drinks.“

“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 🙌🏾🙌🏾“

“This place is my go-to favourite coffee shop! The coffee is delicious, the pastries are so good, and everyone working there is a truly awesome human being.“

“Best Iced Mocha EVER!!!!!! Visiting from Sequim Washington and just happened on this quaint little coffee shop!!❤️❤️“

“Excellent coffee. Best coffee shop in Victoria and is independent. Really intimate setting with nice places to sit relax and visit.“

“Great atmosphere and epic sandwiches! Recommend the Angry Bird! Top notch.“

“Great atmosphere, family run, great coffee, great sandwiches and the almond butter protein bar is tastey!“

“Great atmosphere and amazing service. Not to mention the high quality espresso!“

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

“Best coffee I’ve experienced in years ! Finally an espresso medium roast, delightful citrus nodes with a nutty subtle and savoury!“

“If you are looking for a delightful latte experience, you must visit the warm, inviting wood deck of Macciato Caffe & Paninoteca. I was able to cozy up my scooter right next to my table and sip and savour their delicious Lavender Latte while watching the florist from “Flowers on Top” select gorgeous peonies from their spring flower selection across the street. Gorgeous spot, simply delightful!“

“Koffi serves some of the best soup and delicious bread that I’ve ever eaten. And I should know, because I had some at lunch today. And I had it gratis..because the lovely staff could see how frustrated I was that my new debit card would not work. Now what businesses give out free soup…not many! So thanks Koffi!!“

“spiral cafe is the quintessential neighborhood cafe! it's like being at a friend's place for coffee“

“Love their fresh foods. Favorite is their soup.“

“Discovery Coffee is a favourite spot when my wife abd I visit Victoris each March, and stay at the Chateau Victoria. We mostly go for a coffee, and sometimes a sweet treat. Today, we had to keep ourselves from ordering a delicious doughnut! I particularly enjoy a Sou Mocha. Yum! It is the perfect place to sit outdoors on a sunny/ish day!!“

“BEST APPLE FRITTERS“

“One of my favourite places to go. Wonderful atmosphere. Great staff and the best tea in Victoria.“

“If you are looking for a delightful latte experience, you must visit the warm, inviting wood deck of Macciato Caffe & Paninoteca. I was able to cozy up my scooter right next to my table and sip and savour their delicious Lavender Latte while watching the florist from “Flowers on Top” select gorgeous peonies from their spring flower selection across the street. Gorgeous spot, simply delightful!“

“Skip the “coffee” at the Empress and have a delicious cappuccino or pour over from Milano Coffee. The pastries and savories looked delicious too!“

“I LOVE Blenz. I’ve been going to Blenz for over 10 years all over BC. This specific Blenz made my drink (matchachillo with yogurt and real powdered cinnamon blended in) PERFECTLY! The staff were super nice and sweet even though I had 2 kids with me and one of them was crying. Super nice and cozy feel. ❤️“

“Love this place. Fantastic fresh food, great staff!!“

“We are in Calgary Alberta and trying to find a special thing we could do for my boyfriend’s Mom for her Birthday out in Victoria. We thought we’d send her a little breakfast to brighten up her day. Cat’s Coffee and Cake did just that. Not only we’re we told the food was delicious, I asked them to write a little special note and they went above and beyond to make it look really nice and totally special. Thank You so much… 100 thumbs up from Calgary.“

“Lovely coffee Shop nice and cozy. However we are visiting from the UK and was not aware of the tipping etiquette so… if you are travelling from aboard make sure you tip as otherwise the staff will serve other customers first rather than the order of buying the coffee. Don’t make the same mistake I did. 4 people that brought their drinks after me got prioritise as they obviously tipped 🤷‍♀️.“

“Good coffee but also amazing cookies“

“Went out to have coffee with my parents on a Sunday afternoon (March 8, 2026), we had a long conversation and accidentally stayed past closing as we lost track of the time. The staff member was super nice, they didn't say anything and they began the closing ritual of cleaning and shutting down equipment, we finally noticed and figured out they were closed, we apologized for staying past, and they were absolutely lovely about it, so huge kudos for nice people behind the counter.

Everyone's drinks and treats were very good too, I had an Orange Pekoe tea, I have come to expect tea to be an afterthought in cafes but it was exceptional here, the teabag was a disposable manually loaded deal and the tea was of an excellent quality so major kudos there as well.

My father's coffee was well made and he enjoyed it greatly, and my mother's hot chocolate was splendid.

The atmosphere was very nice, I will definitely visit again!

Huge thumbs up!“

“My girlfriend and I went downtown specifically to enjoy one of their delicious chai lattes. While I was paying for parking, a seagull pooped on me and my brand new hat. We still went to get a drink and told the baristas about the situation. They offered a rag to clean up and made us customers of the day. Definitely the best spot in town!“

“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.“

“Breakfast“

“Just brewed up a V60 batch of the Brazil Jaguara Crazy, and it is crazy good. I’ve long been a fan of Discovery Coffee’s single origins for their light roast pourover-friendly profiles, and since moving from the island to Vancouver I have started ordering it for delivery. This stuff is a smash hit.“

“Stopped in here last Saturday afternoon while visiting Victoria from Calgary and honestly it might be the best coffee I've had on this whole trip. The lavender latte was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and the barista was super friendly and patient while I figured out what I wanted. The space has a really warm, lived-in feel with plenty of natural light coming through the front windows. Definitely adding Habit Coffee to my list of reasons to come back to this city.“

“This place is my go-to favourite coffee shop! The coffee is delicious, the pastries are so good, and everyone working there is a truly awesome human being.“

“## Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a wonderful experience here! The shop itself is incredibly **cute** and has such a welcoming atmosphere.
More importantly, the service was top-notch. I originally ordered my drink iced, but it was brought out hot by mistake. The staff was so kind and professional about it—they **remade it instantly** without any hesitation. The new drink was absolutely **delicious** and well worth the wait.
It is rare to find a place that matches great quality with such genuine hospitality. I will definitely be back! ---“

“The best coffee and customer service ever“

“great spot and great folks running it. everyone there is super welcoming. some of the freshest matcha around!“

“Unique case for me, cause I'm ready to give this place a 5-star rating just for the design and architecture.
And close my 👀 for the strange bakery or semi-dry plants.

My intuition says that most of the audience in Victoria might not be ready for this concept yet. And it's more likely not so profitable for the team... but I wish them to reach that point, as it was with Bauhaus design (the first period, most people around preferred thingies), but after customers opened their eyes )) hope the same will be with this unique creative spot.“

“Food is fresh daily, and delicious! Only comment from some people is regrettable price-comparison with next door Thrifty's deli and baked goods. But you have to pay for quality and that's what we get in spades!! Great atmosphere, good vibes from everyone who's there and very happy place to be, to have cuppa coffee with edible treats. Come on in and enjoy the new and much appreciated, favorite coffee shop; the James Bay Coffee House on Simcoe Street. You'll love it!“

“During the protest on Feb 19 I came in to get tea and coffee. I like to support small businesses like this. Nice clean place. Vax pass required to sit in but not to take out. Which was nice. I had a lovely girl serve me and we talked about the egg bites. I thanked her and went to leave and had a woman cruse at me and then threaten to hit me. I kindly asked if she was having a bad day and needed a hug. I then began to record her I case she did proceed with what she said. I want to apologize to all people who were there trying to enjoy a peaceful day, and the the lovely staff who are just trying to do their job in a world that’s gone nuts. Sorry that this woman felt the need to be ignorant and violent to a person who was peacefully and politely getting a tea and coffee. This behaviour in older adults is embarrassing. And I am sorry it happened in your nice establishment. Hopefully it won’t happen again. I’d like to post the woman’s picture since she threatened me. But I’ll save her the embarrassment. Peace and love to you all. Enjoy your coffee and food.“

“The bus for my return ferry was coming in just one minute, and I really wanted to say I was sorry and ask if you could prepare it quickly. But with my limited English, all I could say was “the bus…!” Seeing me so flustered, the staff kindly hurried without getting upset. I was truly grateful, though I also felt bad for rushing, and I ended up running out without even saying a proper goodbye. Thankfully, I caught the bus.

Thank you so much for that moment. The coffee was really delicious, and out of gratitude I want to visit again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
ありがとうございます🙇‍♀️“

“Duo is my new favourite spot! My butterscotch latte and twice-baked butter croisant were both delicious, and the vibe in there is so cute! Tino the server was our favourite part though - what a charming guy, I hope he’s there again next time :)“

“Nourish is absolutely worth a visit, and that's coming from someone who's usually skeptical of hyped brunch spots. The cafe is very vegetable-forward, with plenty of fresh greens and healthy ingredients, but the food never feels like it's sacrificing flavor. Even the meat add-ons, like the sausages, were excellent.

If you're planning to go without a reservation, try to arrive early and expect a bit of a wait. Still, I'd say it's well worth it if you're in Victoria and looking for a charming brunch spot that serves healthy, flavorful food in a welcoming atmosphere.“

“Fantastic, cozy little cafe! It's a little bit hidden behind the apartments, but it's a lovely environment and as far as I know, family-owned.

Prices are reasonable, lattes are extremely comforting like a warm hug. I've only had their iluka buns but they did not disappoint.

If you're in the area, I highly recommend them! Support local!“

“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.“

“Great spot to grab a coffee right in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour area! The drinks are classic Starbucks quality, and it’s nice to enjoy your beverage while soaking in the waterfront vibes. The staff were friendly and efficient, and the café has a relaxed atmosphere with seating if you want to hang out or get some work done. It’s also super convenient for a quick stop before exploring the nearby attractions, restaurants, and scenic waterfront paths around downtown. Highly recommend for a reliable coffee break or casual meet‑up!“

“I recently came to this coffee shop for the first time, and I was met with such friendly service, great coffee and a busy but cozy atmosphere. I enjoyed it so much that I came back again the following week and was met with the same friendly sevice and a delicous muffin! They have won my business for sure. Such a change from the other hipster spots that meet you cold glares and don't really care that you're there. Good Earth for the win!“

“They have many unique films that are hard to find elsewhere.“

“Best pie we’ve ever had, the peach berry, the chicken and the beef meat pies are amazing, and then there is the staff, I’m sorry we didn’t get your name but you cook and serve and made our visit super special ❤️“

“Fig deli has the finest food in town. Amazing staff and great service“

“So…first of all I would like to say what an absolute vibe this hidden gem is…so relaxed with lovely interior…the hippo blonde was delicious…the flat white was exceptional…the banoffee blonde rocked my world and they serve northern bloc ice cream…nearly forgot the rose and pistachio loaf😋“

“This is by far the best coffee in whistler!“