Edited: gave it one more shot and was worse than the first time. Extremely rude staff, dirty vibe, and the music is too loud. They removed all the outdoor seating over half an hour before closing on what is the warmest and nicest day of the year so far. Lazy. Donuts made by a different company are about the only redeeming feature of this place.
Original: Came around 2pm, didn’t have a single thing to eat at all. Still using paper straws despite the carcinogenic glue used to make them and how they ruin your drink. Didn’t like the atmosphere either, full of entitled Oak Bay hipsters. Coffee worse that others within walking distance.
Bitcoin Freedom
Just priceless to be able to see and hear vinyl music 🖤 to spend any day here 🙂
Roman Shchedrin
Cool location. Way overpriced coffee. Got a medium cold brew which was $6 before tax and tip. When I received it was in a cup which should be considered a small. Overpriced for the amount served. Wouldn’t return
Caroline Edwards
Mocha was fine, no cushions on the seats, very bland interior decor.
Trix
Best espresso in the city and friendly staff! 🙂
Tim McKay
Oak Bay location.
Food rating: The Apple fritter I had was super oily - their bakers had a bad batch, not usually like this.
Coffee is always solid and very well made... if it were not for this core aspect, I would not be back as often as I am. Don't loose that, PLEASE!
Service: functional but nothing more. See below.
Atmosphere: LP playing ambient music (a bit loud) but is a nice accompaniment to the buzz of local convos.
My recommendations for the owner:
1) branded to go cups with QR for Google or FB reviews. 2) QR codes on tables and at the door for menus... maybe offer a promo on the table menus for discount on 2nd drink or a Togo item when leaving, and maybe to eliminate lines, have a table runner bring the item and collect payment so you get shorter lines and the walkin walk out traffic can get in line faster. 3) would be nice if staff greet customers, or at very least at the till.... they NEVER EVER SMILE... they seem like they hate being here and not super friendly. They comply with orders, but do nothing to be welcoming or even friendly. Training!!! 4) menus.... covered this already, but if you don't do the QR thing, at LEAST print a larger menu or do a chalk board or something. 5) setup a drink of the day or some kind of special bevy that is shown in a photo and displayed on a sandwich board outside or on an easel inside the door so you see it right away. Make it 10-15% more than regular priced similar drink, but just add some twist.... a special latte or bring in some Merchies tea for a weekend.....
John “JT” Thompson
They charge an extra buck for decaff. $7 for an 8oz coffee. Very expensive compared to elsewhere. I asked why and was told decaff coffee beans have gone up 100%. Really?
Tara Birian
Noooo starrrrrr to this new place in oak bay.
I’m strongly dissatisfied with my recent experience at discovery coffee in oak bay. I asked for a small size latte and they charged me $6. What on the earth? How they came up with this price ? I’d definitely will talk to the manager of this place. I’d not recommend going there and paying $6 for a small latte
Jerry Lam D.C.
Amazing coffee. Best I have ever had in a long time in this island
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Cruller
Michael Doyle
All good, nothing memorably good or bad. A very noisy outdoor patio that fronts on a busy stretch of Oak Bay Avenue.
The owner/s of this business should be embarrassed by his lack of thoughtfulness and ability to execute well on things, as evidenced by the high glare of the spotlights on this cloudy day. This is what happens when one "trusts the experts" for surely someone was hired who decided that this is the "trendy" thing to do. Not to mention, this cannot be considered a "nice" spot with what is surely a blue (rather than vioetet) phosphor pump LED. The turntable playing music does not go unnoticed. Clearly there is a yearning here to do things better, and I would encourage the owner to see it through properly, or sell the business. The light may be unpleasant, but not nearly as unpleasant as it must be to have to live with knowing that one was the person whose work led to this unfortunate circumstance.
Walter Trevor Eldridge
Best latte I've had in years
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
LoriR
Options for plant based milks and the best coffee!
At least one (sometimes all) muffins are vegan and they also have at least one vegan donut and often a fruit chew cookie.
As it is a coffee spot, there isn't an overall huge range of food items regardless.
Augusta Gray
The baristas looked like they didn't wanna be there. I tried smiling and chatting and they just weren't interested. They barely even wanted to make eye contact with anybody. Muffin was good.
Edited: gave it one more shot and was worse than the first time. Extremely rude staff, dirty vibe, and the music is too loud. They removed all the outdoor seating over half an hour before closing on what is the warmest and nicest day of the year so far. Lazy. Donuts made by a different company are about the only redeeming feature of this place.
Original: Came around 2pm, didn’t have a single thing to eat at all. Still using paper straws despite the carcinogenic glue used to make them and how they ruin your drink. Didn’t like the atmosphere either, full of entitled Oak Bay hipsters. Coffee worse that others within walking distance.
Just priceless to be able to see and hear vinyl music 🖤 to spend any day here 🙂
Cool location. Way overpriced coffee. Got a medium cold brew which was $6 before tax and tip. When I received it was in a cup which should be considered a small. Overpriced for the amount served. Wouldn’t return
Mocha was fine, no cushions on the seats, very bland interior decor.
Best espresso in the city and friendly staff! 🙂
Oak Bay location.
Food rating: The Apple fritter I had was super oily - their bakers had a bad batch, not usually like this.
Coffee is always solid and very well made... if it were not for this core aspect, I would not be back as often as I am. Don't loose that, PLEASE!
Service: functional but nothing more. See below.
Atmosphere: LP playing ambient music (a bit loud) but is a nice accompaniment to the buzz of local convos.
My recommendations for the owner:
1) branded to go cups with QR for Google or FB reviews.
2) QR codes on tables and at the door for menus... maybe offer a promo on the table menus for discount on 2nd drink or a Togo item when leaving, and maybe to eliminate lines, have a table runner bring the item and collect payment so you get shorter lines and the walkin walk out traffic can get in line faster.
3) would be nice if staff greet customers, or at very least at the till.... they NEVER EVER SMILE... they seem like they hate being here and not super friendly. They comply with orders, but do nothing to be welcoming or even friendly. Training!!!
4) menus.... covered this already, but if you don't do the QR thing, at LEAST print a larger menu or do a chalk board or something.
5) setup a drink of the day or some kind of special bevy that is shown in a photo and displayed on a sandwich board outside or on an easel inside the door so you see it right away. Make it 10-15% more than regular priced similar drink, but just add some twist.... a special latte or bring in some Merchies tea for a weekend.....
They charge an extra buck for decaff. $7 for an 8oz coffee. Very expensive compared to elsewhere. I asked why and was told decaff coffee beans have gone up 100%. Really?
Noooo starrrrrr to this new place in oak bay.
I’m strongly dissatisfied with my recent experience at discovery coffee in oak bay. I asked for a small size latte and they charged me $6. What on the earth? How they came up with this price ? I’d definitely will talk to the manager of this place. I’d not recommend going there and paying $6 for a small latte
Amazing coffee. Best I have ever had in a long time in this island
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Cruller
All good, nothing memorably good or bad. A very noisy outdoor patio that fronts on a busy stretch of Oak Bay Avenue.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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The owner/s of this business should be embarrassed by his lack of thoughtfulness and ability to execute well on things, as evidenced by the high glare of the spotlights on this cloudy day. This is what happens when one "trusts the experts" for surely someone was hired who decided that this is the "trendy" thing to do. Not to mention, this cannot be considered a "nice" spot with what is surely a blue (rather than vioetet) phosphor pump LED. The turntable playing music does not go unnoticed. Clearly there is a yearning here to do things better, and I would encourage the owner to see it through properly, or sell the business. The light may be unpleasant, but not nearly as unpleasant as it must be to have to live with knowing that one was the person whose work led to this unfortunate circumstance.
Best latte I've had in years
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Options for plant based milks and the best coffee! At least one (sometimes all) muffins are vegan and they also have at least one vegan donut and often a fruit chew cookie. As it is a coffee spot, there isn't an overall huge range of food items regardless.
The baristas looked like they didn't wanna be there. I tried smiling and chatting and they just weren't interested. They barely even wanted to make eye contact with anybody. Muffin was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Coffees great, nice staff and chill atmosphere!
Dietary restrictions: Oat milk available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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