Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Vancouver Island
25 restaurant menus in Vancouver Island, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"A cute little Cafe full of charm and a wonderful atmosphere and staff to..."
Bruce Ward
"This place is awesome and it keeps getting better. The soups are fantastic and flavourful. The sandwich and wrap variety is large and they are fresh..."
Hayley Walker
"A fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch! Such a lovely addition to the area, Keeks has fantastic homemade bakery items, as well as soups, sandwiches..."
Katie McGroarty
"Great little cafe!
Outdoor seating on a terrace, and about 20 spaces inside.
Pastries and simple eats all good e.g. bacon and egg bagel .
Wonderful ..."
Azul Hugh
"Worked here for months before Kiki closed it to work on other projects. Really lovely place that always felt safe to be in as a trans person, and I..."
Lin Lloyd
"This place is so homey and comfortable. Perfect for hanging out, studying, or coming for a delicious home-style lunch. The food is creative, fresh,..."
Celine Cuevas
"Love Keekz. Kiki makes everything from scratch, and it shows. The sandwiches are delicious and the soup that changes daily is always great. I get at..."
Adrian Nyland
"The homemade muffins are amazing. Hard you find a place that still makes homemade anything at a price that you can afford. Recommend this place for..."
Matthew Coffey
"Cute little place. Mom and daughter run it. Best coconut milk chai anywhere! Great both hot or iced. Baking done in house is excellent as..."
Tracey Rate
"I've had a lot of London fogs in my day,
as well as various other specialty drinks....
This place blows the pants off your average London fog, and..."
"Slow roasted short ribs best ever! Crisp salad with homemade dressing was delicious. Big bowl of fresh fruit substituted for potatoes at breakfast...."
Mary Tucker
"What a cute place overlooking the pool. I had a fantastic lunch here and would highly recommend it! We look forward to hosting Paint Nite events..."
Ginja Lion
"Great food and desserts! Lovely owner served us and I like that so much is handmade in house and locally sourced/seasonal. Would definitely recommend..."
Paula Wensley
"We spent 3 days at the hotel & ate our breakfast & dinner there each day. Awesome food & service - highly recommend the hotel &..."
Donna Parr
"Fabulous!!!
Great staff, down to earth people...�
Awesome food, great prices.
Thank you for your hospitality.
See you all next..."
Barb Cameron
"Real food made from scratch, so good ! Had the prime rib dinner and peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was perfect, going back for more soon..."
Dan Morris
"Amazing food, great staff. Margie's creme brûlée is..."
Sean Bob Klaver
"Breakfast was great!!! It came just the way I ordered..."
Kathy Pearce
"great service n good food n gotta love sitting..."
Background Brenda
"I was very surprised with this restaurant in our hotel as I'm usually not wowed by hotel food. It's normally always lacking in some way, similar to..."
S JT
"An unexpected surprise that you wouldn't walk into unless you were staying at the hotel or knew otherwise. The food was very tasty and thoroughly..."
Tami Romanchuk
"This is our "go to" place whenever we want a casual lunch or a substantial breakfast. There are new owners who took the place over from the..."
Ed Prior
"The staff are friendly and the breakfast special is..."
GWoo
"Friendly place. I drank some red wine and got tipsy. The halibut was nice and had a crispy outside. It was just a small..."
TsimshianHoroscope
"We arrived with a party of 12. Service was friendly and quick. The food was..."
Sheena Wright
"Awesome food and great service. Great prices and good..."
Margie Edwards
"Good place to eat but little bit pricey. Great service Judy is the..."
Randy Mar
"Wow. This is a hidden gem....really good food and staff are amazing. Try the Scallywags salad...so..."
"I was really impressed by how amazing the food, the coffee and the decor is! I love going there, and the waffles are definitely a must have! I also..."
Chelsea Tomczyk
"I went to the Awakening Cafe for a highway road trip break. I was greeted with a very warm welcome and the coffee was delicious. I was feeling down..."
Marilynn Dee
"You can always have an interesting conversation with the host, Curt. Good coffee from Thailand. Delicious, healthy waffles. Fascinating collection of..."
Bill Preston
"Coffee here is the best I've had and the owner is very nice and a pleasure to talk too! Check out the ammolite jewellery, it's..."
Julie Mamula
"Delicious waffles, great coffee, super friendly owner. Place your order and browse items made by local..."
ChelSea
"Best mocha and gluten free waffles! Check out the lovely jewels while there..."
Rachelle Briard
"fixed my coffee fix :) Equally fabulous coffee on second visit, so rating bumped ... and, if you are lucky, you may get to meet Levi! Get your coffee..."
"Nice little spot hidden at the back of the building with a quiet patio. They brew local roaster Bows x Arrows and have delicious pastries from local..."
Marie-Ève Gagné
"Tucked away, super adorable local coffee shop! Coffee Tonic and White Chia Chocochip Cookie are a..."
Health Renegade
"Great little coffee shop! A cozy, converted a small apartment gives it that home-y and comfortable feel! Nice place to sit back and enjoy a coffee,..."
Aidan Snider
"Enjoyed while visiting from Calgary. Full effort being made - good beans, nice porcelain, carefully dialed shots. A big step above Cafe F and equal..."
Paul Barclay
"A hidden gem (quite literally around the back of the building). Excellent coffee and a very relaxing courtyard patio. Cool feature of the place is..."
Joel Cave
"Such a cute space, great coffee and treats. Small seating selection inside but large patio area with great wifi 10/10..."
Sabrina Bloedorn
"Great baristas, cute little shop in a residential neighbourhood so it feels like you're connecting in your own backyard. Visit frequently and will..."
Lisa Ricci
"Lovely local coffee shop with a sweet little patio and fast WiFi! Their staff is wonderful and makes AMAZING espresso drinks with Bows & Arrows..."
Eva Nunez
"Top notch locally roasted Bows & Arrows beans. Pro baristas. Nut milk latte is my go to. Highly recommend this coffee shop to fellow coffee..."
Rob Garant
"Quite small, but plenty of outdoor seating. I just enjoyed what is probably the best London Fog in this town. I'll be back for..."
"What an amazing treasure tucked away in the heart of Fairfield off the road where you might never find it if you didn't know it was there. A..."
Ingrid Kaplun Kanhoffen Vaughan
"I've stopped in here several times for lunch/coffee breaks and I am always happy with the service and of course delicious food and drinks! Thank..."
Chey Anne
"Greatest bakery in Victoria!
Love the food, the lovely owner, the fab waitress THE PATIO...it is an amazing place for a yummy salad, excellent coffee..."
Meanie Oh
"Best BLT I've had. Would give it 6 stars if you made a double..."
Danu Craig
"A neighbourhood gem. Welcoming, delicious and really great..."
Christine Gleed
"What a great spot, Super friendly staff, incredible food and now that the patio is covered it's got lots of seating year-round. I've had the Challah,..."
Noah Zanbilowicz
"Fabulous neighbourhood treats. We just love the Cottage Bakery. They are super friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is relaxed. You can't..."
YummyVic
"Ingredible. I have never once been disappointed in the baked goods I've bought here. There Cinnabuns are so big there like a meal into..."
1234asdf
"Top Notch!. Wonderful location, product and service! On par with Delish and Wildfire as far as quality and ever so friendly. I will return to this..."
Chefassassin
"Awesome!. I eat lunch here several times a week and buy bread to take home. There are 3 sandwiches and 3 salads to chose from each day, wonderful..."
Allie
"Simply the best. Local, organic, delicious, pristine, beautiful patio, all good. Pastries from..."
Eathere Eathere Eateverywhere
"Too good. Incredible edibles by a couple of sisters (one an expert pastry chef). Love it, want..."
Fvwitthoeft
"Cottage Bakery AKA Two Girls & Their Buns Bakery!!. Lovey location, delicious pastries, bread, sandwiches and salads. The sweet potato salad was..."
"First-time customer alert !!📢⚠️
Came in and was super busy and ordered an Ice Latte.☕️🧊
- With their current layout, I believe it could..."
Julian Tu
"Great little coffee stop that keeps me coming back.
I’ve had a macchiato and an oat flat white and the foam (and micro foam) on both was great...."
Megan Mingiano
"One of the few places that's open early so I can grab some breakfast & a latte on my way to work. I love the egg bites.
Also one of the few places..."
Darjeeling Ballondusoleil
"We've had a very hard time finding a good cup of coffee in Victoria until we came here. Milano has it figured out. Excellent flat whites and..."
Thomas Clemmer
"Love this place. Staff is so kind and goes above and beyond for every costumer. They really value engaging with their regulars. And the coffee was SO..."
Izzy Anderson
"Great coffee, but it’s always so busy. I just buy the coffee and make it at home. Tried twice to get a cup but the wait was too long so I left...."
Frank Field
"Fabulous coffee! Perfect lattes and flat white. The girls at the counter are so sweet and friendly! It’s my fav spot in town for coffee. There’s..."
AM
"This nicely presented espresso cafe is wonderful! The lemon pound cake was dense a buttery with the right amount of sweetness and tartness. The..."
Lisa Wilson
"Came with four other work colleagues to this place. I've always walked by in passing but hadn't had the chance to try until now; I have heard about..."
土萠ほたる
"Neat place, cozy and nice. Lots of choices of baked goods, they taste decent. Coffee was really good, chai was good but different and the tea has a..."
"The food and the service here were fantastic. The schnitzel and potato salad were sold out (get there early!) but the fresh, tasty croissant..."
Jim Anderson
"The schnitzel is truly amazing and incredibly authentic. A must have..."
jerry holzbecher
"How can you not love a cafe that has great coffee, great food, and great deserts? Owners are super nice. Even had the right sized fork for sharing..."
Doug Mason
"They supplied one of our wedding cakes and it was delicious! My husband and I fell in love with the fresh pizza, soup, and specialty coffee. This is..."
Samantha McAra
"Consistently fresh, excellent quality, pride of ownership and genuinely nice and friendly service. This is a go to every time I go out to Courtenay...."
Tanya Kucey
"Discovering this gem on 5th Street was a surprise. A friendly husband and wife team run the business. My favourites cinnamon danish, homemade soups,..."
Tess B.
"Phenomenal service and incredible food. My family and I stumbled across this husband-and-wife-run establishment by chance while in town running..."
"This little coffee shop was a delight! It's one of those little holes in the wall that will pleasantly surprise you. The servers are really nice and..."
Jennifer Dempsey
"Great little gem for a quick lunch. Friendly staff. Awesome chilli, fresh made sandwiches and a varied Asian selection of curries is a nice..."
Mags
"A great place to stop for lunch if you're around Mayfair Mall or Uptown Shopping Area. The staff are friendly and the food is consistent and fairly..."
Graham McMicken
"I ordered teriyaki chicken rice and it was a bit salty but okay. Reasonable price and free..."
Panupong Yokyongsakul
"Very nice "mom and pop" sandwich shop that I have been going to for years. Highly recommend the Chicken Cordon Blue..."
Carl Chambers (Czarl)
"I am so hungry.So I think everything is delicious in this..."
"Delicious raw food selection! Tons to choose from and very creative. The kale chips are also delicious but everything here is great and large..."
Gee
"Amazing smoothies!! Good customer service, very sweet. I love that it’s all vegan, and I bet the food tastes amazing and I’ll have to try it next..."
Hanna
"Decent place for your juice and smoothie needs! Feels like an old school, authentic health food cafe. Serves up raw sweets and treats too. I'll be..."
Em von Euw
"Great fresh, hot and cold meals, beverages and treats. I got the excellent walnut-sausage bowl and a treat. The next time, I had the Comfort Bowl,..."
Laura Carolina
"Awesome staff, lovely decor & excellent offerings ~ the new menu is amazing & offers a huge variety of delicious healthy items! Highly recommend for..."
Unity Harmony
"Delicious!!! Food was fresh and absolutely delicious. Served very quickly by very friendly and professional staff. I enjoyed the experience and when..."
Roman Krzaczek Quadra Island Cortes Island and Campbell River Realtor
"If your looking for vegan food this is the place to be. Only place in town who will customize your order and individual anything to your..."
"Sumptuous dishes, lovely coffees, divine desserts💖💝💗 love the exquisite tasting espresso chocolate cookie...yum to the very last bite 😁..."
April
"At Keefer Street, on our 13th stop in our Search for Vancouver’s Best Coffee, we visit The Wilder Snail. I’m not familiar with this area. But I..."
Vancouver Barista
"Great coffee, and a nice community feel. They sell groceries and different things like a general store too. Comfortable, welcoming, and clearly a..."
EV Dave
"A Different Pace. From the outside it looks like your stereotypical corner store you would find in any community across Canada. But don't judge this..."
Coffee Rob
"Maybe it was chance. Maybe it was fate. It’s hard to say why life takes us to certain places at certain times but I do know this – walking..."
Meaghanc8
"Walking into the Wilder Snail you are greeted by a large wooden bar, some great red cupboards and large red globe lights that Erica wanted to make..."
Coffee Rob
"My friend Lorraine and I had already been to The Wilder Snail (not surprisingly, about a year ago) but for some reason I forgot to blog about it. But..."
Raul
"We came across this corner store/coffee shop/cafe while walking in the Strathcona area of Vancouver Eastside, near Chinatown. I stopped in to check..."
Sandra Chan
"Really cool location for a coffee shop! Reminds me of a small town coffee shop which is probably great for the community. Their outdoor seating area..."
John M
"What a nice experience. First time in the neighborhood. A friend of mine took me there for a coffee and a snack.
One had the tuna and the other had..."
Vincent Lee
"Good selection of items for the size. Perhaps a bit less variety of stock than the other local neighbourhood shops but I can usually find what I..."
Tom Szymanski
"Love this place. Stopped by for a bite to eat on a long walk. Delicious chocolate hazlenut loaf cake. kept me going!..."
Christine Robillard
"Dec 2023
Organic soup is back and in high demand. Clean is a synonym of Wilder Snail. Mr. Park gave us today a home made hot Lemon Ginger Tea which..."
PS
"The staff were incredibly friendly and the cafe has fantastic coffee. Great prices as..."
3mmasillustrations
"This is a place I like to see more of. Its a neighbourhood cafe with a feeling. Not everything is perfect and standard, but it is the beauty of it...."
Ben Dogan
"Great café/store. The barista and the cashier are both very nice and friendly ^-^ I will be coming back whenever I’m in the area. It seems like a..."
Momo
"Fantastic cafe, delicious latte and gluten free option. Thank..."
Danielle Wardstrom
"Sweet staff that always seem to remember and greet you with a smile, delicious breakfast and lunch fare, wonderful coffee and fair..."
River Shannon
"Was looking for a place to grab a warm drink whilst watching a baseball game and this place was perfect! In such a cute location, friendly staff, and..."
Natalie Martin
"Wonderful little coffee shop tucked away in the neighborhood next to the park. Call true was delicious and they can serve drinks” for here cups”..."
M User
"Such a fantastic little hidden gem in Strathcona. Not just a neighbourhood grocery, it’s also got a wonderful cafe serving up all the usual coffees..."
AJ H
"Best espresso and ice coffee in the area, and.for sure one of my top 5 in Vancouver, their service is brilliant, a must..."
Juanita Camargo Nunez
"Fabulous little neighbourhood coffee shop. Love..."
J Tsang
"Great coffee, great staff, great atmosphere. Quintessential..."
"Very Eclectic atmosphere has budding and experienced musicians performing various evenings. Very kewl place for sampling local snack/dessert..."
Carolynne
"Great Mom & Pop operation with friendly wonderful people. Such a refreshing community feel here compared to those lame big biz coffee hubs. Sit out..."
Jeffrey Warwick
"It's right next to my place on the gorge. Gone twice for Tuesday nights open mic. Music and sharing. Mixed bag of local talents.
Energy balls, gluten..."
Matrixology
"Excellent atmosphere and coffee! The open mic night on Tuesday evenings is a great place to show off a talent and relax with like minded..."
John Dane
"I like the owner. She's sweet. Enjoy an evening of line music, rent a DVD to take home. Or enjoy a nice cup of coffee with a dessert. This place is..."
Tom Hudock
"Great little friendly spot, definitely catch the singer songwriter shows, intimate and fun. Vegan options, drinks wise and food, had a vegan soup du..."
Dean Wolfe
"Great, warm atmosphere. Delicious treats and the hot chocolate was Divine. Love the ambiance and the fact that it's right by the gorge waterway for a..."
Dre Lavack
"Lovely staff. Homey, neighbourhood atmosphere. Great coffee. I love supporting independent coffee shops and these guys make it super..."
Emily McIvor
"First time in and it reminds me of a coffee shop in my hometown. Quiet, big windows, and my americano misto was delicious. Relaxed atmosphere, good..."
"I love this fruit tea! One of my favorite tea places in this town. You should try it, with aloe toppings. But Don’t expect good vibes here. Just..."
Dahyun
"Bubble tea is great, service is very good, but the place is poorly taken care of. There are a pair of broken chairs, while there is little space to..."
César Hernández Cruz
"I've had a great experience every time I've been here! They are efficient and clean and have a board that displays ingredients that are not available..."
Jigyasa Chaudhary
"Pretty quick and very quiet. I had a couple of slushies for myself and a friend and they were very tasty. Chatime asks your drink, size, toppings and..."
Kat M
"An awesome place to hangout and chill with your friends and family. Their selection of bubble tea flavours is excellent. They even give options such..."
Eben Pajanconi (ebspaj7)
"It was a busy place with so many students when I got there! So I had to wait in line to be served, but their service is fast and efficient. I loved..."
Linlin Chai
"I am in love with this place! Can choose ice percentage, & sugar level. Service is friendly and rather fast. Roasted milk tea with vanilla pudding is..."
Katlyn Carter
"Decent bubble tea, could do with a bit more of pearls though. They could work on their service which feels around 3 stars in terms of friendliness...."
W Tsai
"It's a busy place. I love their Matcha bean smoothie. I like the fact that I can order it with less sugar. I think the bad reviews come from the fact..."
toffy concepcion
"The great bbp comes up fair price. And It’s the only place has the Bitcoin self-service machine in Victoria, BC. As a mango lover, the mango..."
Amanda Chen
"Very good place for bubble tea in Victoria. Their drinks are great but some are definitely better than others, as in they should taste better but..."
"I had a very good experience today at this funky corner Cafe. Coffee was an excellent dark roast, which I had with a cup of vegan harvest soup...."
Selkie
"Place to go for amazing coffee & muffins. I love going to this coffee shop every morning for the great coffee & chocolate chip zucchini muffins :)..."
Salty0906
"Good chai. Chai latte is so good. over all i feel the prices are too..."
Ladylove
"Love. I have recently become a huge fan of Wild Coffee. As soon as I walked in I noticed the hip/good looking workers they have working behind the..."
Coffe3girl
"Not too shabby. Although it is in a touristy area, I don't mind the ambiance of this place. Decent selection of tea, and decent food. Nothing wowed..."
Phylogenetic
"Great cafe and coffee shop downtown! A lot of tasty gluten-free bakeries, great coffee options including white coffee: barely roasted coffee beans..."
Marie-Ève Gagné
"Absolutely phenomenal coffee shop. Firstly, the staff are something else. I have been going here for nearly three years, and I have never met a staff..."
Noel G
"Great spot. Had a delicious mocha, great hot chocolate and lots of tea choices. The muffins are as fresh as I've had. The granola parfait is in a..."
Jeremy O'Grady
"You come here for the decor, the seating, and the location in town. Not for the food or the drinks. You pay premium for again, location and seating...."
R E
"Wild Coffee has very chill hipster vibes. There's a lot of comfy & roomy seating options on the main floor & upstairs.. Assuming that a lot of uni..."
Melissa Fu
"Stopped in quickly for an espresso boost and it was a great shot! The place itself definitely has that chill, hippie atmosphere especially with the..."
Scott Breier
"Good breakfast options. Great espresso.Great service. Good local vibes. Doesn't feel as touristic as other places in..."
Ben Harosh
"Walked in and didn’t expect the lodge type feel. So cute & cozy! Perfect for a quiet place to gather & the staff was SO..."
Brianna Ross
"Gluten free food, good taste , kids friendly also.
And chairs and tables have their own story which it’s..."
Juan Cuesta
"Had Salted Caramel Latte and London fog here. The coffee was good and the prices are fair. The staff was very friendly when we asked for some good..."
bharath murali
"Walked past the Wild today on the way to the Bead shop just down the road. Later my wife and returned to the Wild. You know what it's like when..."
Doug Mason
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