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Dutch Bakery & Diner
90/100 (2480 ratings)
Dessert
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Dutch
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Dutch
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European
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Eclairs
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Cheap Eats
"One of my favorite "must visit" places when I go home. Plus, my mum always orders me cake for my birthday...with two sides almond and two sides..."
Carlee Ní Rua Wright
"Try to go every time I'm downtown to get my fix of a croquette or three!!! Tastes the same every time!!! Maybe they are getting smaller and smaller..."
Joanne Nicol
"This was our everyday breakfast cafe for a week in Victoria BC. Great food lovely old world relaxing atmosphere and the nicest people serving our..."
Fran Harman
"If you like pastries, this is your new favourite place. A must visit if you haven't..."
Amy Broere
"Such an amazing little place, great food and..."
Christine Nelson
"My favourite coffee place in all of Victoria. Great prices, great quality, and great service. A necessary stop while in the..."
Raymond Kobes
"2nd to no one! I’ve been frequenting the door of this bakery for 40+ years and never disappointed! As far back as when Troy and I would be eating..."
Kevin Kratofil
"Amazing food, (the beef croquettes are just like in Amsterdam), baked good are the best (cranberry/cheese Danish, WOW!) and friendly staff, love..."
Scott Bloom
"Great home style food and great service. Definitely give this place a..."
Vera Waterman Walker
"Simple straightforward breakfast fare but oh so good and reasonably priced. The pastries are incredible. Servce was great and fast. Good place to go..."
Donn Gallon
"The best bakery in town! Been going there for well over 40 years. Consistently great!! Love..."
Shannon Robbins
"Nice place to get a good, basic hot breakfast. Their almond based tea cookies are excellent, I've never walked away from this place anything other..."
Deanna Reed
"Great place to meet a friend who is on her lunch break, Food is great and services is even..."
Trish McLaws
"We ate here several times for breakfast and lunch. It was so convenient to where we stayed. The food is really great, like an old fashioned diner...."
Janice Cone
"Use to have lunch here in the 60's when working at motor vehicle branch. Have to have my Dutch Bakery fix whenever I'm back home in..."
Patricia Swindell-Roberts
"Excellent. Very busy but worth the wait. Enjoyed my first time trying a..."
Maria Rentas
"Amazing pastries! An absolute must do, when I go to..."
Melinda Hull
"My husband said the burger was the best he's ever had and he eats a lot of burgers and the croquettes were full of meat not just beef flavor....the..."
Irma Reid
"Wonderful to be able to enjoy some Dutch food across the ocean! The croquettes were pretty good and authentic, like they're made back home. The..."
Dan
"I mostly come in here to buy a vanilla slice for my partner and a sausage roll for myself. Both are Excellent. One day I decided to come for a late..."
J P
"So many goodies here. Love the mocha cake, Scottish short bread. Most of the stuff here don’t taste too sweet like in America, which I really..."
Linh Clark
"I went here with friends in 2020 just a few weeks before the pandemic hit. Had the meat pie with yam fries and pie for dessert (don't remember the..."
Bradley Jang
"Have been coming here since I was a child. One of my favourite places and everything is good. The Dutch apple cake is what I remember the most and..."
Kenrick Li
"Had a lovely lunch at the Dutch bakery. The grilled cheese w bacon and added tomato was really good. Sweet server, the place was busy but the food..."
Erica Gustafson
"Super service, freshly made food, casual quality eats. Breakfast here is a pleasant start for the day in a place tucked away and well worth the..."
Judy
"A low key simple breakfast spot for the locals. Food is nothing special but the restaurant has vibes of being a community pillar for..."
Cindy P
"i have been going to dutch bakery my entire life...the best food for great prices + the cakes are beyond belief....so..."
Bruce Menzies
"Had breakfast at the Dutch Bakery and Diner twice while visiting Victoria and each time found the service excellent and food great. Also picked up an..."
Warren Reynolds
"I've lived on the island my whole life and didn't know about this place 😒 I'm so glad my boyfriend told me about it and we got to go together!..."
Cassandra Finch
"Absolutely the best place in Victoria to get a dessert. These people do it right! So many selections, you'll always want more than one thing here...."
Jesse England
"Great treats today at 3:30. The staff could have put the tiniest bit of effort into friendly customer service though. I felt like a burden instead of..."
Bruce Haskin
"Amazing simple breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee diner. This Gem on Fort Street is a 3rd generation Dutch family run bakery. You can eat in or..."
Joy HW
"With soaring costs of food, it can be hard to find a nice place to have a treat at a reasonable price. Dutch Bakery is old school— classic diner..."
Lisa Jane de Gara
"I've loved this place since I was little, can never just walk pass the window and if I do I'm guaranteed to circle back and go in. This was one of..."
Rosey
"Awesome little breakfast spot or a little coffe & bakery treat. We opted for the coffee and treat option - dutch shortbread and spinach feta..."
Jennifer Lynn
Brasserie L'ecole
90/100 (3060 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Gluten Free Options
European
French
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Duck Confit
Beef
Torte
Confit
Creme Brulee
French onion soup
Pasta
Roquefort
Salad
Duck
Lamb
Pesto
Oyster
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Steak Frites
Tuna
Crème Brulée
Burger
Hamburgers
French Fries
Sit down
French
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Classic French bistro out in Victoria. They don't take reservations which works out perfectly for someone like me who makes dinner plans last..."
Saul George
"The staff is great! Very attentive even if not their table. No reservations, so be aware of the seating policy and plan accordingly. It is worth..."
Gerry Schaefer
"What a wonderful place, and people were right - you can't have a bad meal. The restaurant is small with just a dozen or so tables, not crammed..."
Marko
"This place offers very solid bistro dining in Victoria: * You likely know that they do not take reservations * We showed up on a Friday night just..."
Tom L
"The trout was delightful and I would recommend the truffle oil frites which were also delicious! The restaurant had a lovely ambience and the staff..."
Rachel Knight
"Got lucky that there happened to be a table and didn’t have to wait. French onion soup was great for the cold rainy weather out. The duck with..."
T- na
"Loved it here, and will for sure be back. Unique and lovely spot. Not a fan of the need to line up to get in - if they allowed reservations, I would..."
Georgie L
"We decided to finally try Brasserie L'Ecole on our anniversary for nice French dinner. 30 minutes waiting out in the cold was not so fun but we heard..."
Joelle Jo
"Outstanding!! My friend took me about a month ago and we had the best night. I am French and was dubious as to what the quality of the food would be,..."
E Natacha
"This very special French Restaurant operates on a first arrive,first basis so we arrived 30 minutes early and there were several enthusiastic..."
Michael Moriarity
"Fantastic wine selection, menu was creative without being inventive. The house made charcuterie was exemplary and the ratatouille was divine; both..."
Elizabeth Vara
"Gorgeous local ingredients prepared perfectly. Hearty, comforting dishes served with straightforward style and creativity. Paleron of beef was fork..."
Saggio Ricercatore
"Absolutely loved my experience there. Staff was on point and food was..."
Joey Litalien
"We waited at 5 and were able to be seated when it opened at 530 on a Saturday. I think we may have been one of the last groups in line that made it..."
Courtney B
"Incredible experience!! We went in on a Wednesday night and missed the infamous queues. The waitress was wonderful, attentive and helpful! She..."
Lavaniya Sachi
"I had the steak & my friend had the halibut. Both were extraordinary. The service is both professional & friendly. The prices are very reasonable and..."
faith hoy
"A hidden gem with a rotating menu. Some of the best steak I've had in town, hands down. Also, some may view it as an after-thought, but even their..."
Patrick Groves
Cook & Pan Polish Delicatessen & Cafe
88/100 (215 ratings)
Speciality Food Market
Restaurants
European
European
Eastern European
Cafe
Polish
Polish
Eastern European
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Perogies
Sit down
Polish
Café
European
Eastern European
Reservations
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I am so happy to have found this deli! I am Polish at heart and when I moved to Victoria, I missed my Polish food! The service is great, i can..."
Rita Elizabeth
"Was here for lunch this week and was very happy with everything! Great service, wonderful staff and delicious food! Had the cabbage roll, perogies..."
Jeff Skidmore
"I was so happy to learn that the Polish Deli relocated right next to my business I grabbed lunch within 15 minutes of hearing the good news! AND..."
Ashtree Rowan Wood
"So happy to find your new location!! I bought some frozen perogies and made them that night!! Delicious and perfect in every way!! Will be back to..."
Kate Seymour
"Always walked by the sign and thought "I should go there one day." Today was the day and I was not disappointed. Had the special perogies and sausage..."
Brittany Boschma
"Went for lunch yesterday and ordered the cabbage roll perogie special. The cabbage roll was the best we have ever had. The donut was also..."
Kathy Vesterdal
"We just put an order in for pick-up in a few days.. so here is a quick review about the service: AWESOME! Food review to come on..."
Shelley Halpern Evans
"Beautiful atmosphere. AMAZING sausage. Delicious americano's. Highly..."
TJ Clark
"Amazing new space! I have never seen such a beautiful deli. Will be coming..."
Tobin Gibson
"I was so pleased to find out today that Cook & Pan had re-opened, I went shopping for some of my favourites right after work!..."
Pamela Mae - Stamper
"Loved it. Super convenient. Great food. I'm glad it moved so..."
Kelly Cousins
"Best hidden breakfast in all of Victoria. Skip the lines and wait and eat a delicious local, farm-sourced meal. The staff is well-informed and happy..."
Tad Beavers
"Amazing food and very welcoming staff. Great place to have lunch and the upstairs looked perfect for sharing a coffee and enjoying the fireplace...."
Gayle Vogel
"Nice small restaurant with a very Polish theme. Nice lady that runs the place and makes guests comfortable. Has an outside patio that one could enjoy..."
Gavin Doyle
"Breakfast took a little longer than I was expecting... thankfully it was very tasty. Cute, quaint and the owner was friendly. Recommended if you..."
Marky P-H
"Went for their first pop-up brunch, and it was amazing! They also make excellent, authentic pierogi, and you can even buy some frozen ones to take..."
Claire Cassidy
"Lovely and personable owner/baker and artist. Scone was fresh and tasty, delicious mocha added to our conversations with friends. Look at the variety..."
Cam Grant
"Delicious brunch menu and very friendly and helpful staff. Located in a proper historical building with lots of character, this place truly is a..."
Jakub Buczek
"A beautiful little café with a delicious spread. The hostess/server/cook extraordinaire was charming and friendly, and she even made our lemonade..."
Holly Nicholsson
"My mom and I went here for brunch this past Saturday. I've been looking for really great Polish food in Victoria and found it here! I had the North..."
Amanda Cheeseman
"Cook and Pan's weekend brunch is Victoria's best kept secret. Chef Will Powers produces some incredible west coast eats (often with a Polish twist),..."
Kyle Bouwknecht
The French Oven Bakery
81/100 (154 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
European
French
Lunch
Breakfast
"Love everything. Especially the OLIVE bread, and multi grains. After eating these breads, can no longer eat groceries bought breads anymore. Also..."
July Moe
"I felt like I had stepped into Europe, the buns I bought were light, fresh rosemary flavoured. Amazing..."
Deena Simon
"The fococcia buns are a favorite for our..."
Kirby Tall
"The best bakery in town by far! I haven't had a pain au chocolat this delicious since I was in France!..."
Brittany Nolan
"Yum! and gooorgeous! : > Uh-oh, you have t have 50 characters... let me see if I'm there, yet... lol! :..."
Ailsa Forshaw
"The quality of the bread and other products at this bakery are excellent, and the skills of the expert French baker are obvious every time you take a..."
Sally Eshuys
"Croissants ou pains au chocolat délicatement moelleux, bacon stuffed baguettes ou triangles feuilletés aux épinards délicieusement croustillants..."
Mc Hurlupee
"Ne pas quitter Victoria sans passer par la Boulangerie Française La vraie avec du pain fabriqué artisanalement comme en France Tout sur levain..."
Bernard Jessel
"Oh, la, la.... Les petits pains cuits au ciel!! Une vraie..."
Ximena Londono
"I'm addicted to the multigrain bread. As well as the spinach-feta brioche. And the monkey bread. Oh, and also the pain au chocolat...... shall I..."
Dave Aharonian
"This is the bread my grandmother made when I was young..."
Mario Stocco
"Sorry - can't type. I am eating these lovely baked..."
Brigitta Vadász Hurley
"Best bakery in town. I love this bakery. I like all of their products but the croissants are the best I have ever had and the focaccia is soft and..."
Hungry Aussie
"Butterific. I've had a butterscotch brioce and a pain de chocolate and both were pretty..."
Happy Stomach
"Few weeks ago my friend and I visited Victoria. In the evening our sweet tooth was torturing us. So we went to “The French Oven Bakery” in the..."
dirk w
"Very delicious little bakery, with incredibly friendly staff. The bread is fantastic, and especially the breakfast croissants. I would highly..."
David Rózsa
"This Bakery could be considered a hidden gem do to it's less visible location at the back of the Hudson. I highly recommend seeking it out while..."
Nathaniel Parry
"Love the excellent treats and breads from here! Everything I have tried is delicious! The frozen chocolate croissants come with detailed instructions..."
Shelagh Hamerton
"I love this Bakery!! I am slowly making my way through everything they sell and I have not had a bad experience yet! My go to favourite treat is..."
Mody Bossy
"Love the market offerings at the Sidney and Saanich Fair. I recommend the chocolate almond croissant and the French loaf. Pleasant service, fresh..."
wendy h
"Hands down best bakery in Victoria! We've tried so many others and nothing can compare to the French Oven's stuffed garlic loaves....seriously..."
Leah Tidey
"This bakery has a wide range of goods that aren't just confined to French classics such as various flavours of croissants, pains au chocolat, choux..."
Mimi W
"I love that everything is baked fresh the night before and the bacon and cheddar croissant is a nice treat in the morning! They also have fabulous..."
Logan Smith
"Good coffee. Solid choice of pastries. The people that work there are french speaking and deliver an authentic French taste on their products. The..."
Cameron Rainey
"I would say this is the best bakery in town. The pastries are unbelievable and the bread selection has something for everyone. My recommendation, the..."
Levi Hildebrand
"Friendly staff eager to help and chat when engaged in conversation. Wide selection of pastries and baked goods. I had the poppy seed danish and a..."
Robert Quickert
"This place is dangerous. So so good. Would be a 5 star, but i don't love their coffee and they don't have sugar..."
Colleen P
"I got two pastries and they were delicious, coming back here again our last day here because I'm craving the berry croissant I..."
Yana R
"Nice spot to stop and grab a baked good while out and about at the market. We enjoyed our..."
Natalie Kelt
"By far the best bakery in Victoria, finally found a place that knows how to make a great..."
Sarah LeBlanc
"By far my favourite bakery in town. I love sourdough and Croissant square. Thank you..."
Rowan Gloag
Vis-a-vis
80/100 (2012 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
International
European
Wine Bar
French
International
Wine Bar
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna
Shrimp
Salmon
Beef
Halibut
Pasta
Duck Confit
Salad
Baguette
Crab
French onion soup
Duck
Beef Bourguignon
Lamb
Pesto
Risotto
Burger
Fish
Mussels
Steak Frites
Sit down
French
International
Wine Bar
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely resto nice music and ambiance and very tasty food, great portion and we'll price. Very friendly staff great service. We will definitely..."
Lyne Duberry
"Besides the amazing food and drinks, the atmosphere was cozy and friendly. We were never rushed in our group of four and service was top..."
Trish Fougner
"First time here with my son for his 24th birthday staff was fab the wine and food even better..."
Kimberly Saunders-Robertson
"Amazing place..great staff..avocado and shrimp salad..stunning presentation and great choices of wines.I will definitely return and spread the word..."
Diane Kokotilo
"Loved the food. Service was friendly and personable. What a great little restaurant, reminded us of some memorable meals in southern..."
Mieke Ballard
"Food, service and atmosphere was first..."
Martin Wilkinson
"Spent Christmas Eve here and it was amazing and beautiful. Thank..."
Debi Lou
"Excellent service! And delicious seafood dinner!!sat outside on the patio this evening, perfect..."
Colleen Bonney
"One of our favourite local hot spots, whether it be a date night or an impromptu lunch in the front window with our wee girls ~ Vis a Vis always..."
Lara Burton
"Crab bisque was YUM! Service and atmosphere was perfect..."
Sybil Hatton
"Best French in the city!! By far! Couldn't get a table last Saturday :( really bummed out about..."
Jeffrey Stonehouse
"Great friendly service and delicious breakfast. Lovely cosy quaint setting..."
Andrea Hill Allan
"My wife and I had dinner and drinks last night. A+!! Great service, food and..."
Adam Noble
"i've been to vis-a-vis six times now, and everything i've has was..."
Eddie White
"Basil..."
Paula Jayne Hingley
"We ended up here when the Penny Farthing wasn’t taking any more reservations. This place is soooo good! And the two restaurants are sisters - same..."
Shelley Austin
"Favorite area in Victoria Oak Bay area. Quiet and elegant ambiance. Generous portions, surprising combinations like the Steak Sandwich resembling a..."
Lenny H
"We stopped here for an early dinner to wait out rush hour on the Malahat Highway. So glad we did! The food (especially the bisque!), atmosphere on..."
Kathleen Rake
"1. chicken supreme - so good! soft n tender, mushroom sauce and cabbage was right on the point 10/10! 2. lobster bisque - amazingly good and i love..."
Tse Iris
"We stopped in by chance on a Friday evening a little after 5pm and were able to snag a spot in the window. We realized how lucky we got after..."
Garet Eastman
"Excellent shrimp and avocado salad. I could eat it every day. Wine tasty if not a wee bit..."
Virginia Jacklin
"This is a cozy little restaurant very warm atmosphere, the food is amazing we came for breakfast several times while on vacation in..."
Amrita D
"Very nice patio and two different menus options ( you can also order from The Penny Farthing menu). I only don’t give them a 5 star review because..."
K (Kate)
"Fantastic date night spot. Amazing cocktails, huge wine list, and even better food. This place is..."
Marcus McCullough
"First time dining here this weekend and was very pleasantly surprised it lived up to the hype! Best french onion soup I've ever had and escargot was..."
Jessica Fehr
"My wife and I went to Vis-a-Vis for dinner and it was amazing! The service was incredible from the moment we walked in the door. Ryan was our server..."
Lucas Aubert
"Everything has been incredible, the attention of the staff and the food. I recommend you share the menus, since they are very abundant. I recommend..."
Liamp
De Dutch
79/100 (574 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Danish
European
Dutch
Danish
Dutch
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Pancakes
Danish
Dutch
European
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love this location, cute little restaurant and great food. Service has always been excellent for us. Wish they were able to be open longer, I..."
Dave Critchley
"Izabel is fantastic and will make your experience here really fun. The food is delicious and the portions are huge. I loved my breakfast here! Thanks..."
Megan Sheraton-Langille
"This place sells thin pancakes. Now they don't call them pancakes but they taste so good they can call them whatever they please. They are also known..."
Chris Henderson
"This place was lovely! The service was friendly and quick, the waitress helped me with the menu and suggestions, we both thoroughly enjoyed our..."
Emily Hamp
"Easy on the taste palate, light on the flavoring. Just right portion. Very friendly..."
Dush Sugumar
"I was positively surprised by this restaurant: many breakfast choices all available from opening to close. They serve their original Dutch pancakes..."
Marie-Ève Gagné
"Ok so with De Dutch, I come here at least once amevery month or two. Basically for a few years now! My twin sister and I even went twice within 12..."
Talia Bennett
"The decor looks a bit old schooled but food and service are great at this location. Ample parking. Family friendly with kids menu. The pannekoek may..."
Aggie Chan
"We have made this restaurant a routine breakfast stop for all of our trips to Canada. Great food, good family atmosphere, friendly service, and fair..."
Mark Wiseman
"Excellent service! We enjoyed our breakfast with..."
Lydia Haight
"I have never been into the restaurant but am a regular Online ordering customer, I am a big fan of their avacado toast which they are usually sold..."
nikita ngapl