Canadian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Victoria

Tanner “Lightning” Dermann

Josh Warrington

Jed

Zachary Schneider (Zach)

Red Barn Market

87/100 (582 ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

"This location is so clean and organized. The deli is filled with a variety of healthy alternatives for vegan and gluten-free folks. I ordered double..."

Dallas K.A.

"I've had sandwiches and wraps from here with little to no meat in them, but my last wrap was decently portioned so I'll give back the 5 stars...."

Sam Oram

"Pleasantly surprised by the selection of healthy sandwich options and customer service! Even had gluten free..."

James Wilson

"Love the food. Love the place. Something about the pre-oder your food for pick is odd because you still have to wait for 15mins in the same line up,..."

Jessica Scott

"Great little market that carries alot of local produce and locally made products from the island. They also have a wonderful sandwich/wrap bar and..."

Miranda

"Love it shopping here, the only complaint I have in all the years, chicken cordon blue had maybe a teaspoon of cheese. Bought them for years here...."

Noaj Seprak

"Frank red hot sauce on the lettuce, when you make a wrap is the way to go! Shout out vanalman red..."

Sam Robertson

"Great service. Love everyone's distinctive personalities. The mobile ordering app makes getting your favorite sandwich or wrap easy. The best on the..."

Tricia Tait

"Best bacon in town. If you cook bacon for breakfast, red barn is a necessity of life. Great custom sandwiches for lunch. Ask for the warmed up bacon..."

Byron D

"This is a small location but the parking lot has more spaces now that they renovated it . The sandwiches are really good. The staff are not that..."

Tina

"There sandwiches are amazing. It is marvelous for such a reasonable price (around 8 dollars). You have choices of bread, wraps and so many meats,..."

Marshall Nakavisute

"Some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Fantastic service even with COVID-19 precautions. Nothing but smiling faces here! Thank you so much Red..."

Eva Mitic

"Always by my veggies and fruit at this location now. The difference in quality from here and other stores is amazing. Prices are fair. Meat..."

Sue Lapointe

"Great store, clean and well stocked with a lot of variety. Best to buy their weekend specials to save money. Great sandwiches as well. The only thing..."

claudette veinotte

Fry's Bakery

87/100 (1510 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Mid-range

"I wish I lived in Victoria for the sole purpose of being close to this bakery. So delicious. Friendly staff. Highly recommend this..."

Julie Annaliese

"Best bakery in town across a number of products. The pastries are perfection (Breakfast in Bed is simply an experience), great pretzels, amazing..."

Clemens Rettich

"Oh man, so good! I’m eternally grateful that this place is just down the..."

Sean Rogers

"I travelled 168km for the Rye bread..... that tells you how good it is..."

Jamie Barth

"Such nice people working there and the food is amazing! We picked up croissants and donuts and they were so good! Next time we are trying the pizza!..."

Sandi Nadia Fink

"We have a standing order for their bread and always check out their specials. Pizza Sunday is..."

Juliana McCorison

"The German Rye bread is my favorite! And the Sunday Pizza is delicious! Since I'm new to the bakery, I still have many other goodies to..."

Olga Pauline

"The dark rye was so good ! Also the pretzel buns are amazing..."

Kayla-Rose J Tate

"Fantastic baked goods, love the bread, pizza and..."

Natalie Betanzo

"The best croissant I have EVER..."

Ashley Cara Whitehead

"Greaaaat pizza!!!..."

Nicole Allen

"Wonderful people making wonderful..."

Dan Reid

"Fry's makes a variety of baked goods, including breads and buns. They also do snacks such as hand pies. I have had a few of the hand pies, I did..."

Tyler P.

"I have only the best reviews of this delicious bakery. I am only sad that my stay in Victoria was so short and I couldn't try EVERY LOAF. The..."

Maura Blackburn

"The most amazing buttery croissants I've ever had. Well worth the..."

Melissa Sigouin

"Victoria's best bread?. The pain rustique, country wheat, and the seeded or German rye are all amazing, and each are likely the best of their kind in..."

Islander

"Such Good Pastries!. Oh my goodness... their sausage rolls and pain au chocolate are so good. I'm sure the other pastries are just as amazing, but..."

IzBlue

"Best bread in...Canada? Maybe.. Living in San Francisco for a couple years when I was young ruined me for bread, and I have been seeking bread that..."

French Beach

"Great Bakery. Have bought goods there a few times and have never been disappointed. Their croissants and danishes are the best I have ever tasted...."

Borgoff

"First of all, in response to the rude gentleman who called Fry's bread 'artisan crap' you are a jerk. I have also spent time in Europe very recently..."

West Coast Foodie

"Message to the Previous Poster. Sorry that you had a bad experience with our bread. We've had an interesting time getting used to our new oven and..."

TheBaker

"Byron's Brilliant Bread. A wee lad from Metchosin has proven his skill at markets and now opens his own bakery. Congratualtions, Byron. You are a..."

Barbsawatsky

"Best Bread & Sundries. I'd eat Fry's bread & croissants exclusively if MY WIFE didn't insist that I have a vegetable now and then. Without fail #1..."

Anthony

"Best croissants I've ever had. The guy who runs this place is like a young Santa Claus. Always jolly and he has a beard that just makes you smile...."

Sleepingbag

" I have to confess, I had this for the first time at a Slow Food meeting and I have been craving it like Crazy ever since. There's something about..."

Jen

"Absolutely delicious, been there a few times now and everything has been great. Unlike some other reviews the bread was baked perfectly, very moist..."

Jonah Koebernick

"My friend Paul , who is a baker at the slow rise, bakery in Gabriola highly recommended this bakery. I researched it online and look at the history..."

Shawn Thomas

"What a lovely place with to-die-for goodies! The place sure gets busy and sometimes you need to stand in line outside, as the place only fits 1-3..."

Paulina Carswell

"We were 2nd in line, a line that wrapped around the corner, so what do you order - "one of everything please". The donut is insane. The Breakfast in..."

Same Same but Different

"This is by far the best bakery in Victoria area for bread baguette pastry..."

Irene Forget

"There is so much heart in this little bakery. It looks like staff enjoy working there. Lots of smiles and singing!! And wonderful bread of course. My..."

Adelaide Thomson

"I ate an apple fritter and it was one of the best pastries I have ever had, and I don’t usually like apple fritters. We came on a Sunday and had a..."

Seth Cooper

"A delicious bakery where you have to wait in line to buy. The friendly reception of the clerk and the delicious bread make you feel..."

INHYEOK YUN

"We like seeking out great bakeries when we travel, and Fry's was on our list in Victoria. We bought the focaccia bread, crossant, pretzel, and..."

Angela Chang

"Hands down the best bakery in Victoria! The vegetarian hand pies are incredibly well seasoned. This week I had a potato chickpea curried one-stellar,..."

Evie Chauncey

"Really good German rye bread (I just moved here from Germany ten months ago, so my taste buds were in for a treat) and baguettes! The opening times..."

Claudia Steinert

"Everything is delicious. Their Sunday pizzas are a real..."

Chelsea Dill

"Best bakery in Victoria, hands down. Consistently incredible pastries and amazing bread. It’s so popular there’s basically always a line, which..."

Owen Williams

"Not usually one to write reviews. I've grown up with my parents owning a French bakery and man, this bread/croissants and pastries are out of this..."

sophie mouret

"Great rustic olive bread today. And simply lovely pizza. Easy walk to Bamfield Park where there is a picnic table under the trees. Also a table in..."

Michael Ayukawa

Pure Vanilla

87/100 (1681 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I wish I could rate it higher....it's simply the best. A must stop every time we are in Victoria and we bring lots of treats..."

Lovely Loretta

"I have loved Pure Vanilla since the day it's doors opened! The best cookies and cakes and foccacia and... I could go on! Oh the salads- so..."

Mercedes Calvert

"Baked goods are delicious. Going there for breakfast now. Diablo cookie, jalapeño pepper croissant and chocolate macaroon were heavenly. A little..."

Tariq Habib

"It is the best of the best! Their cakes are divine (especially the new ginger cake) and the customer service is top..."

Laura Naefken

"I'm a long time,loyal customer...love your cakes. I would like to suggest you have more savoury items without cheese! There doesn't seem to be much..."

Annette Preston

"I’ve been here a few times in the last few years and have always have a positive experience. Fantastic baked goods, and great..."

Chey Anne

"Best coffee, yummy desserts & the staff are so..."

Anna Spray

"The nine cakes you made for our wedding buffet were ab fab! Thank you for helping me select them - you suggested ones I never would have picked that..."

Colleen Fuller

"Yummiest bakery in town. Excellent service. Great..."

Susie Rialp

"The best lemon currant scones, and the soups are pretty awesome..."

Margaret Livingstone Coward

"Best cakes ever to be..."

StarChar Acheson

"Last minute birthday success with the AMAZING Swoop cake. Perfect icing with yummy crunchy bits between the layers. Cake layers were airy and..."

bobbi macdonald

"Always excellent food. My favorite drink is the Honey Bee. Can get really busy, and food does sell out which isn't a big deal. I am in love with..."

Meagan Overduin

"Service was incredibly friendly! We got matcha coconut lattes, which were made to the perfect temperature. We also shared a tiramisu tart, lemon bar..."

Kyra Hetherington

"Friendly, quaint cafe, has non dairy/wheat free options with sweet and savory treats, and options for breakfast / lunch availability .london fog was..."

Suze

"Just great! Food came out quickly, courtious customer service, they make their own chocolate sauce to use in the mochas, and gave my doggie a biggie..."

Kat Williams

"the cakes are delicious would give five stars, but the web info and updated not same when in store. they also don't make special requests and for a..."

Annia Lee

"Love their lemon cakes!! It is soft, creamy, and so refreshing with lemon flavor. I would like to try different cake..."

S LEE

"I've always had excellent quality in any of these baked goods. They do lovely specialty cakes and their cafe items are also made fresh daily. The..."

Catherine Rogers

"Great bakery in Oak Bay. They have great pastries and fantastic scones! We generally come here on weekends and they can be quite busy. They also sell..."

Txomin Hermosilla

"The food has been and continues to be delicious. The lattes here used to be fantastic, but over the last year they have steadily declined. Now they..."

Nathan Janz

"I love everything this bakery has to offer, but continually reach for the muffins, the ultimate oatmeal cookie, and the pumpkin spice cookie...."

Monique Arseneau

"Great sandwich on advice of Bill, one of my favorite people and server par excellent. Thanks Bill for not telling anyone that I had my dessert..."

Linda Martino

"I ordered this 4" Chocolate Cake for our quiet 20th Anniversary celebration. Just the 2 of us during Covid. It was truly amazing and delicious!..."

Marianne Crowe

"Love this place! You really can’t go wrong with any of the things you order. The chocolate cookies are amazing!! The matcha is also so good! Maya..."

Hanah Labra

"The best food and service..."

Drusilla Rogers

The Drake Eatery

87/100 (1492 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My girlfriend and I stopped in on our first visit to Victoria (Canada as well) for a quick beer. After about 15 minutes at the bar we struck up some..."

Joshua Abel

"My favourite island spot for the best craft beer selection, incredible staff and..."

Adam Mills

"I'm there practically every weekend, Unbelievable rotating tap list, great staff and plenty of room. I recommend it to anybody that prefers quality..."

Adam Klassen

"Awesome atmosphere and super friendly staff. Great selection of craft beer, probably one of the best in Vic. Being a craft beer snob, this was a..."

Jesse Flach

"This is a must visit place if your interested in exploring hard to find bottles and craft draft beer. Staffed with enthusiastic and well educated..."

Neil Bamford

"As a Craft Beer lover this place is amazing! The selection seems to be well thought out, great variety and always seems fresh! The food which ive had..."

Jarrett Jackson

"Amazing! Great selection of beers, super knowledgeable staff (I don’t know much about beer and they gave me samples of everything and they all were..."

Rosie Flynn

"Easily one of the nicest rooms in Victoria and the staff there are incredible. The owners have poured their heart and sole into The Drake and their..."

Nick Honour

"Great relaxed atmosphere with a casual 'living room' vibe. A great selection of top quality regional craft beers. Highly..."

Jai HC

"Best selection of beer in town. The space is beautiful, the patio is warm, what else could you..."

Will Krzymowski

"Best bar, best bar staff in Vic. Don't go if you want hard alcohol, it's beer only...and the food is pretty damn good..."

Martin John

"My favorite watering hole Beer list is impeccable and the food always hits the spot. Wish I came by more..."

Shilo Butler

"Great selection of beer... And if you don't try the grilled cheese sandwich with apple and kimchi, then there is no point in..."

Sam Martorana

"FAB U LOUS!! Comfy, cozy, excellent drinks, food and service! Would go again, and again, and recommend to everyone! You will not be..."

Mary Ashby

"GREAT selection of craft beer (local and otherwise) and their select menu is delicious. Not somewhere I would go for dinner, as the menu is limited,..."

Harriet Reesor

"My friends and I visit the drake often, and have done so for years. Oddly I have few pictures as these are usually just wandering by..."

Graham Tranter

"We found this spot as we were discovering the city while having a day at port on our Cruise. We just needed a beer to Chillax and this place was..."

Matthew Redaja

"a cute eatery with good sunlight going through and tasty food. not busy at 2pm i. weekdays. the seasonal roasted squash and chanterelle mushroom was..."

M

"So glad we stopped here for lunch! The muffuletta was absolutely delicious and a pretty good sized portion. My husband had the tuna tacos and said..."

Elizabeth Ross

"Great place to get a bite - Muffalata & Ahi tacos. Brilliant beer selection - Canada 🇨🇦 & USA 🇺🇸. Seating inside & out I. The beer..."

David Danner

"Such a tasty meal in a great atmosphere. We ate outside in the marketplace square and shared the baba ghanouj and a pork belly sandwich. Each was big..."

Jesi Vega

"Great selection of beers; interesting menu and some wonderful selections. The grilled cheese with kimchi is a favourite. The nitro porter was one of..."

Billy Strean

"The Humboldt Squid dish is something I won't soon forget! It was so good that I didn't get a chance to snap a picture before it was gone. Loads of..."

Perry Harrell

"Excellent food, much of which is made with local or regional ingredients. Evolving menu tuned to seasonal foods entice me to return periodically...."

Bill Horne

"Absolutely delicious! Brought a friend from out of town, who is in the industry and they were very impressed with the flavour profiles and execution..."

Carla Evans

"This is our "Go To" place for drinks, lunch and a friendly vibe. The staff is very helpful and welcoming. We have never been disappointed with any..."

Carol Ann Johnson

"What a fantastic bar! Elevated food and a solid tap list. I loved this place so much we went here 3 times during our week-long stay in Victoria. Try..."

Jared Welch

"I LOVE the atmosphere here.. I'm pretty sure this is going to be my go to spot for any dates or any such outings in the future. It's perfectly setup..."

Dami Dabiri

"We tried this place while on a sites and bites tour in Victoria. The staff was friendly, the food was dinamite, and the atmosphere was relaxed and..."

Christopher Rivas

Naughty Nellie's Not Just Fish & Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"My grandparents brought me here and it was fantastic! Best batter on the fish and the fried oysters were to die for! Staff was very friendly as..."

Victoria Nicole Varela

"My new go-to restaurant for halibut and fries. The very best in Greater Victoria! Huge portions, awesome service and great prices. I highly recommend..."

Candice Bunting

"Ausome Fish&chips! The chicken fingers and onion rings are excellent as well! Workers there are so friendly! Worth to go! It is one of my favourite..."

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Shannon Rasmussen

"Kind of strange not to sell just chips, I mean money is money, right? I hate Cod fish for fish and chips because the fish is so oily and it is deep..."

Kelly Yee

"Best fish and chips ever! Wonderful large portions of fresh halibut, and the fries are excellent. Warm and friendly service too! We are regulars..."

Ol' Grizz

"Best fish and chips in town. Whether taking out or eating in this is the most consistently good place in town for fish and chips. Chips are always..."

Northerncole

"Coupon in newspaper... Honestly the best in town. Very worthwhile to use the halibut dinner coupon in the local newspaper to try this place out. You..."

Amy L

"Been going on and off for 10 years. Probably best fish and chips this far from water. Owners are hit and miss on personality and friendliness, but I..."

VicFyrFyter

"At Last: Sigh!. Naughty Nellie’s is the sort of fish and chip shop I’ve been waiting to locate in Victoria for too many years. Being a relocated..."

Scottie McFrugal

"Great fish & chippies! Interesting server- she comes across as any other older individual- a nice curmudgeon with a smiley face! The people who..."

Jnic

"The fish is very tasty and crispy but the fries are meh. No flavour and they give you a ridiculous amount. I'm a heavy eater and we had to waste so..."

Brielle

"No complaints!. My husband and I have been eating here since they opened many years ago. We love that the fish is cooked well with crispy batter,..."

Joyce Sandilands

"Best fish and chips in Victoria by far. Unpretentious little restaurant in a shopping mall but the very best halibut and chip in victoria...light..."

Jimm

"Great food and service. Best batter in Victoria. The cod is excellent (my preference vs. halibut, salmon, haddock).So good and consistent, we go..."

Bamboo22

"Don't get the program with the staff. I went to this place with the intent to eat in once and was told they were not serving tables. So if go over to..."

RW

"We started coming here last year when we moved to the area and wanted to suss out the local restaurants. We checked Urban Spoon and wanted to try..."

Tara Daley

"Stopped in for a quick late lunch and was surprised at how good this small well hidden spot is. Had halibut with chips, halibut was lightly battered..."

Daryl Wootton

"Fish always fresh.... We like taking fish & chips home for dinner once & awhile, and this place never lets us down. I remember going there years ago..."

Sharon Stewart

"I LOVE this place! Victoria's best kept fish 'n chips secret! Huge portions, DELICIOUS batter, super yummy slaw and homemade awesome tartar sauce...."

Ms.japanadian

"This is the best fish & chips in town and the portion are big i love this..."

Martin

"Food is ridiculously awesome, everything is fresh :D the decor is really outdated and it's not the most comfortable setting to sit and eat in but the..."

Nick

"Fast, Authentic, and Huge Portions. We ordered 3 pieces of Cod and "enough chips for two people", and wound up with enough food to feed 4 easily for..."

Debbi D

"Great food, friendly staff. I ordered take out halibut and chips and prawns on the side. Fish was a tad greasier than I would've preferred but not..."

Gary

"Delicious and fast!. Great fish and chips, good prices and it's always quick! It's our favourite place for quick take out, and luckily close to..."

Theduv

"Yum!. Really good fish & chips! The halibut and cod are fantastic an perfectly cooked. The fries are true chips too. Very..."

CH

"Definitely big on deep fried! Absolutely great for those needing that fish and chips fix. Highlights: Quick service Seniors (DINE IN only)..."

Stephanie Maccc

"We come here because of the name, not just fish and chips. The prices are good, food is good, good service and relaxing atmosphere. We ordered cod +..."

Pony

"It was our first time ordering fish 'n chips from Naughty Nellie's and what a delightful experience it was! The whole family, kids included, beamed..."

Steve Kehler

"Last night my friend recommended this place, so I gave it a try. First of all, the food was delicious. I ordered the Cod & Halibut, which was very..."

Tianyang Zhang

"Always hot and 🍟 fries are crispy. I can't say enough about how great this place is! Portions are large, and eating is better, but also, if you..."

J Archambeault

"I’ve eaten here a few times and the food and service are always consistently great! I’ve had the halibut and cod, and really liked both. Portion..."

Christina Santos

"Enjoyed the food, tasty fried fish and oysters and calamari. Great price too. Would go back..."

Mathew Wong

"I had ordered a halibut and cod 2 piece dinner with 2 fried oysters. Excellent meal overall. The halibut unfortunately was a bit overdone as its a..."

Terrence Lo

"Absolutely brilliant fish and chips! Beautifully crisp fish, great fries, and luscious mushy peas. Loved that I was able to have ling cod here and..."

Mark Warburton

"Best fish and chips we've had in a while. We had the 2 peice halibut with small fries (small fries were plenty enough for 2 people) fries/chips were..."

Kandoo Ooo

Boom + Batten

Nourish Kitchen & Cafe

86/100 (2302 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"My daughter and I went to Nourish for breakfast before taking the ferry back to Seattle and it was one of the most enjoyable and lovely dining..."

Kyoung-Hi Song Dickson

"We absolutely loved it! Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Haven't had a meal like this before with such an explosion of flavor...highly..."

Tonja Kuntz

"The food, the atmosphere, the decor, the staff, all of it! It's so good! I just adore this place. Whether I'm up in the parlour hanging out on the..."

Daphne Patterson

"All about this place was amazing. The food was so fresh and healthy. Several vegan options easily identified on the menu. Definitely will go back if..."

Dana Broadway

"Was there on Monday morning. Food is wonderful, love how tasty and healthy everything is. They service is excellent and staff very friendly and..."

Barbara Valois

"This is my new fave lunch spot in Victoria � The Eggs Benny with cashew hollandaise is soooo..."

Dawn Dancing Otter

"What an extraordinary experience in vegan dining!!! My dear friend Shoshona has just started working here & inspired me to meet her for brunch. I..."

Dawn Atargatis

"When my friend and I arrived around 11 am, there were already a lot of people waiting outside for a spot. The waitress kindly let us know that the..."

Catherine Chao

"Delicious brunch in a gorgeous setting near the harbour. The family and I loved it and would highly recommend to others!..."

Ryan Kaitting

"Perfect selection, not complicated by any means, incredible satisfying and deliciously presented. Once through the front door you know that you are..."

Denis Roy

"Have been curious about this place for a while and gave it a try last night. I absolutely loved it - the style, atmosphere, friendly service....and..."

Sue Davies

"What wonderful breakfast creations! I am not a big fan of nut breads and the like so perhaps you can understand my amazement when I r e a l l y ..."

Chris Anderson

"The best dining experience my husband and I have ever had. Amazing service from walking in to walking out. The decor was so thoughtfully designed and..."

Nikki Hollett

"We stumbled across this spot thinking that it was a residential building, and then we discovered it was a cafe, so we decided to stop for breakfast...."

Dmytro Melnyk

"This place was amazing especially the pancakes were mind blowing. I don’t think i have had a better pancake than this. Other than that the bowl and..."

subhrajit saha

"This place is the BEST! Best food, best coffee, comfy and clean atmosphere. We went for breakfast and we've booked dinner reservations for the same..."

Nicole (yurtty)

"My favourite place for delicious breakfast with friends and clients. The sleeping beauty pancakes are a must try. The presentation has changes..."

Zoi Livia

"One of the best breakfasts I’ve had based on quality of the food and ambiance. Very reasonably priced, well worth the food alone. Add to that..."

Edwin Yau

"Great place! It is beautiful and charming. We ordered the pancakes and the tartine and both were delicious. The salty coffee was great as..."

Luiz Felipe Mendes

"Delicious and refreshing food and drinks in a cozy setting. Both brunch and dinner are worth checking..."

crunkfact0r

"Best brunch near the inner harbour! Quaint setting in a Victorian house. Vegan offerings. You can choose to sit down and enjoy service or go to..."

Shelley Austin

"Dinner is just as fantastic as the brunch, and they take reservations. I don't think there has been much promotion around their new dinner service,..."

Candice

"Definitely one of my favourite places for brunch. Small menu but I order the Benny almost every single time anyways... would love the half & half..."

Darjeeling Ballondusoleil

"Gem of gems in Victoria and probably in BC as a whole. Exquisite presentation all around, both in the beautiful plating of the kitchen selections and..."

Arin Sarkissian

"Nourishing is the perfect word to describe this beautiful food. I get the Benny every time with seed bread. This is a wholesome, healthy meal unlike..."

Ella Anvari

"Eating here is like cozying up in a fluffy blanket in front of a fireplace and being served one delicious fare after another. Praise to the chef, you..."

Gestion Rive-sud

"Nourish is hands-down the best breakfast spot in Victoria, and in fact one of the best restaurants overall. The food is farm-to-table, and prepared..."

Lincoln Z. Shlensky

"One of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. The fact this place has anything less than a 5 star is probably from angry people not getting in...."

quinn gallacher

"We went for Sunday brunch. The food was delightful and service at the table was great! The food came quickly. The atmosphere inside was cozy and..."

Joyce Liu

"Small menu but all the items are tasty! For someone like myself who can't make up my mind with a lot of choices the small menu was great. I had the..."

Marcus

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience here! And will definitely be back. The food was delicious and super fresh (ps I love how small their menu..."

Maria N

"Amazing flavorful + healthy food, great vibe, and stunning cozy upstairs lounge. The staff was so chill and kind. This has got to be my new favorite..."

Camille Ibsen

Parachute Ice Cream

86/100 (1103 ratings)

"Ridiculously good ice-cream; I'm so lucky to have found it by chance. Save the jar you bought their ice cream in, and bring it back to their shop to..."

Mark Walle

"Love the taste and texture of this delicious local ice cream! Wonderful staff who create some awesome flavours, the lemon cream is like lemon..."

Devin Perfect

"Hands down some of the best ice cream i've ever had in my life. What makes this place unique compared to other ice cream parlors and stores are that..."

Matt Chan

"The birthday cake ice cream may be the best ice cream I've ever had. Super velvety, not too sweet and delicious chunks of actual birthday cake. A..."

Em Kemshaw

"This is the best ice cream I have ever had, everyone in my house is hooked. The vegan Blackberry and London Fog are my..."

Chris Jesmore

"Seriously the creamiest, dreamiest vegan ice cream in Victoria! Never disappointed in flavours. Crunchy waffle cones! My daughter is in love with the..."

Sondrea Power

"Went for the first time today with a friend. I had the matcha-- excellent flavour, not overpowering, not too sweet. The texture was amazing-- soft..."

Courtney Poole

"So amazing! Pure and natural tasting wholesome home made ice cream! They have vegan and gluten friendly options aswell! Highly..."

Ashley Eileen

"Orange creamsicle! Pie scream! OMG this ice cream is SO good!! Fluffy, creamy and..."

Meg Jean

"Yummy! Delicious ice cream! We will be back for sure. Highly recommend this..."

Sheri Thorsen

"Seriously THE best. Had espresso and rhubarb crisp. Dessert and coffee! Just wonderful clean flavours, great cone, informed and helpful counter..."

Margaret Glassford-Gibbs

"We adore this place! Not only is the product incredible, but the staff is extremely kind. We got engaged and married with this icecream in our lives..."

Tiffany Zarft

"I really enjoyed our visit. Had read about the place and drove past one day and decided to stop which turned out to be a great idea! The waffle cones..."

Garry Ritchie

"Matcha green tea ice cream was the real deal! Highly recommend..."

Deanne Whitney

"Best vegan ice cream around! Finding this ice cream makes a dairy free dietary restriction so much..."

Callie Whitley

"They make awesome vegan ice cream. I really appreciate that they always have vegan..."

Aunabeth Ross MacLean

"Amazing ice cream! I bought 3 jars for my work. One was vegan and it was a HUGE hit!! I love the cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip and basically..."

Melissa 'Mel' Kelly

"Mmmm.. cookies and cream icecream I dream about..."

Deidra Sea

"Love the variety of flavours and the quality of ice cream is always..."

Mia Maki

"Haven't had a single ice cream that I didn't like from..."

Ingrid Sorensen

"Had the Lavender Truffle which was deadly good - and next time I'll try the dark chocolate mint! And selling the take-home in a jar is brilliant. ..."

Julia Athol

"The only thing missing was pie to have with my ice cream. Oatmeal chocolate chip was..."

Shilo Butler

"the chocolate truffle and peanut butter is some of the best i've ever..."

Eddie White

"Whiskey Hazelnut...what else do I have to say?! Best ice cream in Victoria without..."

Curtis Dawson

"Creamy goodness with an wonderful variety of flavours. Plan: return..."

Dee-Ann Lafreniere Lemire

"A little too good.... I don't eat ice cream often but when I do, this is where I'm..."

Greg Lamothe

"Their coconut milk ice cream is a dream... I am deeply in love with..."

Hayley Lupton

"Gives you amazing quality in great quantity...what more can a happy person ask..."

Reira Wong

"Family date night: happy grapefruit, chocolate chip cookie and..."

Sharon Larade

"London fog! On a day like today... Typical Victoria wierd weather it was simply perfect!! Congrats on your opening and wishing you a bright..."

Andrea Palmer

"Very good place, but has room for improvement. The ice cream is delicious and they have a couple of vegan options, but the entrance was quite dirty..."

Dana Pulido

"Always stop into Parachute Ice Cream when we’re in town for a visit. 12 flavours available (four gluten free). You can sample a few flavours..."

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"I've been telling everyone that parachute has the ice cream is the yummiest ice cream in the whole world. You can taste the high quality cream in..."

Mengsha Liu

"There was a selection of Taylor Swift themed ice cream flavours available when I visited, but they cost an additional 50¢. The waffle cone was still..."

Albert Chiang

"They have very nice ice cream. Would definitely recommend to..."

Michael Mataanda

"Delicious ice cream. The mojito and strawberry shortcake ice creams taste totally legit! Amazing homemade waffle cones too! And a coffee roaster and..."

Ash Raichura

"I decided to check this place out after seeing the reviews and indeed I was satisfied with the flavours ( Honey Lavender & Vegan Coconut) I tried...."

Manu Goyal

"Awesome place for ice cream! We took our family for ice cream and were super impressed with the great quality and quantity of ice cream and the..."

Aaron S

"We frequent Parachute! Nice staff, lovely flavours. Love the lemony flavours (either lemon meringue pie or the lemon cream paired with a chunky..."

Ludwig Paul Cabling (Paul)

"Incredible ice cream and incredible value, they serve very generous scoops! Flavours are very well crafted. Lemon Cream could probably win an award...."

Robbie Stainton

Venus Sophia Tea Room & Vegetarian Eatery

"My father and I have a tradition of going for afternoon tea, ever since I was a young girl. Venus Sophia did not disappoint! Our server was..."

Amanda McNaughton

"A wonderful gem of a tearoom hidden away in Victoria's Chinatown. Excellent food made in house with some fabulous gluten free and vegetarian options..."

Dorothy Hawes

"Loved our tea! And such an eclectic decor I highly recommend this lovely tea..."

Margo Sheridan

"Really pretty place, good atmosphere and menu. Great value for high tea. Wonderful service and tasty..."

Wendy Hutchinson

"Such a quaint little place with excellent food, drink and decor! I’ve been back a couple more times and will go back I head to..."

Charlotte Adam

"Delicious teas! We loved the Savory Afternoon platter. Warm atmosphere with whimsical decorations and comfy..."

Jennifer Morley

"I enjoyed some amazing afternoon tea here with my best friend. It was great to go to a place that was vegetarian for her as most afternoon tea places..."

Jennifer Palmer

"I had the absolute nicest lunch here at one of their patio tables. Delicious food, a wide selection of tea, and very attentive..."

Natasha Tuskovich

"After walking by this place repeatedly for over a year now, I decided to give it a try yesterday. I brought my mother for her birthday to their..."

Victoria Pedneault-Peasland

"Always great service and food! A Victoria rare..."

Marie Thompson Figgins

"Excellent food and I loved the summer berry tea! Great atmosphere and we had a great afternoon..."

Brenda Boucher

"Lovely ambiance with beautiful vintage teacups and platters. Delicious fresh food, and amazing desserts. Lots of tea options to choose from and..."

Sarah Anthony

"Lovely and peaceful atmosphere. Welcoming and most pleasant staff . A little gem set aside from the hustle and bustle of the busy..."

Marg McGillis

"Do you have an option for online tea orders and shipping to other..."

Silvia Popa

Irish Times Pub

86/100 (7008 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food. Kitchen has professional presentation skills. Very friendly and welcoming staff. I think this will be my new watering hole whenever I'm..."

Andrew McLeod

"The food was great, the staff was super friendly, and they happen to have a live band playing Irish music... and they were amazing. Don’t skip this..."

Paul J Powers

"Super friendly staff. Cozy. My soup was very delicious. I recommend trying one of their "flights" of cider or beer - perfect way to try a variety..."

Deanna Johnston-Chou

"Excellent staff.... Awesome food.... And amazing booze.... My new..."

Ruthless Amintah

"Absolute best pub in Victoria. Amazing atmosphere, great service, wonderful food and..."

Samantha Dawn

"Great food and adult beverages. Love the whisky flights... amazing. Staff is friendly and very helpful. The woodwork inside is incredible... A must..."

Doug Cook

"We always have so much fun here at the I/T great atmosphere,friendly staff, awesome music and if I do say so myself...very good food and beverage for..."

Mike Allison

"Wonderful food, friendly staff, great atmosphere and wicked selection of booze. The place truly follows its motto and keeps the promise of refreshing..."

Luiz Cesar De Lima

"Ate lunch there before heading back to the boat. The best Irish Stew and fish and..."

Kathie Buretz Dalberth

"Best pub in Victoria. Excellent food and service. Fantastic atmosphere! Will definitely be..."

Carolyn Miller

"Great food very friendly staff and good Irish atmosphere. Highly..."

Robyn Thomas

"First of all, there is no scotch egg anymore (which is the main reason we visit)(disappointed;( ) We ordered two kinds of soup, both are good. The..."

Tina KAO

"This is what an Irish Pub should be! A big happy space with nooks and crannies. Super friendly staff. Irish Coddle (cuddle would have worked too)..."

Kirk Mather

"This place is a gem of Victoria! We stopped in for a quick bite and ended up returning two additional times during our weekend in town. The..."

Whiskey Juliet

"Old time pub feel. Lots of wood is used throughout. The little side cove we sat in looking out at the streey was great. The happy hour was grand. The..."

Chloe Ghormley

"Great food and atmosphere and drinks. I Had a beer that tasted like a margarita (so good) Loved the Canadian poutine, Crab Bisque ,clam chowder with..."

Laura Darveaux

"Seriously, the BEST fish and chips ever! Every time I go back home, I make it a priority to stop in. Also, I had my very first legal beer here with..."

E KAY

"So happy that we found this pub! Service was unbelievable. I wish I remembered the young lady's name whom helped us. She was phenomenal. Innis & Gunn..."

Sarah Rodwell

"We came here on our first night in town and it made us feel right at home - server was very nice and when we asked to split the Irish stew they..."

Kate Boyle

"Fun place. Great food, beer, entertainment, and service. Get the salmon fish and chips. Mmmm. With the Times salad. The Prowl was playing for..."

Rosemary Smith

"Great place to eat and watch a football game. The Irish stew and shepherds pie were amazing. Check this place out for..."

Almost_Elvis_Daily

"Good irish experience music and interior. Kept filling my Magners 7/8 full or putting ice in it. Said that's as much as we put in here. So not..."

chris carroll

"The food was soooo delish and big servings. atmosphere was great. when going places to eat with an autistic son can be difficult because we are..."

Jennifer Badon

"Stunning building, service was wonderful, friendly and attentive. The Chana masala was the best meal I had in Victoria on this trip and the..."

Gabriella Vallillee

"Love this place, live music on Friday night, great food, best clam chowder ever!! Our server was attentive, fun, and responsive to our needs for..."

Muddaship

"I had the Shepherd’s Pie here for about 22 CAD. It tasted pretty good, I just wish the portion size was a little larger. Men’s bathroom could be..."

Caelsob

"Loved everything about this place! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and it's in a cool historic building. I had the poutine and..."

Megan Schakols

"Irish man visiting Victoria, had Guinness and a breakfast. Our server Megan was so so nice and genuine, made us feel right at home! I must say the..."

Michael Wood

The Love Perogy

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

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Cheap Eats

"This food truck is amazing. I used frequently have lunch with my wife when he was set up in Colwood. Miss it being out there. Don't know where he..."

David Colley

"Had the peanut butter burger. Excellent mix of beef, bacon and peanut butter on a..."

John Ashbridge

"Very friendly staff and great food... Get the..."

Sienna Blumstengel

"Addicted ...... Buy them frozen or made hot to go at the truck! They are huge , stuffed & yummy ! If you buy a few dozen frozen add some bacon &..."

Jennifer Macpherson-Gresmak

"Best perogy I've ever had in my life, and the staff are..."

Kylie Skidnuk

"Mmmm cheesy perogy goodness. Best perogy i have ever..."

Amandar McDonough

"Just when I thought the food couldnt get any better, the Jamaican Jerk perogy is released. Love perogy is the the best dining experience in the..."

Mike Brassard

"Had your Perogy Bunwich when visiting from Nanaimo last month and really enjoyed it - but couldn't get the idea of trying your Peanut Butter Burger..."

Marlena Stewart

"Absolutely awesome food and service. Best perogies in town...."

Shar Slam

"Love the perogies from this guy!! Just wish he was back out in the Westshore!! Miss him out..."

Belinda Michielin

"Just had the Perogy burger. BEST BURGER ever!! You would be missing a hidden gem if you just drove..."

Levan Turner

"Best burgers in town! Awesome service every..."

Ashley Hill

"Best perogies..."

Cheryl Cave

"food is always consistently good, fresh and delicious and affordable compared to all the other places out..."

Brian Sorchinski

"Perfectly plump pierogies. Sliders are sumptuous and slovenly at a similar section of slippery, buttery, soft, and doughy deliciousness. Pillowy..."

Career_chip

"Really good.. Simple, delicious burgers. Seriously. We may not have a Five Guys on the island, but this place satisfies my craving for it.Combo..."

Foodguy

"Awsome..."

Japarto Jap

"I made an account on here specifically so I could tell you about Love Perogy. First off, you could drive past Corona Foods everyday and not realize..."

KB

"Seriously, one of the best places to eat in the west shore area. The burgers are second to none, and the perogies are among the best i've had. The..."

Mr. Jones

"Love it!. I had heard that the Love Perogy's burgers were the best in Victoria and indeed they were worth the trip to Sooke. The burgers and perogies..."

Anna Banana

"This place is a hidden gem. I have been there a few times and the burgers are very good and the prices are even better. 10 bucks will get you an..."

Brian Kelly

"Caught up with the food truck at the Royal BC Museum and loved the Jalapeño Slider and..."

Nick Tanner

"Loved this place, delicious smoky dog with chili and cheese. Low price point for the large portion size, and the man cooking and manning the food..."

Brandy Wilkinson

"Very unique and..."

Rodrigo Feracini

"Delicious chilli..."

Simon Chung

"Best readily available food place . Very suitable to all those who visit the museum . Quality of food served is good..."

Amardeep Locham

"Best perogies I have ever had. Hand made and always fresh. Chilli cheese perogies are a must..."

Daxter Granlin

"Loaded burger was Delicious great choice next time i see truck ill be back..."

Larry Jensen

"The girl who served us was awesome. As was the..."

Rhiney Maceachern

Max Böttcher

Micha Wallace

Launa Maundrell

Beavertails

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Accepts Discover

Cheap Eats

"The best place in Victoria! Great food, awesome service. As a first experience for the Beaver Tail chain and showing my family what Canada has to..."

Kira Meachem

"Super fun and delicious. Great customer service. Worth any wait and a lte night must!..."

Lisabeth Ann Thomson

"It's a fantastic place for a light snack and if your Hungry enough have two their..."

Harold Crouch

"I would recommend a beaver tail to everyone! Great taste and great..."

Chris Smith

"Fantastic from the moment I walked up and was greeted. Excellent service and the beavertail (my first) was heavenly! I only got the chance to..."

Cheryl Kaminski Aboussie

"Beavertails was a great birthday dessert. We made our own concoction with maple, bananas and chocolate! Delicious! A definite great find in..."

Hayley Calhoun

"I'm visiting from Australia and went in today to try the infamous BeaverTail. The service was super friendly and I'm so sorry I didn't catch the..."

Erin Semmler

"Very good n yummy!!! Must have!! Awesome friendly service!! Wish Kelowna had one!! Might have open..."

Russ van Beveren

"great people working there who make fun and tasty dessert..good times all..."

Samantha MacDonald

"Very friendly service and tastes amazing too! Definitely recommend..."

Laura West

"Absolutely gorgeous. I need one to be in London with immediate..."

Dave Kershaw

"Totally Awesome!!! On my to do list every time I come downtown..."

Quincy D. Smith

"So glad to have another location on the island other than Mt. Washington which is only open during ski season! I love me some..."

Carla Holmes

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Emiko Matsubara

"So delicious and such friendly service! I will be going back every time I'm downtown and need a..."

Narisse Christensen

"Great place to stop by while walking around Victoria! The poutine was pretty good and the BeaverTail avalanche was really good! I was satisfied with..."

Daniel Duran

"If you are looking for something sweet and tasty while you are walking in victoria, this dessert is delicious!, if you like sweet toppings and..."

Paulina Pedrero Miranda

"I was told president Obama visited Beavertail in Ottawa so we wanted to try their food while visiting Victoria. It was neat and fun. Good tasty..."

TS OS

"This place is like a hole in the wall, and absolutely delicious. I'd have to say the wait for me wasn't that long. The staff were very friendly. I'd..."

John Santos

"BeaverTails is undoubtedly one of Canada's most iconic and delicious pastries, originating in Ottawa and spreading across the country. However, I can..."

Nathan Sheng

"It's good, it's worth trying, there are still lots of different varieties to taste so I'll go back 😋 The staff is friendly, fast and efficient!..."

Klline Amy

"Love coming here every time I’m in Victoria! The service is great, food is delicious and having this by the parliament building at night? Makes my..."

Ghia

"Beaver tails are delicious! I had The Classic, with cinnamon & sugar … my son went a bit more decadent & chose the Avalanche (cheesecake spread,..."

Diana Reitsma

"Beaver tail and the Poutine was delicious, place was packed and we had to wait but it was worth..."

Paula Freed

"SO yummy!! Great customer service. It was a fun place to stop on our trip to..."

Kayla Gunn

"My all time favourite! We have to hunt down a beavertails shop everywhere we go. Decided to try another flavor this time - the salted caramel flavor...."

Melody M

"A must have if in Victoria or anywhere you can get them. It so hard to pick which flavour but the Nutella and banana you can’t go wrong..."

Jora Nijjar

"Absolutely delicious 😋, I couldn't decide on which flavor so they did a halfsies for..."

DaLasa Doane

"Price experience score (pes) 8.5/10 service ok Food good Ambiance..."

justin tan

"One of the few spots to get authentic beaver tails and poutine on the west coast. Good food and friendly staff. Limited seating outside, on the..."

Rehan Siddiqui

"I am ashamed to say that I only just had a beaver tail for the first time today, and wasn’t disappointed. Wonderful little treat, that I would..."

Gurv

"Busy wonderful dessert store but you would not have to wait for long. Service is friendly and quick. Beavertails pastries are delicious and a must..."

Emma D.

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Dinner

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"This place knows how to welcome you and make a great--- wait --- fantastic bowl of salad. The portions are huge! When the fellow at the counter (who..."

Patricia V.

"Fresh healthy food. I had the prawn salad roll with evil peanut sauce which was delicious but I could have eaten 2 more. My Mom always gets the..."

Tina S.

"Wonderfully fast and good Great place to bring a hockey team Delta Hockey Academy..."

CoachOwen

"Not bad for quick lunch. Good..."

İrem S.

"Great place for lunch. Consistent preparation and have never been disappointed. Came in for the tuna melt on sourdough with a side of ranch today...."

J

"This location can be touch and go but mostly they get it right. Sometimes they forget to put my dressing in the box, or I paid for extra pita chips..."

Linda M

"ordered through Skip the dishes for my coworker and myself. I was so good. I had the bangkok wrap w/ chicken, my coworker had the sunshine wrap w/..."

Melissa K

"Moved into the neighborhood so we stopped unpacking for a quick lunch. I had the Bangkok wrap and it was great. The others all enjoyed their bowls..."

Robert Wright

"Cheap. Fast. Delicious! I am a newly converted lover of Chopped Leaf. For under $10, you can choose a delicious sandwich, wrap or rice bowl. All of..."

Shannon Macelli

"Had a great lunch today. Ordered the #2 bowl and added salmon. The food was fresh, super fast and a large portion. The owners served us and they were..."

Kim Cheng

"Love this place! Finally fresh whole plant based foods at reasonable prices and amounts. Love that there is very little guesswork when ordering, and..."

shannon gallie

"I loved eating healthy at the Chopped Leaf. Staff were helpful as it was my first time, they make amazing food. Rice is cooked and seasoned well...."

Janessa M

"Simply the best! As fresh and yummy as always. I've been a fan since I lived in Edmonton and went to chopped leaf for lunch almost everyday. My..."

Michelle

"I visited this restaurant when I was in Victoria last month. I was really impressed by the menu, prices and cleanliness of the restaurant. I go to..."

Allen Fossheim

"The service was good, friendly, helpful and quick with a smile. I had a salad with hot brown basmati rice with cheddar cheese and hot salsa on one..."

April

The Tea Lobby

86/100 (3139 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was a lovely and special experience. The lobby is tastefully furnished and the sound of live..."

Maria Flynn

"This is an experiential high note for the area. Food is excellent, the service even more so. The atmosphere and history add a lot in my opinion. ..."

Joe Molzer

"Beautiful venue, great service and overall wonderful experience. • The tea selection was lovely. Some of the sandwiches left us a bit underwhelmed..."

Marie-Eve Giguère

"Phenomenal experience at the Empress for afternoon tea! The views looked straight to the harbor and the atmosphere was romantic and regal. They have..."

Ruenom

"Pricey, but worth it. 💯 Took my daughter to celebrate her birthday, and it was incredible. They made her feel so special. The food was more than..."

Cassie Duffle

"Visited The Empress in June for afternoon tea for our anniversary. I'm not sure why, but I wasn't really expecting it to be located in the lobby..."

Penny Rusty Sophie

"While this is pricey, if you enjoy afternoon tea, this experience is a must in Victoria. Marlene was a very friendly waitress and helped me with my..."

guten morgan

"The best high tea! We made online reservations and were seated on time. Their website has the dress code, no flip flops, etc. We saw many pretty tea..."

Lara Fishkin

"We did the high tea experience and our waiter was so lovely and gave us outstanding service! The service and atmosphere was very “English” which..."

Preya MT

"This is a meal within a whole experience. We were able to get in without a reservation right after getting off the Clipper ferry. What a great way to..."

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