Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Victoria

"Having tried other meal kits, we are thrilled with Local Urban Bites. The recipes are unique, the food choices are extensive with lots of vegetarian..."

Gordon Crowder

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Farmhouse

"We loved this place! We entered because it looked like some place where we could get wholesome clean food. We split the bacon avocado sandwich and it..."

Susan B Hunt Art

"Best sandwiches ever! I have only had the Club so far but it's simply to die for. The bacon on that is crunchy yet melts in the mouth, absolutely..."

Sissi Steelandt

"Best Breakfast Sandwich in Victoria by far. Great independent coffee place. My new go to place..."

John de Goede

"My first time here - definitely won't be my last! Staff is very friendly and they make delicious sandwiches and soup! But please add a soup and 1/2..."

Tara Heinrich

"Amazing staff and food! A “must-try” for all..."

Alfonso Villalobos

"Pleasantly surprised this Friday afternoon! Massive Sandwiches and great staff! Will def be..."

Jeremy Vail

"Great food, great coffee, great..."

Ed Adams

"Awesome food, friendly people, and convenient..."

Fraser Blanchflower

"Great location in Bastion Square. They have both indoor and outdoor seating for those sunny days. Friendly staff that do a good job at turning..."

Jason Dorey

"Great little coffee /lunch spot that I have overlooked for too long! We went for lunch. I had a meatball sandwich which was delicious and super..."

Shawn Corkum

"Where to begin, what an absolute gem. The food is prepared right in front of you, fresh, fast and delicious. The crew here are some of the nicest..."

Christopher Skleryk

"excellent service and cute environment, esp with afternoon lightning and a water view. the coffee is..."

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"This is the spot. Outdoor patio is excellent with views of the harbor. Delicious sandwiches and coffee. Even had a donut!! Don’t tell my personal..."

Jeremy Stoker

"The BBQ Korean sandwich is amazing! It’s big enough for two people to split. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. Food only took about 10..."

Anna Pate

"The best place to get a sandwich and a coffee, my go to is the Reuben. Perfect coffee shop and all the staff are so sweet..."

Lena Moisieieva

"It's 9:30 and there was NO line. Very clean with a view of the harbor. Excellent latte and the banana bread delicious. Surprisingly, they don't ask..."

Daniel Hefkey

"Delicious korean sandwich and coffee, I really recommend this place. There's an outdoor seated area and public..."

Vicky Martins

"Farmhouse is my favourite cafe! And they serve the best gluten-free bunwiches in town - bar none. They staff are fun, friendly and attentive. A great..."

Naomi Dankwerth

Ayo Eat

Poncho's Cafe And Catering

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice family run business that puts some passion behind their food. Loved the berry garnish on my sandwich. Sizes and prices are..."

Jaeger Mah

"Simply amazing! Great food, fast and friendly service. We had latte, regular drip coffee, breakfast bagels were awesome and the blueberry muffin and..."

Zuzana Myckatyn

"There is absolutely nothing not to love!! The staff are always super humble and friendly its a wonderful feeling as soon as you walk in; you can see..."

Alana Brown

"I am a regular there and everything about the cafe is amazing, great food, great drinks, great service. All the staff hired are very friendly, get to..."

The lonely Pianist

"Hired ponchos to cater our wedding. Doug went above and beyond helping us make our day perfect. We did a walk through of the venue before hand, he..."

Kimiko Lynn

"Always love stopping in and saying hello to such a friendly group of staff! One of my favorite orders is their Avocado Toast. It's absolutely..."

Symone O'Neill

"Excellent coffee. Good spread of food options. Generally great staff, however, the Asian appearing barista today really didn't seem to enjoy her job...."

ryan c

"A wonderful little cafe! The food is amazing, so many great options. The lunch trio is a great way to try a variety of their specialty soups, salads..."

Danica Powersmith

"Ok where to start! Love this little place in the HEART of Langford. First of all, I love a busy coffee shop, its inspiring, gives me a brain break..."

Anna Walker

Evany Sun

The Nest Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"This gem of a Cafe is a must visit for all. Best in the mornings as the patio faces the morning sun. A delicious cup of coffee and sweet or savory..."

Gay Ray

"Very cool find. I just moved to the island, and found this great cafe. Very cheerful staff and top knotch coffees and foods. Highly recommended...."

Henk Vanderkamp

"The staff is always friendly, the coffee is great, the location is lovely, inside & out, and they have those amazing GF Black Bean Brownies..."

Valerie Rae Millard

"Awesome � food � amazing � love it � First time I’ve had their..."

Kella Jimmy

"What a great little gem this place is... It's wonderful to stop along the trail and be able to enjoy the surrounding area. Great coffee and food!!!..."

Samantha Sierra

"Definitely a place you need to stop for great tasting coffee, smoothies & snacks! Sit awhile and enjoy the ambience of the space and surrounding..."

Katrina Sahlin

"Stopped by for lunch on our weekly Monday hike: Soup and panini were absolutely delightful at a great price. A must do..."

Claude Mury

"Great place to go if you're riding the Galloping Goose, or any other time as well. Great access for bikes off the trail with plenty of rack space...."

Richard Thuillier

"Stopped in while cycling on galloping goose for coffee. Loved it. Will..."

Michael Jones

"Staff was immediately welcoming and suggested the Italian Ciabatta (we would 100% recommend it as well). Food and drink was full of flavour and..."

Kathleen Archambault

"Nest Cafe - Coffee Shop. I was just at the soft opening of The Nest Cafe Coffee Shop on Monday. It's FANTASIC! Coffee ☕️ is great, staff is..."

Troy H Real Estate

"The Nest is a nice resting stop that’s right on the Galloping Goose trail. They have a large bike parking area and outdoor seating. Everything we..."

CK

"I almost don't want to rave about this place so it can stay a hidden gem. I loved it here! Their regular drip coffee is on point! Smooth and..."

Joel KJ

"This cafe made my morning. Smells very nice inside. everything is delicious and fresh. It's nice and I want to be here more..."

Alla Grigorenko

"I was super excited to see The Nest was open Tuesday. I stopped for a quick coffee and was delighted to see all of these scrumptious bistro style..."

Karen Gray

"Great place for bikers and joggers passing by Galloping Goose trail. One side of the Cafe is facing the trail hence access is easy, both from street..."

Abhishek H J

"Adding this to my new favorite bakeries!! If you like cheese Danish you will LOVE the cherry yogourt Danish. Great ride. Thoughtful outdoor..."

Gloria

"Just off the Galloping Goose (which made me laugh because minutes before I found it I thought it would be a great place for a coffee shop..."

Mitch C.

"A quaint little cafe alongside the Galloping Goose. Great coffee, tea and food options. Stop by and say..."

Toothfairy

Sushi Story

Wheelchair Accessible

"We absolutely love Sushi Story! We order delivery from them at least once a month and have had the pleasure of dining in a few times too. Service..."

Keona Wishart

"Awesome restaurant! Their bento boxes are massive and super tasty. It gets pretty crowded as soon as they open, but the service is top-notch. Our..."

Kate N

"Me and my girlfriend go here frequently and it's our choice for sushi always! The servers are unbelievably nice and the food is always great and good..."

Tat Jolicoeur

"Okay update to my previous review! They gave me a free half order of korean fried chicken takeout because of the forgotten pickup item from last time..."

Hello Hello

"New ownership in the last year or so but still very good. Wish I could say it’s still the best but not sure anymore- maybe there’s a newer..."

Jo Young

"The sushi Tasted fresh, delicate, my only wish is that I got my sockeye vs farmed, had they offered to fix it when I noticed I didn't speak up for..."

Eddy Cliffe

"Sushi Story in Esquimalt has become my go-to local sushi spot. While it may not compete with high-end sushi joints, it certainly delivers delicious..."

Oren Grabarnik

"Chicken bowl and Inari with scallop. The chicken bowl was a very generous portion. Too much oil, though... I am not a big portion eater. it still..."

Hyejoo S

"Very sweet staff and very delicious food. Loved the service and the experience. Would love to come back and try more stuff on the..."

prajakta shivalkar

"Nice place to eat Japanese Food for special occasion with Family and Friends. Parking could be an issue as parkade is small and if it's full, one..."

Will Yow

"Delicious, great service! It's definitely one of our favorite meals on the..."

Karen Martin

"My personal favourite sushi in greater Victoria. The sashimi dinner box is my go to. Very filling at a fair..."

Jarrett Theberge

"Dined at this restaurant recently! Their food was great with a very affordable price! Try the Crazy Girl and the Crazy Boy! We also had the Bibimbap..."

Patrick D

"*Edited to add photos from a 2020 visit. This is our favourite go-to sushi and Korean restaurant in the region. The food is delicious, the..."

Helen Edley

"Been here twice in a span of 20 days, which is a little too soon for me. Within those two visits, I've both had great services and great food. That..."

Stephanie Maccc

"Love this place a lot. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I generally stick to my favorite dishes but there is so much to try. The menu is really..."

Greg Greene

"I live in Langford, but this place is still my go to. All the servers and customers are so friendly. And the food is absolutely amazing. I highly..."

Christopher Theobald

"Our kids' favourite sushis in town! We do takeouts and they're always ready on time. The ordering system online is so convenient. Staff is..."

Claire Danes

"Awesome Japanese cuisine. We had a taste of salmon tempura appetizers and vegetarian udon. Helpful, kind staffs and free..."

Arifa Nazneen

Joie French Cafe

92/100 (1176 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I brought my parents for brunch a few days ago and we all enjoyed everything! My husband and I dined at JOIE Grillades a few months ago and our date..."

Crystal Lim

"Amazing crepes, great service. Such a cute little location. If you go when it’s not busy it’s like you’ve got the whole place to yourself and..."

Hannah Tabert

"Low-key casual and friendly cafe with delicious crepes. We ordered three savory crepes and a cheese and charcuterie platter. They have generous..."

Ya-Yunn Su (Jodie)

"This cafe is a hidden gem! Quiet and spacious, the menu has the perfect balance of savoury and sweet items and you can tell everything is prepared..."

Stina Pham

"Nice French cafe off of Cook Street. Service an attentive and food was..."

Will Li

"Went for the first time today. Had a delicious Americano to start off the meal. Ordered the sandwich and I am still full hours later. It was..."

wes b

"Best restaurant in Victoria, to be honest. (Although I haven’t visited their dinner restaurant yet.) I go here almost every week, so I decided I..."

Malcolm

"Idk what the reviewer below me meant about the crepes being "too thick", they're very thin and folded together so that there are layers, which is..."

Nikki Spencer (Nikki_bread)

"Great Crepes and service. Nice atmosphere and a truly local hidden gem! Highly..."

Katherine Tang

"The most ADORABLE cafe ever! It has regulars, the staff is so sweet and courteous, and the food and drinks are phenomenal. My partner and I were able..."

Vanessa Cobarruvias

Deadbeetz Burgers

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in after a disappointing burger experience at a neighbouring business... these folks turned my frown upside-down. I felt welcomed and it was..."

Marky P-H

"Deadbeetz served a burger that was true to the cheeseburger but had just enough of a unique twist to breath new life into it. I loved the Beetrice..."

Ariel Tarpey

"We’re in Victoria visiting and found this place! It’s amazing, been here twice in a week. Staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. The..."

LittleHoeExcavating Brad

"Their burgers are so good! Probably one of the best in town! Their specialty burger with the pickled beets is way too good! If you love pinball they..."

Patrick Chow

"Went to have a birthday lunch. The boys wanted to play pinball. The staff was very fun and accommodating. Cute small place 10/10 will be going back..."

Daydream Digital (Digital Daydream)

"Great service, great food. They really went out of their way to put the sauce I liked on my sandwich, which I really appreciate as a foodie. I had..."

Mona Cantlie

"The burgers and fries are great. They are cooked fresh when ordered and the ingredients are all locally sourced/ made. This started as a food truck..."

Paddy Bradley

"I ordered the deluxe chicken burger it was incredible it was huge! And I would recommend it was delicious I would come..."

Tyson Shaw

"That was straight up the best chicken sandwich I've had in my entire life. I'm sitting here trying to think of a better chicken sandwich I've eaten..."

P33

"Deadbeetz Burgers is the place to be...delicious burgers, veggie chips, Beet Heat Habenero Hotsauce, and JANET promo! It doesn't get any better! As..."

Jeremy Hendrikx

"These burgers were GREAT, as were the fries. Any more fresh & we would have had to pull them out of the frier ourself. Friendly service & a wall..."

Andy Kauffman

"The food is amazing, I usually don’t like kale, but the kale ceaser salad is damn good. The double patty burger got me through the wholeeeeee work..."

Darius C

"Nice ambiance e friendly staff. The hamburger us perfect! A place that provides a unique burger..."

CARLOS MAFORTE

"One of the best veggie burgers I've had in a long while. Vegan mayo was silky and luscious! Pickles remind me of the ones made by my great aunt when..."

Peggy Richardson

"Whoa Mama! That is a tasty burger!. If you get a chance you have to give this place a try. I had the Dolly P Tennessee Burger, and for good measure..."

Brad G

The Very Good Butchers

92/100 (1241 ratings)

"The best poutine west of Montreal and the best fried chicken I ever had. A must if you come to Vancouver..."

Lou Fontaine-Belanger

"This was my first visit. The service was great and the staff very knowledgeable. I wasn't sure what to buy as it all looked so fresh and yummy. But..."

Lisa Manson

"Love this place. Always good food. Service is great. Highly recommend this place for vegan..."

PJ Lock

"Delicious vegan comfort food. I am crazy about their poutine. The cheese and gravy is to die for. I also love the pickle burger. The staff is very..."

Hayley Lupton

"Excellent food and fantastic service. Their bennys and breakfast poutine are to die..."

Chris Markevich

"I live too far away to eat here but I buy their products when they visit Comox Farmers Market ( which should be every week in my opinion ) the BEST..."

Jools Roberts

"My partner and I have been wanting to check this place out for ages and while visiting Victoria from Toronto, finally got the chance. They didn’t..."

jenalee dunn

"Awesome food and absolutely lovely people! I used to order from their monthly meat box for years until I moved overseas, so I try to stop in every..."

Josie Hansen

"10/10 great comfort food. You can buy products to cook at home. Lots of options. had the mac and cheese.. It had more depth in flavour than I..."

Gale S.

"The ultimate comfort vegan food! So tasty and delicious always, my wife and I make sure to get their products and a good meal from them every time..."

Annabelle Bail

"Loved them when they opened and continue loving them. We love this spot for our fast food fix, usually order a poutine and the cauliwings. Both are..."

Suzanne Sagmeister

"Great vegan “meats” sold as pre packaged or made in sandwiches/wraps or whatever you order! You can get vegan smoked salmon as well, some vegan..."

Marta Borowska

"I have gone here time and time again for years now and am never let down, I have brought non vegan friends here and they also say it’s the best..."

Harley Sheppard

"A great new location with a beautiful modern interior! The menu is a bit different with some more additions and of course, dinner! Staff are awesome..."

C C

"Absolutely delicious! The patties are tasty and super moist, very good consistency - not hard or dry, nor chewy, just perfect. The best flavor is..."

Fern Teshima

"Simply delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Seasoned and browned the Stuffed Beast briefly in butter in a skillet, then roasted according to directions in..."

nancy bonagura

Sally Bun

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is awesome - i walkBy it on my way to work in the morning . Cinnamon buns are amazing and kept warm . Korean Beef Sally Bun is my..."

Holly Honolulu

"Cream Cheese Tomato Bacon. Best warm, it is both supremely comforting with the cream cheese/bacon while the tomato keeps it..."

Rae.simmons

"Go early!. Definitely go early in order to get the best selection. I've had a few different buns here and they have all been delicious. And very..."

Jen-b

"LOVE IT! 9/10!. Great FOOD! Every single item is delicious! Staff are great and I love the tick off sheet for your salad, everything you want and..."

Danielle46

"The owners are amazing to their customers, always friendly and sweet. You can't find a better lunch for a better value. Feta spinach bun and their..."

Jessica

"So much love for Sally Bun!. Every time I walk by Sally Bun, I smile hard, because Sally Bun is awesome. Their many buns are delicious, their salads..."

Kmdavis

"Amazing! Delicious! Cheap!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!! This place is such a great little hole in the wall to go for lunch. Their Thai chicken buns are my..."

Jennifer Dempsey

"The staff are always fast and friendly, and the food is a very good price. Have found some of the buns to taste watery like canned vegetables, but..."

Ewok4plv

"I've been going to Sally Bun for 10 years now, and I've never been disappointed. I LOVE the Cajun Mushroom and Tomato Bacon cream cheese buns. The..."

Poutine Pirate

"Stopped in for dessert after lunch at JJ's. Wasn't expecting much since I know this place is known for their buns/quick, inexpensive lunch. Was..."

Try Anything Once

"You can't go wrong!. Lunch with a drink for under five bucks -- are you kidding? Sally Bun has tons of awesome, tasty buns to choose from and the..."

Islander27

"Mostly great stuff!. The antique store owner was eating a beautiful soup and pointed us to Sally Bun, where we had an amazing lunch for an amazing..."

AlwaysHungry

"Love It!. I've been coming to this husband and wife run place for years. It's a hidden secret that only locals seem to know about. Lots of smiles and..."

Greedysheep

"One of Victoria's best lunch spots. I love everything about Sally Bun. The sally buns are always good. They are consistent. The owners (who are..."

Fatty McButterpants

"Awesome, cheap little lunch spot. If you can get lunch for under $3, it's automatically good. Sally Bun has tons of stuff for really, really cheap..."

Ec

"Nice little place on upper Fort. Blueberry pecan cinnamon bun - a real..."

Alamode

"Great place, cheap eats!. Ate here the other day, was thoroughly impressed. I got a salad and "Sally Bun" for less than $10 and left completely full..."

International Foodie

"Don't walk, RUN to Sally Bun!. Today was my second time visiting Sally Bun, and I can say for sure that SB and I are going to have a great..."

Weirdie B.

"Once you try their food, you'll be hooked!. I admit it...I am a Sally Bun junkie. Whenever I travel to Victoria, I always make a point of stopping in..."

Micki

"Delicious buns aside, I've always loved the almost ornate decor of Sally..."

YRS

"Super friendly service and of course, super delicious buns! It is to die..."

Daniel Chea

"Hidden little cafe with lots of character. The reason for eating here are the buns themselves. Inexpensive and super..."

Clive Gorman

"Hidden gem!!! I could eat there every day!! And such value compared to most around here. Homemade buns stuffed with amazingness! Very nice people..."

Braden Whitley

"This is my go to lunch spot. The buns are amazing, every one I've tried has been great. They also have really good soup, and their soup and bun combo..."

Jon Pavelich

"Went here for breakfast, and got different buns to try out. All flavours taste really good and they have different varieties. Would..."

Kseniya Drapeza

"You should go here! Friendliest staff ever! I had a Hamburger bun, my wife had the curry chicken. Tastes great! Then a cinnamon buns each. Then..."

Bob

"Delicious food, quaint setting, good music and very nice owners. Had the cheddar and egg bun and a latte. Very..."

G M

"Fantastic breakfast buns! Very friendly staff! I highly recommend you try this place if you’re looking for a flavourful, and well priced breakfast..."

David Coleman

"Absolutely amazing food with fabulous prices! You can get a meal here for under $10 a person because their buns are so filling! I love coming here...."

Jennifer Dempsey

"Friendly service and delicious cinnamon buns can be found here...."

Jose Sanchez

"Did a takeout latte and cinnamon buns. Buns were quite tasty: soft, simple, lots of cinnamon which is nice (may benefit from a slight simple icing as..."

Steve P

"Great quality, excellent value, owner is very friendly. A great lunch..."

Melissa Radomski

"Amazing! I have concluded that all food from now on must be in bun-form. Perfectly Sally-bun..."

Steven Jenkins

"The best stuffed buns. And under $5 per bun...this is probably the best bang for buck food place in all of Greater Victoria. That's all you need to..."

Rohit Joseph

"Holy good golly gosh. You haven’t had a bun like this before. So go have..."

Cayenne McIntosh

"Succumbed to the smell of their fresh, yummy buns and gave this quaint, local spot a try. My fresh salad was delicious and perfectly paired with a..."

Paityn Reynolds

"Honestly I love it, the owners are the sweetest and the food is great. In the summer the rear patio garden was always so nice to sit and eat in. I..."

Doug Newton

Rica Salsa

Wheelchair Accessible

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Non-smoking restaurants

Saltchuck Pie Company

92/100 (1574 ratings)

"Really enjoyed everything there. Wonderful meat pies and now salads and soup. Love that the kitchen is so wide open. Service is great but it's busy...."

Alex Langran

"Those meat pies are pockets of flaky gravy-bursting perfection and I can never leave without picking up a second one for me or my wife to take home -..."

Shawn O'Connor

"Oh man! These Butter Chicken pies are divine. This place is consistently awesome! Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere &..."

Jessica Duncan

"yum yum yum in my tum. the steak and pepper is sooooo good, and the sweet ones..."

Angela Landsbury

"Tried Saltchuck for the first time today and I'm going to recommend it to anyone that will listen. The decor is adorable and all 5 menu items we had..."

Erika Chom

"By far the best tasting meat pies I have come across on Vancouver Island (and I have been searching for the good..."

Caroline Crawford

"Finally, a great meat pie in Canada! Not the cheapest ever, but if they were my health would be in..."

Roscoe McLean

"Super cute cafe with friendly service. The savoury pies have the best crust EVER. So flakey! Love the pies with minced beef the best. Can also stop..."

Amanda

"I am not fan of pies but visited Saltchuck Pie Company today on a friend’s recommendation - and that was a good experience. We enjoyed the perfect..."

Manpreet Singh

"Everything looks and tastes delicious, and I don't even normally like meat pies! Every pie, salad, dessert, and drink is creative and appetizing,..."

Megan Wright

"Nice retro cafe connected to pie shop. Pie case has a changing selection of intriguing savory and sweet pies at reasonable..."

Yeshua Moser-Puangsuwan

"I can always stop here for a quick snack and know it will be delicious, nutritious, and fresh!!! Yeah they have pies but I go for the salads. Never..."

Barbara Hayward

"Delicious treats at a reasonable price. The sausage rolls has the perfect bite and moisture, not too dry. The fruit pies are amazing. My boyfriend..."

土萠ほたる

"These pies are perfect. Like. Could not be better. There cannot be improvement on them. Perfection. I want all of the pies all of my days all of my..."

Kate King

"I wasn't aware you could dine-in here! Very neat little place that's worth the visit. Prepare to spend a pretty penny on one of the better pies..."

Jodie Parkin

"Great place with fresh hot savory and sweet pies coming out from the kitchen. The pricing is good. We purchased many different kinds of pies for..."

Bob Morris

"We got the lamb with potato top, butter chicken, and farmers sausage and egg. All three really hit the spot, and made us feel very homesick. If you..."

Cathy Ma

"Amazing variety of both savory and sweet pies. Popped in to grab some chicken pot pie and came out with those and an apple crumble. Great little..."

Lori Golden

"Relaxing meets great sweet and savory pies. Excellent crust. Great quality..."

Terrence Lo

"This place is great, always hard to find a good Australian style pie but this place also makes some super fun and unique flavors. The family and I..."

Mike Brady

"A wide variety of great tasting pies available for eating in or frozen pies to taken home. I went around lunch time and unfortunately a lot of their..."

Evan Shao

"If I could give the food a 10/5 I would. If you have never tried a savory pie, firstly - what the heck is wrong with you? Second, just go to..."

Andrew Forbes

"Absolutely fabulous got 2 turduckin pies made many people n 1 dog VERY HAPPY! Big thanks for even being open on yer day off!!! Happy TG to a GREAT..."

Colleen Young

"Last time I had a Cornish Pastie this good, I was in Cornwall. A Pastie is a type of meat and vegetable pie. Saltchuck pasties are baked on the..."

Phil Connects

"Perfectly executed savory pies! I tried the creamy herb mushroom, steak & ale, and chicken pot pies. All had perfectly flaky, buttery crusts with..."

Nathan P

"Delicious pies, assortment of in house made salads and soups, Victoria Soda Works soda, savoury and sweet pies/ rolls to stay or to go! Frozen..."

Sarah Grace

Finn's

92/100 (3052 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly wait staff, great "happy hour" prices and good food. Emma is especially Ms. Hospitality with personality and an over-and-above flair for..."

Gloria Schramm

Rachel Sampson

"Ok... Uber expensive. But.... sooo good. And big (not super size) portions. So come expecting to pay but expecting to enjoy. Well mixed drinks (not..."

Adam Checketts

"Food, service, ambience all excellent. View to die..."

Jessica Duncan

"Delicious appies and dinner. The service is excellent so we dined twice in as many days! Thanks for the great..."

Darcy Courville

"Great food, service and views of the..."

Brianna Green

"Excellent service with very delicious..."

Judi Stidham

"Fantastic food and service. Will certainly be back next time we are in..."

Stu Brunotte

"Great atmosphere. Friendly Staff and festive in a good..."

Bill Thomas

"Ambiance actually out does the incredible fare! We'll come again for..."

Jim Gilbert

"WE CAME ON SEPTEMBER 3RD 2017 FROM UKEE TO CELEBRATE OUR 6TH ANNIVERSARY THANKS FOR A GREAT MEAL AND GREAT SERVICE IT WAS AN AMAZING 6TH..."

Pearly Ambrose

"Amazing food. I wish I took a photo of my mussels but they looked so good I absolutely devoured them before I thought of taking a photo. They are a..."

Rob Moroto

"After leaving our hotel we walked to this wonderful restaurant located on the waterfront. We had the pleasure of being served by Sam, our waitress ...."

Shawn Thomas

"Must go to restaurant in Victoria for sure! Oysters were the best out of all the restaurants we visited in our trip - they were so good, we ordered..."

Lormirra Jezelle Johnson

"Restuarant is located with a great view of Victoria Harbor. Food was great and friendly service. We were placed in an isolated corner of the..."

Daniel Shu

"Dinner with my partner and his sister, we're originally from Calgary. Atmosphere was great and the service was attentive while not annoying, our..."

Shuyao Qin

"Finn's Seafood Chops Cocktails deserves nothing less than five stars for its exquisite dining experience. The fish and chips were a tantalizing..."

AR Saif

"I can’t say enough about this place. We were seated on the lower deck, which is a beautiful enclosed terrace with a view of the harbour. The space..."

Misty Harris

"I sat at the bar. Recommend waiting for a table of you want the true dining experience unless you want to see maestros at work. The fish and chips..."

Jesse A

"We came during lunch and there were not that many people. I guess this place is crowded in the evening instead, so make sure to reserve before you..."

marine maiden

"Incredible food. The server made great recommendations and we were blown away by every dish! The view from the restaurant was also..."

Laura Shapka

Sushi Time Express

92/100 (1139 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"My favourite sushi place in Victoria! Margaret and Don are absolutely amazing and provide the most astounding customer service and the freshest,..."

Jennifer Sizer

"Fresh,excellent service, treats everyone like family!! Best I ever..."

Gerald Graham

"심플하고 멋지게 단장해서, 맛나고 행복한 음식 많이 많이 해줘~~\♡♡/ 난 언제나 먹어볼 수..."

Myeonghee Irene Choi

"I read the Google reviews, and I found this little place I recommend the food is fresh and tasty! The personal is so friendly they give me one small..."

Alma Gtz Mts.

"Partner and I stopped here on our way back to the states. Such a great experience. Udon soup was delicious! Our fav dish from the..."

Carmen Foca

"All of our food was delicious but the beef udon soup was our favorite!! The food came quickly. The small restaurant area is decorated in a lovely way..."

Adrina Johnson

"Excellent food and services! I made a quick stop to pick up some food before taking a ferry back to the U.S. We ordered a teriyaki chicken and tuna..."

James Smith

"Wonderful owners, clean and beautiful atmosphere. You don't even sense the atrium behind you. The sushi is priced well and fresh and crafted..."

J K

"I had no idea that a truly authentic Japanese eatery place exists. This restaurant is located on the first floor of a building. I walked by it many..."

Sheila Xie

"Incredible food with the friendliest hospitality! I was amazed that the owner knew so many of her customers by name. My favorite is the Unagi..."

Andrew Luymes

"Great counter service and lots to choose from! I ordered avocado rolls, a Philly roll and a Teriyaki Noodle Box with Veggies and Tofu. They've been..."

Angela Greer

"Don't be fooled by the location in an office building lobby, this charming sushi restaurant is a gem. The Chef Don's Special featured fresh salmon..."

Tony Suchman

"Not only is the food great here, but the customer service is some of the best I have ever seen. The owners are so nice and courteous, and provide..."

wilsonjoshwilson

Italian Food Imports

92/100 (1327 ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I've been coming here for the past 10+ years every time I'm in Victoria and the food is just as good now as it was back then. Absolutely delicious..."

Derrick C.

"best place in town to take your lunch break! super delicious and affordable menu as well as a great selection of meats, cheeses and dry goods. to top..."

Ally Seefeldt

"Best sandwiches in the city hands down. Ultimate meatball makes me believe in a higher power. Staff are insanely nice. Definitely my new favourite..."

Ty K.

"The ultimate meatball sends me on a spiritual journey every time I eat it. It truthfully is the best meatball sub I’ve ever had, and the vibes in..."

Esmé Alexander

"Amazing! The best! Great sandwiches for agreeable prices. Awesome..."

Brendan Dyck

"Delicious sandwiches, friendly staff/owners and a great selection of Italian goods. If you're looking for ingredients or inspiration for your next..."

Nick McGeachie

"Friendly. Efficient. Delicious. Affordable. Consistent. Everything I could ever want in a deli. Thank..."

Kaitlin Blackwood

"Big thank you to the Segato family for another pleasant experience. We always are greeted and served to the full experience. Will be..."

indy aujala

"Best Cappuccino I've had since Europe. Lovely shop with high quality pasta and a number of other hard to find imported Italian goods such as..."

A. J.

"When your sandwich is so good that after finishing it outside at the table you walk right back in and order a second one you know this place is..."

Eric Prothero-Brooks

Gozen Sushi Bar Izakaya

91/100 (2285 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my favourite restaurant in Victoria, hands down (and we eat out very often). We were there 3 times last week! The food is fresh and..."

Davine D. Burton

"The BEST sushi and Izakaya place I've ever been in Victoria! I really appreciated how food was professionally decorated and made. I learned food..."

Daniel D Kim

"This new sushi izakaya place is AMAZING!! It is now my new favourite sushi place in the city. I had the Spicy Salmon Roll - made with red vinegar..."

Nicole McDonough

"Delicious sushi along with great presentation in a clean comfortable environment. As a bonus, the rice is made with red vinegar so it has less sugar..."

Nicholas Wong

"Food is pretty tasty, good quality fish and portions were larger than expected. Servers are also really nice. Even if you order take out, the food..."

Sergio Phan Lung

"Visiting Victoria this week! Came here for dinner as recommended by Google. We thought it was ok.. though, the price is on the high side. It was busy..."

MAY 매이 Elford

"Our "go to" sushi restaurant for special occasions and casual lunch with friends. Freshness and taste of the sushi are just amazing! Very friendly..."

Anna Liubakova

"If you're looking for a sushi place in Victoria I highly recommend this place. We went in 30-40min before closing because we had arrived in town..."

Ritelriaa Snoh

"Not bad, fresh sashimi, liked the free hot tea, roast rice green tea, free..."

Joanne Tu

"Toy story roll is nothing to play with. Yakisoba was great Service was alright. If you need to choose between here and Koto you can't go wrong with..."

Mark B

"Quality > quantity is what Gozen did best when I lived in Vic 4 years ago, and I'm so happy they haven't changed! I ordered agedshi tofu, yam roll,..."

Tyler Siegrist

"The food is great. Super tasty and the portions generous. The price is very fair for the quality of the food. I liked it enough that I came back..."

Hoan-Vu La

"The highlight was the marinated potatoes. The tempura was good, a bit oily (I needed to blot it) but not overly battered. If you’re looking for the..."

Leia Tomson

"The atmosphere was exceptional, and the food was a delight. One of the dishes was lit on fire for a couple seconds, so that was..."

Ben Mui

"Great selection for both the go to classics and some new takes for people weary of fresh seafood. Overall food quality was in line with top in Canada..."

Leasure Forbes

"A great sushi restaurant downtown Victoria. We were sat right away and the drink options were very good. The menu has an excellent selection at..."

Melissa Jensen

"Gozen has a massive menu that stretches across a wide spectrum of Japanese cuisine! Overall an excellent place to dine. Personal I would order the..."

Juston Tran

"We ordered take out from here and it was absolutely delicious. I am super picky with sushi and if it is not really fresh, I cannot eat it. The..."

Shannon Zucht

"I love this place. Best bento box in town, but don’t tell everyone :) Very professional service, meticulous in their attention to detail,..."

Elaine Dreen

"A random pick on a late Sunday evening. Every staff was very attentive and welcoming. The restaurant is spacious, very clean and has a warm homey..."

Ken Ip

"Prices seem a bit steep, but the portion sizes for the rolls are quite good. Noodles and rice bowls are a bit disappointing. I would stick to the..."

Bibi Smith

"Wonderful sushi bar with very unique dishes. We had the North 49 roll, lunch sashimi box, the ramen lunch box, and dynamite mushroom caps. Everyone..."

Adryan Bergstrom-Borins

"Great good. My boyfriend and I sat right up at the bar and it was enjoyable watching the sushi chefs concentrating in their crafted work. The sashimi..."

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Parsonage Cafe

"Love the new vibe in the hood & the food is tasty. I’m still thinking about that green..."

Kate Shelton

"We stopped by this wonderful little cafe for some take-out breakfast in the dear neighborhood of Fernwood. Absolutely loved their bacon egg and..."

J C

"Phenomenal coffee! The West Coast Trail Blend is hands down, one of the smoothest, yet eathiest and bold dark roast coffees I have ever had, period...."

"We popped in for some coffee and treats. Although there was some waiting in queue, it moved quickly. I liked the atmosphere given through their..."

Yoj

"This place is the best! The staff here are awesome and friendly and are always working hard and always make me feel welcome when I go there. Whenever..."

Sarah-Anne Lake

"Decided to grab a coffee from Fernwood Coffee Company. There is a cafe, Parsonage Cafe, attached. The place was busy on a Tuesday afternoon. Plenty..."

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"Been here often over the years from hanging out with my former work colleagues before they moved out of the city, to pitstop for Pokemon Go raids, to..."

土萠ほたる

"Had a breve' London Fog, Lemon Bar, and Peanut Butter and Jam Cookie. All ordered before I arrived through the website. An easy text let them know I..."

Mz Magdalane (Maggie)

"My coffee sat on the counter for five minutes until I asked the barista whether it was mine. It's not like it was busy or anything, but they..."

Kat Hunter

"Probably the greatest blueberry muffin in the world! I’m in love with the muffin Baker staff. Came here for breakfast...."

Justin Oh

"Every time we pass this location on a weekend there is a line out the door, so we were really excited to finally try it. We ordered a hot decaf latte..."

Camille S

Kissako Sushi

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

"Truly a hidden gem which makes me very pleased to be a patron when I’m in the area, run by a lovely young family. The udon noodles had a satisfying..."

Chris Tooley

"Popped in here for a quick dinner and found the cutest spot! Great service and even better sushi. The tempura was hot, crispy, and fresh, the rolls..."

Brianna

"Positive: price for 2 was $60 (2022); clean interior, service was great, and food was fresh and prepared fast. Tempura was extra crispy and fresh. ..."

Tim

"Simple & generous portion for fish. I wish to have generous salads... I understand everything is expensive these days, though.. thanks to the..."

Hyejoo S

"Fantastic, new creations and traditional foods. I enjoyed the vegetable udon very much and the angry Salmon roll was fantastic. All that I ordered..."

Chris Tooley

"Best/freshest sushi with the warmest owners. We have been coming here forever. They put a lot of effort into quality and we’ve always had amazing..."

Carla Stamile

"Delicious sushi!!! Best price in Victoria for great sushi. I'm a teenager and I filled up on sushi for under 15$! I would recommend the rainbow roll...."

Alden Thom

"Great little restaurant for sushi noodles and so much more. The quality of food is excellent and the owners are very nice. Great spot for dining out..."

Arber Bleta

"The best sushi/price in Victoria at current. There are still many sushi restaurants that I used to go but they been increasing their prices so quick...."

hanwool seo

"Went to try sushi at Kissako today, it was good however we asked for low-sodium soy and I’m fairly certain that it was still the regular soy in a..."

Nicole

"This little restaurant has great Sushi and it is always very fresh and..."

Gayle Wigmore

"Coming from Vancouver where there’s no shortage of great sushi places, Kissako really blows it out of the water. High quality and fresh sushi with..."

Asmin Chen

"Wow, this place is a gem! Fresh, delicious fish, soft atmosphere, exceptional customer service, great portion sizes, and there's even good jazz..."

Phlox Io

"A very cosy restaurant with a diverse menu and food of exceptional quality...."

Karen Fediuk

"I ordered on two consecutive days while visiting Victoria, once with table service and once for take-out. Deserves the high ratings it has already...."

Carl

"Fantastic taste!!! The best Japanese restaurant in..."

Fu William

"There is some intangible quality to the food at Kissako that sets it above other sushi restaurants. Everything is made thoughtfully and with great..."

B Cram

"Quaint little restaurant. Excellent sushi. Great, friendly service by owners. The seafood salad has been consistently superb over several visits. The..."

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Union Pacific Coffee

91/100 (1803 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"An amazing Coffee and Bakery shop! The baked goods are fresh and tasty, some of the best croissants I’ve had in North America. The breakfast..."

Colin Lee

"When we walked up and saw the line out the door we knew it was a good sign! The wait wasn’t long and the food and coffee were delicious. Cool..."

Zeb Greenfield

"First time customer. I had a coupon from the community book. They were super cool about it. The ambiance is super inviting, the din of the place..."

Jaydeen Abenstein

"Had a great coffee latte, salmon lox bagel and a scone. Super fresh, nice rustic interior, very cozy seating in the back. Had to wait in a line, but..."

Marie Alcantar

"the 2.5cad americano was soooo good; words don’t do it justice. the host kindly asked if i needed space for milk / cream which was self served. the..."

M

"Great place for coffee and breakfast. There goodies are really great. They are making their croissants. Nice atmosphere with indoor and outdoor..."

Gal N

"My new favourite spot in Victoria! Warm and peaceful, great for studying or working. I love the communal tables and all the natural light. The patio..."

Cheryl Liptle

"I discovered the Union Pacific Coffee Shop while on a coffee crawl through Victoria. The London Fog was delicious, and the Greenhouse Wrap with feta..."

Allan Sawyer

"This coffee shop has a really cool brick interior and architecture with great options for indoor or outdoor seating. I personally like the back..."

Lisa

"Lovely little coffee shop!! Great breakfast please! They have a little patio in the back where you can bring your pets! Also there's a bunch of birds..."

Angie Torres

Murchie's

91/100 (3060 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Sen Zushi

91/100 (3515 ratings)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Mid-range

"Some of the best and most authentic Japanese food in Victoria! Their Karaage chicken is amazing, and the restaurant atmosphere is fantastic. Staff..."

Jordy Le

"I've spent some time in Japan and Sen Zushi is easily the best, most authentic sushi/Japanese cuisine in Victoria. There's a reason every time I go..."

Bee Jay

"Hands down the best sushi I have ever had! If you like sushi and are in Victoria, you MUST go here. Everything was amazing, fresh, and unbelievably..."

Kumari Johnson

"Best sushi in Victoria always enjoy our meal there. We lived in Japan and know good sushi. Highly recommend Zen..."

Irmela Clack

"Great food, stellar service in a solid setting. A treat to be..."

Sean Bacon

"This is real Japanese food!! Main things like Karaage is the..."

Yushiro Jussi Kawaguchi

"The best sushi experience for authenticity and..."

Melody Katalin Kacsoh

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Xi Jing Da

"Best sushi in town, in my opinion, and amazing, friendly service. Been going for ten years now..."

Sever Bronny

"I can't get enough Sen Zushi. The food, the staff, all of it has captured my heart..."

Amy Broere

"Enormo choices. Food and service were all great. A new..."

Michael Freedman

"I've been twice, and each time, it makes me want to go back to..."

Hugo A Sloos

"amazing best Sushi ever! Glad you are back to..."

Burcu Arat Sup

"Best sushi in town hands down. Fresh, authentic, Japenese food at its..."

Andy Bernhart

"Senzushi is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants of Victoria. The sushi rice is beautifully seasoned and the ingredients are always fresh. The..."

Jessie Kenk

"We haven't been here in many years. A friend mentioned they really enjoyed the food there from a recent visit so we decided to go back. We went for..."

Ben Woo

"It's a good Japanese food place in Victoria. Love the vibe and atmosphere. Service was great but a bit slow which was understandable since they were..."

Farzam

"The atmosphere and the food were both fantastic! The sushi rice was a bit salty, making me drink a lot of water, but it was delicious. I can't wait..."

고토순

"Fantastic restaurant, great food, exemplary service. We will definitely be back again, a lot of great things on the menu. Some of the atmosphere..."

Roger Hazleden

"Great food, the portion is fair compared to the price. We are very happy about the food. Love to come back..."

helen wei

"First time I went to this restaurant and I couldn’t suggest a better place to get sushi! The menu has a wide variety of food choices and amazing..."

michelle butterfield

"It's easy to miss this spot if you're just strolling the street - look for the Cigar shop that it's connected too and you're in the right..."

Jackie

"sen zushi is best sushi restaurant in greater victoria. If you choose this place, you will never..."

Andy In Canada

"Hands down this was the very best sushi I've ever had! The fish was so incredibly fresh, tender, and flavourful. I had the chirashi don and while on..."

Tracy C

"It's was easy to find and fair pricing. I ordered an oyako Don, some Nigiris and ice cream, they all tasted very nice and the prices were very fair..."

Arno Yang

"A moment of sen... Truly good food is not only an occasion to make memories, but brings back old ones. The food here transported me back to my..."

Kevin L

"I've been out for sushi on a number of occasions before, and this was my first truly enjoyable experience eating sushi. Thank your for the great..."

Willow Cucheran

"best sushi i’ve ever had! the server was so kind and checked in on us occasionally. i loved that they served us both cold water and hot tea in the..."

Hana Sugihara

"I've always been told that you can get a pretty accurate picture of the quality of a sushi restaurant based on their tuna, and the tekka maki here..."

Karl Gruenewald

"The food and table service was excellent. The noise in the front room was too loud for conversation at the beginning. I requested a quiet place but..."

Joseph Hoh

"Randy was an incredible waitress, we got our food in a timely matter and we felt taken care of. The best edamame i’ve ever had, so salty and hot!..."

Leandra Wilson

"Haven’t been here since 2017, I ordered hot house sake, cold chicken udon, ebi tempura roll, and spicy agedashi tofu (although it’s not spicy at..."

Louis Li (Give me an epinephrine)

"I’ve been going here for (quite literally) my entire life, and I am so thrilled that they are still thriving. The fish always tastes fresh and the..."

Sophia

Dutch Bakery & Diner

90/100 (2480 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Northern Quarter

90/100 (1028 ratings)

"This is definitely a restaurant you should put on your ' have to go there' list. The atmosphere is super chill and comfortable, service is top notch,..."

Brenda Colby

"I had a lovely time at Northern Quarter and their food was excellent! I had the burger off their bunch menu and it was really tasty, including the..."

Jennifer Palmer

"Great food friendly staff. The best brunch in Victoria hands down..."

Ryan Arquette

"Great food and great ambiance! It’s a good place to see live music and drink with your..."

Dave Hyldig

"Another Fantastic night at the Northern Quarter and the brilliant music of Mike Demers and Confreres! What a happening place the NQ has become...."

Daniel Marshall

"We had an amazing meal last night! Fabulous atmosphere and quite possibly the best Veggie Burger I have ever eaten! My boyfriend was so jealous he..."

Lisa Bown

"Great venue for all sorts of entertainment here in Victoria. Thanks for supporting the local music/comedy/entertainment..."

Paul McKinnon

"Absolutely love this place. Great music! Awesome donut..."

Mari Kng

"I love this place! The food, the drinks, the tunes - all good stuff. If you've never had a night where you've come home from a solid day at work,..."

Lauren Heppell

"The food last night was amazing! Definitely recommend the Freekeh Fritters and the Veggie Burger. Going back for brunch tomorrow... Can't..."

Jeff G

"Great place for live music and a light..."

Alan Donenfeld

"Love the food, the drinks, the service, the music. Oh, and the space and the vibe. Did I mention the art, the cocktails? The chickpeas. All stellar...."

Helen Hughes

"Northern Quarter brunch was so delicious the other day. I celebrated my birthday there with good friends. The avocado with eggs was scrumptious and..."

Soren Russow

"We had the pleasure of having our staff party here. Very interesting flavours and all well prepared. We will be back as so will more than a few of..."

Patty Rainboth Branchi

"One of the most underrated establishments in Victoria. Captures the unique feel and flavour of the city with a well balanced food and drink menu, and..."

Tyson Doknjas

"Came to Northern Quarter for a late dinner. It was busy and our group of 5 was seated within 15 minutes. The live music was fun, it had an old timey..."

Christian Moysa

"Great food, good service, diverse menu while still not too large. Had hoped there would be more gluten free..."

Sydney Zannet

"I don’t usually give 5 ⭐️s but this place deserves it! The atmosphere, food, service, live music, clean washrooms, choices of drinks and food..."

Alejandro Bonett

"Nice little place. Good drinks (a bit pricey but very tasty). Went here on a whim and enjoyed the live..."

Megan O

"Amazing place. I went twice during my stay in Victoria, one for a night out and one for the brunch. The food for dinner and brunch are delicious and..."

Eduardo Fonseca Arraes

"This place is good spot for some quality eats. Had the burger with house made pickles and it was really good! Couple things could have been better..."

Jared Spencer

"Really tasty food, unique apps and snack plates (haven't tried an entree), fast service even when busy, which is most of the time. Nice atmosphere..."

t4llbot

"Great little live music pub variety of liquor choices and a good looking food menu. Bonus they carry Phillip's sodas for non drinkers. Decent..."

Nicole L

"Their Saturday brunch is super chill and super good. Very interesting, different, and unique options for breakfast foods. The breakfast salad (which..."

Tristan Douville

"We were blown away by our brunch today, and in a city replete with great brunch options, I can't imagine waiting in line anywhere when this gem is..."

Richard Primrose

"NQ where the bathrooms have no gender! Music was sultry smooth jazz last night. Food is unusual, and locally sourced! Emma is one of the best at..."

S. W.

"Probably one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had!! I believe they are only open on the weekends for breakfast, but I highly recommend..."

Vanessa

"Cool place. We found by accident on a Wednesday night. They have the Quiz night which was pretty fun. The host would alternate the questions with..."

Dalton Kole

"Great venue for live music, ever changing dishes, and an excellent drinks selection. Service here is with it. It seems like many people think it's..."

Mark Walle

The Ruby

90/100 (1366 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Staff were beyond nice, not just for show. Very much got the feeling they actually cared. Oh and the waffle was unreal. Homemade seasonal berry..."

Jasper Meckelborg

"What a great find! Such great service, fun atmosphere and OMG the food!!! I think I have found a new breakfast favourite when in Victoria! A must try..."

Navy Mel

"1 word: wow. I was unbelievably impressed by my experience at The Ruby. A part of the lobby of The Zed hotel, The Ruby is a cozy and eclectic..."

Max Giles

"Wonderful place. My husband had the homemade sausage Benny and said it was one of the top he has ever had. I had the shredded duck with crispy onions..."

Jacquie Kuhl

"Cute lil’ spot. Nothing to complain about! I expected breakfast sausage but it was more like one big brat. My fault for not asking for..."

Ayla Martin

"Went here for brunch. The food was amazing & the portions were huge! The potatoes are the perfect crispy fluffy ratio. The duck just fell off the..."

Elyssia H

"Tacos, chicken and waffles, duck hash and the meal or the day ! Very good, but a long wait. You must be patient if you want to come here, can take..."

Celeste Kee

"Love this spot. It’s always busy but if you get there early you can get in right away. Food is fresh local and oh so good. The hot sauce, oh boy!..."

Jocelyn Edmunds

"It was perfect place with baby. My friend took her 10 weeks girl. The staffs was so nice and kind. We ordered 3 kinds of dishes. All good. Yummy with..."

S J (Ronda)

"What an awesome little gem hidden in plain sight, lol! Didn't have to wait too long for a table. Service was top notch, friendly, and prompt. I'm a..."

Jannette Lock

"Always jam packed and high energy. The food is truly excellent and rather than standing in the usual long Sunday brunch line you can choose to sit..."

Lucky Saumur

"We stayed at Hotel Zed in 2019 and stopped at the Ruby for breakfast then. I ordered the Duck Benedict which has removed In My Memory ever since. I..."

Gayle Hurmuses

"I cannot say enough amazing things about this place! Our server, Mel was absolutely delightful! The food was amazing and Mel was very attentive and..."

Matthew Sheldrake

"Amazing! We've visited the Ruby on Johnson, and had an incredible breakfast before, so we figured we'd try this location too. Incredible (seriously)..."

Steve Sakamoto

"Ate a lovely breakfast with my dad here. The portion sizes were very generous. Everything tasted fresh and yummy. Breakfast tacos were the bomb...."

Jackie Q

"Great little place for brunch. Atmosphere is terrific; LPs playing, board games to play while you wait for a table, even a ping pong lounge..."

Holman Louis

"My daughters took me out for breakfast. We got there just as they opened. We ordered the kids waffles and granola and yogurt. I ordered the Canadian..."

Dean Browne

"Really great place for breakfast/lunch. Portions are really good size, great selection, and delicious! I had the fried chicken benedict, which was..."

Cheryl Chaster

"Amazing location, decor, service, & food! From the moment you walk in the door you get this vibe that everything is going to be perfect, the music..."

David Penny

Ruth & Dean

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a lovely brunch of Ruth and Deans incredible breakfast scone. The coffe was equally delicious. Highly..."

Ian Case

"Ruth & Dean made a gorgeous 3 tiered cake for our wedding that was beyond our expectations. It was absolutely beautiful. We had so many compliments..."

Meaghan Taylor

"Best tourtiere and cakes in the city! Lovely owners, warming and inviting atmosphere - A gem not to be missed! It's an over the top review, I know,..."

Ivan Meade

"Best Mocha and the baking is to die for. Tiny space but cozy and..."

Joyelle Lund

"Lunches are delicious, high quality and good value. I have resisted cakes so far but they look..."

Grace Mah Foran

"I have been to your luncheonette a few times for lunch now and was always pleased. Thus, when my girlfriend's birthday came around it felt natural to..."

François Robert

"The BEST cake I have ever tasted in my entire life. Ruth and Dean created two beautiful cakes for my wedding, and they were so good we've since had..."

Tessa Hinz

"I couldn't be happier with the way out wedding cake turned out! It was breathtaking and delicious, what more could you ask for!! We had the earl grey..."

Rachelle Sheppard

"Your cakes are everything!! And the Wonder Woman decoration was the cherry on top!:) thanks..."

Renée Renée

"The cakes are always LOVELY and the snickerdoodles are the ultimate tea..."

Steph Fjordhearts

"Hands down the best and most gorgeous cake's in..."

Jaguar Van Junglegyn

"Possibly the best cake I have ever eaten. I must eat more..."

Leslee Langlands

"An absolutely divine Americano coffee(and I'm pretty picky about coffee), with a carrot cake cupcake topped with just the right amount of icing and..."

Maria Dias

"Fabulous food! Gorgeous cakes and wonderful staff!!..."

Sara Patterson

"Our wedding cake was not only rediculously delicious (Chai tea with vanilla bean icing) but it was also breathtakingly beautiful. Thank you for such..."

Danica Flader

"Amazing tasty treats for any occasion. Quick response with any questions I..."

Natalie Betanzo

"Ruth & Dean has one of the best breakfast sandwiches in all of Victoria. Chimmichurri on a house biscuit, egg, cheddar, tomato, and of course,..."

Tyson Doknjas

"Pleasant neighbourhood bakery and café with indoor and outdoor seating. If not famous already for the breakfast sandwich, it will be. This was..."

Norman Farrell

"Best. Cake. Ever. This was our 2nd Red Velvet Cake and I cannot even put into words how delicious it is. The amount of love and care that goes into..."

rebecca burrows

James Stewart

"Charming little cafe. The food is simple and amazingly fresh. The small menu changes frequently depending on what's in season or fresh. Even the..."

M Ping

"This place is truly a hidden gem downtown. Not only do they make the best cakes in town they also do a fantastic lunch service. I’m always blown..."

Will Reiher

"My elderly dad and myself visited Victoria from Vancouver just before the long weekend of Thanksgiving. We were originally going to take one of those..."

Hajime N. (jaime-francisco)

"I had their spaghetti & meatballs; comes with a cookie (I chose chocolate chip) which was interesting because it was sweet with a hint of sprinkled..."

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"DELICIOUS!! The only word needed to describe our lunch here today. Very cozy little place with good coffee and delicious food made to order. Good..."

Sam Deakin

"We quickly googled a spot to stop for lunch while we were out biking & just the vibe in the pictures made me want to check out this gem of a place!..."

Giselle Denis

"So damn good 🤤 the breakfast sandwich was straight up crack. The garlic pesto was especially killer… the biscuit was perfectly crispy and..."

Arin Sarkissian

"I LOVE THIS PLACE. It is my go to if suggesting a coffee/lunch date. Baked goods are delicious! Very good coffee and cake! I love the daily cake, I..."

Andie Burrill

"Everything here is amazing, and the staff are always so friendly. My favourite place for breakfast or a..."

Kayla Smith

"A relaxed environment for coffee, desserts and/or menu items - great service. The breakfast sandwich was delicious and..."

Bev Weber

"I got my wedding cake from Ruth & Dean and it was the best carrot cake ever! When my husband and I tasted our wedding cake, our eyes literally got..."

Minjeong J

Cold Comfort Ice Cream

90/100 (1314 ratings)

"Well I ordered a 10-12 person dairy free cake for my birthday. I was disappointed at first when only a few friends were able to come. However I've..."

Carleigh Beckwith

"The best ice cream shop in Victoria. Can't even tell some of the best flavours are vegan!! Must..."

Natalie May

"The only thing that‘s even more sad than a closed ice cream shop, is a closed ice cream shop whose Facebook page says that it‘s..."

Heike Palindrome

"Just had the best GF vegan ice cream sandwich! Thank you for making dairy free ice cream good again! Much..."

Julia Fathers

"Last night I tried it for the first time and I went back to try a different kind today! Both Delicious. I think it's the best ice cream I have ever..."

Paula Munro

"The vegan sea salt ice cream is life... It is the sun, the moon, the stars. It is a reason to get out of..."

Hayley Lupton

"Best Sugar Free ice cream ever! We bought 3 pints to try all the flavours they had yesterday. Xylitol Sweetened so it doesn’t spike my glucose..."

Caitlyn Hebert

"Unique small batch ice cream by the scoop or pint and amazing ice cream sandwiches. Worth the..."

Page DeWolfe

"Went with friends last night! Had two scoops there and a few hours later I was so happy to remember that I had brought a sandwich home for..."

Jon Gilpin

"If one were to replace their blood with CC ice-cream they would certainly die... but before that, would reach..."

Justin Campbell

"The most amazing little ice cream shoppe just around the next corner! The quality and selection is uniquely five star plus...."

Marianne Ketchen

"best Ice Cream in Victoria..and the flavours selection..unique and tasty..."

Sandra K Pyke

"Fantastic flavors! Imaginative combinations! We had the tamarind and cardamom sandwich and a scoop of citrus coriander...."

Kathi Jenness

"We had cold comfort ice cream sandwiches for our wedding dessert brought up to Tofino truly amazing big thanks to autumn from Brandon Thompson & ..."

Brandon James Thompson

"I love cold comfort! I'm really appreciative of all the vegan options you..."

Aunabeth Ross MacLean

"A fun place with cool design and great treats. The ice cream sandwiches were really good. The ice cream cake was unique and made a great dessert but..."

Kevin Shah

"Super cute ice cream scoop and icecream sandwich shop! I go out of my way to come here for my sweet tooth fixes, also got vegan ice cream and non..."

K FP

"High quality locally made ice cream. Well known by locals as a fantastic place for great Vegan and gluten-free options. Not a sit down place and..."

Emma Thomson

"What the ideal small ice cream shop looks like to me. They've got the classic flavours, the seasonal flavours, and the wacky flavours for every..."

Tony Yang

"Cold Comfort Ice Cream was highly recommended to us, since my husband is an ice cream fanatic and I'm dairy-free. We walked over on a very warm day..."

Cynthia Edmonds

"Love the ice cream here. It definitely is a little pricey but we enjoy it so much. The ice cream sandwiches are our favourites. I love the Roseberry..."

Stephanie V

"This is a nice little shop just outside the city centre for some cold treats! The shop itself is only tiny but the space where you can park, sit,..."

James Stewart

"YOU MUST TRY THIS… It is truly the best ice cream you would ever have! We had four different kinds and each of them were so delicious and uniquely..."

Leyla Khavanin

"This was a new experience and a local favorite. Delicious regular and lactose free ice cream sandwiches and pints. We had a plain Jane ice cream..."

Fiona Bratvold

"Cold Comfort makes THE absolute best ice cream. It's simply divine. Every unique flavour more delicious than the last. If you can score an "Adventure..."

Natalie Webster

"The ice cream sandwiches are really good but I'm taking a star off for the cost per..."

Shelby Arcay

"I had an emergency Plain Jane cookie yesterday that I got at Root Cellar. The cookie was chewy and crispy, sweet and a tiny bit salty. The vanilla..."

Frances Jones

"Cold Comfort is probably the most unique ice cream you are likely to find. The flavours available are not your ordinary or usual combinations...."

Martin McElroy

"Love the ice cream sandwiches from Cold Comfort. I’ve never found anywhere better and there’s a sandwich to suit any style you’re looking for,..."

Kristen Bacler

"Ooooohhh man! What a treasure this place is! The ice cream sandwiches were so good both in cookie and ice cream. They even have dairy free and vegan..."

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