Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Victoria

"No need to conduct an opinion poll: the perennial lines in the street outside Jam suggest that this is the best breakfast spot in Victoria."

"Sleeping Beauty pancakes at Nourish, with melt-in-your-mouth whole oat pancakes, bee pollen sprinkles and seasonal fruit compote. Credit: Nick Bentley. Located in an 1889 heritage house in James Bay, Nourish certainly lives up to its name with its short, but sweet, brunch menu featuring freshly harvested ingredients for vegetarians and meat lovers alike."

"All their employees throw alot of love and experience into every cup. Seems like everytime I am there they aren't ..."

"The scene: Oozing exclusivity and unashamed luxury, the Mark is a private dining room set inside the distinguished Hotel Grand Pacific. Offering a one-of-a-kind blend of total privacy and dynamic Pacific Northwest cuisine, this clandestine dining spot flaunts perfectly dressed tables, complete with custom-blown candles, Frette linens and Riedel glasswear, leaving no detail forgotten. The relatively small menu starts simply with fresh salads, daily-prepared soups and small nibbles like crispy calamari and pork belly steamed buns, before moving onto more robust fare, such as house-made pizzas, Asian-inspired ramen bowls, gourmet burgers and a great choice of fish and meat dishes."

"The Hotel Grand Pacific boasts two essential elements: views and location. Situated directly on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, this 304-room hotel is perfectly located for great views from your room and sightseeing around the city. Special amenities offered include a customized mini-bar and pet packages."

"Top 10 City Hotels in Canada - Travel + Leisure Magazine Worlds Best 2014 The Hotel Grand Pacific is located in the most gorgeous setting imaginable on Victoria's Inner Harbour, adjacent..."

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"No, the Breakwater Tasting Room isn’t entirely new (it opened in 2018), but with a new Head Chef, it may as well be. Head Chef Israel Alvarez, formerly of Pujol, CDMX (named the best restaurant in Mexico City by the Wall Street Journal), has handcrafted a tantalisingly intimate menu of authentic Nixtamal tacos and botanas with an unmistakable Pacific Northwest twist. With sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients — and unbelievably tasty handmade tortillas — this is some of the finest food you’ll find anywhere in North America, situated on one of the most scenic spots on Vancouver Island."

"Not only does the Breakwater Bistro overlook the breakwater itself (a perfect walk to burn off some post meal calories) but it also offers views of Dallas Road and the Olympic Mountains to the south. The Bistro has also added a SECOND beach-front patio which runs along the breakwater foot path and is doggo friendly!. With the "circuit breaker" regulations in place, the Breakwater Bistro is open 7 days a week with outdoor dining options available as long as the weather permits."

"Was a bit hesitant based on the negative reviews but me and my friend were pleasantly surprised. Place was packed when we arrived so we opted to sit outside.…”more"

"Food was good staff and host were amazing but the wait wqs incredibly long. we we're waiting for the food for about 1+ minutes and we we're wai..."

"Located in the Strathcona Hotel, the Sticky Wicket is your entryway to all the nightlife in Victoria. There’s a bar, dance floor, dining area and a games room. Just don’t get lost while you have fun!"

"Colonizing part of the Inner Harbour's landmark Steamship Terminal building, this gallery showcases the photo-realistic work of Canada's most celebrated nature painter, the eponymous Bateman, along with a..."

"Opened in 2013 in a historic waterfront structure, this small but impressive gallery displays more than 100 works—from etchings to…"

"Madrona Gallery is a contemporary and historic fine art gallery located in downtown Victoria. The gallery exhibits work from Canadian Masters such as Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, J.W. Morrice, E. J Hughes and their contemporaries; art from established and emerging Canadian artists. The gallery also exhibits a world-class collection of Inuit carvings, drawings and prints."

"Victoria’s much-loved bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour reopened in March 2018 with a handsome new streamlined structure replacing the steel-and-concrete construction of old. As well as swinging skywards to..."

"Source: Photo by user Michal Klajban used under CC BY-SA 4.0. No time is wasted when you spend even an entire day lazing, relaxing, and chilling at Beacon Park. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, admiring several works of art and metal work sculptures as you walk towards the pier."

"crypt located in the basement of the Cathedral with the entombed body of the first Bishop of Victoria among others. Mass times: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am; Monday - Friday: 12:10 pm (Civic Holidays: 9:30 am only); Saturday: 9:30 am, 5:00 pm; (Sunday Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 5:00"