These are my favourite places in Victoria for a cup of coffee and freshly baked goods. Hope you enjoy my recs and leave a comment if you’ve been to any of these places!
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Specialty coffee shop with a hip minimalist vibe. The baristas and friendly and knowledgeable, they have the best espresso tonics in the city. Their Kanelbullar is a must try, and they also have soft serve ice cream!
Saint Cecilia Coffee / Brands
Hide+Seek has 2 locations in Victoria (used to be 3, but they had to close their Oak Bay location due to rent increase), and their Vic West location is the newest and my favourite. Their interior is creative, colourful and full of character. The drin...
Hide + Seek Coffee - Vic West
A local's secret that is steps away from the downtown core. Cute interiors with kiwi vibe. The drinks are delicious and the owners are friendly.
WAIRUA (why•roo•a)
A small family run coffee shop that offer great espresso and delicious authentic homemade Hong Kong style dimsum. The decor is cozy and japan-inspired, there are a lot of cute and unique items to look at while you wait for your rich shakerato and fre...
Selah. Still & Sip
Habit coffee has two locations in downtown Victoria, and their Blanshard location is the one that I go the most often. Good coffee, and comfortable seating in one of the most beautifully designed building in Victoria. The place is usually busy, but t...
Habit Coffee - Victoria
This is the original flagship location of Discovery Coffee. This location has great vibes, their espresso is consistently good, and my favourite item is their cold brew. On top of that, you can get delicious donuts and muffins from Yonni's bakery nex...
Discovery Coffee – Discovery Street
The Vic West location of Caffe Fantastico is a spacious, warehouse-style café overlooking the harbour, featuring garage-style doors, an airy patio, and a deli. Known for its in-house roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and Itali...