Victoria Cafes & Bistros
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Cafes & Bistros in Victoria, British Columbia.
Light lunches or trendy foodie fare is often on the menu at Victoria, British Columbia area cafes and bistros. Enjoy a snack or a main meal in a restaurant replete with charm and charisma. The Victoria cafes and bistros listed below feature descriptions and maps to help you decide where to go. Have you tried a restaurant here? Then have your say and write a review.
Located in the Executive House Hotel in Victoria, Doubles Lounge offers a relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy casual cocktails and tasty appetizers by the fireside. Make the most of a private booth and free wireless Internet to catch up on emails or catch up with friends over drinks. Whatever your mood, this classic lounge is the perfect spot to unwind.
The Urban Cup
Located on Shelbourne Street near the University of Victoria campus, this trendy coffee shop is known both for its breakfast selections and original recipe desserts. The cafe is open Monday through Friday 6:30am-5:00pm, and 7:00am-4:00pm on weekends.
Rosi's Bistro
Located in West Saanich, this quaint bistro offers a casual setting in which to enjoy dishes such as clam chowder, beef and walnut salad, proscuitto and provolone panini, rigatoni napolitana and vegetarian risotto.
Paprika Bistro
A bistro serving classic European fare infused with international accents. Regional ingredients are accented in dishes that could include Cowichan Bay duck and mushroom pie and local line caught lingcod. An extensive wine list is accompanied with the food menu.
Wild Coffee House & Bistro
Located on the corner of Yates and Broad, this downtown cafe features a comprehensive menu of specialty coffee beverages as well as impressive selections of smoothies, wheat-free baked goods, vegan items and choices for breakfast and lunch.
Olive Olio's
Located in the cosy shopping centre of Cadboro Bay, this cafe exudes the true vibes of the West Coast. Sweet and savory goodies are made fresh daily, and customers can enjoy the sunny patio with a view of the ocean during the summer.
Bubby's Kitchen
Bubby's Kitchen is located on Cook Street in Victoria. Gluten-free, vegan-friendly menu items are also offered with both indoor and outdoor dining to choose from. A highlight is their highly praised burger made with Pemberton Meadows beef.
O'Bean's
O'Bean's is an Irish bistro featuring homemade favourites from the Green Isle. Enjoy Irish stew with homebaked bread, or freshly made Irish soda bread. A mix for the bread can be purchased for baking at home, and frozen stew is available for the freezer. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch.
Bean Bandits Coffee
Bean Bandits Coffee is located on Broughton Street in Victoria. The menu consists of coffee, tea, freshly made sandwiches, salads and pastries to go.
Campus Coffee
Campus Coffee is located in the University Heights shopping centre, a short distance away from UVic. Known by students and locals for their delicious breakfast bagels, this coffee shop is the perfect place to stop off for a steaming mug before morning classes, or to catch up with friends.
Devour
Open for breakfast, lunch, early evening meals and weekend brunch, Devour is a bright bistro that features local fare. They are fully liscensed and is available for private bookings.
Jackalope Bistro
Jackalope Bistro is a place to go with a hearty appetite whether its for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. This restaurant serves Hawaiian and kill a rabbit burger as well as orange sesame teriyaki tofu burgers.
Bobby Bistro
Enjoy the casual atmosphere at this bistro. Located in Nanaimo, they can be found at Beban Plaza on Bowen Road.
Forester's Bistro and Pub
Forester's Bistro & Pub is located at the Olympic View Golf Course. The bistro menu is inspired by the West Coast, while the pub serves up-dated pub classics.
Butter Deli Cafe
Located across from the Mayfair Mall is Butter Deli Cafe. This little gem is open from 6am - 3:30pm daily. The menu features a variety of breakfast and lunch items as well as daily specials.
Solstice Cafe
Solstice serves only organic, fair-trade coffee and tea, made with organic sugar, chocolate, dairy and soy milk and light lunches and snacks made with organic and locally grown and produced foods. The cafe is spacious, relaxing and often hosts live music and performance.
The Village Restaurant
The word is getting out on this best kept secret. Located in Oak Bay in Estevan Village, this restaurant is best enjoyed for brunch, with delectables such as French toast and eggs Benny. Expect to wait in line for a table on weekends.
Heron Rock Bistro
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Heron Rock Bistro is also open for weekend brunch. There are daily specials available, including the daily 3-course feast.
The Courtyard Café
Located in front of the Grand Pacific Hotel on Belleville St., the Courtyard Café offers everything from specialty coffees to soft drinks, smoothies, baked goods and deli-style fare.
SEC's on the Square
Simply Elegant Catering (SEC) is located in Centennial square and serves fresh fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features international flavours from Italy, Mexico, Britain, Asia, Greece and Spain. They specialize in catering.
Cafe 932
Popular with office workers and downtown residents, this small, family owned and operated cafe serves breakfast and lunch. Their food menu features handmade sandwiches and paninis (be sure to ask for the "Oasis Sauce"), fresh soups, and baked goods. Beverages include lattes and mochas, frozen coffee, fruit smoothies and a selection of teas.
Bubby Rose's Bakery & Cafe
In addition to offering freshly-baked breads, croissants and other pastries, this bakery & cafe serves a full menu of coffees and teas, sweet things and an inspiring range of lunch time items made fresh and on-site. Everything is made from scratch. The Cook Street Village location is closed Mondays. The one near Fort Street is open seven days a week.
Sips Artisan Bistro
Operated by the same people as Spinnaker's, Sips Artisan Bistro makes the best use out of regional produce. Sample fresh and seasonal foods including seafood, artisan cheeses, smoked meats, as well as craft beers.
The Grindstone
The Grindstone is a casual cafe serving a variety of espresso-based drinks, Italian sodas and juices. A couple of tables sit outside ready for sunny days, or sit inside and enjoy a bright and airy atmosphere while enjoying sandwiches, soups, salads and a variety of baked goods.
Nar Cafe & Bistro
This Turkish bistro brings an international flavour to Oak Bay with its home-style menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. They are open for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and for dinner on Thursday to Saturday from 5pm.
Blighty's Bistro
Everything at Blighty's Bistro is homemade from scratch. Their menu is made-to-order, and features European and Continental dishes.
Blue Carrot Cafe
Blue Carrot is located in downtown Victoria in Bastion Square. A good little lunch spot, they serve a selection of sandwiches and soups. Open for breakfast, egg Benedict is on the menu. Or stop in for coffee and a piece of cake.
Buon Amici's Coffee
Buon Amici's Coffee is Victoria's Italian-style coffee house, offering lattes as art with their "Original Table-Poured Latte and Cappuccino".
Ridge Course Cafe
Located at Cordova Bay Golf Course, the Ridge Course Cafe is a licensed clubhouse with a relaxing atmosphere with views of the course. Sit inside or enjoy the patio with views of glassy ponds and undulating fairways. The clubhouse may also be rented out for private functions for up to 100 people.
Liberty Cafe
This casual cafe is located in the heart of downtown and features a selection of light lunch fare, fresh baked goods and extensive choices of fresh-brewed coffee beverages, tea and cold drinks.
Zazu Coffee
Zazu Coffee offers a variety of fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and baked goods in a relaxing, funky atmosphere. They also accommodate catering needs from coffee flasks and muffins for breakfast meetings to sandwich platters for lunch and goodie trays in the afternoon.
Ocean Island Café Lounge
Enjoy ridiculously cheap food and drinks with travelers, students and locals. Free wireless, no cover and all ages. Thai and Indian Curries, Pannis, Burgers and Fresh Salads. Take out available. Open daily from 5pm - Midnight.
JagaSilk
Situated within Nootka Court, JagaSilk specializes in premium teas. Visit the teabar for Maccha tastings, hand-whipped cacao menu, loose teas, premium drinking vinegar menu and small foods and desserts. This unique business also sells teas and offers a Tea Academy with courses in tea preparation, care and storage.
Village Patisserie
This bakery cafe features an array of baked goods cooked from scratch. Pies, cakes, cookies and more are available here. They are located in Oak Bay Village.
Kadalima's Bakery & Cafe
This Oak Bay Village bakery features cakes, pastries and other baked goods. Also a cafe, a lunch menu is available that features soups and sandwiches, including paninis.
Bon Rouge
Reservations are recommended for this popular French bistro located in the inner harbour in downtown Victoria. There's a definitive West Coast take to the menu as well with offerings such as island mussels, escargots in puff pastry, prawn crepe, and cedar wrapped spring salmon. They are open daily.
