Guidebook for Victoria

Darla & Lyle; Bev & Mark
Darla & Lyle; Bev & Mark
Guidebook for Victoria

Food Scene

Wonderfully unique breakfast selections with ample portions to keep you fueled for the day.
201 locals recommend
Jam Cafe
542 Herald St
201 locals recommend
Wonderfully unique breakfast selections with ample portions to keep you fueled for the day.
Great pizzas made with fresh ingredients. Lots of gluten free options, too!
10 locals recommend
The Joint Pizzeria
1219 Wharf St
10 locals recommend
Great pizzas made with fresh ingredients. Lots of gluten free options, too!
Quirky little place with some interesting menu selections. Breakfasts are fantastic!
70 locals recommend
J.J. Morgan Restaurant
1520 McKenzie Ave
70 locals recommend
Quirky little place with some interesting menu selections. Breakfasts are fantastic!
Nice selection of beer and other refreshments. Some good nosh in nice surroundings.
119 locals recommend
The Drake Eatery
517 Pandora Ave
119 locals recommend
Nice selection of beer and other refreshments. Some good nosh in nice surroundings.
100% organic, fresh and locally sourced food.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Bliss
556 Pandora Ave
26 locals recommend
100% organic, fresh and locally sourced food.
We really enjoy their tantalizing sandwiches and decadent desserts with a cup of tea or coffee. They have a great retail shop next door with many, many varieties of tea, coffee, china, etc.
39 locals recommend
Murchie's Tea & Coffee
1110 Government St
39 locals recommend
We really enjoy their tantalizing sandwiches and decadent desserts with a cup of tea or coffee. They have a great retail shop next door with many, many varieties of tea, coffee, china, etc.
While everyone has heard of afternoon tea at The Empress, this lesser known tearoom in Oak Bay is less expensive and provides a truly British experience. Everything's homemade, too! Call ahead to book
12 locals recommend
White Heather Tea Room
1885 Oak Bay Ave
12 locals recommend
While everyone has heard of afternoon tea at The Empress, this lesser known tearoom in Oak Bay is less expensive and provides a truly British experience. Everything's homemade, too! Call ahead to book
In a shipping container right on the harbour. Everything is so good and people know it. Expect long lines
163 locals recommend
Red Fish Blue Fish
1006 Wharf St
163 locals recommend
In a shipping container right on the harbour. Everything is so good and people know it. Expect long lines
Serving the freshest ingredients with spectacular harbour views.
16 locals recommend
Blue Crab Seafood House
146 Kingston St
16 locals recommend
Serving the freshest ingredients with spectacular harbour views.
The pineapple coconut buns are so amazing as are their other fresh baked items. We really enjoy the barbecue pork here as well.
6 locals recommend
Wah Lai Yuen Restaurant
560 Fisgard St
6 locals recommend
The pineapple coconut buns are so amazing as are their other fresh baked items. We really enjoy the barbecue pork here as well.
A bit out of the way, but they have amazing food with many gluten free options. Very Celiac friendly.
36 locals recommend
Six Mile Pub
494 Island Hwy
36 locals recommend
A bit out of the way, but they have amazing food with many gluten free options. Very Celiac friendly.
Really delicious burgers & onion rings. Local ingredients.
44 locals recommend
The Pink Bicycle
1008 Blanshard St
44 locals recommend
Really delicious burgers & onion rings. Local ingredients.
Pakora battered fish tacos are awesome! They do a gluten free option as well and have many other GF choices, too. Nice, casual atmosphere.
15 locals recommend
Varsha Indian Kitchen
1600 Government St
15 locals recommend
Pakora battered fish tacos are awesome! They do a gluten free option as well and have many other GF choices, too. Nice, casual atmosphere.
GF options Wonderful breakfasts and lunches with homemade goodness.
106 locals recommend
Blue Fox Cafe
919 Fort St
106 locals recommend
GF options Wonderful breakfasts and lunches with homemade goodness.
Cute little breakfast spot near the naval base. Their bennies are yummy!
16 locals recommend
Sunnyside Cafe
1234 Esquimalt Rd
16 locals recommend
Cute little breakfast spot near the naval base. Their bennies are yummy!
We love, love their roasted meat sandwiches and the pesto sauce is like no other!
Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop
1701 Douglas St
We love, love their roasted meat sandwiches and the pesto sauce is like no other!
French country bistro with scrumptious food made from freah, local ingredients
119 locals recommend
Brasserie L'Ecole
1715 Government St
119 locals recommend
French country bistro with scrumptious food made from freah, local ingredients
Celiac Friendly - GF Wonderful breakfasts and yummy lunch options, too!
78 locals recommend
Shine Cafe
1324 Blanshard St
78 locals recommend
Celiac Friendly - GF Wonderful breakfasts and yummy lunch options, too!
Celiac Friendly - GF Excellent vegetarian & carnivorous options prepared with quality local ingredients. All day breakfast is available and the restaurant is only a half block from the apartment.
71 locals recommend
Mo:Lé Restaurant
554 Pandora Ave
71 locals recommend
Celiac Friendly - GF Excellent vegetarian & carnivorous options prepared with quality local ingredients. All day breakfast is available and the restaurant is only a half block from the apartment.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good beer, tasty food and live entertainment on many evenings. Their brews and homemade root beer are available in the liquor store next door.
26 locals recommend
Swans Brewpub
1601 Store St
26 locals recommend
Good beer, tasty food and live entertainment on many evenings. Their brews and homemade root beer are available in the liquor store next door.
Located in the lovely Empress Hotel, The Bengal Lounge is world-renowned for their delicious Indian curry buffet. A bit pricey, but so worth it.
11 locals recommend
The Bengal Lounge
721 Government Street
11 locals recommend
Located in the lovely Empress Hotel, The Bengal Lounge is world-renowned for their delicious Indian curry buffet. A bit pricey, but so worth it.

Shopping

Victoria's true "general store" for over 80 years, you can find almost any hardware, camping,clothing, cooking, sports, gadget items imaginable at reasonable prices.
19 locals recommend
Capital Iron
1900 Store St
19 locals recommend
Victoria's true "general store" for over 80 years, you can find almost any hardware, camping,clothing, cooking, sports, gadget items imaginable at reasonable prices.

Essentials

Fantastic upscale supermarket with many gourmet items. They also have a bakery, deli and butcher.
185 locals recommend
Market On Yates
903 Yates St
185 locals recommend
Fantastic upscale supermarket with many gourmet items. They also have a bakery, deli and butcher.

Everything Else

Fantastic selection of teas with some very unique blends.
DAVIDsTEA
606 Johnson St
Fantastic selection of teas with some very unique blends.
Authentic Italian bakery with savoury and sweet selections. The baker here is passionate about producing quality products from local ingredients.
La Tana
3 Fan Tan Aly
Authentic Italian bakery with savoury and sweet selections. The baker here is passionate about producing quality products from local ingredients.
Very Zen-like place in the heart of Chinatown. They serve a wide variety of interesting teas and drinks with intriguing flavour combinations.
The Bubble Tea Place
532 Fisgard St
Very Zen-like place in the heart of Chinatown. They serve a wide variety of interesting teas and drinks with intriguing flavour combinations.
Not only a pharmacy, but also sells personal care items, electronics food, etc.
69 locals recommend
London Drugs
911 Yates St
69 locals recommend
Not only a pharmacy, but also sells personal care items, electronics food, etc.
A nice, old-fashioned cinema with several screens showing the latest releases.
76 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon Victoria Cinemas
780 Yates St
76 locals recommend
A nice, old-fashioned cinema with several screens showing the latest releases.