Best Cafés in Victoria
This list covers Victoria's top-rated cafés, coffee shops, and bakeries based on Google reviews. It includes 20 places, all with at least 150 reviews and currently open for business. Most are in the Downtown area, with others in neighbourhoods like Victoria, Fernwood, and Burnside. Price levels are mostly inexpensive or moderate, and ratings are high, ranging from 4.5 to 4.9.
The highest ratings, 4.9, are held by Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse, Marina Bay Cafe, WAIRUA, and The Savoury Café. Jam Cafe has the most reviews at 3,205, while WAIRUA and The Savoury Café have the fewest among top-rated spots with 210 and 205 respectively. This guide uses a weighted rating system to balance high scores with the number of reviews. The result is a list that features popular and consistently praised spots from across the city's neighbourhoods.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Township Coffee | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 703 | $$ |
| 2 | Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe | Burnside | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 698 | $$ |
| 3 | Farmhouse Victoria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 531 | $ |
| 4 | Union Pacific Coffee Shop | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 918 | $$ |
| 5 | Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 336 | $ |
| 6 | La Roux Patisserie | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 808 | $$ |
| 7 | Bean Around The World Victoria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 678 | $ |
| 8 | Marina Bay Cafe | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 290 | $ |
| 9 | Hey Happy | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,154 | $$ |
| 10 | Miche Cafe & Bar | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 319 | $ |
| 11 | iluka espresso | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 442 | $$ |
| 12 | Fernwood Coffee Company | Fernwood | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 781 | |
| 13 | WAIRUA | North Park | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 210 | $ |
| 14 | Torch Song Cafe | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 276 | $ |
| 15 | Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 755 | $$ |
| 16 | The Savoury Café | Gonzales | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 205 | $ |
| 17 | Shanzee's Old Town | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 666 | $$ |
| 18 | Jam Cafe | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 3,205 | $$ |
| 19 | Little June | Fernwood | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 643 | $$ |
| 20 | Rise and Grind Coffee & All Day Breakfast Sandwiches | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 570 | $ |
Township Coffee
Township Coffee is a moderate-priced coffee shop in the Victoria area, rated 4.8 from 703 reviews. It is open from 9:00 to 15:00 most days, closing on Mondays. Reviewers often mention its friendly staff, sausage rolls, matcha, and baked goods like muffins and scones.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-15:00
- Tue 09:00-15:00
- Wed 09:00-15:00
- Thu 09:00-15:00
- Fri 09:00-15:00
- Sat 09:00-15:00
Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe
Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe in Burnside is a unique spot with a 4.8 rating from 698 reviews and moderate prices. It serves beer and has live music, with hours extending to 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers often talk about its sandwiches, mac and cheese, and ice cream sandwiches.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-17:00
- Tue 11:00-18:00
- Wed 11:00-18:00
- Thu 11:00-18:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Farmhouse Victoria
Farmhouse Victoria is an inexpensive coffee shop in Downtown, rated 4.8 from 531 reviews. It opens at 8:00 daily except Sunday and offers outdoor seating with harbour views. Reviewers often mention its donuts, pulled pork sandwich, and fresh ingredients.
Opening hours
- Mon 08:00-15:00
- Tue 08:00-15:00
- Wed 08:00-15:00
- Thu 08:00-15:00
- Fri 08:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Union Pacific Coffee Shop
Union Pacific Coffee Shop is a Downtown spot with a 4.7 rating from 918 reviews and moderate prices. It is open from 8:00 to 15:00, Tuesday through Saturday. Reviewers often praise the friendly staff, scones, patio, and items like the smoked salmon bagel.
Opening hours
- Tue 08:00-15:00
- Wed 08:00-15:00
- Thu 08:00-15:00
- Fri 08:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse
Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse in Downtown has a top 4.9 rating from 336 reviews and is inexpensive. It opens daily at 7:00, offering outdoor seating and pastries. Reviewers often mention scones, sausage rolls, and the Spanish latte.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
La Roux Patisserie
La Roux Patisserie is a moderate-priced bakery in Downtown, rated 4.7 from 808 reviews. It is open daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Reviewers often highlight its French pastries, including macarons, carrot cake, croissants, and Paris Brest.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-18:00
- Mon 09:00-18:00
- Tue 09:00-18:00
- Wed 09:00-18:00
- Thu 09:00-18:00
- Fri 09:00-18:00
- Sat 09:00-18:00
Bean Around The World Victoria
Bean Around The World Victoria is an inexpensive Downtown coffee shop, rated 4.7 from 678 reviews. It opens as early as 7:00 on weekdays. Reviewers, including many who note it is women-owned, often mention friendly staff, muffins, paninis, and early hours.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-16:00
- Mon 07:00-16:00
- Tue 07:00-16:00
- Wed 07:00-16:00
- Thu 07:00-16:00
- Fri 07:00-16:00
- Sat 07:00-16:00
Marina Bay Cafe
Marina Bay Cafe in the Victoria area has a 4.9 rating from 290 reviews and is inexpensive. It opens at 7:00 on weekdays and 8:00 on weekends. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, outdoor seating, and items like the grilled cheese and sea turtle latte.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-16:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-16:00
Hey Happy
Hey Happy is a moderate-priced cafe in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 1,154 reviews. It is open from 8:00 or 9:00 to 17:00 daily. Reviewers often note friendly staff, vegan options, and drinks like espresso, matcha, and pour over coffee.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-17:00
- Mon 08:00-17:00
- Tue 08:00-17:00
- Wed 08:00-17:00
- Thu 08:00-17:00
- Fri 08:00-17:00
- Sat 09:00-17:00
Miche Cafe & Bar
Miche Cafe & Bar is an inexpensive, women-owned cafe in the Victoria area, rated 4.8 from 319 reviews. It is open from 9:00 to 16:00, Tuesday to Friday. Reviewers often mention a welcoming atmosphere, patio, and homemade food like cinnamon buns.
Opening hours
- Tue 09:00-16:00
- Wed 09:00-16:00
- Thu 09:00-16:00
- Fri 09:00-16:00
iluka espresso
iluka espresso is a moderate-priced, women-owned cafe in Victoria, rated 4.7 from 442 reviews. It opens at 9:00 daily, with a view of the Gorge. Reviewers often talk about the patio, smoothies, cinnamon buns, and avocado toast.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-15:00
- Tue 09:00-16:00
- Wed 09:00-16:00
- Thu 09:00-16:00
- Fri 09:00-16:00
- Sat 09:00-16:00
Fernwood Coffee Company
Fernwood Coffee Company is a coffee roastery in Fernwood, rated 4.6 from 781 reviews. It is open from 7:00 to 18:00 every day. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, baked goods like muffins and scones, and online ordering.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-18:00
- Mon 07:00-18:00
- Tue 07:00-18:00
- Wed 07:00-18:00
- Thu 07:00-18:00
- Fri 07:00-18:00
- Sat 07:00-18:00
WAIRUA
WAIRUA is an inexpensive coffee shop in North Park, rated 4.9 from 210 reviews. Its hours are 9:30 to 16:00 on Sunday and 8:00 to 15:30 on weekdays. Reviewers often highlight matcha drinks, friendly owners, and the flat white.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:30-16:00
- Tue 08:00-15:30
- Wed 08:00-15:30
- Thu 08:00-15:30
- Fri 08:00-15:30
- Sat 09:00-16:00
Torch Song Cafe
Torch Song Cafe is an inexpensive Downtown spot, rated 4.8 from 276 reviews. It opens at 10:00 on Sunday and 9:00 or 10:00 other days. Reviewers often mention its book and record selection, flat white, and choc chip cookie.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-15:00
- Wed 09:00-15:00
- Thu 09:00-15:00
- Fri 09:00-16:00
- Sat 10:00-16:00
Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe
Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen Cafe is a moderate-priced spot in Victoria, rated 4.6 from 755 reviews. It is open from 9:00 or 10:00 to 17:00 or 18:00. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, gelato, cheese selection, and panini.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Mon 09:00-18:00
- Tue 09:00-18:00
- Wed 09:00-18:00
- Thu 09:00-18:00
- Fri 09:00-18:00
- Sat 09:00-18:00
The Savoury Café
The Savoury Café in Gonzales has a 4.9 rating from 205 reviews and is inexpensive. It is open from 7:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday. Reviewers often praise the cozy atmosphere, friendly staff and owner, soups, and sandwiches.
Opening hours
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
Shanzee's Old Town
Shanzee's Old Town is a moderate-priced cafe in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 666 reviews. It serves breakfast and lunch from 8:00 to 14:00 daily. Reviewers often mention biscuits and gravy, hash browns, eggs benny, and the patio.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Jam Cafe
Jam Cafe is a moderate-priced Downtown spot, rated 4.5 from 3,205 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 14:00 or 15:00. Reviewers often note the wait times, large portions, and dishes like chicken and waffles and huevos rancheros.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Little June
Little June is a moderate-priced coffee shop in Fernwood, rated 4.6 from 643 reviews. It is open from 7:00 to 17:00 every day. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, espresso, outdoor seating, and baked goods like cookies and muffins.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-17:00
- Mon 07:00-17:00
- Tue 07:00-17:00
- Wed 07:00-17:00
- Thu 07:00-17:00
- Fri 07:00-17:00
- Sat 07:00-17:00
Rise and Grind Coffee & All Day Breakfast Sandwiches
Rise and Grind Coffee & All Day Breakfast Sandwiches is an inexpensive Downtown spot, rated 4.6 from 570 reviews. It is open from 9:00 to 15:00 daily. Reviewers often praise friendly staff, hashbrowns, wraps, fresh ingredients, and affordability.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-15:00
- Mon 09:00-15:00
- Tue 09:00-15:00
- Wed 09:00-15:00
- Thu 09:00-15:00
- Fri 09:00-15:00
- Sat 09:00-15:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours before you go, as many places close early, around 15:00 or 16:00, and some are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays.
- Most spots offer takeout, and several have outdoor seating, which reviewers often mention.
- Price levels are mostly inexpensive or moderate; no place here is listed as expensive.
- Downtown has the highest concentration of cafes, but other neighbourhoods like Fernwood and Victoria offer highly-rated options.
- For a very early start, Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse and Bean Around The World open at 7:00.
- If you want beer or live music, Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe is a unique choice open until 21:00 on weekends.
How we made this list
We applied a weighted rating formula so that places with very few reviews do not rank above those with many. Only businesses with at least 150 reviews were considered. We also filtered for places that are currently open, using the hours listed. This process ensures the list reflects both popularity and consistent quality.
Questions about cafés in Victoria
Which cafe has the highest rating?
Four places share the top rating of 4.9: Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse, Marina Bay Cafe, WAIRUA, and The Savoury Café. Jackson Brothers has 336 reviews, Marina Bay Cafe has 290, WAIRUA has 210, and The Savoury Café has 205. All four are listed as inexpensive in price.
Are there any cafes open late?
Most cafes here close by 17:00 or 18:00. The latest regular closing time is at Wheelies Motorcycles & Cafe, which is open until 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. La Roux Patisserie and Ottavio are open until 18:00 most days. Fernwood Coffee Company is also open until 18:00 daily.
Where can I find good pastries or baked goods?
Reviewers often mention baked goods at many spots. La Roux Patisserie is a dedicated bakery known for macarons, carrot cake, and croissants. Township Coffee, Union Pacific, and Little June are also frequently praised for their scones, muffins, and other baked items. Jackson Brothers Coffeehouse is noted for its pastries and scones as well.
Which neighbourhoods have the most cafes on this list?
Downtown Victoria has the most, with 10 cafes on the list. The broader 'Victoria' area has 5, including Township Coffee and Marina Bay Cafe. Fernwood has 2, Fernwood Coffee Company and Little June. Others are single locations in Burnside, North Park, and Gonzales.
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