There are lots of great cafes in Victoria. One of my favorites is Spiral cafe. It has a hippy/ grungy feel. There is always music playing and a changing exhibition of local art. For lunch they have a daily soup special (always vegetarian). For coffee snacks they have a wide selection of freshly baked goods including lemon slice, almond croissants and cookies. On Sunday mornings there is a story time for kids. Friday evenings there is live music. Check out details on their website:http://www.goforlunch.com/spiral/index.htm Another favorite is Bubby Rose’s Bakery especially the Cook & Fort st location. They have great baked goods and nice coffee although the service can be a little crazy. Every day there is a different pizza and soup special in addition to a daily lunch plate. On the weekends thy sell beautiful channa french bread with roasted apples. It makes a delicious brunch or large afternoon tea. For more details see: http://www.bubbyrosesbakery.com/
Another great coffee spot is The Black Stilt coffee lounge on Fort st. Good coffee, poetry readings and a friendly ambiance make this a great place to catch up with a friend or spend an afternoon reading over coffee. http://www.theblackstilt.com/index.html
If you are looking for great views of the ocean then the Ogden Point cafe is the place to go. Neither the food nor the coffee is impressive. The main menu is old school (meat lasagna, quiche, chicken pie, and chili) as are the bakery items.
Details:
Ogden point cafe 199 Dallas Rd, Victoria, BC phone 250-386-8080 s. Summer hours Apr-Oct 8am to 10pm everyday.
Finally for a witty take on white people and their coffee obsessions and snobbery see:
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