Macchiato

I had the premium mocha which uses real chocolate instead of syrup. It was excellent. It could have been a bit hotter but otherwise it was delicious. I’d highly recommend trying this place for coffee lovers. They also have wifi.

Went here for latte and breakfast (to go). The breakfast sandwiches here are great. Really liked my spinach and egg painini. My latte was also quite good. Best part was talking to the staff as they prepared my goods. Very professional and able to converse while still doing their duties. Recommend.

The staff is always friendly and the coffee is always good. No matter how busy they will provide you best coffee

There are plenty of cafes in Victoria, and this one is more on the modern side. Brews didn’t seem as strong as Seattle, but we only got lattes and not real espresso (should’ve tried a macchiato, their namesake). Baristas were very friendly in pointing out some holiday flavors. They also have a decent selection of tea lattes, and very appealing sandwiches. Place is pretty small (like all cafes), fits about 15 people inside. A block down from Government St, so lots of tourists pass by this place.

Awesome lattes! Pricey but delicious coffee! Then again, everything (including coffee) seems to be inflated in Victoria.

So-​so. Went here instead of artigiano as we have one back home and wanted something new. It was ok, not stellar, seems on par with the rest of the shops in vic. Should have gone to artigiano.

I went after the advice of a local Victorian. It is absolutely one of the best lattes I ever has and they have a small «European» size of cup which is great!

Overpriced coffee is normal in Canada, so I’m completely used to that. But if you want great overpriced coffee, this is a great place to go. The people here are friendly, and they have a nice selection of coffee and pastries. This coffee shop wasn’t on a busy street, but it was easy enough to find. Their vanilla lattes are amazing and creamy, just like they should be. The only thing I didn’t like was the ambiance of this place was lacking. It felt more like a deli than a coffee shop, and the seating isn’t super comfy, BUT their coffee is good.

I have heard many great things about this place so tried it for myself a few weeks ago. I found the staff unfriendly and condescending, and the food mediocre. I thought perhaps it was just a bad day, and I like to give the benefit of the doubt, so I tried them again. This time I was helped by the owner, so I assumed I would have a great experience. Wrong. I found him to be the most arrogant and pretentious little man I have come across in a long time. I have some food intolerances so was asking about the ingredients. He was clearly irritated with me and rushed me along. To add insult to injury, he assured me that the item I chose was not made with nuts and when I ate it, it clearly was. Luckily mine is just an intolerance, not an allergy, as this could have caused someone major harm. All in all I was extremely unimpressed and WILL NOT be returning.

Looking for a terrific cappucino, delivered with flair, and just the right amount of European ambiance? Here’s a gem, in downtown Victoria, just steps from Government or Douglas Streets, in the heart of the eclectic mix of Broad Street. You will make this a regular stop! And yes, I did enjoy a tasty treat, along with that excellent coffee.

I took the ferry from Port Angeles, WA over this morning & was quite early to check-​into my hotel, so I asked the hotel staff where to go for some great coffee. I’m glad they pointed me here & even more fortunate I got here when I did.
The place isn’t that big, & has like 5 tables & a window bench with like 4 or 5 seats. They have a great looking deli case & prices for the food & coffee are reasonable (well take in account that USA currency isn’t valued as much these days, so you’re prob paying more).
The staff is friendly and they are super fast & getting your orders out.
I’d definitely stop by here again.
Overall Rating: 75%
Coffee: ⁴⁄₅
Food: ⁴⁄₅
Ambiance: ⁴⁄₅
Price: ³⁄₅

Great place to grab a quick breakfast in the morning. The chicken and fig sandwich was delicious and went well with the tasty iced latte. It was so good, we went here every morning for the 3 days we were in Victoria.

Comfy chairs, good food and drink, and they let us linger to read (thank you!). It’s *slightly* off the beaten path for tourists since it’s not right on Government Street, which was nice. I’ll be back next time I’m in Victoria.

Love the marshmallow looking chairs! Great soup too…

I love Macchiatto, on my way to work each morning I stop in and get an americano. I am a huge fan of their coffee, it’s always fresh and fast service.
I’ve been there for lunch, grabbing a salad or snack and I’ve always really enjoyed what I’ve had. They’ve got a couple tables which also make it a good place if you need to have a coffee time meeting, which I’ve done.
All in all, I’m a big fan!

**12/​1/​10 Update: I found out why I got stares when ordering the regular sized Americano with an extra shot — it already comes with 4 tall shots (6 – 8 regular sized shots) in it**
Ran across the street on a dreary (and very wet) mid-​November day in Victoria. Ended up getting the small-​sized Americano with an extra shot. Flavor of espresso is excellent here. Can you say BA-​ZING — I am wide awake right now.
Co-​worker picked up a tea off of their unique tea «menu». Display of sandwiches and cold salads is very appealing as well meriting a future visit for lunch.
Nice little area with minimalist décor to sit and enjoy an otherwise gloomy day.

Also known as Macchiato.
I ordered an iced tea and it was a bit different than I was used too. The place would be cool to sit and read a book on a rainy day. The tea was probably not the best thing to try the first time out.