Best Lunch Restaurants in Victoria

"10 Acres Kitchen in Victoria is one of three restaurants that are run by the 10 Acres Farm and Restaurant Group that provide ethically raised animals from their farms to these restaurants. It’s steps from the Inner Harbour of Victoria and is housed inside a meticulously restored heritage building. The historic restaurant has a custom-built wood bar, large windows, plush booth seating, and black and white photo art that add to its elegant ambience."

"What is it: A major complex that includes The Kitchen, a fine dining restaurant, The Commons, for awesome cocktails and oysters, and The Bistro, for some morning-after brunch. If the ingredients aren’t grown on their own nearby organic farm, they’re caught by local fishers or raised by local farmers. Why go: To have well-prepared, fresh food."

"Royal Oak - 4517 West Saanich Rd. (778) 265-8898Gordon Head - 4087 Shelbourne St. (778) 265-5200Oak Bay - 2518 Estevan Ave. (250) 592-8311China Town - 1609 Store St. (250) 590-9821Cook St. Village - 355 Cook St. (250) 590-8915. Since this is Victoria, it probably comes as no shock that another brunch place is on the list. In full disclosure, these restaurants can be a little tight which might not always constitute the most kid-friendly places for some."

"It's perfect for lazy brunching with friends and is super family-friendly. They offer a range of choices from pancakes or oatmeal to eggs benny and latkes. Alternatively, try their famous breakfast sandwiches or a granola bowl."

"A post shared by Blue Fox Cafe (@blue_fox_cafe) on Dec 21, 2018 at 12:14pm PST. Their website says it all, “Victoria’s first and foremost all-day breakfast since 1991. We started this shizzle!"

"This coffee shop began their journey as an outdoor kiosk in 1996, and now, with 2 locations, they roast their own coffee, travel the world to select the highest quality and direct trade beans. We are proud to have them in Victoria, and are really obsessed with their drinks, not only coffee, but their london fog is amazing too!. The shop is fun, the staff is great and if you walk by while they are roasting their beans, it smells amazing!"

"Located behind the Public Market and from a short walk of China Town, this coffee shop worth a visit. I love the figure done on my coffee, and the cookie..."

"Pour Coffee is a family-owned and operated shop in downtown Victoria. A great place for high quality and locally crafted coffee, baked goods and of course gelato!. They handpick their gelato and sorbetto flavours based on the feedback they get from customers, utilizing two BC based suppliers;"

"Along with the outstanding menu, which offers choices for vegetarians, adventurers, and traditional meat-eaters, there are kid specific meals complete with milk and a cookie. I always feel good knowing about the environmental practices and local support that Big Wheel exhibit, not to mention, the staff has always been phenomenal, the service is speedy, and the atmosphere is fun and diner-esque. If the weather is nice we usually order to go and take our food down to beach or park at the end of Cook St. If it’s a bit rainy, we like staying inside at the diner like booths to enjoy our meals."

"Colonizing part of the Inner Harbour's landmark Steamship Terminal building, this gallery showcases the photo-realistic work of Canada's most celebrated nature painter, the eponymous Bateman, along with a..."

"Opened in 2013 in a historic waterfront structure, this small but impressive gallery displays more than 100 works—from etchings to…"

"Just a 2-minute walk from Alexander’s, and you will arrive at Sidney Museum where you can discover the natural history of the area. There are over 8,000 artifacts and a rotating monthly display in the museum. Admission is by donation and you can book your visit on their website as entries are by timed admission only."

"One of our summer students has been hard at work transforming our parlour exhibit. The final product... Treat your eyes and mind with some local and brand new information while you walk around exploring the artifacts at Sidney Museum."