QV Cafe & Bakery

4.1 ( 860 reviews )
Checking... 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1701 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z4, Canada
+1 250-384-8831

QV Cafe & Bakery is an inviting spot located at 1701 Government St, Victoria, BC, where affordability meets deliciousness. As the reviews suggest, it stands out for its extensive menu featuring everything from hot meals to freshly baked pastries, making it an ideal choice for all-day dining.

Customers rave about the homemade cheesecakes, calling them among the best they’ve tasted, perfectly fresh and delectable. Breakfast options are also a hit; one reviewer highlighted a tailored omelette complemented by a buttery toasted croissant that truly impressed. While some noted that portions may be modest, the flavors more than compensate for it.

A standout feature is the cafe's relaxing patio, perfect for summer dining, along with a fun jukebox that adds to the atmosphere. Even if the meals lean towards the prepared side, the diverse selection ensures everyone finds something enjoyable. Overall, QV Cafe & Bakery delivers a wonderful dining experience for groups and solo diners alike, and it’s become a cherished spot for many locals and visitors.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For QV Cafe & Bakery

Andrew Brimmell
Jun 28,2025
For a reasonably priced meal in Victoria you can’t do better! They have basically every food or drink you can think of, at amazing prices, and in the summer there’s a fantastic patio to sit on!
Robyn D
Jun 28,2025
Can't say enough good things! Almost didn't stop in but so glad we did! They have a great selection of hot foods, coffee, salads and of course, pastries! The cheesecakes.... probably the best I've ever had. So fresh and homeade. The service was exceptional. The girl who got our treats was lovely and sweet, answered all our questions and had some great recommendations. Would try the hot food next time!
Charise Mills
Jun 10,2025
Great place to get breakfast! I built my own omelette and got a toasted croissant and potatoes with it. I LOVED the croissant! It tasted really buttery and having it toasted was just amazing. The omelette was good too! Eating it with ketchup made it better though. My husband had the eggs benny and he liked it too! Portion sise wasn’t quite enough for an adult man though.
Lewis Gunter
Jun 8,2025
Solid 4.5 stars. This type of place is the best for group eating. Prepared meals means they may not be the freshest ever, but the variety available (and at really reasonable prices) made it easy to order for a crowd. Free jukebox is a fun perk. Food was all really good, but not exceptional.
Alicia DiGiammarino
Jun 2,2025
The closer I get to the original Nanaimo bar the better it is. It was not too sweet. The chocolate coconut layer balanced out the custard layer.
Heyam
Jun 1,2025
It was our last spot to go in Victoria. We were so tired and were trying to find a tea place. But everywhere was closed already. QV was the only place that was open at 7 pm. to grab a tea and eat a cake before our departure. I loved their Bassam tea. The lavender cheesecake was ok it just was very sweet. Thanks for being open.
David Monteith
May 3,2025
The cheese cake here is ridiculously good. We were passing by and decided to grab a cup of chai, so glad we stopped in. I ordered the mini egg cheese cake and my partner ordered the salted caramel. No complaints at all, what an amazing bakery in a coffee shop! Definitely worth a stop for a treat
Kaylee
Apr 8,2025
I wanted to order a bunch of different Cheesecake slices for a celebration and they pulled through! Great customer service and they really did everything I asked! They sent me a list of all their regular cheesecake flavours and in addition as I was placing my order in advance, they gave me the option to have creative freedom with any other flavours I wanted. Ordered a bunch from their menu and requested a Biscoff Cheesecake slice too! I also requested a Gluten Free cupcake as well. Hands down my favourite Cheesecake is the Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake, it’s just SO good! But really they are all super delicious!!!

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