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 DISCLAIMER

We are not experts on coffee beans and drinks, but rather

explorers of places that deliver such coffee. The charm of
unique independent coffee shops is what inspire us, and
it's ultimately the thing we want to share with you.
Summary: VISIT THEM FOR GOOD VIBES.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
created by:
This zine is created on the traditional territory of the
Lekwungen Peoples and the W̱ SÁNEĆ Peoples, also
known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations,
whose stewardship to this land continue to this day.

Thank You cards for: Toco (cameraman),

Changdi (editor), CGMT (posters), Ruu and all
the 10/10 coffee shop mentioned in this zine. for: you
 A haven for true coffee lovers, or
the house of that stylish friend.
Every detail in this coffee shop
speaks of the owner's passion.
He is the barista and the
mastermind behind all this.
There is an amazing introduction
on his website, but here's a
start here! snapshot:

LOCATION: 1407 Government “(…) The dedication to

St #1, Victoria, BC quality and the desire for
OPENING HOURS: Normally customer satisfaction are at the
weekends (9-4), however, it varies core of George's vision. Each
every month. They post their cup poured at the roasting
studio is a testament to his Just the experience of visiting
monthly opening hours on
Instagram @109.cafe.studio passion for providing a this coffee studio is already

exciting!
SITTING CAPACITY: personalized coffee experience.
S + no outdoor To keep his dream alive and
support his family, George
balances his full-time job,
Imagine holding an ancient choosing to open the studio
treasure map. X marks the four to six days per month.”
destination—but not for gold or RECOMMENDED
jewels. Instead, it leads you to a ACTIVITIES:
coffee shop, normally hidden
from plain sight, waiting for
people that truly look for it. read a book, sit and enjoy coffee,
Follow the arrows carefully, and chat with the barista, you can
each turn will bring you closer even get your hair styled
to the entrance of this cozy (yes they have a hair salon there)
hideaway.
 LOCATION: 808 Yates St,
Victoria, BC
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 7am-9pm
Saturday: 8am-9pm
Sunday: 8am-5pm
SITTING CAPACITY:
M + yes outdoor + extra
seats in the Atrium lobby

(Atrium version)
LOCATION: 2620 Rock Bay Ave,
Victoria, BC
OPENING HOURS:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 11am-5pm
(Friday: 11am-9pm)
SITTING CAPACITY:
M + yes outdoor
LOCATION: 1301 Gladstone
Ave, Victoria, BC LOCATION:
OPENING HOURS: 860 Johnson St, Victoria, BC
Monday to Sunday: OPENING HOURS:
7am-5pm Monday to Friday: 7am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am-3pm
SITTING CAPACITY: SITTING CAPACITY:
M + yes outdoor L + yes outdoor
RECOMMENDED RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES:
ACTIVITIES: brunch read!!! and work (great
+ people watching background music and tables)

LOCATION: 1036 Fort St, Victoria, BC

OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
grab and go Wednesday: Closed
LOCATION: 965 Kings Rd, Victoria, BC (bring your Saturday and Sunday: 9am-4pm
OPENING HOURS: own mug!) SITTING CAPACITY: no sit - yes stand!
Sunday to Wednesday: 7am-6:30pm
Thursday to Saturday: 7am-9pm
SITTING CAPACITY: XL + yes outdoor

Matcha Coconut
is a must try
 Though relatively small, the
coffee shop makes wonderful use
of its space. Look up, and you’ll
see hanging lanterns, funky
decors and even a bicycle
LOCATION: 533 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Saturday: 7am-4pm FUN & suspended from the ceiling. We
once played Spot It there and was

warm
relatively surprised.
Sunday: 8am-4pm
SITTING CAPACITY: L + a little outdoor After placing your order at the
counter, you can choose to sit at
one of the tables lined up near
Bean Victoria is a branch of Bean the front or head further in for a
Around The World, a Canadian coffee cozier, more private seating area.
roaster and retailer with locations across There are peak hours, and
the country. Nestled inside Chinatown, sounds will fill the room. In a
the cafe is tucked between shops, its good sense, like the kind of
vibrant red door standing out amid the sound in those “10 Hours of
bustling street. The door is unlocked at 7 Coffee Shop Atmosphere | Coffee
AM, waiting for you to step inside and Shop Background Noise” video
have a great start to your day. on Youtube.

have a chat, work on computer,

however probably not too
RECOMMEND

suitable for reading.

ACTIVITIES:

the place for anyone wanting to

grab a quick coffee or settling
in for a good morning.
 LOCATION: 1812 Government
St, Victoria, BC
OPENING HOURS:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday to Friday: 9am-4pm
LOCATION: 535 Yates St, Saturday: 10am-5pm
Victoria, BC Sunday: 10am-4pm
SITTING CAPACITY:
OPENING HOURS:
M + yes outdoor
Tuesday to Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday and Monday: 10am-3pm
SITTING CAPACITY:
M + no outdoor

RECOMMEND
ACTIVITIES:
work (1-4 people), RECOMMEND
brainstorm, read, ACTIVITIES:
check out the
merch & try their coffee, tea, books, records,
ice cream too food, goods, they have it
all you can do anything!
 (Downtown version)

LOCATION: 730 Fort St, Victoria, BC

OPENING HOURS:
+ pizza
picture by Crust Bakery

Monday to Sunday: 8am-4pm

or until they sell out LOCATION: 31 Erie St, Victoria, BC
SITTING CAPACITY: OPENING HOURS:
S (around 3 chairs) Normally 10am-4pm, however, it varies.
They update the opening hours on their
RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES:
website: https://imaginestudio.cafe/
grab some coffee, stand and
watch a crowded bakery working SITTING CAPACITY: L + yes outdoor
while waiting for the bus

(Oak Bay version)

LOCATION: 2164 McNeill Ave, LOCATION: 2207 Oak Bay Ave,

Victoria, BC Victoria, BC

OPENING HOURS: OPENING HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 9am-3pm
Monday to Saturday: 8am-6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: Closed
SITTING CAPACITY: SITTING CAPACITY:
S + yes outdoor M + yes outdoor

RECOMMEND RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES:

ACTIVITIES: hide and seek
visit their garden! (plus try their waffles offered on weekends)
 If you don’t want the wind to

FRESH
blow straight in your face, the
patio (wooden area in front of
Moka House) is a better choice.

FRESH
(Cadboro Bay Village version) They offer heaters on the roof to
warm you up. You still have
access to the salty fresh ocean
LOCATION: 3849b air, yet warm enough to do other

air!
Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria, BC activities like reading and
(Next to a beach) chatting comfortably. This place
OPENING HOURS: has good energy. And:
Monday to Sunday: 7am-6pm
SITTING CAPACITY:
L + yes outdoor
RECOMMEND
ACTIVITIES:

Moka House strikes a perfect get your work done &

balance between comfort and stop procrastinating,
natural beauty, being located chill and chill
just a few steps away from
Cadboro Bay. Secure your Or, as their website says:
drinks, take a short five- “Since 1996, Moka House has
minute stroll, and you’ll find been the place for first dates,
yourself right by the gentle business meetings, lazy Sunday
waves. There's something morning lattes, and
comfortable about sipping a everything in between!”
hot cup of coffee by the beach,
lost in thought as your mind say hello to the ocean!!!
wanders through whatever. It
just feels great.
 (Parsonage Cafe version)
LOCATION: 225 Quebec St, Victoria, BC
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Sunday: 9am-2pm
(5pm-9pm is the restaurant hours)
SITTING CAPACITY: L + no outdoor LOCATION: 1105 Caledonia Ave,
Victoria, BC
RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES: OPENING HOURS:
a really nice place to chat and have brunch, Monday to Sunday: 7am-6pm
then take a walk around the neighborhood
SITTING CAPACITY: M + yes outdoor

(Downtown version)

(Capital Park version)

LOCATION: 535 Superior St, Victoria, BC
LOCATION: 560 Johnson St #122, OPENING HOURS:
Victoria, BC (Market Square) Monday to Friday: 7am-6pm
OPENING HOURS: Saturday and Sunday: 8am-5pm
Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am-5pm SITTING CAPACITY:
SITTING CAPACITY: L + yes outdoor L + yes outdoor

RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES: RECOMMEND ACTIVITIES:

browse their coffee, gear & merch selections observe the Parliament buildings,
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