I took a wonderful vacation to Victoria, BC, in late April 2023. It was my second time visiting the city – I”ve went twice in under a year to visit my girlfriend’s family. The city is small, and runs at a much slower pace than I prefer, but oh was the food good.

Victoria, the charming capital city of British Columbia, is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant culinary scene. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to indulge in some delicious meat-free cuisine, Victoria offers a diverse range of restaurants that cater to plant-based palates.

1. Bear & Joey

Location: 1025 Cook Street, Victoria, BC V8V 3Z9
Hours: Thursday – Monday, 9am – 2pm
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I’m always a sucker for a good brunch, and this place delivered. Everything on both mine and my girlfriend’s plate was technically executed to perfection, the lattes ($4) were large and delicious, and they had normal and pomegranate rosemary mimosas ($11.50).

She enjoyed their breakfast sandwich on a bun made with beets ($13.50) and I had their french toast – sans apple ($21). Their waitstaff was so nice and their interior was definitely designed for those who love to snap a couple pics for the ‘gram.

bear and joey brunch, breakfast sandwich on a beet bun with a latka and frech toast slivers topped with peaches, rubarb, whipped creme, and melon microgreens
close up of a latte in a teal cup on a marble table
bear and joey cafe latte in a blue mug, orange mimosa, and pomegranate rosemary mimosa on a marble table
vegetarian tacos in Victoria, BC
Vegetarian Brunch in Victoria, BC

2. 10 Acres

The Bistro
Location: 611 Courtney Street
Hours: Monday – Wednesday 11am – 11pm
Thursday – Sunday 11am – 12am
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The Commons
Location: 620 Humbolt Street
Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:30am – 12am
Sunday 12pm -11pm
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This farm-to-table restaurant actually has 4 location on the island, but the two downtown are located around the corner from each other. We went to the commons for lunch one day and got brunch at the bistro the morning before catching our flight home.

Gorgeous decor, a great patio, and lots of facts about what is grown on their own farm and the circular nature of their restaurant-to-farm business model made this a must-try place on my list if you”re into sustainable tourism!

I enjoyed the farm rajas and halloumi tacos ($16.95) and my partner enjoyed the chipotle and citrus chicken tacos ($16.95). Both were served on delicious fresh corn tortillas.

For vegetarian brunch at the bistro, we enjoyed eggs Benedict ($16), made veg by substituting the ham with avocado, and grilled cheese on house-made sourdough ($18.95).

3. The Sherwood Cafe

Location: 710 Pandora Ave
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 8am – 3pm / 5pm – 10pm
Friday 8am – 3pm / 5pm – 11pm
Saturday 10am – 3pm / 5pm – 11pm
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Coffee bar by day, this little cafe has a great selection of natural wines and share plates to taste from in the evening. They take pride in high-quality ingredients, working with a range of local suppliers you can find listed right on their website.

This is located right by old city hall, on a cute little plaza with a large sculpture, so its a great way to end a day of shopping or touring the historical sites of the city.

I enjoyed a mushroom pasta, and my girlfriend indulged in a harvest salad with microgreens and beets.

woman in a blue top with a glass of wine and pasta
sherwood cafe vegetarian dinner
sherwood cafe exterior
sherwood cafe downtown victoria
sherwood cafe bar

4. Little Jumbo

Location: Down The Hall, 506 Fort St.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday & Saturday 5 pm – 11 pm
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This restaurant was on a lot of lists for great places to eat in Victoria, BC. The location was very cool, with tattooed clientele and only a handful of tables, but there was only one vegetarian option. But it was a good option!

We started by splitting the fried halloumi with seasonal pickled veggies and fruits, and enjoyed their mushroom risotto while my partner was talked into trying their burger. The fries were very good.

I finished the meal with their lemon curd, which was wonderfully flavorful and rich.

5. Nourish Kitchen

Location: 225 Quebec Street
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9 am – 2pm
& 5 pm – 9 pm
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Tucked away in an old heritage house, this well-known brunch spot has a great menu, a coffee shop, and a working space on the second floor.

My partner and I both tried one of their signature sweet and salty lattes ($7) – which were good, but remember to stir frequently.

I had their golden benny ($19), which was good but not traditional. My partner had their frittata ($19), which was VERY good, and all of their salads look like health, filling choices.

vegetarian brunch in victoria bc
woman sipping a latte in front of vegetarian brunch, victoria BC

Victoria has a happening food scene, and I’m grateful that we found so many great vegetarian options in the city. Throughout our exploration, we discovered an array of eateries that not only celebrated the art of vegetarian cooking but also showcased the region’s bountiful produce and local ingredients.

This is a cute little city to visit if you want the farmers markets, hikes, and historical buildings. Were there any great vegetarian restaurants in Victoria that I missed out on? Let me know in the comments below!