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Pure Vanilla Bakery & Cafe
Categories: Food Bakeries Food Coffee & Tea Bakeries, Coffee & Tea [Edit]
2590 Cadboro Bay RdVictoria, BC V8R 5J2
(250) 592-2896
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Pure Vanilla Bakery & Cafe
8 reviews in English
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Review from Melissa E.
Vancouver, BC
8/26/2011
DISCLOSURE!
this rating is based entirely on their coconut macaroons which I think could end wars, distract the US from its endless debt problems and maybe even lure the Kardashians away from tv cameras for a second.
they are crazy good. i mean hooked on crack good. it was a good thing i saved my precious loverly macaroon for a mid-hike snack because if i had tasted its goodness on site i would have cleared them out and then sat down to draw up plans for a conveyor belt from their kitchen to my Vancouver home.
don't question me!
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Review from Jazmin H.
8/8/2011 2 photos
Amazing muffins and fruit pastries. They do light fluffy pastries just as well as their complex muffins. I bought a cheese roll to eat on the ferry and it was the highlight of my soup meal that afternoon. Well worth going out of your way for!
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Review from Antonia W.
Toronto, ON
4/16/2010
I found this place by accident when I got lost going to Oak Bay (who knew the street that goes east west would suddenly start going north south -_- ) Anyway, popped in for a break and their displays of cakes, cookies, and tarts are sooooo tempting! Despite that, I haven't really tried their treats much, but I've come back for their paninis several times. Agree with the others that their baked goods are quite pricey... thankful cuz that prevents me from indulging :D
The actual seating area is quite SMALL and squishy to accomodate all the customers they have... it gets hard to find a place to eat. -
Review from Brad W.
Victoria, BC
11/19/2008 1 photo
The best croissants in Victoria. Their espresso is acceptable but considering the generally high level of coffee culture in Victoria this an area where they should improve.
Pure Vanilla makes the best cakes I have found. If one wants an excellent dessert for a special dinner this is the place to get it in Victoria. I particularly recommend the Amelie Cake (although they don't seem to make it that often so call ahead). -
Review from Dan L.
Victoria, BC
7/5/2011
I'm not a fan of pasteries, but my wife says 'they're great!". Otherwise, a seemingly ordinary cafe - unless you order the pannini. Killer pannini, I get crazy just thinking about it.
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Review from Stacey E.
10/30/2008
This is a good patisserie and coffee/lunch spot in Oak Bay. Their baked goods are on the pricy side and the food isn't as healthy/creative as their other restaurants, Cascadia and ReBar. Still it's a nice spot to hang out, especially if it's not raining (which does happen - I promise.)
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Review from tamara p.
Victoria, BC
4/5/2011
I was a very big fan of this establishment, in fact I would buy all my cakes for special occassions there. I live in Royal Oak and this past Sunday drove all the way especially for one of their cakes for my mother in law and her twin's birthday. I paid for a 6" lemon charlotte. When we went to present the cake later that night. It was a 4". How dissappointing for us, as we all couldn't have a piece of cake. It was also embarrassing. I called the next day. They advised me that I could come and pick up a 6" no problem. So I drove all the way there to find that they had sold out of cakes. You think the girl would have mention that possiblity and put one aside for me. Oh well no such luck. So I ordered one especially, they would include the writing,'Happy Birthday Carla and Karen." Okay great. It will be a few days late, but whatever we are finally all going to enjoy a piece of birthday cake. The next day I get a call and the girl let's me know that I can't have a 6" unless I pay for the difference. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I said, cancel my order don't worry about it, I will not be making another trip. As it stands I had already wasted the difference in gas money going back and forth. I own a business, and this is definitely not they way you keep customers. They aren't out anything. They were overpaid in fact for a 4" cake. I am out, my time, gas and mileage, the dissappointment, plus overpayment. It is a shame as it was a place I really enjoyed. But I can not support a business you doesn't care about their customers.
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Review from bob d.
9/1/2010
lovely baked goods. very good salads. great coconut cream pie. worth a visit. pleasant staff.
