The Windsor Cafe

The Windsor Cafe is an excellent spot to grab a coffee or some lunch.

When I arrived the cafe was pretty busy, but there is lots of seating inside and outside, so I was still able to find a spot. Despite being super busy, the staff were super friendly and seemed to know most of the locals by name.

The food was delicious. My salad was fresh, tasty, and well priced. The coffee is also of excellent quality and was not too bitter.

Overall, I would happily return to The Windsor Cafe in the future and I look forward to doing so.

I arrived at Windsor Park a bit too early for the Oak Bay Tea Party parade (my children are performing in the Spectrum marching band) and this place opened up early for this occasion. I was greeted by a gentleman (presuming Jay) who kindly explained the early opening so decided to come in to shelter myself from the wind & drizzling rain.

The food was good; came fast so technically one can quickly eat and go if they're on a time pinch. That is usually me but today I decide to take it slow to absorb the jazz music and the ambiance. Listening to Unforgettable & Just the Two of Us kinda made me think this would've been a good place to bring my former boyfriend (the person with me in my reviews all these years until recently) but his loss.

Anyway the sun mysterious shone momentarily as I am ready to get ready to watch the parade. I appreciate this place getting me the glass of water and allowing me to have an entire room to relax and enjoy my meal. I'll make sure to bring my performing daughters here on my next visit. My only suggestion to the cafe is update the social media more as it has outdated information and perhaps use some furniture felt to balance some of the table feet that has cardboard and folded paper underneath them. 😂

Also to the one person who left the awful review saying Cheese Whiz was used for the ingredient, you need to get your olfactory bulb and eyes checked. It is beyond obvious cheddar cheese 🧀 the ingredient used in the menu. Just look at my wrap; it's obvious standard, medium sharpness flavor.

(For those who need nitty-gritty details, food is 4.5, hospitality/service 5, ambiance 5, decor 4.5; overall score is rounded to 5 stars)

First time going there, but I was extremely impressed. The staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming and the Hazelnut mocha was amazing, the deserts I had were super fresh and great flavors. I highly recommend this place and when I do my regular "tour guide" duties for friends and family that visit Victoria this will be on my list of must stop at places.

What a cute little spot to drop in for a coffee. Or wine. Or a snack. Delightful sitting out front. But even better seating out back in a garden like atmosphere. Service was great..

I just loved how old the building and how well kept up it was.

Cutest little cafe by the water! Food was yummy and fresh! The staff were lovely and welcoming. A couple rooms you can sit in, felt like an English tea room 😊

Such a lovely café! The food is delicious (the balsamic vinegar with honey is to die for), the staff are so friendly and wonderful, and the view of the park across the street is a nice bonus. There's a cute vintage bathroom upstairs. And if you're up there - make sure to sit in one of the two comfy chairs!

Visiting Victoria for the week and nearly every day found myself coming back here for their coffee! Especially love the chai tea latte and their breakfast burrito.
Went to a few other places and they don’t compare to here!
Our last visit was by chance as we were driving around finding ourselves lost while trying to find a place to shop. Came out of the residential area and immediately recognized the field that was in front of the cafe and we just had to stop here one last time.
Quickly became our home away from home. :)

Imagine living every day like you’re on a quaint British seaside holiday… that’s Windsor Cafe.

The building exterior has Tudor-style design & the atmosphere is perfect for reading a good book or sitting down with friends… jazzy music, a fireplace, an interesting menu with a hearty soup that changes daily, large windows. Perfect if you’re visiting Willows Beach. If I lived in Victoria I would absolutely come back regularly.

The perfect light meal for a hot summer day: a chilled Perrier coupled with an amazing Pear & Goat Cheese Salad.
Although the cafe was busy (and one staffperson away due to an unexpected circumstance), Quinn ably juggled everything and made us feel completely welcome and relaxed.
My party and I were delighted with the friendly, airy café environment and the always-delicious offerings. My friend said his Chai Latté was the best he'd ever tasted, and he's a fussy man. Wonderful experience.

Cute little local cafe shop in a heritage building with inside and outside tables, seats . Its around the corner from the marina & oak bay beach hotel and beaches .

Fantastic service! Beautiful location with patio seating in front and back of the cafe. Our lunches were delicious, flavour was spot on. Our only constructive criticism would be the side cabbage salad. We weren't loving the flavour and it didn't go especially well with the chicken, bacon & avocado baguette. A seasonal leafy green salad would have made the meal perfect!
Fresh fruit tarts were a delightful way to end the meal. We definitely will be back!

Food and drinks are a solid 10/10, really comfortable seating and friendly staff.

A place with nice atmosphere and great chef. It was so delicious even though I didn't prefer chorizo. What did u put in my dish..? Already miss this restaurant.

I stumbled apon this place yesterday. They make THE best Lavender london fog in Victoria and at a price that can't be beat. They also have a lovely patio.

They also have alit of gluten-free options!

You couldn't ask for a better place to find a little relaxation. Two patios, one sunny, one shady. Fantastic coffees, melt in your mouth pastries, and the owners are always friendly and welcoming. Beer and wine are available and everything I've ever tried from the food menu has been delicious. Wish it was closer to me but it's worth the trip across town.

Great quality food and really enjoyed the service from the staff!

Quinn and staff are amazing. Just stopped in for a nice glass of wine and were surprised to be served a lovely plate of appetisers.
Very unexpected but VERY much enjoyed. We shall return.
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Excellent food and very cozy atmosphere, with soothing jazz and wonderful seasonal menu. I hope they are able to stick around for the longterm. I think i just found my favourite neighbourhood haunt! Oh and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. This place is a gem and I'm so happy its just around the corner, off the beaten path for us folks who prefer the quiet corners of the world.

Cute place! With some nice outdoor seating. A bit on the pricey side, but quality food. I had the butternut squash bruschetta which was quite good, and an iced almond mocha. Their desserts also looked tempting but didn't try. Service was good. Only wish they didn't use plastic straws :/

Visiting for a month I came to love the Windsor Cafe. From cappuccinos , a late afternoon beer or great baked goods and soups everything I needed was here. Had a feeling of " Cheers" here, after my second trip the owners and staff recognized me and I had plenty of nice interactions with their loyal patrons.