Heart’s Content
Located in Chinatown’s funky Fan Tan Alley, this is Magic Unicorn Award winner is Victoria’s ultimate destination for style loving punks, mods and rockers. Doc Marten shoes, Ben Sherman shirts, Mondor tights, Elita bodysuits, and graphic tights by Pamela Mann as well as an assortment of classic band T-Shirts, leather, studs, and enough fetish wear to fulfill all of your “Horsing Around” needs. Affordability and stylish selection make this one boutique that is aptly named. We love you Heart’s Content.
Wheelies Motorcycle Cafe
Wheelies is one of a kind – a custom motorcycle shop with an in house café serving surprisingly good food and drink at reasonable prices. The café menu is small & meticulously crafted: five sandwiches, three sides, and one dessert, and the drink menu similarly small but sophisticated. Wheelies also features live local punk, and rock’n’roll shows on weekends plus brunch to cure your hangover on Sunday mornings. Located in an industrial part of town Wheelies proves that sometimes, in order to find the good stuff, you need to venture off the beaten path.
Ferris’ Grill & Garden Patio
Ferris’s has many menu items revered by locals as classics. Comfort food like chicken penne soup, classic burgers and fries, and poutine sit alongside more sophisticated fare such as oysters, seafood pastas, reasonably priced cocktails, and locally crafted beers. With a charming patio in the back for al fresco summer dining and a cozy brick interior for the rainy season, it’s always a good time of year to head to Ferris’. And considering the quality and quantity of food provided, even a cheap chicken like Pete has to agree that Ferris’s downstairs is a bargain.
Da Tandoor Indian Restaurant
One of Victoria’s oldest and best loved Indian restaurants and a great place to sample multiple dishes . Though some find the décor “tired” we think it’s charming and with a crispy samosa in one hand, warm nan bread in the other, and a steaming bowl of delectable curry in front of you…WHO CARES!
Leka Design
Walk in to Leka Clothing on a dreary winter day and your mood is bound to improve. This boutique is imbued with bright summery colours, providing the perfect backdrop for their cheerful house wares, unique toys and colourful, yet grown up, clothing lines.
Pizzeria Prima Strada
Pizzeria Prima Strada is a lively authentic Italian eatery that features unfussy food made with fresh premium ingredients. Their specialty is wonderful Neapolitan style thin crust pizzas cooked in a wood fire oven.
Rebar Modern Food
Fantastic vegetarian eatery that even omnivores will love. Decadent, fresh and flavourful meals, drinks and desserts. When we are in the mood for delicious food that feels good to eat we head to Rebar.
Bubby Rose’s Bakery Cafe
Bubby Rose Bakery creates cinnamon roll nirvana along with specialty breads, croissants, pain au chocolate, and a tempting array of tarts and squares. They also have an Espresso Bar and lunch counter.
Pink Bicycle
Pink Bicycle specializes in gourmet burgers, salads and sides, including vegetarian choices. We adore the poutine with rosemary gravy and crispy shallots. If you have a hankering for hamburger, look no further.
Foo Asian Street Food
Southeast Asian inspired take-out cuisine. Their caramel chicken epitomizes everything we love about Vietnamese food. The perfect alchemy of fresh ingredients & contrasting textures, deftly combined.
