From The Fairmont Empress Best Nearby Coffee Shop (Restaurants) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Victoria, BC Murchie's Tea and Coffee (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 1110 Government St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1Y2 • 250-383-3112 • 250-381-5451 Distance: ~424 m User Rating: 9.25 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. This BC chain has its largest retail space in Victoria. This location also boasts outdoor dining and a 110-seat bar, and is ideal for afternoon tea which includes a tempting array of finger sandwiches, miniature tarts, scones, cookies and pastries. Established in 1894, Murchie's has built its reputation on having the finest teas and coffees available. Be sure to pick up some tea or coffee to enjoy at home. Dutch Bakery & Coffee Shop (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 718 Fort St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1H2 • 250-385-1012 Distance: ~483 m         Description: DOWNTOWN. A long-lived family business, the Dutch Bakery is one of Victoria's favorite breakfast stops. They offer a great deal – coffee and a Danish to go for $2! At lunch, you can get a big meal (sandwich, soup or salad, coffee or tea, and a dessert pastry) for $8.50. All pastries, chocolates, and treats are freshly made in-house and they are absolutely wonderful. So even if you just need an afternoon pick-me-up, this is an ideal place to refuel! Mirage Cafe (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 1122 Blanshard St, Victoria  BC  V8W 2H6 • 250-384-4980 Distance: ~0.548 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. A funky, colorful and inviting place to enjoy a cup of excellent coffee, Mirage roasts its beans in-house for the freshest results. The effort is appreciated, giving the shop quite a loyal following of regulars who stop by for their favorite lattes, espressos and chilled caffeinated concoctions. Food choices include baked goods and gelato. Serious Coffee (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 632 Yates St, Victoria  BC  V8W • 250-380-0272 Distance: ~0.571 km User Rating: 8 / 10         Description: DOWNTOWN. Serious Coffee buys beans from all over the world, mostly fair trade and organic, and their baristas are exceptionally well trained. A small local chain, the shop also has a nice selection of baked goods, paninis and soups. Demitasse Coffee Bar (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 1320 Blanshard St, Victoria  BC  V8W 2J1 • 250-386-4442 Distance: ~0.716 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. This elegant coffee bar is the perfect place to enjoy a frothy cappuccino after a hard day of sightseeing. In the winter months, an open fire keeps you snug as you snack on homemade soups, salads and sandwiches. Bean Around The World Coffees (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 533 Fisgard St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1R3 • 250-386-7115 Distance: ~0.875 km         Description: CHINATOWN. A small BC chain, Bean Around the World gathers the best coffees from all over the globe, many of them organic and/or free trade, and roasts them on-site. The baristas are a truly talented bunch, and well-trained in the finer points of customer service, too. Décor is rustic in a stylish Wild West way, and it's equally good for studying or chatting over java with friends. Soups are noteworthy, making this an especially good lunch spot as well. QV Bakery & Café (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 1701 Government St, Victoria  BC  V8W 1Z4 • 250-384-8831 Distance: ~0.886 km         Description: CHINATOWN. Having a midnight snack attack? QV is one of Victoria's best spots for a quick bite. Along with your coffee, try a muffin or cookie made fresh in the bakery. Heartier fare includes eggs, quiches and salads. Moka House (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 345 Cook St, Victoria  BC  V8V • 250-388-7377 Distance: ~1.142 km         Description: ROCKLAND / FAIRFIELD. Traits of a winning coffee shop include a comfortable atmosphere, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and above all, good coffee. Moka House has all three, plus a fireplace and a patio, and it's locally owned, too. They offer a full range of coffee drinks, from espresso to mocha, plus non-coffee beverages such as chai, cider, hot chocolate, Italian sodas and fruit smoothies. Hungry? Try a panini, bagel sandwich, hot soup or pastry. Discovery Coffee (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) Discovery St, Victoria  BC • 250-477-2323 Distance: ~1.155 km         Description: DOWNTOWN. Sam Jones' second coffee enterprise (his first is 2% Jazz Café), Discovery is the cutting edge of coffee in Victoria. Using the most up-to-date and refined techniques, the beans are roasted in small batches on the premises, and the brewing equipment is the best on the market. The ambience is inviting and bright, the coffee is amazing, and the staff friendly and extremely knowledgeable. This is a coffee connoisseur's paradise. Bubby Rose Bakery (Restaurants - Coffee Shop) 313 Cook St Cook Street Village, Victoria  BC  V8W 3X5 • 250-360-1811 Distance: ~1.181 km User Rating: 9.75 / 10         Description: ROCKLAND / FAIRFIELD. You can always tell when the baker is passionate about what he or she does, and it's more than obvious at Bubby Rose. The variety alone is impressive and ever-changing, and they are always trying new combinations and coming up with great flavors. If you're lucky, they'll have baked French toast when you visit. Their cinnamon buns are legendary, but if you're a fan of bleu cheese don't miss the bleu cheese and apple croissant. Other yummy things to try include rugelach filled with raspberry jam and white chocolate, apricots and almonds, or walnuts, cinnamon and brown sugar. The daily quiche is reliably good, as are the breads and the coffee comes from Discovery Coffee. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.