Victoria's first 100% vegan bakery cafe, est. 2018. Offers daily pastries such as scones, cookies, cinnamon buns, pizza buns, muffins, doughnuts, etc. Full savory menu such as breakfast sandwich, tofu scramble, pancakes, poutine, mac and cheese, Caesar salad, burgers and sandwiches made to order. Famous for our fried ChickUn. Full coffee menu with seasonal lattes. Everything made in house. Vegan owned and operated. Open for dine in. Open Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm.
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1-1115 North Park St, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8T 1C7
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Last update on 16 Mar 2022 by Guest
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Added by FernBakery on 09 Oct 2018
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118 Reviews
First Review by BenjaminMadison
Ken.thompson
Points +1057
Great! - Edit
Updating original review, have been back twice and it’s one of the best places in town! Original review below for posterity.
Read moreNice breakfast, but inconsistent. The two breakfast items are similar in price but with the platter it’s much more food. Great coffee. Tofu scramble was not good, very runny. Focaccia a little dry. Potatoes and sausage quite good. Cinnamon bun was OK, a bit disappointing and lacking in flavour overall, ditto pizza bun. Lots of potential here and great space!
Updated from previous review on 2019-01-27
Pros: All vegan, Great space and location, Great sausage/potatoes /coffee
Cons: Food is all prepped ahead of time, not made2order, Tofu scramble was not good, too runny, Disappointing baked goods
FernBakery
Hi Ken,
Read moreThanks for trying us out. We changed up our tofu scramble a bit so it's not "runny" now. Our food is *prepped* ahead of time, certainly not made ahead of time. We are a small cafe so prepping is pretty crucial. The breakfast sandwich has been reduced to under 10 dollars aswell - so also much less "inconsistent". As for the cinnamon bun and jersey joe roll - I'm sorry to hear you did not enjoy them as theyre our most popular items! Feel free to contact us directly via our personal email if you have any furhter complaints you'd like addressed -
info@ferncafeandbakery.ca - reviews are important for businesses, especially small businesses like ourselves just starting out. I hope your cons list wont divert people from trying us out, especially the "disappointing baked goods" part which we feel is pretty harsh.
Ken.thompson
Thanks for the response! I am glad to hear that the feedback might have made a difference. I am looking forward to giving things another go the next time I am in the area, I would absolutely go back. I know reviews are important for businesses, but in a world where the only acceptable review is a 5-star review the whole system breaks down (Note that I still gave four stars!). I'm sorry you think 'disappointing' is harsh.
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LeighB
Points +636
Decent brunch cafe - Edit
Mixed experience here. Savoury brunch options like the scramble are very good. Cinnamon buns were dry and lacking flavour. Interior tables are uncomfortable. For dine in, the food was served on paper in plastic baskets and the paper disintegrated when eating. I get it’s canteen style but lazy not to offer plates.
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Alannapurdy
Points +276
Best cafe in town! - Edit
Had to try this cafe on my visit to Victoria. Very affordable prices and incredibly friendly staff! Can't wait to come back on my next visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-19
Pros: Variety of vegan comfort dishes, Affordable , Super kind staff
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LittleVegan_
Points +834
Cute and friendly bakery! - Edit
My partner and I both got the western scramble and it was so good. It was a perfect breakfast before the start of our day. We will definitely come back for the treats!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-12
Pros: Vegan options , Friendly staff, Lots of seating area
LittleVegan_
We ended up going back the next day for lunch!
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LoveNash
Points +54
Absolutely delicious 🤤 - Edit
We ordered the kale Caesar salad and the fire burger with fries, and two peanut butter chocolate marshmallow squares.
Read moreEverything was beyond delicious! Since we were only in Victoria for 3 days we ate at this place for 2 of the 3 days. The only reason why we didn’t go back on day 3 is because they were closed
The portions were huge and well worth the money!
Highly recommend!!
Pros: All vegan with lots of options!, Huge portions for the price!, Amazing food! And awesome desserts!
Guest
TheVeryCraftyVegan
Points +170
Great food and fresh baked goods - Edit
This was my first time dining at Fern Cafe and my husband’s second. We went because he loved his food the last time around and he was absolutely right. Fern Cafe does not disappoint. Everything we ordered was delicious and we hope we get a chance to go back while we’re visiting Vancouver Island.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Great selection , Friendly staff
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cam1212cam
Points +119
Amazing food and coffee - Edit
The ordered both the Western breakfast and the pancakes. Both very yummy. The cafe latte and the matcha latte was also amazing. We bought cinnamon doughnut and cinnamon bun to go, YUMMY!
Read morePros: Amazing food and coffee, Very friendly staff
Cons: More seating area would be nice
Guest
skazzers
Points +84
Incredible - Edit
Great place to eat! Lovely food, lovely owners and staff.
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pennypower
Points +1586
Great breakfast! - Edit
The fresh pastries are yummy! Hard to decide with all the options! We got the Boston crème donut and the cinnamon roll. Both soooooo good. The tofu scramble was good but not the best I have had. The pancakes were the star! Light and fluffy and the berry compote was yummy!
Read moreVery friendly service. Great indoor and outdoor seating.
Pros: All vegan , The pastries tho 🤤, PANCAKES!!!!!!
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lme
Points +24
Excellent vegan breakfast - Edit
Love the baking and breakfast
Read morePros: Excellent breakfast , Great vegan baking
Guest
dalang
Points +85
Leckeres Frühstück, guter Kaffee - Edit
Kleines aber feines Menü für ausschließlich vegane Gerichte. Viele Gebäckstücke in der Auslage, die ebenfalls vegan sind. Das Frühstückssandwich und die Zimtschnecke waren bei weitem das Leckerste, was wir in Kanada probiert haben. Die Ersatzprodukten haben einen authentischen Geschmack.
Read morePros: Ausschließlich veganes Menü, Freundliche und hilfsbereite Bedienung , Gute Kaffeebohnen
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Alex
Points +23
Fabulous Find! - Edit
I had the Western Scrambler, and 10/10 would recommend. It was hot and delicious with superb rosemary potatoes and tender, delicious tofu. Their Americano coffee was also great. Will definitely add this to my list of places to visit whenever in Victoria.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Good service , Good coffee
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KittyKat90
Points +37
Heavenly treats - Edit
Great experience with friendly staff
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good prices
Cons: Parking
Guest
TaylorChampagne
Points +220
Fav cafe in Vic - Edit
I love this cafe so much, I make a point of stopping here every time I am in the city. I think I’ve tried everything on the menu and I have not yet been disappointed!
Read moreDo yourself a favour and go here! But go early as they get pretty busy around mid morning and have limited seating.
My favourites are the pulled pork poutine, chicken and pancakes, and a lavender hot chocolate with oat milk, and pretty well any of the baked goods!
Pros: All vegan, Vegan pastries
Cons: Limited seating
Guest
brandilina604
Points +306
Can't wait to go back! - Edit
Great little spot with really friendly and helpful staff. Came here for breakfast - tried the big bad breakfast sandwich and the tofu scramble. Also added the Cinnamon bun and a rhubarb flakey (with a cream filling). Everything was delicious and I just wish I could have tried everything on the menu!
Read morePros: Good variety of options , Friendly staff , Delicious food
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AnaCarolinaMocci
Points +294
Best vegan breakfast in Victoria - Edit
So happy to find this place. The Big Bad Breakfast Sandwich is incredibly delicious. The place is cool; the staff is kind, loved everything and will be back for sure on my next time in Victoria. They also have coconut whipped cream, perfect!
Read morePros: Vegan cafe and bakery, Nice place, nice staff, Everything is delicious
Guest
jessek
Points +1875
Loved it! - Edit
Everything was delicious. I only wish I’d gotten more baked goods!
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beanthereatethat
Points +48
THE BEST - Edit
always an all around amazing experience at fern- great food, great service… just waiting for indoor seating!
Read morePros: all vegan, amazing service, eco friendly
Cons: no indoor seating, busy
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sophiec1010
Points +24
AMAZING!!!! - Edit
I had the cheese burger, cinnamon bun and oreo doughnut and they were all SO delicious!! The burger was especially amazing and the homemade patty was the perfect combination of meaty and plant. I loved it.
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gawdess
Points +56
Friendly and delicious - Edit
Fast, fresh and flavourful. Had the Buffalo chickun sandwich and the poutine and was really pleased.
Read morePros: Wonderful selection , All vegan , Friendly
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possy
Points +175
Tasty brunch spot - Edit
Tried the bbq jackfruit poutine, sooo good and extremely filling! Super friendly staff and tons of pastries to try too!
Read morePros: All vegan!
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thehungryhobbit
Points +176
Bakery and Cafe delights - Edit
Definitely will be going back. Breakfast all day or tasty lunches, you really can't go wrong here. The best pain au chocolat I've had in a long time both omnivore or vegan experiences considered. Puff pastry that the bake off show of your choice would love.
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FrancheskadelPilar
Points +639
Great variety of comfort food - Edit
Got to try their Caesar salad, Buffalo chickun burger, BBQ jackfruit poutine and Big Mac Crafty Mac which were all super tasty. My only regret is not trying their breakfast menu and baked goods!
Read morePros: Comfort food, Fair pricing for portion size
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KatyRedgrove
Points +92
Tasty and great choices! - Edit
Our food from Fern Cafe and Bakery was really yummy. The cashew curds on the poutine were absolutely delicious!
Read morePros: Completely vegan!, Cashew curds were incredible
Cons: Portions were a little small for the price
Guest
soshill_climber
Points +155
Delicious - Edit
Had the Western Scrambler. It had a delicious blend of flavours. A generous portion, very filling.
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awilli03
Points +158
Delicious - Edit
Amazing variety of foods and so delicious.
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SarahH
Points +91
Great vegan breakfast! - Edit
I had the breakfast sandwich and it was awesome. No hash browns required - the sandwich was more than enough. My (non-vegan) other half loved the buttermilk pancakes.
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