Standard Pizza
An independent neighbourhood pizzeria turning out two sizes of wood-fired pies with quality local toppings — takeout-friendly, with a tight, dedicated following.
Fernwood's coffee, cafes, and restaurants — from Fernwood Coffee to Stage's wine-bar dinners.
Start with Standard Pizza, Parsonage Cafe, and Little June. The archive links below are worth a scroll for the backstory — just check hours and details before you head out, since they change.
Plus the relaxed neighbourhood spots around Gladstone, Caledonia, and Cook Street.
Treat this as a shortlist, not gospel. Start with the current picks, raid the archive links for the backstory, and always check hours, menus, and reservations before you head out — these things move around.
The archive isn't filler. It's here when an older Tasting Victoria story still explains why a place, neighbourhood, or dish is worth your time.
An independent neighbourhood pizzeria turning out two sizes of wood-fired pies with quality local toppings — takeout-friendly, with a tight, dedicated following.
Home base for Fernwood Coffee since 2007. Go for their famous bagel breakfast sandwich, stay for the tasteful room and sunny sidewalk seats.
A bright corner cafe in Fernwood Square doing weekday breakfast, lunch sandwiches, and seasonal pastries. Open every day, comfortable for both quick stops and long stays.