Reviews of Murchie's Tea & Coffee (Catering)

elham babaei

Their cakes are the best but I don't like low quality coffee and tea here and it is always cold

Katrina Kouleva

Its amazing to eat there. The treats look Devine and very tasty. The cheesecake and macroons are to die for. The least busiest time is 2pm. Lots of seats to go around.

David Walsh

Munchies staff are always so polite and work very hard to make sure a person is looked after properly. They can get busy, so you may have to wait but the products they sell are excellent and worth the wait.

Nidhi Arora

Ah, for the love of good coffee and tea; and the most amazing selection of pastries and bits to treat yourself with. Must visit if one is in Victoria. Also, their chocolate eclairs are a delight!

Cory Lui

Amazing tea place! Such a great selection of tea merchandize!

Anni Joe

A great place for a light, casual meal or snack. Washroom is located downstairs. For people with mobility issues or family with a stroller, there is an elevator. For customer who parked in back or entering via back, you can use the elevator to get to the main floor.

Megan Steffens

Great selection of high quality teas and baked goods. A really special atmosphere with silver platters and historic decor. A must visit for all visitors to Victoria.

Kathryn Jones

Murchie's is a landmark in Victoria! The food is nothing short of AWESOME, a must are the current scones with jam and cream.

Chris N.

Murchie's has long been a favorite of ours. the coffees are quite decent (never tried the teas but I hear good things) and the food and pastry selections are as delightful for the eyes as they are for the tastebuds - which can make choosing quite complicated - One of the more enjoyable stresses in a day. ;D Their attached gift shop is always good for a quick look-see.

Cinzia Festa Rovera

Expensive, long wait line and I'm not so happy also with the coffees. On the other hand I enjoyed the London Fog tea and most of the pastries.

Kevin Chen

One of the best coffee and cakes, super affordable ????????????????

Chrysi Arnaki

Tasty desserts excellent coffee place

Liz Hay

Murchies Is an institution in Victoria! The food is delicious, the tea is fantastic. Stop to browse the detection of gifts and loose leaf tea. The washrooms are not suitable for people in wheelchairs, more for people using walkers (unless you bring a friend). The entrance doors not have a door opener.

Sean Quinn

Great service, great quality tea. What more could you want?

Joe Carvalho

Good food, delicious cappuccino although not hot enough for my liking. My only complaint is the poorly trained staff. When asked what coffee blend they use for the espresso no one at the counter seemed to know. Then I decided to buy a few bags of whole bean coffee and the employee had no idea about which grinds were suitable for regular drip and espresso. Some staff were friendly, others seems less but poorly trained staff who were not very knowledgeable about coffee which is disappointing.

Talid Jalbout

Fantastic tea shop! The dining side is in need of a bit of freshening up. Selection of food is decent.

Freda L

A classic place to come for tea or coffee in Victoria. This is the best Murchie's location hands down. Gets crowded easily but there are more tables at the back. Coffee, tea and pastries are all wonderful. Has a large shop as well as dining section.

sepideh shahkarami

Best place to have a cup of tea and baked goods in Victoria. If your are serious tea drinker this place should be on your list to visit. Highly quality tea and a few variety of pastries and desserts to choose from. My favorite is almond croissant.

Carol T

Excellant tea choices, sandwiches were tasty, nice assortment of treats, and beautiful cakes.

29Roadie

Not exactly the Murchie's Tea I grew up anymore with but it was really quite good.

Brenda Rate

Great place!! Food, drinks!! Awesome!

Naomi Beckwith

Murchies always has high quality products and this time our drinks and food came super quickly even though they were quite busy!

Seán Conroy

Came here for breakfast before going back to the mainland. The building that houses the store is wonderful and there’s a huge selection of merchandise inside. I wish the Murchie’s stores here had dine-in like this; had a savoury breakfast scone with a nicely sized cup of coffee for only $8.50. Will definitely be back again next time I’m in Victoria.

Carol cen

Love their sandwichs!!

Fabio Said

Coffee is excellent and so are the sweets. Sandwiches are good, but for the price it is too much bread and not enough filling. Service is not their strong suite, but the ambiance and tasty food makes up for it.

Carol Ann Johnson

Great service and great products. Found two lovely gifts for friends. There is a level entrance from the street for wheelchairs and a ramp to access the half level of additional shopping. There is no power button on the outside door.

TM

They call themselves café. However, stop selling at 5pm on Sunday and don't allow people an extra minute to finish their meal. They basically kicked us out to snow from their place to snowbank with our not finished tea and tarts. I asked the girl if it would be possible to please finish our meals she responded "There is a sign on the door. We're closed at 5pm". No sorry, to politeness, nothing! Direct and rude.

Zoltan Ilku

The original Murchies tea shop in Victoria. Wide selection of teas, both prepared hot for consumption and packaged for taking home. Great stop for pastry and tea or coffee. Also good for souvenirs.

Kat E

Coming into this place always makes me take a deep breath and relax. Elegant, delicious tea and beautiful food. Favorite place to unwind when visiting Victoria.

Daniel Smith

Asked about odd teas like nettles or dandelion was told to try David's tea or something. Sales person didn't even a clue what I was talking about. Their tea is good but your staff should be less uptight about OG teas.

Matt Good

One of my new favorite spots! Love the staff, the seating and of course the food!

Clauzi Guerini

Our must go coffee place in Victoria. We have gone there every time since we first came here to visit. They have an incredible variety of sandwiches, and sweets. They hot chocolate is simply wonderful. If you are a coffee or tea lover, you also have the store which is right beside the café.

Kathy McKay

The sweets look great, but I only had the coffee. Coffee was good.

Matteus Clement

DO IT. GO HERE. The basked goods are always fresh and tasty. Their coffee is always fresh and hot. My wife and I come here all the time and I like the vibe of the place.

B C

What a fabulous tea and coffee shop. Plenty of seating for a mid-afternoon break. Beautiful mugs which are great for gifts.

Albert Law

Pastries coffee tea... Everything is amazing. Very nice atmosphere to have a coffee and a treat.

Kayla Shaw

Excellent tea selections, the lattes here are amazingly good probably the best I had in Victoria strong flavoured and very velvety.

Mun Shane

I had the tiramisu cake a week ago at a friend birthday party. And today I had the tiramisu cake again for my birthday. The flavour aren’t consistent. The second tiramisu are way too sweet. I was really looking forward to enjoy the cake that i did before. Unfortunately not this time. So disappointed and probably won’t go back again.

Omar Sequera

Love it! Use the seating space at the end of the venue. Lots of natural light and cheaper than it might seem at first!

JRM

Old world tea, coffee, pastries. We come here twice weekly for delicious coffee and black currant scones, served with clotted cream and raspberry jam. Fantastic. Sandwiches, wonderful pastries and treats.

Carl Steffens

Great experience. They always have tons of fresh baked goods and hot drinks. I would suggest trying the scones with jam and a london fog.

Nina Halliday

Always LOVE there chocolates. Lovely purple box with an assortment of chocolates.

Fergie Lulu

The girl didn’t bother and don’t care, be aware of the picture is look nice but doesn’t taste very good, no customer service, will not come back. Really disappointed!

Matt Friesen

Great place for tea and cake! Grab a friend or a book and relax

Jora Nijjar

Great place for Tea's and coffee, nice selection of food and pastries. The Blackcurrant scone with jam was amazing. I believe this is the original location as well. You can also buy nice little gifts and tea sets here as well.

VanIsle ADV

Convenient downtown location, great coffee and tea, good deli style lunches and plenty of interesting gifts to browse.

Noah Vejvoda

They pretend to be British or whatever, but I know the truth. Amazing place with tones of great options and awesome atmosphere to enjoy it in. Loved allmy trips here and will be back frequently.

Kevin “Island Angler” Miles

Their coffee and pastry is the best I have ever had. Only place I can drink coffee with no cream or sugar.

Kiana Taatefi

Great London fog, coconut latte was very nice but not a very wide selection for coffee and cheese cake could be a lot better as it is expected from them, Still a very nice place to enjoy a cup of coffee, the lady at the shop was very helpful and kind and helped me pick out two very nice coffee beans

Giulio Mari

Hi quality shop of anything they offer.

3 1 5 7 3

Worked here for a season. Very different behind the scenes. No outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible.

Amanda Johnson

This is where I go when I need a sweet treat and a caffeined pick me up. A Victoria institution.

Brittany Guss

Fast service for how busy they are. Delicious beverages and pastries!

Chelley2004

This place was amazing. So glad we got a chance to try Murchie's! With the wait!

Andres Leon

Excellent service, great coffee and sweets!

Meglore Manglore

The tea selection was quite good, they gave us the wrong order for our coffee but it was still good. Nice selection of sweets.

Taylor “s7even”

really good tea and snacks here!

Christina Graylee

It was really busy when we went (late morning on a Weds), but worth the wait in line. We had delicious quiches and London Fog style tea. They also have an incredible selection of loose and bag teas for sale.

Junseok Song

Pretty place to look around. The price was little bit expensive, but you can try at least one time if you are traveler

Edvard

Love their tea & sweets. Usually a line up, but it's worth it!!

Marta Fracek

So much tea. With a long history, it offers great verity of tea. And this location being in downtown, it a great place to sit and rest for a bit, why not try there great desserts while you rest. Yum! Pick up some tea souvenir too.

Nazanin Zargaran

Best London fog and teas in town

Amo PaperBag

Their hot chocolate and pastry is amazing. There used to be a toy shop downstairs but I guess it's gone now

Douglas Kelly

Perfect cup of tea, very nice spot to relax and enjoy your tea.

Ernette Hutchings-Mason

Food is delicious here, but expect to wait in line for a few minutes.

pele talia

Raspberry Danish and nanaimobar tea latte... best breakfast ever

Chris Taylor

Great pastries and the best breakfast sandwhich scones!

Kierra Duggan

My favourite place in Victoria! Could sit here forever sipping on their soothing tea and scrumptious pastries. All are made in house too! Like a little bit of Europe in Canada. The ambience is perfect. Perfect location to study, visit, relax...this place is the best. Plus so many teas to take home and try for yourself!

리안 lian lee

This is a traditional bakery in Victoria. The line is always long, but you can wait for a delicious dessert. Also, tees are also good. But sometimes I can see dirty cups. It's probably busy or Starters, but it's important.

Fran JV

Excellent tea with and amazing quality. It's a must to drink a cup of tea in the tea capital.

Otus Pare

Best tea and pastries in the area. If you love teacups, this is also the place for you.

Hank Kao

Always fresh desserts, sandwiches, and coffee. Don't forget to bring a cake home.

Colin Covey

The coffee here was fantastic. The food looked great and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Nice place to stop for a coffee.

IR Lox

Love the service! Had tiramisu and mango cheesecake paired with latte. Everything was delicious. Ended up buying teas and tea cups for souvenir. Great vacation at Victoria

Cindy Situ

the creme brule was stiff. the sugar wasnt crispy. the sugar was too burnt to enjoy. dont get the creme brule, but lattes were good

Hermesh Austin

Wow!!! Love the goodies great place to relax and enjoy each other's company

Rob Taggart

So many choices for tea, coffee and superb treats. The best current scones with Devon cream and jam. Affordable prices. Eat in or takeaways.

Onur Kurtiç

One of the reasons to go to Victoria. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent tea and really, really delicious pastries.

Jasmine Snyder (jasmineshinga)

Great selection, helpful but not obnoxious staff. The cafe section has loads of freshly made cakes and sandwiches - relax with a pot of perfectly brewed tea and chill. The space gets pretty noisy later in the afternoon, if you've got a book to write, come in quite early for the quiet.

Martine Granger

Great quality food for the price. Only four stars because there is very little choices for people with allergies. Most of their lunch items come premade with cheese which really reduces my options. I'd go a lot more often for lunch otherwise!

Dale Conner

Great coffee and treats and staff!

Dan Capps

Do not be intimidated by the line! Places with crappy food rarely have a long line. If you want to know what a real scone tastes like, this is the place! Sorry, fair scones, you lose. My London Fog was perfect; however, the chai tasted like a steamer with cinnamon.

Johnny Park

Everytime i go, i hate to wait in the long lineup. I ask myself "does this place really worth this much wait??". Too bad this is almost the only place in victoria to have decent pasteries with cup of tea, coffee or soup...

Nicholas Sébastien

Murchie's is a great place to grab a latte and a treat that never disappoints with a friend. It is usually busy, but chit-chat and company will make the line pass by relatively quickly and give you a decent amount of time to make up your mind on what you want to nibble on, since the selection is really nice, making it difficult to choose. Personally, I recommend the fruit tart, it's a simple, but delicious little luxury that melts in your mouth. Not only that, but if your stomach can't handle too much sweet, this is a safe bet. I am never let down by their london fogs either. The only negative thing I can truly say is that I wish the tea salon was bigger. All in all, it is a great treat, or would make a good staple if you work downtown and have the time for the line. It's worth the wait.

Michaela Starling

A Victoria favourite with a wonderful selection of tea's & delicious desserts made on site. Many to choose from!

Melissa Ratcliff

Amazing tea and sweets, but SUPER busy

Pam B

Love the rasberry tea latte and carrot cake is moist, with cream cheese icing and No raisins!

Joshua Mansfield

Good coffee, great baked goods... always busy.

Mitangi Parekh

Great food and better coffee!

Carl Asuncion

Great place to recharge. Found the place a little messy/dirty but their coffee was on point.

Rachel Ramirez

I've had their afternoon tea before from a friend and was so excited to go here for myself. The shop is beautiful and their tea is wonderful. I will stop here again when I eventually make it back to Victoria.

Edward Power

Great coffee. Great munchies, sandwiches & sweets. Big seating area. We were impressed.

Chuck Thompson

I love the sense of an English shoppe - lots of wonderful teas and coffees. Great café, lovely store with tea pots and beautiful cups and mugs...a fun place to stop for snack while out and about in Victoria.

Michelle Steele

Lovely cafe and bakery. Everything was delicious.

Sami Muhabat

Must try. Their food especially the Almond croissants are the best.

Julian Worker

A place to both buy and taste good teas and coffees, plus healthy snack options.

Christine Petersen

Our traditional stop in Victoria!

Mitzy Grimaldi

Amazing coffee and pastries. The coffee and tea shop next door has the same quality products and great service.

Justyn Ramharrack

Great tasting tea, you could purchase your own unique tea which is a great, and a nice cozy environment to sit inside and enjoy your beverage

Rohan Singh

Enjoy a peek into bygone days with delicious dessert and hot coffee

Tanya

Everything I’ve tried here is fresh and delicious! Their coffee is top notch! Baked goods, sandwiches and cheesecakes are very yummy! Staff is always friendly and polite. Highly recommend!

Katherine Beltran

If you want a place to have good dessert and coffee and tea I highly recommend

Cole Thorsen

Even if you don't drink tea, its worth just walking through this place on your way by.

Jim drums

Non existent Covid 19 restrictions.

David Yule

Great tea selection fits for a British theme city

Otter

Next level fine baked goods and excellent food - they also serve a darned good cup of coffee. The only bad thing I can say is that the order process is awkward and the store interior could be so much more (it's ugly) But the food takes it to five stars for me. Good value, nice staff, and I think very afforable for the quality.

Saleh M

A Fantastic place to be, warm,friendly and welcoming. Loved ???? it ty staff

Roxy Tp

Good sandwiches, busy line up!

Cherie C

I always love tea . So Murchie is great. Reminds me of bygone era. Different from David's tea. I like them too. Murchie sells more traditional types of tea.

Ted Wallbridge

A great place for coffee, tea, espresso and delicious baked goods and lunch items (fresh sandwiches, salads). It can get long lines, but they move fairly quickly and it's worth the wait!

Kristina Rose

Bought tea/goodie and sat outside. Spaced seating. Very nice.

Paul Worsley

Historic cafe The best coffee/tea and cake in town. Great apple strudel, brioches, scones, etc. The light snacks are good too.

Brian Corfield

Ordered the carrot and walnut muffin and coffee. Every dessert and item I saw I could try! Everything looks great. Kudos to the bakers and staff! The muffin looked and tasted delicious. Come early it can get busy.

Claire Mc

If you have not been to a Murchie 's, it's worth a visit. The ambiance is gorgeous and the food is outstanding. Some of the servers are nice, others very quiet.

Ellie R.

Delicious desserts and tea!

JB CHU

Croissant tastes like it's from a magical place. The tart here is so good; it's criminal! One phrase to define the tart, "to die for."

Sarah Kacowicz

Delicious place to eat!! Have a lot of sugar breads and sweet foods, teas and coffees.

Rosane

Great spot for a treat and lovely tea shop.

Chris

Quite good everything, although I'm suspicious about how long the items behind the glass have been there, not sure they're all fresh

Sean Lundy

Largest collection of tea sets I've even come across. If you want a fine China set this would be an excellent place to visit. Massive selection of teas. You can get loose leaf or tea bags. My girlfriend, an avid tea lover, found it difficult to narrow her selection down to just a few. There were simply too many amazing smelling teas! Coffee to buy I found rather disappointing. I've really taken to using my French press lately which means I grind my own beans. The coffee to buy here just didn't come in beans only, it was primarily pre-ground. This makes its way through the metal filter of a French press so I had no choice outside if their standard coffee to buy!

Grant Atwood

Don't forget when you are done having your tea to buy a few boxes for home. Murchie's is the best spot in town!

Kelsey Grmek

Our pumpkin tea lattes were delicious - not too sweet and the perfect amount of spice. The lemon blueberry biscotti is a great addition to any drink. Make sure to purchase some tea to bring home.

annemarie den harder

Little coffee shop with a lot of place to sit down. The pastries are really nice and the coffee tasted good. We returned the next day, but then they had run out of almost all pastries unfortunately.

Jacob Tamman

Good coffee and a nice atmosphere, only downside is that there is often a lineup but I take that as a sign of the quality.

Simon P

Fantastic tea and great food! Try the rum balls!

Azul Hugh

High quality, high price, good selection.

Gayle Brandrick

Fantastic place for Coffee, Tea Lunch or Dessert!

Rick Toews

Nice shop, conviently located next door to Munro's Books. The Rum Balls are not to be missed.

Marion Cumming

I've been enjoying the best Christmas cake ever, baked at Murchie's. It is delectable, holds together - unlike some crumbling cakes - and has a slender topping of delicious marzipan - unlike the traditional oversweet thick marzipan. Congratulations to your chef!

Dwayne Atkinson

Premium teas and pastries. Be prepared to wait in line due to its popularity.

Megan Coburn

I got so lucky with my timing when visiting Murchie's! Late Friday morning, I was able to walk in and wait just a couple of minutes (necessary - SO MANY CHOICES!) before ordering. Every other time I walked by, the line was out the door or close to it! Every little cake and tart and scone I tried was just perfect! The tea was wonderful and served in a nice big pot - plenty to share! Take a look at the "popular times" section of the Google Maps listing if you want a chance of walking straight up to the counter like I did! #letsguide

Tristin Gatey

As a local I'd say this is the best hot chocolate in town. They have a fantastic selection of teas. The raspberry muffin I had today was maybe the best I've ever had!

Mary Kay

Ive come here a couple times though I have lived in Victoria for years, I love their Panna Cotta fruit mix, amazing. The staff are quite friendly. Great positive atmosphere w/o the hustle and bustle, sit back & relax cause I know you'll enjoy it!

Amir Abolhassani

Amazing tea, awesome coffee and must eat pastries. I will return to this place anytime I am in Victoria island. This is 2021 and I am here again, in the probably the best tea place in west Canada. When I think of Victoria island, Murchie’s comes to my mind! ????

John Daly

Your Christmas tea is amazing- I regret that we only bought one tin home with us. I guess we will have to come back for more!

Gordon Williams

Coffee and pastries are excellent but generally dis-interested staff lets them down. Likely jaded due to high volume of one-time tourist customers. Not an uncommon aspect of west coast venues, unfortunately.

Amit Dey

Very classy place for tea and quick lunch.

Dave Turley

This place is OK for lunch or coffee but I personally think there are better lunch spots in Victoria. The staff are very pleasant.

Joyce Lin宛柔

A great selection of the tea. Really love the way the measure the amount of the tea. I ordered a chai latte and I really enjoyed it!

Ron Campbell

Service is great and friendly. Products are delish

Regina Grishko

Visited this place two weeks ago and today, and now it’s one of my favorite places. Service is great especially considering the busyness of this place. Deserts are delicious and prices are liberal)

Paulo Dellanzo

Excellent options of tea and sweet pastries, totally recommendable

Dave Comerchero

Wow, serious tea selection, you can smell tea right out of huge tins, delightful!

Lisa Scott

Was in here today. The Panna cotta aND lavender iced tea were so good. The only complaint is that the glass on the display case was filthy.

Tim Felsky

Got some great tea and tea related gifts while visiting Victoria. Their pasty selection was amazing and I had one of the best Eclairs of my life.

Bud James

A great place to shop!

Devon Boorman

A special Victoria experience. Lots of nice tea with special tea features at the bar each day. Their treats and pastries are diverse and rich. We had the rumball (more of a ball shaped rum moose) and it was rich, creamy, and nicely flavoured. They have nice sandwiches as well, though not many vegetarian options.

Magdalena Wegner-Powala (m-ajka)

I liked place a lot, but it's very disappointing that bruschettas are reheated in microwave :(

Elis Ziegler

Fun place for a huge range of teas and beautiful pastries!

Shay Alde

Lovely interior, delicious selection of baked goods and beverages. Perfect location. The staff are wonderful. It had taken me years to try this place because the crowds were always so thick, but now Isee why that was. I always thought it was just a tourist trap but I couldn't have been more wrong. Go there in the off-season for a delicious breakfast or a coffee and pastry.

Olivia Havens

The girls behind the counter were very nice and everything tasted great. I had a giant chocolate cookie with a hot chocolate, and my mother had a raspberry tart with a hot apple cider. Yum!

T- na

Simply divine! Wonderful selection of savoury items, pastries and cakes. Tried their chocolate mousse truffle cake, which was super yummy and just the right amount of sweetness. Looking forward to going back again! They also sell many tea blends and all things that would pair perfectly with their menu.

John R MacArthur

We've been coming to Murchies for 17 years. The food is normally a fare mark above average. However, today the coffee was almost tasteless and the heavy cream for the scone was whipped to make it go further and so not heavy. These cost cutting measures will weaken even the strongest foundation.

Deepak Sharma

Place give you a old vintage coffee house , come early to grab a table coz there is huge line for it, secondly the coffee is good can’t say much about the food , it’s the same bakery stuff you can get it from any other bakery in town and way better , so if you really a coffee enthusiast jst take a coffee or even buy there own brand coffee beans. :)

Blanca Rivera

The best pumpkin spice latte and cinnamon bun!

Natasa Cecez Sekulic

It is a real treat to spend time in downtown Murchie's.

Jason V.

Wonderful selection of teas, coffee and yummy treats.

Gabriele Milione

Great coffee and great breakfast!There are a lot of lovely desserts to come back and try.

Warren Peterson

We enjoy Murchie's every time we visit Victoria. The coffee is excellent and we like the cool old building. We leave space in our suitcase so we can bring coffee and tea home with us.

Jason Ting

Good selection. Deserts and sandwiches . Lots of seating. Nice staff.

Guy in Victoria

Murchie's is one of the best places to meet up with friends in Victoria. Coffee, tea and snacks are always fresh and the atmosphere is relaxing, especially outside when the weather permits.

Mingyang Wang (mmliar)

Nice place for afternoon tea with some friends. The desert served are tasty.

Hassan Deen

Huge variety of teas available to purchase and a small cafe to buy a selection of pastries and enjoy with a beverage. I wish they had more samples to test as they only had 2 tasting samples.

A Jiwa

Great place to enjoy your afternoon tea, coffee and pastry.

Rosein O'Connor

Had a awesome experience in having tea and sweets in such a lovely tea shop in downtown Victoria. Such a wide range of teas and coffees and variety sweets

Tam H

I love this place. The ambiance, food, store and prices! It is a perfect place to spend some time for a meeting, to relax or chat with bff. The building adds a lot of character to what is already enjoyable

PARK JUNO

One of the best cake & tea place in Victoria. Reason pricing, good quality foods, kind staff!

Ni N.

A desserts haven.

Anne Godlewska

Food and drink are excellent. Wifi is so weak it does not work at all.

Victoria Compton

Where to start on how wonderful it is? Amazing teas, plus the best pastries this side of the Seine - think Laduree level pastries with a Canadian flair. The only negative is the massive crush of people at certain times of day, but the staff does an excellent job moving things along.

Florence McGregor-Foxcroft

Excellent coffee and tea. Great service.

A Cofield

Best fresh hot chocolate! Pastries are AH-MAZING!

Richard

Good selection of teas,excellent pastries,comfortable seating. I will go back

Lynette Meek

Have been purchasing teas, teapots and china mugs at Murchies for over 40 years. My favourite tea is their Library tea, a fragrant blend of green and black tea leaves. The tea shop and bakery are excellent, but for me it is the teas!

Eli Binette

I LOVE Murchie's!!!! My grandma used to bring me here for hot chocolate when I was little (20+ years ago) and I recently went back... The hot chocolate is as good as I remember, and so are the biscotti! Definitely worth going here instead of Starbucks.

Rich Lazar

Amazing tea lattes and pastries. A must stop if you are in Victoria for any amount of time. Lines can get long but it is worth the wait.

David Courtney

Great service, great teas. It's pricey, but you get good quality for the price.

Audrey D Enns

So happy we discovered Murchie’s on our holiday to Victoria! My daughter & I still use our pretty mugs we bought there & were beyond thrilled when we learned a local-to-us tea shop carries Murchie’s teas!!

Karamjeet Singh Kang

Good place for breakfast; lot of choices and plenty of room to sit.

Prakash Sivananthan

Great atmosphere and yummy treats, tea and coffee.

George Ghanem

Good service. Great tasting deserts and specialty coffee.

Owen P

No visit to Victoria is complete with out a stop here. Been poking into this store since I was a child with my grandmother. I was very upset to learn they no longer carry the savoury crisps. I’d give anything for a box of these!

Saeed Alizadeh

I enjoy having my cheese cake. So yummy.... Saeed TripYar

Ed Prior

It's wonderful to have a coffee place that isn't Starbucks. This place is a Victoria icon. There's the coffee counter side where they will serve your coffee in a real mug and your tea in a China pot, all on a pewter tray. On the other side, they sell bulk coffee and tea and gift sets. We didn't try the baked goods, but they looked really good.

M. G.

Little bit of a long line. Overall great treat. We had macaroons on one visit and a marzipan slice with tea on another. Really liked that they served everything on trays. Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy.

Max Verigin

My go-to place for morning coffee and espresso. Absolutely stunning collection of pastries and cakes.

Peter Ehm

Like a Tardis, Murchie's is much bigger on the inside, and takes you back in time. One of the first things you'll notice, apart from there always being a line of eager customers, are the high ceilings. With their painted tin designs lit from the edge, they give the interior a huge sense of space. While it's often busy, there are dozens of tables between the front and rear areas, as well as a few outside when the weather's good - which it often is, in Victoria. I recommend the front window for people-watching in any weather, or the rear windows for some quieter reading or light working. There's a solid selection of sandwiches, for both lunch and breakfast( get there early in the morning for those! )as well as all sorts of treats for dessert. Muffins and scones round out the edibles: always tasty! Both coffee-lovers and tea-takers will find a wide variety of drinks to choose from, and there's literally tons of tea for sale in the other half of Murchie's - worth checking out any time of the year, especially for gifts. The staff are attentive and work hard to keep the line moving, as well as bus the tables. Murchie's is an institution in Victoria and it's a rare day indeed that it's not busy; I've never seen it actually be slow. Groups of five or more might have trouble finding a table without waiting, but long stays aren't discouraged as long as you top up your drinks. Quieter conversation is a given; loud parties of people aren't the norm here, making it the perfect place to kick back and just get to know people.

Grace Kreykenbohm

For years; Thier teas and coffees have always been a favourite. I do though miss thier afternoon high tea service.

Conner Kasten

Great selection of baked goods and beverages! Also, the shop has tons of adorable teasets and accoutrements.

Shannon Soroka

My favorite casual lunch spot in town. Wonderful staff. They use high quality ingredients. Delicious!

Andy Aras

Great selection of quality tea and coffee.

Derek White

I enjoyed my first visit to Murchie's Tea & Coffee. There were other coffee drinkers, no surprise, people buying snacks to go, police people grabbing coffee, and dog catchers chasing a dog in circles around the block. :) The coffee was good too.

Emily W

Always busy but the food and beverages are amazing. LOVE the macarons. They also have breakfast/lunch things to enjoy.

Sandy Beaman

The best source for loose teas. Try the UVA Ceylon. Then have a pot of tea and a scone. Terrific.

Edward Ross (Edward_YYJ)

Best desserts in town, wide selection of teas, and even the coffee is good.

Ken Shear

Our go to Cafe when visiting Victoria. Great coffee and treats, prices are reasonable.

Brad Henry

One of our favorite coffee houses in Victoria. Fantastic line up of baked goods.

tina francis

Great selection of teas, bad cappuccino, huge tasteless muffins, very ordinary pastries, Long lineups. Sorry not a great place

Mike Pfleger

Good coffee, chai, etc. No vegan options.

Cathy Moore

Friendly staff, nice variety of teas (and some coffees) and a variety of products pertaining to hot (and sometimes cold) beverage drinks made it fun exploring the store. They also have an adjoining beverage/food counter that has great offerings.

Rodrigo Feracini

Good coffee and pastries. There's also a the shop beside the cafe. There's a lot of seating but it was still hard to find one. You should try to Victoria Fog, it's great! There’s also a variety of sandwiches and pies to try if you feel like having something savoury.

Mindalynn Frelick

The best biscotti I've ever had. Keep it up.

THECpt PHOON

My wife and I went here for lunch and it didn't disappoint! We both got hot chocolates and a sandwich (The Portofino and the Barcelona) all were delicious! The shop offers an array of desserts and warm drinks. The place was busy, but we were able to find seating. There is also a store front that sells tea and coffee merchandise.

Peter El-Nahas

Nice as usual and very busy. We always enjoy that place.

Emma Barker Sharp

Delicious sandwiches, baked goods and drinks. This place has been a staple for my family for decades. I love having and gifting their teas too.

Ronald Schouten

Wish they could keep the place cleaner. Always seems so chaotic. But otherwise good food and a quintessential Victoria stop.

Julia Inkster

Had a sparkling tea lemonade - very tasty on a hot day.

Patrick O'Keeffe

A classic, Victoria cafe and must visit for anyone new. They carry a nice variety of baked goods, desserts and light snacks along with great teas and coffees. A welcome interior with friendly staff located along historical Government street.

Taylor

I LOVE Murchie’s loose teas and scones. I’ve been here multiple times throughout the year and now I’ve become an online customer since I am trying to reduce how much I go out. But PLEASE stop working with Loomis Express for BC orders. They are horrific. I don’t think they actually deliver packages.

Kent Peterman

Superb tea I've been drinking it for years and it never disappoints

lee lai

Please making sure your staffs wear mask specially they are taking orders and also make our drinks. Visit on Saturday afternoon and my server DIDN'T wear a mask, will not come back if you don't care about public health During the pandemic.

Patricia F

Wow! If you love tea and coffee, you'll love the selection here!!! What a beautiful, well organized shop. All the tea and coffee accessories are here :) try the eclairs, you won't be disappointed. 10/10 I'll be back ????????

Tiffanie Chan

I give the customer service an A+! Everything looks so pretty and tastes so delicious!

Decor Abbotsford Painting

Love going to Murchies for tea. Great baked goods and nice sandwiches.

Maria Mainart

This place is insane for tea lovers, the mugs are extraordinary, felt like buying everything, hard to resist. There's free samples as well.

Joel Klassen

Espresso based drinks are awful. Way too hot, extremely weak and watery. If my experience was any indication of their average product, then I say stay away. If you like coffee (not Starbucks), go to Discovery or Habit.

Jennifer Dellacroce

It is not easy to find real iced tea in the Pacific Northwest. Here they'll make you a nice, refreshing iced tea brewed from real tea. Perfect place to stop and get refreshed while wondering the streets of Victoria.

Chris D

Great location and a beautiful storefront with enjoyable coffees and teas too bad the cakes are not at par. Better cakes are sold at save on food for a fraction of the price. But what shocked me was the amateurish staff, my crème brûlée got scooped out of the “display plate” and tossed in a small soup cardboard container, just looked like vomit for a 5$+ this is distasteful

Doug Blackie

Tends to trade on their name and target tourists. Poor service, dirty cutlery and chipped cups made our last visit less than rewarding. Tea store has some interesting features.

Amin Aghaee

The variety of teas, fresh cakes and coffees is so high, you will love it

Sabby Sidd

No place better for sandwiches, pastries, desserts and baked stuff.

Ms S

We love this place so much that not only do we stock up whenever we are in town, we also order online to tide us over. Their teas are amazing fragrant blends that are full of flavour.

Cory Schreyer

Fresh breakfast. Awesome tea/coffee. Very reasonable pricing. Hidden gem

Jon Pye

Stopped in for a latte and it was very good. Good looking selection of baked goods and some tasty looking sandwiches, too.

Alan Harder

This is one of my favourite places to visit. It gets a little busy during tourist season, but it's worth the wait.

Clive Gorman

Okay coffee served at molten lava temperatures. There are better places such as Cafe Fantastico.

L C

Nice little shop area, the tea was quite lovely. Definitely a must visit while in Victoria.

Regis Denefle

Beautiful pastries in this old-school coffee, tea and pastries shop. Looks like quality products. I had Avery tasty raisin danish. The wait was pretty long today, to order and to get the coffees.

Reza ashtiani

It is very nice place for cafe, tea and sweets. But in the entrance you feel some smell from its kitchen area which is not very pleasing. But experience of being here is great

Eddie Ng

Great scone and drinks. Lots of tea options.

Kiana Shalix

If you're new to town or just visiting, this place is an absolute must. The teas and desserts are delicious and if you like the flavor you tried, they sell the teas in house for you to take home!

Colin Cowan

Great coffee and good selection of food at a reasonable price. Friendly helpful staff despite them being constantly busy.

Rob Witcher

A Victoria institution! There is always a delicious selection of sandwiches, treats, and a huge selection of interesting teas. Great place for brunch, lunch or an afternoon snack.

Greg Hedrick

Lots of tea all over the place. If they dont have it, I doubt you could find it elsewherr.

Dawn Budney

Amazing! Soooo much goodness and fun. A must see. AND look for th e fairy doors!

Luke Ratzlaff

Great service, though sometimes busy. Large seating area inside. Great tea selection.

Ian Lloyd

Great selection of coffee, teas and deserts. Good small meals are available. Weekend and afternoon tea is served in their tea room. Shop has everything tea and coffee

Dominic Quin-Harkin

Tea and scone, cream and jam $10! Let's see... Enjoy this or pay god knows how much at a certain hotel, for a certain high tea... I'll take Murchies any day of the week. Their own afternoon blend, delish. Those scones are fluffy, soft, and just melt in your mouth. And their tea bags and merchandise are really affordable, make great gifts. It's a must see in Victoria.

Jennie Marshall

Love this place. Great tea selection. Great food. Nice ajoining shop. Coffee selection is good as well. Cosy and spacious. Worth the stop!

Rachel Capon

We love stopping in at Murchie's Tea when we are visiting downtown. The treats are delicious and there are lots of cozy corners for chats with friends.

Tina Brogna

If your a Tea lover, your in for a delightful surprise. You can order just about any types of blends from almost any country. Portions are average, but very good quality meats and cheeses to choose from. All bread is homemade. The prices for a typical lunch ranges from around $12-16 dollars.

Sloan Sink

Super tasty food and great staff:)

Aidan Kennedy

Too many teas to count! Decision making is always difficult in this place. The food is all superb. Every time I think of tea; I'm reminded of how amazing the scones are at Murchie's.

Alona H

Nice place with delicious food. Sandwiches are the best

Judy

Very nice store. Bought a cup and saucer reasonably priced. Coffee and food good but expensive.

Shweta Narwade

Love the tea selection, layout is very pretty, cakes are awesome - My favorite is gateaux Munchies....the place can be very crowded at times so be prepared to wait in the lines

Julie M

Lovely lunch and baked goods and lots of sitting room

vivian montgomery

Murchie's is one of my favorites places to go as a lover of tea. But, I really wish they would work on the atmosphere it has sadly gone m down hill over the years... freshen it up, throw in some plants. And the music that is play is ridiculous. They should be playing classical and jazz not the theme from star wars. You want to set a mood, give this beautiful piece of history a wow factor.

Peter Jewesson (Dr. J)

A classic. Great tea, great scones with b/j and very reasonable prices. Beats the big box competitors. Enjoy!

Eduardo Loos

World-famous for their teas and coffee, Murchie's is a great place any time of the year!

Aswathy Suresh

A great place to hang out with a friend or to catch up over done business talk. Love their caramel macchiato!

Jessie Kenk

Cute atmosphere, great selection of drinks and desserts. Delicious sandwiches. Always great service.

Cameron Lowell

Stopped by for a scone and a coffee. The scone was fluffy, warm and buttery and very nice. The coffee beans they use are not great and I regretted ordering a drip, perhaps their lattes are better. The feel of the place is clean but very commercial and a tourist hotspot. Don't expect the small local vibe here. Overall it's fine but I'd go elsewhere in the future.

Jolene

Another great Victoria institution. I have never been disappointed when I went for tea at murchies. All there wonderful deserts and food are on display and all I want to do is have one of everything.

Sandy Richardson

Another bakery delight...fruit crumble and chairs latte

Sean S

Great service and atmosphere. Croissant and shortbread cookies were awesome.

Angela S

An affordable place to have "high tea" with friends/family. I personally enjoy their selection of black teas a lot -- I highly recommend the Diamond Jubilee blend!

Veronica Green

Fantastic place for fantastic desserts, watch out for people having foodgasms

D'Arcy Mann

Fantastic tea blends, classy metal serving trays, friendly knowledgeable staff, and decent prices

Janet Courtney

The food is always delicious here! It often very busy but the line moves quickly. Staff are very helpful.

Al Pirani

Great atmosphere and selection.

Laura Parce

Delightful, busy tea shop and cafe. More options in tea choices than we can get in the US. Wonderful Tea Latte.

BW Fritzler

Famous Murchies! Good pastries and sandwiches in a welcome ambience for dining alone or with a friend. It's a popular place so expect a line up at the counter. Breakfast, lunch or coffee break recommended.

928 noob sauce

Old world charm and near everything. This place is in the heart of Victoria on government street. Their hot chocolate is amazing and they have a selection of freshly made pastries and sandwiches that will blow your socks off. There's also a store linked to it that sells premium coffee and tea as well as tea sets and other stuff. It's also near munroe's books, top 3 book stores in the WORLD, and a whole bunch of awesome bars like bard and banker or a famous local chocolate manufacturer Rogers chocolate.

V G

I like to drink coffee here, very nice interior. Lovely staff.

Yana R

Lots of options of pasterries and sweets. And food coffee. Quite busy but it's rated well I'm sure that's why

Evalyn Combes

Such a great place to come and grab a nice hot beverage while walking around downtown Victoria. They have to most delicious pastries and sweets. 10/10 recommend

Merilin Sikk

Busy and buzzing. Finding a seat might be a struggle but tea and coffee and cake is exceptional!

Amelia Bedelia

Great tea! Just don’t order the citrus iced tea - it’s full of sweetener. The carrot cake wasn’t that great. At least the prices are reasonable. I did go back multiple times just for the tea.

Kirsten Boyd

Down to earth coffee shop in a sea of hipster cafes. The chai lattes are great and you can get them in a number of flavours. A Victoria classic. Always busy.

Lorena Castaneda

Great pastry, coffee and tea. The ambience for drinking tea and working is wonderful Will come back

Cathy Wu

I call to order a cake. The one who picked up my phone is very rude!

Greg Koning

Delicious. What else is there to say.

Mat Chan

Right at the heart of downtown Victoria is this place. It is very large on the inside with decent seating area. There's a steady line throughout the day with peaks at lunch and during midday. Great for a coffee, light snack, or lunch. They serve pastries, sweets, sandwiches, paninis, sausage rolls, pasta salads, potato salads, and a wide selection of coffees and teas. It's kind of a "something for everyone" type of place. The sausage roll with the homemade Dijon mustard was actually quite tasty. Would recommend as a quick stop if you are shopping in Victoria and looking for somewhere to relax.

John Mychael

Look for old world charm and elegance in the coffee shop. The food is all very good. Browse the adjoining shop. You will find everything tea and coffee there.

MoCuTz TheBarber

Prince Charles tea is all you need

Dave C

Didn't have their full pastry selection available at opening, were short staffed to handle the morning rush, didn't handle the line properly and forced several guests who were waiting to leave the line.

Melanie Pinto

Little birdies eating my crumbs. Best almond croissant I’ve had. Tis’ a good day indeed

Simply Anon

Very cool cafe with HUGE interior, fantastic food and great selection of desert, very good coffee and the tea selection is unmatched

Caitlyn NK

Lots of great gifts and nice takeout drinks. Their 1864 tea is marvelous.

Gery Fung

Always a must visit whenever I come to Victoria. The sandwiches are amazing and there is a wide selection of pastries which all taste amazing. The prices are all very reasonable too and the staff very friendly and professional

Leo C.

Always friendly service. One of the oldest tea rooms in Canada!

Joseph Crapo

Hard to beat a mug (bowl) of Murchie's hot chocolate around the holidays.

Caitlin C

Wonderful teas and coffees. Try a Victoria Fog with a tasty pastry or macaron.

Renee Webster

The loveliest cafe experience. The ideal cafe for those who truly love an authentic and lovely cafe experience. Reminded me of cafe experiences I’ve had in Europe which is so lovely. Also they have many varieties of teas that are great. And a lot of food and breakfast and dessert options. The croissants are fresh and wonderful also.

Stefan Knott

They forgot to provide me with a mug for my pot of tea. That’s a first! And I ordered green tea and they gave me black. The tea was bagged and not loose leaf, which is disappointing. Otherwise, friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere, tasty bacon and egg scone and attractive silver trays.

Debbie Gorsalitz

Victoria fog was delicious. Blueberry danish was heaven!

Joseph McGrath

This is a must visit place for any visitor. The shop has a wonderful range of teas to buy.

Luke Thompson

Wonderful and friendly service. Excellent food, coffee, and tea. I highly recommend the black currant scone with black currant jam.

Milli WB

Overpriced and crowded but at the same time, charming and quintessentially Victorian. If you're okay with waiting some time and eating relatively mediocre pastry in a noisy environment, this is the place for you.

L.A. D.

Delicious scone and chai!

Jessica Stein

One of my favourite places to go for lunch or for coffee. Great sandwiches and a dangerously delicious selection of pastries and cakes. Raspberry temptation tea lattes are delicious. Picked up a chocolate frenzie cake for my birthday this year and it was really yummy. (You can buy whole cakes as well as getting slices to eat at lunch.) Seating is plentiful, which is good because it is always crowded.

Tana Walz

Great, bold, flavorful coffee and lattes. We did not have any food here, but it all looked amazing. You can get anything from sandwiches, to desserts, to whole cheesecakes, and cookies the size of your face.

Jamie Lee

We love this place for their tea, pastries, and food. It's a perfect place to sit down and rest your feet after walking around downtown Victoria. Their price is very reasonable, considering the experience, taste and location. It's a good place to chill either alone or in a group. The cafe is attached to the tea shop, which is a nice place to tour.

M Jeb Clark

FANTASTIC COFFEE SHOP AND BAKERY. BEST SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM. WORTH THE DRIVE IF YOU LIVE OUT OF TOWN

Elanor Eason

Great treats and great staff too. They are busy but not too busy to help when you need it. Thanks so much.

Phil Par

Disappointed with the product knowledge of the tea store employee at this Murchie's. I was informed that English Afternoon Loose Tea had all Ceylon tea leaves, which is what I was looking for. However, after my purchase I found out that it is a blend of two teas. I wish the employee, who seemed experienced enough, had better knowledge of the product. This review is for the tea-store adjacent to the tea and pastry side (which is nice).

Siamak Sanati

Great chefs!! Cakes are very good. Service not! Very slow line up, inefficient payment system. Is not a place for an in- and- out coffee.

Alan Bennett

Excellent tea selection and a surprisingly good cup of joe and breakfast and lunch fare.

Val Rukhaylo

Wow, what a fantastic place. Great beverages and fresh pastries and cakes. Very original and rustic, great place to visit by locals and tourists.

Robert Thomas

Fabulous tea selection and a tearoom to rest after a day exploring the city. Great desserts as well.

Dave Neal

Fancy schmancy Murchie's and it's extra charge for almond or soy milk - there are better coffee shops near by that don't charge for dairy alternative milks

gultash singh

I’ve only been there once but the coffee over there is very good and the environment is also very good.

Geoff Frost

Great tea at good value. Only complaint is the service: the single till for such a popular store is insufficient, leads to long lines, and time pressured staff that inevitably make errors with your orders. That said the service is tolerable given the quality of product.

Zeke News

My grandmother used to buy tea at Murchie's from the 1940s to late 80s. We have always had a tin of some kind of Murchie's tea in the cupboard.

OBAX

I loved my experience at murchies with the nice employees to the wonderful selection of tea and teapot

Forrester

Iced Americano was excellent, wouldn't recommend the liquid sugar though.

Christopher Watts

Hadn't been to Murchie's in a long time. My wife and I were looking for something late afternoon to celebrate new business. I decided on a classic tea and a current scone (warmed with jam and cream cheese); my wife chose the creme brulee. Delighted with both offerings. Scone was light, flakey, heated to perfection, with just the right sort of jam. Waiter came by to offer to refill the pot (nice touch). So pleased I went back the next morning for coffee and a grilled Monte Cristo sandwich. Can't be beat. Choose the back (carpeted) room which is quieter and has more comfy chairs. Great location in downtown Victoria.

Scott G

Awesome tea selection with delicious sandwiches and freshly baked desserts. Be prepared to wait as this is a popular destination. When you finish your tea, wander the tea shop and see the many locally blended teas.

Gordin Warner

A classic in downtown Victoria. Get a book at Munro's then go next door for tea and pastries.

larry loebig

Great selection of tea and coffee. Wide selection of pastry. Make your own high tea experience.

Anthony Francisco

Coffee and tea were good, and bought some for home later in. Loss of a star because their strawberry cheesecake was just okay, very subtle in flavor and a bit pricey for what it was. Coffee was good but nothing too special, again a bit pricey for what it was. No latte art but that's not really a big deal for me, I know it is for some people. I probably wouldn't go back unless my friends wanted too.

Jeffery Chen

The line was long, the cashier forgot that I didn’t want milk in the tea (probably because it was busy), but the coffee beans were pretty cheap! And the space itself is very cool.

Jed Reynolds

Lots of pastry selection. Good coffee.

Yeeto 19

Cool environment. Didnt have any of the product so i am reviewing based on the building

JCTJR98

The food and service are amazing. I wish we had one in Seattle. Watch out Veggie Grill.

Mikey Wilson

Always such a nice place to go with family and decorative/tasty food

Philip Schram

Best tea and yummy cakes in town. Tea selection is tremendous. Coffee as well. Also has sandwiches etc.

Adelaide Gariepy

Would not reccomend going here if you have any kind of allergies. Staff have ZERO knowledge on what's in what. Nobody knew what was gluten free. I had to wait 5 mins for the cashier to call someone and even the person she called had no idea what what going on. Super unsatisfied and you'd expect a "higher end" place to have knowledgable staff and have more options for people with allergies. Won't be coming back ever again

James Campbell

Located right in the middle of Victoria's downtown, this was a great spot to grab tea before dinner. Plenty of seating, and quick service!

Jeremy Wekell

Murchie's is a Victoria must. I love the coffee, tea and snacks. When I visit, I make a point of getting breakfast there. The retail tea selection is amazing.

Kevin Davies

Amazing how big it is. Large selection of baked goods, great tea, very crowded though.

Sue McCaskill

Great tea and coffee, and great service! Go there once a week for their yummy Raspberry Temptation!

Megha Thomas

We visited this place after hearing that the Queen visits this place during her visits to Victoria! We are big tea drinkers and are always looking to try new things. We tried the hot apple cider (which was the best I’ve ever tried) and the murchies afternoon tea which is they’re own blend of black and green tea (we didn’t add cream or sugar to it but it’s to you’re liking) and we tried they’re desserts, now due to us visiting close to closing time we only got macaroons which were so soft and flavorful, that we went back and picked up whatever they had left in the display! If you’re visiting Victoria, Murchies is a definite place to visit!

Christian Scagliati

Awesome food.... it gets busy but it has a quick staff... if you are a tea lover thats your place.!!

Deanna Simms

Very cozy. Great staff. Very busy all the time. Super relaxed for coffee and a snack or you can definitely have a proper "tea" with royal family treatment along with the silver platter. So much love for this little gem.

Olivia Munday

Many different delicious drink and food options. Everything isade fresh and locally. Some of tjeor tea and coffee blends are only available at this specific location.

M Ping

I love Murchie's tea collection and its history. I restocked on my favourite apricot tea (try Orchard Twist). For today's visit in the tea salon/cafe we tried the Victoria Fog and Murchie's Medley and a fruit tart. The tart was crunchy and crumbly, totally loved it. I've tried other baked treats on their menu but since I went late they didn't have a lot to choose from. The Victoria Fog was dissapointing though, too watery and very dilute. Although my Victoria Fog was warm and aromatic, I wish it was a bit more hot.

Sara Tabet

Good dessert options, I usually get the tarts or the éclairs. Would be nice if they made the chocolate éclair with a yellow custard filling though. Try out their Earl Grey tea Latte.

NeoCJay Carlos Junior

Really tasteful latte, the best in Victoria. You can buy their coffee also. It's a spacious place so you won't be taking your coffee standing. The amount of spots they have available can handles high volume of customers pretty easy. Highly recommended.

Maranda Nielson

This is such a cute place to get coffee, tea, or a yummy treat while in Victoria. It is in a beautiful, old building. They also have a really great gift store attached to the shop where you can buy any tea you could ever want. The coffee and treats were delicious. I will be coming back to Murchie's the next time I come to Victoria!

Alex Farneti

Nice place and good pastries not only for a tea in the afternoon, but also for a classic breakfast with cappuccino in the morning. Perfect location

Dilip Kumar J

Their collection of teas is the best! Please try their Jasmine Harmony or the Hazelnut flavour. They had seasonal flavours as well - The Christmas Tea. Also, they have interesting collection of sandwiches and pastries.

jim drake

Great place to get your drink on

Chris Wyatt

Food is delicious. Nice atmosphere for eating

Chris Stanley

Great desert as always, however the place is looking worn and tired. It is the same paint job as 20 years ago. Stains on the walls, layer of dust on the display cabinets, cobwebs on the light fixtures, black buildup in the silicone beads on the display glass. Needs a major reno and life brought back to the building. But like I said food is very good. Just looking run down and not a Victoria Pillar.

Matthew Magnifico

Great place to have a nice cup of tea or pick up a gift

Masha Jugovic

Such a cute café with lots and lots of sitting space to choose from. Also, darn those delicious desserts they make you stare at while you wait in line to order. They always get me... Highly recommended!

Laura C

Absolutely adored it here! The environment is super fun, the desserts and coffees are AMAZING. If you're down town Victoria you have to stop in for an afternoon coffee or the Victoria fog!

Connor Kennedy

Service was quick and staff was more than charming! Food and drink were excellent.

Emerald Kerschner

Really great menu and delicious tea. Fair warning though while the food is fair price, but the gift shop is not

Mark Pope

Fantastic sustenance, along with some of the best sweets around. And of course, the tea is superb.

Michael Owens

I have visited Murchies Victoria location and mail ordered their teas for over three decades. I have thoroughly enjoyed their products and service; always.

Tanis Abuda

A nice spot for a cup of tea or coffee and a treat. Highly recommend.Very popular so sometimes hard to find a table especially if you are a large group. Also it is right along the tourist strip so it can be overcrowded at times.

jacqueline L

This is always a go to whenever we visit. Breakfast, tea and pastries are all amazing.

Mike Gibson

Tea drinkers paradise.....plus some coffees of course. Relax with a lovely drink of tea of any flavour imaginable and enjoy a slice of cake.

Kimberly Cook

Murchie's used to be amazing. Not so much anymore. In fairness, it was quite busy, with a line up and the staff seemed ill prepared and ill trained to deal with it. Our party had a simple order. Scones and tea. The tables were all dirty and we had to clear and clean one ourselves. When we got our order, my scone had not been heated as requested. I took it back and asked if they could heat it for me and the girl put her finger up without saying anything like "I'm busy" and walked away. So I stood waiting for someone to help me and when they finally did (5 mins later), they put my scone in the microwave and walked away. I heard the microwave stop, but no one pulled my scone out and I waited another 5 mins. I finally asked a server if they could please grab my scone and they looked at me with a blank stare and then pulled it out if the microwave. I said thank you and she never spoke a word to me. When I returned to my table the rest of my party had finished. My tea had gone cold and even heated up, the scone tasted like it was stale. I used to love this place. Not sure I will return.

Yiqun Chen

Nice and large. It has most things you need for a cup of tea

Maleeha M.

Cute tea cafe! Amazing coffee & tea. Delicious in house bakery items! A must visit when in town!

Nick Anderson

Everything here is amazing from coffee to cheesecake

Tamara Mize

The best flavors! their sandwiches, drinks and desserts are amazing. And if tea is your thing this is the spot!

Paul Cunnington

The best coffee shop in Victoria. Great coffee, tasty snacks and delicious pastries. Staff are unfailingly friendly and the seating is Covid friendly.

Kiffer Card

I’m a big fan of their sandwiches. I like to get a sandwich and take it down to the harbour and eat it there. Nice afternoon lunch.

Electra Brontos

Love the vibes here and they make a fabulous London Fog! Wish they had some vegan treats to go with my tea though!

Dave Critchley

Great place to get tea and some treats. Nice atmosphere, staff are friendly and awesome. -1 For seeing a mouse. +1 cause it was cute

Barbara Greenfield

Great atmosphere, good selection of China wear tea pots and cups.

Joseph Willson

Great place for coffee and a snack yet be prepared to wait, always busy...

Tavia Cui

Yummy Tiramisu my favorite in the town.

Keira Klose

It’s a whole other world walking into Murchie’s staff is super nice and willing to help. One of the best creme brûlée’s I’ve ever had. The ice tea is to die for. You get your money’s worth!

Derek Herman

There is no changing table or place to change a baby in the men's restroom. Very surprising, had to change my baby on the floor.

William

I have been visiting Murchie's since I was a little boy and it has always been a special visit. The tea, coffee, pastries, and specials are always incredible. Plus the cakes... They are legendary. A wonderful place to meet a friend and hang out, to read a book alone, or to grab a coffee on the go.

Paula J

Always a great experience. Great food & beverages with a bright & airy seating area in the back. Like the tea or coffee blend you're drinking? Pop into the tea shop (no need to go outside, they're attached) and get some to make at home. They also carry a great selection of gifts.

Dmitry Berezhnoy

Nice place with good selection of pastries and tea. Not a coffee place though.

cha mekke

This cafe/bakery is popular with tourists, but it's also a favourite getaway for many locals. Their tea lineup is superb and a pot of tea here is great value. In terms of savoury offerings, their breakfast scones are excellent as are their sandwiches -- especially recommend the (vegetarian) Greek. All their pastries are good, but my go-to is their bread pudding. Yes, it doesn't look or sound exciting, but the bread pudding never fails to wow anyone that I can persuade to try it. There's a perpetual queue but it moves quickly and the staff are friendly, patient and efficient. Murchies is a Victoria institution -- justifiably!

Hallam P.

Wow! This place is as good as the reviews say. The tea is absolutely lovely. The tea lattes were so rich and creamy, not overly sweet and atomic. Great flavour to go with the food. Better deal than high tea and you get to pick what you want. The cheesecake was very good so was the creek brûlée. The macaroons were on point. The only place I tried with better macaroons is Thomas Keller’s bouchon bakery in NYC. The macaroons at murchies reminded me of those.

Debby Fernandez

Enormous amount of tea and coffee selections and paraphernalia to purchase and the same for their eating/drinking menu! Great atmosphere and quality of items to eat and buy. Definitely worth the visit and bringing visitors to the place.

Alexandra Kitson

Had the Victoria Fog latte and it was really good. Just make sure to take the tea bags out or it's too strong towards the end.

Fahmad Parvaiz

Great cafe, great tea, but very long lines, not the best desserts and no table service.

Elise Barrie

Massive collection of teas, coffees, fine china and unique tea-themed gifts!! If you like tea, this is a dream location for you! The gift shop is just huge! Their cafe can sometimes have a long line up, but it is more than worth the wait. Scrumptious desserts, delicious drinks and tasty savoury items. Service is outstanding by the staff and it is always clean and tidy! Excellent wheelchair accessibility in both the gift shop and cafe. Don't forget to grab a free tea sample at the front of the gift shop!

John Witchell

So where do 4 Brits off a cruise liner go for coffee in Victoria? It has to be Murchies. Very popular with locals and do good coffee and cake. The shop has some really good items too.

Travis Davidson

Always phenomenal. My wife and I always stop in when we are in Victoria. I tried their hot apple cider, with whipped cream, of course. It is phenomenal. My wife is into tea. She is a big fan of their number 10. Their sandwiches and desserts are simply delectable. Worth a stop every time.

Gemma K

Everything here is delicious, the tea, the pastries, the sandwiches! It's such a beautiful building and there's so much to look at. I love Murchies, it is definitely a must see in Victoria, a well loved part of the city.

Remus Mars

Best tea/coffee house in the city by far! The only place you could go for both Viennese style kaffee und kuchen AND English style teatime. Everything is high quality and the service is fast. Murchies never disappoints!

Yum O

Best bakery I've ever been!!

Karanvir Singh

The staff here is very sweet and welcoming. Very relaxing coffee shop/bakery, lots of space and seating.

Temius Weilyme

Murchies combines a beautiful Victorian aesthetic with modern sensibilities. Their tea blends are fantastic and their edibles divine. Especially lovely is their panna cotta. In the heart of downtown life, it's easily accessed and very popular with tourists and locals alike.

Branden Heit

Great tea and treats in a classy environment

Mike Luke

Good coffee great tea and friendly service.

Nikki Warnock

Really busy but had delicious lattes and soup. Many options of little desserts.

Jeremy Hannaford

This is definitely one of the corner stones of downtown Victoria. The fact it took so long for the brand to come to the mainland is ridiculous. The tea is delicous and bountiful with selection. The Murchies Medley tea you can get is a delicous drink with vanilla and caramel. Along with hot chocolates and coffees, this massive tea shop is something you need to see when visiting Victoria!

Scott F. Thompson

It's pretty good. Definetly 3 star coffee. The sounds like coffee dude around the corner really is better.

Allan Miller

It's my go to place for lunch or coffee. We send guests there for breakfast rather than cooking for them. Historic. Great staff. If you need help ask them to carry your food to your table. Good gift shop. They will ship tea and coffee orders and other gifts. ACCESSIBLE entry for wheelchairs and scooters. Elevator to accessible toilets in the lower level, although they're a bit cramped. Ramp inside on the gift shop side for a change in floor level.

Nisrine Banna

Super cute tea cafe. Different seating areas, different kinds of tea and coffee. I absolutely love this place

Uyen Nguyen

Great place to come for afternoon tea and dessert. A must visit when you come to Victoria.

Chris G

Great small coffee shop off the main street. The offer small food items along with the coffee.

Scott Cameron

The dessert was dry, and the staff seemed less interested in a good experience than they did years ago.

stuart whiteworth

Nice place to have a hot chocolate and something from the bakery,

Happy wuslzla

I ordered blue berry tea first time and realized that it was great choice. Their cake is always amazing and fresh. The customer service is wonderful. All staffs are friendly and kind. They always make me happy. Thank you!

DANA PANKOWSKY

Pastries are a bit too sweet, but they have a good array of teas.

Cindy Tang

What a nice heritage tea merchant place, the bakeries are delicious and reasonably. Highly suggest you try their storm watcher tea if you like a strong black tea.

Roberta MacLaren

Good social distancing in coffee area.

Nickie P.

Love this place. Reasonable price and lovely environment.

Martin Hryniewiecki

Very classy and I love the way they serve the order. Attention to details really adds to the overall experience

Natasha Love

AMAZING!!! - one word but tells a lot :)

Gary T

Excellent tea and very helpful staff make this historical store a fun shopping experience for all tea lovers. I love watching the tea getting measured in the antique scales. I recommended the floral teas. I find Murchies to do a particularly good job with these.

Bryan Dwyer

Actually worth navigating the crowds. Nice place for a coffee date.

Alex Downton

Delicious baked goods! Coffee was great too. Feels super fancy being served on a silver tray.

Ken Yu

Happy time set I would come back again. Come taste and experience yourself.

Yeva Mattson

This is my absolute favourite place for tea; Either to have a cup in the cafe or take it home. Their cafe desserts are also super tasty. Would reccomend for any tea lover

Carter Richardson

Vancouver Island's oldest manufacturer of tea and coffee. All of my family has to visit the store when they come out to see me. When they can't make it out to see me, I end up shipping large quantities of tea to them. Absolutely a must visit for anyone who loves a quality tea or coffee.

Milton Cabrera

Beautiful baked goods, desserts, teas and coffee drinks

Alexandra Didden

Very neat and authentic café located on government street. Their tea lattes are definitely something you have to try!

Dan Kerr

A Victoria institution. Murchie's has surprisingly reasonable prices for a spot so associated with tourists. We like to come for their good, morning coffee and pastries.

julien capraro

great selection of teas, choice of food and vibrant atmosphere

David McPherson

This is a tea drinker's paradise. The sections are fabulous and the staff are very knowledgable. The lunch menu and dessert offerings are a little pricy but they are delicious. We look forward to visiting Murchie's every time we visit Victoria.

Ross M

There is better coffee in Victoria, yes. But the food and tea here is superb, the atmosphere is old-school charming, and the service great. Feels like it probably hasn't changed since the 1950s... in the good way.

Roy Bradfield

Covid measures in place. No in restaurant dining. Great coffee and snacks at a decent price.

Joann Strasbourg

Great place for tea. Lots of merchandise for myself or gifts. Service is exceptional.

Jill Harvey

Most unique tea store I've ever been to.

Caitlin Beresford

Great tea selection (and coffee) for those enthusiasts!

Rob C

Consistently rude customer service. Been here several times over the years and it’s always the same experience, unfortunately.

J Parker

We always come here when we are in Victoria. My wife had a sweetheart latte, which she said was dessert in a cup. My late with almond milk was perfect. The rum ball was rich & decadent.

Magnus Padilla

Ordered 10 items. Some sweet and some savory. The display cases showcase the food wonderfully and the the staff do a great job in keeping a crazy line moving smoothly. Oh right! The food. 9 out of 10. Everything was delectable and, amazingly, reasonable in price. Nine gold medals and one pretty terrible item, in my humble opinion, means this place is solid gold.

Z D

Amazing cakes. Worth every dollar they charge.

Olivia Francis

I visited Murchie’s Tea & Coffee after hearing it had been around for a long time. The spot smelled beautifully of tea, and I loved every tea that I tasted! They offer seasonal teas and the recommendations from the knowledgable staff were delicious as well. If you enjoy black teas, you definitely have to visit!

Scott Richardson

A large variety Desserts, Coffee and Teas. Very nice atmosphere. A great place to visit if you are touring around Victoria.

Sandeep Dharwar

Loved the hot chocolate and creme brulee. Totally recommend it!!

Steve Gudgin

Great spot for a coffee and a pastry.

Adhara Hodgson

Nice atmosphere, their baked treats looked nice. The one I had was good. My chai latte was nothing exciting but was luke warm when I received it. Other coffees from our group were fine.

Susan Irwin

Great food, long line ups though

M K

Nice variety of coffees, teas, and desserts, with large seating area. Not really comfortable enough to sit and read, but good for a brief stop.

SpaceK Cw

Demand a 15% tip when we brought our drink and snack paying with our card. This something Tim’s Horton doesn’t do. Won’t back until COVID is over.

john smith

Went to the one in hillside mall. I bought a Danish and the paper was stuck to the bottom side. Tried peeling it off but came in small amounts leaving paper behind. Could not get it all off. Threw Danish away. Not a professionally baked item or it sat out to long. The one downtown is way better and the staff a lot more friendly.

Alistair Mason

Coffee was strong and really packed a caffeine punch. Pastries were lovely and the staff were very friendly. Seating was nice and there was quite a bit of it in comparison with other places nearby, so less worrying about not getting a seat while you wait in line.

Susanne Szabo

Fantastic! A bit of a wait to get to the front of the line, but the teas and treats were so delicious! Especially appreciated the sugar-free options, one of the members of our party had dietary limits, and she loved the mousse.

Creature94 Space

Racist Cashier server. Won't be back here for very long time.

Doug Tam

Always cute and with great customer service. The store next door has a great selection of tea and tea sets

Rhonda Morton

If you go to Victoria Murchirs is a must. Great coffee and pastries.

R

Great pastries and scones with real clotted cream! I wish there was more comfortable seating and less of a cafeteria atmosphere.

Janis Halliwell

Wish this was just down the street , although then I would be 40lbs heavier. This is a fantastic tea shoppe. The food quality is amazing and the tea and coffee selection is huge. I ordered the Princess Lavender Latte and have been dreaming about it since. It has a good amount of table and chairs to sit and also has a nice shop selling tea related items like cups , teapots etc. And not to forget the actual shop selling loose teas. Well worth a visit.

Brian Rowland

Great tea selection and a good spot for a snack at their cafe.

Sabrina Al Maskary

The coffee is great!

Roberta Solvey

Do not tell customers to pull up their masks. I will not support government minions. Let our government hire their own mask police. You do the job you were hired for. Serve tea. That’s it!

Justin Currie

Great place for tea and dessert with friends. Come here every time I am in Victoria.

James Longfellow

Great breakfast, get there before they sell out of the bacon & egg scone.

J C

Great place, very quaint; tea was good. Surprisingly spacious and well-appointed sitting space. Beats Starbucks in every aspect, including, surprisingly, location.

Shawn & Rafael McGarrRosado

Great place to stock up on tea. Great cafe with coffee and awesome pastries.

Tiina Nyrhinen

Nice atmosphere, great background music. Servings good.

Isotope Blue

Huge cafe and tea/coffee store. Giant selection of desserts from the simple to very fancy. Modest selection of sandwiches and savory things. Huge selection of good if not spectacular teas and tea lattes. A large space with a glass and tile vibe. Always busy, noisy, and heavily trafficked with tourists. Tables don't get cleaned often. There's a large, more quiet, and warm-feeling "Tea Salon" room in back. Restroom is downstairs and requires code from cashier (though the three times I've been there it was 1234, suggesting it's not changed often). Free wi-fi, but a bit erratic in quality.

yvonne eaves

Lovely breakfast scone and coffee ☕ with great service ????

Deryck Harry

I love it! Great atmosphere and a good cuppa. It's very comfortable and not pretentious.

Amanda Dent

great diversity of teas and coffee worth a visit

Zahresh Walji

Amazing tea lattes. They always have new ones

Jordyn van Campen

Always a great experience. I usually go with my blind grandmother and they are super accommodating. Every person that works there is friendly and it is a great place to sit down and enjoy your coffee or tea.

MARINO BEN DAN

What great experiences my wife and I have had here! It's like a trip back in time as soon as we walked in the door. There's a large display filled with all kinds of in house baked goods and the coffee is delicious. The seating area is spread out in a way that provides the customers a choice in the atmosphere they would like to situate themselves. The staff are exceptionally outgoing and helpful. I will try and visit Murchies every time I go to Victoria

Dave Itter

Always great food and lattes. We visit every time we are in Victoria.

Alain Chevrolat

Excelent place for sweet breakfast or relaxing tea time. Great pastries, coffee. All with fast and pleasant service.

John William

Ordered large hot chocolate with whipped cream, I was given regular size. When I corrected the server about the order she simply pours the hot chocolate with whipped cream in large cup :( now it’s diluted and less warm and tops it up to serve back. Bad experience

Doris Mae Oulton

This is the place for tea - their coffee is not bad either. Lovely desserts.

Josiah Macleod

Good coffee and lots of places to sit but they have a timer on their free wifi

Lijun Xu

A nice place to go for the afternoon tea with your friend and your family as well! They also have a gift shop in their store as well!

Paul Onderwater

A very nice place to go for a tea. Excellent selection of teas and pastries. Some sweet and some savory, all were delicious! Nice seating area. Also an outstanding store to buy your tea and coffee for home use! Great selection of loose, boxed and tea bags. Quite nice selection of gift ideas as well. I continue to support this local establishment, and even send tea to friends and family around the country!

John K

I was pleased but not as thrilled as I expected to be. Nice baked goods and coffee.

Monica

A week ago at Murchie's, I've experienced a stale service from the employees. And not just me, but the customer with a mask on and in front of me was placing an order and the girl, being curt says, I can't hear you. The appropriate service behaviour should have been, sir/ma'am, I'm sorry but I can't hear you, could you please repeat that - or somewhere along those lines. But no, the girl was flat out rude and even to me as well. Not smiling (for those who didn't wear a mask) and no energy among the rest of the employees as well. I ordered a pre-made sandwich, microwaved and grilled, and it took 9 to 10 minutes for it to be complete. It should not take that long for such a process when it wasn't busy, literally, only the customer in front of me was waiting and 2 other people after me. It will be a while until I go back or even ever.

Ryan Wyatt

Wonderful range of tea to purchase and enjoy. Also very cheap! Definitely recommend it you are looking for a nice place to enjoy a spot of tea

Jul Dickson

Great desserts, Blueberry fruit tart and Salted Caramel cake. Neither were sickly sweet so the right amount of sugar and very tasty.

Grace Holman

Great atmosphere, staff, lunch and tea! Reasonable prices. Perfect gift shop.

Mitchell Dorn

Great place to visit in Victoria. Murchie’s Medleys all day!

Christina Da Roias

Long line-ups. My Victoria Fog had no flavor. To make a complaint about my tea would mean I would have to wait another 30min.

Dylan Potts

A good place to stop in for lunch. I love their saandwiches!!

Cheryl Simpkins

Always love Murchie's tea and the sweets are to die for. Can't leave without some tea to take home.

Vics

First time there recently, the beverage's are amazing! The sandwiches looked better than they tasted. But this place had a nice tea-house vibe and is a nice Victoria Staple. (: However, one employee yelling at customer's aggressively to put their masks on (it was an older couple and they just had gotten up from their table, and going to clean up after themselves) I noticed the employee's action made the costumer's uncomfortable and embarrassed. Good on her for sticking to the guidelines, but it could have been handled in a much more polite way. Seems they have poor costumer service skills. A simple gesture to remind them of their face mask, or to politely remind them would have seemed much more professional, instead of yelling at them loudly and aggressively for the whole store to hear.

Mydhili Furtado

Crowded but great coffee and great deli and dessert bar. Must go in Victoria.

A Smith

Very good place for tea, coffee and scrumptious tarts and other pastries plus sandwiches, soup of the day Cakes too.

Alicia A

A bit pricey but totally worth it! Great teas and pastries!

Meredith Dalloway

Tasty selection of deserts to go with one of their extensive selection of teas. I often visit the store section to pick up specialty teas as gifts for out of town family, which is always a great success.

Anahita Kasiri

Best sandwich and best almond croissant ever

Connie Storey

So very tasty! Delightful selection of treats to nibble with your tea. Magnificent selection of teas! Worth the trip to Victoria!

Marie Haslett

Great food- good prices- great location. Comfortable.

Mel Reams

They make an excellent non-dairy London Fog, they also have an amazing selection of pastries.

Kelsi Allin

Easy to get to, large store with cafe. Plenty of products and tea options.

RA H

First rate teas and coffees. Sweets and sandwiches also available to enjoy in a relatively quiet and relaxed environment.

Norman White

So much to choose from, always busy but for good reason, quick line because off awesome staff.

Rosemarie Elliott

Great place to enjoy a cup of tea or lunch. Good selection of food and drinks. Helpful, smiling staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

Alistair Lax

Consistently excellent food and drinks. Pleasant atmosphere and service. I make a point to go for breakfast any time in in Victoria. The carrot cake is amazing!

Ralph Munson

Great Teasdale. Try the Russian Caravan for a strong black tea

William Kipling

Excellent coffee, tea, and baked goods. Hard to go wrong coming here, however it's always super busy so expect a lineup

Alexandra Giasson

What luck to stumble upon this famous Tea & Coffee house in beautiful downtown Victoria. We had quiche...pastries...cappuccino and fabulous tea. We bought souvenirs in their gorgeous store. So thankful for this wonderful experience with my adult son. This is a must see when in Victoria.

Rodenfo

great service. great pastries and excellent tea.

Elizabeth Marsh

Local hotspot. Don't do a formal tea but the food is to die for.

Lynne Wozney

A wonderful London Fog, tasty macaroons and my granddaughter enjoyed her iced latte!

Rebecca Dussetschleger

Incredible coffee, scones you could eat by the dozen, tasty desserts, nearby fun shopping

Tony G

This place brings back memories of when I was a kid. Staff is pleasant and food is always good.

Laurie Baines

Always great here even during covid

Colin Polonenko

Great place to get tea and coffee, I would highly suggest trying out some of the coffee. Quite often busy a nice stop for tourists

Emily Spargo

You’ve got to stop here for a silver tray of tea and scones if you’re downtown. It’s worth it!

Josh Mowatt

It is great for the tea lover inside all of us and dessert lover too....

Louise Gobert

Lovely place to browse, shop and share a tea/coffee

Grzegorz Suchora

Great coffee, great tea, awesome pastries and sandwiches! Awesome for a late breakfast and very quaint!

Rodolphe de Maleingreau

Friendly welcome, but a bit old style decor and pastries not really exciting

Mitchell Newman

Wonderful ambience and amazing food. A Victoria staple

Elnaz

Great tasty food and drinks. I also love their tea store.

Richard Brens

Nice place to sit and have tea after visiting Mynros book store

Kit Bourdon

Very busy. Staff were overloaded with customers. The food displays were empty of treats.

Jef Mallory

Aside from the obvious tea and coffee offerings, Murchie's has a delicious array of desserts as well as a pretty great selection of sandwiches and snacks. There's always at least two daily features - today was a tuna melt and a bbq tortilla - both incredibly delicious. For the non-dairy folks, every milk substitute you can think of, they have.

Gerard ODonnell

Good place for scones with jam and clotted cream. Not the full English high tea experience, but close.

Chris Piercy

It offers decent selection of tea, and is a wonderful break from exploring the old town of Victoria

Dawn Robertson

Great food and good prices, worth queing for.

Sebastian G

"I don't have time for this right now", when ordering a full on birthday cake is not an appropriate answer by all means. First waiting in the normal line, then being told I don't have to wait in that line if I want to pre-order a cake. Upon waiting at the side to talk to another lady I was educated that I have to wait in line no matter what I want and when it came time to order I was informed of the previous. Rude and dismissive staff - very disappointed!

Devan Skolski

Stopping in at Murchie's is an absolute must if you're visiting Victoria. Outstanding food and beverages, high tea, and award-winning tea and coffee in bulk.

Mason Louis

Their tea and Latte all good But when heat up the sandwiches, hope can clean the toaster after each sandwich , because the taste will pass to next sandwich and changed original sandwich flavors

Joe H.

Busy cafe in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Food was adequate, but not great. Line was always long. As you wait in line, they yell out the items that run out of stock. Unfortunately, they don't restock anything, so you lose out if you're not at the front of the line. Service is non-existent. They don't even bus or clean tables. It took 15 minutes for them to make a coffee drink. There are too many other options for us to return here again.

Timo Scheiber

Excellent tea, nice place for lunch or dessert.

Sandra Gallaugher

Great food and lots of tea choices. Loved it.

Sherryl Verge

I have always loved this place. Great staff. The food and tea the best. The old world atmosphere that fits so well to the city. Thank you Murchie's.

Svetlana Shubina

Best tea place in town Great baked goods

Jordan Charles

Coffee so good that adding sugar and cream is almost a crime. . . and an apple caramel tart to die for

Ric Listella

"Pastries and Deserts at Murchie's Tea & Coffee Are A Dream", this was what a local waitress nearby told us after dinner one evening. So, we gave Murchie's a try the next day and Murchie's is our go to place when in Victoria BC, Canada! Be sure to come early, be prepared for a line, and stay a while to enjoy all Murchie's has to offer. I've personally sent countless friends and business associates to Murchie's when they travel to Victoria from anywhere in the world. Murchie's will delight you with an excellent selection of pastries, cakes, sandwiches, soups, coffee and tea. Tge list is so long, can't even begin to name them all. Do yourself a favor, when in Victoria BC, Canada find Murchie's, go early during your visit so you have plenty of time for return visits. No one can visit only once! If you find my review and/or pictures helpful please give my review a like, thank you for reading!

Dennis Chivers

Nice coffee / deli / tea spot. The line is usually backed up to the door, which is due in part to the good reputation and in part (frankly) due to slowish service. But most of us are looking to linger anyway. As far as price point, I'd say this is one of the better places in Victoria. Still not cheap, by any means, but certainly quite reasonable for the Victoria market.

Mirjana Vanderzee

Wonderful place for coffee tea and goodies .????❤

Nestor Diaz

The best almond croissant I have ever had. Good scones. Line ups moved fast. Good seating with gift shop inside. Been open for over 100 years. Will return

Sharon Nelson

Best fruit tart in the city. Staff is knowledgeable about their product and friendly too. I love going here for tea and a treated.

A G

Very cool place. Price was reasonable, for the lunch combo. It was good quality and quantity. Was quite busy around 3PM.

Craig Cook

One of the best lattes I have had. Prices are very reasonable. Next time I am in Victoria, I'm heading straight to Murchies.

Daniel McGee

Yhe tea is amazing, easy to get a table, the food looks good though i haven't tried it.

Chuck Cage

What a wonderful shop! So many awesome loose-leaf teas and great accessories. Super friendly staff.

Karim Lalani

For BC its a NYC style coffee joint , limited on food but a good vibe for all ages. Outdoor seating too.

Dana Ina

This review is based on the experience at the Government Street location (over the course of 16 years). Murchie's tea is good, and their gifts are usually beautiful, which makes for a nice shopping experience around Christmas; however, this downtown location needs serious cleaning and renovation. The carpet is terrible and smelly, and mice are regular guests on the floor. The hygiene is a real issue, and where I come from, any location serving edible products would lose its licence if it attempted to operate like this. The pastry/desserts quality is low, by any decent standards, with the exception of 1 or 2 products. Customer service is not possible due to the high traffic volume; the girls are trying hard to keep up, but I cannot blame them- they're doing the best they can. I will continue to buy the tea, but the lack of hygiene is really depressing. The sweets are expensive and overrated.

Linda Mac

Love Murchie's! The Chai Latte is the best anywhere!

Etienne Levesque

Amazing desserts and tea lattes, with quick service for how many people were there. 10/10 would go again.

Maria Just

I love this place. Perfect pastries and tea. The sandwiches are exceptional too.

Nikki

My favourite place in Victoria for tea and homemade scones!

Brian Lum

Great desserts and coffee is pretty good.

Gregory McGinnis

Totally Awesome I definitely will return it's magical

Roberta Meyers

Cheesecake was delicious. Lots of places to sit down.

James Jamieson

Excellent products. Very friendly, helpful staff. Best in Victoria area.

Dalyce Armstrong

Yummy and unique tea lattes. Didn't have a chance to try the food but it looked delicious!

E C

Great sandwiches , wild west. Danishes and cheese cake too. Get our birthday cakes there. Latte hot and delicious.

Anne Archibald

Consistently good coffee, tea, pastries and Savories. My favorite go to when out and about in downtown Victoria.

Bud Potter

Excelwnt selectiom of teas and so many yummy goodies

Carmen Sandiego

I watch the servers here deal with insane lines, fast paced businesses a mix of old and young, polite and awful customers. They are always kind and considerate, they remember my name, they take time out to be engaging and amazing. They deserve super credit and should always be treated with the utmost respect in return. Such a delightful little place. Well priced fast pick food and good coffee, and the staff is friendly and engaging.

Jamie G (Jamie)

Simply beautiful desert cafe. Excellent white chocolate and strawberry cake

David Tweddell

Great locally-roasted coffee. The black currant scone is great for breakfast.

Steve L

Trouble place for birthday cake. Counter service is awful.

Charles M

Still great food and killer desserts.

Erik Mannery

Great cafe and seating and a huge tea selection. Their Georgia blend is one of my favorites. I also enjoy getting it shipped to the states because it's hard to get the same quality tea down here.

Ben MyCree

Love love love Murchie's and always visit when I am in Victoria. Murchie's has been my go-to for gifts and tea for many years. However, the seasonal Christmas fruit cake misses the mark. Far too much crumb (which is dry) and a marginal amount of slivered almonds mixed in with standard industrial candied peel. The stale marzipan layer is mm thin. If Murchie's were to re-vamp the cake (needs more brandy, a variety of nuts, quality fruit and fresh marzipan), I'd buy it again; but at this point, this cake is not up to the standards of the top notch pastries in the cafe side. Other than that, the products here are wonderful and the staff cheerful and efficient.

Sunny Park

Awesome place. All desserts are so delicious

JINA KIM

Absolutely best tea ever ! Great price and lots of variety

shawn mcgarr

Awesome food and amazing coffee! Great tea selection.

j BY

Knowledgeable staff good food and all the tea accessories you could want

Luke B

Delicious as it always has been. I used to love coming here with my mum as a kid. Now I love bringing my own kids for some tea and a treat. I swear they still have the same trays.

Christine Utendorf

The place is nice and in particular has good drinks like tea and coffee. The food we got though was grilled sandwiches and sadly they were rather cold in the middle and soggy

Peter Green

No visit to Victoria is complete without pilgrimage to murchies. Folks in Portland need their supply.

Melodie H.

Lovely tea and coffee shop. Great selection and friendly staff

Zaahira Lalani

Long line but good sandwiches and tea/coffee options. Some of the tea samples were quite delicious.

Takuya Izawa

Portion is very big and the food is all tasty :)

Tania Young

The cheese scone is so good! And of course the excellent quality tea.

Andrew Ballantyne

The Cappuccino Bar is great! The Americano's were awesome and I am sure the Tea is second to none...fabulous place...great job!!...Note: The Cappuccino bar is open at 7:30 A.M

Sue Bell

Lovely little place ???? Sandwiches are delicious!

Mike Byers

If you're in the downtown Victoria area for the day, this is a great place to sit and have a tea or coffee. A little trip back in time as you can have a fantastic dessert and tea or coffee if you can't afford tea at the Empress.

Aarica Arora

Good selection of teas. Tried the chicken croissant sandwich; 4/5 for it. 2/5 for the desert which was stale. The staff are quite helpful though. In terms of ambience, it's a bit noisy so no ideal if you want to just come here and read a book. It's better for meeting up with other people.

Olesea Mironica

Good coffee and an amazing selection of pastries! The place was super busy, thats when you know it's good !

Alan Mccall

Absolutely adored this coffee shop when I was in town and spent some time there nearly every afternoon.Free wifi, plenty of seating, and really excellent drinks. I had the London fog, Victoria fog, and also this tea latte with chocolate and raspberry. All divine and highly recommended.By 3pm, they are already starting to sell out of things. So go early, especially during tourist season

Geri MacFarlane

A really good pot of tea, every time. Delicious sandwiches and a great array of desserts. It's a comfortable, welcoming place. Love it.

Mary Thompson

Creme brûlée and Christmas tea <3 while strolling around the shops and harbour

A S

One of the largest cafes in Victoria, and likely one of the most popular. Their drink menu is impressive and they feature a large selection of amazing desserts. It's an ideal place for locals, international students, and tourists to meet; however, that often means that tables are a bit of a challenge to get, especially ones that have been cleared off. The vast gift shop, adjacent to the cafe (but still inside the building) has everything a person could want for a tea service and is definitely worth checking out.

rex lu

Amazing customer service! We bought an 8 inches cake yesterday. Tried it at home and thought they gave us the wrong one. We back to the store ask for an exchange. Later we found out that they did not make a mistake. They still offer us a different cake and we loved it.

Elena A

We call it Munchies and love this place. Always try to visit when we are in Victoria. Great selection of drinks, snacks and food, with nice seating areas. In a lovely part of town too. And if you don't have a mask, you have to go thru this door. :)))

JOhn Am

Good but somewhat overated for best of tea(s). The teapot is hopeless. Taramasu from frozen(?), “simple refund” for item. Going downhill a little?

Jimmy Grieve

Great staff friendly service and great West coast sandwich. I think that is what I got tasty

Taha Javaid

I really liked the vibes of this cafe. I ordered cappuccino which tasted great, and had a really good time with my friends there. Definitely check it out!

Tath James

The dude doesn't wash his hands and deals with food. I wouldn't eat here if you paid me. It's called food safe and not followed.

Smokus Cat

Stronger on atmosphere than quality. The teas are pretty good. The desserts are hit or miss.

Rob McKinnon

I ordered 8 different 2 oz loose leaf packs to see which ones I liked for future orders. The order arrived 2 days after it was placed. My wife and I had visited the Victoria location and purchased several different teas a few months back. Strawberry, Pomagranit rubus and a Maple tea each one flavorful and equally good hot or cold. All in all a great company to do business with. One little detail when ordering they ask if a note is to be added I typed up something and to my surprise they sent the note hand written. A great personal touch that has been lost by many companies but not this one. Thank you

Camilla Morrison

Amazing cakes and sandwiches! Friendly staff and good ambience around the shop!