Reviews of Charlotte & the Quail (Fruit Store)

Shawn Snobelen

This is a great little bistro in a beautiful setting. I highly recommend the unique approach to traditional eggs benny. Sunday brunch is a great time to enjoy the view and the gardens.

Marcus Magdalena

Cozy setting with fresh, delicious soups and salads. Excellent choice for a light bite. Small place, so you may need to wait for a table.

Clare Pederson

We had their golden breakfast + sausage and it was amazing. Super balanced and fresh. A beautiful view of the garden from the patio. Lovely staff. Strongly recommend.

Nikala Earlywine

First visit here and I will be back. Amazing service, and wonderful food. I had the Golden Breakfast to eat and the Imperial Sunrise to drink they both tasted so fresh and yummy. I would highly recommend!

Jack Mahogov

Service

Decapoda

Small menu but very nicely done. This is a lovely spot on a warm day to sit outdoors away from the noise of traffic. Check them out.

Justin Curran (Vicengineer)

Not a great location, menu is small. It's saving grace are the friendly staff

Jonathan Birch

Come here often. Cozy little place for Sunday coffee and enjoy the gardens.

Ernie Urdal

Meal type

Dag Holmberg

So delicious! Perfect place to reflect or chit chat with friends and family.

Rob Fawcett

Delish

Jane denHartigh

How else can you beat a tiny space on the outskirts of a garden area. Very well done.

Hameed Chughtai

Decent little place, definitely try it out.

Claire Midgley

Great spot for an intimate brunch when you fancy something a bit lighter/healthier (but still scrumptious!). They also have some interesting hot drinks going on - and I can attest that both the Dandelion Latte and Imperial Sunrise are lovely. Looking forward to trying the Pink Rose Latte next time :)

Cam MacFarlane

Different, in a good way. Wish they opened earlier

Trisha Straub

Great food!!

Martin Kalsbeek

Healthy place to eat and enjoy the garden..

Nancy Fraser

Beautiful setting, patio seating. The food was delicious and portions very generous.

Tom McLoughlin

Lovely clean, organic locally sourced food. Met a woman harvesting fresh herbs in their own garden. Careful and thoughtful presentation. Did I mention delicious? It was

Tristan L

Wonderful, unique & truly local.

Amrita Ahuja

Brunch

Jon Robichaud

we have been to lunch three times, this is a total gem. Attentive informed servers, quality creative ingredients and menu items. Imagine sitting out in the country, overlooking beautifully tended gardens, enjoying a leisurely peaceful delicious meal.... GO The sweet potato benny was amazing!! Enjoy!

Simon Hardy-Francis

Delightful and cosy small cafe with great service and food, and homey atmosphere.

Kristine Carino

Incredible location, and the food is exquisite as well.

Stu V

The food and service was amazing! Best Kale salad I’ve ever eaten! And the Pink rose latte was beautiful, elegant and delicious!

Frank Gundermann

Quaint cafe with yummy gluten free meals!

Gordon Gunn

incredible tasting, food and beverages, with beautiful gardens right next door, to go for a walk in, enjoy

Priscila SC

Amazing food, great costumer service and beautiful place! ❤️

Michael Kuehne

Such a quaint little brunch spot. The service was friendly to the point where we felt like regulars despite it being our first time there, and the ambience/atmosphere was very chill. Their drinks are super delicious and their food is equally tasty. Access to the Gardens is also only $6/pp with your meal receipt.

nigel petersen

walked in and was hardly acknowledged. resturant was not full and had to wait a very long time for our food and drinks. bad customer service. Food was mediocre. will not be back.

Samuel Ramos

Great food, friendly staff, sit on the patio for great nature views and atmosphere. Prices for breakfast are on the higher end (local ingredients, organic etc) and can be loud if you have to sit inside (winter), still worth it.

Janete Vdveen

So good.....

Will Reiher

Enjoyed a fantastic breakfast on a long weekend Monday. If the weather is nice absolutely sit out on the back deck and enjoy the garden like atmosphere while you eat. The menu is on the smaller side and changes frequently from what I gathered. My "pancakes" were very very good. They're not like any pancakes I've had before but no complaints from me. They were super tasty, gluten free, and paired well with the fresh fruit and fresh whipped cream. Both mine and my wife's choices were both beautifully presented with edible flowers.

Prakash Sivananthan

Lovely experience, I thought that the menu was well thought out with a small but unique selection. I would really recommend this place.

maureen ranville

Beautiful location and delicious sweet treats

Sylvie Tellier

so delicious, and a little slice of happiness. needs a bigger selection though. I had the eggs benedict with kale and cashew hollandaise. awesome, thanks.

Andy Chong

This place is adorable. Located in the gardens of Quail, BC, it's a perfect place to stop while on a bike ride or if visiting. The food is fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and the views of the flowers and garden are very relaxing. A must visit if in the area.

Robin Cooper

What a neat place. Beautiful gardens outside and incredibly fresh food inside.

Frank Case

Such a wonderful little gem. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. A great place to sit and work, or bring friends for lunch.

Cuong Le

Great food and very unique. But portions are a bit small.

Rodrigo Feracini

Love this place.. but really sad that they have changed their hours and only open until 3pm. I used to go here and study upstairs when it was open until 5pm but can’t do that anymore. Also I’m very confused as to why they aren’t doing dinner anymore??? :/

Trudy Norman

The food was decent. Some items were overpriced. Nice small place in the HCP.

THECpt PHOON

This is a quaint restaurant in a pretty setting. The menu changes regularly depending on the local resources. There are a number of gluten free and vegan options as well. My wife loved her pancakes

Kevin Fung

High quality artisan food that is beyond the usual fare served in a lovely rustic setting on the edge of the Gardens at HCP. Splendid!

hawþe

Fresh, creative, and healthy! Delicious!!

Paulo Anderson

Deli-shus

Island M

Wonderful little breakfast and lunch spot overlooking the Gardens at the HCP. Healthy, yummy, local, sustainable food. Save room for the apple cake!!!

Anna Braunizer

Wonderful food. Great service. Gorgeous location

Lynn Vu

I cannot say enough good things about this place and their sister location Nourish in the Harbour. The concept, quality, service and atmosphere they've created at both places is truly inspiring. The food is fantastic and anytime I am in these parts I will return for the benny and the french toast (both gluten-free). It is, just as the name says, nourishing. Coffee is fantastic too. Highly recommend it!

Troy Junge

Charming and cosy decor. Though the menu is quite small it's easy to make a good choice because all the food is delicious.

Charlie ND

Small little restaurant at an agriculture centre in Saanich. The food here is amazing and I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for somewhere different. Unfortunately, there were flies and a wasp inside the restaurant which made the experience a bit worse. They should install fly screen on the windows.

Erik Benjamin

Great service. Excellent gluten free food

Dave S

Perfect spot for brunch!

Patrick Schörle

some of the best food I have ever had

Andrea Mellor

Wonderful. Had tea and muffin and wonderful view of the gardens on a beautiful day!

K D

Beautiful place, great day for a wedding I attended there. Best wedding buffet ever!

Lucas Glenn

The servers were kind, and the view was great. But the kale salad had too much dressing. Soupy, almost. Maybe it just wasn’t for me, because a lot of other reviews seem favourable? I set aside the salad and ordered poached eggs and toast which were both decent. There were hits and misses, but for the price to quality ratio I won’t go back or recommend it to others.

Ozsa O

Cute, quaint and delicious food

Edward Hamel

Excellent. Quiet, beautiful garden setting. High quality food and top notch service. Limited seating. Most memorable lunch in recent memory.

BW Fritzler

Alright folks, this place has a reputation that precedes itself. People drive from far away places, just to sit and eat here and than, walk the lovely grounds of which it is nestled within. I visited this place recently and concur, without a shadow of a doubt, it is indeed, a mini heaven.......

Megan White

Cozy atmosphere and amazing food (great vegan options) ! I will definitely be coming back

Troy Ihmels

A...may...zing. it only gets a 4 cause the menus were photocopied....use a cool blackboard and we are coming back! Flavours were excellent, place is quirky but good.

Selina G

I love this place! Healthy food, beautiful view, nicely curated (but not overwhelming) menu, delicious drinks (hot/cold, alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and friendly and professional staff. Indoor and outdoor options for seating is a bonus.

Leif Sandvar

We took my wife for her birthday. The restaurant was half empty and they told us to wait. After 20 minutes, they were preparing a table (we thought it was for us) then a person came out and told us that it was going to take around 45 minutes to get a table. At that moment, all of us were completely frustrated and told them that it was not professional what they were doing. They should have told us from the very beginning the time we needed to wait. What a lack of communication and respect. We left and probably never come back

cam thi

Who would have thought to put harissa on eggs! Very imaginative and very delicious. Such a great time with lovely people.

Beverly Carter

Really lovely setting in the horticultural gardens. Limited food menu but what I had was delicious! Beet potato soup. Yum! Oat pancakes. Yum! Nice pleasant outing close to home.

Doug Collinge

Great breakfast with a very relaxing atmosphere

Marie-Ève Gagné

Very tasty and carefully prepared brunch options using local ingredients in a serene atmosphere set in a garden. If it is your first time, go with the sleeping beauty oatmeal pancakes with Red Barn bacon and the sunrise latte!

Keith Carter

Food was quite bland. Egg dish was delivered uncooked, then returned overcooked. Seating was uncomfortable. Menu very limited.

lauren hyde

Such a wonderful place to kick back and enjoy some nutritious food. Beautiful views of the garden and their matcha latte is no joke.

Dave Hood

I love this place the food is great. Also in the spring and summer it is lovely to sit outside and enjoy the garden.

lynne bain

Tasty!

Daegg Lu

I love this place. Good food good drink and beautiful view

Perry Lowell

This is my go-to place for a quiet breakfast or coffee in the amazing horticultural centre. Great food and the servers are warm and friendly

Stephan Free

Lovely ambience .ok food

Leslee Watt

My favorite go-to restaurant in Victoria for healthy vegan and gluten free options!

Shael Zelunka

Nice hideaway spot, good food. Limited menu though, so not good for kids really.

Les Deschamps

My favourite restaurant on earth. Go here once before you die.

Grace Cave

This has got to be one of the coolest places I have been in a while! The coffee was delicious, the staff are so friendly and welcoming (but also super good at giving you space and not hovering) and THE FOOD IS AMAZING! Incredibly nourishing and thoughtfully presented. I can’t believe I didn’t know about this spot sooner, I swear I have dreams of their seedy bread. I will be coming back again and again.

Victoria Cecchini

We love this little gem and we're super excited to go back. The food is all prepared with such love, in a wonderful high vibration, it's alive, local, organic and tastes truly delicious. Plus Michelle was a blast. What a great waitress with a super professional, friendly manner - thank you. And visiting the gardens afterwards made the whole day very special. We'll be back very soon.

William Burrows

I love this restaurant. It's tucked away in a beautiful garden setting and the food quality is excellent. If you're looking for quality ingredients and healthy clean food Charlotte and the Quail or their sister restaurant Nourish are two are awesome spots. I would absolutely recommend them both!

Jesica Hanemayer

A spiritual extension of Nourish, Charlotte and the Quail has a tight looking menu, charming atmosphere, and friendly staff. I stopped in for a moment and had a wonderful time. If ever I am around that area, I will be back!

Ron Turner

My Oasis!

D.E. Laird

Fast and accurate.

Jon Grove

The setting was beautiful and the food was delicious,very reasonably priced.

Rachelle C

Delicious food and fresh ingredients! Always a delight ????

Dan Kerr

Beautiful surroundings, good coffee and a tasty selection of desserts was the perfect end to our visit to the gardens.

Liam Morton

The food was beautifully plated and tasted absolutely wonderful - worth the wait!! Outside seating was comfortable and relaxing. Staff are friendly and courteous. We'll definitely be back!

Tom Hudock

Awesome place to work out of. Beautiful place.

Catherine Rogers

The rosemary in the water was weird and made the water brown. The sour cherry spritzer taste off. The food was okay. Seemed like they were trying too hard. But the gardens are beautiful.

Marlene K.

Lovely quaint atmosphere. Food always consistently surprises. Great destination for a small group bike ride from downtown. Good service, not rushed, relaxed.

Amie Mouneimne

Lovely little spot in rural Victoria, alongside a picturesque garden. Great coffee, tea & drink menu with a few snacks, meals & treats to choose from. I will definitely visit again.

Jeff Grenier

Best food ever and super friendly staff! And the location is amazing.

Helen H.

Beautiful setting, delicious meal! A gorgeous place to go on a Sunday morning, then a stroll in the gardens.

Jeff Stacey

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Gustavo Leal

Beautiful food and surroundings, very pleasant service.

sh

Easily one of the best patios in greater Victoria. It's quiet and peaceful here with a unique garden ambiance located right at Glendale Gardens (which is like a rustic Butchart Gardens if you haven't been before). The food is all local and healthy and a nice change from all the deep fried places in Victoria. Also I love the local cat, Charlotte, and all the hummingbirds that come around the patio - they really complete the atmosphere of this place :)

Carrie Ladd

Food was alright, but left me wanting. Really nice place to sit, especially if you're outside in the garden area. Too expensive for what it is.

Erin Benner

Expensive and bland food. Poor service

Charley Lyons

Beautiful setting, amazing staff, and of course the food is absolutely incredible.

Andrew Fursman

Tasty healthy meals.

Ana Beyak

Delicious food made with fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting. Highly recommended.

carol anne copplestone

Lovely spot for food. Patio overlooks the botanical garden. Service was excellent, food allergies were treated well. Food was amazing. It is definitely worth going there.

Natalie Kelt

A natural lovely spot to grab something nutritious and satisfying with someone special. They have interesting drinks like dandelion tea and tumeric chai and daily baked goods to enjoy. We tried the veggie soup of the day with toast. Staff were helpful, pleasant and made our little guy feel included and special with his own little duck cup of moms drink. I've been a few times over the years and it doesn't disappoint. I'd like to try their best hummus toast with eggs and beautiful greens next time!

Matthew Winchester

Very delicious food, had my inner foodie jumping for joy. Nested right at the edge of the gardens at HCP, it's a delight to sit outside and feel the breeeze while you eat your eggs benedict in the sun

Kayla Depuit

This is a small restaurant/cafe surrounded by gorgeous, robust gardens, tucked away in the serene island landscape. The atmosphere was so gorgeous, elegant, and relaxing. The food was so flavourful, organic, and wholesome. I chose to build my own breakfast by ordering two poached eggs, a sausage, gluten-free toast, and a cup of soup. Although it sounds simple, every element of the breakfast was beautifully served (with edible flowers to boot) and absolutely delicious in it's own right. Amazingly flavourful sausage. I also tried the "matchalicious" drink, with almond milk and dried cranberry flakes on top. It was full of matcha flavour and had the perfect amount of sweetness, contrary to many of the matcha drinks I've tried--which are usually packed with sugar. My meal here was beautiful both in presentation, atmosphere, and flavours. The server was attentive and sweet. Would 100% recommend for a daytime brunch, if not only just to eat in such a beautiful setting.

Bob John

Food choices limited

Steph S

Wonderful indoor and patio seating, well appointed with various peaceful vantage points. Healthy GF and DF meals and snacks, alternate mylks even in properly made lattes. Hidden gem of the city.

Nick Chappell

Lovely place, excellent food nice service!

Laurie Banasch

Great wholesome food and a cozy atmosphere!

Jenna Sedmak

Wonderful little hidden gem, with quality food and friendly service. Reasonable cost for locally sourced ingredients. Always a wonderful lunch! Open Wednesday to Sunday's.

Alyssa K

Hidden away you'll find this beauty. Simple creations packed with fresh flavour and bold colours. Worth the trip either by car or if you're adventurous like me, also by bike! -Tom

M G

Amazing food, service and environment. Can’t wait to come back!

moon1073

Tummy local healthy food

Ben Barnes

The menu had barely anything to choose from and what I did order wasn't very good.

Brett Fraser

Amazing food and service, beautiful setting!

Celia Tikka

Interesting menu. Great place in the Summer with the patio open to the garden. But sometimes lots of wasps

John Stevens

Beautiful setting, vegetarian menu, clean, no fuss, great service. Discount if eating here and then viewing garden's.

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This place is LEGIT

Logan Lacombe

My favourite brunch spot in all of Victoria! Not only for the delicious food, but also the amazing service we always get! I have a heat regulatory issue and today they opened the patio early just for me, even though it was all frosted over. Our server (forgive me as I am terrible at remembering names) always makes our brunch perfect! She is the BEST, hands down, in the city! Thanks again for an amazing brunch!

Carol Best

Really nice place to have a healthy breakfast with great service.

Trav P

Dine in

Cristina W.

Good ice cream, coffee, service, and atmosphere. Glad to be a member! Our family loves it.

Laura Isherwood

Easily one of the best cafes in Victoria. Food is always so delicious and fresh and coffee is great.

Shashank Shekhar

Great little place. Food was excellent!

silberlichtchen

Cute little cafe with tasty food and good coffee!

Daniel Varga

Delicious food and friendly service.

Elaine Campbell

Basically nourish but in a lovely garden.. wish they could include entrance to the garden with a meal..

Colin

I like their innovative food but it was a hot summer day and they had no ice!!

Sheila Turner

Nice little spot, a bit on the granola side of things but a very nice location with good food and reasonable prices.

Garet Kay

Food is unique and delicious. An off the beaten path restaurant that is worth the effort. Service was a little off, but they appeared short staffed. Will definitely try again.

JOhn Am

A lovely and quaint space to meet for a beverage or meal and located right next to the HCP Gardens that are well worth a stroll. Plant-based and vegan friendly options. Menu is crafted with integrity and sustainability with ingredients sourced locally.

Louisa Bartlett

It took them 20mins+ to scoop one ice cream and a ice coffee. It's not even busy. Useless. I have enough time to drive anywhere else for those two items.

David Harris

A favorite place for a quiet meeting with great coffee and snacks.

Tricia Smith

Would love to see some hot boozy drinks on the menu!

patti chiappini

Smaller menu but food is unique and high quality. Highly recommended!

Cara Sartorio

Amazing flavours in the Buddha bowl. Went yesterday for lunch and am already craving to go again and try out the dishes I saw served to others.

Americano

Good healthy seasonal food in a pleasant garden environment.