iluka espresso - Victoria, British Columbia

Mohamed A. B.

Nous sommes venus ici pour prendre un café en dehors de la ville de Victoria. C’était une très bonne expérience, avec les locaux … et on a eu un très bon service avec un très bon café, cookie, skone et smoothie !

Junghoon C.

Esquimalt에 좋은 카페들이 몇군데 있는데 여기가 한국사람 정서에 딱 맞는 카페입니다. 인테리어 디자인이 너무 예쁘고 아기자기하게 되어있고 pastry, donut 도 너무 예쁘게 생겼어요. 저는 iced coconut blues를 마셨는데 심하게 달지도 않고 제가 좋아하는 스타일이에요. 빵이랑 도넛은 집에가서 친구랑 나누어 먹으려고 아껴뒀어요. 종업원도 매우 친절하게 대해주었어요. 내일 또 와서 이번엔 blush latte를 마셔볼거에요.

Pink Y.

Adorable Vibe & Friendly Staff, but a Bit Noisy and Pricey

I love the vibe of this coffee shop—everything is pink, including the cups, which makes it super cute and Instagram-worthy! The staff are friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall charm.

That said, it does get quite noisy inside, between the coffee machines and people chatting—it’s not the best place for a quiet moment or to get work done. Also, there’s no water station available, which I found a bit inconvenient. Prices are on the higher side, too.

Still, the atmosphere is unique and fun, and I’d definitely come back again when I’m in the mood for something cheerful and cute!

Chandra S.

This place is special. Went for my first time last week to meet up with a friend, she was raving about this place close to her kids school and with views of the Gorge! She wasn’t embellishing. Cozy and attractive inside, lots of personal space when seated despite it being busy busy with customers. They met my dietary restrictions well with dairy, wheat, meat and dye intolerances. Flavours and quality of dishes were great for a brunch or like lunch. The desserts with our lattes were delicious with enough selection it wasn’t boring. Will be coming again.

Scyi N.

A vibrant pink tropical 🌴 vibe lifts this Gorge Waterfront cafe into accidentally Wes Anderson territory. Try the chocolate banana 🍌 coconut 🥥 smoothie with some delicious avocado toast and an iced Lavender latte and then go for a peaceful walk on the waterway.

Yoj

Hands down to the cutest coffee shop in Victoria! ☕️ It was my first time here, and it’s truly a hidden gem. The space is bright, airy, and inviting. Loved the aesthetic pink tones and greenery that gave off some cozy vibes.

They offer an amazing variety of drinks, including wellness-focused and healthy options. I tried the Coconut Blues, and the vegan chocolate almond cookie, and they were both delicious.

The service was excellent, and the staff were so friendly. Plus, their patio overlooking the Gorge is beautiful. I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this spot.

Tyson D.

Iluka Espresso is a cafe located on the Gorge. Check out their patio on a beautiful day or relax inside surrounded by beautiful furniture, greenery, and visually pleasing artwork. The seating options are plentiful but I found some of the tables a little small.

The staff were friendly and brought our food out in reasonable time. The food was pretty tasty! I would’ve loved to see some breakfast items that include eggs. I bet they’d make a killer breakfast sandwich.

The store hours are decent. Not open super early but early enough. Not open Mondays.

Definitely check out this cute coffee spot. Lucky for us, it’s close to home.

Billy B.

We really enjoy coffee and treats and occasionally lunch in this lovely spot. The staff are great, the venue charming. The outdoor water views are beautiful. The only thing I would suggest, is to add few savoury baked goods, for those of us without a big sweet tooth. Savoury scones, sausage rolls etc for a small sustaining snack😊