

Eat. Drink. Browse.
Welcome to Greater Victoria's Favourite* place to meet up with friends, enjoy great food and drink and browse our selection of merchandise - much of it locally and regionally procured. From apparel to dishware, greeting cards, candles, decor, jewellery and gifts - we're your friendly neighbourhood general store and more!
*voted by Times Colonist readers as Greater Victoria's Favourite Coffee Shop for 2023 & 2025


Community Helping Community
Thanks to the outpouring of generosity from our community, we're holding an online Benefit Auction as part of our fundraising efforts for the children of Cuba. The packages we've assembled reflect the cultural elements we share as two distinct but similar communities.
The auction catalog is on Facebook. Click the link below to join and view items. Place your bid as a comment on the item post.
Please ensure you read the About and Rules on the group before bidding.
Auction closes at 8pm on Saturday April 11th. Thank you for your support!

One of my favourite places! Delicious food, friendly staff, and thoughtful displays of unique gifts and cards combine to create a great meeting place. Today’s featured deluxe grilled cheese was perfect comfort food.
Elissa K
Elissa K
One of my favourite places! Delicious food, friendly staff, and thoughtful displays of unique gifts and cards combine to create a great meeting place. Today’s featured deluxe grilled cheese was perfect comfort food.

I can't say enough about how wonderful all the food was at our 40th Grad Reunion. The catering was better than anything I have ever had at an event. Thank you so much.
Deanne M
Deanne M
I can't say enough about how wonderful all the food was at our 40th Grad Reunion. The catering was better than anything I have ever had at an event. Thank you so much.
Fantastic lunch catering, thanks Empourium! The charcuterie platters and desserts were a huge hit!
Scotty G
Scotty G
Fantastic lunch catering, thanks Empourium! The charcuterie platters and desserts were a huge hit!
The good folks at the Emporium never disappoint. I always spend some time there just before Christmas getting the small things that make a big difference in personal gifting.
Popping by in the morning for a quick coffee and a breakfast sandwich is always a treat for me...
Leslie S
Leslie S
The good folks at the Emporium never disappoint. I always spend some time there just before Christmas getting the small things that make a big difference in personal gifting.
Popping by in the morning for a quick coffee and a breakfast sandwich is always a treat for me...
Went to a cookie decorating class with my daughter and some friends and the staff working were lovely and so helpful. The snacks (a variety of baked goods) and drinks (hot chocolate and cider) were very tasty. We had never been, it is a gem for sure. I’ll be back on the weekend...
Deanna R
Deanna R
Went to a cookie decorating class with my daughter and some friends and the staff working were lovely and so helpful. The snacks (a variety of baked goods) and drinks (hot chocolate and cider) were very tasty. We had never been, it is a gem for sure. I’ll be back on the weekend...
Amazing atmosphere, unique and fun gift shop, soul-filling events, yummiest baked goods and "FRIENDS"-like atmosphere? Yes please! oh. And their coffee is to die for. Get there!!
Michelle B
Michelle B
Amazing atmosphere, unique and fun gift shop, soul-filling events, yummiest baked goods and "FRIENDS"-like atmosphere? Yes please! oh. And their coffee is to die for. Get there!!
Before you buy...
We regret we are unable to ship products at this time. You may purchase online but pickup must be made in person at our store. If you're purchasing advance reservations for an event, there's no need to pick up your tickets as your name and reservation information will be automatically added to our guest list.
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Open hours
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 4pm
Saturdays 8am - 5pm
Sundays 9am - 4pm
