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Yates Coffee Bar

Breakfast Sandwiches, Vegan Menu, Coffee

Worth ordering: #1 Breakfast sandwich in Victoria

Try the chick’n club sandwich and breakfast wraps, highly praised vegan items.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Expect limited vegan-only choices at certain times after meat was reintroduced in mid-2025.
  • Enjoy their wide selection of plant-based milks with coffee and matcha drinks.
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  • Consider visiting the cafe’s patio seating area for a pleasant experience.
  • Day-old muffins are sometimes available at half-price near closing time.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Pastrynamed in 7 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Sandwichnamed in 10 reviews

People also mention wrap, bagel and cookie.

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Also brownie, club house sandwich, coffee drink and pesto chicken sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and affordable.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Yates Coffee Bar is a casual cafe known for its extensive vegan breakfast sandwiches and plant-based wraps served alongside quality coffee and smoothies. The spot features a modern indoor space with patio seating and is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for working on a laptop or grabbing quick bites. While originally fully vegan under previous management, the venue reintroduced some meat options in mid-2025, although vegan dishes remain prominent and popular.

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733 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L6, Canada

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–17:30
Tuesday
07:30–15:30
Wednesday
07:30–15:30
Thursday
07:30–15:30
Friday
07:30–15:30
Saturday
10:00–17:30
Sunday
10:00–17:30

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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