Dagwoods Cafe in Victoria

662 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2W8, Canada

★★★★☆
(284 reviews)
Categories: Sandwich shop Coffee shop
Website
facebook.com
Address
662 Goldstream Ave, Victoria, BC V9B 2W8, Canada
Plus Code
CGW4+RG Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
9 AM–4 PM
Monday
9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
Thursday
9 AM–4 PM
Friday
9 AM–4 PM
Saturday
9 AM–4 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
284 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast sandwiches (14) patio (14) coleslaw (12) soup (10) latte (9) gluten free (9) montreal smoked meat (8) dog (7) laptop (5) chipotle (5)
5 stars
219
4 stars
20
3 stars
8
2 stars
6
1 stars
31
December 13, 2024

Came in one morning for an americano. When i asked if they have any dairy alternatives (i am lactose intolerant), the lady running the counter turned from barely civil to downright cantankerous and grunted at me, “All those “milks” have recalls!”. Silk brand soya milk had a recall several months ago, the duration of the recall was a week or two. Absolute Dr Jekyl/Mr Hyde moment, was totally shocking. The coffee was worse than you would find at a gas station on the side of the highway, threw it out after one sip. Definitely am not going back and am frankly shocked this place is in business considering the hostile disposition of the owner/manager. AVOID.

★★★★★
December 12, 2024

Awesome place. Super glad I came here. Had the pesto chicken sandwich, very tasty, chicken was moist and well made, mom had the breakfast sandwich all priced very reasonably for portion and quality. My new fav sandwich shop in the area :) One woman pop, small business— service was quick and you can tell Elizabeth takes pride in her business. Will be here often whenever I visit! :)

★★★★★
October 20, 2024

I love supporting local and small businesses in our community and this is one of my personal favorites. Amazing sandwiches and my favorite coffee. Impressed one person can run the show so efficiently. Thank you for such great lunches and customer service. See you again soon.

★★★★★
September 24, 2024

Looking for a straight up sandwich shop today, found Dagwoods on Google and WOW!!! Three people in our group, three different sandwiches, all delicious. My chicken Chipotle with bacon was pressed to warm crispy goodness. YUMMY!!! I would highly recommend and hope to return next time I'm visiting this way. Thanks!!!

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

This was my first time visiting, and I was not disappointed! The owner is so sweet, funny, and energetic; she did a fantastic job considering she’s running the place by herself! Had a coffee and the bacon + cheese toastie, and they were very tasty!

★★★★★
August 3, 2024

We were hiking in the area and had a hankering for a post-hike sandwich, and we found this place on Google Maps. This 1-Woman Operation did not disappoint! Fantastic BLT, best Montreal Smoked Meat I’ve had outside of Montreal, top tier service. Highly, highly recommend.

★★★★★
July 20, 2024

I stopped by randomly on a hot afternoon and asked if I could get a London Fog iced instead of hot. The owner gladly said that she could do that. While I like my London Fog to have a bit of a stronger tea flavour, this was still good. I also enjoyed the chocolate chip cookie that was part of the display of many goods. The owner was very friendly. I appreciate that she has kept prices reasonable for customers despite the rising prices everywhere else. Will be back again to try other food and drink options!

★★★★★
July 25, 2020

This is my favourite local, independent coffee shop in the area. Liz the owner is very helpful, warm and friendly, great to converse with. Relaxing atmosphere. Good location. The Toastie, vegetarian on gluten-free bread is absolutely delicious. It is an amazing sandwich. Excellent cole slaw too. Some of the best tasting coffee in the area.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Got the most amazing Pea and Ham Soup highly recommend!!!!! And my latte was equally as amazing Food

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Coffee and muffin was delicious. Good homemade food made with love. Elizabeth s shop is a tiny gem for our neighborhood.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Absolutely delightful cafe, amazing sandwiches and soup, owner is very sweet and friendly.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The owner is bright and super friendly...and the smoked meat sandwich was melt in your mouth fantastic

November 22, 2024

This small business sucks and the lady who runs it is super rude. If you want to have a horrible day start your day here.

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I was having a quick meal the other day but saw this owner yelling at others think twice whether you d like to be customer here. You may be one of the audience to see the her shouting so abrasive. Consider anger management classes/skills? It s the matter of how the message is delivered Wheelchair accessibility: Not available

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Yummy chicken pesto sandwich!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Super kind and warm hearted lady running the place. Probably the best Ham and egg breakfast sandwich I ve had in Langford. 10/10 will be visiting again!

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The woman who works here is rude...Definitely put me off of eating in there again. She was swearing loudly, was short with customers and just not friendly. Too bad, because the food was great!

October 22, 2024

My friends and I decided this was a nice place to sit down for a coffee after the gold stream market. My friend had walked in with the remaining coffee in her cup but was about to order something. The women at the front raised her voice in front of everyone to hear and said no outside coffee here out of respect. We were a group of 4 all about to order something to enjoy but this experience was very extremely upsetting and made us feel unwelcome. We left promptly and will not be returning. We understand by curtesy that outside drinks are not welcome but we barely had the opportunity to order before we were treated with disrespect. I do not recommend this coffee shop.

October 22, 2024

Came here with my friends for us all to sit down all with the intention of all buying something and the lady yelled at my friend in front of everyone, NO OUTSIDE DRINKS OUT OF RESPECT - bc she had a drink front somewhere else that was nearly empty and she was trying to throw it out... So unprofessional and rude, will not be back, no thanks.

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

After a lovely day at the local market with friends, we decided to stop at a nearby café for a break. One of my friends was holding a nearly finished coffee, fully intending to dispose of it once we found a trash can. As soon as we stepped inside, a middle-aged female staff member loudly informed us, No outside coffee out of respect. While we understand and respect the café s policy, the tone of her statement was unnecessarily harsh and made us feel very unwelcome. Rules are understandable and important, but we believe there are more courteous ways to communicate them. The fact that the entire café could hear the exchange made the situation even more uncomfortable, as it felt like a public reprimand. Originally, we had every intention of supporting this local business by purchasing drinks and food, but after this encounter, we decided against it. It s unfortunate because the café itself seemed promising, but the way the situation was handled really diminished our experience. While we respect the policies, we hope the staff can be more mindful of how they communicate them to customers. Sadly, I don t think we ll be returning.

October 22, 2024

Worst host I ever came across. Passes racist comments and offers not so great coffee.

October 22, 2024

Lady working there deny service to us because we were holding laptop and she said she dont allow that in her cafe. That was most embarrassing thing.

October 22, 2024

she denied service to me and my friend because we were holding laptop and she said it wasn t allowed.. Make no sense.. Soo rude

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

So so so good

September 22, 2024

Zero stars. Very rude owner. I went in for afternoon coffee and was told it s unacceptable to work on a laptop while enjoying my coffee. Literally no one was in the place! If someone needed a place to sit I would understand it s not nice to take up a seat to do your computer work, but that was not the case here. She was unnecessarily rude about it too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Nice little space with a friendly and personable owner. Tasty breakfast sandwiches at a reasonable price. Also, dog friendly on the patio..

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent food, service, and friendly atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I really enjoyed the clubhouse! Good service and accessible.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Delicious sandwiches and gluten free options as well! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent sandwiches and service !!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Awesome experience here! Super yummy coffee and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Best coffee in town.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The best sandwiches. Period.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The lady who runs this place is a hard working dedicated gal. She does it all herself and has great prices. Go visit this place !

★★
June 22, 2024

Coffee was fine. I would not recommend going here for to enjoy your coffee. Staff was outright negative towards us staying to work on our laptop. We were there for a total of 45 minutes. Staff proceeded to talk poorly of people who do work in coffee shops to other customers in our hearing. A great place to go if you want to get gaslit by staff.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I stop in here for a coffee every time I m in the area! Elizabeth puts so much love into her cafe and is such a delight to chat with. It s ridiculous how much abuse she has to put up with from rude, entitled customers. Be kind and tip well y all. Customer service workers are people too and Elizabeth is one of the best <3

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

An absolute gem. This sandwich shop, run by one incredible woman, is a fresh and delicious stop. We had ten people from our soccer team show up, as we were playing in the area (Hey Elizabeth, PCOV won the final!) and got a fresh meal before our game. We didnt plan on all showing up to the same cafe but as skill presented, Elizabeth prepared our drinks and then our sandwiches with no stress and plenty of happy whistles and singing from the kitchen. We were patient but didnt wait long before eating. My toastie was a perfectly panini press-toasted bread with fresh spinach, Swiss, tomato, and mayo. It was perfect. My apple cider was 200 degrees and had the best steamy aroma. I also grabbed a pecan tartlet and a tasty oat bar. I hope to be back again one day Wheelchair accessibility: All on one floor! Spacious washroom and dynamic seating area (huge patio, too).

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Excellent coffee, the owner was very nice

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

This cafe hates cyclists. I tried to stop here for a quick coffee but the angry shopkeeper came out to yell at me for trying to park my bike on her unoccupied patio. No wonder there is no one at this cafe, the service and demeanour of the staff is abysmal. Fortunately, I found Ponchos just a couple blocks up the road, where my faith in humanity was restored by friendly service, bikes parked outside, and lots of people chatting about coffee and bikes. Check out Ponchos!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The owner of this place is amazing, she is the most humble and caring person I have ever met, we enjoyed a 20 minute chat while I ate my toastie (which was amazing by the way) and the entire time I was just amazed at how much you could tell that she cares about the community and put people before herself. I cannot recommend this place enough, 10/10 will eat there again 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Flew in from Windsor Ontario today. Stopped in for a coffee and the owner was very pleasant and nice. Coffee was excellent. Ordered a ham and Swiss sandwich to go and it was also excellent. I would highly recommend this place.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Really nice owner, always asks how my day is. She makes amazing sandwiches and the shop is very cute and nice to be in. Highly recommend if you are looking for a nice lunch spot.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I have been coming here on and off for the past few years and the lady running it has always been friendly and the prices are reasonable. The food is fantastic and made to order, and the coffees and tea are always made with care. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. The place has good natural light and interesting art on the walls. 10/10 would recommend

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Wonderful energy that made us plan to come back again before we had finished our meal. The woman behind the counter had us leaving with smiles and the sandwiches were very tasty.

April 22, 2024

My experience at the café today was quite disappointing. Firstly, the owner seemed to assume I wanted my coffee to go, as they handed me a paper cup instead of a ceramic one. Although I was directed to a seat, the owner informed me that I couldnt use my laptop inside the café, which made for an awkward situation, especially considering there was only one other customer present. This unfriendly policy dampened my enthusiasm for enjoying my coffee and getting some work done in the café. I wouldnt recommend this café to those looking to study or work.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Such a cute and friendly spot. Delicious breakfast sandwich. Lovely owner.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Stopped in for a quick oat milk latte, was greeted with witty banter which I always love in any local cafe. Elizabeth was a sweetheart and a genuine human who hasn t raised her prices in 8 years, she said what good is it for me, to take an extra $2 from you . The integrity of her and her business is exemplary. I will definitely be back, next time for some food, too! 5/5 stars!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious sandwiches! And a very extroverted owner, funky place.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Had a great lunch at this cafe! The owner was super friendly, and our sandwiches were amazing. She let our pup hang on the patio too! Thank you (:

Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Why does the coffee need to be so hot that you wait 10 minutes for it to cool and still severely burn the Inside of your mouth, literally the hottest coffee I have ever had in my life. This really sucks

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Great coffee and sandwiches.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Dagwoods is our go-to for a delicious breakfast sandwich and espresso or latte! Everything is made with love.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The best sandwiches in the Westshore/Langford area. Top notch barista, owner Liz is the most lovely lady with great humour. Definitely recommend their Pesto Chicken sandwich as well as the london fog. Unmatched.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

My sandwich was absolutely delicious ham and Swiss. I recommend it!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Really appreciative of this coffee place.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Hands down the best cafe sandwich I have ever had. I would eat here every day if I could!! Absolutely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Always a great sandwich, awesome coffee, and warm atmosphere. Politeness goes a long way at this owner operated show. Be patient and your stomach will thank you! Thanks again for the great meal Dagwood!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

They have great food. They have a great atmosphere. Elizabeth is outstanding. And they make the best chai lattes

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I tried to ask a question about what the Harewood and sons tea latte on the menu was an experienced such hostility and rudeness that my partner and I had to leave. When we stated ok were going to leave now the employee who was being uncalled for levels rude and hostile yelled good. Id stray far away from this spot. Too bad, it was even recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Dropped in for a hot drink. The staff is very friendly and put me at ease. I didnt have any food but the menu did have some delicious looking things on it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Dropped in for lunch, was greeted by the lovely owner who made us a delicious BLT and Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Very delicious. The owner was very nice. We will be back Merci beaucoup

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Owner made it pretty clear that she wasnt interested in our business (despite the empty chairs). And the fact that she replies with thanks to every poor review demonstrates a lack of commitment to improving her demeanor with customers. Ponchos is just down the road though and the food there is excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

great food and awesome staff :D

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I had cranberry chicken panini. It came with coleslaw, generous portion and very tasty. The owner brought food and coffee to the patio. Very friendly and good service. Bonus!! Dog friendly place. I can not wait to go back to this place.

December 22, 2023

This place is a joke! Must be a front. Food is terrible over priced and it s never busy. I went there last week paid 16.95 for a sandwich it was the smallest puniest thing I should have walked away. EDIT: How do i post the screen shot of the bank charge of $16.95(obv including taxes) with your cafe as the merchant? What a professional response?

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

#1 sandwiches. What a treat to have a homemade delicious sandwich at a reasonable price. The owner is friendly and this is a great little spot! Our must do when coming to Victoria. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delightful restaurant, friendly, hard-working owner who is always on the go and eager to ensure you have a great meal. Thanks for the delicious sandwiches, Dagwoods is a must when were in Victoria.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent service and food. We highly recommend. Thank you Elizabeth for starting our day off right

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious and cozy

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had the most delicious coffee today from the marvellous one woman show operating this cute cafe! Efficient service and some of the best coffee I ve had. Great service at a great cafe

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great spot for sandwiches coffee and dessert!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great food and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This was our first time at Dagwoods. It was fantastic! The sandwiches are fresh and made to order. The portions are generous and delicious! The atmosphere is so friendly and the owner is the sweetest person. This is our new sandwich place. I wish we hadn t waited so long to try it. It is great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best sandwiches ever!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This was a tasty little stop for a sandwich on the way to grocery shop! The owner is adorable & she keeps it real at work. I respect anyone who can hold down all of the details alone. My partner & I enjoyed our sandwiches & the brownie was a soft sweet bonus. Thank you! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A lovely little cafe with an amazing host. Had a BLT with coleslaw, breakfast sammach, London fog, and a iced coffee. All hit the spot. I use a BLT to test different places as its so simple you have to rely on technique and produce quality. Not only did she nail it she did it with a song!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great chicken sandwich, good convo in a sweet spot.

December 22, 2023

Shockingly unfriendly reception by the owner / barista when I sat down and took out a notebook and pen to do some work before ordering since I was waiting for my partner. I don t allow that here she said, regarding my notepad, and asked me with a tense face how long I was going to work. I replied that I was waiting for my partner and maybe would take half an hour. She replied with a tense face OK because you re taking up a whole table in an otherwise empty coffee shop. I left.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service. Very friendly. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This little gem is definitely a diamond in the ruff

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious freshly made food and super nice owner!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely experience at Dagwoods! The owner is so friendly and magnetic! I went there 3 times on my visit and looking forward to visiting again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a hard working owner. She takes your order, makes your coffee, cooks your food and then cleans your dishes. For every single person. Dear customers, please be patient and kind. Being a super-woman like her isn t an easy job

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Forget fast-food. What a great one-woman-show comfortable food!! Strongly recommend Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the Pea soup first visit (just like moms) and the Montreal smoked meat sand 2nd visit. Soooo much meat and freshest bread. Coleslaw is excellent with cranberries and walnuts. And don t get me started about the coffee. Rich and chocolatey beans from The Shtick in Sooke. Had a cappuccino and price was better than most. Nicely decorated with a clean bathroom that felt like it was in a personal home. Very clean and obvious the owner Elizabeth takes extra time to make it inviting. She s a one woman show that is worth the wait if it s busy. Thanks Elizabeth for a great experience will definitely be back. Vegetarian options: Gluten free

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food, great coffee, and friendly atmosphere! 10/10 would come again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great Place, Great Food! I always like to come here. The macchiato I also always order is ALWAYS good. Just The right amount of Sweet!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It started with excellent service to exceptional food. Very very good sandwich, definitely going back soon. Elizabeth is wonderful and caring. We had the pesto chicken and club sandwich.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I love it here so much, the lady working there is so nice and joyful and she was really social and kind. The surroundings are really cool I love the theme and theres good music. She was so nice and the food was amazing I loved it. I would give it a billion stars if I could

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

this place is amazing. the food and coffee was so good the woman running it has the best energy she is so kind and positive! the cafe is so cute i wish i could rate it higher

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love love love the food, and chatting with the owner. The space is inviting and you can tell she loves what she does. Pea soup was 10/10 and our chicken sandwiches were delish!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The sandwiches are fantastic! It was nice and communal with the other guests in the space. Elizabeth was warm and accommodating. This is a one woman show and shes does great, but keep it in mind, dont come in in a rush or impatient.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is as close, clean, and healthy a sandwich as it gets to what your grandma will prepare for you. The owner hand picks the meats (chicken, turkey, ham) all fresh, and gets the best bread. Oven toasted, nothing comes close.... I went there twice, and will keep going back

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious sandwiches with fresh ingredients. Welcoming service. Great spot and will definitely be back for more food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Liz makes the best food in all of Victoria.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love coming here, the food is tasty and the atmosphere is very cozy. Definitely recommended!

December 22, 2022

Owner is so rude. I will never go there again. Gee, wonder why nobody was in there.

December 22, 2022

Owner of the place is rude. Food is meh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best sandwich in langford hands down .This is my new favourite spot to go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great little cafe with a unique vibe and high quality affordable food. Something you just dont find much of anymore.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very friendly, amazing service. Love her sandwiches, pea soup, and her homemade goodies from the fridge.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly owner - delicious food. Great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I ordered pesto chicken sandwich as my lunch today. The service was fast, and the lady in the store was super friendly. The bread was crispy outside and soft inside, vegetables were crunchy and fresh, and the chicken was well seasoned. I love the decorations in the store, such a great and cute place to spend your morning time here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great atmosphere good coffee

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love this place , it s definitely a hidden gem . Great service great food ( home style cooking ) great ART ! ( definitely check out the washroom ) . Will come visit again .

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely little cafe with delicious bread for the gluten-free sandwich options. Owner is very kind and provides great service, will definitely be back!

December 22, 2022

Staff were very rude. To the point where i had to leave as they were bing so disrespectful. Took my business elsewhere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent quality soup and sandwiches, and just the right amount of choices on the menu. I absolutely loved the gluten free option. Owner is super friendly, and you can readily see this place is her heart and soul. A must try place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Incredible food and even more incredible service! The cutest little sandwich shop with a homemade hometown feel, absolutely delightful!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The woman that runs this place is really kind. If she has the time shes a great conversationalist!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great cafe, awesome staff!

December 22, 2022

Very rude server

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Super friendly! My dog got lots of treats and my food was brought out to the patio area for me! Excellent service and food, will be coming again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Went for a sandwich and brownie while I was working, even though the woman working had 3 orders to go through before she could take mine she still kept me company while working away in the kitchen. Loved her energy and the sandwich was freaking awesome.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I come here almost every week with my boyfriend and we love it!! Our favourite cafe by far, the food is amazing and sooo fresh. I would highly recommend coming in for lunch (try the coleslaw on the side, I usually HATE coleslaw but the stuff she makes is delicious). The owner works alone so be sure to give your compliments to the chef, server, and owner all in one!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went for lunch and left before ordering because the woman was incredibly rude to us and to another person who called in while we were there. So disappointing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I absolutely love this little café. I went in here one morning just to check it out and the menu looked really impressive the food is made fresh daily I know she makes a lot of her foods from scratch using quality ingredients. I had an Americano and it was one of the best I ve ever had in the price was very reasonable for a large. I can t wait to go back to try the other food items on the menu the sandwiches look amazing I did have a toasty basically a grilled cheese but it was delicious! I love this place and can t wait to go back.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice little place, good patio, food was good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good little spot for a coffee. The owner is a nice woman, albeit quite animated.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Another great Langford Gem for sandwiches. Friendly lady (pretty sure she owns the place) great sandwiches, good prices. Not much seating inside, but cozy and cute.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Havent even finished my sandwich and Im already writing this review. The food is excellent and service even better. Great patio to hang out on. 10/10 would recommend for casual lunch dates

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Would recommend $15 chicken club sandwich and coleslaw Amazing Stop by

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great vibes and delicious breakfast sandwiches! Merci!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Cute little place, tasty food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wonderful little cafe with an owner who s passion about good food translates to delicious sandwiches (and soups!) Put this on your radar and make a point of checking it out. In the pictures are the roast beef and veggie (+chicken) sandwiches, which were both amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Worth every penny. Nice people and delicious food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Super friendly staff and great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

This place is a cute little gem! The coffee is so good! Our bagels were tasty and the service and hospitality was so welcoming. Thank you Elizabeth

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Best kept secret!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Coffees are fantastic. One of the few places you can still sit in and they serve great food. What is not to like?

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Really good food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Friendly, excellent food, wish I lived close enough to walk there regularly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fantastic food, service, and coffee.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Parking is terrible. We went to Dagwoods Café and couldnt find parking so we went somewhere else.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food, drinks and service! I m vegetarian and the owner was very accommodating to that. Definitely have to visit again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great sandwiches and salads from a little cafe in Langford. Its a little tricky to park there, but its worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We went here for breakfast. Order two breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The service was amazing and they were super friendly during our whole visit. We really enjoyed the dog friendly patio and treats for him! Will absolutely return again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The most amazing delicious food I have had in this city. I recommend this place over any other food place in the city. Food is made fresh to order and was outstanding. Wish I took a photo but I had the beef dip with coleslaw and it was mouth watering Thank you we will be back again and look forward to see your new location on Sooke road

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very disheartening experience. I used to live in this neighbourhood and was excited to return to this place Where are the owner had been so friendly (and had told me about her upcoming opening a new restaurant -Blondies- on route to Sooke) i m not sure if she was just having a really bad day or what I had ordered a latte .. And then asked to use the washroom And she was completely rude. It was like I was dealing with another person Somebody who I remembered to be quite friendly, Was very cold . I guess she had decided to close her washrooms. Though I thought that establishments serving food and beverage were keeping their washrooms open for clients maybe this is all changed. I was excited for the opening of her new restaurant on the way to Sooke, where I live , but I don t think I ll ever step foot in her establishments again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Yet another delicious meal from Dagwoods, the food is always on point, and Liz is sure to make you laugh with her infectious and cheerful spirit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent fresh food, great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food, reasonable prices, and friendly service by the owner. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food was beyond amazing, and the staff was super friendly and welcoming. If i could, i would rate this cafe 100 stars. Recommend to everyone becuse there is something for everyone!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The best!

December 22, 2021

Very rude and confrontational owner. I recommend staying well clear of this place. They had a decent menu, but the atmosphere leaves a sour taste in your mouth. I left this place really disturbed after witnessing and experiencing the owner be nasty and hostile to more than one person. I would have thought maybe she was just having a bad day, but I notice there are other reviews saying the same thing about this grumpy owner, she must behave this way alot. I will never go there again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Simple but fresh and delicious food! Just how we like it. Very nice people too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

We stopped at Dagwoods in need of a satisfying sandwich. We got exactly that but we were blown away by the coleslaw! Seriously stay and eat in so you can have some of that coleslaw. We ve been telling our friends about it and no one ever talks about the coleslaw you have at restaurants - so that says something!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very fresh good meats. Great sandwiches.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Was looking for a late breakfast on a Sunday and found this Cafe. Had a breakfast sandwich and an Americano; both were fantastic! This is a friendly place to grab a bite to eat and chill. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious food and friendly service. A great place for lunch.

December 22, 2021

Stopped there for lunch today and waited 30 mins for our food. The soup we got was bland and full of flour clumps and when we asked if we could swap the soup for something else. She said nope not my fault you dont like it. I just sell it gone there many times before but will never go again. Just lost 3 customers. Very disappointed

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ive been here twice and loved it. Delicious food, friendly owner, excellent service, and welcoming environment. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent cafe!! First time here today and was very pleasantly surprised! When I discovered that Elizabeth was from Quebec I had to try her Ham and Pea soup. She did not disappoint ! Excellent. My Quebec partner agreed. Her sandwiches were very tasty and made with nice buns and real chicken, not sandwich meat. Here coleslaw and green salad were very flavourful. Even her plates has style to them. The atmosphere was very nice, music was very relaxing and appropriate and decor was warm. It is a nice spot with windows in both sides to look out of and I look forward to lounging on her patio in the summer. Thanks again for your hospitality Elizabeth. We look forward to our next visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Owner is friendly as can be and very accommodating

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Awesome first visit, food was amazing, owner is awesome, coffee was perfect! Well done!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Had the most delicious sandwich and macchiato for lunch. Lovely warm bright space and very friendly owner!! Ill be back for another chipotle chicken sandwich. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Wonderful place, we make sure we visit whenever we are in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Really fair price, delicious, friendly. Start with the chipotle chicken and eat your way down the menu.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Dagwood s Cafe is one of my favourite places to visit and eat. Elizabeth is a wonderful cook who puts so much love into every meal. Her hamburger with fries is one of the best hamburgers I ve ever had. The size portions are huge and no matter what I order, I always walk away full.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

great food and service!...loved my smoked meat sandwich yesterday and today i stopped by and had a fantastic tourtierre...meat pie

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Cute and quiet, a great place to get some coffee and a meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great breakfast, and the friendliest service in Langford!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Had a great experience at this cafe! The breakfast sandwich was delicious and the side of coleslaw was to die for. Comfortable seating on the patio observing the social distancing. Elizabeth, the owner is a one woman show 7 days a week and very warm and welcoming. We live in Duncan but we will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Welcoming and beautiful venue filled with art. Patio, glass walls and the best tasting fresh made-for-you food. The heart of this cafes success is without question its brilliant owner and food magician, Elizabeth.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The staff was unbelievably pleasant and friendly and the store was adorable, the coffee was absolutely wonderful and the lattes where made perfectly, the beans are smooth and rich and complimented well. The sandwiches where also superb and the variety was huge, I wanted to try all of them but had to decide on cranberry chicken (love cranberry) and it was scrupulous and the slaw on the side with walnuts was a combination I had no idea was so good and will now be added to any slaws I do in the future. Highly recommend this stop for a great date, family lunch or self care day meal and coffee. 10/10 would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Very nice & clean cafe, friendly greeting & service. Employee came out onto the patio & handed my dog a cookie to her.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Nice little cafe. Good to see independent business in the great of langford. The owner is lovely, friendly and a great singing voice. Good coffee, yummy baked goods and a gumball machine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutly fantastic service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The best little cafe..run with real beautiful people

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Always good food at Dagwoods. Love the place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great food and cute cafe atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great little spot! The coffee is good. The treats are good. The sandwiches are good! This place is a hidden gem.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The owner is a lovely individual. The food is incredible. Great coffee. Calming atmosphere and dog friendly patio. Cant wait for her restaurant to open!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Got rhe chipotle chicken and coleslaw. 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I had the chipotle chicken sandwich and the London fog. The food was super tasty and the woman working was really friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. 5/5 would go again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great place to bring our dog to enjoy a nice lunch outside on the patio! The sandwiches are amazing!! Friendly service. Homemade soups are definitely worth a try.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I havent walked into a place this warm and friendly in a long time. The loveliest staff, amazing coffee, and fantastic gluten-free sandwiches. Will definitely be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food, and an excellent service staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Their coffee is also very good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Fantastic sandwiches and good coffee. Friendly staff. Will be back for sure

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great place to work or enjoy a delicious cappuccino. Liz is the best! :) the sandwich is so good!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We have tied to get here several times but parking is a bit of a problem. The cafe is small.with only 5 tables but the smells coming from the tiny kitchen were very enticing. Looking at the menu board the food is well priced and looking at the entrees when they were brought out, they looked very appetizing. There are 2 daily soups which change. When talking with the owner, she said they are opening a new location sometime in January or February with more parking. We will definitely go there. We did take out americnos ad they were okay. Will go back and try their menu in the new location.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

fantastic food, great coffee and awesome staff. Try the chicken pesto sandwich!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly service!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The owner is amazing and the best clubhouse in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food is great and prices very reasonable

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly service and good drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

What a find! My wife and I are new to the area and stumbled across this place. I had the smoked.meat sandwich and she had the BLT. AMAZING!!!! The owner, Elizabeth, was kind and welcoming... Was such a great spot to have lunch. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great sandwiches, friendly service! If youre looking for good food at a local cafe, this is the place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great service and food. Friendly atmosphere.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

If you are searching for a great local cafe this is the place! Very friendly service, great food, awesome location to look at the world go by! Fantastique place à recommender!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Nice local cafe run by a lady from Montreal so the smoked meat and poutine is on point. Also serves great coffee from The Stick in Sooke. If you re in the neighborhood pop by for a drink or some food. Also serves local beer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

If you are a sandwich condesieur you will love this place!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Stopped in with the wife while out on a walk. Had the club. Came with real chicken, felt like it was cut from a whole chicken rather than just a cooked breast but I could be wrong. Was excellent. Wife had soup and poutine which she loved. Service was great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food. Great owner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Excellent homemade everything. Charming staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Breakfast was delicious Saturday only 8-2

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

An utterly charming neighborhood sandwich bar, cheekily decorated, pleasant and comfortable. The proprietor is not just a wizard in the kitchen; she also, without warning, breaks into song, singing along with some pop anthem or other on the radio, and her voice is stunningly beautiful. Her musicianship is astonishing. She could be on the opera stage. And I know what Im talking about. It really is the kind of unexpected pleasure you only think happens in movies. Order the Victoria Smoked Meat if you want a Reuben; the Montreal Smoked Meat if you want an authentic experience reminiscent of Bens in Old Montreal. Judging by her slight Francophone accent, I suspect she brought the recipe with her. Order a glass of chicken broth. Go ahead. Youll get a glass of beer. This is a lady who knows how to have, and give, just the right amount of fun and also serve seriously good lunches. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Awesome sandwhich cafe run by a super cool women from Montreal!! Great sandwiches and lattes are to die for.. would highly recommend if youre in the area and its honeslty worth the drive if youre not! Go check out the great specials, soups sandwiches and more at Dagwoods.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great little spot! Serving Stickinthemud coffee! And if the coffee wasnt a reason to stop by, Elizabeth and her little kitchen will blow your mind! Great breakfast sandwiches and Poutine and other amazing sandwiches, and if you dont feel like washing that delicious food down with a coffee you can also get beer on tap! Yah go check it out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Hidden gem. I stopped by after a haircut nearby and was pleasantly surprised. Very good, homemade food and they use stick in the mud coffee, which is incredible. Owner operated and the owner is really sweet. Ham and Swiss Sandwich was clearly made with love. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

This little cafe is a Gem to find...My family and I have walked passed this little place many times before entering, but was walking to town when i decided to check it out. Well I had Tea and my daughter wanted water and I bought another drink to take with me and had pulled out a 20 when She said 5 and change...so I payed just over 5 dollars for stuff any where else would have been closer to 10 dollars every place else..I will be back often. Ty Dagwood Cafe

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good place owner nice

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Great coffee shop and has an amazing atmosphere. Love Elizabeth the owner.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Very very kind owner with tasty sandwiches!