Victoria’s Coziest Coffee Shops for a Rainy Day

Rainy days in Victoria are part of life on the West Coast — but locals know how to make the most of it. With cozy cafés tucked into heritage streets and modern coffeehouses buzzing with community, Victoria’s café culture is second to none. Whether you’re looking for the perfect latte, a corner to study, or a spot to read a book, here are the coffee shops that make grey days brighter.

Habit Coffee

With locations in Chinatown and The Atrium, Habit has a minimalist style and some of the best espresso in the city.

Discovery Coffee

A local institution, Discovery roasts its own beans and offers cozy interiors perfect for lingering on a rainy day.

Hey Happy Coffee

Bright, cheerful, and known for unique drinks, Hey Happy is a downtown gem that turns gloomy days into colorful ones.

Caffe Fantastico

Roasting since the ’90s, Fantastico pairs top-quality coffee with warm, rustic spaces across multiple locations.

Shatterbox Coffee Company

Tucked into Victoria Public Market, Shatterbox offers specialty coffee with heart, plus pastries perfect for comfort snacking.

VOTING SECTION

These are our favorite rainy-day cafés in Victoria — but what’s yours? Vote below and help crown the coziest coffee shop in the city.

CLOSING

Victoria thrives on its café culture, and your votes will keep this list fresh. Next time it pours, grab an umbrella and cozy up in your favorite spot.