Crust Bakery

I really like Crust. Two years ago we bought items from Crust and similar items from the Dutch bakery next door and Crust won hands down. This year we only went to Crust to buy little tarts and muffins. I actually like a muffin with larger top like the ones Murchies has but the flavor of these are great.
The dark roast coffee they sell here is quite nice too.

When I go into a small restaurant or bakery that is surrounded by other similar stores: I expect friendly service and to be treated with human decency. Quite frankly Crust Bakery does not embody that belief. Yesterday we went into Crust after seeing the delicious looking desserts in the window. Initially I was surprised that we received no friendly greeting and no hello. While my boyfriend was ordering, I sat down in one of their chairs at the bar. Rather antique chairs that are not stable but because of the floor, they are very very unsafe. I proceeded to move my foot on the ground and slipped on some of the food scraps and disgusting crumbs that are all over their floor. I’m a bit unsure when the last time that the restaurant was cleaned (see photos). My chair went flying across the room (with me in it). My left arm was throbbing and I was in pain from the fall. Other customers asked me how I was (one was a doctor that was worried I had broke my arm in the fall after seeing how hard I fell). Of the two women that were working there neither asked if I was ok or said a word. In fact after the customer said something to one of them; she said «I can get you ice if you need it» in a completely condescending tone. Not one ounce of concern or kindness. They definitely were not taught human decency. I don’t know how these ladies run a business but quite frankly I don’t care as they will not ever be getting my business again. I would highly recommend you head over to the Dutch bakery a couple doors down. They have great service and friendly staff. Not what I experienced at Crust Bakery.

Mostly a take-​away bakery as the only place to sit is bar stools against a wall with patrons brushing by (no bathrooms either). But – everything is delicious, especially the chocolate croissant which looks so unassuming – until you take that first bite – aaah!

Whenever I go to YYJ I have to make sure I come here and get the blueberry danish. It’s so delicious and crumbly and sweet and heavenly.
This place is cute and trendy, located on Fort Street. The options for baked goods are varied, from sweet to savoury. They also serve coffee and tea.
I wish there was more comfortable seating, but the store is so tiny that there isn’t much room to relax. It’s more of a take away place.
We just bought a condo here, so I’m sure I’ll be there on the regular. :)

Wow! This is an outstanding bakery. We ordered several items and all were exceptional. Can not wait to go back!

Pastries and breads are really good. Prices are a bit high, though it does reflect the quality of the baked goods (and the high-​rent downtown location). But why does the credit/​debit terminal prompt me to add a tip?! This is a bakery, not a full-​service restaurant. I felt like the cashier was giving me side-​eye for not tipping. At a TAKE-​OUT BAKERY. Thumbs down for that.

A great bakery that should not be missed
Wonderful flaky croissants
Helpful cheerful staff
Nice assortment of pastries
Doesn’t look like much from outside but worth a visit
On holiday and staying at the Empress
Short walk from hotel

Wow there are no words. I’m lucky I have a large family so I could try a bite of everything. Pastries were perfect. Loved the crème brûlée, Chocolate ganache, maple meringue, but my fav was passion fruit raspberry tart. The garlic focaccia with tomatoes caused us to buy 2 more large ones after trying one

Amazing! Upon looking at everything I warned the employees that we might eat everything, we almost met my promise. We tried everything from savory croissants, breads, Danishes, cronuts and coffee and everything was awesome. We went in on a sat and the only thing that disappointed us was that when we tried to go back the next day, we realized they were closed on Sundays!

I had a lot of shopping to do when I arrived at crust and they offered to hold the pastries in the back and I could come back to pick them up since they often run out of croissants and morning pastries. Luckily we had enough arms to carry what we ordered and the almond croissant and chocolate croissants were the best I’ve ever had. Often they’re too sweet from other bakeries I’ve been too but the quality of their ingredients shined through. If I lived closer I would go here daily. Wonderful service and great pastries all around!

I imagine this is what they call a «boutique bakery» and to me that means every item is handcrafted and incredibly unique in flavor combinations. I had their zucchini, feta, and dill quiche which was good and the pear almond tart, which was bomb! But the variety of pastries they have are phenomenal. I will definitely come back next time I’m in Victoria!

Perhaps we ordered the wrong item. The pastries made with puff pastry looked great but we didn’t taste them. Ordered a passion fruit merengue tart to go. The passion fruit curd was very skimpy — the tart crust was not filled, more like a smear across the crust. The crust was tough & too sweet. The merengue was a small dallop. Very disappointing for the price.
Service wasn’t good. There were 2 gals working there but 1 was in the back when I arrived. The other gal was chatting excessively with a couple (he was a local & she was from Vegas — yes, we could all overhear the conversation) who ordered 1 item. She chatted on & on with them while another couple & myself (that’s 3 people) waited & waited. When it was my turn she barely said thank you & didn’t bother to provide a napkin & fork (I had to wait for a few more minutes to get those because she ignored me while serving others) nor even a bag to carry the box in. Everyone else left with their items in a bag. Hmmm, wonder if it is because I was the only non-​blonde & tanner than the other patrons…
A new, modern looking place with a great window display to draw you in. Perfectly located a couple doors down from the established Dutch Bakery so they catch a lot of food traffic from sheer location.

This little bakery wowed me. I felt like a fish on the hook as the beautiful offerings lured us inside. I felt right at home in this bright, cheerful little bakery. We ordered several items to take with us back to the hotel where we quickly devoured them. My favorite selection was the cherry chocolate Danish, scrumptious!