Bows Coffee Roasters

Cafe · Burnside

Bows Coffee Roasters

Cafe · Burnside

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483 Garbally Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 4T3, Canada

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Bows & Arrows serves expertly roasted, minimalist coffee in a bright, plant-filled space that feels like home in Victoria’s Rock Bay.  

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483 Garbally Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 4T3, Canada Get directions

bowscoffee.com
@bowscoffeeroasters

CA$10–20

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483 Garbally Rd, Victoria, BC V8T 4T3, Canada Get directions

+1 250 590 7792
bowscoffee.com
@bowscoffeeroasters

CA$10–20

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On the Grid : Bows X Arrows Coffee

"Easily one of the most highly regarded cafe/roasteries in Victoria, Bows + Arrows' Rock Bay location is a community lynchpin without a need to sing their own praises. When the weather's right, wide open garage doors invite you in; when the weather's not-so-right their high ceilings and bright roasting room allow for quiet introspection over a delicious brew. Bring your laptop or don't: this is the type of coffee shop you really don't need much to feel completely at home." - The Number

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"Bows X Arrows Coffee, Rock Bay Quadra Village by The Number. Easily one of the most highly regarded cafe/roasteries in Victoria, Bows + Arrows' Rock Bay location is a community lynchpin without a need to sing their own praises. When the weather's right, wide open garage doors invite you in; when the weather's not-so-right their high ceilings and bright roasting room allow for quiet introspection over a delicious brew. Bring your laptop or don't: this is the type of coffee shop you really don't need much to feel completely at home."

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Gregory Johnson

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Admittedly I was nervous visiting after reading the negative reviews. I purchase their excellent coffee beans online and wanted to experience it in person. My daughter and I were treated cheerfully and promptly and the coffee drink was better than all others I have purchased on this trip from the mainland. I will continue to be a customer from near and afar. Thank you!

Valerie Stancliffe

Google
As tourists used to the likes of Starbucks, Bows was out of the ordinary for us as the menu is classic and minimalistic, without the additives we are used to. However, customer service was excellent—they talked to us about what we liked and helped us curate a drink to our tastes, and they were very informative. Our coffees were delicious, as well. If we are ever back in town, we will return!

Shane Eaton

Google
Great beans but possibly the least welcome I've ever felt at a cafe. It's a shame because the space is beautiful.

Krystine Howie

Google
Love to see a business standing on the right side of humanity!! Super friendly staff, clean and cute atmosphere, they roast their own beans! And the Zataar scone is SO good!!!! ✌🏻🖤💚❤️

Jason Blanchette (J)

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Poor Customer Service!!! The espresso was decent and I’m hoping to pull some incredible shots when I get home with the 4 pounds of beans I purchased. The negative energy and aloof attitude displayed by the female barista on Friday Dec. 17 was unacceptable. I understand covid is challenging people in many ways but it shouldn’t preclude the ability to be cordial and provide a basic level of customer service. There is also no shortage of ethical, quality roasters around, with exceptional staff and incredible single origin and blended roasts, so I won’t be recommending nor returning to Bows & Arrows anytime soon. I will also unfortunately be reminded of my negative experience when I’m grinding and pulling shots from these brands over the next few weeks. Update: Hathaway blend is nice and it dialled in easily but it will take a number of outstanding ristretto cortados to wash off the barista’s bad attitude.

Carmel Bennett

Google
Bows and Arrows is an excellent spot for coffee. The space is beautiful—airy, filled with natural light, and plants. But they do more than make great coffee—they bring attention to important issues and put their money where their mouth is by taking action to create a better world. Their commitment to justice, caring for those most vulnerable in a time when businesses feel pressured to maintain the status quo, is truly admirable. I love bows :)

Sarah Hunt

Google
Best tasting coffee in town. As a bonus, this business is run by a team of warm, thoughtful and community-engaged folks, with deep knowledge of the people and places involved in every step of making their coffee. A visit to Bows feels like being part of a community, and I am here for it. Thank you.

Andrea Demers

Google
One of the best roasters in BC. I love grabbing a coffee and maybe a pastry when I stock up on beans. (Limited food options but if you can grab a cheesy pretzel that's a real winner) Some brew gear and reading material for sale as well. Some street parking nearby. Sometimes they put stools out front, other times it's just take your coffee and walk to the nearby Selkirk trestle or pop a seat on the curb. One of my fave spots for coffee in Victoria.