Brentwood Bay Village Empourium

Springtime is a wonderful time to take an outing to the Saanich Peninsula, where we all love to see the wild crocuses, cherry trees, daffodils and baby lambs in the fields. No trip to the area is complete without a stop at the Brentwood Bay Village Empourium, awarded the Times Colonist Readers’ Choice Award for Best Coffee Shop.

Empourium has become a sought-after destination: a welcoming cafe and retail store where excellent coffee, delicious food, live music, arts and retail coexist. Relax indoors or out under an umbrella or marquis, and enjoy a latte, wine, beer or old-fashioned milkshake. Empourium’s food and beverage offerings feature an evolving menu with a great selection of freshly baked treats such as Apple Crumble Pullaparts, Triple Chocolate Cake and fresh fruit muffins, plus a delicious selection of panini, house-made soups, sandwiches and salads. Catering is available for special events, meetings and more.

Live music and art are also a big part of the Empourium vibe. Friday nights feature local, professional talent, touring musicians and talented locals come out to Open Mic nights to share music, stories, spoken word and more.

This family-owned, independent shop is also filled with beautiful and unusual merchandise sourced from local, regional and global makers. Whether you are shopping for yourself or looking for a gift, you are sure to find something amazing from the eclectic retail area.

Empourium also boasts a five star ranking on Trip Advisor and other review platforms.

As one recent reviewer raved, ‘’I absolutely love this coffee shop!! Their Malahat Mist/London Fog is so creamy and delicious and their breakfast paninis are HEAVENLY! They have a lovely range of sweets... they support local artists by carrying their art creations on their shelves and also host local musicians. I absolutely love the atmosphere and it truly shows that the employees love their jobs!’’ Find out what others already know with a trip to Brentwood Bay Village Empourium.