Tre Fantastico
1 review 810 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC +1 250-590-8014 www.caffefantastico.com suggest an edit
16 January 2024 17:03
Many years ago I frequented the Fantastico in the Quadra Street village and the barista there was given the task of serving me "whatever you think will bring me back in the door".
Well, be careful what ask for, as I was given a bowl sized coffee that was quite literally the best coffee I have ever had in my life, presented with chocolate covered beans around the base on a plate. I sat at the window enjoying this delight, watching the passersby, and taking in the day unfolding around me. And a wonderful think happened: I began to see things sharper, colours were more vivid, my thoughts clearer and faster, I had more energy and felt like the world was mine to explore and enjoy!? !
Like a certain episode of Seinfeld, I was enlightened.
This was NOT the case of the Parkside located franchise; I found the coffee to be bitter like a franchise regular blend which always has the pot brewing and is never washed out. The muffin was average. The seating was full and I ended up in the hotel lobby (too cold to be outside!).
The staff were attentive and polite, but I didn't feel like I was valued like the other Fantastico location. The prices were high. Parking is paid, on the street. If you're a customer of the hotel there is underground parking and apparently that would include free charging spots down there?
Well, be careful what ask for, as I was given a bowl sized coffee that was quite literally the best coffee I have ever had in my life, presented with chocolate covered beans around the base on a plate. I sat at the window enjoying this delight, watching the passersby, and taking in the day unfolding around me. And a wonderful think happened: I began to see things sharper, colours were more vivid, my thoughts clearer and faster, I had more energy and felt like the world was mine to explore and enjoy!? !
Like a certain episode of Seinfeld, I was enlightened.
This was NOT the case of the Parkside located franchise; I found the coffee to be bitter like a franchise regular blend which always has the pot brewing and is never washed out. The muffin was average. The seating was full and I ended up in the hotel lobby (too cold to be outside!).
The staff were attentive and polite, but I didn't feel like I was valued like the other Fantastico location. The prices were high. Parking is paid, on the street. If you're a customer of the hotel there is underground parking and apparently that would include free charging spots down there?