la caffetteriaSit down. Stay a while.
The Caffè
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Illy espresso and Fernwood drip. Panini on rosemary focaccia. Cicchetti, dolci, and gelato, with a patio open year-round.
- Mon–Sat 8 — 6Sunday 10 — 5
- Lunch till 5kitchen closes at 5 pm
- Patio openyear-round
Da Mangiare
To Eat
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Hot Panini
Panini CaldiMade with rosemary focaccia. Add prosciutto crudo or cotto ham +$6.
PomodoroMozzarella, fresh basil, tomato, garlic and balsamic aioli.
$15EspañaGrilled chorizo, roasted red pepper, Emmental, Calabrian chili aioli.
$16Meatball SubBeef meatballs, marinara, provolone, Parmigiano, basil, on a panini bun.
$15PrimaveraBrie, basil pesto, artichoke hearts, red onion.
$15Breakfast MattinaBasil and paprika frittata, pesto, provolone, mayo, ketchup, roasted red pepper.
$12Ottavio Grilled CheeseThick cut sourdough, Emmental, aged cheddar, Gruyère, butter, ketchup.
$14Kid’s Grilled Cheese
$7Cold Panini
Panini FreddiMade with rosemary focaccia. Wrapped and ready to go. No waiting.
MortadellaMortadella, lemon ricotta, basil pesto, pistachio, red onion, greens.
$15CanadianoTurkey breast, aged cheddar, dill pickle, tomato, spring greens, mayo, mustard.
$15LombardoProsciutto crudo, whipped gorgonzola, honey almonds, sliced pear, balsamic onion confit.
$16Lunch Combo
PranzoMake any hot or cold panini a lunch combo.
Cup of Soup
$6Kettle Chips
$4Side Green Salad
$6Snacks & Sharing
CicchettiFrom the kitchen. Made to order.
Prosciutto & ChipsLayered kettle chips, thin sliced prosciutto crudo, peperoncini, Parmigiano.
$12Sardines & FocacciaSardines in olive oil, grilled rosemary focaccia.
$9Ottavio MeatballBeef meatball, Ottavio tomato sauce, Parmigiano.
$6Snacks to Go
CicchettiFrom the case. Ready to go.
Antipasto BoxTwo meats, two cheeses, olives, cornichons, tomatoes, fig, crostini.
$15Ottavio Olive MixOlives and cornichons marinated with herbs.
$6Marcona AlmondsRoasted in extra virgin olive oil, finished with sea salt.
$6Plates & Salads
Piatti e InsalateFrom the kitchen. Made to order.
FrittataChorizo, cherry tomato, four cheese, parsley, with a cup of soup or side green salad.
$14SoupCup / bowl. Rotating seasonal, served with focaccia. Made by Soup Sisters, who have fed the Victoria Women’s Transition House since 2011.
$6 / $9Salads & Yogurt
Piatti e InsalateFrom the case. Ready to go.
Roasted Squash & Kale SaladButternut squash, red cabbage, kale, balsamic dressing, honey almonds, cranberries.
$12Yogurt BowlYogurt, cherries, honey, pistachios, almond granola.
$12Orecchiette Pasta SaladSundried tomato, red onion, kalamata olives, ricotta salata, basil.
$13Il Caffè
Coffee & Tea
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Coffee
CaffèEspresso drinks are pulled with two shots at every size.
Latte8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$6 / $6.50 / $7Drip Fernwood8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$3.50 / $4 / $4.50Cappuccino8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$6 / $6.50 / $7Americano8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$4 / $5 / $5.25Flat White8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$6 / $6.50 / $7Mocha8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$6 / $6.50 / $7Misto8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$5 / $6 / $6.50Espresso
EspressoCortadoSingle / double.
$4.50 / $5.50EspressoSingle / double.
$3.25 / $4.25MacchiatoSingle / double.
$4.25 / $5.25AffogatoA double espresso over your choice of gelato.
$8.50Iced Drinks
Bevande FreddeIced Latte16oz.
$7Italian Soda16oz.
$5Iced Americano16oz.
$5.25Iced Chai16oz.
$7Iced Matcha16oz.
$8.50Iced Mocha16oz.
$7Not Coffee
Senza CaffèTea12oz.
$4Chai Latte8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$6 / $6.50 / $7London Fog8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$5 / $6 / $6.50Matcha Latte12oz.
$8Hot Cocoa8oz / 12oz / 16oz.
$5 / $6 / $6.50Da Bere
Wine, Beer & Cocktails
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Wine
VinoWhite5oz glass / bottle.
$10 / $43Rosé5oz glass / bottle.
$10 / $42Red5oz glass / bottle.
$10 / $50Sparkling
BollicineFrizzante Rosé200ml.
$14Prosecco200ml.
$14Beer
BirraPeroni355ml.
$8Stella355ml.
$8Dark Matter355ml.
$833 Acres IPA355ml.
$8Fat Tug250ml.
$5Dominion Cider
SidroRaspberry & Apple473ml.
$13Apple, off dry473ml.
$13Cocktails
CocktailAperol Spritz200ml. Aperol, sparkling wine, giant olive, orange slice.
$14Please! Cocktails
CocktailClassic Margarita355ml. Tequila steeped on fresh lime, house triple sec, a touch of sea salt.
$14Raspberry, Juniper & Mint355ml. Gin and ripe raspberry, finished with mint.
$14Mango, Coconut & Pandan355ml. Vodka, mango and coconut. Mango sticky rice in a glass.
$14Dolci
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Dolci
What’s in the caseCurrent Pastry SelectionAsk what is in the case today.
$4.50BiscottiRotating flavours.
$3.00Cake SliceThe selection rotates monthly.
$6.50Gelato & Affogato
GelatoGelato — 1 to 3 scoopsRotating flavours, served in a cup or cone.
See caseAffogatoA double espresso over your choice of gelato.
$8.50
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Browse the deli before you go.
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