Get your grilled cheese on at these Victoria spots

Nothing brings back childhood memories like a good grilled cheese sandwich, but these Victoria pubs, restaurants and bistros go above and beyond your mom’s cheddar and white bread. Their top-quality sandwiches are made with the ingredients that are sure to seduce your taste buds. Here's a list of the grilled cheese sandwiches worth seeking out in Victoria.

By Genesis Davies

Spinnakers Brewpub & Guest House Restaurant

1

308 Catherine St, Victoria, BC V9A 3S8

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• Phone Number
  • 250-386-2739Primary
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If you enjoy seafood and sourdough, you’ll want to try the shrimp melt at Spinnaker’s. Made with amber ale cheese and topped with red onion and garden fennel, this delightful sandwich blows most other grilled cheeses out of the water. Enjoy yours with a house craft beer for the full pub experience.

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Hotel Grand Pacific

2

463 Belleville St, Victoria, BC V8V 1X3

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  • 250-386-0450Primary
  • 1-800-663-7550Tollfree
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Just a short stroll from the Inner Harbour, the Courtyard Café is located in the basement of the Hotel Grand Pacific. It offers pastries, coffee and a small selection of dishes. If you’re in the mood for grilled cheese, try its unique sandwich, which comes with apples and cheese for tasty new way to enjoy a classic.

10 Acres

3

611 Courtney St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B7

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  • 250-220-8008Primary
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Order your Gruyère, mozzarella and pecorino sandwich with Berkshire pork to eat in the courtyard and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The bistro is located on a farm, where many of the restaurant ingredients are grown, and you can check out the animals and explore the farm if you have a little extra time.

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Bard & Banker Public House

4

1022 Government St, Victoria, BC V8W 1X7

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  • 250-953-9993Primary
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Once a bank, this stately building is now a bar and restaurant that is worth checking out simply for the stunning architecture. However, if you are on the hunt for the perfect grilled cheese, this place is also a good contender with an amazing flat bread served with fontina and manchego cheeses, topped with maple-smoked ham, caramelized onions and wild mushrooms, along with an egg for a hearty meal in a sandwich.

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Rebar

5

50 Bastion Sq, Victoria, BC V8W 1J2

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  • 250-361-9223Primary
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This vegetarian restaurant is tucked away in Bastion Square, where there is always a festival feel in the air. While the menu covers a range of yummy foods, the grilled cheese sandwiches are some of the more popular options, including the fancy grilled cheese with apples or an alternative version with spicy onion chutney and gourmet cheese.

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Hecklers Bar & Grill

6

123 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A 1L1

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  • 250-386-9207Primary
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For those diners looking for a simple cheese sandwich that reminds them of home, plus a little entertainment, this is the place to be. With comedy nights and cheap sandwiches with fries, you couldn’t ask for a more laid-back, fun experience while in Victoria. It also has wing nights, but you’re really going to want to try the grilled cheese.

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Charelli's Delicatessen & Cheese Shop Inc

7

2851 Foul Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 5C5

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  • 250-598-4794Primary
• Directions

Planning a picnic at one of Victoria’s many parks or beaches? Head to the take-out window at Charelli’s for a simple grilled cheese and ham sandwich to take with you. It comes with homemade ketchup that is possibly the best you’ve ever tried. You can eat in the restaurant as well, but fresh air is good for the appetite.

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Genesis Davies is a freelance writer from Saltspring Island, BC, who has spent an inordinate amount of time wandering around Victoria. She's spent the past decade honing her craft and loves what she does. When not at the keyboard, Genesis can be found exploring with her three sons and checking out new places to play and eat.

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