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Come explore Sidney with these diverse restaurants, eateries and bakeries. Sidney has something to offer everyone and is a town by the sea where delicious food, shopping and spectacular views of the ocean meet. With warmer days and an abundance of sun this town is the perfect getaway for fun in the sun. Sidney offers a welcoming array of restaurants so you and your family and friends can find the best places to enjoy a satisfying meal to remember.

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The Farmer’s Daughter

This lovely hidden nook in Sidney features an array of fine cheese, wines, platters, sharing boards, picnic boxes, wine and cheese flights, take-away boxes, gifts and more! Situated in a charming side street beneath strung up lights is this quaint gem of Sidney.

Try out their: Farmer’s Board: an assortment of three kinds of cheese and three charcuterie, house-made chutney, cornichon, pickled vegetables, olives, grainy Dijon mustard and other accompaniments. French Onion (gooey grilled cheese sandwich): Cave-aged Gruyére, caramelized onions, herb butter: Side of tomato jam.

2360 Beacon Ave #101, SidneyThe Farmer’s Daughter@thefarmersdaughter.co

Fickle Fig

This bistro and bakery is home to a year-round farmer’s market and carries a variety of all sorts of fresh, organic savoury and sweet treats. Find also a selection of lunch choices including sandwiches, soups, pizza and salads. Looking to do a bit of takeaway shopping? You can find not only jams, preserved and pickled items, free-run chicken, pork, beef and lamb but an array of artisan craft goods, including soaps, and wools from the Fickle Fig’s very own sheep.

You can also find their café in Sidney, The Fickle Fig Farm Market at 2489 Beacon Ave.Try out their: Lemon poppy seed loaf with icing drizzle and almonds and the fresh rhubarb crumble slice.

1780 Mills Rd, North SaanichFickle Fig@ficklefigfarmmarket

Fish on Fifth

A taste of the sea at Fish on Fifth is all you’ll need this summer to satisfy all those seafood cravings. Fish on Fifth is not only a great family friendly spot to visit this summer but it is also vegan friendly. Fish on Fifth now serves an array of vegan menu options including their plant-based cod fish and chips, vegan plant-based burgers, and soups and salads.

Try out their: Disneyland’s famous Pineapple Dole Whip Ice Crea and their vegan fish & chips.

9812 Fifth St, SidneyFish on Fifth@fishonfifth

Maria’s Souvlaki Greek Restaurant

Savoury greek inspired cuisine at Maria’s Souvlaki Greek Restaurant is a great way to enjoy any meal while up in Sidney. This cosy restaurant serves a variety of greek dishes including gyros, moussaka, calamari and souvlaki wraps and plenty of other greek favourites.

Try out their: Waffle fries.

9812 Second St, SidneyMaria’s Souvlaki Greek Restaurant@mariassouvlaki

Quince Café & Ice Cream

One can never go wrong with ice cream and baked goods; that is where Quince Café & Ice Cream comes in. This family friendly cafe is the perfect place to bring the kids along to satisfy those ice cream summer cravings. At Quince Café & Ice Cream you will find a community centred café that focuses on consistently delivering freshly baked goods daily. Quince Café & Ice Cream also features Can Canteen’s (Cold Comfort Ice Cream), which carries both vegan and dairy-free options.

Try out their: Cold Comfort Ice Cream and Gluten-free baked goods.

527 Beacon Ave #104, SidneyQuince Café & Ice Cream@quince_cafe

Scotty’s Dog Shack

At Scotty’s Dog Shack you can find classic comfort foods such as hotdogs, smokies and popular summer treats such as ice cream and milkshakes. This fun little eatery is the perfect place to bring family and friends for a quick bite to eat.

Try out their: Beyond meat bratwurst, smokies, ice cream and milkshakes.

2380 Beacon Ave W, SidneyScotty’s Dog Shack@scottysdogshack

Taco Shell

When it comes to delicious tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more, Taco Shell has got you covered. At Taco Shell you will find dishes served and created with quality ingredients, fresh and local, sourced from local farmer’s markets.

Try out their: Burritos and tacos.

2367 Beacon Ave, SidneyTaco Shell@tacoshell_sidney

Explore these places in Sidney for the ultimate summer food-filled adventure!

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