Three Victoria openings this fall: two sandwich shops open now and a taco trailer opening on Nov. 12.
Updated Oct. 31, 2026 · 3 places
Quick picks
| Place | Status | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Sandwich Bar | Open now | 1002 Hillside Ave (Quadra Village) |
| Meat & Bread | Open now | 1203 Broad St (Downtown) |
| Tijuana's Taco Shop | Opens Nov. 12 | 2960 Bridge St (Île Sauvage Brewing) |
1. Hero Sandwich Bar
Julie Gauthier’s Italian sandwich pop-up opened its first shop on Oct. 2 in the former Gigi’s Cafe space. The menu grew from two sandwiches to 14, alongside coffee, cannoli and Italian groceries.
Hours (Google listing): Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 9 AM–3 PM; Thu 9 AM–3 PM; Fri 9 AM–3 PM; Sat 9 AM–3 PM; Sun 9 AM–3 PM. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
Order: The Classic Hero or the Mort Pesto Panino · Area: 1002 Hillside Ave (Quadra Village)
2. Meat & Bread
The Vancouver-born porchetta sandwich shop is back in Victoria, with an official opening on Sept. 14 at 1203 Broad St., per Victoria Taste Buds. Breakfast sandwiches run until 11 a.m., and the coffee comes from Fernwood Coffee.
Hours (Google listing): Mon 8 AM–5 PM; Tue 8 AM–5 PM; Wed 8 AM–5 PM; Thu 8 AM–5 PM; Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat 8 AM–5 PM; Sun 8 AM–5 PM. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
Order: The porchetta sandwich ($14 on the Victoria menu) · Area: 1203 Broad St (Downtown)
3. Tijuana's Taco Shop
The Bangers Burgers team’s taco trailer opens Thursday, Nov. 12 outside Île Sauvage Brewing. Announced hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Order: Three tacos, with tallow chips and guac · Area: 2960 Bridge St (Île Sauvage Brewing)
FAQ
When is Hero open?
Google lists Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and sandwiches sell until they run out. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
When is Meat & Bread Victoria open?
Google lists daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Victoria Buzz: Hero Sandwich Bar opens in Quadra Village (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Hero Sandwich Bar (official) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Victoria Taste Buds: Meat & Bread is coming back to Victoria (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Meat & Bread: Victoria menu (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Victoria Taste Buds: Tijuana's Taco Shop (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
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