Hilary's Cheese Cowichan Bay

Great value and superb food. Very friendly with lots of artisan products. We had the grilled cheese with soup as a lunch deal and it was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful.

After Hilary retired, the place (in my opinion) is going downhill. Stopped there to pick up a couple of sandwiches and was utterly disappointed. The old baguette (no, not the one from next door) was chewy, plastered with mayo and sporting some horribly tasting meat. I could see the cheese but could not taste it. No more fresh lettuce and peppers. Could not finish it ... Did I mention they new owners cranked up the prices as well? Will never go back again.

Ordered a delicious bowl of Borscht soup with a Genoa salami and Provolone cheese sandwich. Fantastic combination. Enjoyed sitting on the front patio and watch people walking by. Very friendly staff. They have a good selection of cheese to go for picnics and with bread from the local bakery next door is a perfect match.

This is our favourite cheese shop. We used to frequent the Victoria location. Generous portion for a cheese plate and wine pairing. A charming view of the harbour too!

We shared a cheese plate and a glass of wine. We also picked up some cheeses for our next day travels. The cheese board with dates, and cheeses was delicious.