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The Dandy Lion Coffee Shop, Victoria

The Dandy Lion Coffee Shop, Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia

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Community coffeehouse with free live music every Friday evening

Downtown Victoria·$
1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2, Canada
CaféLaid BackLive MusicIntimateMixed CrowdLocalsAll Genders
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About The Dandy Lion Coffee Shop

Community-oriented coffee shop and creative workspace in downtown Victoria. The cafe serves coffee and tea from local roasters including Fretboard Coffee, with in-house pastries baked in collaboration with MoMo's Bakery. The Friday Dandy Lion Sessions are a free happy-hour concert series (4–6 PM) pairing open mic with two featured emerging artists or singer-songwriters each week. The cafe grew out of a pandemic-era takeout operation that evolved into a full daytime gathering spot for Victoria's arts and music community.

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