Imagine: Studio Café
31 Erie Street V8V 1P8 Victoria, BC, Canada

November update: thank you for sharing your time with us ! Your community support for our Imagine U program and services are inspiring and empowering. #gratitude November 8 close for upgrades dusting and cleaning... November 9 close for private moments celebrating life for Earl Stuart <3 November 10 open at 9am ! November 11 close for Remembrance day for the Honour of All #mindbodyworld #love #yyjfood #traditional #foodsovereignty #peace #harmony

"... makes no difference what group I'm in, because I'm everyday people.." - Sly Stone Good night all, sweet dreams ! #gratitude #mindbodyworld #love #thankful #universe #diversity #musicunites

Our sourdough adventures are on the rise ! Ciabatta, a beautiful cohesion of time and grains. #harmony #unity #yyjfood Visit our barista and deli, bakery classroom for whole foods, made in small batches with love #mindbodyworld #love #madebyhand #globalfood #sourdough #riseup #coffeeshopsaroundtheworld

brrrrr - we are busy busy redesigning our space to offer more indoor seating! In the meantime we have limited tables inside and of course our shared patio and take away bar! see you Tuesday at 9am ! #mindbodyworld #riseabovecovid #wecandothis #withalittlehelpfrommyfriends #love #laughoutloud

Good Food is unity . Friday Features : fresh handcrafted pasta ! lasagne sheets or fettuccini. Made in small batches, place your order early x . .... #mindbodyworld #yyjfood #foodisunity #cafeclassroom #love #leaveitbetter #joinus See more

Nootka Rose ~ strength & grace to thrive in diversity. Monday, August 3, BC Day A pause to reset with the great outdoors = a day away.... we are very grateful for you, your support and will miss you! see you Tuesday, August 4th at 9am, with a smile #mindbodyworld #love #leaveitbetter #gratitude

Make today Amazing Our new hours ~~~ Tuesday - Friday 9am-4pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm... ~~~ #mindbodyworld #lovethewild #leaveitbetter #yyjfood #eatwell

This ... is local interconnectedness ... one heartbeat come sit with us July 1st, 930-2pm. Serving Island farm berries, french brie wrapped with crepes (pannekoeken) and a perfect latte ... #mindbodyworld #unity #canada #leaveitbetter #love #traditional

Hello Saturday ! We love you Imagine...all the people... Our 2020 Logo - Art by Ian Nusi Reid (grandson Bill Reid) #gratitude #love #honour ... Thank you @nusiianreid for your gift ~ inspiration for a beautiful world through strength. . TShirts 2020 - Limited quantities available for sale #love #mindbodyworld #love #peace #blacklivesmatter #traditional #artofcrossingcultures #adaptation #dmis

"Then the good land did again its healing work and the sun shone on him and healed him and the warm winds of summer wrapped him about with peace. Pearl S. Buck, The Good Earth (1931) Come sit outside with us !... Thank you @linda4grace seeing beauty through the lens #mindbodyworld #goodearth @pearlsbuckintl #love #land #nature #healing #artofcrossingcultures #blacklivesmatter #intercultural #diversity #peace #unity

Good morning ! Happy Coffee! We are here because of you for you. It is about people, cultures and countries, sharing stories it always is. We are pleased to share 14 of our 17 team have been returning to work/play, in our own style, our slower pace, in peace, in unity. We Love ... We are Filipino, Asian, First Nation, Syrian, European, South African, Mexican, Indian, all abilities, we are woven interculturally & intergenerationally - stand together in unity to make a good difference!! Experientially preparing & serving always traditional, organic meals, cheese, pasta, pastries, fruit & garden vegetables, always more. . . Thanks to all of you supporting our Caffe Sospero, cafe and food by donation for others to enjoy #mindbodyworld #artofcrossingcultures #traditional #organic #yyjfood #dmis #siem #unity #gratitude #blacklivesmatter

Good morning : selamat pagi from Indonesia from our friends traditional love in lockdown. 'We still had enough food and everyone is in good health and mood too' inside smile #mindbodyworld #peace #beyondborders

Come sit with US ! Our patio is now designed covid style inside and outdoors, for you to sit awhile maybe share a story or two, with a smile. . We love people, cultures, countries and the stories you share! #mindbodyworld #lovethewild #belong #smile #peace #safe #yyjfood #cafearoundtheworld #artofslowliving #connections #goodfoodmatters

First of the season Strawberries ! Beautiful Gobin Farms Our midweek - market garden from Saanich If Covid-19 leaves us a message on it's way out -- it might be the essence of traditional ways - healthy living, mindful kindness, gratitude & love, fresh air, eating well and excerise. #mindbodyworld #lovethewild #kindness #honour #fourdirections #love #peace xx

Good morning sunshine ! New ways, stories to be shared Our hours for week of May 18 Monday - 11am-4pm... Tuesday - closed to reset for a new indoor / patio experience Wednesday to Sunday - 11am-4pm #mindbodyworld #love #diversity #artofcrossingcultures #kissboworshakehands #bow #hugsforanothertime #wecan #oneheart #onemind #unity

Table for one, walk away to the park ... enjoy proxemics, a personal safe space designed for you with a smile or smiling eyes above the mask ! Thank you for your tremendous support with our Caffe Sospero program, great coffee & food for all ! #mindbodyworld #love #cafebyyouth #supportlocalbc #imagineUeducationFund #traditionalfood #land #friendships #family #artofcrossingcultures

Happy Mother's Day to all our beautiful Mom's near and far. A special day of magic of the heart ! #mindbodyworld #love #moms #leaveitbetter #wildrose #explore

Our 2020 Feature <3 : the Caffé Sospeso tradition "The concept of Caffè Sospeso or Suspended Coffee started in Naples. Caffè Sospeso is simply an act of kindness where you pay for another persons coffee in advance! It is an exceptionally generous way to offer a drink to another and to also share joy!" Join us to share the tradition for food and caffé. Pay by donation, what you can today, with love. Caffé Sospeso ! Grazie Italy !... This week we are here : Wed to Sun 11am-4pm with a smile <3 #mindbodyworld #kindness #CafféSospeso #Italy #payitforward #love #withalittlehelpfromourfriends #worldcoffee #bettertogetherwithdistance #inspiredbyduncanfamilylove

Potentially the seed has a mighty tree within it. The four aspects of our nature (the physical, the mental, the emotional and the spiritual) are like seeds. They have the potential to grow into powerful gifts. Judie Bopp, Sacred Tree A little bit of space, small bites made from the heart of the land. Come inside with distance, for take away. Our feature : pay a little by donation, what you can today, if you need a little help from your friends. Better together with d...istance. We are here Wednesday to Sunday 11am-4pm ! #mindbodyworld #yyj #yyjfood #watchusgrow #love #staysafe #bettertogetherwithdistance

Imagine Memories : 1.49 Day, TV Dinners and Hot Dogs for Saturday Night Hockey Live ... 2020 - We've got "TedTalk" "Netflix" Dinners to take away. Organic Roast Chicken with carrot curry base. If you need something small, try our Cinnamon Raison Orange Loaf, Challah, Apple Pie, Custard creme filled fruit sponge cake splashed with Triple Sec, made with love ... We are here until 4pm today and return Monday at 11am ! Happy Easter ! #mindbodyworld #traditional #simple #love #stayhome #healthy #laughalittle

1 ... and now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE..." Corinthians 13 #mindbodyworld #GoodFriday #Easter #love #unity #bettertogether easy to find ... everywhere

Good Friday walk away sweetness ... Challah, Apple Pie and Pure Chocolate Cake with French buttercream splashed with creamy espresso. Small bites for small celebrations. Stay healthy with love Our breads are ready after 1:30 each day ! Ready for dinner. #mindbodyworld #goodfriday #blessedbylove #yyjfood

Some kind of wonderful complements for your pantry ! All made with love we have a great line up for lunches and dinners from our safe new walk away window ... crepes... vegetarian lasagna potato salad Mediterranian Salad with chickpeas, walnuts, feta cheese abd garam masala dressing roast ham & cheese sandwich sunwing greens for salads farm fresh eggs from Tiswilde Farms pastries and more... Keep that inside smile wherever you are ! Easter specials coming soon ! #mindbodyworld #bettertogether #love #yyjfood #yyj

"It began to dawn on me... there lies the still profounder romance of their kinship with each other, a kinship that springs from the immutable constancy of man's need to share laughter and friendship, poetry and love in common. Arthur Grimble, 1888-1956 We have missed your laughter, and beautiful faces! With a healthy team, safety, latex gloves, and ultra sanitary systems in place - We are OPEN for take away ! 11am-3pm daily. An exceptional latte, breads, lunches, pastrie...s to walk away ! Come see our window display from the 6' curbside walkway. Poetry ! #mindbodyworld #picnicbaskets #yyjfood #yyjeats #safetyfirst #covid #love #bettertogether #socialdistance #proxemics See more

Magnolias : perseverance, strength. Good morning ! Thank you all for your amazing & continued support for our cafe family and all businesses !! We love you. Today is good for us to pause in good health, to reset for the coming weeks. Watch for updates !! #mindbodyworld #gratitude #love #supporteachother #community #foodsoverienty #yyj #nature

We are open for sail away, walk away, or ride away ... with a smile. We have beautiful coffee, goodies for you with safety in place. Our healthy team are here to lend a hand, for those of you who venture out this beautiful spring day. Many blessings . . #mindbodyworld #yyj #yyjeats #love #picnictime

Update : our mindful proactive solutions for the care of our family, community : We have increased our take away items to enjoy at your home, on our patio, or at fisherman's Wharf park. Our indoor seating has been minimized to reduce any harm to affect us all. Proxemics plays a significant role in our lives. Keep a healthy distance. We've changed our hours to 9-1 each day, until further notice. Love and prayers Healthy environments for us all. #mindbodyworld #yyjeats #healthylifestyle #healing #positive

Tides : Hugh making the LaTana delivery last ride this morning... as we know. Thank you for THIS!! . . It's about people, it always is. Family - O'Siem xx . .... #mindbodyworld #love @latana_victoria @latana_pasta #italy #indigenous #family #unity #oneheart #onemind #yyj #yyjeats See more

Greetings to all Yesterday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced COVID-19 as a global controllable pandemic, we are all in this together. While Island Health states 'the risk to British Columbians remains low', we want you to know, our commitment to respond and support safe spaces during this sensitive time, wellness as a continued top priority.... With the guidance of Island Health and WHO, we have taken the following precautionary measures in our welcoming space : 1. Our team continues to enhance sanitation practices, adding more frequent wiping, sterilizing of cashier surfaces, equipment, counters, tables, seating, and more; 2. Filling of reusable cups will be handled by our Barista, we recommend compostable cups and take-away packaging or our ceramic dishware; 3. We review hand washing guidelines and illness at work standards/policy with our team and coaches, using disposable gloves when handling/service food mandatory at all times; 4. We include sanitizer station at our bar for all of our guests to use; 5. We continue to do all we can to offer protection and safety as well for our welcoming space, and; 6. To modify our services, following the advice of health authorities at home and around the world. Please contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Wishing all of you safe travels. Thank you ! Tansi ! Hychka #mindbodyworld #worldhealthorganization #islandhealth #wellness #safetyforall #bettertogether #yyj #yyjeats

Private Event : March 11 We will be hosting a special lunch at Imagine. Great NEWS ! We will open again to pour an exceptional for you on Thursday March 12 at 8am !! ... #mindbodyworld #collaboration #yyjevents #yyj #gratitude

Good morning sunshine ! Come sit with us for a fabulous latte, treats made from whole food, hand crafted in traditional ways ! Bannock, crafted butter, original Rising Star Peasant bread, our bagels with cream cheese & smoked salmon ... people & good food matters!! #mindbodyworld #wholefood #love #traditional #yyjfood #yyj #jamesbay #risingstars

Many Stars are born ! Thank you for the music South Island Studio !! Magic Join in the last Sunday every month ! #mindbodyworld #music #magic #heart #yyjmusic

South Island Studio New Musicians Showcase today at 2 ! Imagine U dessert bar ! South Island Studio We are open 1-3 today a special event with amazing talents #mindbodyworld #love #music #yyjeats #yyjmusic

A very special time to host South Island Studio New Musician Showcase Sunday February 23 @2- 3pm !! Join a couple of our new team catering - coffee and desserts! We will be open from 1-3pm Imagine U can !! #mindbodyworld #yyjfood #yyj #yyjevents

Small bites Saturday, made in small batches from the heart ! Thank you Luigi !! We are open until 4 today and returning Tuesday at 8am, ready for an exceptional latte !! Have a weekend filled with love #mindbodyworld #love #yyjfood #yyj #nature #traditional #artofcrossingcultures

Happy Valentines Day !

"in this world in which we live simplicity and kindness are the only magic wands that work wonders" - L. Frank Baum, Emerald City it is show time !! #mindbodyworld #gratitude #love @imaginueuprogram

Thank you all for making your reservation. our Event is now full ! #gratitude Great news we will be hosting another event in May ! IMAGINE U : CAN Do Anything ... An Evening Social This is it ! Behind the scenes, over the last three months our interns have engaged in workshops on learning styles, business, communicating across cultures, accounting, marketing, about the law, and classes for barista, baking, fitness, teambuilding, building bridges, fitness and really good food! This month we welcome our new interns and together design, and implement An evening social ! Magic Date: February 7 Time: 5-7 Place: Imagine Studio Cafe, 31 Erie Street, Victoria (by donation) Introducing Imagine U ! An evening social with dinner and live performance by Persi Flage and the Staches and Lashes Collective ! RSVP by https://imagine-u-can-do-anything.eventbrite.com/ This is made possible by many friendships through positive connections and collaborations, including Coast Capital Savings, #gratitude #love #vicpd #uvic #tsawoutfirstnation #royalroadsuniversity

Saturday February 1st : We are closed for a private event, a production in progress with Bush Cook Art Napoleon and Chef Dan Hayes. The Art of Crossing cultures, exploring worldviews, through really good food ! #mindbodyworld, #cree Moosemeat & Marmalade #worldviews @napoleonsunchild @londonchef