We tried a new coffee bar yesterday called Shatterbox. I had read a great review of them on page 14 of the Spring issue of EAT Magazine. I thoroughly enjoyed their Dark and Spicy Hot Chocolate which was really sublime; the smell of cinnamon and then the rich creamy chocolate followed by the warm sensation of chili, all perfectly paired. And it was really hot (temperature); I’m less fond of lukewarm hot chocolate. GJ says his Americano was delicious, nice and strong, just as he ordered it. Shatterbox Coffee Bar is at 950 Yates Street, Victoria BC – right across from Harris Green Village.

950 Yates Street, between Vancouver and Quadra.

950 Yates Street, between Vancouver and Quadra.

A small, but bright and airy space. Not much seating inside, but a nice patio.

A small, but bright and airy space. Not much seating inside, but a nice patio.

All the shiny tools of the trade.

All the shiny tools of the trade.

My gorgeous Dark and Spicy Hot Chocolate, so satisfying.

My gorgeous Dark and Spicy Hot Chocolate, so satisfying.

An nice strong Americano and a beautiful Mocha.

A nice strong Americano and a beautiful Mocha.