Barb's Bakery and Bistro

03/30/2026

The kids are heading back to school after a busy spring break, and Easter is just around the corner.

We’ll be pressing pause to spend a little extra time with our families this holiday weekend.

We’ll be closed Good Friday through Easter Monday, but there’s still time to get your pre-orders in before Thursday.

03/22/2026

FYI — we’re taking an unexpected little long weekend ⚡️

BC Hydro has a planned power outage right in the middle of our usual overnight baking hours… when we’d be mixing, proofing, and baking.
No mixers, no proofer, no ovens — no early morning goodies for Monday 😢

We’ll be back bright and early Tuesday, fully caffeinated and stocked with all your favourites.

12/17/2025

Have a peek at our upcoming Holiday Hours that take us into the New Year.

Orders are encouraged especially for pick up in Dec 23rd & 24th. Call us or email and we’d be happy to help!

We also have a fun announcement to make within the next day or so about Opening The Doors this coming Saturday for a few hours…you won’t want to miss it 😉

11/07/2025

It’s been a wild, beautiful 20 years. It was so special sharing memories with familiar faces across the counter today ♥️

The Pride dances that shook the floor.

The night The Sheepdogs played for basically just us (and Grandma 😩).

The early art shows — , I’ll never forget your first one.

Mussels Pernod, the Melaque Skillet, Grilled Halibut Taco Salad, Rolled Pancakes, Smoked Salmon Rösti with poached eggs… and those grilled cheeses that somehow became legendary.

We’d love to hear your favourite Barb’s moment — the dish you still think about, the night you’ll never forget, or the feeling that keeps calling you back.

Tell us your memory. Let’s celebrate 20 years together.

Jennie & Jason, Elliot & Andy xo

09/29/2025

Thanksgiving is coming up! 🦃

We’re excited to be offering fresh turkeys from JD Farms, available for pickup on October 8th or 9th. We’ll confirm exact delivery dates with everyone who orders early next week.

✨ Price: $6.95/lb ($15.30/kg)
✨ Limited quantities available – first come, first served!

Small birds: 8–13 lbs
Large birds: 17–20+ lbs

We can’t guarantee exact sizes, but we’ll do our best to match you with the right fit.

📩 DM us to reserve your turkey today, or call 250-537-4491.

08/13/2025

I’m sharing again as Taryn has a raw and beautiful update on the GoFundMe page. We are now taking donations here at Barb’s or if you’d like to leave a handwritten note or card we’ll make sure they get them ❤️‍🩹

Our beloved Hancock family — Allan, Taryn, and Sage — were in a very serious car accident on August 2nd. What was meant to be a joyful weekend with extended family at Lake Cowichan turned tragic when the unimaginable happened: they were hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle.

Taryn has been part of the Barb’s family for nearly 10 years, and we love her dearly. She is an integral part of our team, and she and her family have stood by us through so many of life’s big moments. We can’t imagine our lives without them.

Sage has been in our lives since she was in elementary school. She started her very first job here at Barb’s three years ago, and after recently graduating from GISS, she was excited to work, travel, and plan for her future. Now, those plans are on hold.

Allan, Taryn’s husband, sustained the most serious injuries, taking the direct impact in the collision. He is one of the most selfless people we know — truly a hero in the eyes of everyone who knows him. Allan is also a one-of-a-kind wildlife artist, but with a long recovery ahead, painting is something he won’t be able to return to for quite some time. You can visit his Instagram to see more about his incredible work.

In the meantime, this family could use a touch of Salt Spring magic to help them navigate the months ahead.

All money raised will go towards living expenses while they wait for ICBC. They’ve suffered enough — they shouldn’t have to worry about covering daily needs while waiting to be reimbursed.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/22c8q/cl/s?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_CA&attribution_id=sl%3A3e87e3bd-8b6e-4623-9039-5eda31a96b3b&ts=1755106741

08/13/2025

I’m sharing again as Taryn has a raw and beautiful update on the GoFundMe page. We are now taking donations here at Barb’s or if you’d like to leave a handwritten note or card we’ll make sure they get them ❤️‍🩹

Our beloved Hancock family — Allan, Taryn, and Sage — were in a very serious car accident on August 2nd. What was meant to be a joyful weekend with extended family at Lake Cowichan turned tragic when the unimaginable happened: they were hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle.

Taryn has been part of the Barb’s family for nearly 10 years, and we love her dearly. She is an integral part of our team, and she and her family have stood by us through so many of life’s big moments. We can’t imagine our lives without them.

Sage has been in our lives since she was in elementary school. She started her very first job here at Barb’s three years ago, and after recently graduating from GISS, she was excited to work, travel, and plan for her future. Now, those plans are on hold.

Allan, Taryn’s husband, sustained the most serious injuries, taking the direct impact in the collision. He is one of the most selfless people we know — truly a hero in the eyes of everyone who knows him. Allan is also a one-of-a-kind wildlife artist, but with a long recovery ahead, painting is something he won’t be able to return to for quite some time. You can visit his Instagram to see more about his incredible work.

In the meantime, this family could use a touch of Salt Spring magic to help them navigate the months ahead.

All money raised will go towards living expenses while they wait for ICBC. They’ve suffered enough — they shouldn’t have to worry about covering daily needs while waiting to be reimbursed.

Dear family, friends and community. We are saddened to share that Allan, Taryn and their… Petra Hazenboom needs your support for Help the Hancocks Heal

08/10/2025

Our Barb’s family is rallying for dear friends Taryn, Allan, and Sage Hancock after a serious car accident over the August long weekend. 💛
Taryn and Sage aren’t just co-workers — they’re chosen family. Taryn’s warmth and big, bold laughs will be missed while she heals, and now it’s our turn to lift them up.

While Allan, a celebrated wildlife artist, focuses on recovery, he can’t create new pieces — but you can help. Explore his stunning work at and consider purchasing from one of the galleries that feature his art.

A GoFundMe has also been created to help with living expenses while they heal. And if anyone knows of a two-bedroom rental near Victoria General, please reach out.

You can find the link in our bio, or DM us and we’ll share it directly. 💛

https://www.gofundme.com/f/22c8q

05/12/2025

We’re closed today… see you all tomorrow

04/14/2025

Time to bring Spring into your home….Fresh cut flowers from are back! 🌷

03/18/2025

It’s that time of year again…Blossoms are out, birds are chirping and Barb’s has HOT CROSS BUNS!!! 😍⁣
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12/16/2024

We will be OPEN our regular hours right up until Christmas Eve! 🎄⁣
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Please make sure your special orders for baked goods are received by 𝟯𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬 for pick up before Christmas. ⁣
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We’ve got some sweet holiday sales happening in store too! Make sure to browse our shelves for great stocking stuffers and gifts for everyone on your list. ⁣
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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗯’𝘀! ❤️⁣