Taking Care of Your Smile, One Smile at a Time.
Fry's Bakery is a beloved institution in the Vic West neighbourhood of Victoria, British Columbia. For over a century, our family-run bakery has been dedicated to crafting the finest, most delicious sourdough bread, pastries, and pizzas using only the best locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to traditional techniques. Our bakery is a community-supported business, serving our lovely neighbours and a select few shops and restaurants around the city.
A Rich History
Our story began in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan in 1897 when Charles Fry, Byron Fry's great-great-grandfather, opened a bakery. The Frys relocated to Vic West in the 1920s and established a thriving bakery at 403 Craigflower Rd, which became a staple in the Victoria community. Unfortunately, the bakery closed during the Second World War, but the Fry family's passion for baking never wavered. In 2010, Byron Fry, unaware of his family's history, built a wood-fired oven on a trailer and began baking bread for farmer's markets. As he delved deeper into his family's past, he discovered the original Fry's logo and family photos, and the historic connection came full circle in 2012 when Fry's bakery moved into the storefront at 416 Craigflower Rd, directly across from its original location.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Fry's Bakery, we're dedicated to crafting the finest, most delicious bread, pastries, and pizzas using only the best locally sourced ingredients and traditional techniques. Our bread-making process involves a slow, natural fermentation process that results in a crusty, chewy bread with a depth of flavour and aroma that's unmatched. We use organic, freshly stone-milled flours and natural yeast to create a bread that's not only delicious but also healthier for you. Our pizzas are handcrafted using a naturally leavened crust made from freshly milled durum and spelt, and topped with locally sourced ingredients and fresh herbs.
Pizza Sundays
On Sundays, we transform our bakery into a pizza shop, offering a weekly menu featuring a selection of mouth-watering pies crafted by our pizza team. Our pizzas are cooked to perfection in our wood-fired oven, and feature locally sourced ingredients and fresh herbs. We offer a limited selection of bread, doughnuts, and pastries from 9 am to noon, and pizza starts at noon and goes until we sell out.
Contact Us
If you'd like to place an order or learn more about our bakery, please feel free to contact us. You can call us at 250.590.5727, email us at frysbakeryorders@gmail.com, or send us a message on Instagram at @frysbakery. We're always happy to hear from our customers and take orders over the phone or by email. Just be sure to place your order by Sunday before noon to ensure pickup the following week.
Overall Experience
Reviews suggest that this bakery is a must-visit destination in Victoria, with many customers raving about the quality of their bread, pastries, and pizzas. A few reviewers mentioned that the atmosphere can get busy, with lines forming outside the bakery, but the wait is well worth it.
Food Quality
The wood-fired pizzas and focaccia received high praise from reviewers, with some even claiming it's the best they've ever had. The bread, particularly the sourdough and rye, was also highlighted as a standout feature. Some reviewers did mention that the pastries and pretzels can be oily, but the flavors are always on point.
Customer Service
Reviewers praised the friendly and patient staff, particularly Gratta, who greeted customers with a smile and made them feel welcome.
Areas for Improvement
One reviewer mentioned that the mutton sausage roll was dry, and another felt that the almond croissant was too sweet. A few reviewers also commented that the bread and pastries can be oily.
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