Holiday
Hours of Operation

DEC 24th	8:00am to 2pm
Dec 25th	Closed
Dec 26th	8:00am to 4pm
Dec 31st	8:00am to 2pm
Jan 1st	Closed

143 Menzies St. Victoria BC V8v 2G4  250 386-4700

 BOOK, CD, Vinyl, LP SALE Why don't you pop by - you never know who you might see while you're hunting for novels, cookbooks, how-to, history, old and rare books. Classical, jazz, vintage rock LP's and CDs 1st book, CD or LP 10% off, 2nd  20% off, 3rd  30% off, 4th  40% off, 5th 50% off. AND you can pick up a latte to enjoy while your browsing, break for lunch and have one of our BLT's or the gluten free vegan chili. 143 Menzies at Simcoe, Victoria, BC See you soon!  

​Bluegrass Jam Circle    Wednesdays  6:30 to 9 pm $3
                                        Come by and listen or play your Bluegrass appropriate instruments n-
                                        (Sorry, leave the bongos and hand bells at home, please)
                                         See you soon 

 Tea Leaf Reading  ELLENA IS  READING TEA LEAVES on  SUNDAYS 2 to 4

Please buy books! They contain centuries of practical knowledge, wise insights and slowly absorbed pleasures. They will remain an easily accessible technology, not easily deleted or altered by the latest powers that be. 

Located at 143 Menzies St. in Victoria BC, James Bay Coffee and Books
is a rare find.  It's one of the few independent coffee shops left in Victoria, which in combination with the used bookstore creates a funky welcoming atmosphere hosting art shows, live music,  Tea Leaf Reading,  and club meetings.  An anachronism in the severity of modern coffee chains, we provide a comfortable friendly setting for latte sipping, soups, made to order sandwiches - BLT's, Clubs, Smoked Turkey, Vegetarian, veggie / gluten-free chili, or vegan cookie munching, and book perusing - yes, the BOOKS are for sale.  Our crew - made up of musicians, writers, costumers and artisans - is interesting and friendly.  
Owner Kim Elizabeth Willoughby invites you to come on in.
Open 7 days a week  click Hours at the top of this page to see when we're open.  
The Map page will show you where we are.
Yes, we serve breakfast.  We have vegan and gluten free selections, as well as eggs, bacon, BLT's, bagel melts, soups, vegan/gluten free chili, cookies, hot and cold drinks

AND We are now carrying used Vinyl - LP’s& CD’s