Covid 19
We take the health and safety of our customers very seriously, and as such are carefully following safety measures from Work Safe BC to prevent the spread of Corona Virus. If you wish to view these guidelines they are available here:
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Hours of Operation
Due to the current circumstances for the next couple of weeks we will have reduced hours of operations
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
Saturday-Sunday 8:30-5:00
Due to the current circumstances for the next couple of weeks we will have reduced hours of operations
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00
Saturday-Sunday 8:30-5:00
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
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.
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