This was a nice little breakfast spot while in town visiting. There is certainly a wait and was told that is pretty normal. They start servicing lunch items at 11:00am. Our group had a little bit of everything and all was good. I definitely recommend here for breakfast! It is a small place but they are very efficient. Probably the best thing I had were the potatoes. I do love how they smash and fry them so there are crispy bits. The bacon was really good too! The only real negative is everything needed salt and I am not usually a salt person but dang! Try it if you are in the area and able to wait. read more

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This establishment is amazing! I stopped here with my family for lunch before catching ferry to Vancouver. It was actually a best decision ever! We ordered Deluxe Beef Burger ($18.50), Clubhouse Sandwich ($16), Chicken Strips ($15.50) and a can of Coke ($3). All the food had a heart portion. They were freshly made and fries were perfectly done. We had our food with fries which also can be substituted for salad or soup. Everything was delicious. Portion was bigger than I thought it would be. Chicken strips were crispy and tender. Deluxe Burger was amazing it was loaded with different toppings including mushrooms. Clubhouse was pretty good as well. There were so much fries. We could eat fries endlessly while tummies feeling full. This restaurant really IS a hidden gem in Sidney. I'll remember to stop by again on my future visits to Victoria. read more

We came across this quaint little restaurant in Sydney and we were glad that we waited in line for breakfast! The staff were super friendly and the food was great. It was so good we didn't even take pictures of the food. It is a small spot but definitely worth the wait. Prices were fair and reasonable and food portion size was large, warm, and fresh. Would definitely recommend to add this to your list for breakfast/brunch spot! read more

3rd Street Cafe - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

I don't think this place needs any introduction. It is a workhorse of the community. Cheerfully greeted and quickly seated. We had eggs benny and a traditional breakfast. House made hot sauce was just bonus. Flawless food but I would skip the coffee. read more

3rd Street Cafe - Blackstone Eggs Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

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Great food and service. Top choices for me are the eggs Benedict, omelet, and amazing Ruben sandwich. The coffee is also fantastic. You can't go wrong with this Sidney gem read more

Food quality wasn't great, but it's fine if you're just looking for some place to eat. Servers were nice and the outdoor seating was good.

Nice folks, great menu. Impressive how a small place like this can have such a casual and personal atmosphere. Service was spot-on. Negative, my omelet with Brie had NO BRIE. I'll be back next year to collect my cheese! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! The vibes are great, the staff are so sweet, and the food is delicious. They have a large selection of eggs Bennies and other delicious food. It's in a perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy the sun. Will be returning :) read more

3rd Street Cafe - The house Benny and the avocado bacon Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

OUTSTANDING! This is our go-to restaurant when in Sidney. We come in a few times in the summer on our boat when we would not miss breakfast at the 3rd St., Café. The avocado eggs Benedict is out of this world as are the buttermilk pancakes. Everything is delicious and served fresh and hot. The staff is exceptional! read more

Still delicious food, good service and a great place for breakfast. The portions are huge My husband and I had enough left over for another person. read more

The bennys were remarkable the Brie with pears was a hit Service was Greta and supper friendly read more

best Reuben ever and the French onion soup side was also delicious. coffee excellent too!

The breakfast omelettes are packed full of stuff and so hearty. Pan fried potatoes are very delicious and you will be begging for more. I recommend this cafe and I will be going again. read more

Cute cafe off of Beacon Avenue. Probably the best breakfast in town. The space is tight, so you'll probably have to wait for a table. It's definitely worth the wait. We love to eat at the counter near the window. A good place to people watch and get to know the locals. The Bennies and Omelettes are the best in town. Even though the wait staff is usually running around keeping up with the customers, they are so, so sweet. A must for breakfast if you are in the Sidney area! read more

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Searched for a breakfast spot near the Swart Bay ferry terminal and this was one of the results. Hubs had an omelette and I had a 1/2 Benny. Both were excellent. Service was too. Not suitable for large groups but ideal for up to 4 people. read more

Pretty upset that this place did not take my dairy allergy seriously. Being allergic to dairy isn't a choice in my diet. It's also not because I feel bloated from eating it but because I do get sick. I strictly told them that I cannot have any dairy so they said ok we will remove the cheese and dressing. They did that BUT they added butter to the bread and I had not realized until I already took a bite and swallowed it. I got really sick from it. Yes, butter IS dairy, just in case the restaurant doesn't know this. If you have any dietary restrictions, this is NOT the place to go. read more

Great lil brunch cafe in the heart of Sidney. Much better than any of those chain restaurant options (nice to support local too). Arrived at about 12:30 on a Sunday and there wasn't a wait for a table (it gets line-up busy on weekend mornings). Ordered Veggie Benny served with a side of pan fries. It was homestyle tasty with fresh spinach, slices of tomato and pesto, and a good heaping of hollandaise sauce. The Grand Slam was good with your typical egg, toast, sausage and bacon. Everything was cooked perfectly to preference. And service was attentive and smiley. A solid place to get your breakfast on in quaint Sidney by the Sea. read more

3rd Street Cafe - 3rd Street Cafe Veggie Benny and Grand Slam Breakie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Wonderful little cafe! This place is small and cozy with amazing service and fantastic food! The menu selections made it hard to choose, but the omelets we had were very good. A perfect satisfying meal after a cold ferry ride! read more

Best by far in Sidney. Staff, over the top nice. Food absolutely delicious, and I am a great chef. On a one week stay we kept going back. We just wish they were open for dinner read more

Wonderful breakfast. Worth the wait and the hurried not friendly host. The eggs Benedict was one of best ever eaten.

Following a recommendation from an acquaintance at the marina, we hopped across to 3rd Street Cafe as it is apparently "The best place in Sidney for breakfast". After visiting there we would agree at least that the breakfast was very good. It's busy, crowded and a little noisy. But the service is good the staff is friendly and the seating is all premium. I ordered a vegetarian breakfast complete with spuds, poached eggs, toast, avocado and a slice of fresh orange. My wife had the 222 which had eggs, sausage and pancakes. It was good and relatively inexpensive. 3rd street doesn't do specialty coffee, but their drip coffee was reasonable. All in all this is a great place to go for breakfast. read more

PROS: -Great atmosphere, staff are like family, service second to none! -Been all over the world, there is not a better eggs Benedict. -Prices good -Excellent menu CONS: -No hot sauces on table, partly because some of the hot sauces are home made and are so good. -Coffee slightly on the watery side. Barely noticeable. CONCLUSION: I walked in the rain and cold from my hotel to come here. I would do it again anytime, this place is an absolute gem. Top notch care and service, food is second to none. I never want to leave. Don't be surprised if there is a line out the door and around the block (seriously), and yes if that's the case you will not regret waiting in it. A+++ read more

3rd Street Cafe - a plate of eggs benedict and potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

A group of us (four adults and two children) went for a late brunch/lunch around 2:25 pm. The staff was very accommodating and were particularly friendly and and cheerful in their interactions with the kids (in terms of service, definitely 5/50. The food was typical diner fare - reasonably priced and unpretentious (but now I wish I had tried their eggs Benedict!). A cozy, comfy cafe. read more

Solid breakfast for two. SERVICE: 3.5. Though it became busy after we arrived, the wait team made sure we never had to wait on service. And the three women on duty worked as a team; all three of them helped us interchangeably. TIP: Even during off-season, arrive before 8:30am to avoid the breakfast crowd. We arrived about 8:35am (on a Tue in second week of Sep) and were able to seat quickly inside. Afterwards it filled up - inside and outside. AMBIANCE: 2.5. Comfortable, with a 70/80s rock station playing quietly in the background. "Radar Love" with eggs. FOOD: 3.0. - 3.0: Italiano benedict. Got a half-order with fruit, which was plenty. - 3.0: Pancakes and eggs. - 3.5: Coffee - regular and decaf. PLUS: both dark- and medium-roast coffee are available. read more

Excellent service, classic menu on a corner in beautiful downtown Sidney. Had a very good BLT on sourdough with a glass of lemonade and guess what? it's right next to the Haunted Bookstore what more could you want? read more

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Great for traditional breakfast and lunch. Excellent menu choices and they always serve food with a smile.

This place is always packed with people but we randomly went on a Thursday morning around 11am and it wasn't too bad! There were a few tables available which is great because usually there is a line. Its a smallish place but they have indoor and outdoor seating. The real seller here is the eggs benny. They have a lot of different options. We decided on the crab benny and the Italiano benny. Both of which were very delicious. They also have a lot of different bread options for toast! My Dad and GF were both enamoured with the crab benny and said it was delicious. Mine was great too! The service here is really quick and the waitress we had was very friendly. Prices aren't too crazy. Sidney is a lovely little town to have a cute breakfast in. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Hard to imagine there is a breakfast place in Sidney. The place was packed and we were lubky to get seats at the window bar - the kind with the stools pulled up to a window with a counter deal. It was also pretty pricey - I think my bacon, eggs, toast and hashbrowns with coffee cost me about $15 - and there were four of us! That being said, it was all REALLY good and the service was friendly and great! They have lots of eggs benedict and other fancier options - but those aren't really my cup of tea - if you will. Many may find the place cost prohibitive but I thought it was worth it. Sometimes breakfast for lunch is just what the doctor ordered and this place certainly filled the prescription. Everything was great and I would certainly recommend it to others. read more

Delicious food and great service! The eggs Benedict are amazing along with everything else. Highly recommend eating here!

One of the best break fast that O ever had. Even the toast was far different from other toasts that I had before. Also, the customer service was amazing. read more

3rd Street Cafe - 3th street benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Best eggs benny I've ever had :) diner is tiny and very busy. They have a no camping rule, so eat your breakfast and go. Delightful brunch stop, breakfast until 2pm on Sundays read more

My girlfriend & I went in to have my "birthday" celebration brunch and were quickly seated when a spot opened up. Today being a holiday, they were only serving breakfast, which I ordered my favourite classic eggs benny with the hollandaise on the side. Quick service and very delicious. Wait staff were all very busy but not too busy to check in, refresh coffee and to share a chuckle. While we were eating a young father came in & was wanting to order French fries as he promised his little girl some. He told, who I assume was the owner or Manager, that all the fish & chip shops were closed, to which he replied that due to the holiday they were only serving breakfast but he said he would see what he could do (and the restaurant was lined up & busy). He quickly returned to ask if the French fries were for him (the young dad) and he said no it was for his daughter, to which he said then it was on the house! When the fries were ready, the owner/Manager took them outside to where the Dad & daughter were waiting and personally handed the large order of fries to the little girl. Now that is what I call going "above & beyond" and warms my heart that there are those kind hearted restauranteurs out there! read more

The staff are slow and seem very uncoordinated. Nobody knew whether we had been seated or had our order taken. I waited 25 mins after my food was done to just get the check let alone pay. The food wasn't spectacular and I I found an eggshell in my omelet. The potatoes were unseasoned and mushy instead of crispy. I feel like this place is for locals and locals only since the staff catered more to them than they did to me and my boyfriend. Don't visit if you're from out of town, you'll be very disappointed. read more

I had the Benny feature which was outstanding!!! Bacon, cheddar cheese, apple, red onion, and horseradish hollandaise - yum yum!!! It came with potatoes which was over the top. I had just one benny because I knew it would be too much to have the two- I was right. The service was so friendly and the restaurant was very cute and clean. I recommend this place absolutely. read more

3rd Street Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

This place is fantastic! Fun and friendly staff and the Crabbie Bennie is divine!!! Highly recommend. We will definitely be back!! read more

3rd Street Cafe - Amazeballs Crabbie Bennie!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

The food is fantastic! The eggs benny were amazing! Our favorite was the smoked salmon, but the crab cakes were a close second, and even the veggie one was pretty dang good! The eggs were cooked to order and they nailed it. The only thing that we didn't like was that the potatoes were soggy even though we asked for crispy but the rest of the food counteracted that. The waitstaff was really friendly and accommodating. Lovely outdoor seating. This is a WONDERFUL breakfast place. A+ read more

I love brunch so my first order of business on any holiday is to locate the best eggs benny around. Most locals will agree this is the best breakfast in Sidney and I'm very much a fan of their crab benedict and their italian benedict. The potatoes are moist and cooked perfectly, the english muffins are high quality and the eggs are cooked to order just how you ask for them. I really like their hollandaise sauce too. I've been in for breakfast 4 times in the past three weeks alone and each time had great service. The portions are on the large side so if you're a light eater you might want to team up on heavy breakfast things or plan to taking some home. I'm not usually a big fan of drip coffee but the dark roast here is fine though not really something I'd make a point of ordering. read more

Holy hell! One of the best breakfast joints I've ever eaten at. They have multiple types of eggs benedict. I got the Crabby Benny. It's eggs benedict with a crab cake on it. Delicious! Not sure what my wife's was called, but it was delicious too. We ate with some friends and we all got something different and everyone claimed theirs was the best. We are definitely going back as often as possible. read more

Service is extraordinary!!! Coffee is good and food very tasty. French toast and salmon with cream cheese are must haves! read more

I absolutely loved this place. Service: awesome (Scott is so nice and friendly) Food: awesome Interior design: warm and cozy One of the best brunch places I've been so far. Bennies are insanely delicious. Will be back every time I visit Victoria Island. read more