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3rd Street Cafe

4.2 (90 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Blackstone Eggs Benny
Stefan D.

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.

The house Benny and the avocado bacon Benny

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 :)

Food Physicist D.

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!

3rd Street Cafe Veggie Benny and Grand Slam Breakie
Tara L.

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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The Five & Dime

The Five & Dime

(36 reviews)

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Breakfast done right !!! 2 Eggs Benny, Eggs/Meat/Toast with 1/2 Waffle, 2 Latte and Berrylicious…read moreSmoothie; all done to perfection. Including tentative servers with a smile. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

The two of us are always on the hunt for a great sit-down breakfast eatery, and had read so many…read moregood things about this place. I sure don't know who the folks are that lavish praise here because our experience certainly fell short of those kudos. To be fair, the wait time was tolerable and service was ok. But that's where our kudos end. It all then comes down to the food offering! Everything starts with a cup of joe, and the beverage they served was bitter and terrible (hello, Starbucks). We then changed to decaf, and unfortunately that tasted of residual pot cleaner with a hint of some form of coffee. Egad. Aside from its mediocre taste, the main dish was also a disappointment: the so-called Traditional Benny with .95 cent shredded potato option. Found it difficult to cut then chew through the muffin base, and the few bacon hunks that were hiding just under the egg and hollandaise sauce were as tough as genuine shoe leather. To add 'insult to injury', the shredded potatoes lacked any sort of taste (other than chopped straw) -- typical of inexpensive (reheated) frozen side-foods. To top it all off, while paying the bill they scattered a few hunks of packaged bubble gum onto the table. Meh, that was barely edible too. I think we were at our table for maybe 1/2 hour and could hardly wait to leave. At $50+ for barely edible food, we can't see ourselves returning to five and dime.

Spitfire Grill Restaurant & Catering

Spitfire Grill Restaurant & Catering

(24 reviews)

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We had about an hour to kill before we returned our rental car, so we stopped in for a quick bite…read more We were seated at a table and waited, while tables were cleared around us and orders taken. Our waitress came to the table, we told her we only had about 1/2 hour to eat, and we ordered a beer (bottled, they were our of draft beers) and one bowl of chowder. We waited. And waited . The beer arrived (very nice Kokanee lager). We drank the beer, and waited. We finally had to leave without the chowder. I don't know if it was tasty. Seriously: how long does it take to get a ladle, and pour the chowder into a bowl?

I'm updating my review to reflect on my 2nd visit to this establishment…read more I popped by on my way home and the special was the cod and chips for $19.99. I decided to give this a try and my god, it was bloody horrible. The batter was so heavy and soggy, the plate had tons of grease compiled into a puddle. There was very little cod inside the batter and their tartar sauce was just garlic mayo... Really really disappointing visit today. I don't see myself returning anytime soon because the food was just terrible. Kaley/Kacey, my servier, was a bundle of energy and lovely, I just wish she came to check up on me before you noticed I had thrown my napkin into my food as a sign I was done. Also, the Spitfire desperately needs a good clean, it's quite dirty on the inside and out. Original Review from October 2025. This place has been on my raider for awhile to try and since moving close to the establishment recently I decided to give it a try. The outside is nothing to write home about, neither is the inside... But I'm not coming here for the decor; I came for the food and my god did the food ever represent. I ordered the Philly Beef Dip and it was just delicious - every morsel of it. The service was lovely, I'm not sure why there are negative reviews saying otherwise. Ginny, my server, was attentive, kind and extremely helpful. I can't wait to go back and try theI Sunday roast dinner and more of their menu. It's a down-home cooked establishment and the food and service reflects this! Cheers to an amazing first visit!

Coffee + Kitchen - Transition from the old restaurant to Coffee + Kitchen

Coffee + Kitchen

(9 reviews)

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Hands done the best place on Pender Island! I enjoyed several meals here and would come back just…read moreto eat here again. Please get the olives to start. An absolute must, served warm with a fragrant and flavourful olive oil. The olives are so simple yet the chef adds a ton of behind the scenes flavours (think, marinating in a bunch of complimentary flavours). I ordered the vegan and GF dal one night! Huge portions with fresh shaved vegetables and a generous serving of lentils. A hearty and comforting meal that packs a ton for protein. I was utterly stuffed for hours after this meal. Next night, I ordered the vegan and GF pizza (no fake cheese, just a ton of partnered vegetables, herbs, and pine nuts). I loved this dish. Again, huge servings and a ton of delicate touches. The roasted squash added such a lovely texture and the dill and pine nuts were an excellent choice. We also got the salad, which was anything but basic. Pine nuts and herbs and a sweet, savoury dressing. It was all super excellent. Thank you for making our island experience truly remarkable!

This is the best restaurant on the island. My husband and I was here for breakfast and had to come…read moreback for dinner. The service is excellent. Every bite was a work of art. I hope to stay in their airstream the next time we come back. I'm sure this place will end up in major food and wine magazines. It's top notch all the way. Very high class with a rustic camping vide all around.

Shirley Delicious Cafe - Sgarabottolo

Shirley Delicious Cafe

(123 reviews)

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Easily one of the most popular spots on Vancouver Island…read more The sun peaked out in January and everyone and their mom visited Shirley Delicious Cafe. To be honest, I completely understand why. This cafe is a step above the rest. The inside is cozy, with a cabin-esque vibe and clear ceilings in their dining room for an indoor-outdoor feel. Despite the line of 20+ people, Shirley Delicious worked like a well oiled machine. Their menu included breakfast, lunch, and even a flight of soup (which I so desperately wanted). I ordered their date pastry, a hot caramel latte, and breakfast sandwich with avo. Each item was absolutely delicious. This is also a great location to shop for island goodies. Their storefront is filled with jams, sauces, metal working artwork, etc. Can't believe they can pack so much goodness into four little walls!

This was truly an amazing find! Tucked in the forest, this cafe is definitely delicious!…read more Definitely get here early as there could be a line out the door! We lucked out, thankfully. You order and pay first, then find a seat inside or outside. Ample seating options. For drinks, they'll call your name and you pick it up at the counter, while they will bring you your entrée. We came for breakfast, so I had a croissant BLT Harvati sandwich and a latte. My friend had a vegan wrap and a latte as well. The whole indoor feels like a greenhouse once before and transformed to indoor cafe. There are tons of metal welding artwork around and many little retail shopping corners inside. My croissant did not let me know, it was so delicious! They also have a small coffee/ice cream/grab-n-go trailer outside. Overall it's a nice place for breakfast or lunch! We tried coming back again, but the power went out so we weren't able to order anything AND have cash. Guess I'll have to come back to visit!

The Surly Mermaid - Peanut Butter Burger (comes with bacon and fried banana peppers) - amazing flavor!

The Surly Mermaid

(112 reviews)

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What a nice find. My friend and I just flew into Vancouver, gotten on the ferry and was driving by…read moreSidney. The sun was just setting, so the view from outside the restaurant was just as nice as inside. Ample parking in the lot or on the street. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. I had the strawberry quinoa salad with polenta croutons, while my friend had a open face salmon sandwich. Both did not disappoint and enjoyed our night by the water.

The views from our patio table were stunning, and the service was attentive and warm. However, the…read morefood was overpriced and mediocre. We each enjoyed a drink and started with appetizers: cauliflower (bbq) and chicken wings. The wine and beer were fine, but the food was blah. We couldn't finish the sad, overcooked, deep fried and breaded cauliflower. Ugh--nothing on the menu described that tortured dish. If one hated cauliflower, this would be the regretful result. The wings faired better but were over produced with sauce and layers of sticky flavor. Too much, darling, too much. Our intent was to order a salad and split a main dish but we changed our minds after the appetizers, which we couldn't finish. Still, sitting in the sun with that view, and the great service was fine. We finished our drinks and made dinner on our boat. We may or may not be back for drinks without food. It's a pretty restaurant with wonderful grounds and staff. The bald eagles soaring overhead were part of the scene, too.

3rd Street Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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