Called in Buddha Bowl with salmon from the mountain biking parking lot in Cumberland...lady on the phone was great, food was ready when I arrived, it tasted great and it was healthy...a great choice! read more

Atlas Cafe - Very nice - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

As someone who is dairy free, this is 100% a place I will be coming back to. I ordered the chicken and mushroom quesadillas with dairy free cheese, AMAZING! Sometimes restaurants offer substitutions and then I try them, and it feels like they don't even try to make it good. This restaurant is the opposite. This dish didn't have me wishing I still ate dairy, 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

Visiting for the day and just googled places for lunch. The reviews were all positive so decided to give it a go. We were not disappointed. There were five of us and all of us enjoyed our meal. The menu had good variety. Two had tuna burgers, one had the salmon bowl, one had tuna tacos and the last had a falafel bowl. All were fantastic. The service was great. Small patio outside. Next time we are in the area, we would go back. read more

Food was excellent. Delicious Beet salad & amazing carrot cake for dessert! Sooo moist!! My guest is a vegetarian & she was very happy with her lunch as well (especially the carrot cake). read more

This restaurant had a variety of options, so if you're looking for something that can meet a number of different preferences or dietary restrictions, it may be a good option. My friend got the soup of the day and I got the falafel bowl. The food was fine, and of a quality I'd expect from a fast causal restaurant. The falafel was only fried on one side and the pickled beets seemed a somewhat odd flavor choice for the bowl. Similarly, my friend didn't find the soup particularly memorable. There were indoor and outdoor seating options. The outdoor seating options were mostly enclosed, which can be good on a windy day. The enclosed nature is less helpful if you're looking for outdoor seating specifically for COVID precautions since there's not necessarily good airflow. There was free street parking outside. The restaurant seemed pretty busy on the weekday evening we visited, but we got a table immediately and it didn't seem like a long wait for larger groups. You can also make a reservation ahead of time. We were surprised by the up charges for various substitutions. I asked if I could replace the tahini sauce with tzatziki, which was also on the menu. This resulted in a $1 charge for "garlic aioli", which wasn't the sauce I ordered. If seemed odd they had a policy for charging for sauce substitutions but no way to properly enter it into their billing system. We were more disappointed that the menu had listed a number of dishes that had gluten free options but then up charged for them. My friend's soup came with bread and requesting the gluten free substitution resulted in a $3 up charge. We didn't see the upcharges disclosed anywhere on the menu (although completely possible we missed it) and they weren't disclosed by the waiter. While my substitution was a matter of preference and thus I was fine paying for the change, my friend was frustrated that people with dietary restrictions are charged more for the same dish. read more

Great service. Our waiter was so good with our kids and funny and gave great recommendations. Food was awesome especially after a long hike. Great cocktails. Love! read more

One of the best restaurants in Courtenay BC. Well rounded menu prepared by a very competent creative chef. I'm extremely fond of their slant on Mexican specialties i.e. burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas. For breakfast, l indulge in a super flavourful rendition of Huevos Rancheros! Service is very good, servers are excellent and quite knowledgeable, recommending menu suggestions for newcomers. As for prices, they are appropriate for the delicious food, attentive service and ambience. BON APPETITE!! read more

Amazing food, delicious vegetarian and gluten free options, friendly staff, highly recommended! We had vegetarian enchiladas and poke tacos!! read more

Atlas Cafe - Vegetarian enchiladas and poke tacos with side salads. - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's great. Wide variety of fresh, hearty and healthy options. Back patio is lovely on a nice day. All the staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Atlas Cafe - Best kid's menu I've ever seen. - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

Good food and good service. The portionw were decent and the quality of food was good. The carbonara was packed with different toppings the claims were perfectly seasoned and the chocolate mousse was decadent read more

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What a fantastic surprise to come across Atlas. That compliment also reflects on Yelp users doing such a great job! Atlas' setting was quaint and high class at the same time. The staff were very generous with positive attitude, suggestions, and patience. The menu was vast which worried me at first but with the three different dinner choices we made, all of them were extremely well done. I only have two critiques; an old fashion shouldn't have tequila in it and the portions were slightly small (order an appetizer to make up for it) If you're in the area and want good quality, healthy, & clean food. Dropping into Atlas is a must. read more

It was a hot day for Vancouver island. The cucumber margarita was perfect. Panzanalle Salmón Salad. It was the perfect amount for a warm day. The patio was very nice. The service was perfect. read more

One of our all time favorites. Food is always amazing, and the staff are super friendly and fun. It has a very good vibe. We have been going regularly since 2006! read more

Food dishes were tasty with nice size portions. The Greeter and Service Persons were thoughtful and respectful.

Everything I had here was delicious and I really enjoyed the patio, a very lovely place to eat! Would come back read more

Atlas Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

Food is great. The Chowder is top 3 in the area trust me , especially with that delicious bread. Staff goes above and beyond to ensure a great experience. read more

Great food! Enchilada 12/10! We continually go back for fun creative foods! Also have a fun cocktail menu

Great food, atmosphere and service. There is a great variety to choose from. One of my favourite places to go for lunch. The beverages are pretty tasty also read more

We wanted to try this place because we've never been there. The serving time was insanely quick, and the food was even more quick, but we got luck of the draw there. The milkshake we got was pretty good as well. What amazed me with the main course. I got the Black and Blur burger, and it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. I forget but it either has Blue or Brie cheese, and my god it's the best burger I have ever had. I wanted to go back for a second one but the price deterred me a little. Either way, it was juicy, really creamy (from the cheese) and the bacon was crisp and delicious. My cease salad was good, but I was longing for a bit more dressing on it. Either way, can't complain for a side. Simone got a spaghetti dish. It was tasty, and I wasn't expecting the spice factor but it really lifted the dish onto a new playing field. It was tasty. If you know where to look, go here. You will be surprised, the stuff they serve here should make it a lot more popular than it is. read more

Doesn't grab you much from that outside but a great yummy spot in Courtney to get a good meal and date night

Good vegan options and nice atmosphere. Nothing that blows your mind, but the food is solid. I got the veggie burger with miso side salad (4.5/5) and I found the burger bun to be perfectly toasted, which to me is the crucial part of a good burger. The burger patty was reminiscent of falafel, though it was still quite tasty and wasn't mushy at all. The side salad was pretty good too as the miso dressing was flavourful and there was a good amount of dressing, something which I personally prefer. read more

Had a delicious lunch here. Very attuned to dietary restrictions, they subbed guacamole for sour cream on my goat cheese & squash burrito. Delicious. My partner had an enchilada made gf and df. They have tofu options for vegans. Decent selection of teas as well. Great atmosphere. read more

This place is amazing! Food is really good, I would say it's probably better than a lot of restaurants I've been to at Vancouver. The goat cheese tart was very yummy, high recommend. I ordered carbonara, I can taste the wine they used in sauce, very yummy not greasy. Next time I'm coming back to the island, I'm for sure going & try all the other stuff. I had such a tough time on choosing. read more

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Great food and good service. In the hart of downtown Courtney. Enjoy! Regards Donald Balanecki read more

Atlas is delicious and great for small gatherings. The staff is very friendly and there is a diverse food selection!

Been here many times...always awesome...food, service and ambiance! My favourite part about Atlas is how consistent their food is!

OMG we had an extraordinary dinner there where we had the Greek platter and everything was delicious to a salmon salad was good (needed crunchy though) and the edamame were drenched in this amazing sauce. So dinner was so good we went back for breakfast and it was a little pricey but just as delicious. My husband had a crab Benny which he loved an I had the veggie frittata which was not a frittata as much as egg with stuff piled on top but it was delicious. My only complaint is that they charge $4.50 for fruit which was a few pieces of melon and a pineapple with a gooseberry... otherwise 5 stars read more

Lots of gluten free options that are so good!! Staff are knowledgeable about celiac allergy options, and they are denoted on the menu. My favourite is the pulled pork enchiladas with guacamole is my favourite!! read more

Wow. THis place is good as any high-end restaurant in Vancouver. Classy joint with thoughtful food prepared with care. Its not cheap but if you're looking for a special dinner - go here. read more

I had dinner here a ways back (I think like 2008) and remembered it being to die for good. I had the key lime pie and thats what stuck out to me and made me want to come back here in 2018. I made a reservation here for a Friday night at 7:30 (I probably didn't need to do this). The atmosphere is cute, it's cozy and feels like a home. The menu: I can't say I was overwhelmed by any of the menu options here. To start we shared garlic brie toast (which was probably one of my favourite items I tried. We also shared Nori Rolls, It was good but I don't think I'd order it again. For my main, I chose the Tuna Togarashi Salad. I can't rave about it, but I can't complain about it either. Next time I think I'd ask for the dressing on the side, as it was a bit too saucy for me. My family enjoyed their food and their experience here but it just wasn't the same as back in 2008. One thing you do got to try here is the fresh squeezed juices! They've got about 6/7 types of fruit/veggies you can pick from to make your own personalized juice. And there is no doubt about it, you can't go wrong with fresh squeezed juice. read more

Excellent food and service. I do not give out 5 stars often but this place deserves it. It addresses 5 impossible categories: 1) great food (selection, quantity and quality), 2) great service, 3) great price, 4) great location (easy to find and park), and 5) great ambience. I think the ambience was a lacking a bit but it was compensated by the food. I had brunch here with my family and everyone loved it and it was not expensive. Burrito with short rib was $8.75 for small order but was more than enough for lunch. It was packed with slow roasted and hand pulled lean short rib beef that just melts in your mouse along with yam and beans. My mom had eggs benedict topped with blue crab meat and shrimp with hollandaiae sauce. It came with pan fried seasoned potatoes and bountiful of fresh and diverse fruits for $12! The food was prepared and presented delicately. It is the food you would find in high end restaurants in big cities - how do they make money? I heard a great review for their wild salmon burger and will try it next time I am here. read more

Atlas Cafe - Awesome beef short rib burrito - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

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Great food and value. Will visit again for sure. Have been a few times for lunch and dinner. Love the outdoor patio

I came here during a weekend getaway and the food was extremely good. Unfortunately the beef brisket bowl was sold out by the time we got there at 12:00, but we had the classic breakfast with sausage and the large chicken and mushroom quesadilla. The classic was very good. Locally sourced ingredients, and fresh eggs. Althogh simple, execution was on point. The chicken quesadilla was huge. Double the size of a normal one, filled with corn, black beans, chicken, mushrooms and cheese. Definitely enough for two people. Its a busy restaurant for a reason. read more

I have enjoyed the Atlas cafe since it's open and having the best fish tacos anywhere ( at least the top 10 in the world) with enchiladas last night made me realize good food always makes life better. Thank you Trent and Sandra for choosing the Valley! read more

I was just here for a friend's birthday. On an initial pass of the menu it looks like it might be hard to put a keto meal together if they were going to be sticklers about adhering to the menu. Instead they were very accommodating and I had their black and blue burger, no bun and no condiments with a Caesar salad. The burger was high quality beef and was cooked perfectly. The blue cheese complimented it perfectly. The Caesar salad rocked and filled me up. I would recommend this place without hesitation. read more

Very tasty meal. I have never had a pear on a burger before and I think it would have been better if it had some flavour. Otherwise prawns, smoked Salmon and service all excellent. We will be back to try a different menu item. read more

Very delicious. An interesting menu, the baked burritos were quite good. Had the squash and goat cheese and it was a lovely medley of flavors. read more

Oh-My-Gosh. You know those meals that end up so epic you actually cease to make conversation because it's all about the food. Well that's what happened on my lunch date. We had the beet salad, the atlas salad and shared the chicken sandwich. Every single bite was so fresh. The ingredients used were clearly well sourced. The beet salad gave me envy as it's so hearty with thick warm beets, melting goat cheese and potatoes. It was unreal. The atlas salad was delicious and fresh- but between the two I would go for the beet. The chicken sandwich was on homemade focaccia which was light and airy. There was a generous serving of chicken on the sandwich as well. The ambiance is fairly casual, although some of the serving staff is quite dressed up. The service was very friendly. Overall we will certainly return- the breakfast dishes looked magnificent so I will have to try eventually. read more

Atlas Cafe - Chicken focaccia. Very fresh bread and generous portion of chicken. - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

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I was looking for a unique place for lunch in Courtenay. I wanted to steer clear of the pubs and chain restaurants. I stumbled across Atlas and was presently surprised. There is a quaint patio in the back and a map style decor throughout the interior. Nice touch. The portions are large though it would have been nice to have complementary chips and salsa. I ordered the large quesadilla and was unable to finish it. It was quite delicious with in house guacamole and a sprinkle of cinnamon which really tied it altogether. All in all a pretty neat experience and great Mexican style food. One more thing: portishead's "like a fire" was playing as I paid the bill and that was just fantastic. read more

Atlas Cafe - Look at the size of the quesadilla! - Cafes Near Me - Courtenay, British Columbia

Great home made veggie burger and friendly service! It also seems like they have a great brunch setup, I for sure want to give that a try as I love eggs benny! There wasn't much to find at night in Courtney but this restaurant hit the spot for sure. As a vegetarian it's hard to find a veggie burger that's filling and delicious! read more