We were hesitant to enter the restaurant upon seeing that it's situated in a hotel. Hotel…read morerestaurants are often over priced, in my opinion. However that was not the case. The Breakfast Nook was reasonably priced and we were very satisfied with our orders. We both chose the steel cut oats, mine with berry compote and hers with fruit. We were getting tired of bacon and eggs so this was just right. The service was well above average with servers who seemed to be pleased to greet and serve us. Our coffee cups were kept topped off. The cafe was full after we were seated. That may be because it's fairly close to the ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Parking was free but on the street. It may be more of an issue to park on weekdays, but there were ample parking spaces for us on this Saturday. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for your breakfasts and lunches.

Hidden gem Very happy with food and service…read more Great place for brunch or lunch. Will be back my next trip to town

A great family run local restaurant in Chemainus. While visiting my brother, my family came here…read morefor dinner one night. It was really busy, so there was a big of a wait for a table, but it was definitely worth the wait. They have an extensive menu with lots of different types of options, as well as daily specials. I had the halibut burger. I loved the dill mayo, and the halibut was perfectly breaded and fried. I had it with a side of onion rings. For dessert I had the peach pie. It was to die for. The crust gave me memories of my grandma. The service was very friendly. You could tell this place was a staple of the community with people coming in for take out orders or paying their bills and the staff knew all about them and their families. I look forward to eating here again when I visit.

The business is under new ownership. We have been going there for many years . It's definitely not…read morethe same without Raymond and Bonnie and their daughter and son . We gave it a try , it wasn't what it used to be . Probably won't be going back . The new owners have big shoes to fill . I wish them luck and hope that they can step up their game .

Now under new management,and name, it's now called B's Diner, and Bal, is an amazing cook,…read moreeverything is made fresh daily. Much better food than previously.

Food was meh, bland and virtually flavourless. The service and decor was equally drab and meh…read more Won't recommend, in fact avoid.

I phoned with a complaint about 5 days ago and have not heard from the owner I had the salmon…read moreneptune which was excellent my husband had the prime rib special and was very disappointed i phoned and spoke to a waitress but have not heard from the owner we did not complain at the time as we did not want to make a scene or disturb our dinner will we go back who knows ..will we recommend who knows

This is a wonderful restaurant. All the food was excellent and the staff warm and welcoming!read more

The food is so tasty it has a lot of flavour the fries are really good. They are like little coins…read more The service is quite nice all of the staff like to make sure you are enjoying your meal. they have beautiful decorations so many roosters and chickens. They have a nice dessert menu and all of their food comes in big portions. I would definitely recommend.

The food , service and staff were top notch. I'm American, and grew up in the southern part of the…read moreStates, where barbecue is not just an art form, but darn near a religion, and this place has hit every mark. I highly recommend stopping in here if you are in the area.

Basic burger for me, mushroom for the bro, and a huge BLT for SIL…read more Fries hot and crispy. Side salad enormous and crispy. Burgers outstanding! Yum!

Service is friendly and quick. Unique place to eat. Food is very good and priced right. We loved…read moreour meals.

The bowls and soup were really high quality and tasted organic. The latte was great! I enjoyed the…read morewest coast bowl.

Ordered the west coast bowl which was very delicious and I appreciated that they support local…read morevendors and source organic whenever possible. It is situated in a very cute space and loved that it was dairy free with a creamy dressing. Good balance of veggies and rice made me feel very healthy with my meal choices :) My friends shared the grilled cheese and chicken sandwich and said both were very delicious, but the grilled cheese just barely edged out the chicken sandwich as the more delicious option. However, personally I think the sandwich portions seemed a bit small for my appetite and I would probably have needed to add a soup on the side to feel full. Order at the counter, grab a number and table and your food will be brought to you. Water is self serve and they also sell coffee beans to go.

We found a great brunch spot before starting our trip!…read more We were in Nanaimo looking for a nice brunch spot before starting our Vancouver Island road trip, and Gabriel's Gourmet Cafe really hit the spot! We liked how easy the ordering system was. You pick up a menu, choose a table, decide what you want, and then order and pay at the counter. They give you a number, and they bring your food and drinks to your table. It's straightforward. The fresh, local ingredients stood out, and we would recommend this place if you want a tasty and filling meal. The portions were just right for our big appetites. The atmosphere was so relaxed we almost wanted to stay longer. We'd recommend starting the Nanaimo road trip here. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 (hybrid-service) Kids: 3/5 Presentation: 2/5 Parking: Metered street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighbourhood. Tips: * Inside & outdoor seating available. * Great stop before heading out to explore Vancouver Island. * They have G/F and Vegan options. Would I Return: Yes

Yes, this is the place to eat. I had the hash, which did not appeal in writing but it was popular…read moreso....... Well, I loved it! In fact I spread it out more on the plate just for a good look to try and duplicate it. It was more attractive at serving but I had already dived into it