It could have been a great weekend at this beautiful town of Nelson. It was our first time to visit. We went to this restaurant to wrap up our weekend with supposedly a good breakfast. But the server who has tattoos seems to be unapologetic and impatient with my child with special needs. I was trying to minimize her episode of stimming. My child was lying on the floor beside our table. I was keeping an eye on her to avoid any accident. She could have been compassionate but started a scene instead of helping to suppressed what could have been a more controllable situation. I was told "if you want to run around, you and your daughter can go out. the hallway is big". My daughter wasn't even running. She was just calmly lying on the floor. We decided to leave quietly without finishing our food, paid full price. We were not raised to act in an unprofessional manner just like what this nasty lady did to us. No parent or child should be embarrased in public by people who lacks compassion. It's not an excuse she doesn't know my child situation. Kids will always be kids, regardless if they are normal or not. She should not be in this kind of business! She doesn't know how to take good care of your guests! The lady who actually welcomed and served us, with beautiful wavy hair was very nice. You should hire more like her instead of that other lady. You have a nice restaurant. Having genuinely kind workers will be more helpful to your business as their attitude reflects your mission and vision. read more

Nice experience for breakfast featuring fresh ingredients and even homemade jam (strawberry-mango: yum!). They have half sizes on the bennys which was much appreciated. The home fries were flavorful and crispy. read more

A small and quaint cafe with great customer service. We had the eggs Benedict and the Lyonnaise style breakfast salad, with toast and homemade jam. Delicious meals and portions were just enough! I would recommend this restaurant and we will be back again, the next time we bid it Nelson, BC! read more

Had a delicious brunch here, ordered the circle sandwich #4 and the kick hash. Even though there was wait for a table, they sat people very quickly. Our server was nice, a tad busy. The sandwich was 10/10 and the hash was also very good. Highly recommend both. read more

Ok place. Not great. Bad attitude from server. Food was ok but just ok. Would not go back for it. Just my opinion from one visit.

Had a great breakfast -- all of the dishes being brought out looked delicious and everything is homemade read more

Full Circle Cafe - Pulled pork eggs benedict - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

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Some of the best food we've ever had, and we LOVE to eat out. Great service, awesome atmosphere. It's a good thing we don't live here or this place would bankrupt us! read more

Fun little brunch spot right on the main street in the heart of town. We visited on a Sunday at 9:30am and there was about a half-hour wait (with 50% capacity during COVID times). They have a tofu scramble that can be made vegan (i.e., without the raita and dry toast), so we both ordered that. The scramble is curry flavoured and comes with chickpeas and spinach; plus a side of potatoes and choice of toast. The scramble was fairly tasty, though could use more veggies and more interesting seasoning. Big portion -- we were definitely full. Bottomless coffee is appreciated. Friendly service. Good spot for brunch in this little town. read more

Full Circle Cafe - Tofu scramble (vegan) - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Sweet little hole in the wall! The outside of the building looks a little dumpy but do not be deceived. The food inside is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxing. I got the Kick Hash meal and it was kick ass. They also have tons of gluten-free options. If I happened to live in Nelson this would be my go to breakfast place. read more

Full Circle Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Super yummy, many vegan and gluten free options, excellent house-made cornbread and sourdough, some creative breakfast plates, and friendly service. We went at a less-busy time (late brunch) which I would recommend. It's a small restaurant with minimal staff. The only drawback is the have a one-stall bathroom located inside the building but outside the restaurant that was pretty dirty and inaccessible. read more

Our favorite spot for breakfast and brunch on Nelson. Food is always top notch. Good service. Its a small place and low on staff so be prepared for a long wait for a table but totally worth it. read more

This place has AMAZING food! I'm vegan and they were very accommodating. Their rancheros tacos were one of the top 5 favorite breakfasts I've ever had and I've traveled a ton. My husband got the veggie hash and thought it was absolutely fantastic. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Full Circle Cafe - Vegan rancheros tacos - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Great food and service. We had the cinnamon bun and veggie omelet, both were great. Service was very friendly and attentive. We'd definitely here again read more

Had a fabulous loaded artichoke omelet and great toast and homemade jam. Hubby loved his breaky sandwich. Will return!

Had breakfast here on Saturday morning and it was so good had to return on Sunday. Had the grilled cinnamon roll and the eggs benedict. Service and food are excellent. read more

Normal breakfast spot with okayish food. I definitely don't think it's worth the weird line situation that happens outside while many of the tables of the restaurant remain empty. Tried the eggs and the bison sausage (so, so, so dry) and the breakfast tacos, it was all okay but I won't be back. Many people had weird table service including us. If you want a table, just keep going in and asking, their priority is not to clear or seat people at all. read more

From the multiple positive reviews, I was looking forward to this breakfast and they didnt disappoint...kinda. The highs are great, but enough little mistakes to knock my rating from 4 to 3.5. First, let it be said that this place is small, unassuming with portraits of local art everywhere. Its decor is simple, but as their focus and vibe seems to be more new age slanted, it really doesnt need to. Next, the menu is quite interesting, especially their options for the veggie and health crowd which makes great sense being in the hippie core of Canada. Now I had the Kick Hash, a great mix of free range omega 3 eggs, red potatoes and buffalo sausage with a hollandaise sauce. The heat of the sausage did give the dish a nice little "kick" that elevated the flavourful eggs to a new level. I enjoyed it throughly, though the odd dark rye bread it came with was actually bitter, throwing off the final bites unpleasantly. I had to smother raspberry jam and eat slices of orange to get rid of that taste. My partner had these quite well made shrimp and crab cakes that had very little filler (awesome) with 2 free range omega 3 eggs. The cakes were simply great, and the chipotle hollandaise paired with it was equally good. However, her own red potatos were a bit tough and under done. My visiting parents had some simple bennies and a scrambled eggs with smoked salmon mix. The salmon was nice, but far far too salty under most measures and just overwhelmed the taste of the eggs. The guacamole that came with it was equally over salted and tasted heavily of vinegar as opposed to a refreshing lime taste. Also, avoid the hot sauce on the tables at all cost. Not hot at all (at least for me), but instead was not much better than pure vinegar with some red tinge. I still cant get that aftertaste double blow of the guacamole and the hot sauce out of my mouth (and I barely had much of either since I just wanted it for taste) after a bottle of water. Service was a little slow but they were trying their best though as the place was busy after all. So overall, it was a good breakfast and a place id revisit. Buuut there were enough surprises to throw my vote down. read more

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On our way back home to the states, we stopped at this gem for breakfast. What a treat! The food was amazing. I had ranchero breakfast tacos which came with seasoned pan fries and black bean salsa. It was delicious. My wife had a traditional breakfast with suasage, eggs, pan fries and toast. She was very happy with it all. They had several vegetarian and vegan options as well (curried tofu scramble which could be substituted for eggs on many dishes). The people there were great and the atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely check it out if you are in Nelson, BC. read more

Full Circle Cafe - Just some delicious ranchero breakfast tacos which can be made with scrambled tofu if you like. No big deal. - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

This is probably the busiest lunch spot in Nelson. We came on a Saturday and had to wait about half an hour. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich and adult grilled cheese. They were both very good but had to wait for awhile after ordering. People who work here definitely give off an organic vibe and the food have a homemade presentation. Worth checking out if you visit Nelson. read more

Full Circle Cafe - Pulled pork sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

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Classic Downtown Dinner, very pleasant wait staff and fast for a busy little dinner on the corner. I had an omelette cheese/ham/tomato the daily special with sour dough and pan fries. Everything had good taste but very small portions. My GF had the Kick Hash noting a previous reviewers comments. She really enjoyed the flavor however she fished it a still wanted more. She never fishes a meal it was very small as well for the cost. If you are looking for a diner experience watching Nelson's downtown wake up this place has it. Order lots if you are hungry. read more

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9 months later and I have returned to this nice little cafe in quirky Nelson, BC. Service this time was better. I was prompted to sit wherever I liked as I walked in and was approached by a waitress shortly after. The fact that it was 5 minutes to 1pm might have had something to do with it. The place was nearly empty. Much of what I remembered about this place remained the same. The entrance was still located inside a "mall" and the place still had nice albeit amateur looking paintings hanging on the wall. I ordered the new Paris omelette (ham, caramelized onions, goat cheese and basil topped with Hollandaise sauce) as suggested by another yelp review. It came within 10 minutes and at first glance I have to say I was not impressed. The egg looked like an egg patty folded in half. My taste buds however told me what was what. The sweetness of the onions really went well with the tanginess of the cheese which I suspect was cut with cream cheese. The Hollandaise was as I remembered thick and rich. It also came with potato hash and toast which was nothing to write home about. Service-wise, there is still room for improvement. I got the impressions that the servers didn't really care about me at first. They took my order, brought me my food and then stayed away. This was redeemed however as one server did ask me how my food was but I did have to tell her to refill my water. I think more attention to detail would have put this place over the top in my heart. Would I come back again? The answer is still yes. The food was good, prices were reasonable and there are still so many options left for me to try. read more

Full Circle Cafe - New Paris Omelette - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Great location, right downtown in Nelson. I'm sure it's very busy on a weekend. We had breakfast here during the week. It's a smaller seating area and despite it not being very busy it still took a while to get our food. I got my usual 2 egg and bacon breakfast. Bacon was delicious - cooked to perfection, crispy! I didn't love the breakfast potatoes as they were seasoned with curry. I don't have an adventurous breakfast palate...I don't really like this type of seasoning in the morning. Hubby loved it tho as well as his eggs benny. Nice waitresses and decently priced. read more

Good food overall but there's no pancakes which is what I wanted! My husband got their French toast which was pretty and tasted good but very pricey for just 2 pieces. I had the salmon scramble with was really good but again pricey. The staff were fairly friendly but not a super welcoming environment. read more

Full Circle Cafe - Salmon scramble and French toast. - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

Delicious, wonderful, sweet, so totally worth it. I have food allergies and they were so kind and accommodating... also salmon eggs Benedict on (good) gluten free toast. The service was stellar, the environment perfect for a Saturday morning brunch... And good coffee. read more

Full Circle Cafe - a plate of food on a table - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

By far one of the most flavourful breakfast places Nelson has to offer! Simple twist on the classics such as omelettes, bennies, Canadian breakfast and skillet twists. Each option was packed with flavours including caramelized onions, fresh basil or southern influenced tomato sauce. Prices are average, $8-17 for brunch options. Restaurant tables can be small for 2, highly suggest sharing plates and trying more than 2 options! Not open for evenings! read more

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We had one of our top three best breakfasts here. We ordered the kick hash and the western Benedict. I'm salivating just thinking about it. So delicious! Can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu! read more

Full Circle Cafe - Sandwiches Near Me - Nelson, British Columbia

!Veg/an friendly! Numerous Gluten Free items available for dietary restrictions. Conveniently located in the shopping area of downtown Nelson, BC. I had the West Coast Benny; heaps of wild smoked salmon, soft poached eggs and a Hollandaise sauce that was rich but not overly heavy...also the capers were a nice touch that you don't normally see at brunch. You could substitute your english muffin for a spelt bun if you prefer a complete whole grain. The service was engaging and friendly, even though the restaurant was busy, the food came out of the kitchen quickly and at the proper temperature. The table enjoyed the efficiency of service as it allows for more time to explore the beauty of the Kootenay region. read more

Full Circle can be extremely busy on the weekends especially late morning so it's best to put your name down and walk on Baker Street. The restaurant itself is not very large which would make one think that the food comes quick. Couldn't be farther from the truth. The service is SLOW. Expect to wait at least half an hour for your breakfast which would normally be unacceptable, except the eggs benny and the KickHash are definitely both above average. Case in point, if you want a good breakfast this is the place, as long as you don't have a time constraint. 4/5 for the food considering price; 0/5 for kitchen speed; service is average validating an overall 3/5 read more

Great little breakfast place in Nelson, with a slightly different--and delicious--take on french toast. I enjoyed my coffee while people-watching by the window. Bonus: it's also vegetarian- and vegan-friendly! read more

You have to click a star to post. Otherwise... The food may be wonderful but I wouldn't know. I did get my cappuccino and it was fine. After waiting 48 minutes for my food a blonde woman with tattoos appeared at my table and angrily asked if I was waiting for my bill. (Don't get me wrong, I like tattoos but want to distinguish her from the blonde woman without them). At this point, I needed to return to work and besides who would want to eat in a hostile environment? They had the nerve to accept my payment for a meal I did not get. $25.00 for a cappuccino seems a bit steep but my parking meter was about to run out and lunch break was over. Do yourselves a favour and avoid this place at all cost! read more

I selected my lunch from the menu posted at the front door and went inside to order takeout. I ordered a chicken club for $10.99. Not only was the item I ordered a full $3 more than the advertised price, but it came in the form of a chicken burger on a kaiser type bun. I expected a couple club sandwiches for this price, especially since it didn't include a side. I was not impressed and when I suggested to the man who came across as the owner that he cross out the pricing on his posted menu, he said it's too much work to keep up with changing his online and posted pricing all the time. $15.50 (with tax) for a solo chicken burger-sandwich. Not impressed. read more

Cozy atmosphere be warned there's a good chance of a wait but well worth it. Delicious food and good selection of options. read more

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My partner and I were on a road trip to Nelson and Ainsworth last week and tried Full Circle Cafe for brunch. We shared the Kick Hash, Taste of the South Benny, and a Grilled Cinnamon Bun. Food was great! We both really liked the cinnamon bun, you can't go wrong with cream cheese icing! I enjoyed the twist on the benny with corn bread and beef brisket. The Kick Hash could have used a bit more 'kick' but we both liked it as well. read more

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I was blown away by my breakfast! I had the most amazing Smoked Salmon Egg Scramble and savored every bite. I also really enjoyed the potatoes. They were not exactly chunky, but thicker than thinly sliced and they had seasoning and chives. So good! I was also impressed by their mocha. I tried my spouse's Canadian Special Omelet and it too was flavorful and delicious. He had home-made chocolate milk but I didn't try it. I was a bit baffled by the wait, but after I ate, it made sense to me as to why it was such a busy place. It's small, kinda cozy and decorated with lovely local artisan paintings, but doesn't have a restroom, so you have to use the public washroom in the mall, which is not the greatest. Whatever. I love the street view from the cafe as it's all windows along Baker Street. I was fat and happy when I left. If you're in Nelson, you must eat here! read more

I LOVE this place's eggs benedict varieties. I'll say that upfront. The waitresses are happy and kind, and the menu options are wonderful! But (sigh) the waitresses are a lil on the forgetful side (as in when you're ready to pay your bill, they might be polishing the silverware instead for a looong time). And unfortunately, as you'll find is common in Nelson if you live here, the fruit flies can get a bit annoying. They aren't overwhelming, but for some, one is enough (and there's more than one here). I haven't noticed them in other restaurants, just in peoples' homes here in town in the summer and at this restaurant. I have no doubt that they are a clean establishment, you just know it's a bit much when you're wishing they hadn't brought you that finely twisted orange slice as an accompaniment to your dish. That being said, the Nanny's Benny (I'd skip the caramelized onion on the top; that flavor didn't meld well for me) and the Veggie Hash are both amazing and filled with flavor. I would skip on the Grilled Cinnamon Roll -- as much as I wanted this to be amazing (such a cool idea), it actually was dry. I love that you can get half orders on many of the breakfasts, too! It's enough for me (surprisingly, because I can pack it in). I won't give up on this place because of fruit flies -- I'll just stick to it in the winter when the the temps keep them manageable. read more

Looked promising. But exceptionally slow service, with no communication. Rubbery eggs. Server didn't check up on us during meal. Ah well. Reasonably priced I guess. read more

I live in Nelson and this is one of my favourites. Whether you're there for breakfast or lunch, it's always great. They take ordinary favourites and make them extraordinary. They have an incredible grilled cheese sandwich. Their specials are unique and tasty. Usually a bit of a wait but worth it. read more

Food was great but waiting for a bacon cheese and egg took 20 minutes Were they killing the pig? read more

Had a great meal with the kids here. Daughter and I had Mexican themed breakfasts and son had pulled pork sandwich. All of us impressed enough to return. Good value for meal, good service, nice simple cafe with good local artwork. Owner took payment and was kind enough to provide some local advice. read more

Last time we went the service was very poor ! I ordered my usual which was the oatmeal. That was always served with fresh fruit or berries. This time I got dried raisins . When we mentioned that it would have been nice to get a coffee! read more