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

Good, fresh, healthy food with gluten free chowder as a BONUS! Love it!! I can never find a gluten…read morefree chowder in my locality.

Perfect spot to stop in Nanaimo. Great menu selection. Food came hot and fast. Server was…read morefriendly. Nice outside seating for a sunny day.

WAY OVERPRICED. $ 50 for 2 ordinary breakfasts!! Staff were…read morenot friendly. Our orders were not correct and when we started to complain we were told that we were impolite for complaining. Service was very slow even though there were many empty tables.

The service was mediocre took about 20-25 for my breakfast. I got filled up on the sour dough bread…read moreon my sandwich. Eating outside is unpleasant due to the absurd amount of bugs ruining the ambiance

An exceptional gem in the usually hard pressed for cuisine city of Nanaimo. Every dish is perfect…read more How good can eggs Benedict get? Pretty damn good. I cannot recommend this place enough. Their small selection of baked goods are also exceptional. I had their tourtiere special and it was fantastic. Amazing attention to detail, from the perfectly seasoned filling, the crisp flaky pastry and the perfectly poached egg, along with a side of stewed tomatoes and local peppers, it just projects this restaurant's intense love of food

From the owner: We offer a delicious menu of brunch items like: Eggs Benedict with various toppings and home made…read moreEnglish muffins as an option, vegan and gluten free options, baked French toast, home made quiche, house made fresh soups, sunrise sandwich with Spanish frittata, healthy quinoa and grain bowl with roasted fruit, fresh baked in house scones with in all the fixings and much more. We also have a full coffee and special tea service. We serve English High Tea on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (starting April 22, 2023) with savory finger sandwiches, fresh baked goodies all served with a flair and a smile. Located in downtown Nanaimo in the historic Old Quarter. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended as we do have limited seating available.

Will absolutely never return. The poor server was working the whole restaurant by himself. Left a…read moregood tip because he was very friendly but service was SO SLOW. I sent my breakfast back because the eggs were burnt. I had to wait 10 minutes to do that because the server was way too busy to do a quality check. After sending it back and asking for eggs that weren't burnt, I received (after another 10 minute wait), these eggs, which were clearly burnt, again. I just shut my mouth and ate because I could see the poor guy was doing his absolute best. So that's over 50 bucks and well over an hour of my life I'll never get back. Please don't go there for a good breakfast experience. I was in hospitality for 36 years before hanging up my apron (although I still own a catering company) and the experience at The Pantry is one I won't do again.

Bad service, dirty dishes, crappy coffee and to top it off bad breakfast. This was my last time…read morethere!

Excellent, reasonably priced breakfast that was delicious and served quickly. Great place to eat…read more Lots of available parking.

this place used to be good years ago...now it's a dump...customer service is bad and the food is…read moreusually between average and poor...and there downstairs bathrooms smells like black mold and piss

The service was spot on. The waitress was very attentive to our needs and requests. Extra napkins…read moreand water. Very polite and made our evening. Not too busy for a Sunday evening. Best crunchy hot wings ever!

Had the Denver omelette and it was really delicious...almost like a thick, smooth, savoury…read moremilkshake. The hashbrowns were crispy brown on the outside and soft and tender in the inside. The toast was buttered perfection and the bacon nice and crispy without being greasy. I, 100%, would get this meal again. I finished it off with a cup of strong, hot coffee and delicious orange juice.

Me and my family went to ricky's after dance competition as we were staying in the days inn that…read morenight, when we sat down we were told it was a short wait and then we waited 45 minutes and we never got asked even what we wanted to drink, we asked them what was taking so long and the server said i don't know the other girl supposed to be serving you and it was going to be another hour wait so we got up and left. Keep in mind there was a whole baseball team getting drinks every ten minutes.

So we pulled into the Days Inn after a long day of catching an early ferry, visiting a friend in…read moreParksville and driving back. We decided to go to the attached Ricky's restaurant for dinner. After waiting for the hostess/server to finish her conversation with the hotel receptionist she sat us down with menus. She then said " I'll be back when I can". We are used to long waits at Ricky's but after 10 minutes we decided to go elsewhere. Ended up having great Japanese food in town.

I've been here twice in the past year, both during Happy Hour, and the food is not only very good…read morebut affordable. We did have one hiccup, but I've addressed that with the management of the hotel, and will look forward to visiting again and seeing if there's any improvement.

My husband and I ended up trying this place because it was connected to the hotel we were staying…read morein. The breakfast menu was limited but reasonable for the basic breakfast orders. French toast, Eggs, Benny and an egg breakfast. I don't remember seeing pancakes, which would have been a nice addition. The food itself was good, not anything too spectacular or bad tasting. The service was quick and fast, which is something you want in the morning most of the time. We came here twice so that says something. Just a basic brekkie joint.

We visited Mad Rona's Coffee Bar after taking the ferry to Gabriola Island, and found it pretty…read morebusy on a Saturday afternoon. The interior had minimal decor and cool wooden furniture, including some beautiful live edge tables. I ordered an Iced Chai Latte and a Lemon Bar. I wish I had gotten a Dirty Chai instead, because my Iced Chai Latte was too sweet and milky for my taste. My boyfriend's Dirty Chai was much better though! The Lemon Bar was tasty and very rich - I couldn't finish it all, but still enjoyed it. Service was friendly and quick!

Cozy cafe to do some work, does get a little busy. Drinks are not cheap, however they are pretty…read moregood. Staff is quite friendly. Would definitely come back again.