If a home-cooked comfort meal is what you crave John's place is the most go to place…read more Fun environment a great staff lots of smiles and incredible food

TL;DR: A true local institution. Comfortably chaotic,…read moreentirely fine, and not worth planning your day around. Food: We had the eggs benedict with a side of house chorizo. Solid, filling, and easily enough for two. Nothing special, nothing offensive. Vibe: Peak hometown chaos in the best way. Old chairs, loud diner clatter, walls covered in celebrity photos that feel more aspirational than factual. Smells exactly like an old American diner, which is kind of the point. Service: Efficient and unfussy. You're fed and moved along. What could be better: Food execution is forgettable. This isn't a destination, and it doesn't try to be. Bottom line: You go because everyone eventually does. It accepts everyone, locals, families, drunks, tourists, and no one complains much. \

Great food and service. This was my favorite out of all places we tried during our Victoria tripread more

I liked their halibut with beans and chorizo, but the fish was either way overcooked, or previously…read moresalted and then soaked. The texture was way off, but the flavors of the dish were good and the atmosphere is so beautiful on the patio facing the water. The staff were really nice too and they made an awesome margarita.

The line was very long, but it was definitely worth the wait! Food was fantastic! Place is small…read morebut cozy! Love the art pieces on the wall! Will go back to this place again. Here's what we ordered: Fox's Grill $24 3 large local farm fresh eggs, 3 slices smoky bacon, 2 savoury pure pork sausages, seasoned panfried potatoes, grilled tomatoes & brown button mushrooms, hot buttered toast & fresh fruit jam. Moroccan Chicken Benny $24 (a little spicy) House blend Moroccan spiced chicken breast, sautéed brown button mushrooms & onions, palm date apple chutney & Moroccan spiced holly. Double Stack French Toast $17 Two extra thick cut slices french, batter dipped, golden brown grill, Saigon cinnamon, powdered sugar, whipped butter & pure Canadian maple syrup. Double Stack Griddle Cakes $17 Scratch batter made in house! Two fluffy cakes, pure Canadian maple syrup, Saigon cinnamon, whipped butter & powdered sugar. Add ~ Belgian chocolate chips + $2

The place is cute but not really worth the wait. Food was decent but you can get breakfast…read moreelsewhere with less of a line. The service was lacking sadly and we tried for several minutes to get someone's attention when they forgot to bring things and never checked in.

Holy crap this place is delicious…read more Wow! I guess I'll be back for more because I'm absolutely in love! The humans inside were so welcoming and I ordered the thing I craved which was a serious burger after getting tattooed all day by @annmarietattoo I was amazed from when I first laid eyes on "the biggest cheese skirt" on that cute plate and took a bite of a mouth watering sensational absolute work of art. Took half back to hotel to eat later when I wake up from a much needed nap Just had to share this WOW kind of place because I'll be wowing all the way back home. Super duper recommend stopping by to give your taste buds what they are missing!

The food here is amazing and affordably priced. The salmon was some of the best I've ever had. Will…read moredefinitely return next time we're in Victoria.

Great service and delicious food…read more The food is always delicious and the service is very accommodating. We had a couple of children with us and they were very kind in bringing out a combination of food that the kids would enjoy and actually eat.

Frankie's Modern Diner was a nice casual place to stop by for dinner. We had a reservation for…read moredinner on a weekday, but there were hardly anyone in during prime meal time. The atmosphere was alright with dimmer lighting than other similar places which was nice for the mood, and the place was surprisingly louder than expected for the little people that were there. The waitress we had was friendly and nice, but also came by frequently to ask if we were done looking at the menu, with our food, wanting the bill. It felt very rushed despite there not being many other customers in the area. We were only in the restaurant for about 45 minutes today. The food was mediocre. I had the fried chicken and waffles, which looked good but tasted generic. The fried chicken was a bit dry and just tasted like it was seasoned with salt and pepper and that's about it. The waffle tasted like something anyone could make at home. My friend had the Caesar salad, which was drenched in sauce but otherwise looked alright. Overall, the food is on the pricier side, relative to the portion size being served. Expect to spend at least $30 to be full, not including drinks and dessert.

Service was fast and friendly. I've been wanting to try a smoked salmon eggs Benedict for a while…read morebut was hesitant if I would like it so I tired it here for the first time and it just wasn't my thing but that's on me. However the hollandaise sauce wasn't super good. I've had good hollandaise and this was not the best. The breakfast sandwich was good. Only complaint there was we ordered it without tomato and it came with tomato. The potatoes were SO good and the green sriracha was really good too! Don't love the warm sauce, it's too Smokey like over powered with liquid smoke. The POS could use an update, it was a little confusing, thought the tip was dollar amount but it turned out to be percentage amount. Overall lots of options to pick from and I would try it again.

Great place to grab breakfast. Menu has so many good looking options it was difficult to choose…read more Ended up with the Brisket Hash and it was amazing. Great combination of smokey brisket with sweet and some heat. Had two eggs over easy on top and it was a perfect breakfast. Nice add that the hash is gluten free. Staff were all super friendly and very attentive to our large party. Will definitely be back here to try other dishes.

:::::::Edit from reviewer:::::::::: Not the right location…read more I visited the one by Park Central, over by the Parliament building. Not this store. Two days in a row and will probably make it our morning routine while here. Good, fresh tasting coffee and not bitter like some chain shops. The muffins are fresh, tasty and filled with flavour. The young lady working today recommended the white chocolate berry scone, it was incredible. Fluffy, warm and just the right amount of sweet. Thank you, I'm sorry I didn't get your name but you made my day today.

Seriously good coffee…read more Fresh. Excellent made in house savory and sweet baked goods. Friendly helpful service. Quickly and efficiently done. We noted twas likely husband /wife @ "front of house". Certainly most welcoming and hospitable. Much appreciated, as this was our 1st visit to Good Earth Oak Bay. We love to support "local", mom n pop businesses when we can. Franchisees? A clean tidy spotless venue Comfortable seating, WI - FI GOOD. Value EXCELLENT. A full marks & 5 star experience in the coffee CAFE category. Lucky you , Oak Bay people! Local QUALITY. Highest recommendations. We will return.

Jess was our server after a massive influx of drunk idiots from a wedding and she actually killed…read moreit no matter what we threw at her and I cannot say anything better I am Rob and this is my first ever review

Came here on a trip to Victoria. Tried the fish dip. It was good. Mildly smokey but light and…read moredelicious. Washed it down with a glass of beer and back on our exploration. Our service was quick and courteous with a casual ambiance. We loved the architecture of the building and the decor of various bikes.

The Irish Times is such a fantastic find in a lovely part of town. We spent a great evening sitting…read moreout on the sidewalk, but the interior is just as impressive--a beautiful and historic building dating back to 1894 with very lively music playing inside. I was honestly shocked by how good the food was. I had initially assumed it might be a spot primarily for tourists, but a dear friend of mine who is a local mentioned that people in Victoria actually love coming here. She even noted that some friends from her children's school were there just the night before for an alumni weekend. The menu absolutely exceeded my expectations. I was blown away by the fish and chips; the fish was moist with a light batter and wasn't oily at all. The burgers, Irish stew, and shepherd's pie were all delectable as well. The real standout, however, was the sockeye salmon in a pesto preserved lemon broth--it was so addictive that I wish I could replicate the recipe at home. It is very easy to see why this spot has received so many accolades, and I would love to return the next time we are back in Victoria!

Try the trio.... All the food is very good. Good selection of beers (though stouts too cold)…read more Great whiskey list though out of my top three picks. Beautiful atmosphere, quick service.

Omgosh we love this spot! Super cute and local! Their coffee is fabulous and free refills. But the…read moreshow stopper is the food and the employees. Let's start with the people. They are all sooo NICE! And the food is freshly made everyday! The blueberry muffins are mind numbing good!! Loaded with berries! we shared a breakfast veggie sandwich and the hash brown potato wedges were also fantastic! They were crispy and nicely seasoned so they had tons of flavor. And their homemade hot sauce is like a wing sauce. Delicious!

Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Service was friendly and atmosphere very cozy. Quite…read morebusy, but still snagged a comfortable seat by the window. I got a breakfast sandwich which came with a side of potatoes for ~$18.50. A bit pricey for a small neighborhood joint, but nonetheless tasty.