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

A solid spot with its own distinct vibe and an impressively long menu…read more Great for groups since there's something for everyone, and the portions are generous. Almost too much for one person. One thing that stood out: unlike most diners that only offer one brewed coffee option, this place lets you choose between regular and dark roast. Small detail, but appreciated. I went on a weekday morning, so there was no wait, but the space isn't very large, so I'd recommend making a reservation during peak hours. Staff were friendly overall, and the atmosphere is worth experiencing. That said, while the food was consistently solid, it wasn't particularly memorable. I ordered the Valentino, smoked salmon and poached egg on an English muffin with avocado, but the avocado was completely unripe, which brought down both the texture and the flavor. With a menu this wide, most dishes land in the "good" rather than "great" range, and execution details like that make a difference. If you're going for variety and the overall experience, you'll be satisfied, but if you're hoping for something exceptional, it may feel a bit underwhelming. Bottom line: a reliable brunch option for groups, as long as you're not setting the bar too high on the food itself.

This is a GREAT location with an amazing view. I grew up close to the Snug & have been going there…read morefor years. Unfortunately my last experience was a disaster. Our high school friends have been meeting there for years, however this time the management went out of their way to make our evening terrible. It was simply an impromptu event, a bunch of old high school friends showing up for a pint to reconnect. The staff, while pleasant, had reserved signs on every table & claimed there was no room in the pub which was only half full. Most of the tables remained empty all evening. Certainly not accommodating like when the Walkers were the owners! Most establishments would be welcoming & appreciate the business but after this experience our next meeting won't be at the Snug Pub!

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

Holy hell, this place was amazing! Get there early because the line will literally wrap around the…read moreblock, but after eating here, I completely understand why The Blue Fox has been so popular for so many years. This was hands down some of the best breakfast I've had anywhere. The food was so freaking delicious, and the lavender London fog was the best I've ever had. Seriously, I'm still thinking about it. The restaurant itself has so much character and is filled with beautiful art, making it just as fun to look around as it is to eat. The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive even with how busy the place gets. If you're visiting Victoria, GO HERE. Honestly, go to Victoria just for The Blue Fox. It's that good. 5/5 without question!

So nice we went there twice!…read more Line queues up on the sidewalk. They bring people in based on the size of table available. Sunday morning we arrived at 9:20 and waited ~40 minutes. Monday morning arrived at 8:15 and were seated immediately (last 2-top). Service is great! Super friendly staff and some of them are a little cheeky! Food is great. Lattes are perfection and in really cute mugs. Each order comes with a lot of food! The avocado toast was huge. Eggs and protein come with a generous helping of potatoes and 2 slices of toast. Highly recommend, it's worth any wait you encounter!

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.

I love diners, and this one is fabulous!…read more Located right downtown by the inner harbor, on Government Street, this restaurant is large, with two separate doors 1/2 block apart. I loved the spacious interior with the retro diner aesthetic. I loved how it opens at 7am and has a lot of breakfast options, and all are reasonably priced. I love the booths, the soda counter, the chalkboard message board with daily specials on it. I love the cheery and attentive server we had. And, lastly, I love the food here! (I was here for breakfast and my eggs and bacon were EXACTLY how I ordered them, and they also made me a fantastic iced vanilla latte, too). The restaurant and the bathrooms were super clean, too (bonus!). I checked out the extensive menu and realized, heck, I should have come here the day before for lunch. They have so many sandwiches and burgers available. Just wow. IMO this place would be perfect for breakfast or lunch, or a late night snack. (I think they're open until 9pm). If you like traditional diner fare, this is the place to be, for sure.

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.

I've ordered take out from this place twice and both times the food was amazing! We had breakfast…read more The service is also excellent. I as trying to order looking at the menu form Yelp which apparently is an old one and they no longer serviced this particular dish. The person who picked up the phone was patient and when I said I need to look at the menu again and I'll order via ubereats, she said I could just call again and she'd be happy to take my order. It's really little things like these that matter. The place itself looks adorable. But unfortunately we were always in a rush and got take out instead. The breakfast is great and I hope to come back for lunch one day.

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.

Very disappointed in the selection at this coffee house. Imagine it is Saturday afternoon and long…read moreweekend at 2pm. Expensive fancy grinders and lovely ambience but dismissive front staff when I inquired why Dark Roast was the only option available. I could get a late or anything else but my request for a regular medium coffee could not be accommodated. Why? and when I inquired why a medium roast couldn't be made with 3 full hours were left in the day. I had family of five looking to order and have snacks and their lack of service. we went elsewhere. Bathroom was void of toilet paper and the other side on complete lock down. no square to spare. don't bother going! find somewhere else.

:::::::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.

Great location near the harbor. The pizza was great. Good beer too. Service was quick. We liked the…read moreinterior with widows to see the people walk by.

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.

We ate here while coming through on a cruise. Seven of us found quick seating. Make sure you ask…read morefor outside versus indoor as the inside was a bit stuffy. Food was good. I enjoyed my cod and chips. The mac and cheese was enjoyed by my kids. Be warned - a cheese pizza is just cheese on crust so its really heavy. Ambience wise it has an old atmosphere feel and the staff was great.

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!

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.