This place had been on my bucket restaurant list for years. Soo sooo many ppl have told me it's a…read moreMUST EAT place. We snagged a spot close to close; so there was zero wait. 6/5 stars easily. The breaded fried brie cheese with the ripe peaches and perfect poached yolks. GOD DAMN! Only regret was not going sooner. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Jam is a classic breakfast spot in downtown Victoria for a reason. The food is always good and the…read moreline moves fast. This time I tried the what the cluck which was very good! It's rare I leave a restaurant super full but this item accomplished that! I'd stay away from the bowl items personally but everything else is top notch! 100% worth a try!

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!

Looking for a nice brunch spot that had a dog friendly patio and Nourish was amazing! If you are…read morelooking for delicious and healthy options this is your spot! We were a group of 6 women and loved sitting outside in the garden. The food was quick and we did order inside but they kindly brought everything out to us. The drinks we served hot and delicious with so many nice add ons like dandelion and beetroot powders! The food had amazing flavour and was so fresh! The eggs were perfectly cooked and I loved that the Benny was served with a nice salad that wasn't over dressed! Great service, wonderful atmosphere inside and out!

We walked by this little gem and saw a line so of course we had to check it out. The folks in…read morefront of us said they were regulars and the line moves fast so we waited. We got 1 of the front tables in the front window area and it was just soo quaint! Loved it. We ordered Sourdough Tartine-2 poached eggs, Fol Epi sourdough, cashew cheese, broccoli, romesco, served with greens and added homemade sausage. It was really flavorful and delicious!! Great combo!! The sausage was also very juicy and tasted yummy. We also got the honey rooibos vanilla latte and sweet and salty latte. And both drinks were great!! I also had a carrot muffin to go and it was moist and very tasty! Soo charming when you are in the area!

As usual, food was very good!! Service was a little slow and the Server is very new. Ambiance still…read moresort of somber with very few looking happy. Server did not smile at all and appeared scared. The only one who smiled and was socialable, pleasant and make you want to come back was Kiera. An excellent server and truly cares about you. Thank you Kiera for making my day. I hope to see her there again. PS. The Mgr. Zoe is Not talking to me now?! Lol most unprofessional and immature to be in that position. Sad.

Randomly stopped here for breakfast and ended up eating here two days in a row it was so good!!…read more Really interesting menu with a lot of choices, and the food was very fresh and delicious. Ps try the shakshuka!

Forget the polished, fleeting trends John's Place Cafe is the kind of establishment that wraps you…read morein a warm hug and feeds you until you have to undo a button. Tucked away in the vibrant heart of downtown Victoria, this is less a restaurant and more a communal rite of passage for anyone seeking true, unpretentious comfort food. Your first clue that you've found a gem is the line yes, the notorious queue that often snakes out the door and around the corner. But this isn't a frustrating wait; it's a friendly, expectant buzz, fueled by the intoxicating scent of sizzling bacon, fresh coffee, and melting butter wafting from the perpetually busy kitchen. The atmosphere inside is perfectly homey: worn wood, local art, and a bustling energy that makes every table feel like the biggest, warmest kitchen table you've ever sat at. The true spectacle, however, is the brunch menu. These aren't just portions; they're glorious, family-style feasts designed for sharing, or tackling solo if you dare. Plates arrive laden with golden, thick-cut hashbrowns, expertly poached eggs, and generous sausages or chorizo. But the undisputed main event is the pancakes. They are legendary in their scale impossibly thick, fluffy, golden discs that truly are the size of your ass, practically begging for a dousing of maple syrup or whatever the brown frothed topping was. Cutting into one is like sinking your fork into a sweet, edible cloud. And then there's the final act: the Bumble Berry Pie. With its rustic, buttery, flaky crust giving way to a deep, crimson filling bursting with a mixture of berries, it's a definitive taste of pure summer nostalgia. It's the kind of pie you imagine someone's grandmother perfected over fifty years of loving practice warm, messy, and utterly unforgettable. John's Place isn't just a meal; it's an experience built on generosity and pure, simple flavor. Go early, stand in the line, and savor every single moment of the experience. The wait is absolutely worth the feast that awaits.

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.

Cute little coffee shop in Victoria. Friendly staff, yummy food and drinks. Outdoor seating.read more

We are from the states visiting family in Victoria. We found this cute little trendy…read morebreakfast/lunch cafe not far from our Air bnb. The place was hopping for a Tuesday AM, however, the line went fast. My husband and I split a breakfast sandwich and muffin. Both excellent! Coffee hit the spot. Highly recommended for a quick breakfast in an upbeat location

The food was amazing!!! not to mention very friendly staff!! food came out really quick, amazing…read moreservice, all around a great experience...highly recommend it :)

The Ruby is a restaurant connected right to the front lobby of Hotel Zed. The meals they serve are…read morebreakfast and lunch. Steve, myself and some in-laws went here in the morning after our overnight stay. There were a lot of good options to pick from sso we decided to share some of our meals with each other to try out a little bit of everything. I ordered just plain waffles, nothing with too many bells and whistles other than butter and syrup. The waffles were wonderful! Nice and airy where they needed to be and a very nice texture. Prepared to perfection actually. We also had the Rotisserie Chicken Hash also which was amazing. We were told to try a chicken dish while visiting Victoria and so we made sure we did. So very fresh and flavorful! Steve's sisters had good meals as well which made this a very enjoyable breakfast dining experience!

Everything about this spot is a 5. Great staff. Lovely ambiance. Really good breakfast sandwich…read more Delicious coffee server in wonderful mug. Plenty of seating for conversation or getting some work done. I'll be back to try the cheddar & chive scone!

Tasty coffee, I had an iced oat milk latte. Pastries are fresh and oh-so-delicious! Blueberry-lemon…read morescone, triple berry scone, almond croissant, chocolate croissant, ham and swiss croissant, and spinach feta croissant-- everything was amazing! Highly recommend.

I was so excited to stay here at Fairholme Manor given the positive reviews but I thought overall…read moreit was just okay. Let me start off by saying breakfast really was five stars. It was delicious and beautiful. A lot of love and effort is put into this. Sylvia's scones are phenomenal. If she opened up a bakery I would buy all her scones and loaves. The bathroom is a nice size with a big tub. So why the three stars? There is a radiator in the room but ours didn't work well and would heat up and did not stay hot. We were cold. If you are on the first floor please note that sound travels. you can really hear any movement above you and you can hear conversations very well outside your room which didn't make me feel particularly comfortable since I'm sure even just is talking normally can be heard by others as well. Didn't feel amazing from a privacy perspective. When you book it says there is daily housekeeping. There's no daily housekeeping. We were asked if anything was missing from our room by the breakfast server but nothing else. If you're expecting your trash to be emptied or bed to be made that did not happen our whole stay. Location: not really walkable to the downtown area or most things in Victoria. A couple other small things that I wouldn't even mention if the above two were no issue: The bed was okay although not super comfortable in my opinion. The outlets are really inconvenient and there aren't many. They mention there is tea, hot chocolate, and coffee. There's no hot chocolate and no creamer in your room if you want some later. I do think this place could be good for others but it was not the right fit for us. For a bed and breakfast the room just wasn't super comfortable for us to want to spend time there.

What a lovely place! A beautiful home and garden, plenty of spots to sit and sip, comfortable…read morebeds, a good shower, fresh flowers, delicious breakfasts with all the lovely extra touches to make it special. Sylvia is a gracious experienced host with great recommendations for dinner spots. We tried both Pennyfarthing and Pagliacci and were happy with the both choices. Pagliacci had a good live band. And to top it off a small herd of deer have made the neighborhood their home. It all added up to a great stay. We'll book Fairholme again for sure.

A great stop down for breakfast with plenty of food. If you don't fill up at this place it's your…read morefault. The pancakes are what I would consider to be "right sized" but could be bigger. I liked the flavor and always appreciate when peanut butter is brought out without requesting it.

I recently visited Cora's for brunch and had a great experience. Not only was the food tasty and…read morefilling, but the service was fast and accommodating. I ordered the crêpomelette and was allowed to substitute ham for the sausage. There must have been construction happening on the other side of the wall where I originally sat down. I requested to move to a table further away from the drilling and they had no problem with that. I'll definitely be going back to eat here again when I'm in town.