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Shine Cafe

4.1 (66 reviews)
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Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Claire S.

I love Shine and feel so lucky to live so close--it seriously has the best hollandaise in the world! It's my go-to comfort brunch spot. The service is always fantastic, and the ambiance feels so homey, like you're in someone's kitchen. Beyond the Bennies, they have amazing lattes, chais, pancakes, French toast, and more. Classic brunch fare--you can't go wrong with Shine!

Omelette was delicious
Christina L.

Very Covid-safe! They take proper precautions and wipe down tables and all chairs between guests, and I don't even need to touch the debit machine to pay. The tables are spaced out nice and far from each other. The food and the service are both good. The omelette was very tasty and not too salty. We will be back to try more brunch items.

Smoked salmon Benny (half size).
Sherrie B.

Unique food options, yummy Benedicts (Bennys), and really great service! Loved it there! I got the Smoked salmon Benny (half size). Yummy & savory! Then I got a half of the lemon berries French toast (like dessert!) great meal. You pay a bit more, but it was worth it, I think.

Half order of veggie eggs Benedict with pesto hollandaise (don't remember the name) and hash browns

Excellent selection of eggs Benedict's. We loved the pesto hollandaise. Perfectly poached eggs. Food was well prepared. Unique potato scones that we thought we more like potato pancakes - very tasty. Good bacon. The whole place smelled amazing as soon as we walked in. Bright and sunny. Friendly and accommodating service - they split up our order on two plates without us even asking!

Polish ($15.95)
Michelle W.

There's that age old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". However, I think Shine's Polish spin on the traditional eggs benedict is an appetizing addition to the family. The Polish ($15.95) omits the English muffin altogether and replaces it with perogies, topped with two poached eggs and smothered with bacon, caramelized onion, and a roasted garlic hollandaise sauce. Of course, since these are perogies, there is a side of sour cream to dip them in. These perogies were rich and decadent, and made all the more so as I sopped up the yolks and sour cream with each bite. For all eggs benedicts at Shine, you also get to choose 1 side of hash browns, toast, grilled or fresh tomato, Scottish potato scone, cornbread, garden salad, French fries, or soup. Feeling the guilt of it being a new year, I decided to be healthier and opt for the tomato soup instead of the critically acclaimed hash browns (though I did steal a few bites of my dad's Chorizo Hash). It made for an emptier looking plate, but I do have to admit that the tomato soup was very pleasant and creamy. Was the dish worth $15.95 though? Maybe not, but it was still yummy and I'm glad I tried it. If you're planning to dine at Shine, I recommend visiting the Fort Street location since it's more secluded than the Blanshard location. We walked right in when we got there and we also found free parking outside. The service here also *ahem* shone, with both of our servers checking in on us during and after the meal.

Tropical French toast, in a coconut lime batter, topped with mango compote and coconut whipped
Ha T.

For a place named Shine, it's kind of dim in there. More lights, please, so I can see (and snap) the food. The best thing here is the Scottish scone, made from potato. It's flat, but has a surprisingly tender, almost pillowy sort of texture. I tried to make it at home afterwards, but couldn't find a recipe anywhere online that's nearly as good. The other best thing is the tropical French toast. It's simple, creative, and so refreshing with the mango compote. Don't get the hash potato or Scottish pudding. They're really dry and overdone. It almost ruin the experience.

Karin's Plate: bean + rice patty, sauteed mushrooms + spinach, grilled tomatoes, roasted potatoes (also, smoked salmon in bg)
Monica A.

This was a first visit for both my dining companion and I. Although the menu isn't massive it took us both awhile to figure out what we wanted because there were many things that sounded very appealing. (always a nice dilemma to have!) Although neither of us is vegan, we both settled on "Karin's Brunch" which is a vegan combo plate with 4 items of your choosing. I also ordered a side of smoked salmon because I saw they had it for the smoked salmon bennys and got a craving for it. (ironic, ordering salmon with a vegan plate... LOL) The food was EXCELLENT. Everything was made in house, from the nice crispy roasted rosemary potatoes, to the home-made black bean and rice patty. Also on my plate was sauteed spinach and mushrooms w/ roasted garlic, and grilled tomatoes. YUM YUM. My dining companion got the same items but opted for the chilli sesame tofu instead of tomatoes, and refried beans instead of the potatoes. I sampled the sesame tofu -- delicious! Service was friendly and efficient although felt a bit "hover-y" at times. But, I'd much rather feel a little awkwardly OVER attended to, than neglected. So really, am not complaining about that. Anyway, we will definitely be returning. I can't wait to try the other items on the menu that caught my eye. I kind of want to go back tomorrow, actually! :)

Anna B.

Omg the service was astounding. Sooo kind and attentive. The lady let me try the Scottish cakes and they were delicious, especially with the raspberry jam on the table. PHENOMENAL. The pancakes were so light and fluffy. Eggs Benny was good. Hash browns just ok, but I don't prefer the chunky potatoes. With the hollandaise sauce it really ties it together though!

The 2-2-2 French Toast eggs and sausage Big enough to share!
Barry A.

Fun energetic environment when you walk in. Yet Music good for "old folks" and not too loud like some breakfast places. Food and service was great. I had the 2-2-2. Big enough to share!

BLT
Bruce F.

I asked around for a great place to go for lunch and Shine Cafe was recommended - boy were they wrong. Not much to offer for lunch - it apparently is a breakfast place but I am not counting off for that since it is not their fault. However - the place is real noisy - very bad acoustics and thus not good for conversation. I had a BLT and could make a much better one myself at home - nothing special. I also tried the Zucchini Cheese soup which I did not like (they gave me a refund without me asking). It tasted like pepper and a little cheese. If it was up to me - they would get 2 stars - but I will not count the marginal lunch offerings. They are getting 4 stars since my wife said it was one of the best Omelets she has had. A basic Omelet with an addition of Feta and Cheddar cheese (at $1.50 EACH). Also service was good and friendly and they did remove my soup from the cost.

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