Cute diner that is 60s reminiscent. It was clean and had plenty of space. I came on a Monday at around noon and it wasn't busy. I like that there were trivia cards on the table for you to entertain yourself while you wait for your food. The staff was very nice and attentive. I got the What the Cluck fried chicken and stuffed fries pancakes. I did see the reviews saying the portions were huge but this could've definitely fed 2. For $23, I think this was a steal. I only was able to finish one layer of waffles, the piece of chicken, and some potatoes in my sitting and had to pack them for later. The pancakes had herbs (green onions I think?) stuffed in between which was interesting and I didn't expect it. My two complaints about the meal are that the outer coating of the fried chicken was overfried, resulting in a darker coat and the chicken to be slightly tougher, and that there was only one small piece of chicken. It definitely is a potato-centric portion, with loads of fries and side potatoes. I think if I was to come back, I wouldn't get this again but it settled my curiosity. My partner enjoyed her eggs benedict. read more

Spoons Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

It was super busy but the host did a great job at seating everyone! I ordered a beef dip and it was absolutely delicious and super filling. The decor was so cute, I loved the aesthetic and the trivia cards are a great addition. Overall great experience and lovely employees. read more

The food was spectacular. I have never had a better Huevos Rancheros. The breakfast sammies were divine. The Prusa was diabolically delicious. Excellent and entertaining service, and the ambience was PERFECTION. What a wonderful way to enjoy this gorgeous city. read more

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Went to get my car tire repaired this morning and didn't have breakfast yet. My wife recommended this Spoon Diner, so I decided to give it a try -- and it was really good! The food was fresh, the soup and sandwich were delicious, and the place has a cozy, very Canadian feel. Highly recommend! read more

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Great atmosphere and service. More food than I could eat, and soooo good! Ordered the scrambled. Very flavorful read more

Spoons Diner - The parliament hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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While awaiting my car being serviced early one morning at a nearby dealership, the service rep there recommended this diner close by for breakfast. I'm so glad. It was a delightful experience. It would not be my first choice for a diner experience in Victoria, but I was afoot. It was close. The seating and service were prompt and very friendly. The expected refills of the pretty-okay coffee were frequent enough. Things were moderately busy. The breakfast Benny was promptly brought out and was nothing short of really good. Price and portion were fair, and along with enough attentiveness, I was compelled to way-over tip my wonderful waitress Sara. I really DON'T understand the odd negative review. Outliers I believe. While trying to quantify the nuanced tastes I looked around and even the decor was nuanced with fun additions and pithy details. While there was that greasy spoon vibe of a times-past diner, it still felt modern enough, clean, and as I implied, the flavour profiles were fantastic. The hash-browns weren't those usual franchise-prominent, lightly golden brown fried potatoes squares probably previously frozen, but rather hand-made, deeply-fried master pieces of epic short-order cooking -- with an unmistakable diner ethos. I'd normally not get so excited about a diner nor give one a five star rating just because. However I believe I did as Spoons Diner so exceeded my expectations. The guy next to my table let me snap a picture of his waffles done in a cinnamon bun concoction. He looked very happy. Gastronomically content! I'll be back! read more

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We chose this place due to proximity and great Yelp reviews but I don't think we'd go back again. The decor was a fun mix of retro movies and comic books. The food was mediocre and the service was just ok. The chef put cheese on one of the burgers after we had a whole conversation with the waitress about removing it. She took back the burger and side salad and it took another 15 minutes before it finally came out correctly. We ordered two huckleberry lemonades and unfortunately my seven-year-old spilled his right after getting it. The waitress gave us towels to clean the table, but did not offer to replace the beverage. The burgers and sandwich were ok but not great. The pancakes were tasty but didn't come with any sides. We were kind of secretly hoping after the whole burger debacle they would give us a discount or maybe a drink for free but they still charged us full price which was $77 plus tax and tip. read more

The first thing we noticed walking in is the fun decor - old movie posters, retro vibe, just fun overall. The friendly staff greeted us and got us seated. Coffee was served quickly, while we perused the great menu choices. There was a little box of trivia cards to keep us entertained during our brief wait for our order. The food was delicious and generous. Really hope we get back to Victoria, as Spoons will definitely be on our itinerary. read more

Nice place for taking breakfast. Highly recommend the kingkong if you like peanut butter. Highly recommend cinnamon pancakes if you like cinnamon rolls flavor. I think it is a very good place for people who like some traditional flavor. All in all it is very good restaurant. read more

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Cozy ambiance and delicious eats! Portions are very generous and definitely match the price. For a busy weekend morning, the service was still on par. Will be back read more

Spoons Diner - Parliament Hash & Dulce de Leche Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Great little diner! Quality breakfast, good coffee and good service. Highly recommend!

The pulled pork poutine should be illegal it's so good. The potatoes are delightfully crispy. The eggs and meat go very well over the potatoes but when you add the gravy and cheese curds it's enough to tip you over. Don't plan to eat lunch. Go here then go for a long walk. Totally worth it. read more

Colourful diner decor, including big counter. Arriving late on a weekday morning, I was quickly seated and served. Lots of interesting menu options but the Eggs Benedict lineup is creative! Including a create your own option from long list of ingredients. Mine had halloumi (not much to taste) and tomato jam (works really well). But cooked Perfectly! Egg yolks bright orange and true medium made. Exactly to my taste - they've got this down. Yum. read more

Wow. What a pleasant experience!! It wasn't properly allocated on gps, so just remember to get to the parking lot off Topaz.. from Douglas heading north, or behind from Finlayson if you're going south or east, especially from E Burnside! This is the place you need to go for the best breakfast in Victoria, hands down. Best Benny by far. Pancakes to die for. Coffee is not bad. It's a good and super easy choice for great breakfast and lunch food, all reasonably priced. read more

Wow! Such a great vibe the moment you walk in the door. Super friendly staff are there to greet you even though they're super busy serving a room full of locals and new patrons. I didn't know they had this menu item, but when I saw the Prusa, a they-make-whatever-they-want types of things, I knew I had to order it. I've never done one of those surprise orders, but this was just darn perfect. It fit my personality so well. It was just delicious! Served as a sandwich but it was a gooey mountain that needed to be eaten with fork and knife. Pulled pork, fried onions with spicy + bell peppers, bacon Jam I think? , spinach, tomato, scrambled egg, and a cheese slice in a soft briochey bun. With their crispy savoury potatoes on the side. Spectacular diner food. I died and went to heaven, and then came back to life from the experience and vowed to go on a diet. read more

Spoons Diner - Waiting for my meal and enjoying the decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Great atmosphere and service. Food is reasonably priced as the portions are quite large. I had the greasy spoon, which is a pretty basic breakfast. Instead of toast, I opted for mini pancakes...although they're not mini at all! It came with 3 pancakes that were regular sized to me! It was fluffy and delicious. The hash browns were crisp and seasoned. Nothing to complain about my dish. The other dish we had was The Prusa, where the chef decides what to make. We ended up getting a variation of an eggs benedict with ground beef, caramelized onions served over a burger bun. It was quite tasty and super filling. Overall, it was a satisfying breakfast. read more

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This is a really fun diner and I'm so happy I discovered this place. It's retro with a superhero theme. They even have an old lunch counter with stools. You just never get to see these anymore. Loved the menu and the food was over the top good. I like the Prusa option on the menu where you can let them surprise you with whatever the chef feels like making. All you do is tell them if you want sweet or savory and they'll make you something. You can also do a "double it or nothing" where you either pay double or get it free. Great place! read more

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This place looks like a greasy spoon. Pull in the wall, but the food did not disappoint at all. I got the haloumi Benedict and let me just tell you. There was a flavor explosion in my mouth. I cannot even tell you how good it was. The place was packed, so we did have to wait a little while for a table. But that's to be expected on a weekend. Service was friendly portions were large, definitely worth the wait read more

Funky and chic without pretense; this is the place in Burnside for a weekend brunch. The chef's choice is a favourite on the menu and the mimosas are generously proportioned for the price. If there's a wait for a table, stick it out if you can. read more

Very fun and funky old fashion diner with great wall art. Food was good too! It is located in front of a building that seems to house homeless people or is a food pantry, so the walk from the parking lot into the restaurant was a little unusual but not a problem at all. read more

Had a tasty breakfast here when we were visiting Victoria. We arrived early so there was no line up. The place had both booths and table and also a large breakfast counter in the middle. We all got coffee to start while looked at the menu. The cups were all different colors and styles. Made for good conversation that's for sure. We placed our orders in and didn't have to wait too long for them to arrive. The portions were a good size and all the ingredients were fresh and very flavorful. The King Kong , peanut butter banana French toast was the winner. It looked and tasted amazing. The portion of fried potatoes was quite big on all our plates. My eggs were cooked perfectly as I request. The fluffy waffle came with some syrup in a little cup. The avocado was so fresh and delicious. The ham slice was cut a bit thin but tasted good. It's a great breakfast spot with good coffee! read more

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Great food , cool atmosphere, excellent service, must try when in Victoria.Checks all the boxes , enjoyed the experience very much.

Standard diner fare. Nice people and whimsical atmosphere and decor. Be aware, the parking lot is well marked but the diner entrance is not.

Normally breakfast places are not worth the money for me since you can make it so easily at home but this one was worth the price. The potato's are Well cooked and crispy with their own home made sauces. As a matter of fact it was all well cooked and seasoned. We only went here once but it sounded like they switched seasonal options out fairly often and had a lot of local art. If you are going to go out for breakfast, it's a great option. read more

Spoons Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

The location was a little hard to spot. There was parking available in the lot to the side. Once inside, they had a quain, retro style diner decor. Our hostess was prompt and very friendly. We ordered hot chocolate, oj, oh so original eggs benedict, scramble with sausage, cheese and mushrooms. Potatoes were overdone and almost burnt, so sad. I didn't care for the flavor of the sausage but the rest of the scramble was really good. The eggs Benedict were cooked exactly as ordered. Really delicious ham and muffin. Top marks for the eggs Benedict! Overall: fun atmosphere, great service, so so food, reasonable prices. read more

Spoons Diner - Oh so original eggs Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Spoons is such a cool spot to go to! I've seen their ads around the place (mostly on Instagram) but, due to the location being pretty isolated, I hadn't actually come in to eat here. After someone suggested it, I was 100% down to come have a bite - zero regrets here. When you walk in, it's a funky lil' layout where you have two hallways, one leading to the bathroom and one leading to the dining area. Easy to navigate, I was in the dining area where a friend was waiting for us in no time. The bright colours, eclectic artwork (I seriously want to get all of the prints that they have hanging up and put them in my home omg), and quirky decor makes Spoons into a very easy spot to kick back and relax, while having a good meal. My go-to brunch drinks are usually coffee and pineapple juice, so naturally, I ordered these two. While they don't have pineapple juice, I did get offered mango and was immediately into it. I saw that the juice came out of a carton but honestly, I wasn't too bothered; I like what I like and I'm not too picky about it! Plus, the coffee was very nice! Nothing too radical about it but that's what I like! I got the Bandito Burrito because I'm a maniac for Mexican and it was probably one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in a while, to be completely honest. So much of the time, you get loosely wrapped, greasy burritos but this time around, I got a very well-made, well-wrapped, delicious burrito that didn't make me feel awful afterward?!?! Wild, I know. As the cherry on top, our server, Patrick, was such a nice guy and made the experience really, really comfortable. Anyone who knows me will know that I'm quite a strange, outspoken man and often, it takes people a minute to catch up to the tornado that is my personality. However, right from the beginning, he was playing along and seemed very at home; an awesome thing to see. Goodness me, Victoria, the number of spectacular brunch spots will never cease to amaze me. I love this city! read more

AWESOME service AWESOME breakfast!!! Love this little place and it's retro interior!! Always checked in on, and looked after accordingly. Easy to get to and parking was a breeze. Barely had to wait for our meals to come. Unfortunately a few minor flaws but nothing worth noting. Would recommend this place to everyone!!! read more

Spoons Diner - Parliament Hill Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Such a cute little restaurant, takes you back to the olds days! Very clean, Service was great, food was delicious! Definitely coming back and recommending to everyone! read more

Spoons Diner - Pumpkin French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Second time coming here now. The food is amazing. Creative, delicious and well presented. The staff are welcoming and responsive, the vibe of the space is great to. It might give off Greasy spoon vibes but this diner punches way above its class. Victoria has some really exceptional breakfast spots like the Blue Fox and Jam Cafe. Spoons Diner delivers a top shelf foodie experience without having to wait in line. My new favorite spot! read more

First time coming here! Wasn't sure what to expect but the food was really good! I really enjoyed the King Kong! It had a really good peanut butter flavour, and the chocolate sauce didn't over power the dish at all which was pleasant. Our server was very attentive and asked us more than once if we needed anything. Food portions were huge! So be prepared to be full! And since we came on a Sunday we had to wait in line, but it moved pretty fast! (We had 4 people in our party) The jungle book hash was good with a nice subtle parsley/basil flavour. The parliament hill hash was good in its own right but compared to the other dishes we got wasn't our personal favourite. The huevos rancheros were really good, nice flavour. I mixed everything together including the sour cream and guacamole it comes with making it saucy! Definitely would recommend putting some hot sauce on it. All in all it was a great experience and we will definitely be coming back again! :) read more

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Well what a delight this was! We went on a Monday morning around 9am so not many people in the diner. We had a really pleasant server who guided us to a booth. Very retro 50s type diner with great decor and vinyl covered seats at a horseshoe shaped counter or booths. There are a lot of homey touches from a variety of mugs like you'd have at home to boxes of trivial pursuit cards to amuse you while you wait. It's not a long wait so not to worry about that. I had the Greasy Spoon breakfast; two eggs any style, bacon, sausage or ham (I had sausage) and a choice of toast, white, multi or sour dough. My wife had the Breakfast burrito. She could only eat half of it and took the other half away for her lunch later. The food was really good, big portions and the coffee kept flowing. Highly recommend this little gem. It's located in a building that has a housing project attached so don't let some of the neighbours put you off. There's plenty of parking on the street or in designated spaces. read more

This was our first visit...of many future visits. The line up at the door on a Sunday morning was our first clue about this unknown (to us) diner. I have a mobility issue, so my husband stood in line while I sat on some comfy seats around the corner by the bathrooms. He waited about 15 minutes. Ordered two of their famous Bennys and we were not disappointed. The Dani's and Tom's bennys proved plentiful and delicious. Our 1/2 order of French toast was delicious, too. A note about sides: Spoons serves a garlic laced pan-fried potato. Now I normally push away the side dish, but these potatoes were a treat all on their own. I ate every crispy piece. Server is fast and efficient. (Thank you, Kailee.) I love the easygoing campy decor of old movie posters and miniaturized fronts of classic super hero comic books. My only complaint is that the coffee is on the weak side, but that is just me. Parking? Lots on the side street about 1/2 a block away. read more

Spoons Diner - My husband in anticipation. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Like the two screaming babies in the diner today, "AHHHH!!!", Dani's Bad-Ass Benny ($16) was not only a bad-ass benny, but it was also a kick-ass, scrumptious benny. Let's start off with the delectable and generously portioned ingredients: you've got chorizo sausage, tomato slices, avocado, cheddar and jack cheese, and hollandaise sauce. In hindsight, I wish I took a side view picture of the benny just so you could see it in its full glory. You actually get an entire chorizo sausage, splayed in half across two English muffins. It is perhaps one of the best chorizo sausages I have ever eaten--exquisitely seasoned with just the right amount of heat and smokiness. Next, you get what seems to be most, if not a whole, ripe avocado. That was surprising to me since I was only expecting a slice or two. (Granted, I only checked my second benny which had half of an avocado since I had already devoured my first benny.) Of course, we can't forget the golden topper of bennys; these poached eggs were sublime. The yolks were a bright orange and were like lava as they oozed out onto the rest of my plate. Along with the creaminess of the hollandaise sauce, this made for an ocean of flavour for my crispy breakfast potatoes to swim in. Whoever Dani is, thank you for setting a new bar for me for what a benny should be. As I mentioned before, there were babies screaming left, right, and centre when we went. It got to be deafening at times to the point where our friendly server asked if our ears were alright at the end of the meal. Our partial loss of hearing may have taken away from our dining experience a bit, but I'm still giving Spoons a five-star rating. It's an eclectically designed diner, with the usual black and white tiles (and a splash of green), colourful movie and comic book posters, as well as bright orange and green walls. Though it's a big space, it's pretty jam-packed, so we did have to make a detour to our table due to the lineup at the front door. Speaking of, Spoons seems to be very efficient because we were seated in less than 15 minutes despite the long lineup at the door. My final thoughts? You need to venture outside the downtown area and drop by Spoons for a fabulous dining experience. And yes, you should order Dani's Bad-Ass Benny. read more

Spoons Diner - Dani's Bad-Ass Benny ($16) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Nice clean spot. Friendly staff. Unfortunately the food was mediocre. We had a party of 4 and all four of the meals were just average. Great concept for a place. Easy to park. But the food lacked any flavour. Still had a nice time. Super friendly server. read more

Decided to venture away from downtown once I read the reviews for Spoons. I love to reward unique dining experiences with creative menus by patronizing them even if they are a little farther out. The employees were absolutely wonderful with their attentive and friendly attitude. The peach-mango Mimosas were our first reward. Followed by the Junglebbok Hash ( chicken, scrambled eggs, pesto, cheese and onions), Tom's Benny with grilled cheese instead of English muffin and a customized Benny with Chipotle Hollandaise, carnelized onions, avocado, spinach & banana peppers. Worth the short drive for incredible menu, great food & outstanding service. 5 stars, indeed! read more

Spoons Diner - Customized Benny with Chipotle Hollandaise ( added spinach, avocade, carmelized onions &. banana peppers) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This was fun coming here. Th wait was not that long and was totally worth it. Coffee is hot and delish. Food was super good and big portions so come hungry. Super friendly staff and well organised. This is a definite place to come to for breakfast or brunch. read more

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I've heard of Spoons Diner but never really went but I'm glad I finally decided to go for brunch. Eggs Benedict with the fried cheese and tomato jam was to die for! Roasted potatoes were generous and crisp on the outside, not mushy like other places. Kitschy and a throwback to 1950s America with movie posters and CDs. Definitely recommend! read more

I was really looking forward to dining here, but unfortunately I had a negative experience, although the situation was rectified by the server/management. I ordered a vegetarian dish (one of the hashes, which did not have meat listed as one of the ingredients) and to my horror, bit into chicken. There was chicken mixed throughout the dish. I notified the server and they remade the dish and they took it off my bill. Their handling of the situation was appreciated, and service was otherwise friendly, but by then I had completely lost my appetite, although my dining companion enjoyed their meal. I would give this place a rethink if you have strict dietary restrictions. read more

This year was the big Southward Family Vacation to Victoria, BC. Understandably, trying to get 10 folks in 2 cars to a restaurant in an unfamiliar place is like herding cats with alzheimers. But I found Spoons on Yelp (YAY!) and became the hero of the day. Matt greeted us at the door with a tiny look of shock at our numbers but he recovered quickly and smilingly set us up at a large table. I immediately felt more at home (Austin, TX) cause he had a tattoo on his neck and he was ADORABLE! All my nieces and I were instantly in love, only made worse by his sweet, easy personality. We immediately invited him to come with us on vacation which he politely declined but he did sit for pix with all of us like a good sport. The cafe is retro kitsch and super cute with old movie posters and sock monkey art on the wall. The tables had trivia questions on them in a box that said, "You can dance with me all nite but you can't take me home". Obviously this place had a sense of humor. That became even more clear when we noticed you could substitute your hash browns for a bowl of candy ($2). This was our first official stop in Canada and we were already in love, eh! The menu selections were vast but hubby and I both gravitated to the "hash" which must be Canadian for Potato Mountain. We could and should have split one portion and would have still had enough to feed an orca. I swear that dish almost kilt my hubby, put him in instant food coma in mid bite (see pic). The "pancakes" my nieces ordered were more like skyscrapers covered in anything from fresh local berries to chocolate and bananas and whipped cream. Even tho the portions were almost obscenely huge, it worked out great. The leftovers saved me later after traveling the nauseating winding roads to get to our next adventure, ziplining. Spoons was a great gateway to Canada for us Texans, eh! read more

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Having lived in Victoria for several years, this is one of my favourite places ever. I've sinced moved away and it's still a place I look forward to going to everytime. I recommend getting the "Prusa" and my favourite. It's completely up to the kitchen what to make but you get to decide sweet or savoury, and if you're vegetarian they'll make it vegetarian for you. It's always soooo delicious and creatively put together. I always leave in a good coma so make sure you have time to nap after! You can also flip double or nothing for the dish too. The service is also phenomenal. They often times have a long wait, but the staff works so quickly while simultaneously not ever making you feel rushed, that it blows my mind. The drinks, milk shakes and lattes are all really great and all pretty affordable. Don't forget to get one of their punch cards because you will be back! read more

Spoons Diner - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia