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 like it! I like it! PRO'S: A lot of good breakfast selection and it all looks good! I loved it! I am a huge pesto fan , so having eggs benny w/ pesto was great CON: The eggs benny with pesto didn't have any pesto taste! Which was a huge let down for me!! Also, the has was not spiced at all! I like my hash to be crispy and flavored a bit! read more

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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

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

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Omg. The best staff. The most amazing menu. The food was so good. Plan to eat breakfast here every day we are here! read more

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This place came via word of mouth - and what a word it was. Or words I should say, and those tasty tasty words were: breakfast poutine. Think about that for a minute; breakfast combined with poutine. read more

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I enjoy almost everything on the menu. The pesto Eggs Benedict is one of my favourites (The Rockland). The Parliament Hill hash is another favourite of mine. And to wrap things up their milkshakes are great!!! Topping it all off- their specials always turn my head and worth the try! read more

BRUNCH REVIEW Atmosphere: Retro/cozy diner with posters of old movies and comics from the world wars posted around the whole restaurant. Bar seats, tables, outdoor seating available. Accommodates for kids with coloring books, books to read, kids foods. Bangkok benny's (4/5) Sriracha, peanut butter sauce, and hollandaise? It was very tasty. It was just a tad heavy on the peanut butter but I would reorder. The hollandaise was well done and my eggs were medium as requested. Overall, loved the vietnamese take on a benny. Pulled pork poutine (5/5) My only complaint is that there wasnt more of it. It was so tasty and the gravy wasnt overly salted. Lots of pulled pork in there. Drip coffee (3/5) Free with check-in. Average. Could be hotter. Not much body or depth. Very average coffee. Vanilla Latte (3/5) Again, very average. I'm guessing the espresso wasnt pulled by an industrial machine as it fell flat. Vanilla was very artificial. Drinkable but would not reorder. Service: We came here during a busy Christmas week but all the staff were still friendly and seemed to enjoy being there. I loved the vibe. Food came in a reasonable amount of time (prob 20 mins). I love the sense of humor in this place. At the bottom of the drinks menu it said that drinking may not improve your life. There was a sign by the entrance stating "kids not being looked after will be given a shot of espresso and a puppy". That combined with the friendly staff made it a cozy, relaxing, and delicious visit. read more

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Funky fresh food and what a very strange decorator! its kind of a 50's kitschy vibe. really fun! there was a line outside, its that popular. The pulled pork was incredible! It melted in my mouth, and the flavor exploded in a finely choreographed dance on my tongue. In will return her again on my next trip! read more

Price is very descent for a big portion. Food is yummy! Our server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant ambiance is very retro. I love it! Also, line up gets pretty long about 11 am. We came in around 9 am and waited for 15 mins since we were a group of 8 people. Brunch game in Victoria is pretty strong. Make sure you try Spoons Diner when you visit Victoria! read more

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

Spoons has always been a favorite of mine, and as usual the staff are all awesome, fun and friendly.. and the food is "Nad ass" as always... will definitely recommend and always come back! read more

Best wait staff amazing food this place is a Victoria must go tooooooo Breakfast is the go to

Serves unique dishes. Willing to accommodate changes to a dish as f they have the ingredients. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Fun drinks to choose from as well. Friendly staff. read more

I've been visiting Spoons maybe once a month for about 5 years. I was out walking today (June 5) and noticed that they are open again after COVID-19 - for sit-down service! It was my first dine-in restaurant meal in about 3 months. I ordered an omelette, and it was delicious!! The service was very prompt. I recommend! read more

This breakfast place looks like your typical greasy spoon diner stop on the outside, but it is a bit more unique than that. Spoons is located in a Super 8 Motel right off the 1 up in northern downtown Victoria. Since the place is attached to a motel, there is more than likely to be always be enough parking. The inside dining area (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/spoons-diner-victoria?select=IipXZ0CClcPNW2kCvLOB5w) isn't really quite big and isn't really made for large parties. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch up to 4 in the afternoon every day. They have a pretty good sized menu with a lot of unique things on their menu, such as a bowl of candy for your side at breakfast; They have griddle options but are kept at the back of the menu under "sweets". The place didn't seem to have too much business when I visited the place in the morning. You'd expect this place to be a bit busier since it's connected to the motel. There was only one woman up front both doing register and service. She took our orders and was really talkative. The only thing that kind of stood out to me was their refusal to do any type of substitutions to their menu. What it says on their menu is what you get, if you want something different, it's going to cost you. Fair enough I guess. I ordered the so called Breakfast Bake (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/spoons-diner-victoria?select=QmB-2FFbb7QX48pNJlmuVQ). The menu refers to it as a sort of breakfast lasagna dish that's layered. It's basically eggs, cheese, sour cream, salsa, beans and chipotle sauce layered together between tortilla shells. Unfortunately for me, this bake wasn't really good in the slightest. The big bad had way too much sour cream in it, its literally all I could taste. After attempting to remove a bit of the sour cream, what was left was unseasoned dull tasting beans and a bit of eggs. The whole plate kind of came out luke warm, which wasn't really good either, I don't know if they made this on the spot or simply warmed it up. For my side I got grilled tomatoes, which actually tasted pretty decent. My friend had ordered an omelet and they said it was basically okay, nothing to really write home about. Also ordered a side of their mini pancakes (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/spoons-diner-victoria?select=4sNTfWMCcqCbnYmE1dnZzg) here. The pancakes were really thin, not fluffy, and had a weird spongy texture to them. I didn't like them at all, wish they only gave me one. This diner has some fun named unique dishes to its menu, but the food quality wasn't really there for me. Most breakfast plates are going to run you about $12-15 per person and they're pretty decent portion sizes. The coffee here wasn't too bad, it was brewed fresh when I had arrived and was decent stuff. The service kind of lacked as well, the food took an awful long time to come out, especially for a restaurant that had only about 2 or 3 tables going at the same time. Spoons Diner seems to have lots of potential here and maybe I just came here on a bad day for them. My friend didn't seem to think their food was too bad and my food wasn't exactly disgusting by any means. I'd place this diner in the mediocre category, it's not a bad place but not exactly the best Victoria is gonna offer you. read more

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Great spot - especially on weekdays when it's quiet :) Just know that the plates are piled high with food, so plan on taking some home or rolling out with a sore tummy! My fav is the zurkes omelette and the berry and cream cheese stuffed pancakes!! Service is great - I love the bunny butts! read more

Amazing retro vibes, friendly staff, and the BEST breakfast menu around. Spoons Diner is an absolute must-visit for those who love mimosas and breakfast foods. They also have a great outdoor patio! read more

Great brunch place! We went around 930am and it was about a 15 minute wait but not too bad. Serve as great and food and drinks came really quickly. They have a cool menu option where the chefs make a random dish for you, which is really cool but we were too afraid to try it! read more

Good stuff and friendly staff... Had the Diablo Eggs Benedict - chorizo & Thai chilies...delicious! Plan for huge portions... read more

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I always enjoy the ambience of Spoons. The servers are friendly and efficient, my coffee cup was never less than 1/2 full !! My breakfast was very yummy and filling. Here's my big disappointment: my hash browns were DEEP FRIED! I like the pan fried version. Is it enough for me to not go back? Yep. Potatoes are an integral part of my breakfast dining experience. read more

Best funky diner in town!!! If your feeling brave go for the Prusa! It's whatever the kitchen feels like spitting out! Flip for it at the end and you may not have to pay!!! Best damn London Fog too! read more

Spoons Diner - Mmmmmm... Diablo's Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Love the vibe and atmosphere of this place, creative diner menu and good service! Great for kids, couples, families! read more

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

Had the Bangkok benny and Burnside...They both were amazing. Specially the Bangkok one. It was right in front of our hotel and we didn't come here with a lot of expectations but were blown away with the food. Even the potatoes on side were perfectly crispy and tasty. Two thumbs up to this place. read more

Today was my first foray to Spoons, and I will come back. It isn't perfect, but it's good. Great: -the staff. all super friendly, full of smiles and eye contact and attention. the line was giant today, but a woman kept coming out, taking names, updating us on status and letting us know we hadn't been forgotten. -the decor. diner chic, pulp on the walls, chalkboards, chrome and vinyl and formica. comfortable and cool. -the variety: giant menu. something for everyone. Good: -The price. It wasn't cheap, but it was definitely reasonable, and offered a couple of bare basics (eggs, meat, toast) for $6.00ish, which was great - Victoria and its happy acceptance at paying $15+ for breakfast is not always ideal. -The coffee. Solid. Ehhh, Needs Work: -the portions are all over the place, and some of them (Centennial Square Hash) are just insane. That is too much food to give a person. Slightly cheaper and much smaller would be less wasteful (and grotesque). -I say this about every breakfast place, but healthwise, it would be great if a healthy sub for hashbrown potatoes (fruit or side salad) didn't cost a bunch extra. Overall, this was a fun place to come for good food. I'll be back. read more

Looking at all the reviews about the spoon myself & a friend went. The services was slow the eggs Benny had so much salt in it I could just choke it down. +4 glasses of water. Will give it another shot we will see. Thanks kptcrunch. read more

Is it wrong to love breakfast this much? Victoria suffers from a lack of good breakfast places, but fear not - Spoons is here! We're usually here every Saturday morning (come before 10 am if you want to avoid the line). The food is great and the portions are huge (we usually split something). But what brings us back again and again is the friendly service. Everyone here is in a good mood and emanates positive energy, which is a terrific way to start your day. It's about a 5 minute drive from Downtown, but it's worth the trip. read more

Superb breakfast that hit the spot to start off another beautiful day. The food was the finest with generous portions that I was unable to finish, which I wanted to finish because it was so tasty. Service was super friendly and courteous to all customers. A great restaurant indeed. read more

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Great place for Breakfast! Went in for a 10:00 brunch on Sunday, place was busy but food was served quickly! Friendly service, tasty food, & reasonably priced! I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Victoria. read more

If this review was strictly about the quantity of food served up then Spoons would rate a 11. The 3 meals that were served at my table would have fed 6 people comfortably. With a shared history with Floyd's, Spoons is reminiscent of Floyd's via its decor and general attitude. If you like Floyd's, you'll like Spoons. The difference is that the servings are even bigger and the room is a little nicer. This is a great place to work off a hangover. Otherwise, it's the same type of place - comfortable food and chairs. Friendly, reasonably attentive service and a solid cup of coffee. read more

I have eaten here four times in the last month and found the food quality to be really inconsistent. The only thing I can count on is that I will be lucky to get my coffee cup refilled so that I can have more than 1.25 cups before I finish my meal. Portion size also seems to swing between adequate and ridiculous. I only have returned because my children like eating here, but I am on the lookout for somewhere new for them. read more

Big portions, great wait staff. Imaginative benny's and hash dishes. Great place for breakfast and lunch.

As far as a small diner goes, Spoons is as good as it gets. My wife, infant son and I were on vacation in Victoria this summer, and we ate there several times while staying at the Super 8. Feel & Experience The diner is a retro take on the 1960's-1970's pop culture, but with plenty of modern touches, such as the lighting, and post-modern comments on 1950's postcards. Spoons has a warm and community feel on days such as Saturday when the place is packed; it has more a small town diner feel when it's more empty. You won't be disappointed with the atmosphere. it's also a short distance to downtown Victoria. The servers are fantastic, they personalize the experience and spend ample time with customers regardless of how busy they are. This place "gets" customer service. Food Wow. Wow. Wow. The value for money here is fantastic, mostly all-day breakfast and hamburger/sandwiches with a key difference. The menu is mostly unique to Spoons, but order anything -- not only will it be delish, it will come in ample belt-bursting portions. We were wondering how this place turns a profit! And not only is the food great, Franks Hot Sauce is a standard item all tables throughout the morning, who does that? We'll definitely be back if we return to Victoria! read more

We wanted to join the locals and we found Spoons after a night at the Fairmont . The eggs Benedict was fantastic the service great and the environment was what we were looking for. We are from SF and Houston TX read more

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Found this place randomly searching nearby late breakfast locations and was very impressed. There was a lineup when we got there, and a lineup when we left and good reason for it. Outside of the fact that my Eggs Benedict was just great, everything I watched come out of the kitchen looked simply delicious. I will certainly need to return and although I will have trouble deciding what to eat next visit, the milkshake will be a must after seeing them land on so many tables with smiling faces :) Very "hip" decor and great friendly service enabled a great dining experience all around. read more

Spoon's Diner started out as another Floyd's but has since evolved to find its own standing. We had not been there in over a year and when we did, we found the same charming atmosphere but, even better, a spectacular menu. They have branched out on their breakfast fare, and while some have stuck close to the Floyd's model (the Prusca vs the Mahoney), they are moving in different directions and catering to more specific tastes. I had the CBR Hash (which is nice they have expanded their hashes from one to 7) and it was perfect. There was a great potato to other ingredients ratio and it was prepared excellently. We will certainly be adding Spoons to our breakfast rotation now read more

Ordered the "Gotta be Different" hash and received a portion large enough to feed a tiny country!! The multi-grain toast was delicious, it was buttered up and I topped it off with their peanut butter & strawberry jam, and OMG to-die for!! Ended up eating 1.5 pieces of toast with my PB&J and just a bit of my hash before I was stuffed and ready to pack my meal to go! The hash was scrambled with Frank's Red Hot Sauce which REALLY kicked the flavour up a notch - absolutely loved it! I also ordered a coffee which was nicely brewed! Only downside is this is not a guilt-free brunch place! Spoons is more of a greasy, hang-over food type place. Saw lots of customers in full PJ get-ups here lol! I'll definitely be back when I want to indulge, but for healthier brunch options, I might opt for another restaurant! read more

Cozy, retro meets rockabilly urban in this awesome little place. Staff are friendly, quick, and enjoyable. Bring a big appetite because the meals are huge ( I took half of mine home and had it for lunch ) the prices are fair and the food is fantastic. Next time I'm in Victoria, I will come back to this place read more

Love a good diner experience. Spoons Diner is a GREAT diner experience. Staff is friendly, service is great, and food comes out quickly. Lots of amazing choices on the menu, both sweet & savoury ~ although a couple of vegan options would be a nice addition. read more

Amazing diner. Pancakes were to die for! We had the little spoon and big spoon breakfast. Super cute names. Great portion and quality. It's what's you expect of a diner. I loved the potatoes. Only issue was slow service since they were extremely busy/popular. read more

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Really good breakfast I had the Parliament Hill hash. Very good hash. My daughter had the PRUSA which was very good. read more

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