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    The Five & Dime

    3.6 (36 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The Lumberjack
    Michael L.

    This is cute little breakfast establishment on the main street in Sidney. There is plenty of free parking which is always a plus. They are following COVID policies and requested to see our Vaccination Passport and picture ID when we entered. Masks are required to enter and can be removed when at your table....pretty standard practice for all restaurants now. We opted for a booth and the staff quickly came by taking our coffee orders. Great that they regularly topped up our coffees. I ordered the Lumberjack and it did not disappoint. Two free range eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and 3 pancakes. Eggs were cooked as requested and the sausage was exceptionally good. It was a lot of food and I came away very full and satisfied. Our server was pleasant and attentive...there was no issue with the service. It was a very positive breakfast experience and happy to recommend The Five & Dime if in Sidney and looking for breakfast.

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    Atmosphere: 70s diner feel. Leather covered tables, booths bar seats available. Latte (2/5) It was bitter. The espresso wasnt extracted well at all. Would not buy again. The Mexican benny (4/5) Great concept. Execution could be improved. Cilantro, "pico de gallo", chicken, banana peppers on an English muffin with medium eggs actually done medium and hollandaise that wasnt overly sour. Good portion. My gripe is that the "pico de gallo" was suspiciously similar to the bulk 1+litre of salsa I buy from superstore and the chicken didnt taste fresh, though it was moist. The chicken tasted like the preseasoned frozen chicken breast I get from Costco but I could be wrong. There was far too much green onion sprinkled all over the hash browns. The hashbrowns were nice and crispy and cooked thoroughly. I would buy this again with the moderation of having fresh pico de gallo. Pulled pork omelette (3/5) Again good concept but it had ricotta and cilantro and too much bbq sauce and green onion. A strange combo. I think it wouldve tasted better with mozzarella or cheddar instead of ricotta. Service was friendly and pretty quick. I'd recommend for certain dishes.

    Delicious gluten free breakfast! Went with the breakfast tacos and they subbed in fresh avocado in lieu of sausage. Yum

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    Consistent experience. Food is great and the servers are terrific. A great breakfast and also lunch.

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    Cute diner with good food and friendly staff. Loved my Eggs Benny! I'll definitely be back.

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    This is a Sidney sleeper it has the best breakfast and friendly staff.. Highly recommend this place

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    Cute place, friendly, but service was non-existent. Waited 10-plus minutes and never saw a waitress or a menu.

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    Review Highlights - The Five & Dime

    2 Eggs Benny, Eggs/Meat/Toast with 1/2 Waffle, 2 Latte and Berrylicious Smoothie; all done to perfection.

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    This was a nice little breakfast spot while in town visiting. There is certainly a wait and was…read moretold that is pretty normal. They start servicing lunch items at 11:00am. Our group had a little bit of everything and all was good. I definitely recommend here for breakfast! It is a small place but they are very efficient. Probably the best thing I had were the potatoes. I do love how they smash and fry them so there are crispy bits. The bacon was really good too! The only real negative is everything needed salt and I am not usually a salt person but dang! Try it if you are in the area and able to wait.

    This establishment is amazing! I stopped here with my family for lunch before catching ferry to…read moreVancouver. It was actually a best decision ever! We ordered Deluxe Beef Burger ($18.50), Clubhouse Sandwich ($16), Chicken Strips ($15.50) and a can of Coke ($3). All the food had a heart portion. They were freshly made and fries were perfectly done. We had our food with fries which also can be substituted for salad or soup. Everything was delicious. Portion was bigger than I thought it would be. Chicken strips were crispy and tender. Deluxe Burger was amazing it was loaded with different toppings including mushrooms. Clubhouse was pretty good as well. There were so much fries. We could eat fries endlessly while tummies feeling full. This restaurant really IS a hidden gem in Sidney. I'll remember to stop by again on my future visits to Victoria.

    Spitfire Grill Restaurant & Catering

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    We had about an hour to kill before we returned our rental car, so we stopped in for a quick bite…read more We were seated at a table and waited, while tables were cleared around us and orders taken. Our waitress came to the table, we told her we only had about 1/2 hour to eat, and we ordered a beer (bottled, they were our of draft beers) and one bowl of chowder. We waited. And waited . The beer arrived (very nice Kokanee lager). We drank the beer, and waited. We finally had to leave without the chowder. I don't know if it was tasty. Seriously: how long does it take to get a ladle, and pour the chowder into a bowl?

    I'm updating my review to reflect on my 2nd visit to this establishment…read more I popped by on my way home and the special was the cod and chips for $19.99. I decided to give this a try and my god, it was bloody horrible. The batter was so heavy and soggy, the plate had tons of grease compiled into a puddle. There was very little cod inside the batter and their tartar sauce was just garlic mayo... Really really disappointing visit today. I don't see myself returning anytime soon because the food was just terrible. Kaley/Kacey, my servier, was a bundle of energy and lovely, I just wish she came to check up on me before you noticed I had thrown my napkin into my food as a sign I was done. Also, the Spitfire desperately needs a good clean, it's quite dirty on the inside and out. Original Review from October 2025. This place has been on my raider for awhile to try and since moving close to the establishment recently I decided to give it a try. The outside is nothing to write home about, neither is the inside... But I'm not coming here for the decor; I came for the food and my god did the food ever represent. I ordered the Philly Beef Dip and it was just delicious - every morsel of it. The service was lovely, I'm not sure why there are negative reviews saying otherwise. Ginny, my server, was attentive, kind and extremely helpful. I can't wait to go back and try theI Sunday roast dinner and more of their menu. It's a down-home cooked establishment and the food and service reflects this! Cheers to an amazing first visit!

    Coffee + Kitchen - Transition from the old restaurant to Coffee + Kitchen

    Coffee + Kitchen

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    Hands done the best place on Pender Island! I enjoyed several meals here and would come back just…read moreto eat here again. Please get the olives to start. An absolute must, served warm with a fragrant and flavourful olive oil. The olives are so simple yet the chef adds a ton of behind the scenes flavours (think, marinating in a bunch of complimentary flavours). I ordered the vegan and GF dal one night! Huge portions with fresh shaved vegetables and a generous serving of lentils. A hearty and comforting meal that packs a ton for protein. I was utterly stuffed for hours after this meal. Next night, I ordered the vegan and GF pizza (no fake cheese, just a ton of partnered vegetables, herbs, and pine nuts). I loved this dish. Again, huge servings and a ton of delicate touches. The roasted squash added such a lovely texture and the dill and pine nuts were an excellent choice. We also got the salad, which was anything but basic. Pine nuts and herbs and a sweet, savoury dressing. It was all super excellent. Thank you for making our island experience truly remarkable!

    This is the best restaurant on the island. My husband and I was here for breakfast and had to come…read moreback for dinner. The service is excellent. Every bite was a work of art. I hope to stay in their airstream the next time we come back. I'm sure this place will end up in major food and wine magazines. It's top notch all the way. Very high class with a rustic camping vide all around.

    Shirley Delicious Cafe - Sgarabottolo

    Shirley Delicious Cafe

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    Easily one of the most popular spots on Vancouver Island…read more The sun peaked out in January and everyone and their mom visited Shirley Delicious Cafe. To be honest, I completely understand why. This cafe is a step above the rest. The inside is cozy, with a cabin-esque vibe and clear ceilings in their dining room for an indoor-outdoor feel. Despite the line of 20+ people, Shirley Delicious worked like a well oiled machine. Their menu included breakfast, lunch, and even a flight of soup (which I so desperately wanted). I ordered their date pastry, a hot caramel latte, and breakfast sandwich with avo. Each item was absolutely delicious. This is also a great location to shop for island goodies. Their storefront is filled with jams, sauces, metal working artwork, etc. Can't believe they can pack so much goodness into four little walls!

    This was truly an amazing find! Tucked in the forest, this cafe is definitely delicious!…read more Definitely get here early as there could be a line out the door! We lucked out, thankfully. You order and pay first, then find a seat inside or outside. Ample seating options. For drinks, they'll call your name and you pick it up at the counter, while they will bring you your entrée. We came for breakfast, so I had a croissant BLT Harvati sandwich and a latte. My friend had a vegan wrap and a latte as well. The whole indoor feels like a greenhouse once before and transformed to indoor cafe. There are tons of metal welding artwork around and many little retail shopping corners inside. My croissant did not let me know, it was so delicious! They also have a small coffee/ice cream/grab-n-go trailer outside. Overall it's a nice place for breakfast or lunch! We tried coming back again, but the power went out so we weren't able to order anything AND have cash. Guess I'll have to come back to visit!

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    The Surly Mermaid

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    What a nice find. My friend and I just flew into Vancouver, gotten on the ferry and was driving by…read moreSidney. The sun was just setting, so the view from outside the restaurant was just as nice as inside. Ample parking in the lot or on the street. The staff was friendly and made us feel welcome. I had the strawberry quinoa salad with polenta croutons, while my friend had a open face salmon sandwich. Both did not disappoint and enjoyed our night by the water.

    The views from our patio table were stunning, and the service was attentive and warm. However, the…read morefood was overpriced and mediocre. We each enjoyed a drink and started with appetizers: cauliflower (bbq) and chicken wings. The wine and beer were fine, but the food was blah. We couldn't finish the sad, overcooked, deep fried and breaded cauliflower. Ugh--nothing on the menu described that tortured dish. If one hated cauliflower, this would be the regretful result. The wings faired better but were over produced with sauce and layers of sticky flavor. Too much, darling, too much. Our intent was to order a salad and split a main dish but we changed our minds after the appetizers, which we couldn't finish. Still, sitting in the sun with that view, and the great service was fine. We finished our drinks and made dinner on our boat. We may or may not be back for drinks without food. It's a pretty restaurant with wonderful grounds and staff. The bald eagles soaring overhead were part of the scene, too.

    The Five & Dime - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

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