=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE 3.5 stars: the food is virtually the same as what is offered on BC Ferries...at a higher price :S But for those that grew up with White Spot - you're really here these days for the nostalgia :) === 2. FOOD The Monty Mushroom Burger is my go-to fav and it never fails to delight. The Kennebec potato French fries are always done right. When making it a Spot Meal, I chose a side Caesar salad, deep-fried zucchini sticks; it comes with a side of coleslaw too. The Pirate Paks are always a hit with the kids - my little guy happened to choose Mac and cheese with French fries today - but the burger and cheeseburger and chicken strips usually work out well also. The carrot cake was decadent - a little too sweet for me, but anyone looking for a (literally) sweet way to finish the meal would not go home disappointed :) === 3. SERVICE On this latest night it seemed perhaps the wait staff were stretched thin or less trained that they should be. It feels like a lot of staff are moving around but not stopping by any tables or carrying anything. Food service was slow out of the kitchen (not the wait staff's fault presumably). Our waitress also missed the post-dinner coffee but comp'd the dessert completely as a result. === 4. ENVIRONMENT Still the old diner-style layout, but remodelled in the last 5 years or so with a clean look and decent sightlines around. It's tough trying to be a little bit of everything: family restaurant with a mix of sports bar (including the TVs and actual bar with water fountain backdrop). You can fit wheelchairs and baby strollers inside - keep in mind that some folks may have some challenges navigating the slight incline of the property to get into the restaurant. Parking is as lucky as you are in the Saanich Centre complex parking lot - which is sometimes packed and sometimes empty :) read more

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Service is always good and friendly staff! I think it's over priced on some items! A $20-$25 Burger seems the norm , but really! Some places you can receive a Drink and Burger, for $15 and these are class places! Been there and understand! Buying local may be the answer! Can't be a Legendary Platter! Lots of Us Seniors eat there , but there isn't a Seniors menu! We mention it , but it must fall on deaf ears! Success comes through Staff suggestions!!! Not certain if it's locally owned ! Usually they meet a great! I guess things change when you have another job as well! Cheers! read more

I tried the new roast beef dinner last night at quadra white spot. I would not recommend it. It seemed to be warmed up from frozen as my meal was not hot. I ate it but would not order it again. I told the waitress it was not hot she just said " oh no" maybe she could have offered a discount. I will not try it again and will only order a burger at least I know they are cooked there. read more

Best food ever. Always get great service and consistent quality every time. Highly recommend!

So disappointed in theWhite Spots recreation of the much loved chicken entrees. The new version is nothing like the original. Tastes more than like Kentucky Fried Chicken than the classic White Spot Chicken Dinner or Chicken Pickens. What is it, adding a side of Thousand Islands dressing? And, oh, by the was it was never Bar B Qued read more

I really enjoy this white spot because the white spot has a nice diversity of food items on their menu and I really like and appreciate the service that I receive and I enjoy the indoor dining because the indoor dining is spacious and comfortable. read more

Sitting down at the restaurant they are fine but do not order take out from them. They have forgotten bacon on a bacon cheese burger, chicken strips in a kids meal, and added extra sauce instead of removing it. It's happened 4 times now so I complained and was told I'd get a certificate for a free meal to make up the difference in food missing. Three years later and I'm still waiting for it. read more

Management problem 30min for a seat for 4 60 min to go from ordering food to order delivered to table Server was nice and brought drinks quickly. Kitchen management is obviously a disaster. Probbly understaffed due to cheap management not wanting to pay holiday wages. Server pretty much pushed us out the door not even giving us the opportunity to order dessert. read more

Stopped in for the first time for a late dinner. We got a booth right away. The waitress was super friendly and helpful. Our food came quickly and was hot and tasty. We all split a blueberry pie that was pretty good after dinner. Lots of parking in the plaza parking lot. read more

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I enjoyed my food very much. I eat gluten free and had the Chicken Alfredo with GF Penne Pasta! YUMMMM!! It was GREAT, I have it so seldom that it was a real treat. My husband had a burger and fries with gravy. We are from Oklahoma and were surprised they offered gravy, but when it came -- it was BROWN Gravy with fries. **wrinkle nose** We usually use white gravy if at all with fries. :) We watched part of the World Cup, enjoyed the staff and the other customers. Friendly place. So happy we stopped and enjoyed lunch! read more

My burger was wonderful. My kids meal was served in a pirate ship. My fries were delicious and when you order them they are called an endless side so you can get as many as you want. You can get ice cream, and for a dollar more you can get it made into a sundae.(Kyle 8 year old reviewer) read more

White Spot - Saanich - Pirate ship kids meal! Gold coin! - Canadian (New) Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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My sister and I had breakfast at the Quadra white spot and the menu had just changed. Personally I like to eat lighter for my first meal so none of the breakfast entrees (averaging 12.00) interested me. I am a waffle fan and luckily you can still order a blueberry and whip cream waffle - it's NOT on the menu. It came fresh and hot and it's "usual " tasty texture. We would have left the restaurant had they not offered it. Just a side note to White Spot big cheeses: I would come more often if you still had the "lighter fare" option. Just too much food for smaller appetites and what people will do is start splitting their entrée. Just saying. read more

White Spot always reminds me of a fancier version of Denny's or IHOP. It is a chain restaurant with almost the same menus as they do with breakfast, lunch and dinner options. The couple times I've tried White Spot at different locations I do like them better than Denny's or IHOP as they provide a better dining environment and they are much cleaner too. One big plus is they have free Wi-Fi here which in my book garnishes a star by itself. We came recently with a very big party for breakfast and was quickly seated once they got all the tables together with the place settings. The breakfast menu has quite a few options to choose from and it took a bit of time to decide which to order. I decided on The Spot traditional breakfast which came with two eggs, potatoes and your choice of a meat item plus toast. It was a good sized portion and I was stuffed by the time I finished my meal. The meal itself was good and nothing great, but I liked it better than Denny's. It took awhile for all our orders to be served as we had such a big group, but overall it wasn't bad. I was surprised that when we went for breakfast the restaurant was mostly empty with not many patrons and was very quiet except for the TV's that were playing in the background which was a plus to keep you busy while waiting for your food. On a side note they do have limited parking here as they share a parking lot with other businesses and can get crowded quickly. read more

This is a no brainer, Meals are huge, price is reasonable and staff are fast and prompt. Our waiter was child friendly and further he actually entertained my 8 year old. The breakfast is so filling you can forget about lunch until about 2 or 3 pm. The staff here gets it and this particular whitespot can compete with the upscale big dollar crowd for a cheap price. read more

This food rules. It is one of my favorite restaurants. All of the food is the best. - Hayden (age 8) read more

Recently my new favourite restaurant for gluten free burgers and fries. Dedicated fryer and VERY knowledable staff and kitchen. I am a Celiac and have enjoyed GF burgers on a number of occasions without any adverse reactions. read more

Rip off! Ordered the family Mac and Cheese, through Skip the Dishes, for my three children - $50 - and it barely fed one of them. What they sent looked like a $15 meal. Will never do that again! read more

Good food, messed up nearly all orders. Asked for no meat with my pasta, they had to take it back and make a new one. Asked for a coke and got iced tea Asked for no tomatoes on a burger, there was a tomato. Substituted fries for onion rings and was given both, we had to pay for both. read more

Have been to numerous white spots including bc ferries. Last 2 times at this location, Asian stir fry was not good. Indian chicken over rice also not good. Gravy for fries and poutine tasteless. Maybe a couple of bad days for the back end but hopefully can turn things around. read more

The legendary burger with the O sauce is a fond memory of my last trip to BC so had to come back again and it did not disappoint!

Scotty in the kitchen likes to play soundtracks, and that's why I'm listening to Star Wars from my booth.

I've grown up dining at White Spot with my mum, and this particular location is BY FAR the best in Victoria. Food is always fresh and warm. Service is speedy and friendly. A couple of months ago I ordered dinner for take-out. When I got home the order surprisingly was incorrect on 2/3 of the meals. So, I then called in to speak to the manager about my frustrations and he generously offered to mail me a gift certificate to make up for the error. As it turned out, I never received this in the mail... When I went in just today to pick up a breakfast order, I mentioned this to the server who helped me and he briefly conversed with a woman (Helena?) who I assume was the acting manager on duty. She graciously honoured the missing gift certificate, and didn't charge me for our breakfast order ($40 value), even though I had nothing but my word to show for it. This really impressed me, and I want them to know it didn't go unnoticed! We will definitely return to this location time and time again because of examples such as this one. read more

The nicest of the White Spots in Victoria. Management will make any problem right without hesitation.