John’s place has all ingredients to be your favourite: decor, great staff, awesome food. I honestly adore the style of this place. It’s totally vintage chic. Staff is friendly. Food is great, we liked it, but I want to add that desserts are phenomenal too! We tried lemon meringue and apple pie, they were delicious! Definitely coming back. And yes, place is popular! Might be some waiting involved.
This is a great place for a home style meal with incredible service. I’ve always felt “at home” when I visit and I must recommend to anybody in Victoria
Vic has some of the best breakfast places I've ever been to. If you liked Jam Cafe or Blue Fox, this place should be on your list of places to try. Exciting menu, lovely, unique decor. This has to be a place you stop by if you're visiting Vic.
The first time I’ve been here and Rodney suggested the Bat of of Hell, meatloaf and eggs. It was great! Super friendly staff, good service and good food!
Have to say it’s been a while since I’ve been to Johns Place and I’m thinking why? There’s usually a small line at peak times but for me is worth the wait. The inside is really interesting with celebrity photos, concert posters and a typical booth style setup and takes you away to another place and time. The staff are always polite and helpful, the selection for breakfast is huge from Polish breakfasts to bennies and my favourite the Huervo Rancheros which is outstanding complete with a vegetarian option and with an espresso a perfect delicious breakfast.
Very pleasant ambience to begin with. Kind service makes you feel good about yourself and the best part is the food which is amazing as well.
Ordered Meatloaf and Poutine and both we amazing dishes that are recommended as well
Definitely try this place
This restaurant was recommended to us from the staff at our hotel for a good breakfast spot. Great service! I had the French Toast Erotica and it was delicious. Would definitely recommend for a good breakfast.
Haven't been here in over a decade. I should be ashamed because it was great! Servers and atmosphere was very homey. Lots of choices even for the vegetarians! Can't wait to come back and try other food items.
Came here for breakfast under the recommendation of husbands coworker. Was very busy for 11am on Monday morning. Husband ordered the eggs Benedict on corn bread - said it was good but heavy. I ordered the French toast stuffed with Nutella and banana with whipped cream on the side. Was very good but very rich and heavy. Good overall experience.
We visited John's Place mid week and were able to walk right in and get a table quick. We were dining with our 1 year old, and he had fallen asleep in his stroller, but the staff were so great about accommodating and letting us keep his stroller at our table so he could continue napping. The restaurant has a really cool atmosphere and vibe. It feels very local and loved by the owner and staff who work there! The food was excellent! I had the catch 22, and loved my benny and waffle. It was debatably the best waffle I've ever had! I was a little skeptical of their cream cheese syrup so I asked for regular syrup too, and didn't end up touching it bc their in house special syrup was SO good! My husband had the meatloaf breakfast, and everything on his plate was also amazing! Very flavourful meatloaf! The staff were all very friendly, and food was quick and delicious! I would highly recommend this place!
A great Sunday brunch place- went last Sunday with a friend - there was a long line up with about a 30-minute wait around 10amish. Many tables in a space that really packs people in but there's enough noise so you feel you have some privacy of conversation. I had the Salmon eggs Benny with fruit which was delicious. Fruit was a bit on the sorry side but I imagine it's hard to keep totally fresh with so many people going through there. Avoid the corn beef hash which is pulverized corn beef and looks gross and unappetizing. Extensive menu with lots of benny choices. I will be going back.
This place is pretty good. They have good food and good service. It's always a good time! The prices are great too, specially for their signature drinks!
Food is honestly amazing, it comes in big portions so don’t b surprised with an excess of food. I will be back and would recommend anyone contemplating it. The vegan and gluten free options are very very good. Pricey but I did eat a ton and added extras
Local favorite for classic brunch!
John’s Place has quite the reputation around town - a recommendation by so many locals! We tried a variety of things here. The Eggs Benny was amazing - eggs poached perfectly and a unique twist of cornbread base. Though the ham and the cornbread were somewhat dry, this still hit 💯 and the potatoes were cooked so well! A friend got the Veggie Omelette and mentioned it was a bit overcooked/dry. The “Odd Couple” is their take on Chicken and Waffles - creative cream cheese syrup option but to be honest I also found it to be quite dry/bland. The coffee blend is great though and the free bread is a perk!
Our server here was lovely and it’s clearly a local favorite! At this price point I might choose to go elsewhere for my preferred Brunch items or something more “trendy,” but if classic plates are what you’re looking for this is your spot!
I cannot say enough great things about this place. A definite must visit in Victoria, and we will be back! The food was beyond amazing and the service was beyond incredible.
From the greeting, to the timely (but not overwhelming) checkins, the well prepared food, down to the good bye and thank you. I don’t know if I am more impressed by the food or the service!
I asked for an armless chair for comfort and was promptly assisted.
I am normally not a fan of cornbread but this one just hit different! The Yankee Corned Beef Hash was definitely the winning order (topped with some hollandaise). Oh and the mimosa tower was fun!
This also was our stop before a surprise engagement. Thank you for setting the tone for an amazing day!
Trust me, if you’re looking for an amazing breakfast or brunch in Victoria, enjoy the atmosphere, with great edible options to choose from, you should definitely try John’s place!
I, myself, suggest Classic Benny and Polish Fritata🥰.
Bon Appétit!
A must visit whenever your in Victoria! The service here is fantastic, Debora is super warm and friendly!! The waffle, meatloaf and cheesecake are amazing … The decorations are also super cool and tasteful!! Hands down the best in Vic :)
My first time in Victoria and I was greeted with delicious brunch at John's Place. I searched for places to eat for lunch and this appeared. Highly recommended if you are looking for a brunch/lunch restaurant in Victoria downtown. Chicken and waffles were sooo so good!! Excellent customer service as well. ❤️
Edited: I was the one wearing the barbie shirt and barbie necklace that was appreciated by the friendly servers😍
This is an absolute staple of the downtown Victoria core. The food is amazing, the building and the vibe is historic and eclectic. The staff is friendly, the portions are large, and you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this place. Most days, you should expect a wait. We got really lucky today but it was lucky timing. The totally worth the wait.
One of the best breakfast I've been to. The portion was huge and delicious. Service is amazing. I love the real apple juice and not the store bought one. They even have oat milk option for my coffee. The best part was the homemade pie they gave for free after the meal. It was absolutely amazing and the best berry pie every. I can't wait to come back next time.
I absolutely LOVE this place. Came back for breakfast during my whole stay in Victoria. The decoration is awesome, all the people are incredibly helpful and nice and the food is DELICIOUS. One of my favourite breakfast places ever.
This is an amazing place with a lot of pictures of the famous people from there. The service was excellent even though it was around lunch time and very crowded. The pancakes were delicious 😋 as well as the waffles and the egg bens.
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