I think this is the best breakfast place in Victoria. Not just because they use local sources for their food, or because the food is amazing but also because they make you feel like family. The Host, Joel, has that place working like a well oiled machine. Service is always top notch. Well done Brian and team. :).
Christine Stefanitsis Wood
+5
I always enjoy the food and service at the Village Royal Oak. We just moved to the area a couple of months ago and consider ourselves regular customers. The benny's are phenomenal. On the weekend, it's best to get to the restaurant early as it can get rather hectic!
***This review is for the Village Torquay***
My favourite local brunch chain. I've been to the Royal Oak location before but I visit the Torquay one more often. My friends and I love the bennys and their house salad comes with a yummy curry vinaigrette. I also love that their bennys are on potato latkes. We all come to crave for the london fog and almond milk lattes. Sometimes you even get latte art on it! Unfortunately I can't say their coffees are consistent. The latte I had this time around was lacking in flavour compared to the one I enjoyed a month before.
This is a very busy little restaurant for a reason. Fresh and tasty options, O.K prices and nice staff. However, this place is waaaaay too hipster for my style, plus, I don't like waiting to get a table.
This place is good. Super fresh and good quality ingredients. There was a lot of hype about it and I don't think it lived up to it in my opinion, but it was good nonetheless. I think the sausages could have been cooked a touch less and the eggs a touch more. If I come back I know to just get scrambled. I find this common in most places though. Not many people can fry a perfect egg for some reason. I think most people will like this place. Fresh, organic, local, gluten free, vegan, and all the other hipster marketing words can be found here.
Great food and great service. Many food items are sourced locally and all are of good value. Open for breakfast and lunch. Unique breakfast items, amazing Bennies. Service is prompt and friendly.
This morning on my way home from Mt doug, biked by The village and decided to try it. Really delicious breakfast here! It seemed to be a bit of a Jewish inspired menu. I had the french toast challah, and the challah is baked in store. It tasted totally authentic, they make great challah. They also serve real maple syrup with the french toast. I noticed that there are pork free alternatives such as turkey sausage. I will have to try some of the other breakfast options before I make a final decision, but I'll be coming back here for sure. Although there was a bit of a wait time, they had a notification system so you get a text when your table is ready. I was also served and given my food really quickly.
Good portions and friendly service & staff. This is the place to get Brunch. Victoria is like the brunch capital of BC. This place a must try. A lot of unique plates with a variety of colors and fruits.
Where to start. First off, there are three Village restaurants, one in Estevan Village in Oak Bay, this one in Royal Oak, and the newest is in Gordon Head on Shelbourne.
All three have the same menu and the food is consistently excellent. The staff have always been super friendly and efficient (at all of the locations, although we've only eaten at Estevan once as it's a little further away). When it comes to dietary needs they have always been very accommodating. My wife has Celiac disease and they have come up with some great options to get around it. Once she really wanted their Rueben, but the
bread, of course, was a no go. They suggested the sandwich be made with their Latkes which are gluten-free. She raved about how good it was so I tried some and to this very day that's how I have a Rueben when I go there.
First time Visit today-We had no reservation on a Sunday at noon, it was very busy but they didn't take long to seat us, kitchen was slightly backed up with the house full, but an incredible fresh and local meal was served and was fantastic, excellent customer service that went out of their way for a pleasurable experience, I had heard about this place many times from my brother and will now happily pass on the word myself.
Had lunch here with my wife The atmosphere is great, the need to add sides to make an entree a meal at first seemed a tad expensive given the prices of sandwiches and such. I had the special and my wife had the chicken sandwich. We ordered a side of the oven roasted potatoes. The food was great, we could have easily just shared an entree, we both had lunch to take home for the next day. Great to see a fresh local restaurant off the beaten path in Royal Oak.
Local ingredients, good atmosphere, great eats.
My go to breakfast place in Saanich. Hosts and servers are always extremely friendly. Food never, ever disappoints. Highly quality ingredients and always fresh. I highly recommend their jam, it's to die for! Picture shown is the Healthy Start. If the weather is nice I recommend brunch on their patio. See you again very soon The Village Restaurant!
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First of all let me start off by saying that The Village is one of my favourite restaurants in the city! I’d been going to the original Estevan St location for a while and then when the Royal Oak location opened up close to where I live I was ecstatic! I’m there at least once a week for breakfast or brunch!
I’ve had their Eggs Bennies (many varieties) and their potato latkes are a great option to a bagel. I’ve enjoyed their Shakahouka many times. But my go-to is their hash! The Royal Oak Hash was my regular, then recently it’s been the feature hash with shredded chicken, grilled veggies and kale, corn and black bean salsa, and a couple poached eggs all on top of their delicious potatoes! So tasty, so satisfying and always fresh and delicious!
The Village always serves unique twists on the usual. They have their regular menu and a weekly feature sheet so there’s always options for everyone. Their coffee and espresso drinks are always tasty too.
The biggest thing about The Village (no matter which location) is the friendly service! The staff are always smiling from the moment they greet and seat you to when they take your order and bring your food to when you finish and pay the bill, the staff are always smiling! They really love what they do and it shows!
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The Village Restaurant is a hidden gem that never disappoints. If you're a breakfast enthusiast like me, this place is a must-visit.
First and foremost, the food here is exceptional. Their breakfast options are not only delicious but also made with high-quality ingredients. Whether you're craving a classic breakfast dish or something more unique, their menu has it all. And don't even get me started on the coffee—it's top-notch.
The staff at The Village Restaurant truly elevate the dining experience. They are friendly, attentive, and always ready to provide recommendations or accommodate special requests. You'll feel welcomed from the moment you walk in.
One of the standout features of this restaurant is its cleanliness. The dining area and facilities are spotless, which adds to the overall pleasant atmosphere.
Whether you're a local looking for your new go-to breakfast spot or a visitor passing through, The Village Restaurant should be at the top of your list. It's a place where great food, excellent coffee, friendly service, and cleanliness come together seamlessly.
One of our favorite restaurants for breakfast. Wide variety of Bennie's on latkes ... a nice twist! Service is excellent and friendly. Locally sourced. Lunch us also served and I enjoyed one of the best BLT sandwiches. AND, they serve unsweetened iced tea for those of who have been missing this refreshing drink!! Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating and washroom at West Saanich location.
Great service, delicious food and an amazing table location because there were quite a few of us and we reserve before hand.
What an out of the way gem. Really local feel where the servers remember the locals' names but also treat tourists like locals. Great food and quick for a busy sunday brunch.
#1 breakfast in Victoria. Super friendly, fast service, and extremely focused on local contributions! Their menu consists of all the best of Victoria and you can taste the quality. Highly recommend!
This is a great patio to bring your dog for breakfast and lunch! The service was amazing and the food was delicious. I definitely recommend as a dog friendly place!
Had the apple pie waffles this time around. Only thing wrong was that they were so good, I could have eaten more. The breakfast menu is limited but what they have on the menu,they make well.
Good for a deluxe celebration breakfast. Don't depend on Google maps to get you there. Got it so wrong they put their location on the wall.
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