Kayla Fournier
even though the lineup was out the door, service was fast and efficient. they took down our name and number so we could peruse the local shops while we wait 15 for our table.
Service was gracious and kind. we were greeted with warm smiles from the server who amazingly managed all the tables herself and the chef. This looks to be a tight not, family operation.
what was so special about our breakfast were that several elements were homemade. the jam, the bread and hot sauce! Prices were below the local average while portions were bigger! and no compromise to quality!
Thank you Avalon, we will return
JMV
Randomly tried this spot on the weekend and the food was fantastic. All five in our group thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The pancakes were fluffy the fruit was fresh and service friendly. It took a little while for our food to come out but it was worth the wait. I would definitely recommend coming here for brunch and will be back! The prices are also very reasonable.
Ellen Bardutz
My favourite breast place in town and so underrated compared to some of the other big breakfast places in town. I’ve ordered countless times and never once had an issue or been disappointed with the quality, quantity it taste, and presentation is always nice. Highly recommend!!!
Douglas Lindsay Chapman
Came in for New Year's day breakfast. Made reservation for 10:00 place had space but filled quickly. Eating area is not huge, but just the right size to keep things intimate. Food was excellent and everyone in our group of 5 was happy with selection and size.
Trevor Travis
My new favourite breakfast place. It’s a small greasy-spoon style diner, run by a family. The portions are large, the staff are amazingly friendly and the coffee is refillable. It was very busy the day we went and the staff/family was obviously struggling to keep up, but you could tell they were trying their best and everyone waited patiently. All around this place is amazing and I will go back many times.
Dave Davies
My family and I came here when the Blue Fox had too big a line-up for our patience. And we were glad we did.
The potatoes were outstanding. All the meals were 4 or 5 star worthy, the service a definite 5,
Overall, I was between a 4 and a 5 star rating. I let the fact that it is rated 4.2 at the time of my writing guide my decision. I decided it should go up from there and not down, so I went with a 5. Had it had a 4.7, I'd likely have gone with a 4. :)
Either way, we'll be back.
Elizabeth R
Such a great little spot for breakfast! The service was super friendly, the food was delicious and all for a great price too. I had the traditional breakfast that comes with the works and even homemade bread. YUM. Definitely recommend!!
Brie Goorts
In Victoria for a quick vacation, and happened upon this little restaurant.
So IMPRESSED! Courteous service and astounding food. Wild Salmon & Avocado Benedict on the homemade bread was delicious!
Delaney Schaeffer
This place….is simply….the best… my partner and I wanted a cozy brunch on a rainy day and this was the place to be. The service? Amazing. The atmosphere? Cozy. The food? Unreal. We got the hue is rancheros and the avocado and salmon Benedict with some fruit….and let me tell you. The grapes in my side dish were the best I’ve ever had. The portions were massive and the price is right I’ll tell you that much for free. We are definitely coming back. This place is a treasure🫶🏻✨🧙♀️
Zack Santella
I love this place. One of the only “cheap” diners left in town. If that’s what I’m in the mood for, the food here always hits the spot. And they have nice-to-haves that much more expensive places don’t — real maple syrup standard with the pancakes & homemade strawberry compote/jam standard with all toast. Big fan.
Jeff Skidmore
One of the best breakfast’s I’ve had in Victoria! Staff were great and the price was right!
Cam Repas
Awesome Price and great food! Would definitely recommend.
David Galbraith
We both had the skillet and it was awesome! Homemade bread and jam. Mmmm!
The coffee was good too.
Gladys
Best bread ever, fresh, well prepared food and attentive service
Keegan Jackson
My husband and I were recently in Victoria and wanted a place to eat without a long wait. This place hit the spot for breakfast...Fast service. Friendly waitress. Overall we were content.
Mako McMullin
Went with 3 other ladies, and the breakfasts were delicious all around!! Plentiful, and the bread....ohhhh the bread! No line-up around the block like some other breakfast places either, and just as wonderful. Friendly waitress too. :) Will definitely be dining here again!
Arlo Grayson
Best breakfast in town. I've been coming here for years and it's been great since day one. I First stumbled here because the Blue Fox up the street had its usual 85-minute lineup going and I was hungry. I haven't looked back and try to eat here a couple times a month at least. Even on a Saturday or Sunday morning it's rare you have to wait for a table (HUGE plus for me), no matter if you're 2, 3 or 4 people. I'll admit, the coffee USED to be pretty bad, but a couple years ago they mentioned it was switching, and it tastes fine now. The cups are really small, but you can get a trillion refills if you like so it's still a good deal. The homemade Oaten Toast is un-frickin-believable as the base for the Lox Trim Benny or with their house made gingery jam (which is amazing). Also, for $9.95, the Avalon Skillet is so much more food than one can get for that price anywhere in Victoria (and it's delicious! 3 kinds of meat, potatoes, eggs, veggies and toast? YUM). There's only one waitress working (that i've seen anyways) but the place only has like 8 tables, so she's ALWAYS refilling water, coffee, tea. Also the owner seems to be friendly and likes walking around and asking customers if they are happy (and they usually are). Hands down my number 1 breakfast spot in this city, and I've tried them all. A lot.
Katz AndDog
Disappointing breakfast. Hollandaise sauce not made from scratch in house, and mushrooms tasted canned. The rest was average except the oaten bread, which was good. We won't go back.
Emily Fitzcanti
Crappy lunch. We were too hungry to wait in the long line at Blue Fox down the block so decided to try lunch at Avalon. We had the house salad with chicken and the chicken & cheese on focaccia sandwich with their soup of the day (vegetable barley or something like that). The salad was pretty much iceberg lettuce with some tomato and chicken - I make better salads at home. The soup and sandwich were bland. The homemade bread they advertised on the menu was decent but nothing special. <br/><br/>That said, as far as I can tell, Avalon is known for their breakfasts, not lunches. Maybe I’ll try breakfast there one day but definitely would never go back for lunch.
YRS
Unlike other popular breakfast places that use carb fillers (mounds of fried potato and thick toast) to create large portions, Avalon resorts to no such culinary trickery. They simply give you a great, balanced, home cooked meal using the best ingredients. As such, you don't leave Avalon with food coma carb bloat; you leave satisfied and energized. And unlike overrated eateries like Blue Fox, there's no waiting in lineups at Avalon. We chose to enjoy our Breakfast Skillet today outside at one if the sidewalk tables. Service was friendly and efficient. Good prices, too. If you are one of these fools who stands outside Blue Fox for upwards of an hour for the privilege of eating a carb-enriched breakfast, here's a tip: walk a block further up Fort and try Avalon. No lineups, better food and a much more relaxed environment.
Dea
Fantastic Omelet!. Have been eating at the Avalon for a few years now. Normally I am a half Benny kind of gal but today I felt like a change. Ordered a ham, mushroom, and cheddar omelet from the regular menu. It was perfectly folded with a great filling to omelet balance and deliciously cooked mushrooms. The homemade hot sauce is always yummy, too. Too much food for me so I get to enjoy it again for dinner!
I Like To Eat
Simple, great breakfast!. Poached the eggs perfectly. wonderful service, no line ups<br/><br/>Coffee could be better....
Lisa
Love it!!. WONDERFUL huevos rancheros! Been here 3 or 4 times and the food and service is always great.
Knowmyfood
Great little place when the Blue Fox is full. Tasty little place down the road from the Blue Fox. The Fox was full so we gave it a try. It was pretty good, nice home made bread, I am sure my mum used to make the same Irish Soda bread. It is quite cute, the young girl that waited on us was really nice, would def recommend it.
Aneeta Devi Saroop
They have the best service in town. No contest!
Eatsout
Great brunch. Fantastic brunch i love the skillet soo tasty
Magni SonofThor
Good food. Reasonable prices. Service was ok. Not my favorite restaurant but they did not disappoint. Gave out lolly pops. Funky place.
Selkie
A Gem of a restaurant!. I have been here twice now, and is at the top of my list for breakfast favorites. Generally when I go for a meal anywhere, I try and avoid the busy times for a relaxed atmosphere, a chance to chat with the staff, and not to feel rushed. <br/><br/>Today I had the special which was a vegetarian eggs benedict served on crispy homemade oat bread. The Benny was layered with feta, spinach, sundried tomatoes, and the most fabulous lemony hollandaise sauce. I suspected the sauce was made from scratch, but not so. Our waitress informed us that they just spice it up a bit. The whole meal was a delight with all the seasoning standing out on its own. Served with some great crispy hashbrowns. Gosh, who has time to make homemade bread and run a restaurant?<br/><br/>Staff very friendly and accommodating, excellent coffee.<br/><br/>Cosy little place, cool artwork on the walls.<br/><br/>Can't wait to return!
Pull
Terrible service - unless you the staff. If you shoud be unfortunate to have to wait in line BEWARE. If you are a regular you will get seated long before people that have been waiting in line longer. At this joint (with bad coffee) it can be - first come - last served or last come - first served.
I Said This
A Hidden Gem. I walk by this place everyday but finally ventured inside this holiday weekend. it was delicious!!! The skillet i had and the sauce you put on it..full of flavour....so unexpected with the art on the walls and the casualness of the employees...but really...the best part of my weekend i think. i will be (rushing) back!!!
Hunter Reiche Boucher
You call that a sausage?. Went there with some friends who rave about how good it is but i was not impressed. I had a scramble that had sausage and bacon in it, the sausage was the lowest quality breakfast sausage i have ever had, it kinda ruined everything else in the scramble. I suppose it would be a good place to go if you liked toast and jams as that was very good but all in all i was unimpressed. oh and the coffee wasn't very good either.
Irene Adler
Good breakfast without the 2hour lineup. Satisfying food for a decent price. it's usually pretty busy but there's never a huge line up like some of the other breakfast joints in town. the food has never blown my mind but i think it's on par with or better than the more popular places (blue fox, floyds).<br/>the staff are also so friendly it's insane!
C_wood3235
AMAZING and cozy. I love Avalon! The food is all homemade and amazing!, they have this oaten bread maid with oats and honey that comes with this strawberry rhubarb jam that is to die for and there eggs bennys are the best in town. I suggest if you want a place where you want to be treated like family and have fresh homemade food that's affordable and fast this is the place to be : )
The Daily Forager
Small, Friendly Space.. :(<br/><br/>A greasy spoon with some menu items better than others. The hollandaise is a little different than other places, they put a pinch of curry in it, which gives it a pleasant and unique taste.<br/><br/>Try the Hollandaise sauce.<br/><br/>• Bad food • Good Service • Somewhat clean
Jen
Great feel to the joint. Homemade jam, yummy oaten bread and my husband was quick to note the "charming" waitress. ;). Great was to start the day -relaxed w/ good food and service.
Ake
Oaty Bread. A total darkhorse for breakfast in Victoria. I think it's probably one of the best values in the city and the atmosphere is so nice. Casual and friendly - never are there snarky servers. Great alternative to Shine and Blue Fox.
Kevin Dirks
Went there on the recomendation of urbanspoon.... not dissapointed! The special, Eggs Benny with spinach florentine, fetta, and tomatoes was wonderful and the service was great.
LT
KISS (keep it simple...). I personally havent veered off the breakfast menu (in particular the benny's) yet but out my many visits I am always satisfied. The choices arent anything unbelievable BUT the oaten toast is a great change to the usual english muffin, and the hollindase is so creamy, light and falvorful that those subtle little changes make considerable difference!
Fatty McButterpants
Always good!. Avalon is a great place for breakfast or lunch and like someone mentioned is never as crowded as places like the Blue Fox or Shine Cafe. <br/><br/>I eat here a lot and the quality of the food is always great. Their oaten toast and house made jam is unique in Victoria and one of my favorite things about breakfast. They always have an interesting eggs benny special and a daily sandwich and soup. I love their TNT hot sauce! The prices are very reasonable and the the service is always friendly.
Bill
Understated but competent. Doesn't draw the crowds of Blue Fox or Floyd's but if your walking down Fort looking for Breakfast/Brunch this will be as good as any of them.
Cynthia R.
Great spot for breakfast! Benny & omelet specials are always good.
Simon
The veggie burger is a simple affair with lettuce and a fat slice of tomato. The savoury patty is rather tasty on its own, and too perfectly shaped for any likelihood of being made in-house. Sadly, the rest of the burger somehow smothered the taste.<br/>If you order this, open up your burger and eat the lower half with the patty as an open-faced sandwich. With the top, you can fool around with it a bit. Maybe make another sandwich with whatever else you ordered (e.g., steal some of your buddy's skillet order) or zap some of their rather nice not-too-hot and slightly sweet orangey house hot sauce on it.
PickyNikki
My first impression walking in was overwhelming. The place is really quite small and was pretty busy at the time. It was also very stuffy, they had their fans going
YRS
A nice breakfast alternative to the highly overrated Blue Fox
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