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Vj's Drive Inn

84/100 (2432 ratings)

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"I had the cheeseburger, order was cooked fresh in under 4 minutes. Served a small fountain pepsi. Burger was plump, hot, fantastic pickle game, fresh..."

The Real BL

"Winnipeg Go too spot !!! Burgers are one of the best in the city. Super flavourful and juicy. Once you go you’ll keep coming back..."

Tonia B

"It's a must try. Everyone in winnipeg loves VJs. Their homemade burgers are a thing to drive for. I almost forgot to review them. Cant wait for my..."

Food Addict!

"I love Vjs. I work close by, everyone from my work LOVES the burgers, fries and milkshakes. I used to always get the vjs special, but switched to a..."

Andrew Oliver

"Great burger, and unbelievably awesome fries!Just a few things though: the pickles were huge and a little on the unbalanced side on the..."

Starlessleviathan

"Best burger place. Fries are amazing as well, great big portion. Very friendly people. Highly recommend. If I could have a fried egg on top the..."

BB

"Great Burger spot. VJ's special is highly recommended. Exterior look of this restaurant does not do it justice. Great spot to visit. Outdoor seating..."

Greg

"We were travelling through Winnipeg and I'd read reviews about VJ's. I highly recommend trying it out if you're hungry for a classic burger & fries...."

Anthony MW

"In a city with several great burger joints, this one is tops, in my book. Very, very good, it's that simple. And open late. Keep it up, folks, you..."

Andrew Maxwell

"VJs Drive-In is one of those Winnipeg institutions. The kind of place that eating at marks you out as a true Winnipegger. Which means, I probably..."

Donald McKenzie

"now that kelekis is gone(sob) there is no competition for my fave burger n fries here in wpg....vj's stands alone.apparently,my review hasto be 140..."

Peter D Bartel

"A dining experience I've enjoyed at least twice per summer since I've worked downtown. Great "Greeks" burgers and fries out of a joint on Main..."

Jefferoni

"Top tier burguer for sure. Little small patties but the prices are so low that you can just get the double. Absolutly reccomend if your in the..."

Garrett Meisner

"Mmmm...VJ's, another one of my "one a year" spots. Always look forward to it and have never been disappointed. The VJ burger and fries and..."

Prez

"It was my first time here and I was pretty happy with my experience. I had the hot dog and fries which was about $9 - not too bad. The food was..."

Kitten Around

"Always good, always consistent! Never have I had a bad burger from VJ's! Fast service. The area isn't the greatest but you're in and out of there..."

S

"The VJ's Special, with a side of fries, is the benchmark by which I judge all others. A few places have come close, but, to my taste, none has been..."

SundayCooking

"LOVED IT. Had my first VJ's experience last weekend and LOVED it! Such a fun atmosphere....service was awesome...and the food even better! Definitely..."

JessieF

"Amazing greasy burger. Fast service and at an amazing price. It is a must..."

3maxin

"Favorite Burger in the Peg. Love the VJ's burger. Will come here if I am craving a good burger and share the..."

Blfranz

"Some of the best burgers in the city. There's nothing like VJ's Double Special during the summer with a nice cold milkshake. Love going here every..."

Scarlett Girad

"Will return. I went for the first time in the spring of 2014 and had a special with fries and it was perfect. It's a Greek style burger with the..."

Katelovesdogs

"Love it. Awesome food.. excellent staff! love the..."

Peggydejarme

"Burgers are very fresh..."

Mandy Jones

"Burgers are crispy and super delicious! probably the best fast food style burgers I've ever..."

Michael McCaffrey

"Absolutely a go to for burger & fries fix in Winnipeg. Cheeseburger or Special, guaranteed a great burger. Killer fries to boot. Only complaint......"

I Love Food

"Better post-drinks food option than Johnny G's. After the beer festival, I decided to try VJ's for the first time. The counter staff was friendly and..."

T.Ly

"Great take out food!!. I love Vj s! They are always consistent the fries are to die for the burgers couldn't be better ! We hit up Vjs before our..."

Lyndsayxoxo

"Great burger. Been coming here for years. wish they would make chili fries though.. been asking them for..."

Vercelli_italy

"Don't Judge this joint by it's looks, It's a MUST to try..... Best fat boy burger in Winnipeg hands down... It's an old fashion DIRTY MESSY BURGER!!!..."

3maxin

"Best Burgers in Town - seriously!. I have lived in many cities in this fair country. VJ's is the finest burger joint in Winnipeg, by far; and very..."

Scootermacduff

"Love this little little treasure in the heart of Winnipeg. Cannot remember a bad experience and have been coming here since I was a young..."

Kurt

"BEST burgers and fries in the whole city! Nobody compares...I've tried but nope, VJs wins every time...."

Dollycat

"Why haven't I been here sooner??. I am a big burger fan, and an even bigger Winnipeg-burger fan... so why haven't I been here sooner?I..."

ELF

"After the pub, or before a ball game. Vj's I still like it, but I wonder if the owner still enjoys it. He seems a bit like he's going to work to..."

Sir_steveoh

"BEST BURGER IN WINNIPEG!!!. Ahhhh... Nothing like a VJ's burger! The only burger I ever get is the VJ's special, which is like a fatboy but so much..."

Stizzler

"Hangover?. The remedy is at this place. Great hangover..."

Mr. Diner

"Great!. On the 1st hot Friday of the year (May 22, 2015) off to VJ's for a burger and fries and did not let down.Pure Soul Food for a..."

M2eng

"Lovin' VJ's. I have heard nothing but good things about VJ's since I moved to Winnipeg, so I had to go there. It had an amazing atmosphere just as..."

Kris Jansen

"What's not to like?. Seriously, the menu is as simple burger joint as it gets. Cheeseburger, fries, and a pepsi for ten and change. Stuffed. Enough..."

Trevor Day

"Super clean always!!! Vjs burgers are great and the fries are also great service too every..."

Ron Corrin

"Steller! Cheeseburger, cheese dog, shared fries and a shake. Classic quality food, less than..."

Bowsy

"Best fries in the Peg!. Been coming here for years. The staff are always fast and the prices are very reasonable. Great burgers with a generous side..."

Bigeater38

"Friend and I couldn't make up our mind and ended up here. The food was great! this was my second time at VJ's and it wont be my last, double cheese..."

Dade

"Greasy paper bag filled with delicious homemade burger and fries. Tried it for the first time tonight and we will definitely be back for more......."

Michelle B

"A very good place for burger & fries. Not the best in Winnipeg, but high up on my list for..."

Hunter

"Most consistent burger in the City. I wouldn't call them the best burger joint in the city. You can go to other burger joint and get a better burger..."

Dj60

"Delicious. I'm really quite shocked that anyone could write a bad review of VJ's! I completely understand why this place is legendary in Winnipeg. My..."

Mrs. B.

"Not terrible by any means, just not enough for me to repeat buisness. Wasn't feelin the choclate shake and the burger tasted like..."

Bobby Gamblez

"Decent enough. A fairly tasty fat boy style burger. Sloppy and greased up. It has more appeal as a Main Street staple and late night rest stop...."

Sir Omnyvore

"Decent Burger Joint - Over Hyped Though.... Decent burger spot - nothing special..."

SpiceLife

"It is still good, but not as good as it used to be. I remember the big portion of VJ's Drive-in and the delicious taste of it's burger. I also..."

Dersommer

"This place is busy at 12am in a snow storm, tells you how good it is, diners drive In and dives need to stop..."

Adam Sawchuk

"This is one of the better burger and fries joints, its been around for a long time. The long line ups tell you how good it is. No place to eat..."

Rick

"The Fat Boy. Taking the chili burger to a whole new level. Way to go..."

BBQ Eater

"Best greasy food in town. Typical greasy food place but far off better than any greasy burger joint in winnipeg the only place leveled with it is..."

Daph33

"Like it. Like the burgers and fries. They all taste homemade and are fresh and hot. One of the better places in the city to have a burger/fries. They..."

Lovetoeat

"Yum. The best that there will ever be for burgers in..."

Fuur

"Only Go If You Got Cash!. Can't go wrong with VJs! I love going there in summer. The burgers are unrivaled and even though I'm not a milkshake..."

Meggy

"This place has been on my radar for sometime. With the sun shinning, it was a beautiful day to explore Winnipeg. And what better way to top it off..."

Marc Gagnon

"Johnny and his fam(crew) have been serving their signature delicious value for money burgers for more than 2 decades. Their delicious chili added..."

Noel Nazareth

"This is one of few great experience I've ever have in the burger category in Wpg. I ordered the cheese burger. From the bread, patty, lettuce,..."

Justin H

"Got the VJ’s special with fries - no complaints. Great burger with fresh toppings, fries were copious and of good quality too, and the taste was..."

Jacob Segal Rice

"Absolutely amazing, best burger I've had in a long time and I consider myself somewhat of a burger expert. I've eaten here in the past and the..."

Josh Eldridge

"VJs what can I say, it’s a family owned restaurant with honestly some of the best burgers in the city, it melted in my mouth and every bite was..."

Curtis Miller (Max)

"Lived in this city my whole life and driven past this place countless times. Had some time today to stop in on my way through downtown, so I thought,..."

Christie Luzny

Cibo Waterfront Cafe

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"Never had a bad meal there. Breakfast is delicious I can highly recommend the Serrano ham. Also if you want a smack their antipasto platter is..."

Blake Muggleton

"I’m in love with this place! Amazing service, food & drinks. We had Whitney as our server tonight and she was the..."

Leila Pompana

"Amazing atmosphere on the patio washrooms a bit small for a wheelchair, but doable. Would go..."

Lisa Gisèle

"Had great service for breakfast . Had the Bennie .Holindaise was perfect with that hint of lemon I love . Definitely be back . Was..."

Jos Ey

"One of our favourite places! Love sharing the pancetta and mushroom pizza for an appetizer! Great patio too! Wish there were a few more comfy chairs..."

Sheri King Ward

"Awesome place! Excellent staff, fabulous food! It was my first time and I will definitely be going..."

Tanya Kozar Cote

"Always a great place to be!! Food, drinks, service, style, patio, everything you could look..."

Dimitris Protsios

"Every once in a while, you find a gem where you least expect it. Tucked in behind the Mere Hotel in Winnipeg's Art District, Cibo Waterfront Cafe is..."

Michael Taylor Hicks

"Had supper and breakfast here and both experiences were exceptional! Wonderful service and amazing food!!! Definitely coming back..."

Vanessa Nicole Wiebe

"I went with a group of about 10 people, service was fantastic. The bar tender ended up making me a special drink and it was so good that my friend..."

Corryn Hodgson

"Love this place! The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. I love the exposed brick and view of the river. The pickerel appetizer is amazing and the pizzas..."

Corrie Ruhlen

"Great place for a flavourful meal. The bruschetta was amazing and have had their pizzas before which are also amazing. Great attentive and..."

Leo Conrad

"Cibo has a great atmosphere in a unique venue. A variety of menu selections; the bruschetta trio is always a favourite. We anticipate many..."

April Dawn

"Really nice place and very good food, tasty! The service was very good also, I liked it very much. Im gonna be back for..."

Maru Sobral Fiscella

"Always great service and delicious food. Beautiful design of the restaurant as well with all the exposed brick and the views overlooking the river...."

Kelly Pihach

"This review isn't about one specific visit. I've been here numerous times for lunch and supper - sometimes with friends and sometimes for work. Every..."

WinnipegTraveller045

"I have been here a couple times and they were both great. The food is very good and has great presentation, love the atmosphere. Only thing that..."

Brittney

"Celebrated a few parties here. Food’s pretty good and has great presentation. Love the atmosphere and their attentiveness as servers. Parking can..."

Alyssa

"Food is tasty! Service is friendly, courteous and quick! Got the bruchetta which I liked because you get SIX pieces, two of each type chosen which I..."

BeanSprout

"I love coming to Cibo Waterfront for supper and I do come quite often. I am never disappointed in the food and sevice and my favourite is the..."

Tiffany Toews

"Went for the first time. We ordered bruschetta, arancini, pizza and buttermilk fried chicken with fries. Finished with cookies for dessert. Food was..."

Rosa

"Regular customer for years and I always leave happy. Get jeremy as your server when possible.Recommend the bruschetta esp. The mushroom..."

Jessica Cadiz

"Cibo is an upscale cafe located on Waterfront next to the Red River. It's an excellent place for business meet-ups, dates and casual..."

FLee

"I had rosé sangria and my husband and I shared the pickerel appetizer. Both were great. Our waitress was very helpful. Both the sangria and..."

Eekcm

"My first visit was a lunch date with a friend on a warm summer afternoon, so we made the most of the sunshine and sat outdoors on the patio. The..."

BC

"Beautiful place in the exchange, LOVE the ambiance and vibe! Service is good. I wouldn't say the food is spectacular but it is good. I came here for..."

Food + Ambiance

"The Swizzle Styx dined here last week and it was very good. We've been here before but the portions seemed bigger and the food tastier than before. ..."

Prez

"Nice spot, lovely building and good views on the patio. Expensive cocktails so not a good spot for drinks. The food was delicious. Had the burger..."

Melissa Nelson

"You really can't go wrong with breakfast here. Fresh food,great service,reasonable prices. Love the setting. Great views. Never had a bad breakfast..."

Lumberjill66

"Love the ambience of this place and the servers are always attentive & cheerful. The food is good but not amazing - still overall a good restaurant..."

Jasmine Zurbriggen

"Went her for a special occasion yesterday and had a great time. Great service, food, and atmosphere. We will be back! Really recommend the bruschetta..."

Nina

"Had the arrancini and margherita pizza, app was stellar, pizza was not bad. Good selection of wines by the glass, only options are 6oz or bottle..."

Laura

"Had a great meal in a great space after it was recommended by our AirBNB good mix plate of Bruschetta followed by the Arancini Balls which were..."

Terry Smith

"Husband and I went out for an anniversary date. Wanted somewhere different with a warm atmosphere. Cibos was perfect! I found the staff to be very..."

Alicia Marie Reimer

"Went for a casual lunch date with the girlfriend. Service was a little slow and casual, but for our purposes worked out alright. Location and the..."

Jerod Rathbone

"This place has it all. Really great Mediterranean pizza, delicious bruschetta, lots of good menu items to choose from. But also a beautiful location,..."

Luke Jacob Thiessen

"I was here last night with some coworkers and friends, and was surprised how long it took the space to fill up (I suppose this was probably because..."

ELF

"Atmosphere: Clean, upscale, dim lighting. Made for a very relaxed and compfrtable meal & meeting.Service: Prompt, friendly and..."

Jordan Hirsch

"Cibo offers a modern and cozy vibe through its lovely interior design. Our server was very attentive, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the..."

Foodee

"A beautiful room to sit in, this restaurant offers a very pleasant dining experience. Great for night out with your special someone. Service was..."

BV

"I enjoyed absolutely everything I ate when I dined here last month: a generous cup of roasted garlic and potato soup, mushroom and pancetta pizza,..."

Rivercitywriter

"This is for sure one of my favourite go to places. I love the arancini and the poutine and their salads and bruschetta options. I also like their..."

Mai

"Stayed at the mere hotel and decided to stop by this place for late night food and drinks. Tried the bruschetta to start the apple and Brie is..."

Jelissa

"This place is a find - great location, lovely outdoor dining area, bruschetta was the highlight and salads and salmon delicious. Service was..."

Lindt

"Beautiful location. All food at our table was excellent. Both pastas ordered were fresh and generous. Antipasto plate was varied and delicious. But..."

Coco Lumbago

"Location: one of the best locations in Winnipeg. River-front views of the red river and a short walk to the forks. Food: delicious and..."

Joshuanonymous

"Great salad and pizza!. Great beef and beat salad along with a crimini mushroom pizza. Easy parking, lovely space, great service, and not too noisy...."

Eburnsflett

"I ate at Cibo last night for the first time. The food was great, the service was calm and expert and the view is magical. I loved it and my friend..."

Blanchardjames7

"Excellent ! Fantastic!..."

August

"Great atmosphere!. Like the place for location and atmosphere. Nice and relaxing after work. Service is good and attentive. Food is okay, really..."

Wageners

"Its awesome and will come back!. Came here with a friend in the summer, the location is beautiful, had the poutine and pizza, and it was delicious!..."

Walter William Fernandez

"Yummy Bruschetta. Order the bruschetta! You can order three different types for $14 (2 pieces of each) and I loved them all.The pizza is..."

Breanne S

"First time going, I would give it another try for breakfast. Beautiful building, so pretty looking out the window watching the snow fall on the..."

Food Lover

"Hip new lounge. There are numerous menu items I am interested to try so I have to return. On this visit, I has the beef bourguignon poutine and the..."

Beanmitchell

"The atmosphere is relaxed and ambient. The staff is exceptional and lively. As for the food, it is 5 star quality. Every bite I took was better than..."

Heather Shaffer

"Expectations surpassed!!!. We went to cibos last night for our 24th anniversary. My husband called ahead to reserve andsure enough when we got there..."

Barb

"Nice service, great ambiance, good food. The service was wonderful, portions were good and the food tasted delicious. I will definitely be coming..."

204_foodie

"Good times. The view was beautiful, service was great, food was very good - all around a great..."

Lderby403

"Not bad. Had the pizza. Crust was great. Not a lot of topping. Everything is pretty pricy. I wouldn't make a special..."

Swamp Slinger

"Awesome river side restaurant and bar with great views of the downtown exchange district. Chris our server was great and the service was spot on. The..."

Patrick Werestiuk

"Nice place right off the river. Trendy and fairly casual nice place to eat with family or friends. Small menu which is good so don’t have to..."

Larry John Laus

"My partner & I had dinner reservations and were sat at a window as we had requested. The wait staff were attentive but not intrusive. We shared an..."

Jason E. Woods

"Cibo Waterfront Cafe This cafe is located right behind Mere hotel on Harbour Front Drive. On Sunday the parking on the street is free. In the..."

Geoffrey

"Our son and daughter-in-law had their wedding reception here last night. Exceptional staff, very accommodating and friendly. Stunning views of the..."

sylvialasko

"Spent a delightful evening at the Cibo Waterfront cafe. Got lucky to get the patio w the view. Service was very satisfying. Food was delicious..we..."

Aneen Zaman

"We were there on a sunday afternoon for a late lunch. Had never visited before. We had the double pepperoni pizza - great smoked provolone on this..."

Michelle

"Great experience! Lovely atmosphere. Tasty food! Wine was..."

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