=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Decent food and good service meet good prices (for downtown Victoria) at Frank's - recommended if you're looking for something quick and low-key when downtown! === 2. FOOD Full Breakfast ($15.99) Three eggs your way, two bacon, two sausage, one ham, two slices of toast, and your choice of hash browns or grilled tomato are included - good for one person or perhaps one person with a lighter appetite sharing with a small child. Western Omelette ($13.49) Ham, bell peppers, and onions mix in with the eggs along with hash browns and two slices of toast - it was decent! Note: toast comes with one packet of jam only - not sure if you can get more and/or peanut butter... Honeybuns ($2.49 each) It's a Chinese-style cocktail bun - it's a little small on the outside, but with plenty of sesame seeds on top. It's typical of what Victoria's Chinatown used to serve commonly 20 years ago. Only have the inside has the coconut topping, which already makes it pretty sweet, the rest is nice, soft doughy goodness. Recommended. They also serve lunch options; a small Chinese buffet of seven or eight items (noodle, rice, and 5-6 entrees) are available - catering to the taste of those looking for Western-oriented Chinese cuisine. === 3. SERVICE Frank is the previous owner; Henry and others now run the joint and he was very friendly. His service and the food was relatively quick. === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's cozy, with mirrors on one wall and display cases for food and seating at the window bar style or at tables of 2 or four in the middle. You might be able to bring a big group here, but you'd take up all of the space. It's very clean (windows, mirrors, and all) and relatively bright, so it's welcoming. One could bring wheelchairs and baby strollers but it may be a bit of a squeeze without being near the front door. Parking is limited to whatever you can find on the street (at downtown city rates - which aren't crazy at about $3.75 for an hour). read more

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Good option for breakfast with a clean environment. Nice staff and fresh made to order meals.

The scrambled eggs and sausage were just okay. The eggs were melded together and not fluffy at all. The sausage was very fatty.

Price was fair. Wait was long but it was busy. Good food. Staff were good. Lots of good options.

Felt like I had leftover food from previous customer. I didn't use the Jam but simwhow my eggs had minor Jams in it and some food were cold. I'd rather go to McDonald's. read more

Victoria staple. Been coming here ever since I moved to Vic five months ago. Prices can't be beat. Good service and great food. Awesome atmosphere, always walk away full and happy :) read more

We stopped in for some breakfast in April. They serve an all-day breakfast and also serve a small Chinese buffet. The cafe is smaller, but we were a party of five and fit just fine. We ordered the French Toast, the griddle, and the full breakfast. All of the food was great, and the portions fit the price. Service was quick, and the staff was very courteous. Locals came in several times while we were there and ordered takeaway from the buffet. Next time we are in Victoria, we will be stopping in again. read more

Nice little cafe, convenient to my hotel. Opens early, so can get a nice breakfast before the early clipper departure. I got the Low Carb breakfast, w/tomatoes, eggs perfectly over medium. Picked up a couple of Honeybuns for wife and daughter. Said they were yummy! Quick, friendly service. Good prices. read more

The avocado bubble tea was poor but the food was great. My daughter chose the french toast based on review photos. They showed layers of whipped cream and drizzled sauce which matched our experience too. The photos did it justice. On this visit we missed picking up honey buns. I guess we will catch them next time. Well worth the stop. read more

Frank's Honeybun Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I wanted to try Chinese food in Victoria, though all the places in the small Chinatown were not very appealing to me. However, a few blocks away you will find Frank's Honeybun Cafe which is a greasy spoon/cheap eats meets Chinese food type of place. It is a low key, cafeteria type setting restaurant. I was slightly put off by the Panda Express type setup of Chinese options so I avoided choosing a combo. I did not want the greasy spoon stuff either because I could get this back in Seattle. However, I noticed they offered wonton soup ($4.99) here which I thought was a perfect choice given the nasty rainy weather outside. The wonton soup is not a large portion, but filling. Pricing is modest, so I did not expect much. There was a substantial 8 wontons mixed with some bok choy and broccoli in a chicken broth. It was hot, clearly made to order. A good warm me up meal overall. Totally recommend this dish as a cheap eat in Victoria. Overall, I like Frank's. It is right in the heart of downtown. Definitely looks to be the place to pick up a substantial meal on the cheap in the area. read more

I was here for an overnight trip in Victoria with my bf and we got up early Monday morning looking for breakfast without a clue of where to go and started wandering in the rain. We didn't know where to go and just wandered around...lemme tell you, nothing is open before 11am haha. We found Honeybun and went in. It's owned by Chinese people and has a fusion of Chinese and American food. The prices were cheap and the food is tasty! We got standard American breakfast and definitely couldn't complain; it's basically what you expect when you make breakfast at home =) The lady that works there is friendly and works WAY too hard! She was taking care of everything in the front by herself, from taking orders, serving, cleaning, cashier, and making drinks, while 1 other person was in the back making food. Major props to this lady! Oh!! and the bubbletea here is awesome!! It's not often that places put actual tea in their drinks. Completely deliciousss! Although the food took a while to come out, I can't complain since I saw how hard they were working and couldn't believe how friendly she could still be. The lady never got stressed out! I definitely enjoyed my experience here and wish I could have tried the Chinese food here for lunch. read more

Frank's Honeybun Cafe - 2 plates of breakfast, orange juice, and taro bubble tea - Chinese Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

One of the only places around open at 8am when we were heading out of the island. Very cute interior and very friendly staff! Good for a quick breakfast, and they also serve won ton soup haha didn't try their drinks but they have a variety of flavors for boba read more

We took our daughter and her friends for a birthday weekend "Partication" to Victoria. We were walking around downtown and the girls got hungry. We wandered into Honeybun, and were do happy we did. The girls all ordered what they wanted, and were really happy with the food. We loved the spring rolls, and the veg stir fry dishes were super fresh and yummy. 6 of us stuffed ourselves for $38. Not fancy, but the gentleman working was so nice and friendly. This is truly a small local business in the old fashioned sense of the ideal. You have to love a place where you feel like they were just waiting for you to come in and are happy to see you. As we were finishing up, and elderly gentleman came in on a motorized scooter/chair thing, and furniture got moved and there was a whole lot of hustle to get him his meal. Genuine concern and service. Now there is a concept. Highly recommend. read more

The wonton soup need some seasoning and the wonton itself was bland while French toast #5 came out looking stale and sad. The service can be improved. read more

Love this place! Breakfast, boba, Asia and or American food; they have it all! Easy, fast, good and friendly. The homemade wonton soup is delicious. Totally hit the spot for breakfast!!!! I'd be a regular! read more

I eat at Honey Bun about 4 times a week. Cheap, cheerful Chinese and Canadian food. Not high end, but quick, tasty and you can't beat the price. There's no Frank. He was the original owner. But Amy and Henry are the friendliest, nicest people you'll find on the planet. Mostly I have whatever the special is. I grab a typical "greasy spoon" breakfast there once in a while, too. What's not to like? The grilled cheese is made with Kraft Singles or something similar (not my taste). And I'm not a fan of whatever brand of peanut butter they use. What's to like? Pretty much everything else. But remember, this is Chinese-Canadian diner, not haute cuisine. read more

I absolutely love Frank's, particularly on a cold fall afternoon. They have, in my opinion, the best Won Ton soup going. Unlike other establishments that is more broth than Won Ton, Frank's is teeming with them. And the veggies in the broth are fresh and slightly crunchy, just the way I like them. My only complaint about Frank's is they run out of the BBQ pork buns too frequently for me, so try one if they have them. I also love dining in at Frank's, they have the best window seats for watching the always interesting downtown goings on. Oh, and did I mention lunch can be found here for well under a ten spot? read more

Frank's Honeybun Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Very friendly place with good food. There is quite a variety to choose from. Seems to have lots of take out business too. It's very casual and is somewhere between fast food and sit down service format. We'd go back. read more

Inexpensive breakfast with food and décor appropriate to the prices. Breakfast sandwich above average and a great price. Watermelon on the French toast (with yogurt and granola) is not a good combo. The ham in the omelet was too salty and the omelet doesn't have cheese. The honey buns are Chinese coconut buns and are very good. read more

This is my favourite breakfast place in town. Henry and Amy are gracious hosts, and you get a lot of good food for a very reasonable price. Stephanie was great, too. We need to get her back! I've been for lunch buffet a few times. Highly recommended is the fish which (I think) is only served on Tuesdays. Even without the fish, it's a good buffet. It's not the insanely wide variety of other Chinese buffets in town, but it doesn't need to be. The eight or so items which are rotated through the menu are all very good. It's ironic that I've never actually had one of the honeybuns. I need to remedy that. read more

Went to Frank's Honeybun Cafe for Lunch. It was a good price, but the food quality was quite bad. It tasted like food court food. The noodles were crunchy from being left out too long. And when we came in, the employee (I'm assuming Frank?) was just sitting on his phone which was a bit unprofessional. We also had bubble tea and it was OK but not great. The breakfast seems to have some good reviews so maybe I will come back for that, but I definitely will not be coming back for lunch or the bubble tea. read more

Absolutely our favorite breakfast place and the owner is a total sweetheart. Brings food and atmosphere to totally worth the experience. Food was delish and reasonably priced. Perfect way to start out the day!! If your in Victoria turn the corner and even just grab a meaty bun! A must eat place for snack or yummy well rounded breakfast! read more

Came in for breakfast and the food was great! I had eggs and bacon and toast. Eggs were over-easy just right, bacon was great. Service was also helpful and friendly. Table wasn't spotless, but still I would definitely come back here again. read more

Frank's Honeybun Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I have had lunch here a couple of times with my aunt as she likes it here. The food was fine, just not good enough to inspire me to come when not meeting here. That said, I was walking by one morning and saw a sign for their breakfast sandwich. I decided to give it a try and was thankful I did. They make one of the best breakfast sandwiches downtown and for that I am giving them 4 stars. This place should be just humming in the mornings, as they also do a good standard breakfast. If you want a good solid breakfast, this is a hidden gem right now. read more

These people gave me food poisoning. I don't know how you fuck up breakfast but they did: home fries NOT hash browns. Bacon tasted 3 days old. Eggs not over hard and I swear to God the toast tasted like it had fish oil on it. Seriously nauseous now after 4 hours. read more

Oh this place is just what you think it is. Cute, greasy, cheap. The breakfast sausage may be more grease than meat. Breakfast all day. They don't poach eggs because it's too difficult. The staff were sweet and helpful. If you're in the area and are looking for simple breakfast or Chinese food, defiantely try it. Great bubble tea, too! read more

My son and I walked by here numerous times before trying it out for lunch. We should have kept walking. We both did the pick 3 Chinese buffet. The chicken and pork was awful and the noodles not far behind. read more

We are visiting from out of town, wanted a quick bite before going to see a New Years Day show, saw the good reviews, took a chance, and ended up quite pleased! Good food, clean restaurant, good service, and quick! read more

The BBQ pork wonton soup is delicious, fresh and tasty! Their Chinese food is typical, but I go out of my way to enjoy their amazing and affordable wonton soup. read more

Frank's Honeybun Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I always order the soup (wonton or udon). It's steaming hot, perfectly flavoured and the prices are reasonable. The owners are always friendly and helpful! read more

While my family is visiting Vancouver Island, we ate at the Honey Bun and was very happy with the service and food. The bacon was crisp and delicious, the hash browns were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, which we loved. Also had the French toast was very good. We highly recommend this place for breakfast. read more

You wouldn't think it, but this place actually makes a pretty good plate of Chinese food. It may not be as authentic as Chinatown, a few blocks away, but for good fast-food style Chinese food, you can't beat this place. They have a lunch special with 3 items for around 6 dollars and 4 for $7. They always have around 8 choices of meat and veg, some of which change daily, plus noodles and fried rice. I like the sweet and sour pork, black bean chicken and some others which I can't remember at the moment. They also do a really good wonton soup. The broth is light and flavourful, the veggies are fresh, and the wontons are delicious, and filled with pork and whole shrimps! read more

Found this little gem using Yelp and it'll be a staple for the rest of our trip for breakfast! Great prices and selection of meals! Only issue is the "fine print" as pointed out by my hubby...healthier options will cost you more (IE multigrain toast) and all of their jams/peanut butters are no name brands. Otherwise, this is a fantastic find on my books. read more

Good affordable food and easy atmosphere. Do not pass up the honey bun it is worth the effort. We went for breakfast two days in a row, easy walkable area. Tasty vegetarian omelet te and a another full breakfast with coffees for $22.00 read more

We love Frank! Sweet man and a sweet place. My two teenage boys and I come here for brunch every time we are in Victora. read more

Breakfast was ok. Eggs were a little hard, French toast was very eggy. The honey buns are delicious. Had to take one for the road. Cappuccino was better than Starbucks. Rest of the menu looked pretty good but I don't know if I would eat again besides the honeybun. Food is pretty bland. read more

I've been eating here for 15 years, and I can't say enough good things about this place. If you enjoy fresh homemade Asian style buffet, then this is definitely the place for you. Hands down, one of the best lunch spots in town! Not to mention all the other wonderfully offered treats. From bubble tea to some of the best breakfeast foods around, and everything in between! Tired of the pretentious coffee joints? Yep, they do crafted coffees too! FOUR STARS! read more

Franks has always been consistent and the perfect price for a work time lunch. I haven't been disappointed and love supporting our local small businesses. The flavour is always delicious and they honestly love and respect their customers. read more

Wonderful!!! We were so happy to have found this restaurant on our recent trip to Victoria. The food is scrumptious and the service was fantastic...mixed with great prices!! Will definitely visit here again on our next trip!! read more

Me, my husband and our daughter & son-in-law enjoyed a nice brunch here before a day of sightseeing and shopping in downtown Victoria. The food is tasty, proportions generous, prices very fair and service fast & friendly. The breakfast scramble with sausage, bell peppers, green onions & cheese was a great start to the day. This restaurant also serves Chinese food and we hope to try it on our next trip to Victoria. read more