John's Place

4.3 (540 reviews)

ModerateBreakfast & Brunch, Comfort Food, Waffles

Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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David B.

I loved the decor. We were seated right away. The highlight was the pancakes. I felt like you could eat these cakes without syrup. One pancake is PLENTY. Typically the larger the pancake you sacrifice flavor. The eggs were okay and we were split in the sausage links.

Classic Benedict and side of house made chorizo

Julian G.

TL;DR: A true local institution. Comfortably chaotic, entirely fine, and not worth planning your day around. Food: We had the eggs benedict with a side of house chorizo. Solid, filling, and easily enough for two. Nothing special, nothing offensive. Vibe: Peak hometown chaos in the best way. Old chairs, loud diner clatter, walls covered in celebrity photos that feel more aspirational than factual. Smells exactly like an old American diner, which is kind of the point. Service: Efficient and unfussy. You're fed and moved along. What could be better: Food execution is forgettable. This isn't a destination, and it doesn't try to be. Bottom line: You go because everyone eventually does. It accepts everyone, locals, families, drunks, tourists, and no one complains much. \

Lauren P.

We went for an early breakfast at John's Place, which was already busy at 8:30am on a Sunday morning! The interior decor is welcoming with a mix of sports team flags & shirts hanging from the ceilings as well as signed celebrity photos on the wall. We chose this restaurant because I saw they had lots of gluten free offerings. I went with the Veggie Benedict, which came on a potato pancake topped with gluten free hollandaise sauce. Delicious! The potatoes on the side were good as well, but I was pretty full from the benedict. We also shared their Belgian Waffle (gluten-free batter at no extra charge!!) with their house-made cream cheese syrup. Oh my gosh, this was incredible. The waffle had great chew, and the cream cheese syrup, which I've never tried before, added a sweet and creamy layer. I recommend coming early on a weekend to secure a booth. This is a locals spot for sure. Portions are large and definitely share-able. Go for one savory and one sweet to share, or go crazy and bring leftovers home like I did.

Joyce D.

Victoria is known as the brunch capital of Canada. We were able to squeeze in some brunch here. Street parking is available. We went on a late morning Monday weekday and there was no wait. Inside the walls are lined with pictures and memorabilia. It really gives you that casual diner vibe that's comforting for a homey meal. The servers are nice and in good spirits. They're engaging and do a great job of checking on you. We ordered the "BAT OUT OF HELL" MEATLOAF 'N' EGGS That order alone was enough to feed the two of USA Two slices of Southwestern meatloaf made from ground beef and pork with mushroom Marsala gravy and two FREE RUN eggs any style. Served with your choice of toast, English muffin, sesame bagel or house made savoury cornbread and your choice of seasoned home fries or fresh tomato, or grilled tomatoes

I was not impressed with the food. I ordered a frittata of some kind and it smelled like actual garbage. I was told it was the chorizo and the garlic that made it smell like that, but I like both of those things and it just did not smell good. I sent it back and they let me pick out something else from the menu and I went for a singular pancake. The pancake was huge, which was cool and all, but it was RAW in the middle and I felt like throwing up. Unfortunately my stomach is a bit sensitive in the mornings and this was not the place for me. But, the staff were understanding, the latte was fine and the food came with a goldenberry which is a cute addition. My sister and dad said their meals were fine. I guess YMMV

Michealea F.

Great decor and had a diner vibe. Our server today is Liz. She was energetic and funny. I got the egg benny with the veggie option with grilled tomatoes. The hollandaise sauce is great, it's creamy and thick. The egg yolk was nicely done as well since it was slightly runny. Great combination for a light breakfast

Max W.

Some things don't need any comments. It's simply delicious and definitely recommended.

Lucy C.

We came on New Year's Day expecting there would be a line at 9am because every time we pass by this place it's packed and ppl are waiting. I guess New Year's morning people were sleeping in... but while we were finishing our meal, the tables got pretty packed quickly. Ordered a full salmon Bennie and also the senior portion of the meatloaf. It's soooooo juicy and with the gravy it tastes like the comfort of home. The eggs Benedict was so good. As a protip we ordered all the sauces on the side (mushroom gravy for meatloaf, hollandaise sauce for eggs). I like to control the amount of sauce I have with each bite and it made my meal very pleasant. Overall would for sure dine in again! Great fun vibe and we got to see John's collection close up - we sat next to the autographed photo of the friends cast! Even gave us fancy cups with lemon when we wanted hot water. service was amazing especially for a diner! Would gladly dine here again!!!

Sheri H.

Visited this location again this month to find that the food quality has gone down, but still had a pleasant experience here. Came in for a milestone birthday breakfast and was told by the host we could order breakfast or lunch. I got the Polish breakfast which was a mix of eggs with pierogies, sausage and green onion with fried potatoes and choice of a bread - got the sesame bagel. The eggs were all right, half of the potatoes were hard as a rock and the bagel seemed like it was toward the end of its life. Fresh cream cheese was good. Friend had an omelet with the same rock hard potatoes and an English muffin. Everyone but us was served bread, so we asked for some. It never arrived. When the server came with the check, I asked if I could buy a loaf of bread. I was given a loaf for free, which was really kind, and they wouldn't let me pay for it. I told them that I had strong memories of how good it was when I was here before in 2011. Welp, we were both so sad to see that it was hard and plain white bread without much taste. Still appreciate the gesture for sure.

Gina S.

The staff are amazing. Greeting was friendly smiles. It was our first time here. There are pictures all of the walls of celebrities that have visited here. We ordered the pierogies and sausage plate with the sour cream. It came out enough for two people totally for like lunch the best part The bread, soft pillow from the oven squishy, love. Pierogies are soft and pillow clouds with the potato cheddar filling perfect dish for two if you're eating your way through town. P.s. my hubby couldn't resist getting the peanut butter pie before leaving. Silky, pb/chocolate spa texture. I closed my eyes and was instantly transported to heaven after my first bite. Well done I could live here!!!! Thank you for the food hug! Addition: We were supposed to go toBlue Fox Cafe the next morning for breakfast BUT, take note they are closed on Wednesdays the day that we are here. So we walked probably 2.5 miles back to John's place since we had lunch there the previous day. He waited for our favorite booth, the place was a little bit busier than yesterday. But we asked to have the same server, Hillary with a single L in her name best server I've had in years so sweet, personable, recommendations, add-ons you name it she knows it you gotta have her as a server !!!!! I ordered the catch 22 which is combination of their famous regular eggs Benedict and a Belgium waffle. I added fresh strawberries that were just picked. It tasted like and it comes with a side of cream cheese syrup, which they make homemade in house. The waffle was hot fluffy inside crisp on the outside and the eggs. Benedict with the homemade gluten-free hollandaise sauce was indescribable. You could taste the lemon that was in it, but it was so buttery, smooth, and rich that I told Hillary, our server, that she should recommend to get a side of hollandaise sauce with everything. My husband got the corn beef hash, it came with toast. Hillary suggested get a side of hollandaise for that as well. The poached eggs were spot on runny on both dishes. Both of them were poached. In fact I added a video of my egg and I broke into it off my Benny coffee is hot fresh frequent atmosphere is perfect with community members that repeat coming here every day if you're gonna have breakfast in Victoria or in the surrounding area I would make it a point to make this one of your number one stop here for any of your meals. You can thank me later.!

Jack W.

Review Template === 1. VERDICT/VALUE So John's may not have the top food quality of other establishments, but it's not competing on that front. As far as greasy spoons go: this is one of the joints that was featured on TV (Food Network) and it does not disappoint with value and decor! === 2. FOOD "Bat Out of Hell" Meatloaf & Eggs ($20): Beef and pork meatloaf covered with mushroom sauce with two eggs your way and a choice of starch - great option! Blueberry Lemon Zinger Pancakes ($18): Only available during special or holiday weekends - you get two of these with cream cheese or maple syrup - a delight! Vlady's Frittata ($19): It looks more like a personal-sized thin crust pizza: eggs, tomatoes, onions, sausage, and cheese, along with a choice of starch - not bad! Coffee seemed to be included (or they missed billing us). === 3. SERVICE A lady who seemed to be in charge served us and she was great. We could tell she was pressed for time to get tables (including ours) turned over for a the many waiting guests; however, she was always patient with us and our little one, answering all of our questions (including the history of the place - look for John in some of the pictures!). === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's older, a little dimmer, and really meant to feel like an old cozy spot to enjoy heart-warming (or heart-stopping?! ;) ) meals - the walls are adorned with sports memorabilia / photos. Groups of 4 or less are ideal; you could get a larger group up to 6 perhaps. Not sure I would want to bring Mom in her wheelchair or our baby stroller in here - not much space. Parking is also a crap shoot - it's either metered street parking or a parking garage nearby for your chariot!

Jonny M.

We decided to try John's Place for brunch. It's a few doors down from Nubo Japanese Tapas and ENe Raw Food and Sake Bar. We dropped in on a packed Monday (11:00am). Go inside to put your name on the waitlist. We waited about 25 minutes for a table. Service was terrible; we had the unfortunate luck of getting a server in trainee. We waited 20 minutes to order and another 30 minutes to pay, after asking for the bill twice. The servers don't work together, instead ignoring customers that aren't part of their section. We were given the lunch menu (on weekdays, the brunch menu switches out at 11:30am). We had to ask if we could order off the brunch menu. - Bread - they brought out a basket on the house for the wait. - Café latte ($5.50 double) - at least they don't charge extra for oat milk. Standard latte. - Catch 22 ($18.00) - B opted for the gluten free waffle and half classic benny. She subbed for a gluten free bun ($1.50). They charged full price for the bun, even though it was a half order. Waffle was excellent; fluffy inside, crispy outside. The house made cheese syrup was okay. Benny was standard. - Cloudy with a chance of meatloaf ($19.00) - carrots weren't cooked enough. Grilled onions didn't have any flavour. Mashed potatoes were bland. Meatloaf was tasty and the sauce wasn't too rich. Can't get over how brutal the service was at JP. Never coming back.

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Sahar J.

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breakfast We were looking for a breakfast place that opened early. We picked John's place mostly because it was in proximity to our Airbnb and it was open early. We were super impressed with the menu and the friendly server. The menu had numerous items that seemed tantalizing. I had the eggs benedict and it was wonderful. The coffee was also great. Next visit in Victoria we will be visiting John's a few times to try out the menu. Our server really recommended the meatloaf. Next visit we will give it a try read more

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John C.

Thank you so much. We are now selling our coffee retail as well.…

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Shae J.

4 years ago

Amazing service and best breakfast in Victoria. IMO They always go out of their way to make sure your experience is top notch. Anything you need, just ask. Fun little place. Great atmosphere. It's busy so show up early you will stand in line but it's so worth the wait. read more

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John C.

Thank you so much.

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Brian G.

3 years ago

Amazing service. The woman who helped us had such a warm personality. Eggs Benedict has a gluten free hollandaise sauce option and you can get it on a gluten free bun. Hands down the best Benedict I've had anywhere, and easily beat out any glutenous eggs Benny I've ever had. 10/10 would recommend this place for both the vibe and the food. read more

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John C.

Thank you Brian, truly appreciated.

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Su K.

7 years ago

Large size of pancake with difference jam for me to taste. The chocolate milk is cold but softy read more

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Cantin J.

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John P.

7 years ago

Johns place has been knocking out great breakfast and lunch for decades. Great atmosphere and now have their own private organic coffee roast. Johns Place coffee is a fantastic cuppa to go with their great breakfast . Locals and tourist line up for memorabilia and old fashioned service. read more

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John C.

Thanks JP

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Cam M.

6 years ago

This place has been a landmark in Victoria for 20 plus years. Visiting from Southern California this place is amazing great staff great food. Dined here at least 10 years ago remembered it and returned. We will stop here any time we are I in Victoria Highly recommend read more

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John C.

Thx so much Cam. After 36 years it's so nice to be remembered. My…

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De Ville W.

3 years ago

Iconic local spot. Definitely worth checking out. Foods and staff are great and the decor is really charming. The combination makes you feel right at home. Definitely recommend the Catch 22 if you can't decide between savoury or sweet. So good! read more

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John C.

Thank you so much, starting our 40th year soon.

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Faye F.

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I ordered the polish frittata. This was great and unique. It came with a side of sesame bagel (so cool) - and I upgraded to a side of fruit. The frittata was super filling and tasty. Hubby ordered an eggs benny. It can come on a bagel or english muffin, he went with the latter. He said it was good. Apparently this place is famous! It was good, and I'd come back so that's the part that mattered to me. read more

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John C.

Thx Faye, I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed yourselves.

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Krissm A.

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Our first visit to Victoria BC we quickly came here for some breakfast, Deborah was our server she was friendly and jolly! The pictures and memorabilia on the wall was pretty cool! You can't help but looking at everything. There's some history and stories behind those photos and Deborah was kind enough to tell us a few. The portions are huge and I loved the house potatoes. Next time I visit I'll try their famous eggs Benedict (that's what they are known for) also the Belgian waffles looked yummy as well! read more

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Arjun B.

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6/5 stars! I think this place had the best service I've ever had in my life! Water was never empty, coffee levels didn't go down! Man, we got served really really well here! And then there was the food! Which was amazing! I had the Frittata, which was the perfect mix of cheesy-ness/meat and eggs! OMG! It was good! Perfectly done and it was amazing! The hash was nice and baked, seasoned to perfection! The atmosphere was great! Loved loved loved this place! read more

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Abigail P.

11 years ago

This place is delicious. I'm in town for a conference and it was someone's birthday so we decided to not eat in the cafeteria. The food was beautiful and the portions were excellent. I almost never finish any food when eat out but I finished everything. They have a great cream cheese syrup that goes well with the waffle and strawberries. The service was good. All the servers were really friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Tim B.

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Had to get to the Ferry back to the Mainland, But first, Breakfast. The place was Packed. Food was flyin all over the place. We ordered and told the Waitress we were in a rush to make the Ferry. She was very accommodating. The food came, Generic Bacon & Eggs and I have to say it was really good. Not just ok. Freshly cooked exactly to order. We could see this was a Locals Institution, so I want to make sure I remember to go here next time in Town. read more

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Hope M.

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8 years ago

John's Place didn't disappoint. We loved the Corned Beef Hash and Cajun Burrito. It was super busy, but the food was well worth waiting for. Reasonably priced too. read more

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Cantin J.

Thx Hope, I'm glad we took good care of you.

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Issabelle F.

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The brunch capital of Canada strikes again! 5 main reasons why I love John's Place: 1. The food, oh my god, the food. I have never once had something bad from this spot. I mean, how can you mess up brunch? Well it's pretty easy to, but John's Place knows what they're doing and does it well. Between their Eggs Benny Hall of Fame (the Meela and the Popeye being my top 2 faves) to the create your own omelette menu, you really can't go wrong here. I'm not much of a sweet breakfast person, but I've tried their pancakes and french toast before and both have been stellar! They also have a lunch menu. I've personally never ordered anything from the lunch menu, but those who I was with have, and their meals looked great! So that's an option if you're not feeling their brunch. 2. Ohhhhh, their milkshakes. Back when I lived in Victoria, I sometimes would come to John's Place JUST to pick up a strawberry milkshake. 3. The service. All the servers know their sh*t. They know the menu inside and out and make really awesome recommendations that save you when you're hungover and in need of a hearty, greasy breakfast. 4. The restaurant itself is eclectic and unique. It's got paintings, photos, and all kinds of different decor hanging from the walls. The walls from floor to ceiling are covered in them, which makes for great entertainment when you're staring off into space. 5. John's Place has been a Victoria favourite for over 30 years now. Everyone who comes to Victoria needs to stop by John's at least once. If anything, grab a milkshake to go! TL;DR - An amazing brunch joint that has won the hearts of Victoria locals for over 30 years. Also serving delicious, creamy milkshakes. read more

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Cantin J.

thx Issabelle, always our pleasure to serve you…

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Layne B.

7 years ago

We had the best meal here. We were a party of 7 - 4 adults and three preteens. This was our third restaurant that we tried and they were the only ones who were able to see us with no wait (we had a ferry to catch). The food was solid, the staff was awesome, and the decor gave us something to look at. Would highly recommend! read more

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John C.

Thx Layne, I am very happy we could accommodate everyone and I'm glad…

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Yvonne G.

6 years ago

Stopped in for breakfast and was not disappointed! Great atmosphere and cleanliness (corona Virus be gone!!) Taste and presentation was excellent! Staff were excellent !!! YOU GOTTA EAT HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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John C.

Thx Yvonne, we truly appreciate that.

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Dawn B.

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This place is a legendary hang out spot. Our AirBnB host not only recommended this place but actually drove us here. Cheryl, our waitress, was super friendly, joked and smiled and even brought us a couple of samples of their popular items. Who gets an amuse bouche for brunch?!? I ordered the Bat Out Of Hell meatloaf with mushroom marsala gravy and free range eggs. The boyfriend couldn't stop picking off my plate. His maple sausage eggs Benny were delish but clearly I made the better selection. Their pastries and desserts looked amazing but due to their amazingly huge portions, we left quite a bit on our plates and could only eye the sweets. The place is a legend for a reason and we will be back every time we visit Victoria. read more

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Renessa M.

5 years ago

I feel like I would describe Johns place as going and hanging out at your favourite relatives house, the type that makes you feel comfortable and makes sure you leave feeling spoiled & stuffed! Every time we go we always feel so welcomed, cared for and have soo much fun. The servers love where they work and love the food and always make the whole experience soo special. I'm so tired of people going places for just another Instagram worthy breakfast spot... but if you want somewhere where the food is good, the people are great and the experience is fun then I'll recommend this place everytime ! read more

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John C.

Thx Renessa,…

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Michael S.

8 years ago

This place served a PERFECT brunch while in Victoria. Try the shakes especially the strawberries hence we ordered 2x The benedicts & the waffles were so goood. read more

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Cantin J.

Thx Michael, I love Eggs Benny as well.

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Julie M.

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If you LOVE breakfast, this IS the spot! Staff are delightful, Menu full of wonderfully surprising options. I had the Bat out of Hell , Sweet n savory cornbread n mushroom masala gravy on meatloaf .... sooooo good! Wanted to try something other than the usual pancakes and waffles. Glad I did!!! read more

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John C.

Thx Julie, sometime we have to try something out of the ordinary, so…

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Jeff D.

7 years ago

I ordered the meatloaf and oh my! I was drooling after just looking at the dish. Was disappointed that my wife kept picking at my plate but it was just that good. The I wasn't really expecting the food to be that good but when I saw that the spot was featured on "You Gotta Eat Here" I did just that and my family wasn't disappointed. We walked in and my family was instantly greeted at the door. It was also great that even though I was with my wife and three kids, the staff was very accommodating to the fact that we had a stroller for a newborn. The food was great and the service matched. Will we be back again? HELL YEAH!! read more

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Cantin J.

Hi Jeff, It makes me happy that you enjoyed John's Place. Please come…

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Trevor G.

3 years ago

Huevos Rancheros are the best I've had anywhere. Always a fun place for breakfast.

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John C.

Thank you Trevor, it's one of my favourites too!

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Jeanna M.

3 years ago

Amazing staff who are so fun and friendly! A staple in the Victoria breakfast / brunch scene! Food is always fantastic! Especially the eggs Benny!! read more

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John C.

Thx Jeanna, Truly appreciated. Just started our 39th year.

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ChilieHead V.

10 years ago

Brothers and sisters in chilies, this has been a good morning! Came into John's with a (I assumed fruitless) hankering for habañeros. Decided on the huevos rancheros and asked the very attentive server if they had anything spicy. She recommended sliced jalapeños (sigh) and I thought all was lost... But then she brought me a well-loved bottle of "special" hot sauce from her personal stash. Never heard of the brand but it was a suitably acceptable extract sauce. Not as hot as I would like but certainly yummy. This is a great little spot. Vegan, vegetarian and GF options available. Great coffee. Excellent and attentive service. I would come here again for sure. read more

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Anahita T.

8 years ago

It was such a nice experience for brunch ... in a rainy day I just found it out through Yelp and I am so happy to choose that .The ambiance was charming and the stuff were helpful and welcoming . read more

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Ingrid B.

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I am going to be redundant and echo what other people have said. Amazing breakfast. The hubby and I shared the John's Free Run and one pancake with the cream cheese syrup. Everything was delicious. And where has cream cheese syrup been all my life!?! read more

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Grace C.

12 years ago

Delicious food. Total comfort food, pastas, meatloaf, and random Thai dishes. Fish and chips and dumplings too. Something for everyone. The bottomless soup is a great option since their bread is free and served warm. You'll fill up for less than $8. oh and the dessert case out front is super tempting... Lemon meringue pie, anyone? read more

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Sheree Z.

9 years ago

Well worth the wait if you hit a line-up. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. We loved the busy diner decor, floor to ceiling with Hollywood posters and portraits. Food? Outstanding. Lots of it and so delicious. I had the avocado, bacon and Brie eggs Benedict. So creamy and good. But even with everything on my plate, I kept snagging a fried potato from his plate. So nicely seasoned. And his Bat out of Hell meatloaf smothered in mushroom gravy? Delicious. Parking might be a little tough, but meter parking on Sunday is free. read more

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John P.

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Our first time here. The line was out the door. I think it only took about 20 minutes to get a table. They have a full bar so we started our morning with beer and tequila sunrise. Locally brewed IPA was very good, the tequila sunrise was a bit weak. We decided to do the classic Eggs Benedict with the classic waffle. The cream cheese syrup is incredibly unique. The eggs on the eggs Benedict were cooked to perfection read more

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Linda N.

4 years ago

Snotty servers , rude owner . Would never return Entire dining experience a disaster . I would give it ZERO stars if such a category existed . read more

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John C.

Wow! I am the owner, John. I have been away on holidays for the last…

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Gashtasb B.

5 years ago

Excellent brake fast. Egg Benny are fabulous. Great quality, kind staff. Coffee can be improved.

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Hilary H.

4 years ago

Not sure what all the hype is about. Where do I begin? Firstly our server never introduced himself and we had assumed the lady serving beverages was our server. Then it took forever to get anyone's attention. One lady literally waved back at us saying "Hiiii my name is Deborah" while waltzing away...we were so confused (because by now Drinks Lady had indicated she's not our server and we had no clue who our server was). I still couldn't tell you who our server was because when he came to the table he didn't introduce himself but started his spiel without listening to anyone at the table. Fine, maybe it was busy and he couldn't hear us...but he was responding as though he could! We ordered a few dishes and they were only okay. The only decent dish was the eggs Benedict with salmon and asparagus. But the frittatas were both too salty and the Belgian waffle was not good. At the very end, when handed the terminal to pay, the server was nearby but not paying attention so I had to print out all the receipts etc myself. When asking for a pen to sign for the tip he insisted on taking the receipts back so he could tell me which one to sign...despite the fact that I had to print them out and therefore knew which was the customer copy (hint it's the one without a signature line). Overall between the okay food and confused, inattentive service, i wouldn't hurry back here again. read more

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John C.

I’m sorry to hear about you experience. That is not typical at John’s…

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Payton H.

4 years ago

A very typical breakfast place. Their signature caesar is just alright. It's usually very busy on weekends so if you don't want to wait it's not your best bet. But it's a good place to go for a very straight forward breakfast. read more

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John C.

Thx Payton. Real Food at Real Prices,

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Parvaneh A.

5 years ago

Egg benny was great. Everything fresh and tasty. Kind and helpful staff. Perhaps the coffee could improve. Overall very happy.

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Tia K.

14 years ago

My friend and I checked this place out after hearing about it on tv! They took reservations for breakfast so we were happy we didn't have to wait in line when we got there. They said they take a couple reservations every morning...so if you have somewhere to be and are worried about the line give them a call the day before! We of course both went for the eggs benedict. I got the salsa chorizo benny and it was sooo good. I was jealous of my friend's smoke salmon benedict thought because hers had the hollandaise and mine didn't have it :(. I tried some of hers though and it was really really good too. This place was very affordable, well worth the price. I wish I lived in Victoria so I could go back tomorrow. yum. read more

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Ryan W.

7 years ago

Been going here for years and I have not reviewed it? Well 5 stars is definitely not enough- 6 stars! Amazing service and friendly of course depending on the football team, kidding. Great food at anytime, my fav breakfast spot and the best homemade bread for stuffing ever! Top shelf bennies and pecan pie! You gotta eat here read more

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Cantin J.

Ryan, I want to personally thank you but want to add. We are closed…

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Stacy S.

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7 years ago

This is a Victoria treasure!! Having traveled for over 25 years, few restaurants stand out like John's Place. Rodney the host was absolutely the nicest, most hospitable soul ever. He became a friend during our breakfast stay. Kaytlyn an outstanding server. She took care of us and proudly told us of John's Place history. What a lovely encounter! Rodney guided me to the meatloaf breakfast and Kaytlyn guided my beautiful wife to the Eggs Benedict. WOW!!! The food was beyond amazing! The chefs brought the best. I even was able to speak with a Chef after our meal and like Rodney and Kaytlyn, he was an amazing human! My lovely wife and I couldn't leave Victoria without writing this glowing review! They are better than a 5 Star!! Next time we visit Victoria we'll be back! Bruce & Stacy read more

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John C.

Rodney has been with me over 30 years and Kaitlyn is one of new…

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Rita S.

8 years ago

This is a great place for brunch and so cosy The food is yummy: we had the pancake and omelette ana they were do delicious. The pumpkin latte was great. The people working there make place more awesome! It is definitely recommended. read more

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Cantin J.

Thank you so much.

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Shilpa P.

6 years ago

SUCH A BEAUTIFUL VIBE! I have tried their shawarma, burgers & smoothies, I would give it a 4/5, 4 mostly because I'm from Saudi Arabia and nothing can beat middle eastern food. BUT THIS PLACE IS DEF WORTH THE HYPE!! Try it out. read more

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Jay S.

4 years ago

Food was yummy and good service. We went on a busy day but the line moved quickly and we were well attended to. I ordered the catch 22 which came with a waffle and veggie benny - it was tasty but nothing extraordinary (except maybe the cream cheese syrup). read more

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John C.

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723 Pandora Avenue
Victoria, BC V8W 1N9
Canada
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(250) 389-0711
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http://johnsplace.ca

Hours

What time does John's Place open?

John's Place opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.John's Place opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does John's Place close?

John's Place closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does John's Place have catering options?

No, John's Place does not have catering options.

Does John's Place have a drive thru?

No, John's Place does not have a drive thru.

Does John's Place have a happy hour?

Yes, John's Place has a happy hour.

Does John's Place serve alcohol?

Yes, John's Place serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does John's Place allow dogs?

No, John's Place does not allow dogs.

Does John's Place have TVs?

No, John's Place does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does John's Place have bike parking?

Yes, John's Place has bike parking.

Does John's Place have outdoor seating?

No, John's Place does not have outdoor seating options.

Does John's Place have parking?

Yes, John's Place has parking options. Garage Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is John's Place wheelchair accessible?

Yes, John's Place is wheelchair accessible.

Does John's Place have free WiFi?

Yes, John's Place has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

We are a local hangout diner serving comfort food, made from scratch for the last 40 years. Open for breakfast and lunch.

History

Established in 1984.

We opened our doors in October 1984 and have built a steady clientele in Victoria. We were featured on the Food Network in January 2012, we all had a blast.

Meet the Business Owner: john c.

I was born in Windsor, Ontario and graduated from a two year cooking course in 1976. I won an opportunity to be part of the Canadian Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt, Germany in 1976 and the 1st ever Jewish Culinary Competition in Jerusalem in 1978. I have worked all over the world in hotels and restaurants but always had a dream to open my own place. In 1984, it happened.

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7 years ago

I haven't been to Victoria since I was little but I hear brunch is a total thing here so we had to try one of their more popular brunch places. I liked this place from the start with its busy walls full of art and posters, evoking an unspecified nostalgia. We went at noon on Good Friday and there was a 15 minute wait for 2 people which was really not bad considering some of the other brunch lines I've heard about. The service was very friendly. I ordered the odd couple, fried chicken/turkey (unsure, menu said turkey but server said chicken) with just the best waffle I've ever eaten. It was thick but also had the lightest texture. I also opted for the cream cheese syrup which I've never seen anywhere else and was absolutely delicious. There was more syrup than I needed for my food so I just ended up eating it. The eggs and included fruit were also great. I also got one of their drink specials, Mimi on the Beach, which was good, though tasted mostly like orange juice. read more

Jeramee W.

3 years ago

John's Place in Victoria, BC is an absolute gem! The pancakes were definitely the highlight of our breakfast - perfectly cooked and huge in size. The food was absolutely delicious and left us wanting more. But what really stood out was the exceptional service by the staff - they were beyond nice and made our dining experience truly memorable. If you're looking for a 5-star breakfast spot in Victoria, John's Place is the place to go! read more

Deborah B.

11 years ago

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M M.

7 years ago

I've been having wonderful meals at John's Place for over 30 years. Today's special of multigrain pancakes topped with hazelnuts, fresh blueberries and whipped cream was absolutely yummmmmy! Hope to see this on the Sunday brunch menu again soon. Served by the nicest waitress in town. Just awesome. read more

Ashley C.

11 years ago

A staple in the Victoria foodie scene. The food is delicious, the service is fun and the drinks are great. It is a fun place to take friends or family. You will have to wait if you go in on the weekend though. It is definitely worth checking out. read more

Caitlin B.

11 years ago

This place has absolutely excellent service and a really interesting, funky atmosphere. The food is fantastic, it's a really big hit and a popular place so it's almost always busy, but definitely worth a wait in a line up read more

Marco R.

7 years ago

Optimum service so smily! Excellent plates, generous. Paprika's potatoes are a must! Love the sauce with the Belgian waffle. Mix from maple sirup and French cream. Very good! Beautiful moment! read more

Emma W.

8 years ago

Diner type menu, nothing crazy over the top - I will say that all of their staff is amazing though, super fun and always smiling which adds great energy to the atmosphere! read more

Mary M.

10 years ago

Does not live up to the hype. There are so many better breakfast places in Victoria! Service is good but the food is overpriced and very meh. read more