A random hit to visit while waiting to go to airport this small restaurant was very bright with…read morelots of windows looking out over the yacht. Great prices for a nice variety of option as it appeared to cater a bit to retirees with boats. Well worth looking into when you're in Sidney area near the Victoria International Airport. I enjoyed a great salad meal; Sea Glass Nicoise Salad Very fresh ingredients with nice variety of fixings. The owner/manager was our server and she was nicely attentive as would be expected.

the location of this restaurant is beautiful- upon walking in we were greeted by attentive staff…read morewho got our party of 8 seated immediately. the waitress was also very patient with us when we were ordering so that was a plus. as for the food, we got the oysters which were on the smaller side, but still fresh. i got the curry dish which was comforting and had great flavor, but the only reason i gave this restaurant a 3 out of 5 stars is because the mussel appetizer and the the mussels in my curry tasted pretty much the same. my cousin ordered the poke bowl but couldn't finish it because she didn't like the flavor. still great food and definitely a place to come check out and dine!

This is cute little breakfast establishment on the main street in Sidney. There is plenty of free…read moreparking which is always a plus. They are following COVID policies and requested to see our Vaccination Passport and picture ID when we entered. Masks are required to enter and can be removed when at your table....pretty standard practice for all restaurants now. We opted for a booth and the staff quickly came by taking our coffee orders. Great that they regularly topped up our coffees. I ordered the Lumberjack and it did not disappoint. Two free range eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes and 3 pancakes. Eggs were cooked as requested and the sausage was exceptionally good. It was a lot of food and I came away very full and satisfied. Our server was pleasant and attentive...there was no issue with the service. It was a very positive breakfast experience and happy to recommend The Five & Dime if in Sidney and looking for breakfast.

Breakfast done right !!! 2 Eggs Benny, Eggs/Meat/Toast with 1/2 Waffle, 2 Latte and Berrylicious…read moreSmoothie; all done to perfection. Including tentative servers with a smile. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Made a quick pit stop to The Roost Farm Bakery & Vineyard…read more Tasting is $5.00/person for four 1oz pours or $15.00 for 3oz pours. Fee is waived with a purchase of a wine bottle. At least you can pick which wines you want to try. Wine bottles are $16.00 to $30.00. - Tasting ($5.00) - big red rooster, petillant naturel, highland bramble and sweet ginger. Best of the four was the pet-nat. Ginger port was decent. Did not like the big red rooster or the highland bramble (unrefined, rough, needed to be airated). Seems the older folk come here for the bistro's sandwiches. Wouldn't go out of the way to visit.

This is the second time we stopped here for breakfast on our way from Victoria Island to Vancouver…read more We ordered breakfast then picked up some bakery items for the ferry ride and trip to Vancouver. It's a cute little restaurant/bakery/store before catching the ferry to or from Vancouver. The smashed baked potatoes are crispy and nicely seasoned. They had gf bread to accompany my eggs and bacon. At the bakery we purchased a couple gf cookies and a couple of regular ones. The lemon gf cookie was delicious ~ soft and lemony.

A great coffee shop for quick bites before your ferry or just to start your day on the island…read more The place is 10' away from the ferry terminal and open quite early for people with early ferry ride. Their breakfast sandwich is fresh and delicious and they also have a tons of island food goods. They are known for their coffee and they also sells the coffee beans there. They do have sitting both inside and outdoor and if you have a dog, you could sit with your dog in their patio. They also have a small goat farm there that you can go see. The goats are cute and nice. We will definitely come back when visiting the island again.

Holy Moly this place is amazing! Their breakfast sandwiches are top notch. They look like a typical…read moresandwich in the window but let me tell you, the flavors pack a punch! The spinach and whipped feta egg sandwich was mind-blowing. I scarfed it down before I got a photo. Went back a few days later and they had a different selection. Got the egg sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella, and sun-dried tomato spread and it did not disappoint. Cute little shop to order to-go and friendly service- it's Canada, everyone is friendly eh.

We had about an hour to kill before we returned our rental car, so we stopped in for a quick bite…read more We were seated at a table and waited, while tables were cleared around us and orders taken. Our waitress came to the table, we told her we only had about 1/2 hour to eat, and we ordered a beer (bottled, they were our of draft beers) and one bowl of chowder. We waited. And waited . The beer arrived (very nice Kokanee lager). We drank the beer, and waited. We finally had to leave without the chowder. I don't know if it was tasty. Seriously: how long does it take to get a ladle, and pour the chowder into a bowl?

I'm updating my review to reflect on my 2nd visit to this establishment…read more I popped by on my way home and the special was the cod and chips for $19.99. I decided to give this a try and my god, it was bloody horrible. The batter was so heavy and soggy, the plate had tons of grease compiled into a puddle. There was very little cod inside the batter and their tartar sauce was just garlic mayo... Really really disappointing visit today. I don't see myself returning anytime soon because the food was just terrible. Kaley/Kacey, my servier, was a bundle of energy and lovely, I just wish she came to check up on me before you noticed I had thrown my napkin into my food as a sign I was done. Also, the Spitfire desperately needs a good clean, it's quite dirty on the inside and out. Original Review from October 2025. This place has been on my raider for awhile to try and since moving close to the establishment recently I decided to give it a try. The outside is nothing to write home about, neither is the inside... But I'm not coming here for the decor; I came for the food and my god did the food ever represent. I ordered the Philly Beef Dip and it was just delicious - every morsel of it. The service was lovely, I'm not sure why there are negative reviews saying otherwise. Ginny, my server, was attentive, kind and extremely helpful. I can't wait to go back and try theI Sunday roast dinner and more of their menu. It's a down-home cooked establishment and the food and service reflects this! Cheers to an amazing first visit!

Hands done the best place on Pender Island! I enjoyed several meals here and would come back just…read moreto eat here again. Please get the olives to start. An absolute must, served warm with a fragrant and flavourful olive oil. The olives are so simple yet the chef adds a ton of behind the scenes flavours (think, marinating in a bunch of complimentary flavours). I ordered the vegan and GF dal one night! Huge portions with fresh shaved vegetables and a generous serving of lentils. A hearty and comforting meal that packs a ton for protein. I was utterly stuffed for hours after this meal. Next night, I ordered the vegan and GF pizza (no fake cheese, just a ton of partnered vegetables, herbs, and pine nuts). I loved this dish. Again, huge servings and a ton of delicate touches. The roasted squash added such a lovely texture and the dill and pine nuts were an excellent choice. We also got the salad, which was anything but basic. Pine nuts and herbs and a sweet, savoury dressing. It was all super excellent. Thank you for making our island experience truly remarkable!

This is the best restaurant on the island. My husband and I was here for breakfast and had to come…read moreback for dinner. The service is excellent. Every bite was a work of art. I hope to stay in their airstream the next time we come back. I'm sure this place will end up in major food and wine magazines. It's top notch all the way. Very high class with a rustic camping vide all around.

Everyone has told us to Stop at Shirley Delicious and it did not disappoint. It's a great woodsy,…read moreartsy place to stop for food. The line can be long so be prepared. There is a QR code if you want to peruse the menu while waiting. We ordered two sandwiches and two soup & sandwiches. Unfortunately, one of the orders was incorrect but they were quick to remake the sandwich. All the food was great. We also grabbed. GF chocolate mint matcha treat that was awesome. This is a great place to stop when on Vancouver Island.

Easily one of the most popular spots on Vancouver Island…read more The sun peaked out in January and everyone and their mom visited Shirley Delicious Cafe. To be honest, I completely understand why. This cafe is a step above the rest. The inside is cozy, with a cabin-esque vibe and clear ceilings in their dining room for an indoor-outdoor feel. Despite the line of 20+ people, Shirley Delicious worked like a well oiled machine. Their menu included breakfast, lunch, and even a flight of soup (which I so desperately wanted). I ordered their date pastry, a hot caramel latte, and breakfast sandwich with avo. Each item was absolutely delicious. This is also a great location to shop for island goodies. Their storefront is filled with jams, sauces, metal working artwork, etc. Can't believe they can pack so much goodness into four little walls!

Wow! We had a really nice meal at The Empossible Eden Cafe! Super friendly staff and a cute cafe…read moreatmosphere! Jon had the salt creek scramble: cheddar cheese, spinach, tomato, zucchini, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. His scramble was delicious but it was placed on top of fried potatoes that didn't seem well seasoned. He had a choice of pancakes, French toast, fries or toast. He opted for their cinnamon roll pancake upgrade! OMG! This was the most AMAZING pancake I've ever tasted! All the yumminess of a cinnamon roll.... Butter, cinnamon and sugar swirled in an amazingly soft pancake batter! It looked and tasted simply DIVINE!!!! I ordered their Reuben sandwich. They were out of Swiss so I opted for pepper jack cheese. I had a choice of salad, fries or pasta, but I asked for fresh fruit and they were super nice to oblige. Jon's coffee was a bit sludgy. They really need to get an espresso machine. Their fake vanilla cappuccino machine is from 1980's gas stations! I CLEANED my plate. Not a thing left! So yummy! We even purchased their cinnamon roll to go! It too was super yummy the next day!

Great food, Friendly service…read more Excellent eggs Benedict, bagels made on site, cinnamon rolls