Best Brunch in Victoria
This list covers 20 highly rated brunch and breakfast spots in Victoria, based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. Most restaurants are located in the Downtown area, with others found in neighbourhoods like Harris Green, Fernwood, North Park, and James Bay. The price levels are mostly moderate, though there are several inexpensive options including Volta Victoria and Wonderffle Cafe. The ratings range from a high of 4.9 to a solid 4.5, with all places having at least 150 reviews for reliable feedback.
Volta Victoria holds the highest rating at 4.9 from 547 reviews, while OEB Breakfast Co. has the most reviews at 1299. John's Place Restaurant follows closely with 3587 reviews and a 4.6 rating. The list was compiled using a weighted rating to account for review volume, ensuring spots with fewer reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only establishments that were open for business at the time of data collection are included, providing current options for diners.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volta Victoria | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 547 | $ |
| 2 | Wonderffle Cafe | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 712 | $ |
| 3 | OEB Breakfast Co. | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,299 | $$ |
| 4 | John's Place Restaurant | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,587 | $$ |
| 5 | Blue Fox Cafe | Harris Green | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 2,796 | $$ |
| 6 | Shine Cafe | Fernwood | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 899 | $$ |
| 7 | JOIE French Café | North Park | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 417 | $ |
| 8 | Fuego Old Town Eatery | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 780 | $$ |
| 9 | Jam Cafe | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 3,205 | $$ |
| 10 | The VILLAGE Royal Oak | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 649 | $$ |
| 11 | The VILLAGE Estevan | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 617 | $$ |
| 12 | Spoons Diner | Burnside | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 2,444 | $$ |
| 13 | Heron Rock Bistro | James Bay | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,540 | $$ |
| 14 | The VILLAGE Torquay | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 504 | $$ |
| 15 | The Ruby on Douglas | Burnside | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,393 | $$ |
| 16 | The Ruby On Johnson | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,386 | $$ |
| 17 | Sunnyside Cafe | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 739 | $ |
| 18 | Big Swell - Westcoast Eatery | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 314 | $ |
| 19 | Thrive & Shine Bistro | Victoria | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 190 | $ |
| 20 | Wannawafel | Downtown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 270 | $ |
Volta Victoria
Volta Victoria is an inexpensive breakfast restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.9 from 547 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 14:00 several days a week. Reviewers often mention generous portions, panini, sandwiches, and items like the cheesesteak and monte cristo.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Wonderffle Cafe
Wonderffle Cafe is an inexpensive brunch spot in Downtown, with a 4.8 rating from 712 reviews. Its hours are generally 8:00 to 15:00. Reviewers frequently praise the waffles, matcha latte, chicken and waffles, and note the kind staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 08:00-15:00
- Tue 08:00-15:00
- Thu 08:00-15:00
- Fri 08:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
OEB Breakfast Co.
OEB Breakfast Co. is a moderate price brunch restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.7 from 1299 reviews. It opens daily at 7:00. Reviewers often highlight the welcoming staff, generous portions, and dishes like beef tallow hollandaise and lobster scramble.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
John's Place Restaurant
John's Place Restaurant is a moderate price Canadian restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 3587 reviews. It opens as early as 7:00 on weekdays. Reviewers frequently mention eggs benedict, meatloaf, hollandaise sauce, and the decor of memorabilia.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Blue Fox Cafe
Blue Fox Cafe is a moderate price restaurant in Harris Green, rated 4.6 from 2796 reviews. It is open from 8:00, closing at 14:00 or 15:00. Reviewers often note the wait time, large portions, and popular eggs benedict and french toast.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Shine Cafe
Shine Cafe is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Fernwood, rated 4.6 from 899 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 14:00 most days. Reviewers often mention eggs benedict, vegan options, hollandaise sauce, and gluten free choices.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 09:00-13:30
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
JOIE French Café
JOIE French Café is an inexpensive brunch restaurant in North Park, rated 4.7 from 417 reviews. It opens at 10:00. Reviewers frequently praise the crepes, French taste, patio, and items like savory crepes and Parisian Onion Soup.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-15:00
- Mon 10:00-15:00
- Thu 10:00-15:00
- Fri 10:00-15:00
- Sat 10:00-15:00
Fuego Old Town Eatery
Fuego Old Town Eatery is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 780 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 14:00 daily. The restaurant offers cocktails and coffee, but specific reviewer mentions are not listed in the data.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Jam Cafe
Jam Cafe is a moderate price cafe in Downtown, rated 4.5 from 3205 reviews. Hours are 8:00 to 14:00 or 15:00. Reviewers often mention the wait time, large portions, hash browns, chicken and waffles, and corn bread.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
The VILLAGE Royal Oak
The VILLAGE Royal Oak is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Victoria, rated 4.6 from 649 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 14:00. Reviewers frequently highlight eggs benedict, latkes, healthy food options, and the patio.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
The VILLAGE Estevan
The VILLAGE Estevan is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Victoria, rated 4.6 from 617 reviews. It opens at 8:00. Reviewers often mention eggs benedict, latkes, the patio, french toast, and Montreal smoked meat.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
Spoons Diner
Spoons Diner is a moderate price brunch restaurant in Burnside, rated 4.5 from 2444 reviews. It opens at 7:00 daily. Reviewers frequently praise the portions, Eggs Benedict and Hashbrowns, milkshakes, and trivia.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 07:00-15:00
Heron Rock Bistro
Heron Rock Bistro is a moderate price bistro in James Bay, rated 4.5 from 1540 reviews. It opens at 9:00, with later hours on weekends. Reviewers often mention happy hour, poutine, chicken and waffles benny, and live music.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Mon 09:00-21:00
- Tue 09:00-21:00
- Wed 09:00-21:00
- Thu 09:00-21:00
- Fri 09:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-22:00
The VILLAGE Torquay
The VILLAGE Torquay is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Victoria, rated 4.6 from 504 reviews. Hours are 8:00 to 14:00. Reviewers frequently note the patio, eggs benny, latkes, vegan options, and welcoming staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00
The Ruby on Douglas
The Ruby on Douglas is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Burnside, rated 4.5 from 1393 reviews. It opens at 7:00 on weekdays. Reviewers often mention portion size, duck confit and waffles, croissant, and the unique ping pong and vinyl records.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-14:00
- Tue 07:00-14:00
- Wed 07:00-14:00
- Thu 07:00-14:00
- Fri 07:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
The Ruby On Johnson
The Ruby On Johnson is a moderate price breakfast restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.5 from 1386 reviews. It opens at 7:00 on weekdays. Reviewers frequently highlight brisket, large portions, chicken and waffles, and live music.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-14:00
- Tue 07:00-14:00
- Wed 07:00-14:00
- Thu 07:00-14:00
- Fri 07:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Sunnyside Cafe
Sunnyside Cafe is an inexpensive cafe in Victoria, rated 4.5 from 739 reviews. It is open from 8:00 to 14:00 or 15:00. Reviewers often mention eggs benedict, hollandaise sauce, outdoor seating, hashbrowns, and waffles.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 08:00-14:00
- Tue 08:00-14:00
- Wed 08:00-14:00
- Thu 08:00-14:00
- Fri 08:00-14:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Big Swell - Westcoast Eatery
Big Swell - Westcoast Eatery is an inexpensive breakfast restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 314 reviews. It opens at 8:00 or 9:00. Reviewers frequently praise the bowls, kind staff, hollandaise sauce, and tater tots.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-14:00
- Mon 09:00-14:00
- Tue 09:00-14:00
- Wed 09:00-14:00
- Thu 09:00-14:00
- Fri 09:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00
- Sat 08:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00
Thrive & Shine Bistro
Thrive & Shine Bistro is an inexpensive breakfast restaurant in Victoria, rated 4.7 from 190 reviews. It opens at 7:00 or 8:00. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, wraps, outdoor seating, and items like the benny wrap and cubano.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-15:00
- Mon 07:00-15:00
- Tue 07:00-15:00
- Wed 07:00-15:00
- Thu 07:00-15:00
- Fri 07:00-15:00
- Sat 08:00-15:00
Wannawafel
Wannawafel is an inexpensive Belgian restaurant in Downtown, rated 4.6 from 270 reviews. It opens at 11:00. Reviewers frequently highlight the Belgian waffles, Liege waffles, outdoor seating, and fresh berry compote.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-16:30
- Thu 11:00-15:30
- Fri 11:00-15:30
- Sat 11:00-16:30
Tips before you go
- Most restaurants close by mid-afternoon, often between 14:00 and 15:00, so plan for a late morning or early lunch.
- Downtown Victoria has the highest concentration of brunch spots, but explore neighbourhoods like Fernwood and James Bay for variety.
- Price levels are mostly moderate, but inexpensive options like Volta Victoria and Wonderffle Cafe are available.
- Many places offer takeout and outdoor seating, as noted in their features, which is useful for flexible dining.
- Check specific hours, as some places like JOIE French Café open later at 10:00, and Big Swell has evening hours on weekends.
- For popular spots like Blue Fox Cafe and Jam Cafe, reviewers mention wait times, so consider arriving early.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only establishments with at least 150 reviews were considered for inclusion. Furthermore, the list includes only places that are currently open for business, based on the hours data provided.
Questions about brunch spots in Victoria
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
Volta Victoria has the highest rating on this list at 4.9 stars from 547 reviews. It is an inexpensive breakfast restaurant in Downtown. Reviewers often mention its large portions, panini, and sandwiches like the cheesesteak and monte cristo.
Are there good brunch options outside of Downtown Victoria?
Yes. This list includes highly rated spots in other neighbourhoods. For example, Shine Cafe is in Fernwood, Blue Fox Cafe is in Harris Green, and Heron Rock Bistro is in James Bay. Each has a rating of 4.5 or higher and hundreds of reviews, with Blue Fox having 2796.
Do these restaurants accommodate dietary restrictions?
Several places mention specific options in reviewer comments. Shine Cafe and The VILLAGE Torquay are noted for vegan and gluten free options. OEB Breakfast Co. reviewers mention gluten free waffles. It is best to check with the restaurant directly for full details on dietary accommodations.
What are the typical opening hours for brunch in Victoria?
Most brunch restaurants on this list open between 7:00 and 8:00 in the morning. They typically close in the early afternoon, often by 14:00 or 15:00. A few, like JOIE French Café, open later at 10:00. Heron Rock Bistro has evening hours, serving until 21:00 or 22:00.
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