Is there anything better than brunch?
At VictoriaNow, we take brunch very seriously, so rounding up the best spots in Victoria was no easy task! With so many restaurants, Victoria is bursting with flavour. Here are some suggestions for your next Sunday morning.
Jam Cafe
Address: 542 Herald Street
Satisfying comfort cravings, Jam Cafe is an all-day breakfast and lunch cafe featuring cozy southern comfort food like cornbread, buttermilk biscuits and fried chicken. The menu also includes a collection of family home style recipes that have been shared and passed down over generations – emphasizing the eatery’s history as a family-owned business.
Floyd's Diner
Address: 332 Menzies Street
With plates to impress the most adventurous foodies, Floyd’s Diner offers satisfying portions in a fun, friendly family-oriented atmosphere. If you dare to order a Mahoney (Floyd’s signature specialty), you can either pay the listed price, or flip a coin. Win, and Floyd’s Diner will pay for your meal! Or, if you lose, you’ll have to pay double the price of The Mahoney.
Nourish Kitchen & Cafe
Address: 225 Quebec Street
For the health-conscientious photo-op, Nourish Kitchen & Cafe is located in a charming 1888 heritage house. This local gem is a two-level home restaurant, cafe, culinary market and event space. The culinary team uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients to create healthy, soul-touching meals with quality meat dishes & vegan dishes alike.
The Ruby
Address: 642A Johnson Street
With a menu steeped in rhythm and lyrics, the Ruby serves up signature brunch classics side by side with their extensive vinyl collection. Seamlessly combining fine dining with a homestyle vibe, The Ruby is famous for their Breakfast Tacos, Duck Confit, Smoked Brisket and sweet/savoury waffles.
Blue Fox Cafe
Address: 101 – 919 Fort Street
A breakfast-lover’s heaven, The Blue Fox Cafe opened in 1991 as the first all-day breakfast spot in Victoria. Now known for their funky downtown West Coast eclectic, Blue Fox Cafe serves fresh homemade style food to a loyal, local clientele.
Bard and Banker
Address: 1022 Government Street
For a hearty brunch with a side of glamour, head to Bard and Banker. Opened in 1885 as the Bank of British Columbia, the building remained a bank until 1988, and eventually re-opened as Bard and Banker in 2008. Known for offering the Best Happy Hour in Victoria, Bard and Banker also makes an amazing brunch with a full service menu made from scratch and locally sourced when possible.
