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US$7 - US$12
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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All reviews brunch eggs benny french toast cornbread breakfast burrito great food and service mimosas lemon
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Reviewed June 10, 2023

Good service. We had lunch of a Bean Burrito and Santa Fe salad, both generous and tasty. I had been here the month before for egg dishes that were excellent as well with good coffee.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed November 28, 2022 via mobile

Fantastic service and food. Place was busy, but didn’t have to wait long for a table. Service was great, all staff were very attentive and the coffee was topped off numerous times. Lots of menu options, I had the San Diego Benny, so good!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 14, 2022 via mobile

Great spot for brunch. Menu is huge, including vegan options. Service is friendly and speedy. Restaurant is clean and spacious. Portions were large, which usually is a sign that the taste and quality are questionable, but not in this place! Both omelettes and pancakes with...peach were delish! Good central location in downtown Victoria. We will go again for sure.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed July 26, 2022

we were lucky to stay across the street from shine cafe, so we were able to get in as soon as it opened. great food, and i loved that they had just eggs for an egg substitute. a wonderful place to grab breakfast/brunch!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed July 13, 2022 via mobile

Took a chance when we walked by … so glad we did ! We were greeted warmly and were seated quickly. A great looking menu with lots of variety. We both had Eggs Benny - mine was the San Diego and my husbands was the...classic - both were very good ! Our server was attentive, warm and friendly :) Thank you for great food and service.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 7, 2022

Loved this place. Very local and very good food. The staff was great and the menu selection was excellent.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 10, 2022

Right across our holiday home. Great service. Good food. Good choices. What else is there to say?!!!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 5, 2022

Enjoyed our breakfast at the Shine Cafe. I had their 222 and the husband ordered their chorizo hash. It's cool that they had the mimosa + coffee combo for drinks which we enjoyed. Servings were huge and staff were great!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed March 17, 2022 via mobile

A well prepared, thoughtful and hearty breakfast. I had a breakfast burrito with corn bread. The service was good, the food was very satisfying, and the overall experience was very enjoyable.

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed January 21, 2022 via mobile

Two of us stopped by for nearly lunchtime meal and realized breakfast was still being served. Lemon French Toast was ordered and it was fantastic. Excellent service as well. I noticed a number patrons simply tapped on the window and were served outside. I assume...to look after these folks without the QR code? Brilliant! I like this place.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed November 15, 2021

The breakfast hash I had here was delicious! My partner had a vegan breakfast that she really enjoyed, too. Nice cozy atmosphere. Great service!

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed October 20, 2021

Staff were quite attentive and concerned about the small spider that was crawling along the wall by our table. The were going to catch it and take it outside but it crawled up to the ceiling and away from us. The breakfast good, but there...were a few too many hashbrowns.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed August 14, 2021

The lemon berry french toast and the eggs Benny with pesto hollandaise sauce…WOW! The food was some of the best food I have ever had. And the servers were extremely kind and wonderful. The wait wasn’t too long either. You have to have breakfast here...if you’re visiting Victoria!More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed August 3, 2021 via mobile

Delicious meal! Great service and friendly experience, thank you Katey! Line up outside is worth the wait. Eggs Benedict is def a staple

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed April 21, 2021

Shine Cafe on Fort street is a hidden gem with a sunny patio and plenty of distancing. This seems to be a locals favourite, offering lots of gluten free and vegan options! Get out and support local

Date of visit: April 2021
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SHINE CAFE, Vancouver Island - 1324 Blanshard St - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Shine Cafe offers takeaway services.

Shine Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4