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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed August 4, 2022

The food here is great. I've eaten many things off the menu and there is not one loser in the bunch. The service...the people are kind, hard working, and some greet you with a smile and even remember your name but there have been errors...in my orders numerous times. From missing the protein I ordered to no dressing on the feature salad, to not submitting my order to the kitchen 2Xs. I order take out so this is an issue. In one instance I called in and was told my order would take 10 to 15 minutes when I arrived my order had not been submitted and in that instance my order took 40 minutes to process other people who came in after I arrived to pick up were eating before I even received my order. Rather than a macro bowl My order was a salad with 2 poached eggs. Each person on the team blamed the other and one blamed me. There have been 5 incidents now in a total of 10 orders thats within the last 2 months. I encourage picnic too to look at their work flows, how they communicate with one another and suggest the following phrase: how can we put this right for you? I encourage customers to check their orders :) cheers.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 17, 2022

Funky decor, good menu. Both the Owen and the Weekender were really tasty, though the 'smashed potatoes' were just cooked potatoes without any smash in sight? Didn't love the single-use packaging when we ate on site - hopefully just a COVID thing.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed December 31, 2021

Small local eatery with the trendy kinds of offerings. Lattes come with those fancy designs. Staff was friendly and attentive. No complaints

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed April 4, 2021 via mobile

I’ve been eating at this restaurant for as many years as it has been open. More days than not grabbing lunch while at work. But also participating in their events and specials and hosting private staff parties. As a vegetarian I appreciate this restaurants sensibility...towards vegetarians and vegans. Their food is healthy tasty and very reasonably priced. The culture of this restaurant is something you will feel when you walk in. You will be welcomed. It will feel hip and comfortable. The service is friendly and personal. I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. It is a relaxed must try. Located conveniently in downtown Victoria, this restaurant will be accessible to most tourists. And if you were travelling by vehicle, lots of close by parking. And a fantastic outdoor seating area if the weather permits.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed November 2, 2019

Today I had the Breakfast burrito (made to V) with lime marinated tofu instead of the chorizo. Topped with the roasted salsa. There is always just enough pop in flavours to keep eating interesting. The consistency of the delivery of product WoW. I love the...vibe here. Every seat in the establishment is the best seat. Always fresh - at any hour I feel as though they have just opened for the day. The staff really work well together. It is an exceptional environment to be able to write reviews for TripAdvisor, media exchange, or just surfing. Free wifi!!! A solid choice for all of your caffeinated/non caffeinated bev’s. Ask about the kombucha. Flavours are always changing. I was directed here by my Lawyer - perfect for illuminating experts, as well as corporate.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed September 27, 2019

The best breakfast we have had in sooo long...and no 45 min line up. The best breakfast .So healthy and home made..they have awesome drinks as well that they make in house.

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed September 7, 2019

With just a few minutes before an important meeting, I stopped into Picnic Too to order a salad. This restaurant has a good reputation for healthy and interesting combinations of food and decent coffee. The greeting I received from the cashier/order taker at the front...of house was incomprehensibly reluctant to the point of rudeness. There is definitely an air of wannabe cool to the staff that is disconcerting and had I not been in a hurry I would have walked away. The macro bowl I ordered was fine enough but seemed to be trying too hard to be “interesting”. And the coffee I found a little acidic, but some people like it this way...All in all, a disappointing experience.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed June 3, 2019 via mobile

I work from home, I need to get out. I have succumbed to “city” life. For the past five years I have lived in the jungle. I have come to the island and am loving it. Two streets up. What a perfect spot to spend...some quality time. Great coffee, interesting kombucha flavours. Fizzy water on tap. The most amazing flavour combinations. The BLT. Banana bread skewers. Macro bowls. Music. Upscale casual. You queue to make your order. You choose your seat - spacious room with many shared table spaces. Kitchen items are brought out. There are two locations. I go several times a week. There are many specials and they are all my favourite.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed November 10, 2018 via mobile

I almost don’t want to share this review for risk of Picnic Too becoming too popular! Love this place, visit almost every time I come to Victoria.

Date of visit: November 2018
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Reviewed September 2, 2018

This is a nice spot for breakfast. In a town where long brunch line-ups are famous, Picnic Too, stands out. And not because it's not worth the wait. I love their breakfast salad and it is very reasonably priced. Good coffee too. (If you are...very picky about your poached egg cook, be prepared...)More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed August 18, 2018 via mobile

Great lunch. Fresh food. Very original too not what everybody served. Very tasty as well. In short, best lunch I had so far in Canada.

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed July 6, 2018

the food is good for sure, but the staff have their noses in the air. I thought it was me, but i talked to a store owner some 15 min. after i left the place, and she said "they dont listen and they are ,some...of them ,can really put me off".. i may go back for the good coffee and food, nice ambience and interesting customers, but i may say something to one of them next time.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed January 21, 2018 via mobile

I absolutely love this place...by far my favourite breakfast joint! There are no silly hour long lineups to wait in and the food is delicious.

Date of visit: January 2018
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Reviewed December 7, 2017

This is an unassuming restaurant that is easy to bypass. Fortunately, it caught our eye at lunchtime and we stepped inside. The decor is eclectic but the menu sounded great. The food was superb. We look forward to returning on our next visit to Victoria.

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed September 13, 2017 via mobile

Picnic Too has a great menu, both for breakfast and lunch. Unique and interesting food combinations (ie. poached eggs on greens with chopped bacon and goat cheese mixed in with lentils) provide a superb selection of flavourful and healthy tastes. A creative list of breakfast...options ease into an impressive selection of luncheon salads, soups and sandwiches. (Not to say one should pass up any of the fabulous selection of Empire donuts, cookies, muffins and other 'snacks'.) I am not a fan of heavily salted restaurant foods, so was really happy with the use of herbs and spices at Picnic Too. The Korean spicy soup and curried chicken salad we ordered were incredibly tasty without that heavy salted taste. Tempting daily specials. Casual; counter service; efficient and friendly staff. Highly recommend this popular cafe!More

Date of visit: September 2017
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Picnic Too is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4.5