Reviews of Sunnyside Cafe (Coffee Shop)

Dr. Nickolas J. Cherwinski

Nice little place in Esquimalt and the food was really good

Shawn Snobelen

Fantastic breakfast ! Get there early ! Very busy as there food is fantastic, very busy

courtney Adams

Very good benny's if in Esq a must try you will love this cozy place as I did many more Benny's to chose from

Karyn Taylor

Popular spot for good reason

Geoff Smart

This place is very small. Takes some time for the food. My toast came out burnt my hash browns were still hard and not fully cooked. The regulars push you out of the way to get to tables even tho you and your family are going to sit down at that table. The servers tell you I’ll get to you when I can and leave you hanging for drinks or coffee. The quality of food is ok I guess I’m not sure why people brag about this place I have been to way better places and half the price. And way better service. It’s a cool idea of a place so hands down to the owner. But it’s just not family friendly. Would I come back again? Honestly no I would not. You may have your opinion like I have mine. This is mine thank you.

NSDIVE

Great breakfast, great people, great service and great prices can't go wrong with Sunnyside.

Bob Edwards

Good service good food. But expensive.

Brian Ross

Amazing little place

Vincent Hinch

I enjoy a Ceasar drink once in awhile. To make a decent Ceasar requires an artist. I was so happy I ordered one here, it was perfectly crafted and delicious! It made the rest of my day and visit to Esquimalt so much better! Highly recommended!

Randal Harper

Not happy. Went wife my wife today to unwind after a grueling interview. Nice smile to greet us. Ordered my poached eggs medium. 1 came hard boiled. The other runny to the point of inedible My wife's eggs were the same. Ordered the Benny soft poached. Onehard boiled. The other medium to hard. I would of asked for a redo...but sadly...no quality check Sucks to pay and leave a tip before you eat Grilled tomatoes..terrible. As a suggestion..if your going to serve grilled tomatoes..slice that puppy in half and grill it like a bloody Englishman. Not these burger slices carved up for the lunch crowd As a long time resident in esquimalt, I try very hard to support all our local venues I think we will shy away from this in the future

Soren Hedberg

My fiance and I have been here several enjoyed. We decided to stop there today before we headed to Sandcut Beach. Our food took almost an hour which would have been ok but both our soups were cold. They were sent back and we waited almost 15 more minutes for reheted soup. We decided to leave as we wanted to start our journey. I went in and asked for my money back for the soup so we could be on our way. I was told at that point it was ready i explained we were wanting to go and was asked if we wanted it to go which i said was not an option as we would be out all day. She reluctantly returned my $5.25 ad said thank you. I said thank you as i turned around which i know she didn't hear because as I walked away she sarcasticly replied your welcome very rudely. I was a little irritated right until that point she could have said nothing but chose to let her frustrations out on a paying customer also because of your pay structure and our previous experiences there I tipped her 15% which I wish I would have asked for back I am disappointed and frustrated we originally came after seeing it on Chek and met the owner the 1st time we were there. I wouldn't recommend it after today.

Michelle Braden

I love their little outdoor patio, it's a quaint breakfast spot with great food. The Benny's have always been my favorite!

Andrew Thompson

Best eggs benny in town!

Sarah-Anne Lake

Wonderful place, good service and awesome smoke salmon Benny.????????????

C S

The new owners have kept the menu and the ambience. When mistakes happened, they rushed to make it right. It's become a weekly staple and a gathering place for the neighborhood. I've not yet been disappointed.

Peter Milne

We have had brunch all over greater Victoria area. Our friends and us are on a mission to try every breakfast / lunch place at least once. We have been at it for about 3 years (once per month). The food and menu selection from this tiny restaurant ranks up there with some of the best and more expensive places. It has seating for about 20 inside and a dozen outside. You order at the counter.

Dr. Carly Youlton

We enjoyed 2 breakfasts here over the weekend - had the Salmon Eggs Benny & Huevos Racheros the first time and the Breakfast Sandwich & Waffle Works today. Everything was delicious, very generous helpings, the fruit side is huge and very cozy. Fast and friendly service too and the coffee is great.

Rich Story

The best ever eggs benny????

Shine Hypnotherapy

Great food, great atmosphere. Very inclusive. And GREAT name ????

Kat Williams

Nice all day breakfast restaurant with several vegetarian options.

Kelly Grotenhuis

Great smoked salmon Benny

Kelcie Yaromy

I had a coffee while waiting on my order: the House Special of their Eggs Benny with a side of pan-fried potatoes. I still outside and waited for my order and the sun on a 85% stratus cloud-filled sky filled with optimism over the predicted weeklong rains...

Faye Mcbride

A cool little place to grab a great breakfast, the food was good and the coffee was great but no fill ups, not sure if that is extra or not. The music they had playing there was a nice mix of rock from various decades and was all good music.

Valerie MacNeil

Delicious pulled pork eggs benny

Amanda Bone

Best Benny's in Victoria for sure. So happy they are in esquimalt and close to home. Keep making delicious breakie!

haggus6756

Great coffee and staff

Genevieve Deschamps

Friendly staff, tasty brunch

David Mason

First time I've been to this cafe. I had the chicken sandwich with salad. I enjoyed it and it was filling for the price. My friends have been here before and got eggs benny. I would definitely say this place does a great job of breakfast items.

CC Houston

The food here is to cry for more, the best breakfast place in ESQ. ????

Brian E.B. Leslie

Great little place. Food is very good. Interior is small with only 3 tables inside and chairs along the glass window. A couple of tables are outside in the patio area. Menu is above the till. You order at the till and pay and they bring it to the table. There is an all day breakfast menu with waffles, eggs benny, traditional as well as breakfast sandwich. There is a choice of sides with most of the breakfast menu. There is a lunch menu but we didn't choose from it. Service is friendly and quick. Food is hot and tasty. Bennies are cooked to order, soft medium or hard. Sauce is good. Buenos eggs are nicely cooked. Choice of tortilla and opt-in for hot sauce. There's enough to satisfy the appetite. A definite go to again. Prices are reasons of as well.

Chris Carpenter

Didn't smell nice

Sam Kehler

Always delicious and decent portions.

Shawn DeWolfe

Great food. Good value. The location is small so it fills up fast.

Mariya Khoroshun

Amazing local cafe, got the lunch sandwich and soup combo, all the ingredients were fresh and delicious

Boat Master

What a fantastic place! Cozy, clean friendly, and THE BEST breakie around! A huge thank you to the welcoming inclusive community of Sunnyside Cafe, what a lovely morning! Its business like this that are truly the essence of our town ???? ✌???? thanks again! Will 100% be back , bringing grandpa next time!!

Tanya Ross

It’s not small. It’s intimate, and I like it. The benny’s are among the best in Victoria. I agree with others that the waffles are fantastic. I recommend giving the Huevos Rancheros a try also. Soooooo good!!! Can’t go wrong with the coffee here either. The staff are cool peeps too! Keep up the great work!

Glyn Morris

Went there today for the first time after following them on Instagram: I was happy I went. Menu has many options and also carbless options. Food was fresh and filling. Not fancy but awesome comfort food made with love. Soup was delicious too! Service was good. Place was kinda cold because door was left open I assume to let out the steam from cooking but overall I enjoyed it and want to return.

Perry Johnson

Disappointing food. Poor food quality with high prices. Good reviews from friends so I expected to like it. Won't go back.

Anita Baker

Had omelette and hashbrowns, was so delicious and not greasy at all!!!

Teressa Kathleen

I love their ‘little egger’ wraps, and my friends love their bennies.

Zsofin Sheehy

The space this cafe is based in is extremely small. They don't have a "proper" kitchen to cook in It is very busy for a Sunday brunch so anticipate waiting. Having said that,the food was AMAZING and very worth the wait!!!

Raven Wyntre-Clarkson

Food has been consistently excellent and seasoned perfectly. Staff are very friendly and knowledgable.

Matt T

Super tasty. Great service.

Kala McKenzie

Great food and excellent staff!

Vanessa Pattison

Mind Blown

Kyle Deveau

YUMMY

Juliana McCorison

The food was SO good. I had the hash and it was delicious. And gluten free.

Melissa Hull

Excellent dishes made from high-quality ingredients (very generous portions too) and the owners are very down-to-earth!

Michael Moores

Great place for a quick, delicious breakfast.

Cher Hutchinson

Great breakfast.. coffee was good. Service was friendly..Staff came around offering more coffee frequently. Staff seem to enjoy their job. I will eat there again.

Mark Bell

My go-to place for eggs benny. Awesome food and super friendly staff.

Phil Way

Coffee is now mediocre and bacon is not so good.

Brendan Mcloughlin

Always had great experiences, good for take out too!

Mike Bramwell

Great food, great people, but the owners! Oh man, in an industry that thrives on low-paid employees, Sunnyside bucks that and treats the staff like gold. Very heartening to see

Ray Powell

A hidden jem! Best breakfast you will find here on Vancouver Island!

Debbie Rorke

Great place, atmosphere, and food. Can sit outside, inside booth or at the bar looking out window. House Benny was delicious.

Ben “Silence” Embleton

Yummiest eggs Benny. Great place for our monthly breakfast meet up!

Batty Roy

I ate the best Eggs Benny of my life. So delicious and a flavorful experience that unfolded over my palate. Amazing!

Barbara Soutar

The service is great! The food is delicious!

TW Twohundred

Pretty decent breakfast fare. Waffles weren’t the best but I’ll give it another go just to see if my opinion changes.

Sharon Delaney

Friendly prompt professional and yummy!

Veronica Greer

As per usual, we had a wonderful breakfast. It can get busy in this cozy spot so showing up with a crowd (7) isn’t always going to work. But we sat outside and enjoyed our Benny’s and scrambles. I love the staff.

Anne Sylwester

Definitely my favourite breakfast spot in Victoria. Weekends tend to be busier but the food is well worth the wait :) highly recommend!

Brent Vermette

So good Highly recommended, all day breakfast!

Troy Grant

It's not bad. The food was tasty, but lukewarm. It's counter service, which I prefer because then I don't have to wait for a bill. The staff was friendly and attentive. The lukewarm food really dampened my experience.

Jacob Tamman

my dad didnt complain and thats a win in my books

richard mckenster

Hi. The food is great. Staff are nice. We go every Friday. And it's enjoyable.Love Curtis and Colin.

Emily Erdmann

Great staff, service and delicious food!!

Rachael Green

I'm really not one to write negative reviews. The atmosphere of the place is nice and the people behind the counter are lovely. However charming the first impression is, my partner and I were both served potatoes that I could see were under boiled from 15 feet away. Not a case of how I like my potatoes, I'm not a picky eater however I like them cooked. Everything else was extremely meh. Unfortunately it's obvious the person cooking the food didn't try it to see if it was good / cooked. Also making us pay at the front and seat ourselves for a $42 (meh at best) breakfast is really not great. Would definitely go to Floyd's for the money

Wifey R

Stopped by here looking for a local restaurant for breakfast after an early morning work shift. Sunnyside did not disappoint, fantastic breakfast!

ken rosadiuk

Great food but not many tables

Jackie Kenzie

Always so yummy. Try the house sausage.

Eddy Cliffe

We were downtown, looking to support non invasive businesses. None.... so I looked on bc businesses against health pass, and found sunnyside.... The staff and the food were equally amazing, great menu selection, attentive server, total team effort in making sure all the guests were happy.... I had the house Benny..... Omg..... Go try their unique twist on such a classic dish...... Never would I ever thought to use that on a Benny..... What did they use, go and find out for yourself, cuz it's delish, and I will drive out there and eat then go down to the waterfront (nearby) for a little after brunch stroll again.

Santiago Alvarez

This place is my lifeblood never had a better eggs Benni anywhere.

Tammy Griffin

Great service. Vegan options, great selection of freshly made food, perfectly ripe avocado, free coffee refills, perfect portions.

Nikki

Fast service, generous servings, fresh food. A favorite when we come to town.

Yannick Stevens

Veg benny with spinach is awesome!

Warren Skaalrud

The women here fired a friendly, hardworking FATHER who was supporting his family, after using him for the summer... with reasons so flaky it makes me consider calling the labor board, something about human rights, perhaps. Now as a mother of two small children (on maternity leave) I get to worry about going back to work early, to make ends meet. Thanks ladies, really considerate! I used to bring my own family or visiting relatives to eat and help support that little business, one of the workers with tats and blonde hair, has a really negative attitude. Like seriously lady we`re paying costumers, I don`t have to pay 10$ for breakfast with an attitude, we can go literally ANYWHERE. Also, here`s a tip, USE PROPER COOLERS! the police are on to you, must have been a health inspector complaint. I for one can appreciate you giving him the opportunity to do something better.

bh macpherson

Everything is so good

Miranda McCullagh

As I sit here in the late day sun contemplating my nutritious and delicious vegetarian needs, I am inspired by how easy it is to accommodate my lifestyle and my desires at this wonderful establishment! For realzeez!

Phil Camfferman

They have the two things I love most. The food is great and the people are awesome. Definitely go here.

Steve Krieger

Worth the wait

Fiona Anderson

Wonderful food and the staff are always amazing!

Jared R.

Awesome breakfast

S Bishop

Great food! Definitely one of my main breakfast places

Richard Charlebois

Tried it for the first time today, had a delicious Benny with equally delicious coffee. Reasonably priced and a very unique hollandaise sauce...I will be back!

Eric (Eric Joe)

The Sunnyside patio is one of Victoria's best kept secrets. Quick and friendly service (counter service means you don't need to wait to order or pay!), comfortable "regulars" vibe, and an awesome menu. It's cozy, kid friendly and laid back. My new go-to!

Nadia Kali

Amazing food and atmosphere

GREECE Food

Breakfast burrito and fried tomatoes. Can't be beat in Victoria.

Richard Pattee

Yummy! Great food, relaxed atmosphere, good cofree!

Deborah Price

The best Benny' s in the Victoria area.

Ron Griffith

Best hot chocolate ever make sure to get the whipped cream

erronious lace

great food as always. end up disappointed at end to discover hair in the omelette. should have offered a voucher for next visit.

Colin Pye

Great food and loved the gelato (even in this cold rainy weather!)

Kristine Gretzinger

Consistently great bennys. You'll have a wait if they're busy but it's worth it.

Hillary Thow

Great food

T R

Wife's go to restaurant in Esquimalt. Main food good, especially eggs Benedict but potatoes often firm

Hazel Meredith

I always get amazing service and tasty foods! Thanks for being awesome! Seriously tho, this place makes me want to move from Halifax to Victoria :)

Gary Eakins

Sunnyside is a fantastic spot with awesome staff and delicious breakfast/brunch/lunch.

Heather Johnson

The food is nothing special, just middle of the road but with not too many options or any options in Esquimalt, if you’re not looking for anything fancy it’s Ok.

Melissa Lavoie

Absolutely the best breakfast and service in town. HANDS DOWN! We love what you do for the community and we appreciate you!

Ryan

My fiance and I enjoyed an excellent breakfast. The food was prepared with great care and the flavours were great! My favourite were the potatoes! VERY cute cafe! A gem in the neighbourhood!

colin Spivey

Gone a few dozen times and only had one bad experience, that's a good track record in my book.

Paula

Busy little joint on the weekend, good spot for a a delicious breakfast. Has huevos Rancheros and they knocked my socks off. Lots of healthy options and plenty of variety! Just wish the coffee was a bit better, otherwise it would be 5 stars. Must try!

Doug Stone

Wait times during busy hours are about an hour for food here. It's decent enough food but nothing to get excited about.

Kevin Fung

Amazing food!! Busy place so get there early!

Constantinos Blachuras

Besides the fact they treat every person with dignity and respect. They offer a super delicious home cooked breakfast for a great price and serving size. Thank you for making my family feel equal!

Adam Checketts

Delicious organic food with an extensive menu, great service and friendly staff.

Adam Myhill

Favorite breakfast place in Esquimalt!! Fills up fast!

k Christman

This place has something for everyone. Great vegetarian and vegan options. Incredible bennies!

Stella M

Great little breakfast nook in Esquimalt.

XspunturboX

I had the eggs benedict on a waffle. It was incredible.

Marvin Eng

Really great breakfast!

Matthew Jack

One of my favorite places for breakfast or lunch!

Donna

Pretty quaint cute little spot. mediterranean Egg Bennie's are amazing. Only complaint is if you order a soft poached egg it's gonna be served to you medium or hard poached...

Unicorneyelasers

Awesome Saxe Pointe Benny!

Bonni V.M.H. Thomas

Nice place, great food, great service. Try the waffle Benny if you like sugar.

Rob hargreaves

Great spot for breakfast

Sylvia Oertel

Lovely good and lovely staff.... Recommended for breakfast as that what we had.

Antoniette Yap

Almost 30 bucks but was really good well worth every dollar

Helen Edley

Stopped here for a quick breakfast, the admirals benny was spot on. Definatly will be back

Ross Lauderdale

Always great food!

Brandon Bourne

i bring my teenager there for breakfast. its hard to find a place he likes to eat. but we enjoy the food there. the cooks do an amazing job for working in a small kitchen. love the lox and bagle and the hashbrowns

Jolene

it's just OK the we went twice and I don't like the place. I think the seating is awkward and they got our order wrong like three times and last time we went there my English muffin was on the extra toasty side. never going there again. but that won't stop my partner from going ???? which is fine it just won't be with me.

Wetcoast Woman

What a pleasant surprise this was. The food was good, the service great, and prices fair. The only downside is this cafe is far better than the location provides for, so there can be quite a wait, or you may have to take your food to go. I will definitely be going back.

Darryl-Del Horrill

pricey but good

MaKenzie

Great little cafe in Esquimalt. Outdoor seating and licensed as well.

Bill Kempthorne

Great food, great owners and love that it’s so close to home! Support small business!

Bob Joseph

Lots of really delicious food and good size portions.

CoreyHowe63

Best breakfast after aquafit at Esquimalt pool

Mark Dunn

Absolutely the worst hollandaise sauce I've ever had. It didn't even taste like hollandaise and it was oddly white.

Callum Elsdon

Awesome food!!!!!!!

Tomas Rama

The staff will make you whatever you want as long as they have the ingredients.

Tim Nolan

Best chorizo I’ve had in a long time. Very friendly staff. Excellent experience. Definitely will be back

Laura Kew

Small but big on service and great food!

Jay Watts

Very good food and friendly staff. A friend showed me this place and I'm hooked.

Cliff Wettlaufer

Very good breakfast. Highly recommend the waffle and any eggs benny's. Kid friendly.

Jim Woo

Great bennies

Richard Bailey

Amazing food, but limited seating !

Nick McGeachie

Great little cafe in Esquimalt BC. Friendly staff, great food and coffee with bonus points for a large washroom with change table.

Daniel Donaldson

I love the food here but that staff really make the difference! I recommend the Cheese Louise !

Roberto Perez

Great food and friendly owners and staff, food is never disappointing.

Kenton Heidel

Awesome food, service, prices

Lisa Coquitlam

Ooooeeee bud! My partner and I adore this little breaky/brunch place. It's super small inside so there's a potential wait but we literally dont even care! Plus there's a sunny patio out front! Yummy vegetarian options and Benny's galore!

Phil s

First time and was highly recommended by friends, I see why

Kelly Michelle

Eggs benny's are so delicious. The food and staff are terrific!

zach snow

The best place to get breakfast in Esquimalt! One eggs Benedict in Victoria.

Rhonda Hilton

Best bennys around

Michael Fung

Nice size serving. Great fresh, tasty food. Fast friendly staff.

Greg Arbouw

Best brunch place in Esquimalt.

Frederick Pye

BEST BREAKFAST IN VICTORIA! I cannot say enough great things about this place. As an Eggs Benedict lover, I have high standards. I have tried hundreds of Eggs Benny's (over the years), and the Sunnyside is (without question) one of the best places to go for just that. The 'House Benny' is my personal favourite (crumbled spicy chorizo sausage, avocado and cheddar). Their cheesy hollandaise hash is also a fantastic side, for those feeling extra famished. Their hollandaise sauce is also something from heaven. The staff are friendly and attentive, the patio gets great sun (and shade), and the food is to die for!

Sam Deakin

Very cozy and friendly atmosphere! The staff are lovely and the food is amazing. The cooks do a great job with a tiny kitchen and only a few hot plates. Serious contenders for best breakfast in Victoria!!

Cindy Ignacz

Béat eggs benedict ever!

Shannon Terleski

The best bennies anywhere! I compare all to this one. My favorite is the Cairn Park--- brie, tomato, bacon. Yummy! Just go and see for yourself!

Kevin House

Food is awesome. Cesar was not one of the best I've had. But still a nice place for breakfast. Thanks to all the staff . great place.

Jessica Hodge

Awesome little place, good service. Great food

Cory Garren

My favorite breakfast place in the whole city

Russ Gillbanks

Great brunch place. Friendly staff. Yum!

Tyrel Mckinley

Staff and food were great, my wife agrees they have the best eggs Benny and the burger and fries I got were really good also. Cute little diner with a good atmosphere and good price.

Troy Bacon

Best bennys in town! Sunnyside has such a great atmosphere, wonderful staff and amazing food! It's only 10 minutes from the blue bridge!!

Janet Delgatty

Portions were huge, the coffee was good and it's a nice place to sit outside on a nice day if you can get a table. I don't order eggs Benedict very often and found I really enjoyed their hollandaise sauce here the best, will definitely revisit.

Mike

Everyone should order the Bucaneer Benny with Cheesy Hollandaise hashbrowns!

Emma Cunnin

Breakfast sandwich is unreal

Thomas Thomas

Wife and I stopped in last minute for brunch. Certainly not disappointed in anything here. Very customer focused and the food was amazing. This is a must for anyone who is hungry for a great tasting meal. Well worth it!

Destiny Edwards

Excellent little breakfast joint. A hidden jem in Esquimalt.

Josh Bilyk

I've been hearing about this place for the longest time and finely able to go. Food was spectacular and Brendan & Co were awesome. I love treasures like this place!! Coincidentally, also ran into a good friend there.

DJ Zang

great waffles

Chris Gaudet

Good food good folks

Dallas Devam

Great people serving a dish of freedom! They do not discriminate and support freedoms others take for granted.

Ken Neil

Always a great place to eat ????????

Robert Dening

The best little cafe experience. Great soup and sandwich stop.

Caitlin Pierce

Excellent food! Everything is fresh and local.

Rick Spadafora

Food was fantastic! Tiny place so it fills up quickly. Prices are quite reasonable.

Chelsey Blanc

Good food but small place

Stephan Butler

Delicious food, friendly staff. will go back

Marlene Olsen

Very delicious and great service! Try the eggs Benedict!!

Jessica Aristizabal Cairasco

Great service!! Great food!! Great place!!

Ian Cudmore

They have the best eggs benny's in esquimalt. Love the lox one

Dragon Krux

Good food. Im a breakfast all day fan. Friendly attentive staff.

jessica barry

AMAZING! No discrimination, no vax pass. Everyone is welcome. Amazing food, great service and happy smiling people.

Karrilynn McWilliam

Unbelievable food and exceptional service. I wish there was a six star rating!! The burritos are off the chain. Best breakfast place in Victoria, just kidding the world. <3

Justine Semmens

Fantastic breakfast and great patio!

Cherstene R

Awesome esquimalt spot. Solid food.

Adam Brethour

Excellent

Martin Sundstrom

Talk about down to earth. People are great. The food is even better ????

Jason Tice

I love it here. My favourite local stop. The owner and staff are the friendliest

Chris Ellsay

This a great cafe!! Excellent food in a casual environment with a little texmex and bennies for breakfast.

DeeAnn Lemire

There breakfast menu is awesome. The eggs beny was great.

Jalo Kuiper

Very delicious breakfast. The huevos rancheros is yummy. Great service as well. My coffee was never empty.

Jaclyn Poot

Excellent service, excellent coffee, decent selection and most importantly: delicious food! First time I stopped in back in 2017, I knew that it was my be favourite restaurant. Even through the dark days of "less than adequate" wake, they've turned the tables and found a batter that serves their restaurant justice! So glad I never have up on them. Phenomenal!

Justin Hiscox

The food was okay, I prefer a toasred English muffin in my bennies. My main issue was they did not ask anyone for contact info, clearly breaking covid rules. Makes you wonder what other rules are not followed!

LOSTnTransit

Delicious food with lots of vegetarian options and choices for kids as well! Very kind and helpful staff. A great place to eat or for takeaway!

Anthony Yaseyko

Great restaurant, yummy food, nice staff! We enjoyed an afternoon lunch, my wife had their waffles with fruit compote, and I had their mushroom bacon burger with hash browns. The food came out quick for as busy as they were, very delicious food! I recommend anyone in the area to give this amazing restaurant a try.

Sarah Lett

Loved the atmosphere and the food was great

Lawrence mack

This place was recommended to me and didn't disappoint! Although I don't live on the island, next time I'm out that way I will definitely be going back!

Amber Angel

I look forward to going to Sunnyside Cafe and enjoy the outdoor tables, welcoming staff and good food. I keep having the little egger because it hits the spot for me, it's a giant egg mcmuffin in my mind.! I like being able to look right into the kitchen where food is prepared because it makes it feel like like home. See you soon Steph! Good grub, nice people!

JOY

Hands down the best breakfast spot in Esquimalt! I've returned many times and have always had great service with delicious food!

Johanna Palmer

Really local vibe. Great place to grab a coffee.

Donna Van Isle Silver Fox

Went for breakfast, it us a small place so expect to wait for a seat. The hashbrowns and eggs were good. The hollandaise sauce had a very strong flavor and they used so much on the eggs Benedict that you really couldn't taste much else. My girlfriend got the breakfast hash and again it had do much hollandaise that the rest of the flavors were lost.

Kali Dawn

(Translated) Excellent ranch eggs! (Original) Excellent huevos rancheros!

Cameron Tabrizi

I went here to Sunnyside Cafe for my third visit to this restaurant in the last several months. Once again, it was a great breakfast (huevos rancheros). The young lady behind the counter was very friendly and got my coffee & breakfast ready very quickly. The price was reasonable, and my coffee refill was given without any prompting on my part. I was the first customer in at 8am, but by the time I left at 9am the cafe was mostly full - it is popular!

Julia R.

Best breakfast. Sunnyside Benny.

Heather Brekelmans

Super cute cafe, fast and friendly service.

Sheila Simpson

Best eggs benny I've ever had. If you haven't visited this little gem you are missing out on something very special.

Ghandi Clandfield

Great for weekend brunch with family, friends or even by yourself they accommodate for everyone including dogs...

Jon Woodland

Great taste but pahlease, less grease.

Calvin Lee Tripp

My new favourite breakfast joint. Go for the bennies and come back for the sangies. Stay amazing.

Vic Clement

Always a great place to go with friends. Food great and staff always friendly. Highly recommend!!!! ????

Tami Gilmore

Cute place. My hashbrowns were a little undercooked but other than that, good food and cute patio

Kelley Rooney

Great breakfast spot large portions and very tasty.

Adriel Baker

Delicious Benny's! Tasted the under the sea bunny and it was so tasteful! Also try their after eight mocha!

Leah Howard

I have never found a better place to enjoy eggs benny! What a great place to have breakfast, read a paper, and enjoy a good coffee. Outstanding hosts, and the breakfast is outstanding every time.

Natalie Wong

Came on a Sunday morning and managed to get an outdoor table without waiting. You have to go in to order and they bring the food to you. The staff are friendly and efficient. The food is fresh and delicious (breakfast sandwich and cheesy hollandaise hash) for average pricing.

Terri Webb

Small place but nevertheless great for families. Brought my stroller in not knowing how small it was but nobody minded, only got coffee but they kept topping it up for free, the real change table was a really nice touch. Friendly staff even though I was kinda in the way/not spending very much. Would definitely go back (and order food lol).

Melissa Wight

The best food, atmosphere, and people. I love their food and the local feel. They also have gluten-free options. Highly recommended!

Gena Cooley-McGibbon

Wonderful place, delicious breakfast we will definitely be back.

Tracey Sutcliffe

Club house sandwich was really good and bacon corn chowder delicious!

JimEhBC

Always delicious, friendly and accommodating. I love Sunnyside ❤️

Lianne Lynch

Nice casual and snug, food is good, lots of veggie options

mckala simpson

Not bad at all!!

Alex Treharne

Awesome breakfast

Alex

Great bennys. I like that they offer a selection of sides. I've never tried lunch items but have always been happy with their breakfasts.

aaron shanda krupnik

Great staff friendly good food sat down inside was great .

Andrew Pang

It's a bit pricy, but the breakfast meals are top notch here. The eggs and sauce were deliciously soft and rich, and the potatoes were well cooked. The small seating area makes it harder to arrange for large groups, however.

Linda Burbidge

My poached eggs are always cooked to perfection which is essential for a flood eggs Benedict. They also make delicious soups (homemade daily).

John Kennedy

Love the eggs Benedict here.

john smith

Great vegetarian options. Tastes wonderful. A little small, but cozy.

Mellissa Sabbas

Lovely food and patio to sit with my pooch... even if he has to sit on the other side of the fence. That's a space thing otherwise he'd be under foot.

Caroline larocque

Can get busy very quick, but for good reason of course. Excellent food, great coffee and a wonderful atmosphere. Joyful staff that are always present here.

Jim S

Great food and service. Unpretentiously casual. Very tolerant of children without the family restaurant vibe.

Jonathan Degner

The best benny ever! Always fresh scrumptious food, great coffee and friendly service. A range of breakfast and lunch items all hand made goodness. Inside and outside seating, too!

Justin Bombardier

Food is good

Ela

We come here every week! The hollandaise sauce is the best thing ever!

Nathan Robertson

Fabulous!

Michelle Reynaud

We go every Saturday morning and have the best breakfast. Always delicious and friendly service.

Adam

Great food and even better service. I appreciate the friendly staff that respect our rights and freedoms. We definitely need more businesses like Sunnyside Cafe in this city! I got the omelette with homemade chorizo and bacon, highly recommend if you're an omelette fan!

Deb Irving

Hands down and by far the best eggs benny I have ever had, ever.

Sarah McEwan

The food and service are ridiculously amazing. We order from the office across the street, head over in 10 mins, pay and pick up our lunch and head back to work. My favourite days are when we can sit on the patio and people watch though. It's a wonderful place to de-stress and relax while enjoying a great meal and good company.

Matt Cadieux

Best eggs benny on the planet! If this cafe is not on your bucket list....it should be!

Janet Parrett

Waiting for our food while people that came after us were served first, we waited 65 min. Food was good but not worth the wait I think they forgot about us even though I went in 3x

Mark Johnson

Awesome spot for breakfast and to launch on a Cannonball 2021 ride.

Curtis Evans

Good waffles... need a real maple syrup option tho!

Jared Hohnsbehn

Excellent breakfast just a bit busy

Gail Berg

Breakfast are so good, good portions of tasty food. Just as it should be.

Cam Slack

It was good but it definitely wasn’t great. The flavours are there but it’s a small kitchen n I get not being able to keep everything hot is probably a challenge. The hollandaise sauce was room temp, n hash browns weren’t brown or warm, they were just lightly fried on certain sides. I’ll definitely give this place another try though on a less busier day.

Leroy HopWo

It is a great community eatery.

Robert Peters

Great food

Jenn Langejan

Always welcomeing and friendly. Good food fast service. Accessible entrance but washroom is not accessible

Jaymie Chudiak

Awesome eggs Benedict, the place is small so there is often a wait but it's worth it. Do yourself a favour and get some eggs Benny and a cesar, breakfast of champions.

Natalie Kelt

The waffles were excellent. You get quite a bit of whipping cream and fruit compote, well worth the extra $2. My husband had the eggs Benny and enjoyed it. We were disappointed with the lattes though.

Laura Horstman

Wonderful breakfast delicious hollandaise sauce. Good coffee as well.will be a return customer for sure.

Cote Galenza

This place is amazing!! Great staff that is friendly and always smiling and food is incredible! Inside is small but has lots of great outdoor seating and that’s what we prefer anyways. Hollandaise sauce is wicked awesome and definitely worth a try on any dish you get :) enjoy! Your taste buds and stomach will be grateful you ate there.

Alexander Robb

Maybe the best place to get Eggs Benedict in Victoria. They've got a unique Hollandaise sauce that's more like a Bernaise, and really adds to the flavor of a traditional Bennie. All Bennie lovers must give Sunnyside a try, I've never had a Bennie like it anywhere else.

Shawn Decoteau

The food @ sunnyside simply awesome -- the best benny's anywhere --

Ron Sleen

Excellent Savory food, some say its a bit pricy..They have awesome menu Great cooks, awesome clean environment,, Their worth the price and recommended to all good people

Ronald Miclat

The food took a while but the taste was good, I liked the breakfast. But paying over $8 for a beer? That's insane, I never payed for a single beer that expensive ever.

Barb Maisonneuve

Hands down my favorite new breakfast place. Best Eggs Benedict, omlette and hashbrowns we've had on the island.

Rebekah Wirch

Awesome food and really nice people

Randy Mar

Forst time here. I had the Cairn Park benny. It had bacon, grilled tomato and brie. The hollandaise sause was made from scratch, eggs were cooked exactly perfect (soft). The best benny ever. The service was most excellent and fast. This is a definate come back place.

Jennifer Labiuk

Great Caesar's extra garnish, get it, you won't be disapointed!

Dean Tuba

Hands down the greatest hollandaise in town. Great service and as fast as it is delicious! Never lets us down xx

Victor Patrie

If you're looking for a cute local breakfast place, then this is it. Food is amazing and the coffee is really good to. I will definitely be back next time we're on the island.

Jay Schreiber

Food is always so delicious and everything is homemade! Favourite place for breakfast!

Andrew Mueller

Meal type

kevinpyi munn

Very tasty Australian Burger delivered for lunch. Thank you. Stay safe, have fun.

Nicole Perry

Ordered exactly what I saw on CHEK News. Food was simply great! Very friendly Owner/Manager and staff. Patient even if there were lots of customers behind me waiting to be served.

Trudee Paul

There’s something for everyone to enjoy here - the extensive menu includes breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and sweets with some great veggie and vegan options too! Staff are super friendly, its child-friendly (there’s a baby changing table, high chairs and colouring equipment!), the patio is great and it’s licensed!

Cheryl Sullivan

Good food. Friendly service. Helpful and kind staff. No drama. ❤

Monique Murphy

Best meal. large portions. Friendly service. a must for breakfast or lunch when you are here

Bradley

Best breakfast in town.

Mary Ellen Gillespie

Always good!!

Matt Baird

Sunnyside is our favorite breakfast spot! The food is excellent, the staff are all lovely. artwork Is ever-changing and adds to the great atmosphere. Definitely worth a trip across the bridge unless you live in Esquimalt, in which case you would go as often as I do!

Allan Chase

Kind of overpriced for what u get but the food is good

Astra Todd

Small on space but big on taste. Great staff.

Sylvia Pemberton

We ate breakfast here based on other reviews. Sunnyside Cafe did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the staff are very warm and welcoming.

bradford ramage

This is our favourite place for brunch! Friendly staff, excellent food and the Cairn Park Benny makes me swoon (in a good way)

Mike Moyls

Great food

Curtis Kirkpatrick

Worst breakfast ever! I asked for soft poached eggs but they were hard poached instead, the sauce they are calling hollandaise is more like mayonnaise, the grilled tomatoes were half green slices that you'd put on a sandwich but were still raw, as were the potatoes for the hashbrowns. Everything was served very quickly which was obviously because they didn't bother to heat it up as it was all cold, food must have been precooked. Bacon was raw, greasy pieces of pure fat. There was no quality check and when they saw we weren't enjoying our food they said nothing and ignored us - they really didn't seem to care because you had to pay for your meal up front before you got the horrible food. As we left we told them it was not good and they threw their hands in the air looking shocked but still didn't bother saying anything. It wasn't even a busy morning, there were maybe 6 people in the whole place. I would not recommend going there for either the food or the service, I honestly can't believe this is how they run a restaurant! I've eaten there before and it was equally bad but thought I'd give them a second chance - apparently this is how they operate as it was the same last time as well. 1 star only because it won't let me give them zero.

darren Greig

Dine in

Darcy Taylor

Cute, cozy, very busy and delicious. Perfect for a sunday brunch. Would not recommend for larger groups (more than 4 ppl) unless you're prepared to wait!

Tanner

Best hollandaise in town????????

Daintry Topshee

Very friendly staff. Always welcoming you with a smile and asking how your day is.

Lynne Vandekerkhove

Best small cafe breakfast in Victoria, Hidden gem.

Henry Bahng

Great breakfast and awesome staff

Rick Barnes

You have to try this cafe out !!! We have enjoyed breakfast here a half dozen times and have never been disapointed. From the super friendly staff to the prompt service to the super tasty dishes you cant go wrong. We rode our bikes 1 hour each way this morning for breaky. Well worth the trek. Get down there and enjoy it for yourself

ashylles1

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and the owner is an absolutely incredible lady :)

A. King-Jones

Great food and service

Stephanie McEwan

You could eat McD's down the road, but that would make you a dumb person. This is good food. Also, everyone is really nice. Best cafe in the hood. Eat here.

Sheldon Dyer

Great little place, nice service

Mary Dimech

I like the menu, the space, the staff. It's great for what it is.

Bobbi Kellow

Recently revamped their menu to include some more items. But always my favourite is their eggs benedict. A great brunch spot in Esquimalt

Kacie Neal

Super good food ????

Jimbo Jumbo

Server was not very attentive. She past by our table on several occasions, never offered to top up our water or coffee. When asked to do so, she quickly forgot about it when she returned to the kitchen counter. Also, she was wearing her mask down on her chin with nose and mouth exposed whilst serving.

Jaydon Weiterman

This breakfast spot is a favourite for a group breakfast meeting spot that I attend once a month. They have cheerful service, with delicious coffee and lots of gluten free options.

Jessica Kirkpatrick

Delicious breakfasts- eggs always cooked perfectly as ordered. Friendly staff. One of our favorite breakfast places!

Tanya Stone

Excellent service, great food????

Tony Carlson

Great local spot for breakfast in a wonderful community. Wide selection of breakfast and lunch options as well as delicious homemade soups! Licensed with a sunny patio is a bonus!

Heather Lavallee

Brunch

tom eustace

Best breakfast in Victoria!!

Randall McQueen

Exceptional food!

Sharlene Ossevorth

Sunnside is THE place to eat breakfast. Always fresh locally sourced products go into their tastey dishes. Delish!

Joe Martin

Excellent food and service Will definitely be back!!!

Katy Baxter

Best breakfast in Victoria and they make amazing drinks. Amazing service and the staff are always smiling. Definitely try Sunnyside if you haven’t been yet!

Jeannie Ward

The food is amazing and the prices are fair for the amount of quality food you get! I always get an eggs benny and I've never had any complaints. Service is fast and friendly, and the menu is sure to please everyone! Can't wait to try their smoothies!

Vanessa Meilleur

Depends on the day, either great or just fine.

Katelyn Broda

Best breakfast/brunch in Victoria these days. Pesto hollandaise is ridiculous. Hashbrowns and bennies are delicious. Get there early because the specials sell out.

Sahara Gibson

Best bennys and waffles in town!

chris wilson

Fresh coffee! Fresh food! And the best Benny in town!!!

Eleanor Foster

Our original choice for Weekend Breakfast choice and we have been coming back for over 5 years. It is definitely the go to spot in Esquimalt and a rival to the best in Victoria. The Bennies are the hi light of the menu for us. The specials are a close second. You will be amazed at what that little kitchen can put out.

David Fillion

Decent food, good coffee. Nice place to take a break.

Thomas McDavid

Not as good as it was. Very dry chicken, potatoes getting stale, bottled salad dressing and the mushroom soup lacked seasoning.

Amanda Welch

One of my favorite brunch places in Victoria. Staff are always friendly and food is always delicious. The Benny's are among my favourites (and I've tried a lot of Benny's at a lot of places) and the waffles are hands down the best ever with cinnamon baked right into them. Highly recommend.

Dave Neufeld

I was so excited to check this place out after reading so many good reviews, unfortunately the first experience was not the best. After walking in we weren’t even acknowledged with a hello for at least 2 minutes (and it was not busy when we arrived), even though plenty of eye contact was made. Fast forward to our meals, and I was brought the wrong item. It was replaced, but there wasn’t any sort of apology for the mistake. The food was standard, but I expected better service... especially when you pay/tip before getting your food.

Cynthia McCormack

(Translated) Food well served, and with good seasoning (Original) Comida bien servida, y con buen sazón

KJ Reynolds

Great food. Big portions. Great service.

Kathleen Trayner

Friendly no frills service and quality food. My favorite breakfast place in the hood ????

Ricardo Travassos

Great service, food is fresh and delicious! We love this place - neighbourhood nom nom at its best!

Quintin Blain

Excellent service, upbeat atmosphere

Duncan Todd

Classic benny was amazing and the hollandaise delicious. My new favorite breakfast cafe!!

Louise Williams

Comfortable

D Bettridge

Nice quaint spot for brunch. One of the beat in the city (let alone Esquumalt) for a chill weekend morning with a friend or two.

Wilson Lee

Best eggs Bennie in my opinion!

Marc Thorsen

Service

Nikki Cain

Small but nice, good Benny's. Could give a little more hash browns.