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Now this business gets a score of 4.6 stars over 5 and this rating was based on 127 reviews.
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This Fish Shop belongs to the category of Restaurant.
Great atmosphere, lovely heated patio, extensive drink menu and the staff was friendly
Happy spot. Spacious. Comfortable, atmosphere. Highlight of meal was the iced vietnamese coffee - which was satisfactory: strong coffee flavour, good sweetness level, and just balanced all round. Didn't think it needed a straw, I'd say just lose the paper (thanks!) straw altogether and drink it from the side would be just fine to me.
Googled a place to go for breakfast after a day up the mountain, so glad we checked this place out! Great food, nice atmosphere, great server! (Thanks Ivan! Your hilarious) Love how its tucked away in Courtenay, a hidden gem. Highly recommended.
Great food, big portions!
Great food , great service and atmosphere just love this place.
Great food and service
Excellent food. Excellent service. Both the adults and kids in our party enjoyed the experience.
Amazing! So fresh, perfectly cooked eggs, and helpful service! Thank you, we will be back!
Trendy, always a great experience, good wine list.
I agree this place use to be good, but they've gone down hill. They charge big prices for much less food and the quality is nothing like it use to be. The restaurant is crammed with tables, you're practically sitting on one another and there is no view, none whatsoever. In fact, they don't even have a real kitchen. It's time they come to reality and start charging accordingly. Nothing special here. There are better places to spend your money.
Fantastic food and service as always.
Nice spot with good service and really nice food ( portions always seem to be very generous and tasty !! ). My family really likes this spot only place my son actually finishes his meal at so 10 stars for that. I wish the waiting area for a seating was larger. Gets a little crowdy when 8+ people come in at the same time, but the food is well worth the wait like any good place.
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Yummy food, good service, great options for vegans or GF. Little too noisy for me.
Very friendly servers and excellent food.Can't wait to go back !!
The ahi tuna salad was perfection.
Great food reasonably priced. Vegan option was amazing! Very cute place, will be coming back.
Very good! Never disappoints.
Great food and drinks. Staff was good even though they were very busy.
This is my favourite restaurant in Courtney. Great menu with options for everyone. I like that there are also small or large portions available. Food is delicious, great atmosphere
Never disappoints, always enjoy my meal here and the staff are great.
Tori took care of us so well! And gave us tips around the area (we are newcomers). Wonderful service and the food was AMAZING.
Best food in Courtenay! I go here almost weekly, never had a bad meal. And the staff is very professional and helpful
Great service
Sooooo good! Busy joint so get there early or make a rezo
Great service. Reasonable prices. Tasty food.
Wonderful food, eclectic, earthy and warm energy in the space, friendly and timely service.
Always good. Their fare changes from time to time depending sometimes on season, suppliers, trends or preferences of the kitchen staff. Always a delicious choice for dinner and lunch with a brunch that rivals any trendy, lined up down the street kind of place. The staff are friendly and courteous and the bartending is done well with most any cocktail within reach and presented with pride. Prices can be a bit higher but you get what you pay for here for sure.
All around amazing restaurant. Always great service, food and drinks!
Loved the food, beautiful little outdoor patio. But the service was slow.
Doing a whole30 makes eating out hard! I emailed the cafe ahead of time and found out they use clarified butter and pan fry their potatoes. Their hollandaise sauce is sugar free. I ordered the Florentine eggs Benny without the muffin. The potatoes were delish and it comes with a nice selection of fresh fruit!
Atlas Cafe has never let me down. Great service and food.
Very friendly staff, but service was a bit slow. Food was incredible and worth every penny. Their homemade hot sauce is also top notch!
Excellent food and good service
Great breakfast. Lovely community minded owners.
Great food, service and atmosphere! We were kept warm on the heated patio. The enchiladas with homemade hot sauce were divine. Can see why this place has been around for 25 years.
Great food, casual atmosphere. The bartender did magic tricks for ou r four kids.
Great service, a little small, the food was ok but my partner found a hair in her breakfast
Visited the Atlas Cafe after it was recommended by a friend. Enjoyed the chicken and mushroom quesadilla with roasted corn, black beans and guacamole. Excellent choice. Great place to eat. Staff is super friendly and truly accommodating. Will certainly return as menu items are unique.
Very tasty food. Great service as well.
What a treat! Ran into some locals on a hiking trail that recommended this Cafe. The food was exceptional. Tuna burger and fish tacos for the win!
Excellent food. Excellent service. Not much more I can say.
Really varied menu, the food had big flavours and was a real treat. Service was excellent and the vibe is nice and relaxed, definitely recommend.
Absolutely fantastic meal! We had one of the daily specials sockeye salmon followed by lemon panacota Excellent service too!
Delicious and so much to choose from! Vegetarian, vegan, and other options abound. All of our food and drinks were super good. It was really busy, but our food and service was still really fast! Will definitely return
Historically this place has had fantastic food, drinks, and service, but my family and I had the unfortunate experience of being seated with a server who couldn’t stop yawning, could barely open his eyes, didn’t know the drink menu (we asked for glasses of Prosecco to be told you couldn’t buy them by the glass... and I wanted a pear martini... but he said he had never heard of it). I have always loved this place- I sincerely hope he’s not indicative of things to come.
This is a nice place to go in the area. The food presentation was very nice and good. It can busy at times so you may have to wait for a table.
The food was delicious and the waitress was nice!
I'd have to say that I've never been disappointed with my meal. Generous portions and beautifully presented food. Great atmosphere and an awesome staff.
My opinion the best restaurant in the Comox Valley for a long time now. The hummus is made in house and the best I've ever tasted. Love the enchiladas! Great atmosphere and excellent service!
Superb food! Worth the trip for Brunch!
Over the top, high quality food. Best place in comox. We come everytime we visit.
We wanted to try this place because we’ve never been there. The serving time was insanely quick, and the food was even more quick, but we got luck of the draw there. The milkshake we got was pretty good as well. What amazed me with the main course. I got the Black and Blur burger, and it definitely wasn’t what I was expecting. I forget but it either has Blue or Brie cheese, and my god it’s the best burger I have ever had. I wanted to go back for a second one but the price deterred me a little. Either way, it was juicy, really creamy (from the cheese) and the bacon was crisp and delicious. My cease salad was good, but I was longing for a bit more dressing on it. Either way, can’t complain for a side. Simone got a spaghetti dish. It was tasty, and I wasn’t expecting the spice factor but it really lifted the dish onto a new playing field. It was tasty. If you know where to look, go here. You will be surprised, the stuff they serve here should make it a lot more popular than it is.
Went here with my dad and had an amazing time. Their vegan breakfast was super delicious! They also had a benny special that impressed my dad so thats saying something!
Such a nice café with amazing meals coming out of their kitchen!
My favourite restaurant in the valley. The menu is incredible for dinner lunch AND breakfast. Lovely atmosphere and exceptional customer service every time.
Love this place, would definitely go back!
Was simply a delight to have a local restaurant with homemade dishes to satisfy any diet choice,the bartender was friendly, the wait staff was experienced but most of all the food was fresh and well priced.
Nice patio, excellent food, pleasant staff.
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Excellent restaurant, terrific food, lovely outdoor patio, very friendly staff. A favorite!
The Kabocha Squash Taco was the most amazing tasting veggie taco I’ve ever had. You need to try it! If your a veggie person or not it’s so amazing! Also I love their chocolate mouse, so good! Atlas has been a place my friends and family have gone to for years, ever since I was a little child. Will always support local and yummy tasting food!
I've been coming here for almost 20 years, and I've never had a bad meal. In fact, they've literally all been amazing. This may be the most consistently excellent restaurant on the island. I moved away years ago and have lived all over, but I always come back when I'm in town and I'm always delighted. Thanks for the wonderful food.
Such a lovely heated patio. Great service, really friendly. Awesome food.
Great service! Our server was Dawn and she was very friendly and efficient! Hummus was good and the tuna nori was great! I didn't really like my soup and pork tacos but the lovely manager made it right by asking for my feedback and took it off the bill and also gave me 15% off for next time! I recommend Atlas for their service!
Sunday in Courtenay... and it's lunch time. What's open?? We found Atlas Cafe open, and as busy as a any weekday. Ordering was relatively easy but delivery to the table took a bit of extra time. Could it be someone called in sick?? I'll go with that. When the food arrived we were all pleasantly surprised. Full marks for presentation, ( we do eat with our eyes too), so thankfully it wasn't the chef that was MIA. Food was properly prepared and the composition was better than average. Service was quite good so I would go back. There may be readers who will wonder that if I liked the food and service why didn't I rate it with 5 stars. IMHO, the rating system needs a realignment to reflect reality. The difference between like and love is significant. If a middle of the road establishment gets an easy 5 star rating, where is the incentive to improve?
Happily recommend this place, pretty decent range of benedicts to choose from and solid coffee. Patio seating in the sunshine was wonderful, and treated to super friendly staff!
The vegan brunch here is amazing. And an awesome vibe for breakfast.
Ordered lunch for 11 staff today, the website was easy to use and the pick up was ready at 12:15 as promised. The staff were friendly and professional as usual and the food was fantastic. The Atlas is such a great part of our community!
Incredible food, very prompt and friendly staff, tons of food options and variety, and reasonable prices. Definitely a local hotspot.
Good Benny's and nice cozy atmosphere. Smells like a cottage in there. The staff is friendly and attentive. Thanks for the great food and service!
I rate this a 10 out of 10 This was one of the best Restaurants! I have ever been too dating back to May 2018. My relatives and I stopped here for dinner, When we frist walked in here it was a amazing fridendy atmosphere our server that took us to our table brought us our food and drinks was very nice and helpful, I older their delicious enchiladas with pull pork and a side older of ceaser salad. When I frist took a bite into my enchiladas I felt like I was in heaven my taste buds were going off like fireworks of how delicious they made it all the flavours were there no complaints at all we were satisfied of our meals I give thank's to the Chefs for making our delicious food here and the servers that brought us our food Amazing experience.
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Food was good service was good no complaints great atmosphere well worth visiting for a meal they do a great breakfast besides a great dinner
Amazing service and you have to try their Benny's!
As a human who is all about good food and food culture, I am glad I had a chance to visit Atlas. I had the Angela Burger. Delicious! And the housemade beef patty would have been good enough to eat by itself. We treated ourselves to southern style Iced Tea (as opposed to the more common Canadian "Sweet Tea") and lattes (pictured). Even the lattes seemed to have been made of housemade ingredients - not too sweet, just a wonderful amalgamation of spices. We were drawn in by the "Best in Comox" reviews, which made us laugh as Atlas is in Courtenay ... But you know what? It's the one of the best restaurants in Courtenay. And Comox. Easily. To top off their delicious, filling food, their staff are polite and trained well. Great experience all around.
Great food, service, and atmosphere. The fresh sheet is a nice addition to the standard menu.
We love this place! Food and service is excellent.
Delightful 3 course dinner masterfully and artistically prepared and presented. Great service, alright atmosphere, wonderful food and wine menus. The only drawback after seeing the $160 tally was seeing that the two, yes 2 scallops Appy, although delicious, cost as much or more than most Entrees at $17. We will certainly return but will enquire about appy portions before spending that much again. Despite that one disappointment, hats off to the Chef! The Rissotto Entree and Belgium Chocolate Cheesecake were divine!
This place is the OG of Courtenay dining. They have consistently provided the best food and service in the valley in my humble opinion. Every time I go there the staff is so friendly and the food is fresh well-thought-out and super delicious. Every time I come into Courtenay I have to stop here for lunch or breakfast keep up the great work food drinks even the coffee is top-notch
Great food!! Yum. Super nice servers.. even though it was busy and didn't have reservations we somehow didn't wait. The air quality was a bit off.
Always phenomenal food, great serving sizes. If you're looking for a great place to eat, this is it. Can't beat it!
Awesome breakfast! I love their potatoes! :)
Such good innovative meals, many locally sourced products and lots of options for vegetarians and carnivores alike.
Amazing and the burger with the seared pear is absolutely amazing.
Try somewhere else first
This place never goes wrong!
Awesome food! Definitely one of the top 3 restaurants in this area.
Great food, mostly Mexican inspired, very busy on weekends.
Hands down, best eggs Benny I've ever had. Good coffee too! I'm visiting from Vancouver and this place beats all the Vancouver bennies I've had - and that's a lot of bennies. Excellent service and beautiful restaurant.
Very good quality food...attentive and friendly service...nice energy
The menu was as inventive as it was delicious. The staff were courteous and the environment was clean. My only reservation was that the cocktails were not tasty. I thought I had made a poor choice but the others were disappointed with their cocktails as well.
As always, excellent service paired with fantastic meals. The dine around menu was incredible.
Very popular restaurant with excellent reputation. Great food and service.
Great service and love the carbonara!
We came in for a quick trip to Courtenay, and Atlas was reccomended to us by a friend. We were not dissapointed. The service was good, the food was nice. We both had burritos. I had the vegetarian option which was surprisingly good. The only thing that made me not give them a 5 star review was the close proximity of the tables. For our whole lunch I had to listen to an older man talk about his novel he was writing about the male domination in today's society and how it is actually a good thing. That alone ruined my lunch.
Absolutely the best lunch I've had in a long time. Amazing!
Great food, friendly staff, but avoid at peak times. (45+ mins from ordering to receiving breakfast and very limited washrooms)
Food was exquisite. Service impeccable. Attention to safety and sanitation protocols above-and-beyond.
Eggs benny's is incredibly yummy ! Professional friendly service . You gotta eat there !!!!
Had the Crab eggs benny. Was not happy they used crab from a can. I wouldn't even buy that crap myself . Not good . The wait staff was slow to bring coffee even after she served the two tables on either side of me. For $14 I expect way better.
Wow! The food is sooo fresh and wonderful. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Highly recommend!!
Great food, big portions, cheap prices, great service. Loved the patio. I’ll be back!
Fantastic food at a reasonable price. Warm atmosphere.
Stumbled upon this place by accident while camping in Courtenay and sure glad we did. The Server was lovely and good with her recommendations, I had the pulled pork breakfast bowl and it was fabulous! The coffee is good, the food is great and the people are lovely! Great atmosphere! You will not be disappointed.
Because of Covid, we are very picky where we eat. We feel safe at Atlas as the tables are very far apart. You enter the restaurant at one door and leave at another making it a safe experience. The new dish Atlas Breakfast Bowl is very good. Food and service has been very consistent at this restaurant for many years.
This is a great place to go, particularly with a group of family members or friends. The service was friendly and the food was well prepared. Only downside was the wait time, but it was very busy, which makes everything take longer. Overall a very enjoyable experience!
Great food great atmosphere and amazing friendly service!
I love visiting Atlas for business meetings as well as taking my children for a special meal. The food and service is always fantastic! Highly recommended...
By far the best breakfast I have ever had. You don’t have to wait long before getting your food. Highly recommend visiting this cafe if your in the area. Even if it’s a bit of a drive I’m sure you will not mind once you eat the food.
We have never had a bad experience here! The food is great, the service is good. It's a quaint restaurant and it's very busy and it can get noisy /loud, but we enjoy the atmosphere. I love the tuna salad and the quesadilla is amazing too. I've only heard great things from others as well.
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Best breakfast spot around. Check it out!
Kids love it, so do we. Never been disappointed.
The vegan burger is the best burger I have ever had!!!
Really good food and great service. Was not aware brunch on Sunday ended at 2PM, got there at 1:55 sat us down and did not say a thing about brunch ending. Had a delicious brunch and not rushed at all.
Excellent food with many unique items on the menu. Good, friendly service and following all the health rules.
Best carrot cake I've had in my life! Great, upbeat waitstaff! Great eggs bene!
Always excellent quality food with great service and the price is good too
A Courtenay downtown classic. This place never disappoints. Great food and drinks. ????
We eat here every time we're in Courtenay - my favourite place to go!
Bennies! To die for. Love the Atlas.
Delicious and great service
Legendary in my mind .. Courteney is a small town the high quality food options are limited especially if you have any allergies or diet restrictions but this place has options and it's classy, cosy, central, and the food is great .. they've survived as a small business for many years for a reason .. highly recommended
Yummy!!!! A must stop!
My absolute favorite restaurant in all of Canada. Perfection in every dish
Great atmosphere. Lots of vegetarian selection and the staff are very informative with dietary needs. A bit pricey but high quality ingredients so totally worth it. My wife and I always come here when we are in Courtenay.
One of the best breakfast places in Courtenay
Absolutely a MUST EAT HERE. Incredible food.
Well....driving through town. Googled restaurants in Courtney and won the lottery! Highly recommend this wonderful little gem. Food fantastic almost too much and too hot and too delicious and the service was right on the mark and sangria made it feel like summer is finally here! Looking forward to coming back the the Atlas cafe.
Extremely good food and top notch service. A very pleasant surprise on my travels.
Great service, good food. I had the Angela burger. Pears, Brie & Bacon. Pretty tasty. He had the ribs. Said they could have been a better cut (all tiny bones) & could have used more sauce. Came here for brunch last year (live on the mainland) and I remember it being a place to put on the list to come back to.. for breakfast.
Always delicious, food is fresh and very good.
Consistently one of the best places to eat on Vancouver Island. High quality food, drinks, and outstanding service. We're very fortunate to have them here in the Comox Valley. We are also very fortunate to have them as LIFT Startups Community Partners. Good food, good for our community! #WeAreYQQ #WeAreVanIsl
An unforgettable meal we had. Would love to go again.
Highly recommended by a former local - seems like everyone in town eats here! Doesn't look like much from the street, but is nice enough inside to feel at home dressing up a bit - might feel underdressed in jeans and a tshirt. Service was superb and the food was excellent. Prices are on par with an Earls/Keg type restaurant (I wouldn't call it a cafe). A great place to go on a special occasion, or a regular occasion too.
Very accommodating, great atmosphere, awesome food, good service. Definitely recommend
I loooove it here! Food is great, decent prices and great service
I have been going here since they opened. I love it here! Great food you can depend on time after time! I never say no to breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Atlas. Great staff and management!
Amazing food with inspiration from around the world in a quaint and cozy atmosphere. It's fairly popular with the locals and can get quite busy, reservation are recommended during peak hours.
Amazing food!
If you want an excellent dining experience I highly recommend Atlas Cafe. Awesome food and people
Love the food here. Staff is very nice.
My fav restaurant for so many reasons. I've been going here for 15+ years and have never been dissatisfied.
Stopped by for lunch. Great service and something for every taste. Thai red curry bowl as well as the Buddha bowl and the bbq pulled pork sandwich all were very good and perfect portion.
#community #pomfennworks #atlascafe The best place for a quality experience in groups with excellent service that is without compare over its many years. I recommend this place as the valleys pinnacle in food and the essence of enjoying one's experience out.
Very good food and highly recommend anyone in the area to check it out. Reasonably priced with good portions and a great environment/ambiance.
Great service! Decent food. My potatoes were burnt today. English muffin was very tasty but difficult to cut with my knife.
My friend recommended this place. I was a bit skeptical going into it because they didn't have fries as a side. Glad I was wrong because the salad was fresh and full of flavor and the burger had a great char taste to it. My friend meal also looked hardy and delicious too. Service was friendly and quick. The ambient in the dining area was comfortable.
Soooooo good. We were a bit unsure at first because their menu is quite large and sometimes that means the restaurant is less focused on quality. Not the case here. Everything we ordered was delicious, flavourful, tender and cooked to perfection. Quite possibly the best restaurant in Courtenay and at a great price point.
Chicken Quesadilla was basically a couple of small pieces of chicken in a pita bread with a small Caesar salad on the side. That plus tip $17. Not too impressed. Coffee was not too bad.
Went for breakfast not knowing anything about this place. Lots of Benny's on the menu. Food was great and very reasonably priced.
The serving staff are fabulous! And the food is very good.
The food was fantastic and service was astonishing. Our waiter was very polite and professional. The Manager was even asking the customers how their meals were which made us very happy. Definatley recommend this restaurant for breakfast .
EDIT: we initially rated Atlas 1 star due to the below experience, but I would like to note a change to 3 stars. The co-owner, Sandra, has really impressed us with her swift and genuine response to our experience. We are going to make one more trip to give Atlas a try, and Sandra has been very kind, understanding, and communicative. This kind of response is unusual to us, in the best way. Despite our initial experiences, Atlas is clearly well managed and under excellent ownership who do care about their patrons. Original review: My husband and I have been to Atlas twice; the first two experiences were pretty un-memorable; to be frank, I can’t even recall what I tried. Not bad experiences, but not particularly good either. However…over the holidays, we received a gift card to Atlas as a thank you for looking after our friend’s cats. We have now tried twice to use the gift card and had poor experiences both times We were a half hour drive away in Oyster River, but on Tuesday the 4th, we got in the truck and plunged into the snow to have a nice night out together that we both badly needed after a difficult holiday season. When we arrived, the restaurant was closed, despite us showing up during their advertised open hours. This was frustrating but of course we understand between weather and staffing crises in the area, it happens. At least the staff left a note on the door for those who were showing up. Fast forward to Thursday the 6th at about 1pm, we decide to try again after I finished work at 3pm. My husband called around 1:15pm to confirm the restaurant was open, and he was told it would be until 6pm, so we confirmed we’d go later. I finished work, we got ready, did the 30 min drive again, arrived around 4pm…on arrival, doors were all locked, lights off, restaurant empty, but no note on the doors…we hovered around a moment, very confused as we had been told it would be open only a few hours before we arrived. Someone finally came out and told us they had arbitrarily closed. No signs on any of the 3 doors. We had told the person on the phone that we were coming and that this was our second try, so someone knew…no f*cks given apparently. So we’ve now wasted 2 hours of our lives and 2 hours worth of gas on 2 unnecessary trips back and forth for nothing. Honestly, this restaurant seems highly unreliable. We have a very generous, untapped gift card to use and now we don’t even want to use that thoughtful gift from our friend because we don’t want to return to Atlas again. We wanted to be sure to share our honest experience so nobody else wastes their time like we did.
Excellent eggs Benny and service
I go to Atlas quite regularly and I’m never disappointed! In all aspects of the menu you will be pleased with what you order!
Food was good, the waitress was even better, will definitely go again.
Best quesadilla I have ever eaten!
Try their fish tacos - absolutely delicious!
Great food and service. Try the goat cheese tart and the enchiladas
We love Atlas Cafe. Best food in the Comox valley. Nothing compares.
My favorite restaurant. Has been here for 25+ years. Quality continues.
Great place for a tasty quick bite or an intimate dinner. Food is always spot on as far as I'm concerned.
Great service and the burger and cheesecake were amazing!!
Fabulous food every time we have been. It never disappoints. Must try if in Courtenay.
Fave place to eat in Courtenay. The enchiladas are to die for and my wife craves the fish tacos.
Eclectic menu done perfectly. We shared inari pockets (with amazing smoked salmon on top) and a Mediterranean platter. Spanikopita was great (homemade), hummus homemade, tzatziki homemade. AND great drinks! Friendly staff and Cheers to the kitchen.
Unique and tasty food at the Atlas Cafe! Always a great meal and reasonably priced.
We were really impressed with the very tasty food and at a good price.
My partner and I visited Atlas for breakfast. The menu and food were AMAZING but more importantly we wanted to comment that the service was unbelievably good. Everyone who worked there just seemed to be so happy to be there, helping each other and saying nice things about the business and ownership. Truly - it was apparent that staff here are appreciated and happy staff make the hugest difference as the face of the business. Whatever you guys are doing to show your staff they matter to you - keep it up.
We're trying to support our restaurant community during the "downtime". Tonight we ordered takeout quesadillas with Ceasar salad. Easy to use take out page, order in advance,they bring it to the car. Absolutely delicious. We haven't been to Atlas for a while but we're loving the takeout!! Keep going guys, this too shall pass!
Excellent crab egg benedict and caesars. Great spot for brunch!
Great place....a little pricey but service was great thanks. Too bad it was my last day in town. Waitress was beautiful
Good food. Good staff. Often busy. Worth a try, for sure!
Delicious lunch at Atlas Café. I was greeted upon entering and sat right away. Definitely a popular place for lunch in beautiful downtown Courtenay. I enjoyed the seafood on toast, which was local clams in a red Thai curry sauce. The flavour and local ingredients came together for a wonderful starter. I also had the smoked salmon pockets, which were very good. Thank you for a lovely lunch Atlas café.
It has been a while since I have eaten there but the last time I did I had good food and 100% good customer service.
Great place to eat . Food consistent. Never a bad choice
The food and service are always excellent. I highly recommend the Atlas to anyone
Amazing food! We had their asparagus and carrot soup and the fish tacos. Service was excellent; friendly, prompt and on top of everything. On the expensive side but we'll worth it! A great date place.
Nice, cozy environment and great secluded patio. Service top notch and food to match. Absolutely worth returning!!
It was a quaint spot. Nice atmosphere. Quite dusty where we were sitting under a sunny window. Lol. Like, lots of dust and hair floating around. We could see it all in the sunlight. I don't know perhaps if they need better ventilation? It would not stop me from going back though. There's dust in our air everywhere we go. :) The food was delicious. I forgot to take photos of the meals but ordered at the table was the Heurvos Rancheros, and the Classic Breakfast. Fresh ingredients. Tasty meals. The service was really nice. Very friendly, and smiling staff. They had a separate breakfast menu which I forgot to snap a photo of.
Busy lunch spot, but always good food. Have gluten free options as well.
Awesome food great service. Highly recommend.
Really Good food with healthy choices. Portions were very generous and excellent service. GO THERE!
The best enchilada I've had in a long time! Fast service and friendly staff. Will be eating here again on my next visit to Courtenay!
This is my family's favorite restaurant on Vancouver Island. Everything is delicious, especially the salmon and the burritos.
Trendy restaurant highly recommend every item on the menu. Great people.
Really appreciated my server accommodating me on my lunch break, ensuring I received my food and bill quickly. Food was excellent too!
Very good food great staff
Terrifically delicious food. Service was excellent! Our waitress was friendly, lovely and very kind. They have a great selection of local food suppliers that they utilize. Dishes are thoughtfully prepared. I recommend it to anyone asking for a great place to eat!
Very very delicious, a little over priced for quantity though. The pulled pork tacos are exceptional.
I went for lunch here with my boyfriend. There were lots of vegetarian options. The food was good and the produce they used was fresh. I had a small burrito with no sides and found it filling. The restaurant was fairly busy so the wait for our meals was long. The server was friendly, but the hostess insisted on directing questions to and only making eye contact with my boyfriend, even though I was the one answering her. The restaurant was more upscale than I realized so I felt underdressed and the prices were more than I expected. If I weren't on a student budget, I would eat here often and I would definitely recommend the restaurant to others.
The best pulled pork sandwich and carrot cake I have ever had. 10/10 would recommend. Only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because it’s kinda pricey.
The soup I had was amazingly made and the service is superb I would reccomend giving it a go it's a but cramped but still good
Great breakfast, friendly staff and excellent service. It is a tight and loud spot when it gets busy, but manageable.
Delicious food!
Loved this place! Great food and great service. The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make sure we were happy with our meal. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable and the washroom was also exceedingly clean and very modern looking. The menu offered a vast array of delicious and sumptuous meals and an extensive list of wines and spirits. I have no doubt that your dining experience will be an enjoyable time that will be long remembered.
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Upon a local’s recommendation we had a yummy lunch at this remarkable Cafe. Friendly, efficient staff, tasty and healthy food with a nice touch for details ( like real bacon ). Highly recommend this unique place for lunch. Need to try a breakfast one day.
Amazing food every time we visit. Service is always prompt and everyone is very friendly!
Universally liked Restaurant - a Valley favourite. Always a buzz here and they keep their menu interesting. You won't be sorry, but give yourself enough time - they're very popular!
Great service and amazing food!! This will be a regular stop.
Vegetarian selection was great and our selection was tasty. We are first time customers but will certainly be back.
I have been coming here for the past 12 years and this is probably my favourite restaurant in the Valley. I love the atmosphere, the food is always mouth-watering, and the staff are fantastic.
Delicious. We had a great night celebrating our anniversary here.
Dinner was very good.Nice vegetarian selection.
Dine in
excellent service food was mouth watering delicious the combination of food put together made for an flavourful experience
Great food selection, friendly staff, welcoming environment. It's a very popular spot in the valley.
This isn't the cheapest place to eat in the valley, but it is one of the best! Their menu rotates pretty often, so I don't have any recommendations, but the quality has always been consitanty great.
Outstanding Vegan options. The food and desserts were awesome. Extremely friendly Staff and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend it!
We brought my mom and five kids here and everything was delicious! Great service, cozy ambiance and a very enjoyable time!
They have great bteakfast. Very good coffe. They team goes the extra mile to make GPU enjoy your meal and sharing experiences
Great good, wonderful service!
Perfect little restaurant on 6th street. I travel all over Canada for work on a weekly basis and i have to say this is the best restaurant i have been to in quite some time. Started with a warm welcome by the hostess, then greeted by a very easy going and helpful waiter Ivan whom i will definitely request as my waiter next time i am there. A very on point, detail oriented, down to earth manager who also interacts with customers to make sure everyone is having a great experience. As far as the food goes, every ingredient tasted fresh and flavourful on their own and everything beautifully put together and seasoned very well. I dont understand what some people mean by a bit pricey but worth it.. If its worth it then it cant be pricey. When you consider that they have huge portions and amazing quality ingredients topped off by a great chef and menu, the prices are VERY LOW. Amazing food at decent prices. Good range of options all the way from starters to desserts. I was very impressed. IF YOU ARE IN COMOX VALLEY, THIS IS THE PLACE TOGO. <3
Great atmoshphere and staff! Food is tasty and local. The only small down fall is that there is no pancakes on the breakfast menu. The freshly squeezed orange juice was delicious though.
Classic Courtenay date night spot, also has a good kids menu.
Incredible eggs benny - still dreaming about it!
Breakfast special was good, and their home made hotsauce was fantastic! A blending of hot sauces and chipotle peppers. Modern feel inside with comfortable chairs. Well priced for quality and quantity.
Always great food and service! The roasted veg and feta cheese burrito was delicious! Oh and youve gotta try the chocolate mousse for dessert!
The food was excellent. The service was a bit slow, (I am in the industry and had the feeling the kitchen was pacing the servers) but our server was very nice.
Excellent. Quite possibly the best meal and best service I've received in an establishment anywhere. You will not be disappointed.
So delicious, I cant wait to go back!
Amazing food. I have a different special each and every time and it's always stellar.
This is hands down the best restaurant innthe world. The prices are fair and the portions are enormous. I have been eating at this place for over 15 years. The quality and consistency have not faulted ever. The staff are amazing and some of them have been with the restaurant since its opening. They serve food from all over the world and it is all top notch. I dont know how they manage to keep so many types of food fresh and tasting great but they do. On weekends reservations are very much advised. Great work atlas cafe
Solid meal with good service and tasty dessert. The beef carpaccio appetizer was really good.
Great food! Friendly service. Had the clams as spot to share, then pan seared wild salmon, spaghetti, and quesadilla. All wonderfully executed. We were so stuffed.
My gf and I loved this place so much we went twice over the weekend. Everything was so delicious especially the Inari Pockets! Very pleased to have discovered this place at downtown Courtenay.
Great food and a amazing service. Perfect for Vegan opinions just ask server
Excellent food and a nice evening dining venue. However, a bit of a victim of its own well-deserved success: you're in for a bit of a wait at the door on most evenings, as everyone loves to dine here, but well worth the wait.
Had an amazing meal with the fam last night. So many options and all of ours were great. Perfect service and the room is so comfortable. No wonder they have been around as long as they have.
Always great food and service! Would have posted a photo of the food, but when it came all I just wanted to eat.
Good breakfast.
I have never been disappointed with the food here. The burritos and quesadillas are equally delightful. Small but good local tap list - try the Forest Fog!
great food served with a smile, one of my favorite places to eat Breakfast and lunch, the beet salad is delish , the chicken focacia to die for the salmon benny another fav, get there early cause line ups sometimes are long
Excellent meal.
Tried to stop for lunch today based on google reviews. Line up at the door. Hostess was very nice about telling us even after seating there was a 45 min wait for food as they were very busy. Appreciated the honesty and will try again next time we are in Courtney.
Magnificent food and excellent service! My favourite restaurant. Their cocktails are wonderful too! The menu is always lovely and enticing, and the food never disappoints! There are many vegetarian options ????
Good vibes, gud bartender, lovely place to hangout with friends
Amazing place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I recently visited with my husband and we were both blown away. The food and service is great. The renovations on the outdoor patio are stunning! We will be back for sure
Always consistently delicious food. Especially great for breakfast and brunch.
Excellent meals made with a fresh, healthy organic and local focus.
It’s rare I go out to eat these days because of COVID, however I met a couple of friends for brunch last weekend. The food was delicious. Great service and I was impressed by the Covid protocols in place . The dividers and distance between tables allowed me to relax and enjoy.
Delicious food and sophisticated flavours. Portions are generous and service is quick. Some really interesting renditions of Mexican dishes. The pulled pork is the best I’ve had - more smoky than sweet.
The food was amazing and the service was super friendly! I highly recommend the Belgium Chocolate Cheese Cake ????
The Atlas Cafe has to be one of my best restaurants hands down to go and visit. Great friendly staff, and the food is so good you want to come all the time to try everything on the menu. Try the samosas and the Norri Rolls first.
Great breakfast. Food is always amazing!
Meal type
Staff friendly, food to kill for lol
Loved the food it is always fresh and good portions
Excellent atmosphere, delicious food, amazing prices!! I cannot wait to come back!
Excellent service, great variety of menu choices and tasty desserts!!
I’ve been to Atlas multiple times. Every time for brunch and it is always outstanding. I’ve sat inside and I’ve sat on their patio. The service is always friendly and helpful and fast. They make one of the best caesars I’ve ever had. Their eggs benny is perfection. The ingredients are obviously fresh. I always look forward to a good meal at Atlas. Maybe I’ll have to come back for a lunch or supper experience soon.
Great atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. Fiancé had the seared ahi tuna salad and I had the sockeye salmon burger. Both were excellent. Cheers
Impressive food! Incredible Service! Loved the POLENTA... awesome! Everything was special!
Food was good. Just wish the staff didnt look like they were forced to work there. A smile and happy staff go along way.
Awesome food n staff!
Excellent food and ambiance???? the spaghetti was very salty tho!
Good food. Great service
Very disappointing experience last time, and wasn't very happy with how our bill was handled. The meal that was on the special sheet took the longest of all our meals, so that guest had to wait an unacceptable amount of time longer than the rest of us. Not impressed with the service provided around our dessert order either. Most of the food was as good as usual, but it didn't make up the the other issues we experienced. Then, to our surprise at the end of our group's meal we were informed of the automatically added 18% gratuity. If our service and food had been as expected, this wouldn't have been a issue, but having received sub-par of both, it was not acceptable. Please do not tell people how you want their money!! A gratuity is a gratuity...not an entitlement. Wont be back anytime soon, as there are other places we'll be choosing to give our business.
Great food and great service!!
Vegan breakfast was good. Elegant cafe, nice atmosphere. Portions could have been a bit bigger.
Fantastic presentation and a quality to match!! This place truly takes pride in what they do!! Thank you :D
Great service and food selection, we all had great meals.
Had the benny of the day. It was delicious and came quickly, even though it was packed in there. They staff was super friendly and accommodating. Would visit again when I'm in the neighbourhood!
This place came recommended by a friend. It is a quaint little restaurant that is compliant with Covid protocols. I felt very comfortable and safe coming here. Service is top notch. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable of the food that is available. The food is excellent. Very tasty, well presented. It did take a little while to get our food but they were very busy. Customers were waiting to get in, it is that popular. Like many restaurants, they are working hard to get staffing levels up so those that are there are working very very hard and I applaud them for their services. I definitely recommend this place to everyone.
Great wine list and decent beer list. Nice pairings. Great service.
Found the prices a bit high for mediocre food
I love this place! They do such a good job with their menu of around the world fusion style cuisine, have amazing customer service, and take pride in themselves. I have never had a bad meal here.
Awesome food! Everyone was friendly.
I love Atlas! The menu is varied and interesting and the food is delicious! They also have a good selection of local beers. I eat here everytime I'm near Courtenay.
Its yummy food , causal vibe, a little bit of a diner vibe but with healthy food. They don't take reservations for small tables so waiting at the front door for a table is an annoying thing that makes me not want to go there.
Easily the best food, value, and service in town!
Great food and great people. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Amazing place, amazing people.. food was super fast and absolutely delicious. Award winning wonton soup was to die for.... main course full rack bbq ribs scallop potatoes and veggies awes9me. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a great meal and great service.
Great downtown restaurant. Some good food, great location, nice staff.
Always excellent, great food, great service, great staff!
Service is always great - done in or take out. Food is usually amazing, and sometimes isn't. But I'm still a regular!
Great food and service! I always eat here when I visit Courtney.
Quite possibly the best food I’ve ever eaten out. As a bonus, for the quality it is reasonably priced. Great atmosphere, amazing good and great service.
First time going. Amazing breakfast
Always consistently wonderful with food and service
Great little place in downtown Courtenay. Different and delicious dishes with good service. If you go during typical busy times, be prepared for a bit of a wait.
Amazing Dinner tonight, my server was incredible. Definitely will be back again soon.
Always Excellent food, service and a friendly atmosphere
Always delicious and superb service!!
Great food with fresh ingredients! Followed covid rules with a courteous manner
Good food, nice presentation, lots of selection, staff very polite and well mannered, reasonably priced.
We got to Atlas 20 minutes before closing, having just finished skiing. The staff didn't make a fuss at all, and made us feel very much welcomed. We even ordered dessert and stayed a good 40 minutes past their closing time, and yet not once did they rush us. But beyond the amazing service, the food was SUPERB! I was a bit skeptical at first, as I usually am with menus that have such a wide range of different cuisines (they had French, Mexican, Asian, Italian, and the list goes on and on). However, all the food was fantastic! The quality was consistent even through the dessert - their fruit crumble is a MUST HAVE. I haven't had a dining experience this good since Araxi in Whistler, and that was 5 times the price. Great prices, great portions, great food, great service. This place is fantastic!
Nice little enchilada option here. Recommend the homemade hot sauce... nice taste, not too much heat but just enough heat, if you understand. Patio out back gets you out of the hustle and bustle of Courtenay, and into its own little paradise. Washroom B+ facility with A+ soap scent and texture. Would definitely recommend to friend or colleague.
Awesome food and wine pairing recommendation. They were great at accommodating my food intolerance and the service was wonderful!
Please bring back the yam and goat cheese tart appy! Wonderful food, drinks and service in a cozy atmosphere.
I liked the food and service here. Nice relaxed feel to the place. We had a get together with friends we hadn't seen for a long time and it was perfect for talking and reconnecting and enjoying good food and drink.
Once upon a time there was a Cafe named Atlas that made Bennies so good you would push over a child to get to them. Don't worry, the child wasn't very nice and if you've had their goat's cheese benny on red pepper polenta you'd totally understand.
Very nice place for dinner with friends. Great menu selections and very helpful wait staff. Would definitely return when I'm in the area again. If you don't have a reservation for supper, phone ahead to see if a table is going to be available as it's a very popular place.
I guess I expected more? Food was ok, nothing more inventive than what comes out of my own kitchen. Had some coconut chicken curry dish and there was hard celery in it? Nope, didn't like it for what it cost. Not enough flavour, pretty bland food and not enough consistency on the menu. It jumps all over the place in dishes.
We had lunch and it was excellent. Good sized portions and super tasty.
Dinner
Great food with seasonal specials and polite servers. Definitely a gem of the Comox Valley and one of our culinary staples
Great food. Great service! We will be back at Atlas for sure!
Great salmon buger and friendly staff
Great food, great value, great staff!
This is a hipster joint and the menu is reflective of the demographic being targeted. If you're in the mood for a simple entrée, consider looking elsewhere. Most items on the menu are complex and include the 'fanciest' of breads and sauces. Portion sizes are inconsistent - taco are trendy and small, but sandwiches are 'normal'. Service once seated was good, though the wait time to be seated was considerable as well as the time between ordering and food arriving. Additionally, the menu posted outside the door did not match what was on the table and a number of items listed outside were unavailable.
Good food! Had an eggplant quesadillas for the first time. Loved it!
Great food and service. The kids menu was awesome and has healthy options which is nice.
Good food, generous portions reasonable prices and nice presentation,
My fave restaurant in the Comox Valley! Good vibe. Good music. Good food. Good cocktails. Great employees! Love the heated patio and its new clear plastic shades.
Tried the vegan breakfast today. It was delicious. Always love the staff at the Atlas.
Great food and even better service. I have been here on multiple occasions and always leave impressed. Highly recommended with food for everyone.
I've never enjoyed eating salad until I had the quinoa salad !! Truly life changing. It was the best thing I've ever tasted and been craving it a lot recently. Super impressed with the service and the food quality/variety. Also was my first time ordering/tasting a fish taco and was truly impressed. Hands down my favorite restaurant in the valley.
Food is always great but service seemed a bit distant... the new additions to the menu are a welcome sight though!
As great as reviews say. The issue you're going to face is what food to order, cause they all look and taste amazing
We had supper here. Good menu and service. Pleasant. Very popular. We were pleased with the food and service.
Always good food and attentive staff.
Such a wonderful experience with great food and excellent staff at a fair price. You can not do better in the Comox Valley.
Excellent food!! Fun and friendly staff in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. A must if you enjoy food.
I love going to the Atlas and have been since 1997. The food and service are fantastic
Great comfort food with a variety of options on the menu. Starting with the seasonal squash appy, we were pleasantly surprised with the fall-inspired flavours. The Island shellfish of the day were clams, which were excellent and provided a good serving for two people to share. Recommend the red thai-style sauce. Spicy tuna-belly taco held this review back from a 5/5. The shell was very slightly stale but overall the flavours were complementary to each other. Would recommend and return - excellent service!
Loved the food and the service and ambiance were both terrific.
Always my go to for a good meal and nice atmosphere with exellent staff. Good portions , fair prices and I've never a bad meal .
Delightful staff & Owners. Amazing food every single time, for many years. Just love the Atlas.
We always love everything! Food, drinks, service....! ❤️
Very yummy, great service ????
Menu is a bit different and not really our "style" and we were skeptical... but I took my dad for father's day as that's his favourite eggs Benny place. The food was amazing and high quality. Was pleasantly surprised!
Always was and will be 5 star. Great service, value & menu. One of THE top lunch & brunch spots in town.
Okay, this cafe was the place we went to for any special occasion or excuse for celebrating. We were loyal patrons for over a decade. Until one day we went with visiting family members for a Sunday brunch. Not one person was happy or satisfied with the meal they ordered. Our next two visits were unfortunately equally disappointing. We haven't been back since. I don't know what went wrong, previously we had always thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this trendy little cafe. Very nice staff, comfortable, cozy atmosphere. It still looks packed whenever I've passed by, so maybe the problem was temporary & has been fixed. I really do hope so, cause I did love this place. Does have outdoor seating both in front of the restaurant & on a patio in the back.
My daughter and I had lunch here. What a great atmosphere inside and a lovely patio at the back. We had attentive and amazing service! The food choices were excellent for someone with dietary restrictions such as gluten free, vegan or veg. I had a sear tuna salad (not sure what it is on the menu) and it was fantastic! I ended up buying a jar of the dressing to take home. I highly recommend this place to anyone. We will be back!
Food was yummy. Service was attentive. I really appreciated being able to sit out in the garden. The weather was cooperative, they also have a large fan circulating the air. I felt covid comfortable! Thanks Atlas.
My all time favourite restaurant since it opened.
Amazing! Love it to death! Great food, Atlas has everything! Sushi, to, pasta, you name it! :)
Service was ok, but the salmon burger was incredible - perfect crispy salmon fillet with a soft warm bun. The Thai coconut curry with prawns was pretty good, too - good to warm you up after a chilly wet afternoon outside.
Huge variety on the menu, wholesome comfort food. The pulled pork burger and eggplant sweet potato quesadilla was delicious! The miso ginger dressing on my salad was ???? Will be back to try out more things on the menu!
Had the fish tacos and they are superb. Most enjoyable experience Highly recommended
Ordered 7 meals for lunch via the online ordering. So user friendly! Went to pick up the food and was greeted with smiles (I think...they were all masked) and friendly service. Highly recommend eat in or take out! Everything was delicious!! We'll all be back!
Food was great & so was the service.
Best Eggs Bennys I've had on the island. The servers are fun and very quick. Always busy and lively atmosphere.
I've been visiting this restaurant for years! Delicious food and wonderful service. I especially like the chai tea and fish tacos! Also, the carrot cake is amazing.