The Five & Dime Diner

4.6 ( 1130 reviews )
$10–20
2305 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9, Canada
+1 778-351-1555

Located at 2305 Beacon Ave in Sidney, BC, The Five & Dime Diner is a charming family restaurant that captures the hearts of locals and visitors alike. With an inviting retro vibe, it serves an array of delicious brunch options that appeal to diverse palates. Reviews consistently highlight the diner’s cozy atmosphere and the attentiveness of the staff. Customers like Manar Alghanim praise the considerate service, especially for families, while enjoying satisfying dishes like the Benny and veggie hash.

Food quality shines through reviews, with many, including HCS Hui and Kim Rhindress, raving about unique items such as stuffed waffles and pulled pork omelettes. The diner’s reasonable prices and the unexpected availability of alcoholic drinks add to the delightful experience. Additionally, the fast and friendly service ensures diners are well taken care of even during peak hours, as Adrian Friesen notes a seamless experience despite a busy dining room.

If you’re in search of breakfast gems, The Five & Dime Diner stands out not just for its food but for its welcoming environment, making it a must-visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this retro eatery promises mouthwatering meals that will leave you wanting more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Quick bite
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For The Five & Dime Diner

Manar Alghanim
Jun 29,2025
Definitely underrated in every way. My husband and I went in for a late brunch with our baby boy. They were so considerate with the loud noises as he was sleeping. The food was perfect. Homey, fast, yummy and filling. I had a benny and my hubby had the veggie hash. We both, also, had smoothies. Wish we could be coming back soon but we don’t live here so that’s a shame! Thank you both of you wonderful ladies for looking after us today!
HCS Hui
Jun 20,2025
Food is great here. I had a stuffed waffle and it tasted so yummy. Reasonable priced and kind of surprised that they serve alcoholic drinks too, given that they closes at 3 pm when the liquor licence is more valuable for dinner time. Will go back again next time I visit Victoria.
Kim Rhindress
Jun 8,2025
A local gem! Cute and kitschy with a real retro feel. Being Paleo (no grains) we had the pulled pork omlette with a side of fruit - light, fluffy and delicious! We watched many piled high plates that looked incredible (Mexican benne, stuffed waffles, huge sandwiches). Despite it being packed, service was fast and friendly. Highly recommended!
Adrian Friesen
Jun 1,2025
Great brunch spot in Sidney! The staff were really customer service orientated. They were quite flexible with substitutions as I ordered the Breakfast Hash with poached eggs instead of scrambled. I also ordered a side of hollandaise to make it like a Benny. None the less it was delicious! They topped off the coffee on their rounds, even though it was busy. There was a 15-minute wait time to sit down, but it was worth the wait. If I'm up in the area again, I would certainly return to this cool retro brunch spot!!
Cindy Cao
May 31,2025
Great breakfast location in Sidney. Crab cake Benedict tastes great (has a bit of heat with no raw onion compared to another breakfast hit - both are great, depending on your taste; we love both). Kids loved the banana bread toast and the fresh fruit.
Les Klassen Hamm
May 23,2025
Cool diner vibe. Our eggs Benedict were well made, delicious, large portions with lots of potatoes. Friendly staff, fast service.
John “Jay” McGowan
Mar 11,2025
Fun diner atmosphere specializing in traditional breakfast items and popular comfort food. Expect it to be busy on weekends. The Five & Dime Diner is popular with Sidney locals. Kid friendly, though bar service is available. One meal arrived cold. This was quickly corrected by our server and and a free coffee credit as compensation. Is Great stop anytime for a satisfying meal in a retro decor.
Sara Kolman
Mar 8,2025
This is a really cute local diner with awesome food and very good portions as well. We tried a bowl, a benny, and the pulled pork pancakes, all of which were excellent. The atmosphere is really great as well, very homey and naturally lit.

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