MeeT's fourth restaurant est. 2022. Features a comfort foods menu with burgers, fries, onion rings, loaded poutine, mac n cheese, plus healthier options like salads and grain bowls. For dessert try a chocolate tort, lemon tart, or cookies n' cream in a jar. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm.
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797 Hillside Ave (at Hillside Avenue & Blanshard St), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, V8T 1Z5
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- Wheelchair accessible
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Last update on 16 Mar 2023 by DarleneJulkowski
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Added by AmyMeeT on 22 Dec 2022
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Featured Review
crazylioness
Points +224
Absolutely amazing - Edit
Fantastic food. We had the pesto cheese spinach dip with foccacia to share and the whipped feta gnocchi, Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese and the French onion fries and everything was fantastic. Our waiter was great and they had a great selection of fancy non alcoholic drinks. So impressed. Will definitely be back.
Read morePros: Tons of options, Great staff, Fantastic food
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47 Reviews
First Review by LoriR
iheardshesgreat
Points +70
Solid - Edit
Hand cut fries were great and poutine was flavorful but not too salty. We all really enjoyed it. Fried mushroom “chicken” burger was prepared well. Also liked the Korean chicken skewers. Top pick in Victoria!
Read morePros: Poutine, Chicken burger
MeeTonBlanshard
HI!
Read morethank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wicked awesome detailed review!
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vegbmore48
Points +100
Fantastic vegan diner - Edit
Large all-vegan menu with classic diner/burger/salad type fare. Got their flagship burger and upgraded to poutine as a side (when in Canada, eh?), and it was fantastic.
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
HI Vegbmore!
Read moreThank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome review :)
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kvasil
Points +105
Brunch - Yum - Edit
Classic Benny with half waffle so delicious!!
Read moreThe crispy home fries were perfect!
Loved the hollandaise sauce!
Pros: Spacious , Friendly and helpful staff
MeeTonBlanshard
Hi Kvasil,
Read moreI am so glad you enjoyed our brunch! Thank you for taking the time to let us know :)
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veganqueenofqueensnyc
Points +1297
A Whole Brunch of Love - Edit
Having gotten a recommendation from the server at their sister restaurant in downtown Vancouver the day before, I knew I had to give their 'brunch till 3pm' menu a try while on a 1-day tour of Victoria. I'm so glad I did! The in-house created tofu egg patty, topped with their very own cashew-based hollandaise sauce, was excellent! So was their coffee (I'm beginning to think Canada has the intel on where to procure the best coffee in the world!)
Read morePros: In-house created sauces and toppings are excellent, Great service , Great coffee ☕️
MeeTonBlanshard
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an awesome detailed review😄The coffee is by Level Ground by the way, also a Victoria local company ! We hope to see you again one day soon !
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swilsona
Points +158
Delish - Edit
All vegan. Huge portions. Even the non vegans loved it.
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Ooohhhh thats a win! Its great to win over the non vegans ! Thank you so much for letting us know :)
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doubtfulfox
Points +401
Great variety! - Edit
Delicious! And being gluten free as well, I was not limited whatsoever! Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Options , Price, Portions
MeeTonBlanshard
Hello doubtful fox,
Read morethank you so much for the awesome review. And yes, its true! We only have 5 things on the whole menu that cannot be made GF... so there are sooo many options !
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ScratchPhoenix
Points +56
Meet - Edit
Lots of interesting drinks and a variety of dishes. The steak & mushrooms were amazing, as was the vegan poutine. Definitely wanna come back over and over and eat my way through the entire menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-28
Pros: Entirely Vegan, Poutine , Hand-made sodas
MeeTonBlanshard
Awesome, love this feedback! We are so happy you had such a great time, can't wait to have you back :)
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VeganFamily23
Points +405
Delicious and 100% plant-based - Edit
Very enjoyable lunch. Good variety on the menu with burgers, bowls, salads, brunch, and on and on. The BBQ burger was enjoyed, while the main burger was deemed average by our daughter. The ginger bowl and noodle bowl were both excellent
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Hello VeganFamily23,
Read morethank you so much for this feedback. I can see where your daughter may be coming from...The main is our most plain burger. main is plain😄no bells and whistles on that guy, for the purests out there.... the ginger bowl is by far one of the faves.. im glad you enjoyed it too!! We hope to see you and your family soon !
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ABeanz
Points +728
Breakfast of Champions - Edit
My friend and I had breakfast here quite late in the day, on a Saturday, after a long drive. It was kind of fun to order an "justegg" and "beyond breakfast sausage" sandwich on a gluten free bun. I haven't had a junk food breakfast like that in years. The coffee creamer was amazing too: an oat and coconut milk blend.
Read moreThe room is nice and bright. Very colourful and trendy. The service was great too.
Pros: Clearly marked allergens on menu, Customizable options for gluten free, Bright and colourful space
MeeTonBlanshard
Hello Abeanz,
Read morethank you so much for the awesome review! We actually use a tofu egg for the sammy... just egg is super yummy tho as well! I am glad we were able to help fill a void :)
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JILES
Points +271
Vegan delight - Edit
So good we visited twice while staying in Victoria! All the food was good. Only down sides were it was really cold because of the AC, and the first time the service was slow but the waiter recognised this and apologised before we said anything and offered a free round of soft drinks.
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Hi Jiles!
Read morethank you for your feedback😄sometimes our ac is a little extra, ill agree with you there. we can always turn it off! Never hesitate to ask. We dont alwasy notice cause we are running around lol, but can usually happily accomadate a request like that
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janev
Points +32
Vegan delight - Edit
I am so glad my husband and I took the time to ride the bus here. We were staying by ferry in Victoria, thought about walking here but it seemed a bit far and too much traffic. Did however figured out that we could take the bus and did easy from where we were staying. This restaurant is soooo good!!! something for everyone, my husband always likes a burger, I prefer salad. Both meals were excellent and enough for a few meals.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-15
Pros: wonderful menu, great service, amazing food
Cons: location, but a easy bus ride
MeeTonBlanshard
Hi JaneV
Read moreThank you so much for taking the time to write this awesome review :)
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drae
Points +82
good diner-styled eats 🍔 - Edit
I love the food here. It's great if you are in the mood for greasy-spoon/ diner-type food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-12
MeeTonBlanshard
Hi Drae! Thank you for the 5 stars!
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tenaya
Points +260
A good time - Edit
Pleasant service, fun vibe and tasty food!
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Hi Tenaya :)
Read moreThank you for the 5 stars !!
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BOO2U2
Points +68
Incredible salad- sorry sis! - Edit
The lovely server was so perky and enthusiastic. The atmosphere was calm, bright and welcoming. The salad was so vibrant and so fresh, even though my non-vegan sister thought it ‘too green’. The lovely warm ginger infusion made me smile. The dessert was rich and decadent. Thanks for such a great evening.
Read morePros: Good vegan food., Something for everyone., Love a good salad.
MeeTonBlanshard
Helllo Boo2U2!
Read moreThank for for taking the time to write such an awesome review and give us the 5 stars! We hope to see you and your sister again soon :)
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Tommy817
Points +1275
Great Food - Edit
The best poutine and carrot cake!
Read morePros: Friendly Staff
MeeTonBlanshard
Hi Tommy817..
Read morethank you for the 5 stars and for showcasing our yummy food :)
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denailac
Points +389
Love - Edit
Stopped in for breakfast that did not disappoint. So good stopped in for dinner on the same day and again did not disappoint.
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Hi Denailac,
Read moreTwice in one day! What an honor thank you :)
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MarsiaMS
Points +269
Excellent - Edit
Loved the food and the atmosphere. I will come back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-06
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BPopens
Points +38
Pretty Good Diner Food - Edit
The calamari was great, as was the hibiscus limeade. The fried chicken sandwich was okay. I liked the mac and cheese but it was very nutty.
Read morePros: Calimari, The non alcoholic drink selection was good!
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lavendereyelids
Points +130
I find the food very average - Edit
I’m very happy there’s a vegan restaurant that’s popular in this city and doing well. But I’ve eaten here 3x and each time I’ve found the food to be bordering on bland to be honest. It’s not bad but I really don’t get the hype. Considering how insanely expensive eating out is these days, I’d prefer to go other places.
Read moreMaybe good if you have more of an ‘English’ palette.
Food I’ve tried:
-Poutine with fried onion:
One of the worst things I’ve ever eaten out at a restaurant quite frankly. Tasted like very salty soy sauce and cheese over bland fries for like 18$.
-Mac n Cheese with Buffalo Cauliflower:
Again, just really bland. A lot of the pasta didn’t have sauce and it was just plain. The cauliflower was basically just spicey and not particularly sweet or barbecuey.
-Mediterranean burger:
Good and I think a pretty good value since you get it with some fries and a little salad. The burger is just your average veggie patty with tzatziki. It doesn’t taste particularly fancy and I would never crave to order it. But if my other vegan friends want to go to Meet, it’s a nice enough experience.
Also the menu is more geared towards meat alternatives than legumes or veggies, so if you’re not big on the meat alts, the menu doesn’t have a lot to offer.
Updated from previous review on 2024-02-25
Pros: Fully vegan , Artsy restaurant environment
Cons: Bland , Very average
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JillKarlowsky
Points +263
Would visit again! - Edit
My husband and I stopped in here the other day while in Victoria. We hadn’t been to this location before, but have dined at the Yaletown location on the mainland.
Read moreThis location was really bright and open, with plenty of space.
The hostess greeted us promptly upon our arrival, and was very friendly. Our server wasn’t very friendly and seemed a bit detached but perhaps was just having an off day. We still received our food and drinks as ordered.
The food was satisfactory, although both my husband and I found our entrees to be on the heavier side (Noodle-y Thai bowl and Meet Burger). We ordered the Sweet Chili Cauliflower as an appetizer and both really enjoyed this. We’ve tried similar cauliflower appetizers at several other restaurants, and this was unique in how large the pieces were. We would order this again. The menu is quite big, and I really like that they offer a variety of different options. This is a great place if you’re not sure what exactly you’re in the mood to eat.
Pros: variety , fully vegan
MeeTonBlanshard
Hi Jill, thank you so much for the detailed review - it's really appreciated. I'm happy to hear you had a pleasant, enjoyable experience for the most part. I do want to apologize that the server seemed off, that's not ideal, and our mains certainly can be quite filling. If you'd like to reach out to my email I'd love to connect further and have the opportunity to bring you back in for a 5 star experience. My email is dakotaeatsmeet@gmail.com
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in2insight
Points +520
Outstanding - Edit
It’s been awhile since we dinned at the original location so we’re delighted to find breakfast on the menu here.
Read moreEverything was so good. Flavorful and well cooked. Service was outstanding.
Pros: Vegan , Yummy
MeeTonBlanshard
Hello! Thanks so much for the kind feedback- we appreciate it! We're so happy your experience was all around great- that's what we like to hear! Looking forward to your next visit with us! Cheers
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Colubrinus
Points +28
Good food and nice atmosphere - Edit
I really liked it! Got a burger and fries and it was the best I've had in a long time. I liked the menu, too; they have quite a bit of variety, and while not too out there, most things have some flair.
Read moreBest part, though, is not having to worry about the menu and it generally being an inviting, happy feeling place. They had great music on, too!
Pros: Food's good, Non-vegan family seemed to like it, too, Inviting decor/atmosphere
Cons: A touch more salt?
MeeTonBlanshard
Hello, thank you so much for the fantastic feedback- we appreciate it! Looking forward to having you back for more good eats! Cheers
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SamanthatheRed
Points +84
Fun atmosphere - Edit
The food was good and I appreciated that they're open on the later side. Old VHS tapes playing was a nice touch. The food was good but could have used a bit more spice or flavor.
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Hi Samantha! Thank you for the feedback- we appreciate it! We are always looking at ways to improve, so we value you taking he time to leave us your thoughts! Looking forward to having you back again soon, Cheers!
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Arbutus
Points +125
Desserts are excellent - Edit
Due to dietary restrictions I was a bit limited on menu choices. Everything is vegan but I can't eat certain foods that aggravate my IBS. I ended up with a modified salad and a big plate of fries. The fries were excellent. According to everyone else in my party (not vegan) the mac and cheese, chicken burger, and the oyster mushroom calamari are very tasty also.
Read moreThe staff are lovely and very helpful figuring out ingredients and what is safe to eat. They have full ingredient lists of everything in the restaurant.
Many of the desserts had sold out, but we tried the cronut (deep fried croissant filled with coconut cream). I didn't like the coconut cream very much because it was too coconutty and strong, but the croissant pasty was one of the best things I have ever eaten. The lemon tart is pretty good also.
Overall, a nice spot to take people to dinner because everything is vegan. A bit pricey, but so is everything else in Victoria and the portion sizes are generous.
Pros: Helpful staff, Lively atmosphere, Cronuts are to die for
MeeTonBlanshard
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review for us - we appreciate the feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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pmc
Points +95
Casual Family Friendly Vibe - Edit
My husband and I stopped in for an early dinner after a long bike ride. We are health oriented vegans and the menu is aimed at people looking for comfort food so we aren’t the target audience.
Read moreWe started with an Elderflower Spritzer and Hot Ginger Elixir (like hot spiced cider), both very good.
We did find a couple options with some food value. I had the Noodle Y Thai, flavor was good but it needed more peanut sauce as the noodles were on the dry side. It came with broccoli but the pieces needed to be cut into bite size so you could eat with chopsticks. My husband enjoyed the Big Yum.
For dessert we tried the Rocky Road Ganache, very rich, but very good.
Pros: Many menu items to select from, Lively Casual atmosphere , Diverse beverage selection
Cons: Strange graffiti artwork canvases
MeeTonBlanshard
Thank you for the detailed review, we appreciate it very much. For folks looking to get healthier options, our staff are happy to help modify things. We hope to welcome you back soon ! Cheers !
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Picy
Points +2070
Delicious - Edit
After tasting MeeT in Vancouver, we went here on Blanshard. We had a great welcome, the food was awesome. We took the gnocchi and the mac & cheese with cauliflowers. It was really nice and the portions were quite enough for us European 😊.
Read moreMeeTonBlanshard
Amazing ! Thanks for giving us a visit on the island - happy to hear you enjoyed.
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Karl000
Points +88
Friendly staff and tasty food - Edit
Had a great time at MeeT during our short visit to Victoria. Nice interiors, good food selection and very friendly staff. A highlight with the kids was the option to have 50/50 french fries and salad as a side, or just all french fries - was an easy decision!
Read morePros: Food selection, Friendly staff, Nice interiors
MeeTonBlanshard
Thanks for the great review Karl, we're so glad you enjoyed the food, staff and space! :)
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