Off Main in Courtenay

Delightful and delicious

Food delish! Cocktails a delight! Space and ambiance perfect

Off Mains hash is the perfect breakfast.

I enjoyed the brisket bowl today and it was delicious! Service was great too. I wish I lived closer so I could enjoy this place more often. Will be back for sure!

Amazing vegan hash bowl

Great food!

My favourite restaurant in downtown! The food is amazing, and the staff are so sweet and friendly.

This is a great breakfast spot. I have really enjoyed every meal Ive had there. The staff are always accommodating and friendly.

Airways the best food and the most fun experience

Had brunch a few weeks ago and the food was really good however, there was a tiny pebble ( tooth cracking size ) in my crusty potatoes. I informed the staff and they apologized ; took a whopping three dollars off my bill.

Mind blowing breakfast. If you re a foodie , you will LOVE the food here! Amazing.

This place is outstanding. Chanced upon it while here on a trip, and it was the best food we ve had in the area. Additionally, the service was excellent - super friendly and positive. I would give this place 6 stars if I could.

My favorite place for breakfast is Off Main. I dont really have a favorite just depends on my mood. Love the staff and owners they are all amazing.

It was awesome to see Siobhans place finally - she is a serious gem and brings so much happiness into a space. I never ate, but my daughters loved their meal. The space was super aesthetic with fun quirks and the food was looked fresh and displayed beautifully. The space was super duper busy, but Siobhan made sure she had her team sent out to the tables, everything was handled with grace. I read online there was a kids menu- which we werent offered ..Maybe thats outdated?- but Ill take a peek at that next time :)

Great customer service and amazing brisket!

Great place. Great food. Great people. One of my top breakfast places in town.

The best food and service in courtenay

Amazing place! I was visiting family and was treated to a lovely brunch here. I got the mushrooms on toast with a side of pork belly, rhubarb lemonade and, my new obsession, SWEET & SOUR BRUSSELS. I needed to hold myself back from drinking the sauce at the end like it was soup. I dont know what they put in those brussel sprouts, but Id fly back to the island just for another bowl.

Best place in The Valley for brunch!

Very impressed, every item was absolutely perfect. Will be back for sure!

If I could give it more stars I would. Pork belly omelette was incredible, the entire staff make you feel right at home. Everything from start to finish was top shelf. Can t wait to go back. Food

Absolutely the best breakfast I have had in a long time and lovely people. Worth the drive from Victoria.

Great breakfast, friendly outgoing staff!

Very loud and took quite awhile to get a coffee and take our order. We made a reservation so they knew a table of 6 was coming.

Amazing service, cocktails and food! If I could eat here everyday, I truly would. I highly recommend!!

Wrote a review here about 2 years ago but wanted to update it. My experiences here have been nothing but wonderful and pleasant. The owners are overall wonderful people. The atmosphere is great to start my day off. Its a small place but the personality it carries is big! Ive been going here for about 3 years now and though I can no longer afford going every other week like I used to. I still look forward to my visits. The food! The food is consistantly amazing. With time the food has only become better and better. Their specials are very special. I love trying as much as I can here. Ive enjoyed food like brussel sprouts here even though i typically dont like them. Whatever magic theyre performing in the kitchen is spectacular!!! The service is some of the best in town. Not a single time have I left going eh.. I always wish I had the money to leave some huge tip for these lovely people. A lot of text for a resterant review but I cannot stress enough how much I love this place! Me and my boyfriend have been coming here for as long as weve been together and some of my favourite dates have been at Off Main. There is often a wait out the door to have breakfast here and for good reason. Thanks so much for the fond memories and amazing food. -Chloe

Hands down the best lunch Ive had in the Comox Valley! Great people serving locally sourced food, it doesnt get any better . As someone mentioned in their review , if this was in Vancouver , there would be a lineup down the street to get in.

Surprised at just how good this place is! Ok, so we arrived today, looking for a suitable place for lunch, missus is celiac, which can always pose a challenge.... Not here! Brisket bowl wasnt available! Disappointment was rife! But we soldiered on, spending a fair amount of time perusing the menu. Eventually settling on the mixed mushrooms on toast, with extra bacon. Coffee was available, but only drip.... Which actually tastes pretty good! So it arrives...... And immediately I am impressed! Big thick toast, really perfectly well done eggs, good stack of food, well presented. Tastes exceptional! If you are going to eat in downtown Courtenay, definitely try this place! Just not when I am in the queue!! Very nice decor and really friendly staff!! We give a definite thumbs up here!! No Roman slaves were harmed in this review! Dietary restrictions: Missus is celiac and they catered perfectly!

The food was so well put together and inspired!! And great service as well. Will definitely be back

Consistently good food. Some of the tables are not tall person friendly but the staff is always accommodating to seat us at a table that is better suited for me. Atmosphere is great and welcoming. Dietary restrictions: Celiac.

Food was delicious, and the staff is very friendly!

Decided to play local tourist. Found this gem of a place. Amazing eggs Benny for brunch ! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.

Slower service is completely forgiven, with the friendly charming staff. Unfortunately I cannot forgive the cold under seasoned food. +1 star for offering a wide variety of gluten free options

Delicous eggs benny, love all of the gluten free options!! Food was a little cold so that was disappointing, but friendly service made up for it.

We are so lucky to live in the Comox Valley! If this incredible restaurant was in Victoria there would be a huge line up down the sidewalk & a 60 minute wait. Carrot Ginger soup with Pork Belly Sandwich, Pork Belly Eggs Benny with the best smashed potatoes Ive ever had. We both wanted to lick the plates clean because it was that good!

Pretty mint little hole in the wall restaurant. Expensive but premium food

Oh My Lord !! Of the countless breakfast joints have eaten at over so many decades, THIS PLACE is in the top 5. First off, THEY ARE ALL SO SWEET and Kind and Hospitable They REALLY WANT to give You an excellent meal and experience They SEE You as a person and not just someone who walked in I ordered an Omelette and was recommended to add shallots and cherry tomatoes to it. Came with a delicious toast and potatoes which were deep fried The omelette tasted like it came from a Home Kitchen - truly authentic taste and SO GOOD !! Could tell that the ingredients they used were local and fresh - don t really get that taste in majority of the places i ve been to The Coffee was good and they came by several times to make sure i was having a good experience If i lived nearby I WOULD EAT HERE EVERY SINGLE DAY !! I had the urge to hug these people for SUCH a delightful experience but then stopped myself :) MOST DEFINITELY coming back here again whenever am in the vicinity to try more items

You may have eaten here before since its been a breakfast place. Dont be mistaken this place is better than its ever been before. The people operating the kitchen truly care about food and their creativity shows on the plate. Generally Im pretty critical about places and I can find something wrong with a dish. My first time coming here after many years I took my hat off and said I dont think I could have done it better myself. You can clearly tell there is a happy vibe, friendly service and the place deserves your attention! If youre coming out for breakfast or lunch you got to come here.

Great food, great vibes. Delicious side of Brussels sprouts. This place would be packed if it were in a bigger city. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Parking: Parking right out front

Probably the best eggs bennie weve ever had!! Nice redo on the interior.

I cannot express how good the breakfast was. Stunningly good. Food : 5/5

Best breakfast/ brunch I ve ever had in town ! The food is absolutely incredible, and being able to have an amazing cocktail with breakfast is top notch !! I already can t wait to go back !! And the price for what you get is amazing ! I need to take all my friends here ! Vegetarian options: Options for everyone ! Dietary restrictions: Options for everyone

The food was fantastic. The service was friendly and energetic. We had the fried chicken sandwich and the brisket bowl both of which were excellent. The restaurant space was comfortable, funky and fun

Food was good. Had a great omlette! I was perfect and different but not weird.

My boyfriend and I went in for the first time yesterday after a recommendation from my boss and omg our only regret was not going sooner!! I got the Turkey and Bacon Grilled Cheese special and my boyfriend got the French Toast special and omg they were both absolutely delicious!!! The service was awesome and it had an overall super great vibe!! We absolutely can t wait to go back and it ll definitely be one of our new go to spots!!

Wonderful low key restaurant Great food great service Food

Off Main is a lovely place with a musical ambience.

Food was really good. Great portion size too.

Favourite breakfast joint in the valley!

Salmon on toast with poached egg.... Yum Yum! Cozy and charming, this Bristol gem boasts the friendliest staff in town. A brunch hotspot, dishes are made to perfection. Its always buzzing, unfortunately no way to make reservations.

We were recommended to try this place by the ladies at Love Bug coffee. The staff was amazing and the food was top notch. Can t wait to go back and try the other items on the menu!

The best brunch spot in the valley by far!

Loved the food and the staff here. Dietary restrictions: Almost everything is, or can be made gluten free. Food : 5/5 |

Kid-friendliness: No actual kids meals but definitely catered to children and they were both happy (2&5) Food

Fantastic food and lovely service. A true gem in the heart of the city. Will be back every time I pass through and looking for very good brunch. My standards are very high and this place is top notch.

Love the energy in this little place.

To be honest today I had hash and it was way too greasy and tasted like it was made the day before. Besides the staff is nice and fast service.

Ordered Vegan hash which is regular hash without eggs . Potatoes were stale, mixed vegatables were also over cooked but the worst was the saturation in oil. Shame, they get good reviews. It was end of day so $27 bucks with tip and lemonade.

One of the best egg bennies in town!

Fantastic meal!! I had the Brisket bowl and it was incredible. The layers of flavour and texture were perfect. Fabulous service too! Highly recommend!

Grest service and very large portions of fresh and flavourful food

Amazing breakfast!

Came here on way home after camping trip for brunch. Amazing service and food. Pleasantly surprised and will come back when I m back in Courtaney. No pics of food cause we devoured it!!

Very nice. Excellent vegetarian options. Vegetarian options: Good options for vegetarians Food : 5/5 |

This is delightful restaurant that specializes in brunch foods. The menu has a lot of options and they serve various beverages. So far every meal Ive had has been exceptional, I highly recommend this place for a good meal. It can get busy, but its definitely worth the wait. Update: Still as awesome as ever

Brisket hash bowl. Full stop.

I ordered the hash entree with pork bellies added and it was one of the best breakfasts I ve had in my life. It was more than worth the wait to be seated

It was good. They actually cooked my eggs the way I ordered them and the smoked brisket eggs benny Mmmm .. the server was great, too,, The only thing I didnt like was the noise level, so loud in there its like having breakfast in a nightclub

I love the specials!!!! Harlan is killing it with his creative cuisine, unique flavors, and stunning presentation. Siobhan and the wait staff are always upbeat and welcoming. You guys are amazing!!!! Vegetarian options: The hash bowl is an excellent vegetarian option Dietary restrictions: The gluten free buns are tasty...and the chef will modify the meal to accommodate allergies and preferences. Kid-friendliness: They are welcoming to kids and provide coloring books.... the pancakes are a good kid friendly.

Really enjoyable breakfast spot with friendly service and food that has unique flavour combinations. One of the best breakfast spots on the island.

A must have for brunch! I had a breakfast bowl that was to die for. Servers were energetic and so friendly. We will be back for sure.

Excellent food, ceasers were top notch too

I had the pulled pork breakfast bowl but I added a couple eggs. It was spectacular Parking: We were able to park out front with our motorcycles

Its really good food, but incredibly slow service. If you have the time worth, but not good for a quick brunch/lunch.

We ended up here by accident. We were supposed to go to another place nearby, but they were closed. What a happy accident. Very warm, inviting interior. Staff were absolutely great! Very friendly and entertaining. Food was fantastic. Smoked salmon eggs Beni was far and above the best I ve ever had. Our group thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Would very highly recommend! Dietary restrictions: My wife is gluten free, and they were very accommodating. She loved her meal.

Amazing breakfast!

Best chicken and french toast combo weve ever tasted. Eggs benny were solid and the potatoes were stupendous. So glad we found it and stopped in.

Lovely service good food good portions. A top breakfast spot in the Comix Valley area

Nailed it again!

I was charged 25$ for mushroom toast , was not informed of the included gratuity charge and double tipped , the server expressed mirth at this. A real heartbreaking experience that amplified my hangover. I sought comfort and received a knife straight to my financial security and dignity. My friends still mock me to this day.

Honestly, this is the best breakfast/brunch in town by a long shot.

My partner and I decided to have a sit down breakfast before doing some downtown holiday shopping. We were greated courteously and promptly seated at an available table. Drinks were ordered and delivered promptly, ,my partner was greatly pleased with the quality of coffee. We ordered our Michaels favorite traditional benny, hers bacon mine on ham both hard poached. I was at first surprised by the side, the new hashbrowns or smashed deepfried potatoes were not visually appealing but were in fact perfectly cooked and delicious. My hard poached egg was cooked pefectly, unfortunately it was served under a bland and cold hollandaise sauce. After my first bite of overcooked ham my brunch partner found a hair in her hollandaise halting our enjoyable brunch experience entirely. We asked for our bill and my partnered asked for her meal to be discounted and we were reffered to a supervisor who promptly told us we were wrong and that we should listen. At which point I insisted on getting our bill so we could take off mainoff my list of local restauraunts that will receive my custom going forward. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

10/10 breakfast! My go to breakfast or brunch spot!

If this is what people had been eating thousands of years ago we wouldnt have needed to invent god. Absolutely delicious. Food

Enjoyed the new room. Interesting menu.

Incredible food with wicked service

Great little place with good food and good music. Came for breakfast and they were playing 90s hip-hop (the good early 90s stuff). Had the breakfast sandwich special and a coffee and when I finish my meal, I didnt feel rushed out like some places. I got to sit, read the news, have some coffee while listening to Queen Latifah and LL Cool J tracks. Oh yeah, the food was good and they should bottle whatever that special sauce was on the sandwich. It made the meal. Would recommend.

Incredible service, staff, and food! Very friendly and welcoming environment! The best chicken and waffles Ive ever had! OFF MAIN will be our new go to breakfast spot in Courtenay

Very impressed! We know what a good brunch is and this was top notch. My partner said this was the best Benny he s ever had! My dish was delicious- felt light and healthy. Would highly recommend!! Love from vancouver x

Loved my breakfast here! Delicious veggie omelette, unique Caesars and great vibe.

Such a cool place. The menu is incredible - food delicious - people so welcoming and amazing. I highly recommend it!

Egg Benny with Chicken & waffles will be my go to brunch in this town

Amazeballs. So good. Keep it up. We are so blessed to have you in our community. Great place to go into food coma heaven. Especially on a day off

Best brunch by far in the valley!!! I am a celiac with many dietary restrictions. I have yet to go to a restaurant who values elegance and will always accommodate any allergy if possible and always super exceed all my expectations!!!! By far the most elevated brunch experience yet in the valley . You know we love you xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxo

Unreal brunch, Caesar and service. My server was so lovely and attentive even with a a full restaurant. Beautiful decor and vibe

Not the chespest but foods really good small but still a great place to go with friends or take a date

Food was awesome, service was great, and the company was even better. Being able to dine out again, meet with friends, and eat good food is HUGE, and OFF MAIN nails it out of the park. Do yourself a favor and try the Hash Bowl, you wont be disappointed!

Yummy food, especially the Brussels. There was a wait cause its a popular spot so expect to add your name to a list for weekend brunches. We have a 6 month old and they have boosters but no highchairs at the resto to borrow..our high chair travels well so wed Brought it in case and they were super kind and accommodating by making sure we had all the space we needed to set up. A great experience for all, big and small.

Great cocktails, great food .

Absolutely amazing food, but even better is the warm and friendly staff. We were lucky enough too finally enjoy a warm meal (at the same time) and sip coffee, as an amazing team member showed off our ten week old and put him too sleep. Made our month.

Amazing breakfast

What a great experience! Loved the eclectic decor and beautiful paintings. The staff was all so lovely and work so well together to ensure your experience is great. It was bumping busy, which was awesome, but the service and arrival of food and drinks was super prompt. Have already recommended to three friends since we ate there this morning. The pork belly Benny was the best Benny I ve ever eaten .hands down! Thanks we ll be back for sure

A very nice man with a great sense of humor paid for our breakfasts (thank you!!) The food was good, but I prefer shredded hash browns. They did not offer fresh fruit but I had the sweet and sour grilled Brussels Sprouts- they were good, with my poached eggs on top. The place is exceptionally noisy too - but an obvious favorite for the locals!

Amazing food. Amazing people. That pork belly Benedict is life changing. A must try if you haven t!!

I have read the other reviews for this restaurant and unfortunately I did not have this experience here. I gave it two stars because the food was very good but the service was very poor. When we first got there we had to wait for a bit and I had my elderly father with me and I had to find a chair myself for him to sit down to wait. When we got a table it was very very sticky and we had to ask for napkins as none were provided. We ordered our breakfasts and not once during our entire experience did someone come over to check how things were or if we needed more coffee as the cups were very small. I had to get up and go to the counter to ask for coffee and that seem to annoy them. I then had to flag someone down to ask for jam because none was provided and we were having toast with our meals. I overheard the server say to the other server now they want jam in a condescending way. I didn t think it was unreasonable to ask for a refill of coffee at a restaurant having breakfast and I had to get up and go over to the counter to do it because no one came to our table. We essentially finished our meal without coffee, water, and I had to scrape the jam off my toast to give my father. My partner ordered pancakes and they did not give him syrup nor did they ask if he wanted any and of course because no one came to the table he ate them dry. It was not a pleasant start to our day.

Love the atmosphere, friendly staff and absolutely delicious food!

My boyfriend and I searched for the best breakfast in town, and we found it! We each got a Benny. I got the ham Benny but added bacon (no need, their ham is this huge thick beautiful piece of ham) my bf got the pork belly Benny. Both were ridiculously good. The staff all had such a happy fun vibe, very welcoming. The restaurant has a laid back hipster vibe. Awesome fresh, home made grade food.

The pork belly Benny is a MUST HAVE. The food was so delicious and the staff were all very friendly. Highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic meal, and even better service. One of the best in the valley for sure.

Off Main is our new fav when visiting the area! We went for brunch and the bennies, hash, and caesars were all delicious, and the service was beyond wonderful. We cant wait to come back again soon :)

THE BEST breakfast and lunch ever! Love all the staff and the owners are absolutely incredible humans. The specials are so well thought out and crafted beautifully, the cocktails are so creative and delicious and the restaurant itself is so pretty inside! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Go right now!!

Our go-to spot for breakfast whenever we are in Comox. Great place for breakfast, and awesome Ceasars. Breakfast sandwich for me everytime . So good

Great omelet and wonderful service.

Love this place! We ate here when they hosted a BBQ pop-up and we were not disappointed. The brisket sandwich and corn dogs were delicious. Excellent service as well. If you re in Courtenay, I recommend a stop here. :)

Dont be in a hurry when you go. The wait is worth it, food and service were amazing!!

Amazing food. Whenever we have visitors from outside the island we bring them there and theyre always impressed

The coffee, incredible. Egyptian Lemonade, so yummy. Friend had brisket hash and I had hash with smoked tofu. Both left us talking about the perfect balance and fun for our tastebuds. We also left with jars of the hotsauce cause it was that good. Looking forward to our next trip

Used to do brunch once a month here before Covid; the menu is smaller now but I actually prefer it that way and the food and price is still great

The food was fresh had salmon benny portion of salmon very small for the price and not a fan of pickeled salmon. Home fries were really nice red shin potatoes. The piece of cantaloupe was not ripe you could have put something else that is ripe. My wife had mushrooms on Toast said it was really good. The place is very noisy hard to have a conversation. Service was good and friendly. We will be back and I will try something different. All in all a good place to eat.

Best eggs Benny I ve ever had in my life.

Awesome food. Incredible server Definitely will be back!!

Michaels off Main is the best breakfast Ive had in the valley, hands down. The special, I think it was braised pork bowl. To die for. I go out for breakfast regularly and wow I was completely blown away.

Amazing food! Excellent eggs Benny options, small seating area but worth the wait on a busy Sunday. Lovely staff!

This place is awesome. If you have to wait to get in, do it. Unless Im in the line, then get out of the way!! The staff is super friendly and the food is tremendous!

The food bar none is the best breakfast/brunch in town. It s excellent. You will not be disappointed. Scratch made and they follow the KISS rule (Keep It Simple Stupid) the food really speaks for itself. The maple sausage they have is by far the best sausage I have ever had. It s a must try. I come for the eggs Benedict, which is awesome by any standards, but the star of the show has to be the sausages! Keep up the great work guys!

Hand down, the BEST eggs Benny in the valley right now! Also, some fab service from happy people

Had a company Christmas party here and it was bomb.

We absolutely enjoyed our Sunday brunch at Off Main. Kelly, our server, was friendly, helpful and gave great recommendations. We ordered the Veggie Benny (delicious!) Pork Belly Benny (sooo good!) and the Brisket Bowl Special. Lots of other items on the menu that we cant wait to order next time. Parking: Plenty of street parking available on a Sunday. 2 hr max parking M-F.

Awesome food and service. Musics a bit loud but your neighbour cant listen in. Brunch is my favorite here!

Excellent service and the hot sauce was so good. Black n tomato benny.

Absolutely amazing! Food was brilliant - hot sauce was so good! Cocktails were insanely good! Service was incredible! Couldn t recommend enough!!!!

Came for a pop up event! Was a great vibe, most of the food was delicious. Tapas and cocktails city pricing but had a good time.

Fast, friendly service, lots of delicious food on the menu & on our plates. Super cool atmosphere. We ll be back ASAP!

Since the new managers have taken over, the food and service has greatly improved. Amazing vegan options and hot sauce!!

Excellent service and delicious food!

Amazing home style food and great staff! Absolutely delicious breakfast and lunch foods. The pork belly sandwich is next level.

love the updated look and the female run business! food always comes out quickly and tastes awesome!! and everyone there is so nice and cheery

The music, ambiance and the servers were great. The food was delicious and unexpected. My wife fell in love with the seafood omelette and I tried chicken & waffle for the first time and couldn t have ask for better. Great little place that we will go back very soon.

Great new old spot! Great vibes, service and food!

Excellent breakfast! Staff was vibrant

Great Drinks. Bubbly service. My Kinda Place.

Amazing staff. Delicious food. Modern flare. And great vibe

Love the little sidewalk patio... great food, great service, and loved, loved, loved the cocktails.

This has been my favourite breakfast place for years, sad to say. Quality took a nose dive. Cold. And a staple in my food, upon calling and letting someone know they hung up on me. Terrified as had I not noticed the hard thing in my mouth and fished it out I would ve swallowed a staple. Disappointing and scary experience.

Not as good as before

Updating due to new ownership and finally having had the chance to check it out. Fantastic. Just fantastic. Siobhan and Harlan have really made this place their own and have made so many positive changes. The food is top notch, the drinks are absolutely sublime and the atmosphere is just..:..great. The accent wall with the designs on it! Ah! Can t say enough nice things about it. Will be back time and time again. So glad to see this place with a breathe of fresh life in it.

Siobhan and Harlan are the most kind and hardworking people! They bought Michaels Off Main in the middle of the pandemic and have been able to create something new and exciting that Comox desperately needed! Off Main has amazing food, AMAZING cocktails, an amazing vibe and super super amazing staff and owners <3 love you all keep being cool & doing what youre doing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing Food and service!

The best breakfast decision you ll ever make is coming here. Service and food is always incredible. I always recommend the chicken and waffles but you can t go wrong with anything on the menu. I am so happy to finally be back indoors now 10/10 would recommend. -Chloe

Eggs Bennie. Absolutely fabulous!!

Amazing service, extremely tasty eats, best chicken and waffles ever. The new owners have done a great job updating the decor and have created a very comfortable and visually pleasing environment to kick back and fill that void in your stomach. This is the place!

Great friendly staff, hence the 4 stars. Had the pork belly benny on a slower weekday and food was extremely slow for the number of tables in use: 4. I really wanted to be impressed by the food but was not; pork belly had a nice sear on it but hollandaise fell flat.

A fantastic brunch spot in the valley. Good food well prepared, fantastic staff and new owner. Highly recommended.

Had some time to kill in Courtenay and stopped in here for a bite. The place was buzzing, very lively for a Sunday morning. Cool vibes, friendly staff, good atmosphere. The fried chicken sandwich was unreal, I d definitely recommend. Everything from the pickle to the bun, it was great. Make sure to try the house tea, perfect hit for a summer thirst.

Great food, great staff. Favourite Sunday breakfast spot.

In a town full of good breakfast joints, this place is in a class of its own. Ignore the photos and the reviews from before the pandemic. New ownership has given the place a new lease on life. Whether youre a carnivore, a vegan or gluten sensitive, youll find drool-worthy dishes that use local, seasonal ingredients and are accompanied by creative alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. (Bottomless drip coffee: yes. Fancy-pants lattes and espresso drinks: no.) For appetites large and small; for people wanting to tuck into a fresh take on a familiar plate or to step outside their comfort zone; for genuinely friendly service and unmatched atmosphere, treat yourself to Off Main. If only they did dinner too!

Great food and service. Awesome interior.

It took awhile to get food but the service was great and the food is excellent. Definitely try the pork belly.

Great brunch spot in Courtenay. Food is top notch and they have a range of delicious cocktails to wash it down with. Well worth a visit if you re in town.

This place should have a higher rating. Wow! I had the chicken and waffles and it was genuinely the best waffle I ever had. Chicken was incredible, hollandaise was light but delicious. Breakfast potatoes were classic diner style but everything I wanted. The house hot sauce was spicy but delicious and accented the food really well. Will definitely be returning!

An excellent, excellent breakfast joint. Went during a weekend trip and Im so glad we landed in this restaurant. Overheard the owner say she recently took over the place with her partner because she sensed it had a good energy. It seemed to me that actually shes the source of good energy. Theyre really doing a fantastic job and you can feel it. My boyfriend cleaned his plate--something he rarely does. Our eggs were cooked to perfection and the hash was fresh and crispy. Although we went right when it opened, the place filled up fast!

Great atmosphere, truly helpful and pleasant service, and the food was amazing! They feature lots of delightful twists on breakfast standards - both wholesome and delicious eats! The perfect brunch spot.

The people were super polite and welcome when we came in. The French toast was really good. Personally I wasnt a big fan of the hash browns that came with my wifes food, but she liked them, so thats all that matters.

Good food good prices cozy atmosphere.

Awesome little breakfast joint ! Homemade hot sauce was kills

The staff are soo friendly and their eggs benny is poached just perfectly!

Great food, great service, good prices. Staff was friendly and the place was clean.

Best breakfast place in the Comox Valley hands down, great service great food.

Always excellent food and service. I like their atmosphere, lots of cool antique furniture and decor. The only place I really go to for breakfast

Its an institution of breakfasts, service was excellent and food delicious. Big portions and an extensive menu.

Fantastic meal and service...

This place has a great feel, and great food. Its friendly, warm and just a classic spot. My breakfast was delicious, but in particular I want to focus on the sausage. This could have been the most delicious sausage Ive ever had, and Ive had a lot of sausage. It was the Tannadice Sausage, and if youre from Vancouver Island you might be familiar with this local farm, but I was not. When I am back on Vancouver Island I will go out of my way to get to Michaels Off Main and chow down on some tasty breakfast!

I hade the chicken Benny, SO GOOD. Prices and service is very good and the restaurant is very clean. Highly recommend this place.

Staff is very friendly.Made me feel comfortable and at ease.I loved the food, all cooked fresh and served hot.Also has spaced seating for covid safety.

Great food and awesome service

Nice funky place great bennys list

Love the bennies

Breakfast was awesome Mexican sausage was yummy the wife had the seafood crepe 5 stars for sure

It is under new owners now. The menu is smaller but you can never go wrong with bacon and eggs. My poached eggs were perfectly cooked. Nice crispy bacon and potatoes. Friendly staff and great service. A great place to go for lunch or breakfast.

great place for breakfast. Good portions and friendly staff. The Spanish sausage is highly recommended. .

Fantastic experience all around, great update on the space with new management who are clearly dialed in... Food was superb and the service was noticed by all at table to be attentive, calm and kind .. near perfect experience! 5 stars without a doubt ..

We had a wonderful Sunday brunch ... All 3 of us had the Argentinian Benny - we were lucky enough to get the last ones. Very friendly hostesses, very good food, interesting cocktails ... Will definitely recommend / return.

I had the seafood eggs Benny. Amazing plate of food! I will definitely be returning to order it again. Aside from the great food, the staff were super on the ball, very friendly and provided an excellent experience. Great place!!

This place is great. One of the best omelettes Ive ever had. Lots of extras! hugely recommended this place, you wont be disappointed.

New owners doing a great job keep it up

Wow, this place has new life in it! Seriously, the old owners are gone and a new couple have had it for a couple months. The food is amazing. The new owners are just what Courtenay needs more of. We had Benedicts and the kids had piles of eggs, meat and pancakes. Everything was great. Went back 2 or 3 days later for coffee and a light breakfast. Same delicious food and attentive staff/owners.

Fantastic food and great service. The vegan options are fantastic.

Super fun cocktails and great fresh dishes!!!! Great new ownership

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff! The chicken and waffles was fantastic with just the right amount of sweet and savoury. The mushroom toast was delish. The rest of the menu looks great with bennies and classic bacon and eggs. Looking forward to going back soon to try some of the fun sounding breakfast cocktails!

Excellent brunch spot with some really interesting items. The specials keep bringing us back! So difficult to choose my fave - could be the duck breakfast sandwich or pulled pork benny. The veggie and vegan menu options sound really good too. May have had a couple of cheeky brunch cocktails as a treat!

This place was substantially better as Michaels off Main. Dont know why all of the old staff had to go because they were awesome. The menu changed entirely and when asked to make a basic crepe with eggs/bacon, it apparently couldnt be done. I thought this was unusual for a breakfast joint. Miss the old aesthetic with the quirky artwork too. Overall severely underwhelmed with this place, can say confidently that none of my friends or I will be coming back which sucks. :(