364 8th St #103, Courtenay, BC V9N 2N6, Canada
A fun all day breakfast and lunch bistro. Plenty of seating with licensed patio so you can enjoy a local beer with your lunch, or a mimosa with your breakfast! We are also a micro coffee roastery in the heart of the Comox Valley providing wholesale coffee for business and for individual use! Restaurant features all day breakfast and lunch with a creative steampunk flare!
WoW fantastic speciality coffees & incredible food + excellent service. Dale & his wife are so kind, their wonderful staff & talented chefs reflect that, one of our top spots for brunch. Highly recommend!
Lots of gluten free options! Had the eggs Benny in regular and GF for my husband. The vanilla latte was amazing! Highly recommend. 👍
We went for brunch to Rhodos Coffee and Bistro and had a great time. The food was very good, with generous portions, and their server (Manno) was extremely friendly and attentive. We sat on the patio, which is dog friendly.
Great staff, everyone seems to have pride in working there and is so friendly and engaged. Wish there were a few more vegan options, but glad there are a few. Disappointing it costs more to use plant milk in beverages though. EDIT: seems ownership is questionable. Not sure how you can lose money on plant based milk when a retail carton costs less than $5 and you claim to lose money charging $1 per beverage with plant milk. By your logic, you can only add plant based milk to less than 5 coffees in order to lose money. Tons of places dont charge for it all, not sure who you think charges $1.25 or more. As far as blaming minimum wage, how many jobs and how many hours do you want your employees to work to avoid food and rent? Min wage has fallen so incredibly far behind inflation that it is impossible to live on min wage working 40hrs a week. Definitely not comfortable coming back knowing this is the kind of out of touch greedy ownership.
The food, coffee and service was excellent as always. Really enjoyed the chicken corn chowder!
Staff was nice, nice service! The coffee and breakfast selection is quite good. The Comox Benny was tasty. Love the smoked salmon and toasted croissant, gives it a nice light crunch. The arugula has a great compliment in flavour. Only problem was that there was way too much hollindaise sauce and my medium pouches eggs were more like soft Pouched that the croissant became way too soggy way too quickly, what a shame because the this was almost a next level eggs Benny.
Wow, what a great breakfast! We were visiting Courtenay and I have a thing for trying out little coffee shops/bistros for brunch. We heard that the Benny's here were the best in town and I can definitely agree with that. The hollandaise sauce was top notch and they were generous with it. My husband had a traditional breakfast and loved it as well. The eggs were perfect and the hash browns/fried potatoes were amazing. The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy while still having ample space for patrons. Staff were friendly and efficient as well. We had a snow storm the night before and a lot of places were closed so I'm glad we had a chance to come here. Will definitely come back when we visit again.
We ordered avocado bacon eggs benedict and Montreal skillet with drip coffee. The food tastes were great and very nice atmosphere. Toasts came with jam on a side, I forgot to ask it’s flavour (probably raspberry??), but it was very tasty, not too sweet and sour. I think it was locally made jam (not like jams you get at big chain grocery stores). Every servers were very friendly. We enjoyed having our brunch here. No wonder why everyone left good reviews for this restaurant!
Great quality drinks, speedy service and tasty food with good presentation (for both sit in and takeout).
Great menu, great coffee, lovely staff.
Great gluten free food and service. Will definitely be back
Enjoyed a delicious cappuccino today. Nice and frothy.
Rhodos is the best! Family run and delicious food, great coffee, great people!
We re visiting from Alberta for a Wedding and we re recommended this place. We will 100% be back! Amazing staff and breakfast. Thank you very much!
All of their coffees are just incredible. I highly reccomend the bbq vegan burrito for veg people- I didnt think Id like it but it is so good. The flavours complimented one another better than I expected, its not not overly rich, at all, and the ingredients taste fresh. Vegetarian options: Vegan options too. Vegan bbq burrito is excellent.
Awesome breakfast restaurant. Excellent service, excellent food.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and GF options were excellent Dietary restrictions: Had a fabulous meal today, great friendly staff. Beautifully prepared food done with care Recommended dishes Avocado Bacon Eggs Benedict
So happy we found this local treasure! Youve gotta love a place that greets you with, Hi Friend when you walk in the door. Incredible iced mocha & chicken focaccia sandwich. Well definitely be back!
One of my favorite places for food in the valley. The staff are amazing and welcoming. Quick service and delish food. Best mulligatawny soup Ive ever had.
Had lunch here with my daughter yesterday. She s been in quite a few times and has always told me how good it is. Finally got to try it for myself! I was not disappointed! Absolutely loved the decor and my mocha, sandwich and our shared mocha cheesecake were all awesome! Will definitely be back again when we re in town!
Best latte in town! And the only one that doesnt require extra shots :)
BEST PLACE EVER!
We tried this place for the first time. Cafe latte was good, veggy omelette was perfectly cooked, comfy private booth, convenient parking spaces and good service. Rhodos roast their own coffee with several blends available. Excellent food but foundit little expensive. Will go back for sure. Vegetarian options: Liked veggy omelette Parking: Convenient free parking spaces
We walked by the shop when they were closed and the owners invited us in anyway to look around. Today we went back to buy coffee. Staff were all very friendly, coffee was great. Had a nice chat with the owner who told us all about the various coffees they roast instore and gave us some to try. So nice to find a family run local business. Definitely going back!
Our favorite brunch spot. Just as good as The Hen and the Hog but no line. Great staff, cool atmosphere.
Vegetarian options: Best eggs benny i have had in a while, cute little spot. Service was great and the coffee was really good.
as someone who puts frank s hot sauce on everything unfortunately they do not carry it however I was 100% satisfied They make their own hot sauce and at first I was stumbled to try, but the owner insisted and gave it a shot and wow i was amazed by the smokiness and the flavors, i poured it on my whole plate. (they sell it as well:)!) Service is always kind and warm, potato s are real tasting, for someone who enjoys shredded. many drink options as well.. I am happy that they close later than most breakfast places do as this town has not much open. Hollandaise is buttery but yummy with the hot sauce, thank you for all your hard efforts and prices are amazing for the portion!!! give it a try, 10/10, value, service, food. They really do the most and everyone should appreciate them.
Consistently great service. I used to buy my premium roasted coffee beans at places like Starbucks, until I found this local Gem. Ive been buying my coffee exclusively from Rhodos since 2020 the quality has never wavered.
Great staff as always!
Great little place to grab a very well priced meal. Had a breakfast lunch and it was great. Staff are super friendly and know just when to come check on you. Absolutely would recommend for a great food spot in courtenay
Lovely place to go for breakfast or lunch. Never been here before and really enjoyed our meals. Great ambience, private booths in the side room and tastey selection of specialty coffee and teas. Service staff were lovely and we even met the owner. Great people and supportive of local artists and the community. Highly recommend you try it out. Vegetarian options: Had a wonderful Root Veggie Bowl for breakfast.
Loved my salmon Benny! Best latte, baking and amazing in house hot sauces! Love coming here and supporting this amazing couple!
Great menu, food, and service! They have a good loyalty plan with the free Getintheloop app, rewarding customers.
Great Food, Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
Great food, amazing staff, great atmosphere, reasonably priced Definitely a must Parking: Ample parking Kid-friendliness: Super fun and exciting for those tiny humans
Great food! Service is prompt. It was busy on a Sunday (like ask the brunch places in this town) but we were seated quickly and the food was out in decent time. Lots of great GF options. Quite a few vegetarian options too. Fresh food.
My pick over the countless other coffee shops in town. Consistently good coffee, good atmosphere, and not a cult
Great solid bistro food and absolutely fantastic coffee.
Cute quaint cafe with all the Canadian classics! Food is great, coffee superb. Extra points for allowing the order of a Half Benny, gratitude from my little heart and stomach! Food : 4/5
Rude man with huge attitude gave me the worst customer service Ive ever experienced in the Valley yet. Coffee was good at least.
Decided to try the Gluten free options as wife is celiac 2 orders of classic benny, ultimate breakfast sandwich and the pulled pork skillet INSANE VALUE and great flavours, if youre looking for Gluten free options and/or just great take away or sit in breakfast; this is place for you. Also the caramel macchiato is better than Starbucks
My favorite spot in Courtenay for brunch and coffee. Great food and good service. Fancy surprise is always a fun order!
There was nothing special here, I had the eggs, Benny, the English muffin wasnt toasted enough, and my eggs werent cooked the way I asked for.
Okay we stop here for coffee when in town. They have an off menu drink called a salted peanut butter Frappuccino. This drink is utterly amazing. Almost like Reese pieces but better. We will stop here all the time! Drank it before I got a picture! Dietary restrictions: Gluten friendly options Kid-friendliness: Made my kid a kids coffee!
So nice service and food! I recommend
Love this place. Great food, and nice owners and staff. Hoping for a healthier meat option someday (turkey sausage? :)
Friendly and attentive service, full sized plates, delicious food, menu has an amazing range of choices including gluten free. Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options clearly marked on the menu. Kid-friendliness: My kids took a bit longer to decide and even though the place was busy, the waitress took her time and did not rush them. Plenty of kid-friendly food options.
Great house coffee, good menu and friendly.
This place is a gem in the city, coffee is delicious and the service is great. You have multiple options to eat, and the dishes are really tasty
The perfect breakfast and coffee place.
Excellent breakfast, perfect amount. Delicious homemade jam and hot sauce. Great coffee with free refills. Friendly, speedy service. I love the steampunk touches. Highly recommend.
Good food and great service, the staff is all wonderful and, friendly. I recommend.
Always a wonderful atmosphere. Unique items. The pan fried potatoes are delicious. Generous portions.
It was awesome the food was delicious and the staff super friendly and very efficient.
Friendly and welcoming staff greeted us. The roasted in-house coffee was delicious and food was amazing. Highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for a great meal or a perfect cup of coffee!
Great food and friendly service. Had the pancakes and roasted root vegetable bowl. Their Ha-Bango hot sauce is amazing! Vegetarian options: Roasted root vegetable bowl
Peanut butter cup latte is absolutely amazing, and the sweetest people ever
Great eggs Benny prices ain t too bad and they are generous with the servings. Best breakfast in the valley
What a wonderful experience here! This is a true Mom n Pop restaurant with their son working as chef. The food is wonderful and they source locally produced goods and ingredients. I had the lox Benny and my Dad had a scrambler. The coffee and desert were awesome! 10/10 will be back!
Great food, & service. very accommodating of food allergies and of course great coffee
Great coffee and breakfast. Hashbrowns were superb
Very lovely experience! Got the smoked salmon eggs Benny perfect portions and great staff!
Dale & his team are absolutely fantastic. Prompt & courteous service. The food is second to none and the home made hot sauces WOW!! Will be back for sure.
honestly the hardest thing is deciding what you wanna eat, their menu has so many delicious options. but my personal favorite has to be their eggs Bennys. their coffee is very Ritch smooth and flavorful I always grab a cup to go.
My absolute new fave lil Cafe. Some of the nicest staff(seriously had such fun laughing with them) and the food was phenomenal. Their Coconutty Latte is to die for! You could say, I like em a latte!! 20/10 recommend!
Great service, yummy food!
Absolutely love this coffee place. Amazing staff, great owner. Great customer service, Great coffee!! One of the best coffee shops on the island and certainly the best in the valley.
Great place
Good service, friendly staff and terrific workers even under pressure. Always great to walk in and enjoy the scene as it has a unique flair that not many places offer.
Breakfast here was really good. Great little gem. Coffee was amazing.
Always amazing food when we visit. We love their unique hot sauces and also love to see the yummy vegan options!
Very nice
Excellent Avocado and bacon egg Benedict. Friendly staff.
This is our go to spot for amazing weekend brunch. The service is great, the food is so tasty and the value is spot on.
Service was good. We ordered vegetarian omelets with goat cheese, these were good. Coffee was good. We recommend this place and will go back next time we are in Courtenay.
The only decent coffee in literally all of Courtenay. Just trust me.
Every time were in town, we have to stop by here at least once. Everything is so good. I do really enjoy the Rhodos Rancheros, and the Classic Eggs Benny.
Very helpful ,nice and accommodating staff
Hands down the best breakfast sandwich Ive eaten. Theres really not much more to say. I ate outside so any patio gets a five, unless its next to a pig farm in my book. Service was very good, coffee was hot and fresh. Worth a visit for breakfast.
Best hollandaise sauce ever
Food is delicious, hotsauce is fabulous and the tea is tasty but I wouldnt recommend the coffee. Also good gluten free options.
Super excellent!
Really really really, really good coffee.
Delicious food & open when other places werent.
Usually great food and service. Today servers just ignored me, while I waited to be seated, had to go up and ask for menu, then no one came back, so I left for another place with amazing service
Always enjoy my visits at Rhodos. The London Fog was fantastic.
Really enjoyed having breakfast there, been 3 times now. Food and service was great!
I was surprised to see my nanaimo bar dessert arrive on a plate still fully wrapped in plastic. I also wasnt sure about the servers attitude, if he was trying to be sarcastic in a funny way; however, after a while it began to seem like he was simply being rude towards me and my company
Excellent food, great service, and the best coffee in town
The staff and management are always good humored and happy to accommodate.
Painfully slow service but the food was delicious.
Fantastic! Great food, great coffee and open!
Great food & beverages. friendly staff, good prices. Nice atmosphere.
I mean Rhodos has always been a family favorite, but holey are they baby friendly. Amazing service by staff. Even brought my 10 month old a toy to play with, and water in his own cup. It was such a good experience for our whole family. 10/10 going back with baby
Food was ok, portions were small, service was mediocre, prices were pretty high.
The pulled pork breakfast skillet is a MUST TRY.
Very good breakfast and super friendly service. Will go again.
Excellent service and delicious, fresh breakfasts. Our go to place in the Valley.
Amazing I love the food I recommend the eggs benny
This place blew my socks off. Service, Food and Coffee was Spot On. Portion sizes were perfect, prices were reasonable. Coffee is incredible. This is now my Comox Valley Breakfast Spot!
THE nicest people and the best coffee in the comox Valley. I will drive across the valley just for their coffee. Food is great too!!
First visit to this incredible restaurant. Friendly welcome the moment we walked in and seated quickly. Food was delicious (Had the Avocado Bacon Benny and pancakes). Hands down some of the best candied bacon Ive tasted and the spuds on the side were crispy on the outside, soft in the middle and full of flavor. Owners both made a point of visiting the table to say hello and provided a fantastic atmosphere to enjoy a nice coffee and meal. We will definitely be going back.
What an excellent spot for brunch!
Great food, friendly service. Our server Dale knew the names of a bunch of locals that came to eat there which goes to show this place cares and has been amazing for a number of years. Heading back for breakfast tomorrow!
The food and service was very good, first time there and they made it feel like youve been there many times. Cant wait to go back and try more options.
My go to breakfast place in town! Exceptional quality of food and coffee, service is consistent and wholesome and dont even get me started on their home made hot sauce! Amazing.
Great food!! And great people.
Cute place, good food!
Food was OK but service was lacking. They tucked us into a corner and forgot about us. Price of coffee is a bit excessive when unable to get a refill.
Absolutely incredible food! The service is impeccable! The new owners have only been here for 18 months, but they have created a wonderful sense of teamwork and pride among their staff. Well done! Highly recommended!!!
Amazing breakfast! Bacon is absolutely delicious!
Great food, great coffee, and great service.
First time there today..great food ..service was excellent..good size portions ..I had the lumberjack bowl..it has a nice smokey taste to it ..
Best breakfast in the valley...excellent service!
Amazing food and great staff! A wonderful place to stop for a bite to eat and a coffee
Always fantastic! The beverages are great (thats all I ever purchase here). The staff are friendly and pleasant.
The best dining experience Ive had in the Comox valley. I had the west coast bagel and was very impressed by how lovingly it was made and the quality of the ingredients and presentation. The decor is warm and comfortable, perfect for a family gathering. Besides the great food, great coffee and cozy atmosphere, the highlight of this place is the happy, helpful and attentive staff. Definitely going to come here again and again.
Great food, wonderful service, and a super comfortable atmosphere. We really enjoyed our breakfast, and my wife said her latte was the best ever!
Love this place. Never miss it. Great coffee and food. You would never guess it would be so good given its location in a strp mall. Definitely Courtneys secret local place to go for breakfast.
Great place!! The food is amazing. Our table had the pulled pork skillet, the veggie-ful omelette, and the bacon avocado Bennys. It was all delicious. Friendly service, small town vibes. Will be back when Im in town.
Wow!! The place was closed...but when I knocked on the door and asked to use the facilitates I was welcomed in...I asked if he could brew me a cappuccino...and what a nice surprise to have someone say YES!! Ive been drinking their cappuccinos for 16 years...in fact, this is where I first got started with my cappuccino drinking odyssey. Im now on my third or maybe fourth owner group...but its still amazing coffee!! Thanks : ) A.
We ate here twice in our travels and it was good. The Montreal Hash was the Pandora s box of Montreal Hash s!
Great food and friendly service
My boyfriend and I came in for lunch the other day and everything was great!! The food and service was amazing!! I got the Cajun chicken quesadilla and it was by far the best I ve ever had, We ll definitely be making more trips back in the future!!
Pretty good
Great food staff was pleasant but could of been more attentive and atmosphere was perfect definitely will be back
The food is great and so is the service. Most of the menu has gluten free options. Coffee is roasted on location and available for customers to purchase and take home. Great place for weekend brunch!
Excellent kale chicken Caesar salad, very good coffee.
Such good food!
Delicious food! Will definitely be back when on the island again! We got a scramble and a benny. Both absolutely delicious! Great tasting coffee roasted locally too
Big meals awesome server
The breakfast was absolutely delicious! Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere is cozy and nice. It was a great meal.
Had a great Nanaimo style coffee and eggs Benny. Delicious. Plus the place has been updated with a steampunk style atmosphere. Very cool. Been here many times before. Never fails to impress. Thanks Sara for the great service. See you again soon.
You need proof of vaccine
Stopped with a friend for a quick bowl of soup. Had only been here before for breakfast which was very good, pan fried potatoes that were actually edible. Service was slow, but, hey COVID. Mulligatawney was spot on and the seafood chowder was one of the best in the valley. I also bought 5 lbs of their excellent coffee blend, Afternoon Delight , roasted in-house. A 5 might be a bit high but cant give a 4 1/2 star .
AmaZing food
Always delicious food and great coffee
very good !
Had a great beef dip one the the best I have ever had! Very welcoming atmosphere and lovely coffee. Would definitely recommend checking Rhodos out
Nice chill spot
Great place to meet old friends
Amazing breakfast - might just be my new favorite breakfast place. Superb Eggs Benny selection with some unique flavorful combinations. Plus there was no waiting for seating. Atmosphere is clean, casual, spacious & friendly. Service was excellent. Definitely intend on being a repeat customer. Oh! the breakfast sausages were outstanding.
Great coffee, food, and surroundings.
Amazing food, great service, tasty coffee
Oh my god! The food here is so good! Today I had their Comox Benny(lox and capers)its perfectly seasoned. A real west coast classic. Had their London fog (steamed earl gray tea) to drink. So much fog! very tasty The owners are an absolutely delightful couple who are incredibly friendly. Staff are kind as well Atmosphere is nice, lots of natural light but not too bright. Beautiful art from local artists cover the walls. 100% going here for all my eggs Benny needs. P.S. They are going to add waffles soon!
Oh my goodness colour me impressed!!! I am such a picky eater and am always complaining that the food I get at most restaurants isnt worth the price. Today was the first time my husband and I ate at Rhodos and we were both astounded by how delicious the food was! The service was friendly, the atmosphere perfect for our late morning brunch, they had the best caramel macchiato and the bennys we both got were superb! They had a fantastic variety of gluten free and dairy free options for my sensitive stomach too! We will definitely be back many more times!
Nice little spot, full kitchen for breakfast and lunch despite what I had assumed. Chipper staff and great menu options, also licensed!
Food and coffee is good. Prices reasonable.
Such a great first impression when you walk in the doors. Greeted with smiling faces who take the time to let you know specials of the day and offer advice/personal experience for anyone who s there for their first time. Amazing selection of caffeinated beverages (hot & cold) and food, and all very reasonably priced for the quality and sheer amount of food you receive. The owners Shannon and Dale have quite the establishment! 5 stars simply isn t enough. I ll certainly be going back!
This place is ahhhmazing. The staff are incredibly sincere and friendly. I havent eaten here yet, but hear its terrific food.
Friendly staff and good food!
Best breakfast in Courtenay! Their mocha is to die for . Highly recommend stopping in at this joint
Very quick friendly service. Food is absolutely phenomenal
Solid breakfast
Service, great! Food presentation, great! Food quality, mediocre. Price, a bit high for mediocre food quality.
Great service and great food!
Awesome food and amazing service! Super delicious eggs benny! Highly recommended
Great food, friendly service. Thank you!
I had the Rhodos Rancheros breakfast with a side of chorizo sausage. It is a gluten free breakfast with a black bean and zucchini patty instead of bread, with two poached eggs and a slightly spicy chipotle hollandaise. I can say it was honestly the best breakfast Ive ever had, it was so incredibly delicious! The patty was so flavorful, eggs were poached perfectly and the hashbrowns were crispy. The hollandaise was flavorful and smooth, and my matcha latte was excellent. The team worked smoothly together in this beautiful atmosphere, and provided thoughtful and happy service. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and as someone who cant have gluten I was so excited to see something new and different, and not have to eat a gross gluten free bun. Amazing place and would highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, drink, service and ambiance!!
Chorizo Benedict was amazing
Stopped for breakfast this morning after getting off the ferry from Powell River. The coffee was great and the food fantastic. If youre in the Courtenay area and looking for breakfast I highly recommend this spot.
Delicious breakfast. Coffee is fantastic. Staff very friendly. Busy spot, reservation recommended.
only place close that serves waffles anymore yum
We went here for the first time today! I loved my eggs Benny, everything was fresh and they have 2 different gf options. I got my eggs on their bean and zucchini patty instead and it was amazing! Definitely my new breakfast spot.
Service was great. Coffee was great. Thank you.
When here for breakfast and another time just for coffee and both times it was good and staff where pleasant. They have a variety of it s that a normal coffee place would plus some items a regular restaurant would have. Good place to stop by for a coffee and a snack.
Enjoyed the most amazing Avocado Bennie! The atmosphere is relaxing, the gentleman who served us was so accommodating and kind. The coffee was perfect and the food was so so good! Highly recommend this hidden gem.
It is a good place to go for coffee and have a bite to eat
Very welcoming and friendly staff, I felt very safe, lines, arrows and signage I believe was quite clear and easy to follow. I had the gf benny and it was sooo good! Good gluten free options, strong, yummy coffee and the food never disappoints. Highly recommend.
Fabulous, great food and coffee too.
Awesome coffee place, excellent breakfast.
Had the eggs Benedict and cappuccino, really good and nice place. I recommend it
Good breakfast. Good service
Best breakfast in the Valley. Probably the only brunch restaurant which doesnt cut corners. They take utmost pride in what they serve, and it shows. Keep it up!
The food is absolutely amazing here. I wanted to try everything on the menu. If I lived here I would be eating here all the time.
Best place for breakfast in Comox Valley. Also best place for a cup of coffee
Great food and very flavorful. Everything was freshly made and lots of different options.
Good food and good price
The new owners are wonderful and welcoming, the food is excellent, and the service was great!
Great spot to meet for coffee
Best brunch I ve had in a dogs age. Amazing breakfast spread! The candied bacon is sooo good!!