Thrive & Shine Bistro in Victoria

829 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 2P1, Canada

★★★★★
(139 reviews)
Categories: Bistro Restaurant

About

When you want food in Victoria, BC, come to Thrive & Shine Bistro! We offer breakfast, coffee, breakfast delivery, and much more. We pride ourselves on the excellent service we provide to our customers and our affordable rates. Our food is prepared with the freshest ingredients and our staff is friendly. For great service in Victoria, BC, call on Thrive & Shine Bistro.

Website
thriveandshine.ca
Address
829 Admirals Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 2P1, Canada
Plus Code
CHQH+3H Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
9 AM–2 PM
Monday
7 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
7 AM–2 PM
Friday
7 AM–2 PM
Saturday
9 AM–2 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
139 reviews

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★★★★★
November 29, 2024

It was an absolutely wonderful experience. The bistro is decorated beautifully, and the food and drink are varied and delicious. The service was amazing and the place was nice and clean.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Really good food. Especially all the wraps. Try out the Turkey Guacamole Wrap. Mexican Chorizo Wrap.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Every time I order, you guys never disappoint. I wish I could come order in person, but it's hard for me to travel there. You guys are the best when you don't have something that I order. I commented about the air holes and steam for the fries, and I appreciate that you take customer feedback! Thank you for the cookies, and the lemon Snapple is just fine. You guys rock!!! You guys really are for the community which is unfortunately rare today, and I love how comforting your food is. Love you guys!!

★★★★
September 26, 2024

I absolutely LOVE thrive and shine. All their food is great! I'm only reviewing because I have a suggestion about the way fries and tater tots are packaged. It might be a good idea to have an air vent for the circle containers you use like holes or something because the fries are always soggy from the steam that's trapped inside. You can order the same containers, but with holes in the cardboard lid so the steam isn't so bad. I know that way may let heat escape, but I would rather reheat fries than have soggy potatoes noodles 🤣 Just for reference, I've worked at a lot of food places where I'm handling fresh hot food. I've worked with a bunch of different types of containers too. I hope this helps, because I absolutely love this place!!! So tasty and just really good vibes 🥰

★★★★★
July 28, 2024

I picked up the Benny wrap on my way home today and it was delicious. The eggs were fluffy and they were also generous with the bacon. I will be getting this again for sure.

★★★★★
June 24, 2024

Rode by this place so many times and wondered what it was like. Super bike friendly, customer friendly and great food. Definitely adding this to my places to stop when out on the bike.

★★★★★
November 21, 2023

100% friendly employees. They are very helpful. When I picked up my too good to go’s order the food quality and quantities are so amazing. The cashier was friendly to introduce every products to me. And even gave me a free paper bag to carry all the food!!! 100% recommend this store and will come back again!

★★★★★
July 21, 2022

Great service, really nice space inside and outside to gather with others. Great menu options, drinks and food wise. They have a punch card option of buy 10 coffees and get 1 free to which is as added incentive/perk !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Friendly, affordable, simple

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Lovely cafe that I have been a customer of since their opening. The prices are fair and they sure make a great mocha

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Amazing spot! Great coffee, ambiance, and customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great accommodation for a girl with allergies! Awesome food and very kind staff!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Just had their Bacon Cheese Burger - YUMMY!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food is sooo good. Try the breakfast wraps, amazing. They also love dogs :) and the staff is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Good food, nice atmosphere, price is right, service was fast and friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Came here for breakfast and coffee. The food is mostly grab and go but you can sit down. The food was good and as was the service. Coffee was also good. Parking: There is a free parking lot with limited parking spots. Theres also minimal street parking spots with time limits.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This is my first time being here today. The cashier was so bubbly and inviting. I got a coffee stamp card to make sure Id be back.Thank you so much.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

What a gem! Embodies everything a cafe should be

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Awesome place with delicious food, friendly staff and right near the E&N walk/bike trail to grab something while commuting. Definitely worth the stop in!

June 22, 2024

My 14 dollar breakfast wrapped 2 little pcs of sausage. . I was disappointed.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Although it was only an order on door dash I must say this place is outstanding , I was there without being there , I received a small appreciation sticker for supporting local and the iced mocha was the best I have ever had , thank you thrive bistro for showing customer appreciation

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food- excellent wraps and the coffee is good too. Will return and we highly recommend it. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Delicious, fresh food!! Never disappoints

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great wrap and smoothie.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I like it here and the food is good but its kinda pricey

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Best breakfast wraps in the city by far! Their Nutella croissants are absolutely amazing as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

An excellent little place to get food. Great staff and service.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Super friendly staff and nice food selection. Vegetarian options: Breakfast and lunch options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Only ordered through door dash so far and the food is really tasty and the coffee is well made. But the customer service is what I want to rave about. It was a tough morning for me and my toddler and I asked for an extra shot in my coffee. They gave me my extra shot with a sweet note and treat. Really made my morning. Thank you so much, this is the type of thing that creates repeat customers

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

We ordered for pickup because our baby was sleeping in the car and the breakfast wraps we got were SO GOOD. Also the pesto dip for tater tots was delicious!! More of that in the pesto wrap would make it even better. Will definitely return and eat inside next time :)

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

My family loves this place for lunch. 100%

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing rest stop during your bike trip. Cafe + used sporting goods store. Great food and people.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice and caring people working here

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I was treated to a lunch from this establishment. I had a beef burrito. It was very tasty, well seasoned, good portion. Looking foreword to trying other items in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I just happened to be on a city job today, up the street from Thrive and shine. I went and ordered a turkey bacon Swiss melt and a side of Tater tots with siracha aioli. The sandwich was fabulous, hot and delicious. The tots were hot and the aioli was delicious. I took my order back to my work site, it traveled well. Im going back with others on a weekend soon! Looking forward to checking out the ajoining craft store when I have time. Cheers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent breakfast sandwiches and wraps

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I really liked this place. Chorizo burrito was big and tasty. Looking forward to the coffee next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Beautiful place to have a cup of tea with delicious wraps. Excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Burrito wraps are soooo good!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I got a turkey melt and sat outside to enjoy it on the patio. It was delicious and service was very good and friendly. Id definitely go back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cannot say enough great things. Excellent pleasant service, amazing food. Never disappointed. One of the best chicken ceasar salads in town. A hidden gem. Parking: Easy to get in out of.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always grab the steak and egg wrap for brekky. Never been disappointed. Great prices great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and the wraps were absolutely amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Shot out to the owner!! Lol, I forgot your name Sorry, good talk!! And I definitely need to go back and try your Cuban sandwich for sure!! Beef burrito topnotch!!! Food : 5/5

December 22, 2023

If you like burnt espresso and a breakfast wrap with next to no bacon and enough egg to feed a small village. You might like them! But they treat disabled employees poorly. Which is pretty weird.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome breakfast sandwiches to help get the day started, and the service seems pretty wonderful.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went in and the cashier asked me if I was picking up an Uber eats order. Ill let you guess what lead her to think so.. This same cashier also has served me countless times while I was in uniform. Good to know what you really see me as. Also, $4 for a drip coffee?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little cafe for a quick bite with fresh food and welcoming vibe.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great spot for lunch or breakfast! Great food and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Wonderful, warm atmosphere with very friendly staff. Fit our family of 8 comfortably! Food and coffee/tea were great. We will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We love ordering from here whenever possible and highly recommend their Cubano sandwich! Whenever we go in to eat, the service is fast and cheerful. We will definitely keep going back many times.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great coffee, very much recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Popped into Thrive and Shine to break my $20 for the bus and try out a breakfast sandwich. Definitely feeling the effects of last nights pints and on my way to work. I swear their veggie breakfast sandwich brought me back to life (cue Evanescences bring me to life) and the staff are so lovely! Thanks so much!! It was delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

affordable and delicious, my go to breakfast place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent coffee, baked goods, and my favourite the breakfast wraps! Friendly staff and extremely clean.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

What a delightful spot! Order at the counter to eat in or takeaway. Our breakfast sandwiches were top notch (and very hot, so appreciated!) and coffee was great. Sorry to say we were too hungry and forgot to take a photo! Fast, friendly service. Highly recommend as a spot to to check out if you are in Esquimalt.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The breakfast wraps literally give purpose to my existence.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absolutley delightful Amazing service, food, puzzle table AND thrift store all in one ... i wish more people knew about this place its my new go to

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good little stop along the Goose

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely staff and amazing lattes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the best places in town. Their individual menu items are absolutely tastey (huge thanks to the chief cook they have). The ladies that work that are very kind, excellent at their jobs and always provide small talk when you go there. They even remember you if you are a repeat customer.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great little coffee shop with a good selection of fresh, tasty coffees, pastries and snacks. Good prices, friendly staff and listed with Uber Eats Delivery

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This place is amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This was my first visit but most certainly not my last. Had the chicken caesar wrap and it was so, so good. Great prices, awesome menu and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

It s quite cheap and really great food and drinks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great staff, food and drinks. They have a nice area to sit outside during the summer too, right off of the bike trail.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Kid-friendliness: Dog friendly with biscuits at the door.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I am so grateful for finding this little gem of a Cafe! Have been coming for lunch for awhile now. Being gluten free, its so nice that they have gluten free options that are tasty and not cardboard! I discovered today that they have gf wraps. DELISH! Food is almost as great as the staff And they are awesome!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Do you miss cafeteria food? Would you like to eat the same food they feed to hungover shipyard workers that forgot to bring a lunch? Then look no further this is your spot! If not then maybe just get a coffee and a Costco muffin and continue on your way.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We ordered from Uber Eats and we were thrilled with the quality and timeliness. The food was HOT, fresh, and the portions were fair. The delivery was easy and fast. We are definitely ordering from here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Came here for lunch and the food was great!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

quite possibly the best wraps ive ever eaten!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious lunch n. Thx for cooking mmmm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great customer service in a cute little shop in Esquimalt. Good coffee, and veggie friendly options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing customer service and great food! The cold brew was excellent as well. Much appreciated dog friendly staff and patio!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Buddha bowl is just a bunch of spinach with a tablespoon each of quinoa and beans as a garnish Just advertise it as a spinach salad so I dont waste my time and money expecting something hearty and filling, lke a buddha bowl should be and getting a bunch of lettuce. At least the ingredients were fresh....but again, I DIDNT ORDER A SPINACH SALAD!!! The only reason I am giving 3 stars is because I can tell they care about quality of ingredients....just wished they cared about importance of giving you what the menu says is n the item.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff and the food is amazing!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

great staff! the owner is friendly and welcoming as well. I highly recommend the breakfast burritos! :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Super yummy food! They got both our complicated orders perfectly and the bacon breaks sandwich, veggie breakfast sandwich and tots were wonderful. Prices were also really good for the quality, would definitely eat here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great place to visit for coffee and wraps

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food and service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Super cool! What a great way to spend my tuesday grabbing a snack

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The benny wrap is amazing!! The coffee is great but the best part is the amazingly great staff! They are always so friendly, funny and quick! Highly recommend this little gem!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ive lived in the area a long time and never stopped in till today. It was awesome. Great coffee, my breakfast sammie was tasty, and both the staff working were really sweet. This place will definitely become part of my Sunday mornings more often.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

We just moved into the neighborhood! We have been trying something new every time were in.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Awesome wraps, great coffee!

★★★★
December 22, 2021

My first time. I had the Cubano! Enjoyed it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I ordered from Thrive & Shine this morning for the first time, and was delighted to find the food was delicious! An adorable thank you note was placed on the bag, and the prices are reasonable. I will be eating here again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious. Ordered through doordash. Great value, delicious food. Really felt the love cooked right in. I will definitely be ordering again. Highly recommended the chicken Caesar wrap.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great customer service, good food, nice selection on the menu, friendly reliable staff !

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Awesome breakfast wraps, we awesome staff ..

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The food here is outta this world! Cant wait to go back.. Super friendly staff too!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Staff are so nice. So are the sandwiches.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

HUGE wrap filled with all the fixings. The tortilla is grilled/pressed so it has a bit of a nice crunch. One was enough for both breakfast and lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The quality of the food here is amazing. I cant believe how good the breakfast wraps are. I went on a whim a little while back, and have gone every weekend since.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Heckin good fries, my flat white all the way to the top and grovin beach music. It would be nice to have mugs for dine in customers though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Just moved into the area and stopped by for some lunch. Portions were humongous that I took half the soup and half a wrap home. Cauliflower bacon soup was absolutely loaded and the wrap was amazing. The owner/staff appeared to know everyone plus their pets that came through and was so lovely to an older couple. Definitely coming by again to support this shop!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Ordered through Door Dash, but had to cancel the order because there were no drivers. I instead went to pick it up myself and the staff were lovely about it. The food was fresh and they re-heated my wrap. Very happy. Delicious, fresh ingredients and friendly atmosphere!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

So conveniently close to the entrance of my work! Great food and service! A smile in the morning goes a long way :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great Food. Great Coffee. Perfect place for a break from bike riding on the E&N

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I met a friend for coffee here this morning, and ended up ordering food as well because it looked great. Hadn t heard about the shop until now. What a treat! The staff were so friendly, the owner came out to introduce herself and ask how we were doing. Clean and bright. They serve yummy Fantastico coffee, fresh food. There is also an attached consignment athletic wear shop. It s a bit out of my way but I will be going back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Been eyeing up this place as I cycle by on the E&N. We just moved close by and so walked here for our lunch...amazing. The burrito was so tasty and the buddha bowl was a great vegetarian alternative for my wife...maybe just have a few more vegetarian alternatives please...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great coffee shop. Lovely decor.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good coffee and awesome food. Happy I found this place!