Mom's Cafe - Sooke

This humble gem allows you to step back in time. Enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast while sitting in a booth, listening to 50's tunes from the jukebox. The diary case at the cash register features a yummy variety of homemade pies! The mood is relaxed and laid back. Prices are decent and staff are friendly.

While staying at the Prestige Hotel my family stopped here for an early dinner. It was 5:30 pm and not very busy for a Thursday. The cafe itself had a 50's diner look inside, and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. I was happy to see a wide variety of entrees on menu, but the meals we selected didn't have a lot of flavor. My wife ordered the meatloaf which was a bit dry and the brown gravy didn't have much taste. She also said the vegetables seemed to be microwaved frozen veggies. I ordered the Jambalaya which had chicken strips, shrimp, and sausage over rice with sliced bell peppers, but it also lacked any flavor. It wasn't spicy at all, and the sauce seemed to be mainly tomato sauce. Finally, we ordered a slice of Apple pie (after seeing how huge it was in the dessert case) but it too seemed to be missing some ingredients, such as butter and brown sugar. So, the service was good but the food was a bit bland. Maybe the breakfasts would be better, but I'd try a different place for lunch or dinner.

Mom's is always consistent - great food, HUGE servings, reasonable prices, happy staff, and a friendly, home-kitchen atmosphere.

Ate there 2 times the beer batter halibut was great and the service was really good. Was very warm in cafe need to install a/c.

We drove from Victoria and it was worth it. We had an amazing breakfast before hitting the Sooke potholes. Be warned: portions are large. I had 2 college swimmers traveling with me and even they had trouble finishing!! We would definitely come again!