By Sasha Moedt (The Cascade) – Email
Print Edition: March 12, 2014
Breakfasts $6-$10
Lunches $10 – $14.50
2073 Clearbrook Rd
Abbotsford, BC V2T 2X1
Vic’s diner is one of the first things you’ll see when taking the Clearbrook exit. It’s in a building attached to the Comfort Inn, which is why we accidently walked in there first. After a moment of confusion, we made our way to the separate doors of Vic’s Diner.
Upon walking in, my first impression was that Vic’s Diner isn’t desperately trying to be a ‘50s diner, which is nice, because in those kinds of diners I spend most of my time picking out what isn’t ‘50s. But Vic’s is simple in its décor; the booths are classic diner style and the art on the wall is minimal. The place was fairly busy for a weekday afternoon, and there was only one server, but she was friendly and sweet to us and the other patrons.
The menu had all the classics — all-day breakfast, and hamburgers and steak for lunch. The menu was extensive, though haphazardly laid out in just black and white text. The only thing that seemed to be missing from the menu for me was a fruit cup or something for a side for the breakfasts, which is what I always go for.
The plates that the patrons around us were ordering looked huge and tasty. I did avoid ordering fries, though, because they looked very thick-cut and plain.
I ended up going for an egg sandwich on sourdough with hashbrowns while my boyfriend ordered bacon bennys. Jukebox Oldies playlist played in the background while we waited for our food. I noticed that Vic’s also serves alcohol ($4.75 for highballs, and $5.50 for a Caesar) — better than some bars around here! But it was definitely too early to order booze.
My portions were big and diner-sized, a good deal for $8. What surprised me was that my food wasn’t overly greasy. There was some grease — I’d be disappointed otherwise, at a diner — but not enough to make me feel like I got punched in the stomach.
I was pleased with my food. The hashbrowns were great, shredded style, and way better than at Denny’s or IHOP, because they were crunchier and far less greasy. My egg sandwhich would have done well with a pickle or tomato on it — there was a lot of egg and it got a bit boring once I was at the middle of the massive thing. But the sourdough was nice and crunchy in the crust and soft in the middle.
My boyfriend is a self-proclaimed “hollandaise hog,” and he loved the benny for the great hollandaise sauce. His plate was filled with food when it came out; definitely $10 worth.
The service was good, the prices very affordable, and I liked the atmosphere. I’d recommend giving Vic’s a try for a nice breakfast-at-lunchtime experience.
