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Absolutely fantastic food ! I come across this place back in 2012 and just fell in love with there food and the atmosphere of the place. Recently was here for a deluxe cheese burger and poutine and they did not disappoint. Great quality food , very friendly customer service and very clean atmosphere. If I was a local I’d be here a few times a week. Very much a jewel of a place in Victoria. What ever there doing there doing it right to be there as long as they have. My grandfather asked me back in 2012 to check this place out as he loved it when he was living there in 1969 - 1971 said it was his go to place. I really can’t recommend this place enough. Really enjoy the food . They also offer an outdoor patio as well . Hope to get back here again. Thanks for the memories Beacon Drive In Restaurant ! 🍔 😋
Michael RichardMichael Richard
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My friend and I decided to go here for lunch. We went inside as the line was short. It was super busy and very loud. When I picked up our food, I noticed that I got French fries instead of the onion rings I ordered . I asked for them to be replaced. Then, to make things easier, I said I would eat the fries. The gentleman helping me said he would bring me onion rings. I was truly disappointed as they were stuck together and way over fried. I had to go back to get sauce for chicken fingers and was told I had to pay. Even though 1 pk is included. He ended up bringing the sauce over, not knowing we had none. Then it was time to get into my burger. It wasn't even warm. I took it back and asked for my money to be refunded. The same gentleman brought me my $ to the table. I have been to this place so often and have had excellent burgers. Today was a disaster. On top of that, the same gentleman had to ask an employee to get up from one of the tables that is for paying guests. The two older ladies actually apologized for asking her to move. Wth? What is the matter with this generation ? I have yet to call the manager and put in a complaint. I get that fast food places get busy. It was one issue after the other today. I'm completely disappointed with my visit today.
Kim LorimerKim Lorimer
20
Note when rating for food, this is their 🍦 only. I haven't dine in since pre-pandemic times in which their platters were so-so at that time. The ice cream was generous but was awkwardly made as it was it was in a very weird lean; I was quite nervous eating the whole thing as quickly as I could fearing that it will collapse in my friend's car at any moment. No resulting mess but not a peaceful savor to avert a potential accident. I have to admit the frontline staff was very unorganized. One guy took my friend's order then left to make the ice cream. The woman who took over thought my friend haven't ordered yet and said buddy had to repeat 4 times that her order was already paid while I need to be served, which at that point I had to repeat my order slowly twice before she understood it. I was so annoyed that I gave zero tip (normally for takeout, I would at least round tip up to next dollar). Yeah, my friend came here to enjoy nostalgia and to eat at Clover Point chitchat about girl stuff, watch flying 🪁 and passing orcas. Any nostalgia with this joint ain't happening at this visit. They need to train their new staff better because they're definitely not carrying the joint's past reputation.
土萠ほたる土萠ほたる
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We have come here for many years every summer when family is in town. We were in yesterday to get ice cream cones and were a little disappointed that the value is not there anymore. Ordered a number of medium flavour cones and when given to the kids they responded with “I thought I ordered a medium (because they definitely looked like a small). The small cones ordered were toddler size, not something expected for $4.50. When we asked to have the cones adjusted to the right size the server was a little bit sour and finally said she would make them mediums, as she walked away and “threw” them in the garbage. It seemed quite clear that she was annoyed that we asked to get a proper size. Beacon Drive In has had a good reputation for good summertime ice cream but it seems they are dropping the ball and relying more on that rather than continuing with the service and value that got them there. Not sure when we’ll be back.
Andrew ShiresAndrew Shires
00
Ordered a big expensive order of food. Prices have skyrocketed here. While collecting my food I asked for a dollop of ice cream in a little ketchup cup for my 2lb dog. She basically told me to buy an ice cream cone or get lost. Fantastic service! Then was forced to drive home with my to-go poutine on a tray spilling gravy on my lap because I guess they don't believe in boxes. Then had the pleasure of discovering my "deluxe cheese burger" came with half a slice of cheese. Like they literally tore a full piece in half. Food was just bad. My partner who lives for burgers wouldn't finish his. I ended up with the runs! Want my money back 🤮
Kayla FournierKayla Fournier
30
I love Beacon Drive In as it is an old style business. You can eat in or take out. They have parking and it’s right beside Beacon Hill Park. Their soft ice-cream is the best! You can tell by the taste that they don’t short change on their ingredients. Check it out when you’re in Victoria!! I was just there today and their soft ice cream is still the best! For very reasonably priced run of the mill burgers and hot dogs, this is the place to go. It's hard to find a cheese burger anywhere for 6.90? The ice cream, sundaes and milkshakes where flying out of there, as people were basking in the lovely 17C weather today.
Linda McDonaldLinda McDonald
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126 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8V 2N8, Canada
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+1 250-385-7521
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beacondrivein.ca
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Long-running, old-school diner known for its burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs & ice cream.
attractions: Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park, Beacon Hill Children's Farm, IMAX Victoria, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, IMAX, Mile Zero Monument, Holland Point Park, James Bay Inn Hotel, Suites & Cottages, Finlayson Point, restaurants: Beagle Pub, Floyd's Diner James Bay, Heron Rock Bistro, Pizzeria Prima Strada, The Coriander Indian Restaurant, The Bent Mast, James Bay Inn Restaurant, Thunderbird Korean Fried Chicken on Cook st, Discovery Coffee, The Bop

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