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John’s Place: Where strangers become family

John’s Place: Where strangers become family

by Annika Olson | Jun 30, 2022 | Culture, Food | Drink

Local brunch restaurant owner reflects on over 37 years of business in Victoria   You may know John’s Place for its long line, exposure on the Canadian television series You Gotta Eat Here, or the almost five-star review on Google. You may have even gone to John’s...

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