House of Boateng Café

An unexpected drop in resulted in an amazing experience. Came for brunch and the food presentation and variety is quite different from your general brunch menu at other spots. The flavour stands out unique and blends well with the other offerings. There are meat and vegan options as well as gluten free. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming with good service. There are also African inspired meals as well. A great spot for brunch where you don't feel greasy nor weighed down after.

First time here visiting some friends, the atmosphere is very welcoming. Seating has pillows and comfortable chairs.
Desserts are on display and look delicious.
I had the honor of meeting one of the chefs Sam and the food that was made was definitely 5 start and I highly suggest this lovely place to anyone. Will be coming back when I visit again thanks to all the staff for making my experience a great one.

I have wanted to try this place for a year and a half... Finally did today. I only have two complaints, I'll get to those in order.

Complaint number one, I wanted to order everything. I had to think very hard to decide what I was actually going to eat. I'm going to have to keep coming back here. I know, sucks to be me

I ordered the shakshuka, while my mother and brother ordered the smoked salmon and crab bennies, respectively, plus the fried plantains. The table beside us both got the pork belly sandwich, I had to hold myself back from stealing it.

The plating was beautiful, something I aspire to, and we all traded bites back and forth, everything was amazing!

My only technical complaint (number 2) was skin on the artichoke and a stem of thyme in my shakshuka. Despite that, a solid 5, and I cant wait to come back!

If you want the most beautiful, artful food handcrafted with pride and respect for fresh, local ingredients, then visit HOB! You cannot leave there unsatisfied.

Very satisfied with the quality and the rich taste of the food. We had the Banana brea French toast with Brie and jalapeños and the waffle with duck confit and poached pears. Unbelievable! Will definitely go here next time we are visiting.

Exceptional flavour every time - the African spices are so welcome on the West Coast, the perfect thing to warm your bones and take you for a mini vacation as you bask in the thoughtfully imagined dishes so unique from anything I've tasted in BC.

A great chef and excellent team who are capable of reproducing greatness again and again. Big thank you to you all for bringing something fresh and inspiring to a scene of parm fries, calamari, flatbreads and... Well you know already because the typical spread here is BORING - House of Boateng is a haven we're blessed to have. Thank you again Chef and Co. All a bunch of beauties!

The chicken crepe is amazing, that sauce!!

came here about a month ago on a trip to the island but I can't stop thinking about the shakshuka I ate... lifechanging.

service was alright, with a more cafeteria style "order at the front" setup. don't let this deter you, the food speaks for itself.

We found this place randomly when looking for some breakfast, and what a little gem this is! First of all, all the staff we encountered were all very friendly and warm. This cafe with a casual vibe has an appetizing brunch menu, serving elevated, unpretentious, wholesome & hearty food, with subtle African flares. They also offer a good selection of vegetarian options, and the coffee was great too! Their dinner menu looks fantastic as well, especially after reading all of the other Google reviews—can’t wait to try it out next time I visit the island!

Had the green eggs and ham, crab eggs benny, duck dish, and some kind of pulled pork dish (?). They were all pretty good! Love their hot sauce as well. You go up to order and they'll bring the food to your table. The first time we went, there was some issue with their machine and it took a really long time to order and get our food, but apart from that, we've had a lovely experience! Will definitely come back for more brunches :)

Wow! Hands down one of my favorite restaurants ever!

I love the unpretentious fine-dining vibe this place has. It's fine dining only in all the right ways! You can feel that every plate is thoughtfully made with love, great quality materials, and the flavor is tastefully balanced to perfection.

You can’t go wrong with any of the dishes here 🙂

Phenomenal. This place deserves way more than 5 🌟 and I see why my friends who've been here raved about this place. Great to finally cross it off my foodie bucket list and it was a joy to dine with company today. Originally I was here for breakfast but when they said jerk chicken is in the menu, my appetite widens up for lunch too. Normally I don't order drinks as water is fine with me but their tumeric ginger lemonade 🍋 was simply mouthwatering and refreshing.

They also sell rubs, dressings, sauces and other confectioneries. I would love to stock up on those but will have to wait until after I have settled with my move.

Can’t believe it’s taken me this long to write a review! This is our go to for a quality brunch in the greater Victoria area. The service is good and the people who work here really know their food. The dishes are consistent every. single. time. Their hot sauce is also house-made and amazing.
Food here is world class and after having lived in big cities all my life, I would say that this is comparable. Hard to find a place in Victoria of this standard and worth the wait (and the drive out) if there is one.

This was our first time at the cafe. After being seated, we were told to order from the counter and the staff would bring us our food and drinks. We ordered the BBQ smoke-infused cajun chicken and plantain off the specials menu. Amazing! The taste, quality and presentation were outstanding and well worth seeking out the next time they offer this plate. I enjoyed the meal with an americano and sugar-coated donut which were both delicious. We will definitely be back to try the other dishes.

Large outdoor patio. Dog friendly! Amazing service with very kind and super friendly staff that obviously care about their food and drink. The mocha was probably one of the best I’ve ever had. We had green eggs and ham and the crab benny. The flavours in each of the dishes were outstanding. Highly recommend!

HOB - incredible place for breakfast / brunch, exceptional food and service. Always a pleasant experience. I’ve come to frequent weekly, unique menu and Moroccan fusion. From the menu. Whole breakfast. Chicken sandwich and bowels are my go too!

Absolutely phenomenal! My partner and I have been talking about going back today for breakfast after such a wonderful experience on Sunday morning! Absolutely the best Crab Benny in town and the Shakshuka bowl has had my partner wanting to go back for days! Fantastic! As someone who has lives in Langford for over 20 years, there is no better café in town! I implore anyone who loves high-quality food to give this lovely place a try!

The decor and atmosphere was great and their plant-based options were even better. Before dining here I had lost hope for dining out for a vegan brunch and after eating here my faith has been restored. I will be back soon to try out some of the other items on their menu 10/10 would recommend. I ate it so fast I forgot to take a photo for my review.

Fabulous restaurant not to be missed! I’ve heard of Boateng on the catering side and for past couple of years always wanted to try out the restaurant. We parked by curb. During lunch time on a Sunday there is a short wait line for the busy, bright, and character cafe. Friendly waiter and waitresses take drink order at your table or you may place it at the cash register. Wanting to try the known for cuisine we ordered a vegetarian yam benny and an African bowl. After a bit of wait time for the order the two dishes arrived looking photo shoot ready and appetizing. The yam is soft and textured. Sweetness of the root complimented well by avocado and curry dressings. Pickled vegetables aren’t overpowering the taste of other ingredients like yam or egg. To note, the well done style of the eggs could be modified to diner’s liking. Their house made lemonade is at my acceptable level of sournesses. Coffee is available and the selection of desserts in the display cooler look tempting. For sure will return to try out different items on the menu.

I’ve been 3 times now. Once with a group for brunch. They were so accommodating with all our babies and strollers. The food was excellent every time. It’s healthy, filling, beautiful, flavourful. Really great for people with dietary restrictions but also just good for anyone. Highly recommend.

There’s always a lineup to get in. Wait wasn’t too long, 10-15 minutes. Servers are nice and welcoming. Once you are seated, you have to go to the counter to order and pay for your meal. This method doesn’t really give you the after option of tipping the servers for the service. Has a nice happy family café feel to it. Food tasted good, jollof rice was the Ghanaian style, good spice too! Good presentation of food.