My Chosen Cafe is a great place when you don’t know where to go. Why? The food is awesome, and it’s nowhere near where anyone lives, so anyone you want to meet for a bite can’t complain about it being further from them than it is from you. I figure it’s an equal opportunity sort of thing.
While, admittedly, I’m not sure how they figure they are a “cafe,” as they are very much a restaurant, it’s also the number-one rated restaurant in the West Shore, according to Urban Spoon. And to get the city folk to commute all the way out to the heart of Metchosin, it has to be good.
My Chosen Cafe is interesting because not only does it have food, but there’s a small “zoo” out back with some animals (mostly goats), and there’s also a gift shop inside with some neat stuff.
As for the decor, it’s got the old west vibe going on. There’s paraphernalia all around the place, and the whole thing is painted to look like the inside of a barn (hay not included). They did a really great job with the decor, as it does give that western feeling, but it never feels tacky, and it actually gives the place a nice, homey feel.
The service is always pretty good, too, especially when you consider how busy they almost always are.
They serve most of the restaurant staples like steak and burgers, but also offer some slightly less common items like stir fries. Regardless of what you order, you’ll get a massive portion of whatever it is, and probably more fries than you can eat.
But beyond sheer quantity, they also do quite well on quality.
My Chosen, without a doubt, has my favourite burger ever: their bacon cheeseburger. While there’s not necessarily anything unique about this burger, it’s just a burger done right. Real beef patty cooked on a grill, fresh bun, real bacon, some veggies, cheese, and condiments.
Another favourite of mine is the fish ‘n’ chips, which comes with two large pieces of battered halibut, a massive helping of French fries, and the obligatory coleslaw that no one but me ever eatsÉ which is also pretty good, even if it’s just coleslaw.
My Chosen Cafe serves awesome food, the prices are quite reasonable, portions are huge, and they even offer a gluten-sensitive menu for those who require one.
So, find that friend you never really hang out with but has a car, invite them to dinner, and suggest My Chosen Cafe. (Have I mentioned that it’s awesome yet?)