Eat Magazine
Review
2010 |
"And now for rock bottom prices. The Ocean Island Café Lounge at the backpackers’ inn by the same name has a tiny little café tucked in on the main floor. […] I was very pleasantly surprised by the Grilled Chicken Panini. I say surprised because a panini is one of those things that everyone thinks they can do when it actually requires skill. I’ve had plenty of disappointing paninis that are not warm in the middle of have a poor ration of bread to stuffing. But voila! This Panini is big, fat, hearty and basic, but the fillings are all warm and the sundried tomato pesto properly accents the chicken and the cheese. There’s even a generous side of a simple salad to make it all a balanced meal. […] [W]e’re looking at a hearty meal here […] Under “International Favourites,” I’d target the Moroccan Stew with Couscous, which has chunks of sweet potato, carrots, and zucchini along with chick peas. […] And the Southwest Chili impressed me because given the price point, I expected a big reliance on cheap red kidney beans, but it was in fact full of beef with just a few beans. […] This is a hostel, […] there’s loud music in the background, and young travelers having animated, multilingual conversations. Of course! That’s what it’s supposed to be, but you need to know that this is a place to grab a cheap sandwich, […] you won’t spend a lot of money, and the staff are happy to cut stuff up and bring an extra plate." |
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Let's Go Travelguide
"The colorful Ocean Island... boasts a better lounge than most clubs, tastier food than most restaurants, and accommodations comparable to most hotels. This is undoubtedly one of the finest urban hostels in Canada." |
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