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Breakfast and Brunch in Vancouver
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1. Café Medina
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 879-3114
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown
"For the Love of Medina"
Oh your lavender latte was unexpectedly lovely
But your raspberry version took my breath away...
The murmurings of those sipping and chatting
Melted me into my chair while my heart fell for
The waffles, of which I
Partook in…More »
2. Brunch à la Galerie - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1L6
(604) 737-2363
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
What? Us, only one of two tables here on a beautiful Sat morning? Alright, I'll drink a beautifully large americano to that and chase it with a perfectly accompanied Benny, no problem.
Sunlight streaming through the windows, paintings lining the…More »
3. Caffe Barney
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Brunch at Barney's didn't disappoint! Just beating the lunch rush, I settled into a table (they're tightly packed) and very easily discerned what I wanted off of the menu- a Commando Benny.
Perfect choice! The hollandaise was spot on; finally a benny…More »
4. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
They have BOILED EGGS and SOLDIERS! Yes, yes, I know I'm screaming. I hadn't had these since I was a little one. It deserves a shout!
For anyone that doesn't know the term - it's a soft boiled egg with buttered toast cut into long strips for dipping…More »
5. Joe's Grill
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 682-3683
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
When a pregnant friend texts you on a Saturday morning and says she's craving a tomato and avocado eggs benny from Joe's Grill --you go with her!
Knowing it would be busy inside on a weekend, we bundled up and prepared to sit on the patio. Which is…More »
6. Benny's Bagels
Lunch time craving + an event to plan = Benny's Bagels. It isn't that these are the best bagels in town (I heart Solly's) or that its the most conducive to finding a plug in for the laptop, it is because when you are hanging out upstairs at Benny's,…More »
7. Trixi's Crepe & Coffeehaus
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W5
(604) 709-6181
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Creperies
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
It would be hard not to have a soft spot for a coffee shop where the server (maybe the owner?) comes over and takes your order...
The overstuffed chairs in the back made me want to curl up and read, but alas, this was not the time! I watched as my…More »
8. Café Zen On Yew
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 731-4018
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
On my quest for the perfect hollandaise sauce to complement my taste for the perfectly poached egg, I tried out Café Zen.
They nailed the poached eggs in my benji-mushroom benny, but the hollandaise still lacks something. Perhaps it was the thickness…More »
9. Juliet's Café
Vancouver, BC V6J 1C8
(604) 732-8212
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I was awoken when a friend threw stones at my window at an early morning hour to go for breakfast (okay, it was a phone call, and lots of people are up at 9 on a Sunday...I'm just not one of them) We wanted a no-line-up spot so enter Juliet's Cafe,…More »
10. The Templeton
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4
(604) 685-4612
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Good place for comfort food.
It was late-ish night time and it was quiet inside. I like the decor, the juke box and, most of all, the french fries.
I had a grilled veggie (zucchini + eggplant) and cheese open face sandwich on foccacia. The veggies…More »
11. Moxie's Classic Grill
So what do you do when you have to meet someone half way and you're both coming from opposite ends of Metro Vancouver? You choose a place that's right near a freeway exit.
Moxies is a nostalgic place for me: it was one of my first jobs. Back in the…More »
12. Gudrun
Steveston, BC V7E 3A2
(604) 272-1991
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Steveston
You like Salt Tasting Room? You like cheese? Wine? Cool peeps? You'll fit right in.
Hidden amongst the tourist-esque seafood restaurants with their nautical themes, fish and chips and clam chowders, lives this trendy, laid back space that pulls you…More »
13. Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 568-2703
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas/Small Plates,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I couldn't resist (2x in one week!)
Hungry for brunch, I stopped in this morning and was pleasantly surprised (and pretty sad) that it was dead - like we were the only people on the 3 table patio. All the while people crowded across the street at…More »
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9/15/2009
Razzle dazzle at a reasonable price? Why yes, I think I will have that fresh raspberry cocktail,… Read more »
14. Tartine Bread & Pies
I love me some tarts, tarts, tarts. I need those tarts, tarts, tarts. Give me those tarts, tarts, tarts.
Tartine bread has become a staple in my kitchen (not sliced, thanks!), and every week or so, I skip out to "grocery shop" and give myself a wee…More »
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9/26/2009
The apple turnover crumbs I saved on my chin make for the best leftovers. I licked the inside of the… Read more »
15. Mon Bella - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 569-2741
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Yum and yum!
On my must-try brunch list for some time, I was excited to get some girlfriend catch up time this morning along with a benny.
The menu might be small selection wise, but it will sure give your diner-style appetite quite a feast!…More »
16. Marmalade Kitchen & Bar - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 689-7800
Categories:
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
Marmalade, I don't mind that you charge a little extra for that kind of water view real estate, skimped on the seasoning for the hashbrowns, used conventional eggs in your benny and housed your meh ketchup in Marmalade branded glass water bottles.
…More »
17. Abigail's Party
Vancouver, BC V6K 3E6
(604) 739-4677
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
I wish I could say that Abigail's was a neighbourhood spot for me. It's just far enough away that on a cold and rainy day, I must drive and endure the parking blunders that are inevitable where permit parking exists. But that doesn't stop me from…More »
18. Solly's Bagelry
It's not just Wednesday's bagel deal ($7.50 for a dozen) that lures me in, it's the chicken and matzah ball (singular) soup. When I am feeling under the weather a bowl of soup and a bagel perks me right up. But, hmmmph, show up at lunch time and…More »
19. The Corner Suite Bistro De Luxe - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 569-3415
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Step inside this enchanted neighbourhood bistro with aqua (leather?) chairs in a Queen Anne (maybe?) style set a whimsical tone. You might be thinking this review will be all about the dinner and drinks, but no, that's next time; this was all about…More »
20. De Dutch
Rewind back in time: After nights filled with binge drinking, a kid in Coquitlam has few choices for a decent breakfast--De Dutch happened to be one of them. Whether you were part of a hockey, soccer or church going family, multiple generations cram…More »
21. Deacon's Corner
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 684-1555
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
I will only go to Deacon's Corner when James is working! He made a sandwich suggestion that's not on the menu and is so delish! Ready for it?
A BLT with fried egg, cheese and avocado... oh my, oh my! I ate all of it without any hesitation!
Request…More »
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2/25/2009
If you can be the opposite of all things wrong with diners (bad food, crusty atmosphere, carpet that… Read more »
22. Controversial Kitchen - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
(604) 254-6101
Category:
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
It's like Foundation, but with fewer choices and the ability to make any sound like a child when they first try to order at the bar.
What's this? What's that? What's that? What's this? What's in this? What's on that? What does that come with? What's…More »
23. Twisted Fork
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 568-0749
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Thank you Twisted Fork. You saved a bland-food-night that was quickly going sour at another establishment. Lucky for me and a yelper's quick tip, I found out that there was no wait and we quickly changed our plans to include Twisted Fork.
Belly so-so…More »
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4/19/2010
Can I live here? Just tuck me into one of the cozy corners and I'll happily munch on brioche until I… Read more »
24. Acme Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-1022
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
-Quiche with turkey, cranberry and almond
-Tomato corn (and something else yummy sounding) soup
-Roast Beef sammie served open faced with gravy, peas, mashed potatoes and a rocky mountain bar
Yup, you guessed it, that's what I had for lunch :p Just…More »
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4/28/2010
Arg! I didn't stay for pie. I was too enamoured with my High-falutin' Grilled Cheese. 3 cheeses! Did… Read more »
25. Jethro's Fine Grub
Vancouver, BC V6S
(604) 569-3441
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands
Papas Benedict? Who would have thunk that a Benny on a potato skin would be that good? The "fine" folks at jethros that's who! Plus they serve this dish with a generous side of fruit, fresh!
This is the stuff worth leaving dream land for and you can,…More »
26. Nice Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R7
(604) 874-4024
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
As a hungover unit on a Saturday afternoon, I knew I couldn't really be choosy. I wanted grease. I wanted diner fare. And I wanted it then and there. And for that, I thank you Nice Cafe for being there and for me always following the golden rule -…More »
27. Seb's Market Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1X5
(604) 298-4403
Categories:
Caterers,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Benny, you definitely are working the unique angle with "medallion of elk" as the first in a series of options ranging from tomato and spinach to black forest ham. And no one can deny that you're working hard to bring something different to our…More »
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2/28/2011
Aye, Sunday morning brunch rush. Making a decision between banana-chocolate-chip french toast and… Read more »
28. Two Chefs and a Table
Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4
(778) 233-1303
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Cafes
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
Porchetta hash. Oh yes, a brunch spot -- that's also a dinner spot, of course -- that delivers real, wholesome brunches -- like chicken and waffles. Mmmmmm, yeah.
Allow me to deconstruct my amazing brunch: runny, perfectly poached eggs; hollandaise…More »
29. The Red Wagon
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 568-4565
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Worth the hour wait on a Saturday at 11:30am? Yes. But I was mentally prepared thanks to all of you yeeps. May this be a lesson to us all - waiting for a good thing is a-ok - when you're ready. BE READY.
What I wasn't prepared for (and what I'm sure…More »
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