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1. The Locus
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 708-4121
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I had been to Locus a few times over the years and found their food over-seasoned, overwrought and overpriced. But a few weeks ago my pals and I had brunch here before going to check out the Wu Tang art show at Little Mountain and I was blown away!…More »
2. Alibi Room
The best breakfast I have had in Vancouver in a very long time - maybe even ever! I was here this morning with boyfriend and another couple, and I thought I'd died and gone to brunch heaven.
I had the brie, roasted tomato and pesto benny and it…More »
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12/29/2010
Yeah Yeah Yeah!
Brewsks galore, yummy food and a great space in the Downtown Eastside. My only… Read more »
3. The Reef
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
(604) 874-5375
Categories:
Caterers,
Caribbean,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I don't like reggae..... I love it.
There is nothing quite so amazing as sitting in the noon sun on the patio at the Reef, imbibing dangerously delicious cocktails by the pitcher as you devour an order of "Jamaica Me Crabby" (a bennie made with crab…More »
4. Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 568-2703
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas/Small Plates,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
With a lot of consideration, I have decided to up my previous 4 star review to a five star. After Saturday night, I was going to keep it at 4 stars, but while lazing on Wreck beach all day Sunday my pals and I couldn't stop talking about the food -…More »
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8/8/2010
Yay! A new place to add to my arsenal of brunch joints!
Me and my bf strolled in right at 11am when… Read more »
5. Brioche Urban Baking & Catering
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(604) 682-4037
I am in love with Brioche - how did I only just discover this Gastown gem?! It's a little pricey, but worth it just for the cute atmosphere alone. I visited Brioche for breakfast with a pal and we had omelettes - big lovely wonderfully…More »
6. Bandidas Taqueria
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 568-8224
Categories:
Mexican,
Vegetarian,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I love the supper - but the brunch is also amazeballs. AMAZEBALLS. The sweet and savoury cornbread makes me weep salty tears of joy as I use it to sop up beans and eggs and cheese and yum! Thank you, Bandidas!
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7/23/2010
I consistently have a great time at Bandidas, and I feel good about supporting a vegetarian,… Read more »
7. Twisted Fork
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 568-0749
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Twisted Fork is an absolute gem, a welcome addition to the culinary graveyard that is Granville Street downtown! I can't believe it took me so long to get my butt in there - in more ways than one.
The boyfriend and I decided to take Lex B. out for…More »
8. Caffe Barney
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Barney is my most reliable brunch in the city. Before this location opened we would make a special jaunt out to Granville to eat here, but now we find ourselves happily strolling mere blocks away to gorge ourselves on great Bennies.
Depending on how…More »
9. Deacon's Corner
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 684-1555
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
Mwah! I love you, Deacon's Corner. Thank you for being the only truly reliable, scrumptious diner in the DTES - the place that I can always count on for lunch (and our semi-weekly office BEER FRIDAYS) without fear that it will be bland or slightly…More »
10. Three Lions Cafe - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5T 1V4
(604) 569-2233
Categories:
British,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Two experiences, two solid plates of food, two good waitresses. And mere blocks from my house! :)
Three Lions, despite its slightly odd space, is a great place for a tipple and a light meal
Last weekend I tried the Halibut Nicoise and practically…More »
11. Timbre Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
(604) 215-7515
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
The last few times I have had Timbre's brunch I have been disappointed. Gone are the days that I would crave their delicious food with the sounds of bluegrass in my ears. Now, I struggle to get through mediocre eggs and hashbrowns that have clearly…More »
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7/16/2010
***this is a Brunch review only!***
Oh my my, this is one of my favourite Brunch places. On Sundays… Read more »
12. Skylight Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
(604) 251-3808
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Diners
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
As a self-proclaimed brunch glutton, I often choose places with fancy bennies and strong drinks, places I would also go for supper. But when money is tight or the hangover is too fierce, I head to Skylight.
I grew up on the Drive mere blocks away,…More »
13. The Whip Restaurant Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Alright, I switched back and forth between 3 and 4 stars for a while, and decided on 3 because even though dangit, I do loves me somma their brunch - there are some problems.
The Whip has great ambience, a big bright airy space filled with interesting…More »
14. The Wallflower Modern Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554
Categories:
Diners,
Gluten-Free,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I'm loathe to say this, as the owner is a doll, but my pals and I have a saying "The Wallflower would be better if it was..... better."
Here's what I mean: for a diner specializing in "modern comfort food" I don't really find anything modern or…More »
15. Central Bistro and Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
(604) 689-4527
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Canadian (New),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: West End
A really good breakfast with really small portions is what you will pay 15 dollars for. Add on coffee and juice and it becomes a 20 dollar affair - and you will be hungry again in 1 hour.
Interesting decor, a great Denman location and an inventive…More »
16. Seb's Market Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1X5
(604) 298-4403
Categories:
Caterers,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Oh Seb's, you're so mediocre it kills me. The menu descriptions? Magical. The ambiance? Lovely. The concept? Brillz. The food? Sigh. I might as well eat unflavoured matter. I have to salt the heck outta everything and it always kind of falls flat.…More »
17. Havana
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
(604) 253-9119
Categories:
Latin American,
Cuban
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I so confused. Why, oh why, did my shrimp tacos have ginger in them?
A pal and I headed to Havana before seeing a play at the Cultch, and we were instantly seated by a great waitress - she was the best part of the night - by the freezing cold window.…More »
18. Milestones Grill + Bar
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4M5
(604) 678-8488
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
When my partner fractured his foot (showing off by jumping down some stairs after a late night at the bar) he could only hobble a few blocks. As we needed a hangover breakfast and to visit the doctor, we decided to go to Milestones, as they share a…More »
19. Lucy's Eastside Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 568-1550
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Thinking about the meal that the boy and I shared here is making me queasy. Retrospective queasiness is NOT a good thing.
We visited Lucy's after a late night at the Bootlegger's Ball and thought - "why the hell not! It's 2am, let's get some grub." I…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceJanuary 2010
Things I Lovewriting, yoga, reading, film, travel, celebrity gossip, sushi, my monster cats, vintage neon signs
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