Denny Hui
Tried new spot for breakfast with the family. We will definitely be back again!!!
First, the inside was warm and inviting. Staff was friendly and our server Victoria was great. Definitely a place you can take friends or family too.
Food was great. We only went their for breakfast but considering how fantastic the breakfast items tasted, their lunch and dinner should be as good or better. Review on those for another time.
We ordered their Bacon Eggs Bennie, chorizo scramble (nice heat) cheddar omelett (lots of cheese), pancakes, waffles and French toast (nice balance of cinnamon). All were very tasty, especially their hash browns which were perfect baked potato cubes.
Must try spot for breakfast! You won't be disappointed and place can get busy. Was a full house during our visit.
Madelaine Quon
Had originally wanted to try LIVIA but of course, no where on Commercial takes reservations for weekend brunch (was told a 45-60 min wait). After doing some research, I had put Tangent Cafe down as a back up to check out and headed there. Was immediately seated at a table with no wait. The food was amazing and very filling. I would definitely go again and recommend. ☺️
Jennifer Kleinsteuber
The family and I went to The Tangent Cafe for dinner this evening. Oh my goodness the wait staff were so lovely. And the food was Devine. The youngest and I stayed back for New York Cheesecake and to listen to the live jazz at 8. What a delusicious way to spend a Thursday in Vancouver.
Leigh Press
A nice night out with a friend: live music on a Wednesday. We shared the Malaysian lentil poutine and a Mee Goreng tofu noodle dish. Very nicely spiced (both dishes) and flavourful. Adequate sized tofu chunks in the noodle dish. Have never experienced a lentil poutine prior but was pleasantly surprised- mmmm cheese curds, what could be better. Enjoyed the cocktails as well- unique finds using a variety of ingredients/liquors.
Yeseul Rachel Park
Beer was okay, but Malaysian poutine was amazing! Will definitely comeback for the rest and live jazz🎵
Melissa Denise
Came here for brunch with a friend! Did not wait long for a table on the patio, which was nice as it was one of our rare sunny days in Vancouver. The patio has clear outdoor curtains which made it very warm.
The crab cake benny was delicious. My egg was cooked as I had asked (soft poached) and the fries were crispy and tasted freshly deep fried.
My friend had the bacon benny and also enjoyed it!
Drinks wise he had the mimosa (a classic) while I had an iced coffee, which the restaurant was very accommodating to make.
Terri Ponich
Well done Tangent! Great server, best brunch.
Any Benny would satisfy I'm sure but the Bacon, Brie, Apple was a winner. Partnered with a FRESH fruit salad and bottomless coffee. So good. Kudos to the Smoked Meat hash.
kiana violet
Came in on Thursday night for live jazz. It was really nice to be back in a restaurant enjoying live music. The servers were all really attentive. Every server on shift touched our table to check in on us. It was a bit disappointing that they were out of some ingredients for their negronis, but the servers helped us find other options we would enjoy. Food was great as well. I’ve been for brunch too, but the atmosphere for live jazz is so much more
Fun!
Mike Allen
Great vibe created by a very kind and dedicated staff and wonderful ownership. Don’t miss a night when there’s music; many of Vancouver’s finest jazz players drop in. Tangent Cafe has great food too!
Sapalo Shafooli
I go here mainly to hear top notch jazz musicians play on Thursdays and Sundays. Even without the live music, Tangent is a wonderful and warm neighborhood spot on Commercial Drive with great staff. The long communal table is also a nice touch.
Amber Waters
FYI - Just had dinner here, walked in without realizing it was Jazz Fest. There wasn't any music playing yet. No one told us until we had already ordered and our food was placed in front of us that we were going to be charged $10 each for cover. We just wanted to have dinner. The food was great but probably should let people know beforehand. $20 was tacked onto our bill without any choice (we probably wouldn't have stayed) - also, don't add cover fee to the total for people to tip on! What was supposed to be a quick cheap meal for us tonight added up extremely fast.
Even if the server acknowledged that we should have been notified and only charged us for one cover fee, we wouldn't have left feeling slighted and annoyed.
Angel Anderson
One of my favourite places on the drive..the food is fantastic, as well as the service is great , and the music is very well selected.
Elizabeth Byrne
Too expensive and not great service. We went there for our twentieth wedding anniversary. I ordered mee goreng and added prawns for an additional cost. With one piece or roti it came to $23. When it came, they had taken the tofu out. I called the server over and said a mistake had been made; she stated that they take the tofu out when prawns are added. But I could get some tofu for an additional $3. Who does that??? A double charge. Then she didn't check on us again until we made motions to leave. Ruined the experience. Yuck.
Kelley Dugger Forrest
Breakfast was amazing, had a ceasar and bacon avacado eggs benny. Egg was sofy and cooked to perfection. service was quick and attentive, staff friendly and funny. Defiantly will go back!
Tammy Kolisnyk
Great find. Lovely Jazz duet playing while we enjoyed a candlelit dinner with cocktails. A very nice vibe...warm, casual and friendly. Started with the Roti Canai (very impressed), then shared the Kari Ayam (chicken, lemongrass in a spicy yellow curry coconut sauce). We will definitely return.
Robert MacLeod
Tasty food, and easy going room, efficient friendly service, will definitely return
Marizah Vaneltsi
One of the best breakfast places I've eaten at! When my father comes to town, we are always excited to catch up over amazing food and coffee.
Leif Hamm Said
Food was great.
FOH was disorganized and rude. General feeling amongst staff was fed up.
Food was served without cutlery.
Alcoholic beverages came well after we were ready to leave. 2pm on a Saturday, it was busyish but still...come on.
Food was awesome though, gotta say, also my bloody Mary was delicious once I finally got it.
Thomas Hannivan
Friendly staff, good breakfast and music. Definitely will be back again.
Lisa Marie
Great breakfast, great service!! Friendly staff and great prices!!
Stevie B. Danger Turcotte
Best darn place for breakfast on Commercial drive. Love the specials.
Mashthe Tea
Found this fab place today for breakfast while on the Drive. Good food, super friendly staff, great atmosphere. Will be back.
David Hayes
friendly service, great food and wonderful ambience... just an all around positive experience every time.
Arnt Jeffrey Arntzen
Great place. Good and friendly staff, good beers, excellent food. And music!
Melanie Ashmead
Went for breakfast and it was delicious! Staff was friendly and quick, food was huge portions and so tasty. Will totally eat there again next time we are in town.
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