We wanted to try something special for breakfast during the Easter long weekend. We narrowed it down to Dutch style crepes but wanted to avoid the chain place DeDutch. We found a place called Dutch Wooden Shoe along the Cambie and 16th Ave neighbourhood. It was quite busy when we got there. We waited about 10 minutes for a table. The interior was quite dated like from the 80’s. It Reminded us of Bons off Broadway a bit. I suppose this have the restaurant some unique character.
The Dutch Wooden Shoe Cafe should probably be called a restaurant instead of a cafe, for that is what it is. This establishment is famous for its Eggs Benedict type dishes, although it serves these on Dutch rusks. These rusks are rather dry and crumbly; I like them, but if you don’t there are other options such as croquettes, bitter balls, nasi goreng and, of course, pannekoeken.
It is quite cramped within, and in one corner there is a big air conditioner almost above the sides of the table, so people sitting there should watch their heads when getting up.
One of the best place for brunch in Vancouver!! every thing is just amazing very tasty and unique ,and also the price is very reasonable for the quality and service
Pretty decent little hole in the wall breakfast place! It feels like a family owned restaurant where you feel like one of the regulars.
Quaint, familiar atmosphere. The food is pretty solid and consistent - comes in large quantities.
We would definitely go back again!
Wooden shoe! I love this place, I love krokets, and I love the pannekoeks. Very consistently good food here. I could go into more detail but all that will do is rob you of your precious time that you could be using to make your way there. Now go!
Cute and quirky cafe with an EXTENSIVE selection of pannekoek. So many sweet and savoury options to try, I could eat here every week for a year and maybe work my way through the menu!
○good service
○good food/ I not a huge fan of breakfast food, tastes similar to other places
○price is on the pricier side but the portion is huge
○family friendly
○would I go back? Probably not
This Dutch restaurant offers a lot of varieties of breakfast especially pannekoeks. My friend and I ordered a windmill pannekoek and shrimp and chives pannekoek as well as orange juice for breakfast. They tasted good!
I would rather have breakfast here instead of De Dutch Pannekoek House. We were looking at other tables with other pannekoeks. Yummy! Too bad we couldn't try them all as they have 34 different pannekoeks on the menu plus other breakfasts.
The restaurant was busy but the waiters or waitresses did not rush us to leave. Location wise... The restaurant is located at the corner of Cambie Street and W 17th Ave. The exterior is not pretty, but the interior has interesting decorations with photos, pictures and glass/cups.
I would go back and try other pannekoeks next time!
Good stuff. Come Hungry.. It's easy to dismiss Pannekoek a a result of that chain that..... This is not an experience like that. This is classic Pannekoeken done lots of quality toppings and served in a giant portion. I also love the fact that the inside of this place looks more lie the man-cave of a Dutch soccer fan. You'll love this place.
The combination of apple, bacon and sauerkraut with house made hot sauce is heavenly yummy!!
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