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Sophie's Cosmic Cafe

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"Sophies...if Alice (while in wonderland) suddenly walked into Sophies cosmic cafe with Madhatter you would not look twice, it is that kind of..."

Gavriel Magdalena

"Food (breakfast) and coffee were great, and service was excellent. I would happily go back to Sophie's for breakfast/brunch..."

Catherine Dubinsky

"Fantastic service! The waitress was amazing with my son, if your looking for a place to go with your kids for breakfast Sophie’s is..."

Stephanie Howells

"Best food my husband and I have ever had!!! This is a resturant that cooks like Mom does!!! Taking it from me....I love to cook and the food was..."

Adrice K Smitton

"Nothing beats great food, cooked by the finest kitchen staff who take the time to ensure your meal is great quality in taste, and served by the..."

Chad Xix

"Really cool place with a great diner vibe. Loved the decor of interesting collectables. Waitress was in good humour, service was pleasant and timely,..."

Eric M. Roeder

"Whenever I hit Vancouver, my first and favorite stop is always Sophie"s. The food has always been a great comfort. Shakes, Ashura Wheat breakfast,..."

Bernard Cancino

"Their Old Fashioned Cappuccino milkshake is so good that I woke up today craving it! Have you seen their menu? There are so many options for food..."

Lauren Petey

"It's a Vancouver landmark. Best place I know for breakfast. We don't drive or fly 1,300 miles to Vancouver just to get to Sophie's, but that wouldn't..."

Jay Berman

"Awesome service! We hit the place during trivia....won a bottle of the hot sauce (very flavorful btw). Delish plentiful food...and of course the..."

Carla Barth Hack

"Came on a Monday, late morning. Staff were super nice, service was quick, barely had to wait for food and the food was amazing! Definitely..."

Stephanie Fusnik

"There is no other place for brunch in Vancouver. Been coming here since the 80s as with much of the clientele. Be prepared to wait outside on Sunday..."

Lawry Trevor-Deutsch

"There was a little bit of a wait but well worth it. Excellent service, (quite the comedian) and great food. Sophie was even there buzzing around...."

Sharon Symes

"This is a place to have breakfast in Vancouver!! Highly recommended..."

Sheena Elaine

"We came here for a late breakfast. There were plenty of seats available. There is a good selection of items on the menu. I tried the Spanish Omelette..."

Jee Pang

"Excellent choice and a wonderful surprise as we were browsing the area for a place to have lunch. There are many wholesome menu choices for a..."

Tango8 (bobbi L)

"Sophie's Cosmic Cafe. A Kitsilano institution so kitschy it hurts. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's brunch of choice when they're back in town. A..."

Selina Lo

"Cute little place, fits well with the Kitsilano vibe. Very small patio. Sat inside, which was very retro looking. Eggs benedict tasted nice and was..."

Nicole Justine

"Returned here for a late lunch today and enjoyed a nice meal in a friendly atmosphere. The service was good and the food priced well for what we..."

FrenchFry?

"Ventured here for breakfast on Sunday morning. We are out of town and heard great things. We were not disappointed. Wonderful ambience and felt right..."

KnifeAndFork

"Breakfast place. The salmon benny's were ok. Nice small patio. Interesting inside. Service was very nice. The french toast looked amazing but didn't..."

J H

"I thought it was very funky! There's alot to talk about when you see all the souvenirs against the walls and ceilings. Lot of vintage old school..."

Vancity Food Guy

"The service was amazing and the decor was super funky. I really like how there is a lot of vegetarian food, since I have been a vegetarian all my..."

YVR Foodie

"defenetly my favorite ,good job Dicky.great food realistick prices and a décor out of this world,and friendly staff,my favorite the trucker special..."

O Ellinas

"What a unique place to gawk at memorabilia while eating home made food from fun and smiley people! A neighborhood favourite and busy at meal times...."

Sean McKenna

"If you're looking for a kitschy place with some wicked breakfast options, Sophie's is a solid choice along West Fourth. The decor is pretty out of..."

Michael Kwan

"Fun place for brunch. Really quick service, which is good because of the usual long waits. Food is the standard Vancouver brunch fare, but they do..."

Michael

"It's fun, cheerful. Decent food, decent atmosphere. Overly busy for brunch. For me it's just another place for brunch. But I'm "hangry" in the..."

Zoe

"This is a great spot for breakfast. The food is good and staff are nice. I recommend getting the awesome chocolate milkshake and ham eggs Benny. The..."

Susie Hartkorn

"Interesting decor. The smoked salmon eggs benny was good and the service was impressive. Worth another..."

Alan

"What can I say, $10 a plate for fresh food and better than normal diner service. The food isn't perfect but it isn't greasy and you don't leave..."

TheWestCoasters

"Fantastic Breakfast. So surprised by all the bad reviews! had breakfast there today for the first time. service was awesome. super attentive..."

Eastvanfoodie

"Try it for yourself. I can see why there could be mixed reviews about this place.1) Do expect to wait if you're hitting it up around lunch..."

AllieKat

"Lovely little place on 4th. I love Sophie's. In fact I have never met a person who had a bad thing to say about Sophie's. The line-up on a busy..."

Rmichel

"Comfortable brunch. The first time I went was with an old friend and some new, was after a terrific hangover. It probably helped that it was an..."

Mariana Hollmann

"Consistant Favourite. Love this place for brunch. Service is friendly and attentive, food is..."

Yummyinkits

"Ruined for all other eggs benny. Other than homemade I have never had any other eggs benny that werent terrible. The holondaise is fantastic! They..."

Herb

"Wow. Honest traditional breakfasts with genuine high quality ingredients. Hash Browns from scratch. Homemade everything and honest orange juice. The..."

John Rudolph

"Nom-nom to the nomity-om. Awesome! First brunch in Vancouver and they did it right. Not too complicated of a menu- just right. Super cute inside..."

Cdunn

"Fantastic service and very kid-friendly! Kids' dinners were huge portions. One kid had a huge bowl of penne in tomato sauce with salad & the other..."

Cakebrain

"Atmosphere! Food! Nice!. Loved the eggs benny on corn bread with black beans. SO..."

Terri Davies

"Some of the best breakfast in the area! The milkshakes are some of the best i've had west of the rockies. Go early to avoid..."

Scott Richards

"One of our favourite places in the city. Used to live nearby, and this is one of the few 4th avenue spots that makes us come back. Never been for..."

EV Dave

"Great food and service in a quaint little diner. Oh and fair prices..."

Aubrey

"Sophies. Shared a oyster burger and delux (regular) burger with my friend. Oyster burger is delicious. The burger patty was unique, the meat is..."

Steve

"Sophie's cafe is A-ok with me! I ordered the bacon burger with mushrooms and it was pretty good. though the salad was adequate, the fries were just..."

Kate Googins

"A wonderful spinoff of a 50's restaurant. The food is pricey but it tastes great and the service is usually good. There is a large selection of..."

Sofie Novak

"Wonders!. Love love love this place! =)the strawberry milk shake is so fresh and amazing!will be back..."

Angel Liu

"Better than I remember. I took my friend from London to eat after we visited the closed on Monday's Granville Market. The guy being a consultant does..."

Masked4areason

"Fried egg blt sandwich!. Okay, maybe this is common, but for me, it was a first. Not the first place you'd think of for a working lunch but i was out..."

Asquared

"Pretty good, but more about the atmosphere. The food is good. Not amazing, but good. I have enjoyed Sophie's food , but it's hit and miss. Sometimes..."

Bagel Boy

"John. Food was good why all the negative reviews? maybe i should give a negative review so the line up wont be so long next time i..."

John

"I usually never find myself defeated by a plate of food, but on Canada Day Sophie’s Cosmic Café filled my brunch-sized stomach to the brim and I..."

Nosh And Nibble

"Sophie's Cosmic Cafe. Now, that may sound a little out of this world, but when it comes to the basics, their beef burg is as down to earth as they..."

Vancouver's Best Burger

"Just a few blocks up the hill from my apartment, there's a very popular 4th Ave diner called Sophie's Cosmic Cafe. Since moving to Vancouver,..."

Bailey Apple

" Nut Burger. Best Vegetarian burger I have tasted E.V.E.R. It's so good I want to cry on Jesus's shoulder. The texture is hea-v-enly and the chutney..."

Angel Liu

"Their portions are huge and the price isn't staggering. Plus the retro style inside is gorgeous and servers are usually super nice. Also they have..."

Angel Liu

"If you're a breakfast person then you have to come check this place out! Sophie's is located in West 4th, so parking is pretty difficult. It's a very..."

Domo Is Craving...

" Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe Vancouver is as old as I am. It is an iconic Vancouver diner serving hearty breakfast and brunch starting 8am. The..."

NOMSS

"If a sweet brunch is more your cup of tea, ask for a stack of Sophie's impossibly fluffy buttermilk pancakes or try the Belgian waffles with whip..."

MONTY

"It was SO good! Everything about it just came together so well. Usually, there’s always one element that’s off – the sauce consistency (maybe..."

C.Herb

"Looks like it was a fantastic choice, since the lovely salmon fillet that came with the burger was grilled to perfection and glistened with freshness..."

West Coast Tastebuds

"The decor is just a bunch of random nostalgic items pinned to the wall. I do like the coke bottle railing though. The red booths make it have a real..."

604 Munchies

"I have been desperate to try out Sophie's Cosmic Cafe for ages. I am not often in Kitsilano or on West 4th Avenue, aside for catching the occasional..."

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"I have heard of Sophie's Cosmic Cafe from many UBC students and have been dying to head there to try their pancake. It so happens that this cafe is..."

Swiss Tiara

"Great little cafe, tons of cool nostalgia all over the walls. Coffee was great. classic eggs Benny was perfect as well. Pancakes were huge and..."

Stefan Rees

"Cool brunch spot with very nice interior decor. The service was lovely but the food was mid; the potatoes were dry and bland and there was not enough..."

Cool Kid

"Been coming here since my university days (>25 years ago) on/off and it’s consistently awesome! Great food, even better service, big portions, and..."

Ray Jang

"Very quaint interiors, friendly staff, great food... Santa Fe eggs bennies, waffles and burgers were delicious. A friend of mine recommended the..."

Gina Grape

"Cozy Cafe in Kitz that has a warm vibe on the inside with great food to match. I personally find Sophie’s to be better than it’s neighbour Jam..."

Puneet Grewal

"It was my first time at Sophie’s but definitely not the last. The menu had a lot of variety and the food was tasty! I would try and sit outside if..."

Amir Hanna

"This cafe takes you back in the 70's, 80, & 90's.Such a retro vibe. The food is awesome. Its one of our favorite breakfast place now in..."

Rica Fernandez

Bon's Off Broadway

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"This was in my neighbourhood growing up, how can I not rate it a 5? I remember being a kid and watching a bunch of punk rock / heavy metal kids..."

Jen

"Lets start with the positives- their food. Been here twice and both times, I ordered the breakfast special. Good food both times, so much food for..."

Anindita

"3.7. What can we add that hasn't already been said? You aren't coming to Bon's for service and ambiance, you are coming for the excellent value for..."

Jelizatin Eats

"Bon's Off Broadway is located on EastVan neighbourhood. It's on Nanaimo and East Broadway. I never thought I can find such a cheap dinning..."

Camera Gourmet

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Sunny Wong

"Good, cheap breakfast that surely hit the spot. There might be a price increase? Had the $2.95 all day breakfast (2 eggs/bacon/toast/hash) & coffee...."

K-man

"Growing up only blocks away from bons I've been a patron since 2000. I can honestly say this place has not changed a bit. Maybe except not seeing..."

Nom.nom.nom.

"Friendly service. Atmosphere is like laid back and kinda different. Food is good and eggs made perfectly. Not too greasy (unlike Denny's). Can't go..."

Jennie Yuen

"Not sure what diners expect when they go to a truck stop like Bons off Broadway. The place is eclectic. It is NOT fine dining. We found the service..."

Edwin

"i trully believe if there's one place that you must go in vancouver, as a vancouverite this is one of the holy grail for food in..."

Marv Wang

"I think I may just be the last person that has heard of and tried this place! Advertising its unbeatable breakfast option of $2.95 for two eggs, two..."

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Claire

"Love the atmosphere of the place. It's a no-frilles type of environment lol. With that being said, I don't find the food particularly spectacular...."

Jocelynwong

"If your seriously on a budget and wanna eat a cheap breakfast you come here. Don't complain about anything else cause NO WHERE ELSE has the $2.95..."

Vancity Food Guy

"For the price you pay are you kidding??? AMAZING. No complaints. The cheap price makes up for everything. If only I lived closer to this place, I..."

Hayley Sean

"Honestly? I like that you can pour your own coffee, and share a space with all sorts of people:) the food is simple and well made, filling and really..."

Joanna Butler

"3$ all day breakfast? Yes please. What a great place and an awesome price for a solid meal! I want to eat all my meals here for 3$. Not only that but..."

Murielle

"I've been eating $3 breakfast here for over 15 years. I started eating here when I was in high school and Bons hasn't changed one bit. His sons more..."

DanoRama

"Great Dive. My son and I enjoyed the all day breakfast. Knew what to expect going in. WILL be back!My son really liked the mix of patrons there..."

Knlltt

"The bacon was cooked perfectly crispy without being overdone. I liked that the hash browns were big hearty pan fries as opposed to shredded or cubed..."

Food Queen

"Great Value and great experience!. Looking for some cheap eats? look no further, especially for breakfast. $2.95 for some pan fried potatoes, eggs,..."

Always Hungry

"$3 for a full breakfast! Best deal in town. Plus it was excellent. Will definitely..."

John Doe

"Cheap greasy spoon diner. Perfect for your hangover..."

Nadh2o

"The good the bad and the ugly. The good it's cheap,the service is usually quite excellent . I mean considering how busy it can get its really quite..."

Jakeandthefatman

"Can't go wrong. For $3 breakfast you get a good helping, but go early because the line up is out the..."

DScope

"Best Value in Town!. It's really hard to argue with a place that serves a full breakfast for $3. Okay, so the place has the ambiance of a..."

Laughingman

"This is hangover heaven. 2.95 breaky= point and case. Just don't drink the coffee, inspect your utensils and smell the water cups. Or, bring your own..."

Foody McGee

"We know what it's about. Cheap and quick. Sometimes my breakfast has less portions at times, makes me a bit PO'd at times, but whatever. It's cheap...."

Gil Romdy

"Great every..."

Ali Nurani

"Great burgers. Every time we see my sweetie's sister, she's been asking if we'd been to Bon's for the burgers yet. So we finally did and she was..."

Buddy_love

"Eat with your eyes closed. What can you say about 2.95 breakfast, it's half the price of going to McDonalds. Will happily eat here all day..."

Shannon RJ Adams

"What's not to love.... ....about $2.95 breakfast? the price hasn't changed in years and portion is huge. sure, it's a little greasy, but hits the..."

Waverly

"Bonnnnnnnnnnns. Nothing like a big greasy breakfast after a night of hard drinking to get the bowels moving faster.... For $5 you can eat a filling..."

BruZboy

"Nothing like having a 2.95 breakfast at 1 in the afternoon in a bustling dive. this place is a must try for anyone who enjoys a good old fashioned..."

No Dessert Im Full

"Bons?! Yes please!. I'm usually all about hygiene and cleanliness but I love this place. Even as a vegetarian I can get the all day breakfast without..."

Katie Leigh Bradley

"One thing I love is breakfast/brunch. I was excited to try this popular place and hearing that their all day breakfast was $2.95. Even though it was..."

Purdey

"Amazing hangover food. I went there with a bunch of friends and bought there notoriously cheap 2.95 breakfast and a dozen super tasty hot wings for 6..."

RnR

"Good Breakfast Joint. Have been coming here for years. I remember when Bon's used 2 B by Cambie (where Cactus Club is now). They were and still R..."

Pepchoo

"Breaky. This place is a great place for insanely cheap great diner breakfast. The service is always friendly and I love that the customers are in..."

Erica

"The good old days.... This place reminds me of highschool... used to come here with friends all the time. You can still get a nice greasy breakfast..."

Bryan Mark

"My favorite. What can i say about bons. It was the first meal i took my boyfriend too. i usually use it to test people. can they handle the bons?..."

Biscuit

"Best b fast in town lots of fun lots of waiting but well worth..."

Matt T

"Great value, you may or may not like the atmosphere though. Personally I have no problem with..."

Shaun

"Fast, cheap and dirty. Like a highschool girlfriend you don't take home to..."

Desmond

"Breakfast under $3 anyone?. Cant go wrong for..."

Gerber

"Classic dive. Amazingly dingy dive of a place with perfunctory service but pretty good food and good..."

Michael DeSandoli

"Bon's is awesome if you're wanting some good cheap food but to not, I repeat, do not go on Sunday morning because you'll be waiting an hour for a..."

Talula

"Tasty, Trashy. If you like great food, then you should definitely eat here, if you can stomach the bright yellow walls and 70s decor surrounding you..."

Black Sheep

"Not to be missed!. Bons is an experience that goes way beyond the food. Its a community. As far as breakfasts go Bons is heads above any of the..."

Imaginate

"Best Breakfast Place. Amazing prices, a great hangout for friends and the food is decent. Bon's is..."

Kyle Martin

"Ok you get it, the prices are low. What about the food? Well what can you expect? It's not gourmet, it's a little bit greasy, but tastes good and the..."

Moseverywhere

"They are famously known for their cheap, $2.95 breakfast,served all day long. A great place to get your hangover prescription..."

Gloria

"We met up with Eric and Becky at this place for breakfast. What attracted us to this place was their $2.95 breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage or..."

BiteMe

"This place is a couple blocks from Broadway skytrain station and super packed during lunch time. The staff there's very friendly and service speed is..."

Karen

"I’m not a morning person. And I normally don’t have time for breakfast. I just drink a glass of milk or soymilk and run out the door. On the..."

CheapAppetite

"It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. How much? Some even say breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, sup like a..."

KimHo

"Nanzaro loves camping. He signs up for every camp that he comes across. I don't think he is bothered with what the camp is just as long as he goes..."

Ben And Suanne

"We did not know this place. Someone suggested that we check it out. So we came for a late breakfast. I have not seen such an eye catching interior..."

Subrata Chakrabarti

"A very well priced diner on Broadway (hence the name) that seems to be an institution in east Vancouver. The coffee is self-serve which is convenient..."

Harrison Sheremeta

"An excellent place to have a sleep in breakfast in the afternoon. Prices are generally reasonable overall. We had two breakfasts for under $18.00...."

Harwood

"Without a doubt - you will NEVER find a cheaper breakfast in Vancouver, and possibly in all of North America. For $2.95 you get a plate full of hash..."

AJ H

"I love love LOVE Bon’s of Broadway! One of my utmost favourite restaurants in the city! Not only are Bon’s and his staff so kind, they take the..."

Jennifer Kim

"2022 April, and they're still selling $2.95 ADB. Very unique experience, friendly staff, great service, happy customers. Like a gigantic organic..."

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