Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Vancouver

"The Basic, formerly Joe’s Grill, is hand’s down the restaurant that impresses me most in Vancouver. It is first and foremost a diner, so take it..."

Kerry Graves

Willow Yang

" As far as breakfast goes Red Wagon is a bit on the pricier side but as the saying goes you get what you pay for and Red Wagon gives you plenty and..."

Sean Lee

"We drove by this place quite often to get downtown but never stopped by until this morning, for the very first time! Crispy pork belly and back bacon..."

B & E

"Nothing special. It was good. Price is about average with most breakfast/ diner places. Waitress could make some effort to be a bit more welcoming. I..."

Monica Killeen

"Definitely one of the best breakfast joints in town. Their confit pork belly is to die for. However, the portion size has decreased in the last few..."

Noah Mar

"Tiny cafe that offers good quality breakfast and brunch! Price is reasonable for the quality and quantity offered. I would come back again and maybe..."

Sandra Yan

"I have a craving for a hearty brunch, must be the sleep deprivation. Red Wagon would really hit the spot right now. I came here with my mother one..."

Louisa Ng

"I love to visit this place for brunch. Actually for any meal of the day really. The pulled pork pancakes are to die for. Just a warning. Their lines..."

Foodie In Vancity

"Expect really long line-ups here if you don't come early, but don't fret because it's totally worth the wait! We ordered the smoked salmon scramble..."

Jelizatin Eats

"The food here is absolutely delicious here and super affordable for what you are getting. I've tried the pulled pork pancakes with the JD syrup and..."

Chuwing

"Red Wagon Cafe is a popular all-day brunch joint in the heart of East Van, Hastings x Nanaimo Street. I was my second try when my friend and I got..."

Lazylowcarber

"This is one of the most popular dishes at The Red Wagon. It comes with potatoes, jalapeno cornbread, fatty beef briskets, and eggs (prepared to your..."

LFFFMolangs

"The Red Wagon is a very casual, down-to-earth diner, and this was reflected in their menu. BBQ Brisket – $14This is one of the..."

LFFFMolangs

"I have been here a couple of times for breakfast and had an outstanding dining experience on both occasions. Luckily I did not have to wait to get..."

JerryT

"Very nice small place with fantastic breakfast food. Staff is super friendly and it feels like you are in someone's home to eat there.Go..."

Phil Slap

"Loved this place so much when I went! I had pulled pork pancakes and they were so unique and delicious. I want to go back so bad but the line is so..."

Angel Bergling

"Visited the Red Wagon half an hour before it closed for the day! After a good morning hike, the food here wasn't too heavy and definitely filled us..."

Andy Chü

"You'll wait to get in for sure... but it will be worth it. Delicious delicious delicious. Small restaurant with minimal decor. Excellent music and..."

NeverSayWhen

"Score 9.5/10I was craving for brunch after working on Sunday morning. There is no good brunch in Coquitlam. My friend told me to try the..."

Kit Yee Y.

"Super happy with this place! I was visiting Vancouver BC and a friend of mine took me here for lunch. Happy to have tried something that's..."

Jen CC Tan

"• parking is a challenge in this area. Street parking only M-Sat 9am-3pm 1 hour max• busy, busy, busy at this joint. If there's more than 2..."

KOOkiecream

"I was here a while ago. This place isn't a 5 star place by any means on the inside, if you were to comparing it to say a restaurant in the..."

TBear

"Went to Red Wagon for a quick dinner. Having the Super Trucker got me stuffed to the brim. If I had this as brunch instead of dinner I think I would..."

Benton Li

"Cute place for breakfast. Always busy so that's a good sign. Typical pricing for Vancouver but food is very good and not your typical breakfast so..."

C.ron

"We've been to the Red Wagon several times before, the only reason we don't come more often is the long lineups. Today, we thought we would give..."

TC

"One-liner: Comfy brunch food for a standard priceHighlight: BBQ Beef BrisketRecommended for: Brunch cravingsWould I go back? Yes but..."

Nosh And Nibble

"IF YOU LOVE BRUNCH, RED WAGON IS THE HOLY GRAIL. Very upbeat environment with the most enthusiastic servers (just don't forget to tip them well)...."

Francesca Flores

"We waited about 20 minutes for seats, but I gotta admit - the pulled pork pancakes were so worth it. The boozy syrup complimented the sweetness of..."

Vannommers

"My wife has a list of places she has seen on Diners Drive inns and Dives so we went here for breakfast one morning. Suffices to say that other fans..."

Michael Friesen

"A favorite brunch spot of ours is the Red Wagon. Why? 3 words.. Pulled pork pancakes! These pancakes are just how we love them, a little crispy on..."

The Hungry Couple

"Why I love this place: my all time favorite breakfast place. It's consistently good. I've never had a bad experience here. Would I come back:..."

@annanguyen_

"Pulled Pork Pancakes!!! I’ve been wanting to try this place for ages, and I finally got to when I was in the area after going to Playland. The..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"It's laid back and I love it. I had the trucker breakfast and my girlfriend had the tofu scramble. Flavors were really good. Service is laid back and..."

Vancity Food Guy

"OMG...the funniest thing happened at the Red Wagon today. The crispy belly that came with my mom's Super Trucker meal was shaped exactly, and I mean..."

Selina Lo

""Since The Red Wagon only has pulled pork on the weekends, I had to go for something with pulled pork. I opted against the pulled pork pancakes and..."

Michael Kwan

"We had the Super Trucker (chunky potatoes, pork belly, pulled pork, pancakes, toast and Jack Daniels Syrup) and Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict! Both..."

Phoenixbird

"I didn't want the pulled pork to..."

Clay

"Supa Trucka!!!. Can't be beat. This place never disappoints with food. The pulled pork is excellent with the JD syrup. Pork belly to die for. Even..."

Johndoe822

"Yum!. This place is funky. Really good food but not the best diner food around. I'd love to come for breakfast..."

Samantha Bruin

"Friendly staff! Great breakfast and lots to choose from! My only problem was that they didnt mention about any charges to the coffee and when he..."

Angela Tible Fernandez

"Pulled Pork Pancakes. Can't go wrong with the signature dishes. The pulled pork pancake was awesome - if you go for the Super Trucker option, add the..."

LKP

"Believe the Hype!. I finally tried this one today after it having been on my wishlist for a few years. Although I often find that places like this..."

Laughingman

"Great experience!. Line-up looks daunting, but if it is just for 2 it moves very quickly. Excellent servers. Coffee is not the best, average diner..."

AB25

"Yum!. Finally tried the Red Wagon today for an early lunch. Had been to their other place, Bistro Wagon Rouge quite a few times and really like what..."

Zak Taylor

"Delicious comfort food + great service = winning combination. I was here several months ago for the first time and my eyes still light up whenever I..."

Jenn

"Lovely place. Very nice casual place. I had a great experience. They are very busy, though. Go there with time and enjoy the ambience. I had lots of..."

F.reviewer

"Busy but wort the wait. Casual place. Had breakfast and it was a good hangover cure. Chill atmosphere but usually a wait for breakfast... Good diner..."

Jason Dhatt

"Food was tasty~ especially the pulled pork pancakes and syrup~ however it was on the heavy side and quite..."

Because1215

"We went on a Wednesday around noon and only had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table. Almost every time I've been by this place it has had a..."

Frydiggy

"Long waits (we waited in the pouring rain) but I think that tells you how much people enjoy this place. Had the full meal deal- pulled pork pancakes,..."

Sarah G

"I liked it, but I don't really see what the huge deal is. The food is pretty good, and people are nice, but it was a bit disappointing after hearing..."

EV Dave

"The waiter/waitresses were extremely friendly. While even baked a batch of ooey-gooey complimentary chocolate chip cookies! Food was on the oily side..."

Chibiliu

"The burgers here are prime time and one of the tops in Vancouver.Service here is good and on the..."

Brand

"We went there for brunch at around 2pm on a Sunday, and it was so packed by the time we got there. Nonetheless, the service is friendly, and what I..."

Amy So

"Very delicious breakfasts! But don't make the mistake I did by coming at 11 on a Saturday be prepared to wait in line! Was worth it after..."

RP

"I thought it was so good I went two days in a row! Pulled pork pancakes were good... Watch out chicken and waffles this new crazy breakfast sensation..."

Jillian

"Super trucker is the way to go. Crisp pork belly, those famous pulled pork pancakes, tender home fries with eggs+toast. Huge meal that I couldn't..."

Rachel

"Meh. Came here a while back for lunch with my boyfriend, and was uuuuunimpressed. Server was so adorable, and created a great first impression...."

Puj

"Great food! Super busy but the safe where great! Only complaints is the location is super far away so it was a treck to get there.... Also use the..."

Amybean

"Good Food & Service. We've probably arrived at the busiest time for lunch. At 12:15, there was a line-up outside the Restaurant. Since we're only 2,..."

Lraep

"Pretty tasty!. My boyfriend and I went into the busy diner for dinner and were both satisfied with our meals! He had the pulled pork sandwich and I..."

Timone

"The food looked good on DDD (Guy Fieri knows how to pick 'em). Was even better in real life. Confit pork belly, pulled pork pancakes. All..."

Drew Sutherland

"I went for lunch at 2:00 on a weekday and it was busy but we sat down right away. The waitresses were fast and friendly, we ordered right away and..."

Peter Cook

"If you like Diner-style Food, Atmosphere, Good Service & Value, then try The Red Wagon!. My husband & I loved the unique Pulled Pork Pancakes and..."

Elizabeth99

"Good on the weekends but.... I've had breakfast there during the weekends and the food was great. Went once during the week and it was so-so. The..."

Likestoeat

Roundel Cafe

83/100 (1940 ratings)

"One of my favourite breakfast places. I have been several times when I have visited over the last couple of years, and this was the first place I..."

Gini Gossifidou

"Just tried their bacon, Brie cheese, and apple benny! It was DELICIOUS! Affordable prices for free-range eggs and locally sourced ingredients. The..."

Bailey Seymone Wong

"Fantastic little mom and pop place! Went here often when I lived in the area, amazing breakfasts. Only thing is not a tonne of seating capacity so..."

Katie Leigh Melen

"The best. For a million reasons. You won't be disappointed, trust..."

Nicholas Smyth

"Good for brunch friendly staff food alright. Good for lunch and a..."

Steven Wu

"Great food and friendly service. Food was fresh and coffee was awesome. Thanks..."

Michelle Brenn

"Love this place. So cute and friendly. Awesome breakfast food and nonstop coffee :) love..."

Chelsea Nicole

"Sergio is an ultimate champion, he's so accommodating , warm and friendly .The food is always spectacular! I am a return customer and I will continue..."

Sarah Moon

"One of my favourite eating spots in the city. Delicious, fresh food and warm service. Great clientele. Perfectly poached..."

Odessa Cadré

"Roundel Cafe was the first business in this area to offer wholesome eats in a diner setting. Today, meals are formed by using the most local..."

Roanna Zee

"Great beer & food! Really filling and..."

J Mary Mark

"Great food and they serve JJ Bean. Will definitely go..."

Ryan Witmeyer

"This cafe was recommended to my by a friend as a great spot for breakfast and after my visit today, I would have to concur.It is a unique,..."

Dani Bee

"Love this place for lunch - they have a delicious veggie burger for a decent price. I also often get there shakes - root beer is the best. They are..."

Ribs

"The breakfast here was great. I didn't have to wait for a table on Saturday luckily. The restaurant was very busy though. Lineup at the entrance of..."

Kit Yee Y.

"Had their three free ranged egg tomato, Brie and green onion egg omelette, with roasted sweet and regular potatoes, salad and buttered toast with..."

Iven Tse

"Always top notch bennys here. Had the ham benny. Perfectly cooked free range eggs and a tasty hollandaise tops it off. It gets busy here but the food..."

Bennys N Caesars

"Came in for brunch over the weekend, it's a small place and quite busy. They had a pretty limited staff, but they seemed to do the best they could..."

Haroprease

"So good! The Cobb burger blew my mind, the service today was very awesome and we had fun! I can't believe I haven't been there before but I will be..."

Carter Hack

"Great atmosphere , friendly servers and good food..."

Banoo.douglas

"Satisfying benny's. This is a neighbourhood gem :) for those that would rather not wait at red wagon or yolk's, this would be a happy alternative for..."

Pork_ninjas

"A little heaven on Hastings. Loved this place, the staff, the service. Had a late dinner, weekday, no wait - really great food and cool ambience...."

Lindt

"Just fair.. A bit wait, busy day today. Foods came..."

EatLover

"Milkshake regular!!. I could've sworn I written a review for this place considering how often i go!Staff is great and the food came FAST...."

Eva H

"Top notch!. I ordered the special of the day a couple weeks ago which was carrot cinnamon pancakes with walnuts, figs and cream cheese frosting. I..."

Sandra

"The best breakfast in Vancouver. This restaurant is by far the best breakfast, brunch place in the city! Weve had had many amazing meals here and the..."

Laurel Giasson

"Great place for brunch. Popular spot in the neighborhood. Friend staff. We arrived on a busy Sat morning but stand kept cool and addressed to people..."

AnitaKl

"Outstanding food, amazing music and great service. Third time here and absolutely love it. Food is so great every time. The sweet special for the day..."

Cheers2goodfood

"Good for. Good service. Relaxed atmosphere.We went at 5pm on a Thursday. The place started filling up pretty quick.Had the chicken burrito..."

Cw

"Delicious!. My boyfriend and I have become weekend regulars at the Roundel Cafe. Always consistent, yummy breakfasts--neither of us are fond of super..."

Brittney Jasmin

"Organic food which is always excellent start, but not quite as delicious as we were hoping. It's honest, ethical food at a fair price..."

Jase And Heth

"Slower food neighbourhood spot, with energetic fast service!. We come here around three times a month and it is always a pleasure. It sure is NOT a..."

YumVegGrub

"I adore this Cafe.. Roundel is currently my very favourite cafe in Vancouver. Particularly for breakfast. The food is totally home-made and full of..."

Maxwell Grayson

"Kinda cute. Went for lunch and it was decent diner food. The guy working there was hilarious and charming. They had my favourite beer: "Back hand of..."

Lindsay

"They are nice guys.. They keep prices very low but after five visits, I can't get by the fact that ultimately the food is just so bland. Each time I..."

Redflavour

"The food is fantastic but the service is hit and..."

Megan Milton

"Simple and Satisfying. This is our favorite Hastings area spot for breakfast or..."

Dancedance

"Great eggs Benny! Felt really good after eating instead of other breakfast joints that are to..."

Derek Priestley

"Excellent menu, very vegetarian friendly. Service was great. Healthy and delicious. It's also mostly local..."

Tim W.

Emelle's Westside Kitchen

Argo Cafe

"The waitress Queen Linda was super helpful! she found us a real hotel and good food and coffee. Us Americans got lost and she helped..."

Danielle Levis

"Not many of these Mom and pops Diners Left. This is a must for lunch. Food is..."

Todd Moore

"A no frills diner with great food and nice..."

Rory Dryden

"What an adorable ,unassuming , little neighbourhood gem. Happy we need up going on a day it was open in the evening . Had the sweet potato Pierogies..."

Heather Angel

"Great food, Better prices, Awesome atmosphere. I'd go there everyday if I worked in the area, unfortunately I..."

Phil Guthrie

"Exceptional good value! The staff is most..."

Bennie H. Mah

"Great food. Reasonable priced. Great service. They have it..."

Victor C Bresolin

"Love The Argo. Kids do too. Yummy..."

Bruce McIver

"You get way more then you..."

Angela Duhamel

"Sometimes I ride across town just to eat lunch here...in the rain or..."

Craig McKimm

"This is a small but quite popular diner/cafe located in Olympic Village, right by 2nd Avenue. The atmosphere is very casual, and they don't have..."

Willow Yang

"Where are the menus? Plastered all over the walls...so don’t ask for one. :-) Remember to look at the specials. So many delicious options. Today we..."

Y2eats

"I’m so ashamed..lived here most of my existence and I finally tried out this place for dinner. I pass by here a gazillion times as it’s part of..."

Pork_ninjas

"Love going to Cafe Argo. The food is so well done without the need for gimmicks or snobbery. Will be back there soon for that Spanish..."

Daniel Nanstien

"When you walk in the door of the Argo café, you will feel like you were walking into a 1940s era diner. Booths with tables covered in arborite and..."

Stacey

"Argo Café has been hiding on Ontario street until we started discovering the neighbourhood, thanks to the Olympics.A cash only diner owned and ran..."

Somerville Kitchen

"A hidden gem! My dinner started with lobster dumplings and deep fried pickles - amazing! Next dishes duck confit and BBQ pork tenderloin. Moist..."

NomNomYVR

"Argo Cafe was featured in the Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here. The outside looks pretty run down and the inside is similar but it’s a busy..."

Constant Cravings

"Precious little for vegetarians here,..."

Grizzlewhisker

"Good Food at Great Price. Ate there today after seeing them featured on 'You've Tot To Eat Here'. Diner is small and divey looking but brings you..."

NJB

"2 words, cheap and delicious. We had the omelets, both were great. Very smllMenu. This place is cash..."

Gotta Eat

"Shockingly good. Nobody tell them or anybody else that the food is fantastic and could be priced much higher, LOVE this secret legend. Tell no one..."

Skookumcycles

"I'm Sold.. Wanted to go here for a long time , as I work in the area. Friendly service. Huge cup of coffee and it was damn good. I got a Spanish..."

Roger Eatbert

"A real jem. Food is great, not your topical diner fare. The specials board is inspired and choosing one item is not an easy task. Not one person in..."

Nico

"Four-star food, two-star price.. The place looks sketchy on the outside, and it looks like it's transplanted from the forties, but the food..."

Saeryn Correll

"Not a café - A DINER. A Teamster recommended this place (and that says alot!). Above average diner food from a charming, but dilapidated hole in the..."

Photogirl

"Best kept secret. The word is out. This diner is the best palce for a $10 buck lunch. Every order includes a choice of two home made soups. Bring..."

JP

" I was worried that if too many people knew about this amazing restaurant it would get too popular and I’d never be able to get a table, and the..."

Alexandra

"I made a special request for a Salmon Burger with tartar sauce and it was cooked magnificently! The salmon tasted delicious and was cooked perfectly;..."

Jessica Lo

"UPDATE (March 2022): Argo Cafe has renovated and it is better than ever! The food remains some of the best in town, but the inside is now elevated..."

Michael Wilkinson

"Amazing! Have been wanting to try this place for years and it did not disappoint. Ordered the burger after reading reviews and it really was a..."

Melanie Y

"My husband and I recently tried Argo Cafe after a friend recommended it. It did not disappoint! Each meal comes with a soup to start (very..."

Shira Dahlin

"Argo is a great little hole in the wall in an area that is quite over saturated with chain restaurants. An office crowd comes around lunch time so..."

Sartaj Singh

"Argo always delivers with high quality ingredients and creative dishes. It's got casual diner vibes but you can get fancy and delicious dishes like..."

Grace Fong

"This cafe offers a wide variety of dishes and our sirloin steak was a very tasty example..there is a spacious patio area, the service is super..."

Michael Moriarity

"It's a hole in the wall with enjoyable food and better than Lucy's East side Diner. Too bad it is not 24 hours. The floor has been redone as well as..."

Siu Hong Lum

"Its been ages since i have been back to the Argo. I forgot how amazing the Argo Burger is. Argo does not do quantity over quality. They have..."

Morry Gaerber

Templeton Restaurant

82/100 (3601 ratings)

"Simple and tasty food. This place is great for vegetarian and vegan people. The decor is also very nice. Bit slow service but staffs is very..."

Darren Huston

"I didn't expect much from Templeton because of its location, in the middle of a party street! But I was pleasantly surprised by their burgers. The..."

Ravinder

"Simple, clean food, great vegetarian and vegan options. A small place but it fits the personality of the restaurant. Near the end of Granville Street..."

Jen

"Had my heart set on trying this place on my first night in Vancouver. After my flight was delayed, I didn't arrive until 30 minutes to close but they..."

Quince And Cheese

"This is a small, but popular diner located on Granville, not far from Davie Street. They serve a menu consisting of the usual comfort food that you'd..."

Willow Yang

"One thing I love about Americana is the whole diner aesthetic. The puffy bench chairs, jukebox, old posters of soda for 15c, all that crap, I love..."

Lily Ouk Eat Food

"A true Hidden Gem in the heart of downtown Vancouver. This is a classic 50s style café, complete with the jute box at each booth...."

Paresh Gupta

"So this is the restaurant we went to on our first date, 2012. We come here about every 6 mos. always good food & good service. I took a pic of the..."

Joanna Butler

"The Templeton is an old fashion diner located on Granville Street.The food is pretty solid. Good comfort food!The one thing that..."

B & E

"As always, the food was above and beyond !! I've gotten fond of their mac N cheese(: && their floats are unique! However new waitress complained..."

Skyemonsterenergy

"This place was recommended to me for a future trip to Vancouver. I'm here on a business trip and The Templeton is a comfortable walk from the hotel. ..."

Glen

"Greasy spoon diner that has good service and retro charm. I had the farmers breakfast which was arguably my favourite breakfast dish of all the..."

Megan Jaye

"It isn't trying to be anything it isn't. If that makes sense? Simple diner food. Good prices. Had the BLT and my wife had the burger. Our kids ate..."

Steve Burrell

"Excellent service, great menu, large portions, the ambiance of a cozy diner, and reasonable prices. These are all the hallmarks of this great..."

Kabir

"I brought my teenage daughter here after a Women's World Cup match for a late dinner. It took a little while to get service, but the service was..."

Pdx Andy

" We had the big ass breakfast here. Good pricing, great service. Food came in a larger than expected portion. Bluberry banana pancakes were amazing...."

Tanzila

"Met my friend for a drink after work here, and it turned out to be a funky little place. Retro diner style, with cool decor and a long bar. Classic..."

Syd

"Would definitely go back.. A friend recommended for me to try out The Templeton, and I was very pleased. Retro diner atmosphere with hearty food..."

Rmichel

"The best!!. Idk why the reviews below mine are so horrible, but honestly im happy to hear some people dont like it... cause theres always a line out..."

Veghead

"Great experience. Stopped in after a show last night for a drink and a poutine. Our server was super friendly and awesome, and the food was..."

Mountainveggie

"Great burgers. I ate a great chicken burger here. There are a zillion restaurants downtown but few that serve a good burger with style. This is one..."

Erik

"Brunch done right. Came in for brunch and got the truckers breakfast. It came with three eggs, sausage (or bacon I got sausage), potatoes and toast...."

Chris

"Awesome Diner. Mushroom Burger was pretty good, vegetarian melt is awesome. I've been here a couple times and the food and service seems to be pretty..."

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"Small, crowded, noisy and absolutely fantastic!!! Not much to look at from the outside, but excellent food, wonderful staff and retro ambience. Don't..."

Gary Roberts

"Hadn't been here in a while and thought I'd try again. Didn't know I was about to have one of the best BLTs of my life, along with the tastiest soup..."

Chica227

"Nice.. All at our table had a very good meal. Especially liked the soup I had. Decent prices..."

LL

"Great for dates. I've had so many dates at this place, heh. Well, the service is good, the food is pretty damn decent, and they serve new fries now..."

Gil Romdy

"Excellent "greasy spoon" restaurant. Food breakfast was delicious and service was..."

Turd Ferguson

"Definitely going back. Quick service, but would benefit from a bit more politeness and personality. Fantastic burgers, and amazing tasting poutine...."

Suzanne Copsey

"Quick, Fun Diner. First: it was shocking [after being transported back about 60 years inside the Templeton] to emerge onto Granville Street, 2012!..."

Pretend Chef

"Amazing experience! Excelle.... Amazing experience!Excellent food at great prices. Danielle was fantastic; she makes super..."

Joe Dunford

"Great food, speedy & friendly service. A nice small diner. Never a long wait for a table, but tables seem to always be full. Lots of great options..."

Christy D

"Excellent. This classic establishment is the best find. On a Monday night, there was one chef in the kitchen, and one waitress in front who..."

Jordan May

"Mmmm. Been to the Templeton a few times now. Love the food, atmosphere, and great..."

Sarah

"Super. What a super find by accident today. Have just read the reviews and I must say I am so glad we found this place. An excellent diner. Great..."

Joe

"Love the Templeton, maybe not the patrons. We usually go to the Templeton for dinner. The Templeton is a great spot with good food, cheerful,..."

Jennifer Chatelaine

"Food, staff. This little restaraunt on Granville St. has some of the best food in the city. My favorite is the farmer's breakfast and then the..."

Martin

"My favourite downtown brunch spot!. I have been going to the Templeton for almost 5 years and their service, fun atmosphere and good food (especially..."

Sheesa

"Gruff service and pretty average food, but lots of decent vegetarian..."

The Transformer

"Outstanding!. This place is retro. Small narrow place is a throwback to diners in the good old days. It was packed at 11am (too late for breakfast,..."

Dadobuns

"This is one of those trendy, kinda' rundown retro places. Show up for a weekend brunch and you can expect a lineup. If, however, you make it known..."

Mark Conlin

"Great Little Diner - A True Icon. This is one of my favorite diners in Vancouver. It is a small place. It can get pretty full.I..."

MarkSF

"Portobello Burger. They have a good portobello burger - it comes with a huge melted chunk of cheese (read: like the reuben at the Naam). I might..."

Veggieburger

"Mac & Cheese. Don't get the mac & cheese. It tasted like just macaroni & oil. The only thing giving it any flavor was the tomato/onion salsa on..."

Sam

"Best Breakfast on Granville St.. We had breakfast last Sat and it was FABulous!!! It's always packed on weekend mornings, but we finally found a spot..."

Susanna Brousseau

"Great diner without the traditional bland fried fatty food. I had the BBB burger with blue cheese and a salad. Great bun great flavour. Salad was..."

Jon

"Just right. This place gave us what we wanted from it. Good burgers, good drinks, friendly casual service. We really enjoyed..."

Bbqdude

"Old Style Diner gone Punk. The Templeton is a great place to go for a good meal when downtown. It's often challenging to find good food when you're..."

Teresa McCarthy

"Milkshakes and Vegetarian Chili fries!. Great atmosphere and food. Love the milkshakes and chili fries. Can eat there with my veggie and vegan..."

Jennie

"Loved it- went back 4 days later! Tofu scramble was so flavorful. These folks seem to use good ingredients and are attentive to vegans! Quick service..."

Crickt

"Fab diner. Really cool place and great food. Fantastic Fish and Chips and one of the best poutine's this side of Montreal. I take it back, better..."

Bagel Boy

"Small place tucked away amongst what was once skid row, and still is seedy. Good food. Small so expect to wait for a booth on weekends. Countertop..."

Toddo

"Solid breakfast! Waitress seems like she could bite your head off if you catch her on an off day but be nice and chipper on a good..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"It was the day of Christmas Eve. I suppose that for many, the day of Christmas Eve itself is exciting, but for me, it’s usually a bore: my extended..."

Ohnaturelle

"Forget the deep fried Mars bar because the Wunderbar blows it out of the water! Man oh man this is good! It's got the peanuts, melted chocolate,..."

Two Hungry Piglets

"Overall the food was good, service was friendly but of course it was the atmosphere that sealed the deal. I was too full to order dessert but next..."

Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos

"So many vegan and vegetarian options! You can sub any of the meat on the breakfast menu for veggie bacon. Vegan gravy on the poutine, vegetarian..."

2 TwentySomethings

"The service is always amazing, despite the fact that they are always busy, and they have a creative vegetarian food selection that's not just veggie..."

Cara

"The poutine, which most of us ordered, comes with aged white cheddar, topped with vegan mushroom..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"The Templeton is a diner that is both tiny and popular. I would imagine that this might cause some problems on Saturday..."

Vancouver Bites

"Audrey and I have not spend quality time together for the entire fall semester last year. We finally met up 3 days before she left for her vacation..."

Swiss Tiara

"The place was packed when we arrived – the small restaurant was packed with not a booth or a stool at the diner bar to spare! We made small talk..."

Egirlwonder

"I've been to The Templeton a few times over the past few years. It was the restaurant where I had my very first (second and third) deep fried mars..."

MePlusFood

"Lately, it feels as though we've been on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives ! We recently tried a couple decent diners : The Red Wagon diner..."

Eating In Vancouver

"A fine home-style diner with great food. This is such a fun spot. Clean and beautifully restored. I stopped by for breakfast. Great service to go..."

David Greer

"This spot is Awesome!!! It’s a cute small cafe with home style cooking. It has the cutest decor and the staff is amazing. We tried other breakfast..."

Demetria Hargrove

"It’s worth the wait. A throwback to a 1950s diner the Templeton is a great spot for a bite to eat. It’s got a wonderful menu and prices are super..."

Richard Dias

"I did not appreciate the quality of the pancakes enough the first time I came here. They're not world-class but definitely better than most in town...."

Glen Lodewyckx

"Food was great and the original 50's style was a great step back in time. Staff were really nice and prices reasonable for good quality food. I will..."

Sara McKinlay

"Had breakfast here last week and it was delicious! While In vacation last week I was searching for a place that offered your usual bacon and eggs/..."

David

"Stopped in on a rainy day. The restaurant is super small, and there could be a wait but the service and taste make up for it. We had bloody Mary’s..."

John Q

"What a great old-school diner! The decor has been preserved since the 1950s and definitely adds to the dining experience. I ordered a Mac & Cheese..."

Gwen Yeung

Ovaltine Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Save On Meats

80/100 (1981 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I dined here on Easter Sunday. Not only is their food delicious (I recommend their burgers and milkshakes), Save on Meats serve the folks in need..."

Rebecca Johnston

"I came to Vancouver in passing and had one of the best burgers of my life. If you are in town I would highly recommend stopping..."

Graham William

"I've recently moved to gastown and this is my go to place... even if I'm just goin for coffee!!! Great vibe and awesome staff!!..."

Chris Larocque

"Had an amazing meal with family here recently - food was amazing, staff was friendly and knowledgable. They have a Donate a Meal program that is..."

Jess Kirkland

"Came here for the first time today for brunch. The chicken and waffles were delicious!! It looks sketchy from the outside but don’t worry, it’s a..."

Reagan Sun

"I must say that I love my experiences here both for a sit down meal and from the butchers side! Good quality wholesome food is guaranteed and the..."

Maggie O Sullivan

"Love the old diner appeal and the jamming old school R&B. Unassuming charm and they offer gluten free bun for their excellent..."

Michelle Lea

"Probably the best breakfast I had in my life � home made bacon and ham was just outstanding. Definitely coming back before heading back..."

Vlada Madle

"The Italian beef sandwich for lunch is to die for. My wife loved the meatball..."

Roger Byrd

"Recently went to the newly reopened butcher shop side. They only do organic meet and at a very reasonable price. Lots of unusual cuts to select from...."

Cola War Vet

"Wonderful place! Just ate there today and I really appreciate what they’re doing for the community. I found out that they hand out tokens to..."

Tiffanie Lam

"Old school Diner that has a build your own burger menu. Friendly staff and great food that fills you up. They also have various outreach incentives..."

Daniel Huebert

"Great place , good atmosphere in a retro building very funky . This place is temporary closed for general public but now only open for..."

Louise Boilevin

"This place is a MUST if you're seeking a hearty Vancouver breakfast or lunch at the right price without sacrificing flavour! I had their breakfast..."

M Gabriel Santos

"A delicious spot dedicated to helping those in need. They give out sandwiches to the homeless. Anything additional (cookbooks, socks, etc) goes to a..."

Sarah Tano

"Looks really shady but this is one of those places where you are in for a surprise. The staff is real nice. The menu is diner style and the food is..."

Sounak Ranjan Das

"One of my favourites in Van! They have great comfort foods, a chill attitude and support the local community. I love in Sydney now and when I came..."

Jen Djuracic

"This place is one of Vancouver's hidden gems. I love the food, the atmosphere and the staff are super cool. Peices are great especially when you..."

James Gill

"Great diner spot nestled in a precarious place in Downtown Vancouver. The atmosphere is what a diner should feel like. And the food is exactly what..."

Jeremy Kwan

Rumpus Room

80/100 (1063 ratings)

Mary's On Davie

80/100 (1411 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My opinion may be biased because I work there, but I fell in love with the place before we even opened. I wasn’t working the first day of open, but..."

Jesse McMaster

"Excellent addition to the West End! Food is delicious and the patio is..."

John Horodyski

"Absolutely incredible!!! So happy your back and thank you for creating such an amazing space for our community!..."

Jason Bradstock

"Awesome food, excellent service..."

Chad Conley

"Got a chance to pop into the new Mary's on Davie last night for one of their Boozy Milkshakes and holy crap is this place amazing! What a revamp!!!!..."

John Heil

"I had a terrific lunch there today (my second time there since they opened). Today I had the chicken and waffles, and it was delicious! My friend had..."

Neil Walter Fowler

"Welcome back, Mary! You look..."

Sarah Nixey

"Amazing spot for drinks or..."

Shaun Leigh

"Yaaaasss honeys! So beautiful inside and the MILKSHAKES ARE BACK!!! Werk it..."

Alma B Itches

"So nice to see the old Queen with her new..."

Jeffrey Stonehouse

"Mary is..."

Paul Nixey

"Welcome..."

Jay Villeneuve

"Welcome..."

Scott Blythe

Sophie's Cosmic Cafe

80/100 (3411 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"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

80/100 (3629 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"這家位於溫哥華Broadway和Nanaimo街角的餐廳Bon's Off Broadway被網友列入溫哥華死前必吃清單內【101 things to eat and drink..."

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..."

Pork_ninjas

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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..."

Michael Linus

The Diner

"This is a simple, homey shop located near Kits, just a short distance away from UBC. They have a fairly large menu consisting of British comfort..."

Willow Yang

"I visited the Diner practically every week when I was a student. The atmosphere is friendly, the food is rich and tasty, and the quantity is well..."

Harini Prasad

"Had the breakfast there today and it was brilliant really like back home in Ireland ask for the black pudding with it The lady serving..."

Glenn Wallace

"A British tradition is to have a roast beef with Yorkshire pudding on Sunday. Since we don't have carveries here The Diner is your destination for a..."

Edwin

"Love this place. Like having dinner at your favorite grandmothers house. Never a disappointment, a classic diner. If you never got a chance to eat at..."

Skookumcycles

"How can you not love this old English diner and lovely owner? Be prepared to polish off your..."

Dean Kuusela

"The charming elderly people that run this restaurant have got the classic British humour down pat… dry, sarcastic wit with a healthy dose of..."

Penny And Rusty

Deacon's Corner

78/100 (1110 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a casual diner specializing in American comfort food. They have two locations, one in Kits and one in Gastown. I've visited their Kits..."

Willow Yang

"I have been here several times as it’s pretty close to where I work. I have tried their veggie burger, chicken burger and veggie scrambled eggs..."

Rohit Korgaonkar

"Deacon's Corner has the perfect balance of old school diner meets contemporary cool foodie hangout. Do not let my photographs fool you. There were..."

Suzie Ridler

"Solid greasy spoon with a focus on Southern favourites. Think biscuits & gravy, grits, fried chicken but they also offer classics like bennies and..."

Naoki_art

"Always get their fried chicken anything. Hashbrowns are superb too, very crispy! Gravy is yum, coffee is good. Staff is always friendly...."

Yana Kim

"Drive by this place everyday and I've had it recommended by multiple people. I finally tried it yesterday and had the chicken and biscuits with..."

Jeff Narayan

"For me, this is one of the original diners that started re-vamping the neighborhood. I started eating here before social media comments came to be...."

El Camino

"After being declined breakfast 10 minutes to the 2pm cutoff at the “Urban Fare”, we were searching for an all day breakfast joint downtown. I..."

Maggi Mei

"One-liner: Decent diner with great fried chicken making for a hearty mealHighlight: Southern Fried ChickenRecommended for: Diner..."

Nosh And Nibble

"I’d never heard of Deacon’s Corner, but went in for lunch with some work mates one day. I had an awesome sandwich that had bacon, avocado and..."

Leigh T

"A solid breakfast place!. A nice diner feel joint with a good menu selection. The staff are friendly and the food is tasty. My wife ordered the..."

Fat Boy Eats

"Love this place so much! I'm telling you, you have to try the fried chicken and the Mac and cheese! So good I can't get enough of it! Deacons i love..."

Finewinedine

"Great Diner. As with all my reviews, I simply boil it down to whether I would come back or not. In the case of Deacon's Corner? I would..."

Port Moody Eater

"Great Lunch Fun Diner!!. I tried Deacon's Corner today for the first time and was very pleased with the friendly, prompt service, food choices and..."

Kathy

"Standard. Best breakfast spot in Gastown. Friendly staff, big portions, proper breakfast fare -- grits, baked beans, waffles, etc. The coffee,..."

Okibi

"Hangover Food. I like to come here with a brutal hangover, stuff my face full of greasy, delicious food and then go pass out again with a food coma...."

Loveyumfood

"Worth it. Everytime I am at Deacons I can hear my soul screaming ..Thank you . It is amazing to see how tirelessly their chefs in the kitchen cope..."

Irwin

"Well oiled machine. They don't waste time here. The food is pretty simple and well priced. We came for breakfast. I had the mushroom swiss scramble..."

MTLinVAN

"Standard breakfast food in a great atmosphere! Not the best food, but unique location and great atmosphere push this place into my..."

DQ

"Great food in a surprising place. Hesitated first to open the door but to my surprise the place was bustling with a very hipster looking crowd so had..."

Robert

"I live in Squamish, but every time I go to the City, I make a point of going to Deacon's corner. best breakfast in vancouver. I love the home fries...."

Thomas

"Great Food, Great Value. Attentive staff, clean inside. Food can take a while to come out when it's busy. I've waited 20 minutes at the most, but..."

Josie Alane

"Best beakfast in the city!. I went and tried the sunshine diner, needless to say im sorry tyson i will never ever do that again. Deacons is the best..."

JoaquinD

"Great, Simple, No Bulls**t Breakfest & Lunch. Just as the title says! Thumbs..."

Info

"Brunch. After a bike ride today around False Creek we headed to Deacon's Corner for the first time. What a great place for breakfast/brunch! Great..."

Jeff Ciecko

"I've only had breakfast here so far and every time ive been the food has been great! Friendly and fast service too! It can get busy so be prepared..."

Aubrey

"Got to get the BELCH. Tasty . And I love the hashbrowns. Not too greasy and the seasoning soooo good. Great service. Great..."

SHU BLACKJACK

"Best lil' Diner!!. This place is awesome!! Delicious breakfast, perfect for hangover sat/sun mornings.. but not too greasy and many healthy options..."

Kristen

"When you need a filling and somewhat healthy need for fried eggs, pancakes, potatoes , and toast this place hit's the spot. Good value, large..."

Sbonner

"Sausage and biscuits... amazing! home fries could use some work but still good. cheap beer and Caesars..."

Brian

"All in all, good diner food with great portion size. Price isn’t the cheapest, but it’s definitely worth coming back/checking out! (C: check out..."

OurFoodAdventure

"The chicken was well-cooked and scrumptious as was the gravy covered biscuits. I was very satisfied with the food, company, and conversation at..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"Since we were downtown and I was hungry, we went back to Deacon's Corner for some brunch. We had gone with Wendy, Gabs and Rocket a couple of weeks..."

There Is Always Room

"...The Breakfast Special included two eggs, hashbrowns, toast, and homemade sausage featuring turkey, sage and apple. The sausages were excellent –..."

Egirlwonder

"I asked a question on Twitter a couple weeks ago on everyone's favorite breakfast spot in Vancouver. A number of our followers answered Deacon's..."

MePlusFood

"The sandwich was gooey with cheese and the beans were absolutely delicious. Both breakfasts came with shredded hashbrowns that were cooked crispy all..."

CK Golf Solutions

"Deacon's Corner has been on my list since September, but I just never ended up going for so many reasons. Can't wake up early enough on the weekend..."

Kev Wu

"Deacon's Corner, a new old school diner, is aiming to bring a little bit of personality to the far edges of Gastown. They serve classic diner style..."

Noshwell

"Deacon's Corner is a diner in Gastown by Alibi Room. I had ventured here once before only to find the place way too packed and I was way too hungry..."

Deeeelish

"Everyone knows that I love adventures. If said adventure involves having lunch with a close and dear friend of mine, it's even more exciting. These..."

Raul

Nelly's Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had the honor of eating what maybe one of the best Chicken and Waffle out here in Vancouver. I always run into a couple of problems with waffles in..."

Food Adventuress

"This is a casual diner located on 4th Avenue in Kits with a menu featuring a good variety of breakfast/brunch items, as well as some lunch fare as..."

Willow Yang

"Traditional greasy spoon style diner with really good breakfast options. The hollandaise on the eggs Benedict was super buttery and delicious. I also..."

Michael

"Good solid breakfast. Helpful service. Food was very satisfactory. We will be back! ...."

DW Sturley

"I started biking to work again in the summer and remembered how much I enjoy it. It’s a decent workout while getting some fresh air and sun once..."

Drunken Noms

Lucy's Eastside Diner

78/100 (3024 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food! We had an awesome breakfast of pulled pork pancakes & a down south..."

Jean-Philippe Ranger

"I've been there 2 days in a row and it the most amazing ! Tasting food I have had in a long time . Very fast service , the staff is very friendly and..."

Bob Ardiel

"Fabulous time for a young man's 12th birthday celebration with his friends! The kids sat at the bar, ordered milkshakes and there was something on..."

Jamine Venida Hickman

"This is our new go to place in the Lower Mainland. We go about once or twice every two weeks of so. Small, but the good is terrific and very well..."

Mindi Reynolds

"Great experience! Always looking for a 24/7 diner with good service and good food and I finally found it. Would definitely visit..."

Jasmeet Sangha

"Great food, the staff are awesome and make this place a lot of fun. The waitresses made my dining experience that much more enjoyable! This place is..."

Kristine Flailer VonToker

"Great service n good food. Having entire menu being options is amazing. Winner WinnerChicken Dinner for Breakfast was..."

Robert Eliason

"Cozy quaint place with great food. Missed the shakes this..."

Cindy Rendall

"Lucy's Eastside Diner is really cool. Zack is probably the friendliest waiter and he likes hockey which made the experience cool. I ordered the..."

Jacob Wischoff

"Love the staff here..especially Zach. Such a cute monster of cutenessa..heheh. And the Mac and chess eis out of thus world puts some competition..."

Stew Lochrie

"Amazing hole in the wall. Best diner in Vancouver, staff is friendly, and food is delish ;) Much love from Miami..."

Riann Zabaleta

"Everytime I go, no matter what time I always get such friendly service and amazing food. I love comfort food and this is the place for it! I love..."

Tia Sutton

"I dropped in late evening and i expected i missed the day's meatloaf. I was told i can have the last serving of the day. I thought is this a good..."

Thurston Yeo

"Everytime I go I am always impressed with the food and staff. The guy who works the midnight shift Sun-Thurs is awesome. Great milkshakes and Mac n..."

Rosa Rezansoff

"Wicked burgers, cool older place with great..."

Jay Rouanzoin

"Visiting from Australia, we tried the Poutine with onions and mushrooms. Really good and my boozy shake was excellent. Great value, great food and..."

Julie Barlow

"Always love Lucy’s- Great good even greater..."

Danea Avey

"Staff was friendly and the atmosphere is warm and nostalgic. I had the delicious and filling "grant marshal" burger and one of the best chocolate..."

Matthew Helset

"Awesome restaurant, love the milkshakes. Will be back..."

Claire van Roggen

"Best comfort food. Ever. You have to try the Crack n Cheese and tomato soup and grilled cheese. Or the cookies. Ermagerd Oatmeal Chocolate Chip...."

Ashley Marie

"An East Van staple. Open 24 hours and their food is comforting and cheap and delicious. The milkshakes are kind of the best. And the service is..."

Jen

"This place was featured on John Catucci's You Gotta Eat Here(Food Network) it's located on Main Street and 11th Avenue this little diner is a..."

Fart's Pfotografy

"The latter is a casual, 24-hour joint located on Main Street, not far from Broadway that serves up a menu of casual diner breakfast, lunch, and..."

Willow Yang

"Quite a laid back diner . I don't think they even care you are sitting around . Extremely filling for the price . The milkshake portions are huge !..."

Cai

"I remember hearing about Lucy’s East Side Diner on one of those infinitely repeated “Top 10 breakfast” lists from Vancity Buzz and was..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"Love love love Lucy's Diner. Its open 24/7 which is great for drunken late nights. Their breakfast is where its at. The decor inside is cute....."

Review Queen

"First of, 24/7. That's a big plus in my books. Secondly, all day breakfast. It's small and cramped, normally fairly busy, but that's..."

Cory Wiebe

"Good food, diner itself was very cramped and slightly dirty. Although still a total retro diner, the milkshakes were old-fashioned and thick. Despite..."

Lex

"These were the best pulled pork pancakes I have had and for the amount of food you get I thought it was good value. The pancakes were light and..."

Food Queen

"This 24 hour eastside diner gives me the nostagia feeling of taken back into a 60’s theme diner with hightops, milkshakes and burgers. As most..."

Pork_ninjas

"Lucy’s Eastside Diner on Main Street is where I pop by for breakfast, or when everything is closed late at night, for dessert. Affordable comfort..."

Lammie Loves

"One-liner: Good diner with good chicken that’s available anytime you want itHighlight: Fried Chicken DinerRecommended for: Late night..."

Nosh And Nibble

"Seriously my favorite place to come for after a night of binge drinking, a long shift, a long day etc. So basically any time late at night is a great..."

The Compulsive Eater

"Excellent Mac & Cheese, seriously excellent. It's a classic dinner complete with vinyl seats and milkshakes. A little in the $$ side but a really..."

Chelsea Quinn

"I love the interior of the diner, it really brings you back to a different time. Their milkshakes had a very nice consistency, thick but not so much..."

DineVancity

"Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, vintage vibe with 50's decor. No wider than a trailer, the kitchen crew rustle up tantalising plates of..."

Carolyn Campbell

"Fun diner food in a classic diner setting. Leather booths, bar stool counter seating and a small sidewalk patio. Lots of the usual diner classics,..."

Michael

"Missed it the first time driving past, had to circle the block and come back around. Friendly staff, tasty fresh diner fare at a decent price...."

Dez

"It’s so convenient that Lucy’s is open 24 hours a day. If you’re one of those breakfast for dinner type of people, then Lucy’s is the place..."

Murielle

"I dont know why this place is not rated higher. For being open 24h and the price, Lucy's is amazing. Nothing gourmet but a solid spot for some..."

Alexitamei

"Good Benny's. Solid place any time of..."

Alex

"A bit nicer than a dive diner. Lucy's is in the heart of hipsterland on Main Street's coffee shop sector, and it's got the retro-cred decor that's de..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"This place is a gem. Quick service, delicious food. The waitresses and waiters are nice and funny. They have the best Mac'n'Cheese in town. Great for..."

Oohlie

"Visiting from UK. On holiday in Vancouver. We were going to the Vancouver Canadian's baseball game on 31.7 and wanted somewhere quick to eat..."

Jo Forrest

"Better than Denny's. I live near Lucy's and like it. It's a fun place, and can be packed at 3PM or 3AM. The Angry Birds dinner is pretty..."

Buster Highmann

"Don't expect this place to be a 3 star Michelin restaurant but this place is 24 hours. This place does get busy sometimes so you might have to wait a..."

Chouie

"Food is mediocre at best, but serious is (usually) okay. Lucy's is a go-to hang out spot for my friends and I, but I think it's just for their..."

Jasmine Khin Thoo

"Go for the atmosphere. This is an excellent place to meet random people during a late night. The atmosphere is awesome and the retro look is..."

Anna

"Friggin' Awesome. We were all perplexed. We needed dinner, and one of us said "I wish there were more Diners with just plain ol' Diner food and Diner..."

Shelby Tony

"Milkshakes were great, onion rings are amazing, server was great..."

SGHansom

"Kick butt!. You don't go to Lucy's for good food... It's great atmosphere and even better hours. When you're feeling for something to satisfy that..."

AYo

"Loves it:). People that give bad reviews to Lucy's Eastside Diners are people that don't eat a lot and don't know what good food are?? Since Lucy's..."

Food Lover

"24-hour Awesomeness. How can you not love it? Open 24 hours. Their burger combo is hella reasonably priced - ten bucks for a burger, fries, and..."

Supermuncher

"Cute diner atmosphere, basic fare. My friend and I went to Lucy's for the first time the other morning for breakfast. I was immediately taken by the..."

Christine

"Combo success. Service was great and food arrived quickly. My fries were delicious (not soggy like others have experienced), my burger was perfectly..."

Okvancouver

"Did you pay $100 for your dinner? then by all means please whine. I think people just like saying the word 'hipster', it makes them feel superior to..."

DavEy

"I had the burger with fries and milkshake combo and was satisfied. The burger was quite good and had fresh vegetables with a good bun. I really liked..."

Anonymous Eater

"They've worked out all the kinks. When they first opened, I'd have to agree with the comments about the hashbrowns being awful, and some service..."

Adin

"Fun place. Pretty good for the price. Popped in last night to check out this new diner. Cool little place (very little). Nice retro diner vibe and..."

Bagel Boy

"A-W-E-S-O-M-E!. Ok, I guess I thought Lucy's is awesome because I went in with an open mind and an excitement about being 24 hrs. I went in in the..."

Jane Doe

"Lucy’s is a place I sometimes end up at when it’s late and I’m craving comfort food or desserts because this place is open 24-hours. They..."

VancouverVegetarian

"24 hour goodness. Working late nights may mean grabbing dinner at 1:30am, though at this time of dawn your options are severely limited. Majority of..."

Maggi Mei

"Lucy's has that old school diner feel to it, from the service right down to the swinging kitchen doors. Kind of unassuming from the street, it’s..."

Vancouver's Best Burger

"Lucy’s is affordable, the decor gives off an awesome old school vibe, but the mediocre food leaves something to be desired. However, if you’re..."

Lacheeeks

"The milkshakes were sooooo luxurious and freshly made. You also get to mix two flavors!! The meatloaf was fantastic and the servers were so nice..."

E

"First impressions beautiful place good music all chairs a real dinner got sit rate away water on the table menu Coffee is good food was tasty I..."

MIke Hill

"Came in famished. Left satiated. I’ll come every time I’m hungry in downtown. Had the Marshall burger…2 patties, cheese, egg, bacon, chilli,..."

Scotty P

"Usually a decent little spot for greasy eats, a true dive diner. The occasional bug crawling across the wall adds to the allure. All in all, you get..."

Mack Benz

"Proper Diner with great food and service. Down a star for the washrooms. Wheelchair users can get in but very tight within and can only sit at..."

Andrew Bond

Slocan Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"We've been frequenting The Slocan a lot as a family recently, and have found it to be such a great place! Staff are incredibly friendly, they always..."

Paul Frew

"Friendly atmosphere. Fast service and quality food makes the price worth it. Would definitely recommend to..."

Tanya Tommy-Pete

"Always consistent with quality, service, and friendliness ... The price point is also friendly .... Keep up the tradition..."

Zyg Strecha

"Always great service & great food. Been going there for decades. Love..."

Les Doiron

"I love this place, great staff April, I am looking at you, fun good food and the locals make it. A great neighbourhood..."

Slevin Kelevra

"Was great service and food we had all day..."

Oliver James

"It was the bomb lunch I ever had nd good service u must go eat..."

John F Mckay

"Great music and great food. We had so much fun and will be back..."

Rada Simone Robey

"So much food!! Great service Well definitely be..."

Jo-Ann Anderson

"Great breakfast. Favourite is the bourbon French toast with fruit..."

Heather Farago

"Besides being a bit outdated and dingy looking from the outside, noticing The Slocan was always busy we thought we’d give it a go for a quick..."

Mikaela Atlanta Fent

"Above photo shows a plate of the cheesy fries and my Fat Tug IPA. They didn’t have any stouts at the time, most places don’t during summer I..."

Louisa Ng

"I pass by this restaurant every week, but finally decide to stop by and have breakfast food. Food is ok. Eggs are made perfect. Super friendly..."

Jennie Yuen

"Relaxed for late breakfast. Pretty good. Omelette (had the Okanagan) was okay. Thought it could have used more pears to even out the ratio with the..."

YumVegGrub

"Beautiful attentive friendly service, good affordable food, amazing eggs Ben, best Caesar in..."

Dottor Wally

"Family style restaurant with 5 flat screens and a big bar to watch the games. Best hand -cut french fries in..."

VEV

"I love this diner, the l just dig the wholesome food. Hey it's a diner.. Simple food.. Clubhouse.. Real turkey! Bam! Thick cut fries, breakfast all..."

Shelly Morrow

"I liked this place as soon as I stepped in. Kind of a retro-70's diner look, but new and very clean. Plus we had what might have been the best, most..."

EV Dave

"For those of you who regularly follow my blog, you know that Chris & I are big fans of brunch. You may also know that we moved this summer to new..."

Egirlwonder

Dockers Family Restaurant

"I loved going to Dockers when I stayed in that neighbourhood. Breakfast is amazing and so cheap.Eggs Benedict, Eggs Flourentine and Farmers..."

Karan Dhillon

"Dockers reminds me of the diner on Seinfeld. The guy that owns it is always in the kitchen working and is very welcoming. He can tell you stories..."

Justine

"Love it. Always a warm welcome, friendly staff, good food at a decent price. It's our go to for weekend breakfast. One of the best parts of our..."

Kitschy Kat

"While not an outstanding value, the Special Sub at Dockers Family Restaurant is worth checking out if you’re craving a tasty sandwich that feels..."

The Lower Crust

"i’m totally in favor of this restaurant for..."

Swiss Tiara

"One of our main breakfast places is Dockers, which is located on Fraser and 45th Avenue. We discovered this place about 2 months after we moved to..."

Egirlwonder

Deacon's Corner Kitsilano Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice relaxed diner after walking up and down the shopping strip of Kits. My poutine was a hearty portion and the gravy wasn't overly salty - just the..."

J-doug131

"A group of co-workers and I treat each other for lunch every Thursday and this is the place I like 9/10 times.The food is really solid..."

Martin Derige

"I visited their Kits location today. The place was mostly empty when I arrived at around 1:00 pm on a Wednesday, and I was seated quickly. I ordered..."

Willow Yang

"Don't believe the ratings . Having gone to their gas town location we decided to try this one out. Really great comfort food . Loved the Southern..."

William Dsouza

"Came in here HANGRY for lunch. The service was excellent and friendly. I had their Fried Chicken Grits. The chicken was Crispy on the outside and..."

Good Food Good Mood

"We went for dinner with the four person Groupon voucher and was treated to an awesome experience with both great service and four awesome dishes. The..."

Elliott Hohenhaus

"A bright spot in our neighbourhood. We are glad that the old shack has been replaced by Deacons we have been there twice food is very good I must say..."

Rachaelmoore231

"Good food and service. All day breakfast place with an additional small lunch and dinner menu. I got a pulled pork sandwich and fries and salad which..."

Carol

"Ever since Drunken Master and I heard that a second location of Deacon’s Corner was taking over the old location of The Shack on West Broadway,..."

Drunken Noms

Wallflower Modern Diner

76/100 (2419 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Perfect place for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters. Great place for my family and I to eat so it can cater to everyone. Love this place can't..."

Allison Scow

"Here for the second time today and we fell in love :) great vegan (and omni) poutine, awesome vegan pina colada and now we're just waiting for..."

Kathie Kämper

"Family of four enjoyed our meals - meatloaf wellington; bacon cheese burger; mac n cheese (sub-not vegan cheese) with chorizo and the beef..."

Eryn Sims

"My very very very favourite eating place in the whole wide world, zero..."

Samantha Turner

"Best dinner I've had in years !! Seriously I am always dissspointed with vegan food at restaurant but this was so fantastic that I'm telling..."

Laurie Anderson

Willow Yang

"This is a really beautiful restaurant as the interior design is quite unique and definitely adds a lot of character. The service is really polite and..."

R.J

"140 characters summary: I can't wait to come back to try the rest of their menu. Must try their peanut butter syrup. . I frequent Main St. quite..."

Birry Ram

"Location : 99 B-line bus to Main street (Vancouver)Ambience: loved d wall paintings (apparently you can buy them if you like..."

Ashwani

"Mount Pleasant is a super hip and happening area and Wallflower Diner contributes well to the entire scene. Once again, I had heard about them on You..."

Erika Golem

"Only vegan restaurant I would eat at. I must say, the food and service here was great, by far the best vegan food I have ever tried. I found the..."

Henry

"The car-free day on Main Street drove us further from our intended vegan destination. I truly believe that such days actually increase oil..."

Maggi Mei

"I actually wandered in here once before, months ago, just for a drink while waiting for a ride. I had no idea I stumbled upon a GF gem until..."

Meisha O'Donnell

"A cute little place that is consistently busy. Service is friendly and quick. The breakfast poutine was delicious and quite a large portion. We tried..."

NeverSayWhen

"Great brunch bennies, and super hospitable staff. I feel this place is known for its vegetarian/vegan options (which I don't doubt are great), but..."

SoulFood

"Brunch until 4pm is great. Had the crab cake eggs benny and it was delicious. I liked that the crab cakes weren't heavy and made with quinoa-..."

Naiomi

"I came here with a vegan friend. He ordered some food, but I decided to pass on it and just drink as many $5 Caesars as I could until he finished...."

James

"Vegetarians aren't wallflowers at this hip joint. The menu has as many vegetarian and vegan options, while still offering plenty for non-vegetarians...."

Kristia Van Heerden

"Fantastic poutine, great beers, awesome service and some great, eclectic, game-themed decor. The menu is particularly vegetarian friendly, and the..."

Jian Reis

"Beermosas and tofu thai wrap for days. Easily my favourite Mount Pleasant restaurant and I go out to eat very often! Plus the staff is..."

Cassandra Marie

"Absolutely the best restaurant I have ever been to.. I go there expecting to have one main course and always end up ordering another because I just..."

Marcie Dheilly-Sturrock

"The prices were a bit on the high side, but the food was pretty good. I got the vegan hummus melt with soup. They were both quite flavorful, but they..."

Amanda Pang

"Went for brunch on a Friday, the place was pretty packed & it wasn't long before people came & went. Ordered a chicken wrap and the order was huge !!..."

BW

"No words. Such yummy food. I know they have healthier options, but hubby loves the amazing perogies, I mean really, they come with bacon. And the..."

Joanna Butler

"Good food and friendly service. Had a really good veggie burger here, served on a soft herbed bun. There are a lot of veggie and vegan options, but..."

Michael

"Not a bad restaurant at all. Service is quick and kind, but you hardly see the server much. Left right after the machine was put in our hands and had..."

Vik

"Another casual brunch place. Seems like this area has a ton of them but this one is worth the wait. Attentive service, good prices and amazing food...."

Bruce Wayne

"The Wallflower is no wallflower. The wallflower seems like an ironic title for this outspoken environment. The food was a little surprising. It was..."

Poised.aries

"Vegan magic. How do you make french toast vegan? Clearly with magic. It's hard to find good brunch places that have vegan options that consist of..."

Sophie

"The best casual vegetarian/vegan joint. I’ve been a bunch of times now: had the veggie poutine (and breakfast poutine!) and lightening fries. All..."

Syd

"Food is great here but service is a bit slow for a not very busy..."

Klara Lee

"Nice Place. Cool vibe, great food, friendly staff. Zero complaints and will definitely go..."

SMG

"One of the best vegan friendly spots. Such a cute atmosphere, alwways really busy so hard to get a good table, service is average.. but the menu is..."

Veghead

"Awesome place but the coffee is the worst on the..."

Jay

"Not bad. Really enjoy that I can come with my GF allergy friends and vegan friends and all enjoy some comfort food. Sure the food doesn't knock it..."

Andrew R.

"The Meatloaf Wellington is to die for. I saw it featured on TV on you Gotta Eat Here and thought it looked outstanding. It was better than..."

Gord

"Great options, great food. Fantastic food -- maybe the best I've had during my short stay in Vancouver!For starters, since I was in Canada,..."

Ezra

"Add some colour!!!!. The food is good but wow its not appealing on the eyes... had the duo of dips....beige, mushroom brushetta.... beige and..."

Tracy Rowand

"Great place. I come here often. The food is so good and the staff are really nice - every time. A few more beer choices would be nice, but it's not..."

Darin

"Awesome gluten free food. Bread is so soft and fresh. Gluten free icecream sandwich..."

Amee

"Celiac Friendly!. Very impressed with their gluten-free options. Most restaurants have a couple gluten free items, while this menu consisted of such..."

Kbandstra

"Good vegan breakfast. My husband and I stopped by on a trip to Vancouver. He had the BBQ veggie scramble, I had the vegan benny. Both were good - not..."

Anardana

"Great brunch!. The vegan 'eggs' bennie is sooo..."

Miche

"A fabulous place for a butcher and a vegetarian to come together and dine. Yes, this is the situation I am in! I could tell you the ways in which..."

Tastebuds

"Best veggie Shepards pie I ever had. Kudos to you guys. They carry New Grist gluten free beer as well, the..."

JP's Food Reviews.

"I took guests from Portland Oregon for an after midnight dinner(they'd just arrived in Van. after a long slow drive thru snow) and it was excellent...."

James Melcher

"Loved it!. I'm vegan, my girlfriend is not. This is one of the few places that satisfies us both. The food is great and the staff friendly. As..."

Soundsred

"Great for vegetarians & vegans. Nice appetizers, and vegan(izable) mains. The mac and cheese was a bit scary though: a bit bland and gooey with so..."

TLF

"Decent food, and the service is almost there but needs some work..."

Archaeologist

"A great place for Brunch. This is a wonderful place to go for brunch - GREAT food, paired with a cool atmosphere with wonderful service. I have eaten..."

Michelle

"Gluten free menu!. Awesome gluten free menu, unlike any i've seen so far. Usually restaurants just advise you to order your meat plain, avoid buns,..."

Linnea

"Average to Good. Went here for br/lunch with friends from out-of-town today. I ordered the vegan mac & cheese (best part of the meal was the side..."

RL

"Gluten-Free Pizzas on Tuesday. My girlfriend has a wheat-sensitivity so we were excited to see that Wallflower was offering gluten-free pizzas on..."

Christopher Porter

"Gluten-free friendly awesomeness. The breakfasts are delicious. they'll do an egg white poached egg for your benny if you have cholesterol issues..."

M_star

"This place is great. The special of the day Portobello mush and havarti spinach quessadilla suprised me with it's greatness:) nice large bathrooms..."

Melinda Vargus

"Vegan & Gluten free evironment. Well, maybe not all the affordable beer/drinks that the Wallflower serves is gluten free but there surely there are..."

Nomis Wong

"This place is great. Hone style cooking, friendly staff. The customer are the typical mainstreet hipster crowd, but otherwise, all around great..."

Bonnie

"Good food and pleasant service. We enjoyed our omelettes. Food tasted fresh and bread used for toast was eceptional on the day we went. Our 7 year..."

Teddy B

"A friend & I checked this place out for the first time for lunch the other day, and I was reasonably impressed. Good atmosphere & good service + it..."

Nile Mutebi

"First off, the reason I "Like" The Wallflower on Urbanspoon is because I'm absolutely in love with the Hummus Melt. If they didn't have that, I would..."

ADash OfChili

"Just staring at this breakfast poutine is making my mouth water all over again! It is everything I like all put into one bowl, potatoes, bacon,..."

Chichicho Chichicho

"Went here for brunch. Was a good vibe inside. Unfortunately our food didn't come out hot, which was disappointing as the flavours were tasty and..."

Vanessa Siemens

"AMAZING. Love this place, perfect for celiac, vegan and vegetarian. The portions are a bit small but the prices are really cheap! Maximum is probably..."

day

"I’m surprised to read the view previous to mine had such a bad experience. This was my 3rd time visiting this place and I’ve always had great..."

Estairia Hong

"My go to spot for brunch to then go onto happy hour. Vegan friendly and also choices of meats so good for all peoppe! And they've got the best mugs..."

Becks BT

"Loved the vibe and drinks. The mac and cheese surprised me! Didn't realize it was vegan until I started eating it and definitely didn't taste cheese..."

Claudia Pawlak

Helen's Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"awsome warm family place to eat & share with family &..."

Faith R Pye

"Older style diner, great set for films , Great food and awesome atmosphere..."

Gillian Leutzsch

"the grilled cheeeeeez is where it's..."

Suzanne Lee

"Helen’s Grill & Restaurant is a restaurant that has been in operation for many years. Although the original owner has long since retired, it..."

Evan Connolly

"For so many years I've been driving pass this corner. I didn't realize this corner diner had been in business for over 50 years. My girlfriend took..."

Vancity Food Guy

"Very enjoyable old school Vancouver greasy spoon / diner. Old jukeboxes at each table add to the ambience. Granted we were there at a slow time but..."

Mike S.

"Located on the corner of Main and King Ed, “Helen’s Grill” is easy to spot, and the only one of its kind in the area. On their building sign..."

Maggi Mei

"Classic. I have been here twice for supper in the last year. The first time I had the steak special and my 10 yr old son had a burger, he said it is..."

HillyBilly

"I Love This Place!. This is such a friendly neighborhood restaurant. Old fashioned charm and great..."

Christ93

"Classic Breakfast. Always meant to check this place out for breakfast because it looks so cool, but read mixed things about it. Finally tried it and..."

Bagel Boy

"Helen's looks to be a neighbourhood relic and it's not hard to see why. Small greasy spoon family-style restaurant, nice quiet and classic..."

Rebusaurus Eats

Grade A Steaks & Seafoods Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Diner or Dive?. Well my dining 'partner' was skeptical at first peering in. I said hey it looks good! All day breakfast my absolute favourite. The..."

No Dessert Im Full

"Makes eating out easy!!!. Breakfast (easy over eggs were perfect) was so good that we returned for dinner a few nights later for a clubhouse..."

Glhunter9

"Historic Diner on Granville. I've been eating breakfast here, with other Grade A devotee's for as long as I can remember. From the time before high..."

Peter B

Dunn's Famous

72/100 (1291 ratings)

"Delicious!!! I love the sandwich, the Montreal meat is super tasty, and cheese cake wow super yummy, definitely I recommend this place *great..."

Avem T-Sa

"Try the Dunn's poutine! You'll love it this is the best place to go for smoked meat. I just love..."

Carlos Sanchez

"Ate here last night for the first time and it was so good! Everything we had was delicious. The staff was super nice and helpful. We can't wait to go..."

Ashley Stewart LeSergent

"Dunn's poutine is the best poutine I've ever..."

Charlene Hudson Vetterl

"Smoked meat +poutine � Super fast, friendly service and cool..."

Stephanie Luck

"DELICIOUS SANDWICHES WITh Very spicy Filling ....Chilli mayum sauce was perfect in combination with Smoked meat sandwich...Very nice..."

FoodisLove

"Dunn's is a delicatessen that first opened in Montreal in 1927. They turned into a chain and now have seven locations in Quebec, one in Ontario, and..."

Erika Golem

"I think I must have walked past this place hundreds of times but I finally stopped in and I loved it. We ordered some Matzo Ball Soup, a Californian..."

Gourmet By Association

"Just stepped into a world of goodness🤓 Ordered a large "fat" meat sandwich and WOW it's beyond words the chef had a chuckle from the look on my..."

Fart's Pfotografy

"I'm the type of guy that would love to have fatty pieces of meat every now and then. Here at Dunn's, there is an option to have fatty or lean brisket..."

It's Me Chuck

"On Canada Day last year, my family and I ventured to Canada Place to participate in the festivities celebrating our great nation. One of the food..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Fabulous smoked meat sandwich. I chose the medium cut of smoked meat to get maximum flavour without it being too fatty. I chose the cut wisely...."

Stacey

"A rare trip downtown resulted in our first trip to Dunns. A nice environment with local historical photos on some tables and a wall of old kitchen..."

Andrea James

"The potato latkes had a good flavour that tasted like crispy mashed potatoes although I wish they had been a bit crispier. The sour cream on top made..."

Food Queen

"Dunn’s Famous BC Restaurant (滿地可著名的燻牛肉專門店)地址：827 Seymour St., Vancouver,..."

Sunny Wong

"Dunn’s Famous specializes in authentic Montreal smoked meat, an artisan meat product produced from beef brisket that is cured and spiced using..."

Every Day Is A Food Day

"Since the opening of Dunn’s Famous‘ first Westcoast location in downtown Vancouver four years ago, Dunn’s has been the go-to spot for anyone in..."

Vanessa Choot

"One-liner: Undeniably a great standard for smoked meat sandwiches in VancouverHighlight: The Capitol SandwichRecommended for: Sandwich and..."

Nosh And Nibble

"By Nancy October 11, 2015 British Columbia, Canada, Canadian, Deli, Fast Food, FOOD, Vancouver No Comments. Dunn’s Famous Restaurant Vancouver,..."

NOMSS

"This is the only restaurant in Vancouver that you can get real Montreal smoked meat prepared properly. Cut lean, medium, medium-fat, or fat to order...."

MrDecayzzz

"Great portions with to die for tender meats! Service is a tad slow and prices are quite high for a "sandwich with fries" kinda..."

Unepetitfoodie

"Dunn's has just reopened after a facelift and menu overhaul so I thought I would update this review but keep the old one for posterity. I..."

Alex Cameron

"Ok but didn't live up to the hype. We were visiting friends in Vancouver who where raving over the famous meats at Dunn's. To be honest we were a..."

Amanda

"Sunday Breakfast. Came close to opening so the place wasn't too busy.Service was excellent and I ordered the Smoked Meat Hash and Eggs done..."

Andy Wong

"Good smoked meat.. A friend from Montreal told me that Dunn's opened a branch here and I had to check it out with him. The place was pretty empty,..."

Saeryn Correll

"Went here today for the first time.If only I knew that it had been opened for a year already.After numerous visits to numerous deli/..."

Cw

"Great service. Great cheesecake. even better than true..."

John Smith

"I just got back from a two month work assignment in Montreal, where I fell in love with the smoked meat sandwich.This is the only place in Vancouver..."

Mark

"Finally. As close to Montreal as you can get out..."

Michael

"Good went with medium fat Reuben. Great flavor, ridiculous size and amazing..."

Rhandi Clarke

"Meaty sandwich with a side of bloating.. Undecided on what to eat, I suggested to some friends we should try Dunn's Famous since we were there..."

Ibobeats

"Closest in Vancouver to real Montreal smoked meat. Melt in your mouth delicious, as are the accompanying cole slaw and kosher-style pickle. The rye..."

Binky

"Great poutine as always....a must..."

Harz

"Had the poutine with meat sauce and smoked meat. Cheese curds also going without saying. Big portion but ate it all! So..."

Michelle De Roy-Weidema

"As an ex-Montrealer, this place is the first to satisfy all qualifications for a genuinely Montreal smoked meat sandwich-hand sliced, lean/medium/fat..."

Cliff

" But since Dunn’s is known for smoked meat, that was the way I had to go. I ordered the smoked meat sandwich combo with the soup of the day. ..."

Curmudgeon

"Fresh curds, crispy fries of unanimous appeal are paired with gravy of a sweet flavour that can polarize opinions. The poutine is of decent value and..."

The Lower Crust

"You can choose if you want your meat lean, medium, or fat. I chose medium for a nice balance in the middle and I think it was a good choice. Everyone..."

Food Queen

"True enough, the smoked meat was really tasty and had just the right amount of fat, and it went well with the Swiss. I wish there was more cheese..."

Janileu

"I’m actually not much of a deli person – now before you start gasping in horror hear me out. Normally if I’m feeling like something to eat..."

Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos

"I love poutine even if that means I have to eat my poutine WITHOUT cheese curds (I know, the purists among you will say that poutine REQUIRES cheese..."

Raul

"Best Montreal smoked meat sandwiches I've ever had in Vancouver. I've been here with work function and everyone loved it also after a hockey game and..."

Arash Salamati

"Great smoked meat sandwiches, large portions and excellent quality. Coleslaw and fries were also good. I wouldn't get coffee there again, as some of..."

M G

"Y'know what, it's probably the closest sandwich that tastes authentic as if you were in Montreal..but in Vancouver. The price is steep, but the best..."

Andrew Lim

"This was all of our first time here. I have to say, it's such a surprise I've never even heard of this place. It's a Quebecois owned restaurant..."

Luke Weng

"I heartily recommend their poutine. I had it as a main, generously topped with tender chunks of their buttery, soft smoked meat. The meat went..."

Narinder Gill

"You can’t come to Vancouver and not have Dunn’s! We had the delicious poutine, the club sandwich with turkey and smoked meat, and the amazing..."

Stormtrooper 24

"Our server was friendly and efficient and the food really was great. We got the smoked meat poutine and a build your own sandwich as well as the..."

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