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Nuba

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"Fantastic food at Nuba. There are many locations but I seem to come back to Davie street the most often. Vegetarian options are wonderful. Everything..."

Janine Wang

"The dining room at Nuba yaletown is quite small, so be sure to go early if you don't want to wait. Nuba's 4 locations have consistently..."

Eat Sleep Eat Repeat

"In my enthusiasm to try a lot of things off a restaurant menu, I typically; a) order too much and take a lot of food home (no problem) or b) order..."

Yes. We,re Eating Again.

"Came here with a friend for lunch. My first impression was it was pretty nice and modern decor. It wasn't a very big restaurant but it was busy..."

Chicas

"I decided to order the Chicken Tawook Plate ($15), which is a gluten-free plate with grilled chicken breast cooked in a garlic sauce, and my friends..."

Dilara Dinc

"It's like fast food, but not fast food. The food here is so fresh, tasty and pretty. Chicken Tawook was over cooked, howeber really well seasoned and..."

DanoRama

"The hummus, the cauliflower, the lamb!!! Everything was amazing! Portions were deceiving.. thought we wouldn't be as full as we were when we left...."

Fork.it

"Do yourself a favor and order your meal as a plate to get the most out of your Nuba experience. Ask for EXTRA PITA (no charge) - everything on their..."

Ryan Lee Murray

"I'm so glad Me and my friends tried this place out, The food did not disappoint! I had the najib special with a side of chicken tawook skewer, my..."

Imdijit

"I came here today to meet up with a friend visiting in town. She's vegan so Nuba popped in my mind, as I remembered the variety of vegan options on..."

Rachel Ma

"Healthiest Food I Ate in Vancouver!. Nuba is the best! Small clean restaurant, helpful staff, and most of all delicious food. With something for..."

Mrs. Sherburn

"Very polite, professional and quick service. The food was delicious. The staff is very allergy conscious... I went for dinner yesterday and I'm going..."

Moll

"Def worth the trip. Lamb kafta was perfect and the cauliflower app was outstanding. Healthy, beautiful and delicious food. Friendly, helpful staff...."

Michael Howard

"Nuba is fresh natural and absolutely delicious. The best place to eat for health conscious people. Great vibe and service, highly..."

Leesa Hubbard

"A great little meal for an inexpensive price. This is only my second visit to Nuba since moving to Vancouver two years ago but I now regret not going..."

Martha

"Amazing food. Fast friendly service. Will go here every time I'm in..."

Scott Foulser

"Garden falelfal had fresh ingredient and cooked fresh. chicken tawook was also very well grilled. enjoyed both..."

ToblerOne

"July 26. Went here for lunch today. Had great service delicious food and they very quickly replaced my entire meal after accidentally serving me..."

GFfoodlover

"Consistently terrific. Fresh, flavorful and reasonably..."

The Transformer

"With a great menu.... I chose the most boring one. Chicken wrap. The meat was a bit tough ( chicken breast, not a huge fan) but overall it was a good..."

Krimsoncity

"The music may be louder and hard rock, but the staff is friendly, the food is excellent and good value. Often crowded and lined up for a..."

Geoff Trimpol

"Not as Fancy, Just as Good. The first Nuba restaurant I went to is on Hastings, where the decor and servers are wonderful. This Nuba is cafe-like..."

Perseph

"Plenty for the Vegetarian. This Nuba venue is a basic cafe, with just a few tables and no pretensions to glamour, but middle eastern food lends..."

Digest

"Small portion, but good food. I had the beef sirloin plate and my friend had the chicken plate and they were both very very good. I especially liked..."

Gotta Eat

"Tasty,Fast, healthy, cheap meal. This is my dream eatery manifested. Fresh, light, organic Lebanese food prepared on the fly. After a brisk walk past..."

Ayla St Clair

"Great food, great value. Only eaten here once but it was fantastic. Babaganoush pita wrap, hauntingly smoky aubergine, perfect zing from the lemon. ..."

Toby Glynn

"Yummy. I love Nuba. The food is so tasty and the selection is great. Lots of vegetarian options, and the takeout comes in environmentally friendly..."

Christopher Porter

"Nuba Yaletown is located on Seymour and Davie Street. If you are a fan of the Nuba chain of restaurants, this location is equally as good. Since Flo..."

Foodology.ca

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Geoff Peters

"Cafe Nuba is a small little restaurant on Seymour. At this Nuba, you place your order at the cashier and then go find a seat. There isn’t ver much..."

MePlusFood

"One of the places I often go for takeout in the Yaletown area is Nuba Cafe . While there is another Nuba Restaurant in the downtown area on West..."

Victoria

"Nuba is a Vancouver gem, serving quality, inexpensive, hearty Lebanese..."

SweetOnVeg

"Nuba, Nawbah, or Nubah defines the rhythm, instrumental sound and musical genre that come from the North African and Arabic region. It can be argued..."

Rachel

"I ordered the Najib’s Special ($8.50) cauliflower tossed with lemon and sea salt and browned in the over, like what’s pictured here, except the..."

Ethnic Eats

"First time trying the Davie street one, we have been to Nubas on Hastings like twice, few years back. We didn't have a reservation and luckily we got..."

Sumi B

"We made reservations to dine at Nuba because it’s usually pretty busy and has limited space. The inside of the restaurant is very nicely designed,..."

Osama Malik

"Went to Nuba in the morning. Had a wonderful brunch. The food was so tasty and the service great. The carrot and green juice were wonderful..."

Emsi pam

"I virtually swung by on a first time Uber lunch as I regularly grub at this Lebanese joint which makes super yummy vegan options. I got the Fattoush..."

"I went here today as a late vegan lunch around 3pm. I love the decor and you will get free water and they clean the table after every customer...."

Lydia

"Enjoyed my lunch very much. Nice staff. Great location. Found easy parking nearby and the Turkish Coffee ending the end of the meal was superb..."

Cy Williams

Sophie's Cosmic Cafe

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

Gavriel Magdalena

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

Catherine Dubinsky

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

Stephanie Howells

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

Adrice K Smitton

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

Chad Xix

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

Eric M. Roeder

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

Bernard Cancino

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

Lauren Petey

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

Jay Berman

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

Carla Barth Hack

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

Stephanie Fusnik

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

Lawry Trevor-Deutsch

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

Sharon Symes

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

Sheena Elaine

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

Jee Pang

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

Tango8 (bobbi L)

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

Selina Lo

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

Nicole Justine

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

FrenchFry?

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

KnifeAndFork

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

J H

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

Vancity Food Guy

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

YVR Foodie

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

O Ellinas

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

Sean McKenna

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

Michael Kwan

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

Michael

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

Zoe

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

Susie Hartkorn

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

Alan

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

TheWestCoasters

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

Eastvanfoodie

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

AllieKat

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

Rmichel

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

Mariana Hollmann

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

Yummyinkits

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

Herb

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

John Rudolph

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

Cdunn

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

Cakebrain

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

Terri Davies

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

Scott Richards

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

EV Dave

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

Aubrey

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

Steve

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

Kate Googins

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

Sofie Novak

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

Angel Liu

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

Masked4areason

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

Asquared

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

Bagel Boy

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

John

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

Nosh And Nibble

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

Vancouver's Best Burger

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

Bailey Apple

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

Angel Liu

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

Angel Liu

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

Domo Is Craving...

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

NOMSS

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

MONTY

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

C.Herb

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

West Coast Tastebuds

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

604 Munchies

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

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..."

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