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The Red Wagon

83/100 (3575 ratings)

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"Love this place so much! Had a hankering for a grilled cheese sandwich and found them on Yelp. The grilled cheese sandwich is perfect, but the best..."

Squishelle Peacock

"Been here twice, breakfast and lunch, both awesome. Service is very casual, but good, as is the establishment; however, the food is..."

Daniel Cook

"This is hands down the best breakfast I have ever had. Their pork belly is to die for. The eggs are incredible, hell, I would go just for the..."

Jett Danger Mannings

"Awesome food! Truckers breakfast and chorizo burger. And a double Cuba Libre! The place could use a little cleaning up and the staff is interesting...."

Mark Gilman

"I had the smokey tomato soup and grill cheese. It was awesome. One of the best dinners I have had. Will definitely go back. Would really like to try..."

Kim Ross

"This place is priced well and has delicious breakfast, worth the..."

Chad Perkin

"Believe the hype. This is a gem of a place. Great coffee and the pulled pork pancakes were fabulous. Next time we are in town we will definitely be..."

Steven Cooper

"Great food had the eggs benidict with back bacon. Also split s small order of pulled pork..."

Robert Walsh

"I took my class here for breakfast. Chef Brad Miller spoke to my students about the careers in culinary arts, being an entrepreneur, and owning his..."

Dawn Kelly

"Fluffiest and yummiest buttermilk pancakes ever!! � Will definitely return when I'm in town..."

Tula D'Silva-Jeremie

"Excellent food, prices, service. Short wait but well worth it!! Love that their meat is from Two..."

Hana Cairns

"Wonderful staff, amazing food, decent atmosphere, great prices. All round..."

Jen Cooper

"Super tasty, very busy but quick service. I ordered a traditional Benny and added sliced tomato. Staff was accommodating with additions and the..."

Shay McGeorge

"It's been a very long time since I've been here. I went most often in the year it opened. I can't speak for the menu or experience nowadays - all I..."

Jen

"I loved everything about this place! Great food, great atmosphere! Very satisfied..."

Sierra Drolet

"Yum! Lucked out and went on a week day and missed the line ups. The pork was on point and delicious. Portions are big and the taste is even greater...."

Y2eats

"The word foodcoma has never made more sense to me ever before visiting Red Wagon. Their food was outstanding. And beyond filling. Needed a nice long..."

Anindita

"Out of all the breakfast joints this one hit the top in all 4 lists I found. With high reviews and I was not disappointed! My partner had the..."

Kerry Graves

"This is a popular cafe located on East Hastings specializing in breakfast/lunch fare. The place is relatively small and was quite busy when I visited..."

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..."

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Kintaro Ramen

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"Visited this place after playing tourist for the day and walked around seawall. Ordered their spicy ramen bowl and broth was tasty, exactly what I..."

Merse

"When you first enter Kintaro Ramen, you’ll be hit with the smell, feel and noise of it all. The restaurant is relatively small but we didn’t have..."

Samantha

"On a cold rainy Vancouver day, ramen does hit the spot. Missed the lunch crowd and had a bowl of the spicy garlic miso ramen without having to wait..."

Y2eats

"One of the original ramen joints in Vancouver. Kintaro has been around for a while and has always been associated to being the answer to decent ramen..."

B & E

"Not the greatest ramyun I’ve had but this place was still probably one of the top in Vancouver. The service was great, the noodles were great, the..."

FoodEverywhere

"Had dinner here with a friend as I was curious to try another ramen spot. Not a whole lot to say honestly. Hole-in-the-wall joint that serves nice,..."

Viraj Abeysekera

"Huge portions of ramen with options for the richness of broth and fatness of chashu. You can see them making everything in front of you as the..."

J.Grab

"3.5 stars maximum. I have been in vancouver for a long time and tried out different ramen restaurants, but this was my first time to visit Kintaro...."

Kit Yee Y.

"A friend and I were wandering the Vancouver streets looking for a place to eat before walking nearby, and we stumbled upon Kitaro Ramen. We looked..."

JT

"Some people say the soup at Kintaro is watered down or downright salty. The portion is a bit larger than some other ramen places nearby, but I feel..."

Legend21

"Kintaro is one of the most iconic ramen houses in Vancouver serving ramen lovers since 1999. Line-ups are common as loyal customers return for..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"Visited Kintaro yesterday after 8 years. Ordered the spicy garlic ramen and it was delicious. Portion was still massive! However with all of the..."

Krimsoncity

"Cons: not comfortable & not very clean, felt a bit rushed, the soup base could've been hotterPros: large portions, nice soup bases (not the..."

HungryBlob

"Kintaro has always been my first choice for ramen and although I should probably try others I just always find myself back at their door. Every..."

Heather Davies

"Too much hype over this place. Their broth is too salty. I wish they would also put a little more broth in their spicy miso ramen cuz the broth my..."

Esdub

"Kintaro is my favorite place to go for ramen. This place is always packed so being seated takes a bit of time. I love ramen so this place definitely..."

Timwongster

"I came here with a coworker for lunch around 1:30 on a Thursday. There was a slight line up but we managed to get in within 15 minutes. Kintaro gives..."

MethodSTYLES

"Ramen is usually judged on a few things, the broth, the noodles, and the toppings. At Kintaro you are able to pick the soup type (rich, medium, and..."

Christiana

"Came here during a busy lunch hour, took about 10-15 minutes to be seated. Very small and a bit dirty of a ramen joint but it's the food that..."

Joshua Low

"My husband and I went in at 5pm, and were seated right away. This was my second time eating at the restaurant, and we ordered spicy garlic ramen..."

Yoonsoo Jennifer Park

"Their broth has been inconsistent. One day it was just perfect (flavorful and rich but not too salty or oily), the other day would be super salty...."

Jentaro

"Fantastic Ramen. Best I've had in Vancouver after 6 years here. The Spicy Garlic Ramen is beyond delicious. Suggest for new ramen people to take the..."

Murg Wurgle

"Still had to wait in line at 2:30 PM on a Saturday afternoon. Not the best vegetarian selection because I believe all their soup base has pork broth...."

YVR Foodie

"Ever since break started, I've pretty much gone into hibernation. I haven't left the house much, and as a result, I've been eating my mom's cooking!!..."

Selina Lo

"Good prices and large portions compared to other ramen places. Spicy garden or miso ramen are my go to ones. Like almost all ramen places sitting..."

Alice Yuan

"Kintaro Ramen, one of the original ramen joints for authentic Japanese noodles on Deman Street at West End area. Kintaro is my all time..."

Eat With Sida

"My sister and I are just recently on a Ramen kick, and we live in Surrey so there's not a ton of options. On Saturday night we decided to go down to..."

Megan Davies

"Great place for ramen noodles, if you can get a spot that is. The restaurant itself is tiny; every time I come it is jam packed and have to wait a..."

Tnichols4

"We came here at 2pm on a weekday and still had to wait for 20 mins for seats. The little store was warm and it was guaranteed that you would sweat in..."

Cathy Lin

"This ramen place lives up to its hype! I liked how there is an option to choose the type of broth and fattiness of pork you want. I tried the miso..."

Pork_ninjas

"My favourite Ramen joint in Canada, I've had Santouka, Kinton, Muku and many other places but always come back here for the rich and fat Spicy Miso..."

Drake Tsui

"Great ramen, I ordered the miso ramen and it was just perfectly satisfying. Not too salty which I find tends to be the case with a lot of ramen. The..."

Murielle

"Good eats at a reasonable price. Serving size reasonably generous. Quick eat and dash. Not much of a sit down place to linger on too long. ..."

VeeVeeBoy

"Not particularly clean or comfortable (and the quality of their wooden chopsticks was beyond poor), but they serve large portions of yummy tonkotsu..."

HungryBlob

"Had a bowl of shio ramen here. The broth was good and I didn't find it too salty. I liked having bamboo included add a topping. The noodles were..."

Chocolove.88

"Will come back? Maybe. The miso ramen had a strong miso paste flavour and was somewhat cloudy. The noodles were cooked al dente. Overall pretty..."

Justamorsel

"Yum!. The ramen here is super fresh, the service is great..."

Foodie

"Famous Kintaro! Since 2010, I've been coming here whenever I am in Vancouver. That's saying something. Yea, sometimes the service can jumpy and the..."

Claire Lee

"Comfort Food. We sat at the bar. Being able to watch the ramen masters making the delicious food is for sure unique. Delicious..."

Alex Y

"Smaller Portion But Still as Good. It's been years since I'd been down to Kintaro, simply because going Downtown is such a hassle. But after a busy..."

JT

"Porky. I avoid pork but this stuff is good enough to lure me in once in a while- its always busy when I've been there and parking's a bitch- but if..."

Gilgamesh

"An awesome solution for hangover!. After a crazy night, an awesome solution for hangover is to me (and my bff!) is having a bowl of Japanese ramen!..."

Caroline Lee

"Because Kintaro is The Ramen in Vancouver, an institution.Generous bowls, fair price, fast service, in an authentic atmosphere.Been there..."

Fiulijn

"Kintaro Ramen. Ramen is one of those food items where I really have to feel like it. Broth is always very heavy and have to douse a glass of water..."

Jamanna

"I love kintaro! Their broth is heavenly (really flavourful). I always order their spicy garlic ramen and they never disappoint! The restaurant is..."

Lilian Wong

"Nice, cheap,big. Big portions, cheap prices, and taste..."

Foody

"Delicious but not so nice staff.. Delicious but not so friendly staff. I was visiting from Calgary and my girlfriend and I went in to grab a spot..."

YYCFoodie

"Ramen for 10 years. I don't know how to say how good Kintaro is. I've been there for 10 years, and I always excited ordering the cheese Ramen. The..."

Like To Dine Out

"Very good, the best??. Funny walking in you immediately feel the heat of the giant pots boiling right in front of the bar area, doesn't help that its..."

No Dessert Im Full

"BIG serve of food. My first impression of the food is big! I could not finish the noodle every time I visited there, but i always finished the soup!..."

Yolo Foodie

"Amazing ramen. We were suggested this restaurant by a friend, and are we happy she did.The food is simply tasty. Every aspect of the ramen..."

Le Fredster

"Best "AUTHENTIC" ramen house in the lower mainland. I've traveled to japan and had ramen there. This is the only place that has ramen broth that is..."

Jackson Pham

"Nice place for Ramen. Came here to find no lineups so I just went in and tried the Spicy Garlic Ramen and boy was it spicy!I was sweating..."

Andy Wong

"Looks, Feels And Tastes The Part. E: I am not even crazy for ramen like some people here and still very much enjoyed my lunch. Kintaro indeed does..."

Sisyphus

"Cheese ramen!. My favourite ramen shop, the atmosphere is rushed but fun and the broth is always flavourful. I always get the cheese ramen with a bit..."

Kotuki

"Ramen to Remember. Simply put, I love this place. Everytime I'm in Vancouver I have to go in for a meal; It is truly an experience. The wafting rich..."

Inukshuk

"Kintaro Ramen is commonly referenced as one of the most favoured ramen restaurants in Vancouver, so I had to try it and see what all the fuss was..."

Kyle Tam

"Japanese ramen made by real Japanese people. Cheap and great atmosphere, you can sit on the bar and watch them making ramen. You can choose fat/lean..."

Tatchai Titichetrakun

"It was a nice and friendly experience. I got the spicy ramen this time, with rich soup and lean meat, but it was not as spicy as my friend and I were..."

Aaron

"This place was pretty good, if you can get in without waiting in line, even better. It’s a small ramen shop but makes huge portions of delicious..."

Byron Pelly

"It’s been a while since we last came here, still keeping its good quality with its ramen. They have the best cheese ramen in town! Just need to..."

Mi K

"One of the top 5 ramen place we have tried in Vancouver. We waited for almost an hour to be seated since theres was a long line. We ordered Shio and..."

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