Vancouver is home to many good brunch spots. Those listed below are in a different category: they are outstanding. Determining who makes the list is easy. I’m either blown away or I’m not.
Each restaurant is to die for in its own way, though each offers 1) incredible, mainly local, quality food 2) great, friendly, timely service 3) a sense of aesthetic and/or ambiance.
Twisted Fork Bistro
1147 Granville St | 604-568-0749 $$ | Brunch
@TwstdForkBistro
A cozy, bustling brunch joint serving homemade-style dishes, often paired with their own freshly baked bread. Expect a line-up.
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Yew Restaurant + Bar
791 W Georgia St | 604.692.4939 $$$ | Seafood
@fsvancouver
The perfect seafood-centric special occasion spot (large groups welcome) offering a varied menu of rich and healthy options. Set within the Four Seasons.
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Café Medina
556 Beatty St | 604-879-3114 $$ | Belgian
@cafemedina
Perhaps the busiest (and most popular) brunch spot in Vancouver. Expect a line, killer lavender lattes and Belgian waffles.
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Secret Location
1 Water St. | 604-685-0090 $$$ | European
@slocation
An impeccably luxurious room fit for the queen – perfect for brunch with the girls. Try any of Pastry Chef Kira Desmond's, highly creative, unique desserts.
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Café Régalade
2836 W 4th Ave | 604-733-2213 $$ | Casual French
@caferegalade
Sister restaurant to award-winning La Regalade, serving fantastic French breakfasts. Try a saucy skillet with runny eggs, house-baked bread and a blueberry beet muffin.
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Jethro's Fine Grub
3420 Dunbar St | 604-569-3441 $$ | Breakfast/Brunch
@jethrosfinegrub
Wonderfully outrageous menu and portion sizes, as featured on Diner’s Drive-ins & Dives. Try the Chocolate Banana Bread French Toast.
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The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th Ave | 604-558-1965 $$ | West Coast
@theoakwoodkits
Cozy cabin-style feel complete with an oversized fireplace – seafood is Ocean Wise, meat is local and hormone-free.
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Abigail's Party
1651-1699 Yew St | 604-739-467 $$ | West Coast
@_AbigailsParty
Tiny, hugely popular brunch-centric location that epitomizes the casual neighbourhood vibe.
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Edible Canada Bistro
1597 Johnston St | 604-682-6681 $$ | West Coast
@ediblecanada
The perfect destination for your out-of-town guests. The eight-item menu is rich with Canadian classics and local ingredients. Try the Wild Mushroom Eggs Benny and sit on the patio.
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The Birds Nest
A most charming, off-the-radar brunch destination perfect for private occasions. This is real home-cooking (complete with fantastic home-made bread) set within an eclectic French-style apartment. Still hungry? Seconds available!
The Farmer's Apprentice
1535 W 6th Ave | 604-620-2070 $$ | Local
@gunawan_dave
Proof that a seriously good dinner restaurant can also be an excellent brunch spot. Expect feel-good music, a cozy room and real fresh-squeezed orange juice set out on the counter beside the breakfast pies. Menu changes weekly. Open for brunch on Saturdays only.
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Heirloom Vegetarian
1509 W 12th Ave | 604-733-2231 $$ | Vegetarian
@heirloomveg
A spacious, well-lit room designed as beautifully as its locally sourced vegetarian food. Try the chia bowl with vanilla cashew cream or an ‘Eggs Benedictish’ with whole grain tempeh instead of eggs.
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West Restaurant
2881 Granville St | 604-738-8938 $$$$ | Local
@westrestaurant
An exquisite fine dining brunch experience featuring a seven-item menu using high end, local ingredients. The kind of spot where ‘fresh squeezed orange juice’ actually means ‘fresh squeezed orange juice’ (done before your eyes at the bar).
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La Brasserie
1091 Davie St | 604-568-6499 $$ | Franco-German Bistro
@la_brasserie
A minute gem of a neighbourhood spot whose chefs nail the ultra-rich, Euro-style breakfasts.
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El Camino's
3250 Main St | 604-875-6246 $$ | Latin American
@el_caminos
A fun, casual, trendy spot with Latin American dishes and large portions, made with ethical ingredients.
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The Rumpus Room
2689 Main St | 604-568-5663 $$ | Brunch
@rumpusroommain
The definition of a hangover brunch spot. Despite the ultra casual, young vibe, expect seriously delicious, made-from-scratch everything, fresh ingredients and hormone-free meats.
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Burdock & Co
2702 Main St | 604-879-0077 $$ | Local
@burdockandco
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Little Nest
1716 Charles St | 604-251-9994 $$ | Breakfast/Brunch
@little_nest
Ultra kid-friendly spot (expect slews of them) offering a peanut-free environment, fresh homemade baking daily and Ethical Bean Coffee.
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The Red Wagon
2296 E Hastings St | 604-568-4565 $$ | Breakfast/Brunch
@redwagoncafe
A neighbourhood joint famous for its large portions, Pulled Pork Pancakes (with Jack Daniels maple syrup) and an appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives - expect a line-up every day of the week.
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Roundel Cafe
2465 E Hastings St | 604-253-2522 $ | Breakfast/Brunch
Super friendly neighborhood spot serving great coffee (JJ Bean) and big-messy-delicious portions ’til 5pm on weekends (4pm on weekdays).
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