Vancouver’s Most Romantic Restaurants

The best Valentine’s Day gift isn’t a gift card or something your partner ‘needs’ – it’s a romantic dinner and quality time with you. Here are my favorite spots for date night.

Downtown Vancouver

Some of the most romantic restaurants for Valentine’s day are in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Market by Jean-Georges | 1115 Alberni St.

Cibo & Uva | 900 Seymour St.

Il Giardino | 1382 Hornby St.

Cin Cin | 1154 Robston St.

1927 Lobby Lounge  at Hotel Georgia | 801 West Georgia St.

Il Nido | 780 Thurlow St.

Coast | 1054 Alberni St.

Revolving Restaurant | 555 West Hastings St.

Don Francesco | 860 Burrard St.

The Refinery | 1115 Granville St.

La Gavroche | 1616 Alberni St.

Sanafir | 1026 Granville St.

Bin 941 | 941 Davie St.

Fleuri (Sutton Place Hotel) | 845 Burrard St.

Yew at the Four Seasons | 791 West Georgia St.

Gastown | Crosstown

Gastown has a few options for you if you’re looking for an intimate restaurant.

Boneta | 12 Water St.

Salt Tasting Room | 45 Blood Alley 

Jules | 216 Abbott St.

Chambar | 562 Beatty St.

Yaletown

Yaletown’s cobblestone streets and festive vibe make it one of Vancouver’s most romantic neighborhoods. How about a progressive Valentine’s Day date that starts in Yaletown and ends in Yaletown?

Brix | 1138 Homer St.

Lupo | 829 Hamilton St.

La Terrazza | 1088 Cambie St.

Cento Notti at Opus Hotel | 350 Davie St.

Regional Tasting Lounge | 1130 Mainland St.

Cioppino’s | 1129 Hamilton St.

West End

Raincity Grill | 1193 Denman St.

The Teahouse | Ferguson Point in Stanley Park

Kitsilano | Point Grey

Just a few blocks from the beach, Kitsilano is a great neighborhood for some Valentine’s Day canoodling.

Bishop’s | 2183 West 4th Ave.

Q4 Ristorante | 2611 West 4th Ave.

Bistro Pastis | 2153 West 4th Ave.

La Quercia | 3689 West 4th Ave.

North Shore

With its views and mountains, head to North Vancouver for a truly epic and romantic date.

The Observatory (Grouse Mountain)

Fraiche | 2240 Chippendale Rd.

Arms Reach Bistro | 107c – 4390 Gallant Ave.

La Regalade | 2232 Marine Dr.

Mythos | 1811 Lonsdale Ave.

Zen Sushi | 101 - 2232 Marine Dr.

South Granville

West | 2881 Granville St.

Cru | 1459 West Broadway

Vij’s | 1480 West 11th Ave.

Siena | 1485 West 12th Ave.

Mount Pleasant

Les Faux Bourgeois | 663 East 15th Ave.

Cambie Village

Pied a Terre | 3369 Cambie St.

Riley Park

Seasons in the Park | Cambie St. & West 33rd Ave. in Queen Elizabeth Park

Tweet at me if you’d like a personalized recommendation –> @erin_ireland 

Best Pizza in Vancouver

Black Truffle Pizza | Market by Jean-Georges | Photo by Market by Jean-Georges

Market by Jean-Georges at Shangri-La | Black Truffle | 1115 Alberni Street

Nicli Antica Pizzeria | Margherita | 62 East Cordova Street

Italian Kitchen | Quattro Formaggio ‘Bianco’ | 1037 Alberni Street +

Campagnolo | Carbonara | 1020 Main Street

Q4 Al Centro | Pastore | 780 Richards Street +

CinCin | Funghi | 1154 Robson Street

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. | Caprese | 1876 West 1st Avenue

*This list is dynamic and in no particular order. Feel free to let me know if you think I’ve missed one of our city’s most ‘to die for’ spots for pizza. Expect updates as I continue to dine!

+ = more than one location

You might also be interested in my list of ‘Best Sandwiches in Vancouver’.

Ciao for now.

Best Desserts in Vancouver

Chocolate Pudding (sadly, no longer available) | Market by Jean-Georges

Market by Jean-Georges at Shangri-La | Salted Caramel Sunday with Candied Popcorn | 1115 Alberni Street

Patisserie Lebeau | White Chocolate Chip with Lemon Zest Liege Waffle | 1728 West 2nd Avenue

Hamilton Street Grill | Chocolate Mousse | 1009 Hamilton Street

Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie | Fried Bananas with Lime & Coconut Sorbet | 163 Keefer Street

The Teahouse | Variety of Pastries | Ferguson Point, Stanley Park Drive

The Lobby Restaurant at Pinnacle Hotel | Creme Brulée | 138 Victory Ship Way | North Vancouver

*This list is dynamic and in no particular order. Feel free to let me know if you think I’ve missed one of our city’s most ‘to die for’ dessert spots. Expect updates as I continue to search!

+ = more than one location

You might also be interested in my list of ‘Best Restaurants in Vancouver’.

Ciao for now.

Best Japanese in Vancouver

Aburi Select | Miku Restaurant

Miku | 2 – 1055 West Hastings Street

To Die For Dish: Aburi Select. Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi.

Guu | 838 Thurlow Street +

To Die For Dish: Marinated Eggplant. Tuna Sashimi.

Kaide | 1375 Richards Street

To DIE for dish: Vegetable Tango Maki (with Lemon Slices + Crunch). Marinated Tuna.

Hapa Izakaya | 1193 Hamilton Street +

To Die For Dish: Bintoro Tuna. Edamame.

Ki Isu | 1275 Pacific Boulevard +

To Die For Dish: All Brown Rice Maki.

Yanaki | 1449 Marine Drive | West Vancouver

To Die For Dish: Yam Maki + Citrus Tuna Sashimi.

Japa Dog | 530 Robson Street +

To Die For Dog: Oshinko (with Extra Wasabi Mayo).

*NEW* Suika | 1626 West Broadway

To Die For Dishes: Lightly Smoked Tuna Tataki, Tuna Avocado, etc.

*This list is dynamic and in no particular order. Feel free to let me know if you think I’ve missed one of our city’s most ‘to die for’ Japanese spots. Expect updates as I continue to dine.

+ = more than one location

You might also be interested in my list of ‘Best Pizza Spots in Vancouver’.

Ciao for now.

Best Sandwiches in Vancouver

‘Cutthroat’ best describes Vancouver’s sandwich scene. Here are some of the best in our city.

Downtown

Meat & Bread | Meatball | 370 Cambie Street | 604-566-9003 | @1meatandbread

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Ensemble Tap | Chicken Burger | 990 Smithe | 604-566-9770 | @ensembletap

Bel Cafe | Spicy Pulled Chicken | 801 West Georgia | @bel_cafe

Black+Blue | Beef Dip | 1032 Alberni | 604-637-0777 | @glowbal_group

Finch’s | Pear Prosciutto Baguette | 353 W. Pender St. | 604-899-4040

Hubbub | White Prawn | 859 Hornby Street | 604-568-3398 | @_hubbub

The Kaboom Box | Hot Smoked Salmon Sandwich | Food Cart on Granville at Robson | @thekaboombox

The American Cheesesteak Co. | Philly Cheesesteak | 781 Davie St. | 604-681-0130 | @thecheesesteak

Commune Cafe | Free Range Egg Avocado Breakfast Sandwich | 1002 Seymour St. | 604-681-2551 | @communecafe

Gastown | Railtown | Crosstown

The Dirty Apron | Confit Albacore Tuna Sandwich | 540 Beatty Street | 604-879-8588 | @dirty_apron

Big Lou’s Butcher Shop | Banh Mi | 269 Powell Street | 604-566-9229 | @biglousbutcher

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Nelson The Seagull | The Carnivore | 315 Carrall Street | 604-681-5776 | @gastownseagull

Notturno Paninoteca | Calabrese | 280 Carrall St. | 604-720-3145 | @notturnogastown

Chinatown | Strathcona

Harvest Union | Steam Bun | 243 Union St. | 604-682-8851 | @harvestunion

Yaletown

Between Two Buns | The Jerk It | 1271 Homer St. | 604-336-4103 | @betweentwobuns

Jerk Chicken Yam Tempura Sandwich with Tomato Basil Soup

DD MAU | Grilled Lemongrass Chicken | 1239 Pacific Blvd. | 604-684-4446 | @ddmau

False Creek

Terra Breads | Roasted Turkey & Chutney | 1605 Manitoba St. | 604-877-1183 | @terrabreads

Kitsilano

Thomas Haas | Portobello Mushroom Sandwich | 2539 W. Broadway | 604-736-1844 | @thaaschocolates

Downtown Eastside

Fat Dragon | Crunch Squid Bao Bun | 566 Powell St. | 604-558-0880 | @fatdragonbbq

North Shore

La Galleria | Chicken | 3055 Highland Blvd. | 604-990-9162

Cove Fine Foods | Roast Beef | 437 N. Dollarton Hwy | 778-340-1919 | @covefinefoods

*This list is dynamic. Have a reco for me? –> @erin_ireland

Best Baked Goods in Vancouver

Raspberry Scone by Uprising Breads

Downtown Vancouver

Thierry | 1059 Alberni Street | 604-608-6870

A candy store for dessert lovers – choose from a plethora of expertly made French pastries, macarons and chocolates

Crème de la Crumb | 466 Granville St. | 604-683-5595

Miniature bake shop that’s big on scones – made fresh daily

Kitchening With Carly | 1133 Alberni St. at Urban Fare | 604-761-5571

Seriously intense Parisian macarons made by hand in the Fraser Valley – perhaps the best in town

JJ Bean | 1188 Alberni St. | 604-254-3724

Delicious fruity muffins that could feed a family of three – seriously

Gastown

Cadeaux Bakery | 172 Powell St. | 604-608-8889

Veteran pastry chef Eleanor Chow has a resume you can trust – everything from her oven is magnificent

Acme Cafe | 51 Hastings St.| 604-569-1022

Head here for the sky high pie – if you’re into lemon meringue, you’ll want to try Acme’s

Cartems Donuterie | 408 Carrall St. | 604-671-6015

Best donuts in town made entirely with high quality local ingredients

The Dirty Apron Delicatessen | 540 Beatty St. | 604-879-8588

Where house made baguettes sell out so quickly, batches are baked on the hour – take one or three home for later

To Die For Banana Bread | 36 Powell St. at Milano | 604-558-0999

Whatever you know about banana bread, kiss it goodbye – this version is sweet and salty, extra moist and made with the highest quality ingredients

Yaletown

Ganache Patisserie | 1262 Homer St. | 604-899-1098

Their wedding cake wait list is six months long, but hot housemade croissants are first come first serve every Saturday morning

To Die For Banana Bread | 1002 Seymour St. at Commune Cafe | 604-681-2551

Whatever you know about banana bread, kiss it goodbye – this version is sweet and salty, extra moist and made with the highest quality ingredients

West End

Cupcakes | 2887 W. Broadway | 604-974-1300

Chopain | 1165 Davie St. | 604-669-4271

Authentic French baguettes and croissants

Delany’s Coffee House | 1105 Denman St. | 604-662-3344

Try a low-fat muffin (made by Miss T’s Bakery) – you won’t miss the grease

Kitsilano

Baguette & Co. | 3273 West Broadway | 604-737-8050

Beautifully quaint French cafe with piles of flaky pastries stacked high on wooden counter. Specialty: croissants.

Thomas Haas | 2539 West Broadway  | 604-736-1844

Terra Breads | 2380 West 4th Avenue | 604-736-1838

You’ll gawk at Terra’s 15-f00t countertop spread with just about every type of baked good imaginable

Aphrodites Organic Delights | 3598 West 4th Avenue | 604-733-8308

The place in town for organic baking – try one of their many pies or fruity muffins

Cupcakes | 2887 W. Broadway | 604-974-1300

Uprising Breads | 3066 W. Broadway | 604-254-5635

Kerrisdale | Point Grey

Faubourg | 2156 W. 41st Ave. | 604-266-2156

Three words: Pain au Chocolat

Sweet Obsession | 2611 W. 16th Ave. | 604-739-0555

Your go to spot for cheesecake – Tamara Taggart recommends Chocolate Marble

Granville Island | False Creek

Lee’s Donuts | 122 – 1689 Johnston St. | 604-685-4021

Vancouver’s iconic donut shop – get them while they’re hot first thing on Saturday mornings

La Baguette & l’Echalote | 1680 Johnston St. | 604-684-1351

Specialty: Dulce de Leche Croissant

Terra Breads | 1605 Manitoba St. | 604-877-1183

Cambie Village

Whole Foods | 510 West 8th Ave. | 778-370-4210

Mount Pleasant

French Made Baking | 81 Kingsway | 604-767-7480

Two Parisians moved to Vancouver and opened a French-style bakery – macarons are their specialty

Organic Lives | 1829 Quebec St. | 778-588-7777

Simply incredible vegan raw English macaroons – try raspberry, lemon and chocolate

To Die For Banana Bread | 156 W. 8th Ave. at Milano | 604-879-4468

Whatever you know about banana bread, kiss it goodbye – this version is sweet and salty, extra moist and made with the highest quality ingredients

Terra Breads | 53 W. 5th Ave. | 604 873 8111

Main Street

Trafiq | 4216 Main St. | 604-648-2244

Commercial Drive

Uprising Breads | 1697 Venables St. | 604-253-5635

Pane Vero | 952 Commercial Drive | 604-216-3338

Lots of muffins, including healthy options and unique flavours

Fraser Heights

The Outpost Café | 3992 Fraser Street | 604-563-5008

Specialty: Butter Biscuits

North Shore

Thomas Haas | 998 Harbourside Dr. | 604-924-1847

Specialty: Everything from French macarons to chocolate – although the indisputable must-try here is a Double Baked Almond Croissant

Savary Island | 1533 Marine Dr. | 604-926-4021

Crema | 1495 Bellevue Avenue | 604-922-2294

Cove Fine Foods | 437 Dollarton Hwy | 778-340-1919

The Bakehouse | 1050 West Queens Road | 604-980-5554

Whole Foods | 925 Main St. in Park Royal Village | 604-678-0500

Trafiq | 1860 Marine Drive | 604-925-2503

Honey Doughnuts & Goodies | 4373 Gallant Ave. | 604-929-4988

Best doughnuts on the Shore – get there before they sell out

New Westminster

Pink Ribbon Bakery | 306 6th St. | 604-837-4025

Baker and cake artist Sheila Comer can make your dessert vision come true – custom order any design you can dream up

Steveston

Bell’s Bake Shop | 12211 1 Avenue | 604-284-5152

Langley

A Bread Affair | 309-20560 Langley Bypass | 604-514-2353

Gorgeous organic breads sold around the city – locate vendors here

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Mancakes Bakery | Order here

Creators of the best/weirdest cupcake you will ever try: “Buffalo Wing” – spice base filled with tangy baked blue cream cheese moussed, topped with hot sauce butter cream (yes, they use Frank’s) and crispy chicken sprinkles

*This list is dynamic. Feel free to tweet at me with your recos –> @erin_ireland

Best Cafés in Vancouver

Downtown

Bel Café | 801 W. Georgia St. | 604-673-7000

Musette Caffe | 1262 Burrard St. | 778-336-1159

Artigiano | 763 Hornby St. | 604-694-7737

Finch’s | 353 W. Pender St. | 604-899-4040

Thierry | 1059 Alberni St. | 604-608-6870

Crème de la Crumb | 466 Granville St. | 604-683-5595

JJ Bean | 1188 Alberni St. | 604-254-3724

Gastown | Crosstown | Chinatown

Cafe Medina | 556 Beatty St. | 604-681-2551

Milano | 36 Powell St. | 604-558-0999

Coffeebar | 10 Water St. | 604-566-9693

Caffe Brixton | 212 E. Georgia St. | 604-568-8200

Everything Cafe | 75 E. Pender St. | 604-681-3115

Nelson the Seagull | 315 Carrall St. | 604-681-5776

Revolver Coffee | 325 Cambie St. | 604-558-4444

Yaletown

Commune Cafe | 1002 Seymour St. | 604-681-2551

JJ Bean | 402 Davie St. | 604-684-9253

Artigiano | 322 Davie St. | 604.642.6787

West End

Milano | 849 Denman St. | 604-681-1500

Delany’s  | 1105 Denman St. | 604-662-3344

Kitsilano | Kerrisdale | Point Grey

Thomas Haas | 2539 W. Broadway | 604-736-1844

49th Parallel | 2152 W. 4th Ave. | 604-420-4901

Momento | 2766 W. 4th Ave. | 604-736-9900

Elysian | 1778 W. 5th Ave. | 604-734-1778

Wicked | 1399 W. 7th Ave. | 604-733-9425

Coco et Olive | 3476 W. Broadway | 604-736-7080

Faubourg | 2156 W. 41st Ave. | 604-266-2156

La Ghianda | 2083 Alma St. | 604-566-9559

Granville Island

Cafe Bica | 1809 Fir St. | 604-733-8818

Main Street

Kafka’s | 2525 Main St. | 604-569-2967

JJ Bean | 3010 Main St. | 604-879-2326

Coco et Olive | 3707 Main St. | 604-568-7447

Commercial Drive

Prado Cafe | 1938 Commercial Dr. | 604-255-5537

Bump N Grind | 916 Commercial Dr. | 604-569-3362

Turks | 1276 Commercial Dr. | 604-255-5805

Mount Pleasant

Matchstick | 639 E. 15th Ave. | 604-558-0639

East Vancouver

Ethical Bean | 1315 Kootenay St. | 604-431-3830

North Shore

Cafe For Contemporary Art | 140 E. Esplanade Ave. | 778-340-3379

Crema | 1495 Bellevue Ave. | 604-922-2294

Cove Fine Foods | 437 N. Dollarton Hwy | 778-340-1919

Caffe Artigiano | 925 Main St. in Park Royal Village | 604-913-1400

Delany’s | 3099 Edgemont Blvd. | 604-985-3385

Moja Coffee | 1412 Rupert St. | 604-983-6652

Thomas Haas | 128-998 Harbourside Drive | 604-924-1847

This list is constantly changing. Tweet at me with your recommendations –> @erin_ireland 
Click here for a list of the best chocolate in Vancouver

Top Restaurants in Vancouver

Gastown | Crosstown

Chambar | 562 Beatty Street | 604-879-7119 | $$$ | Belgian | Menu

Lamb Tagine

L’Abattoir | 217 Carrall Street | 604-879-7119 | $$$ | Belgian | Menu

Steak Diane | Photo via L'Abattoir

Chinatown | Main Street

Bao Bei | 163 Keefer Street

Beef Tartar with crispy taro chips

Campagnolo Main | 1020 Main St. | 604-484-6018 | $$$ | Italian | Menu

Phnom Penh | 244 E. Georgia St. | 604-682-5777 | $$ | Vietnamese – Chinese – Cambodian

Granville Island

Edible Canada Bistro | 1596 Johnston St. | 604-682-6681 | $$ | Canadian | Menu

South Granville

Vij’s | 1480 W. 11th Ave. | 604-736-6664 | $$$ | Indian | Menu

West Restaurant | 2881 Granville St. | 604-738-8938 | $$$$ | Local | Menu

Downtown Vancouver

Hawksworth | 801 W. Georgia St. | 604-673-7000 | $$$ | Contemporary Canadian | Menu

Miku | 2-1055 W. Hastings St. | 604-568-3900 | $$$ | Japanese | Menu

Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi

Market by Jean-Georges | 1115 Alberni Street

Tuna Tartare

Ensemble | 850 Thurlow Street

Potato Gnocchi with tomato butter sauce

Yew | 791 West Georgia Street | 604-692-4939 | $$$ | Seafood | Menu

Cobster Salad – Lobster Cobb

Il Giardino | 1382 Hornby Street | 604-669-2422 | $$$ | Italian | Menu

Guu | 838 Thurlow Street | 604-685-8817 | $ | Japanese Pub Food | Menu

The Refinery | 1115 Granville St. | 604-687-8001 | $$$ | Tapas | Menu

Kitsilano | Point Grey

Cafe Regalade | 2836 West 4th Avenue | 604-733-2213 | $$ | French | Menu

Lamb Bourguignon

La Quercia | 3689 West 4th Avenue | 604-676-1007 | $$$ | Italian | Menu

Mount Pleasant

Les Faux Bourgeois | 663 East 15th Avenue | 604-873-9733 | $$ | French | Menu

Escargots de Bourgogne

Yaletown

The Flying Pig | 1168 Hamilton Street | 604-568-1344 | $$ | Canadian | Menu

Queen Charlotte Halibut with Crispy Gnocchi

Blue Water Cafe | 1095 Hamilton Street | 604-688-8078 | $$$$ | Seafood | Menu

Glowbal Grill | 1079 Mainland Street | 604-602-0835 | $$$ | Steakhouse | Menu

Lupo | 869 Hamilton Street | 604-569-2535 | $$$ | Italian | Menu

West End

La Brasserie | 1091 Davie Street | 604-568-6499 | $$ | Franco German | Menu

Beer Brined Rotisserie Chicken

This list is dynamic. Feel free to offer your recommendations –> @erin_ireland
Check out a list of the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver here

Best Chocolate in Vancouver

Thomas Haas | 2539 W. Broadway | 604-736-1844 | @thaaschocolates

Thierry | 1059 Alberni St. | 604-608-6870 | @thierrychocolat

Beta5 Chocolates | 413 Industrial Ave. | 604-669-3336 | @beta5chocolates

Chocolate Arts | 1620 W. 3rd Ave. | 604-739-0475 | @chocarts

ChocolaTas | 151 – 1689 Johnston St. in Granville Island Market | 604-488-1226 | @chocolatasgi

Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France | 198 East 21st Avenue | 604-566-1065 | @mainstchocolate

Cocoanymph | 3739 W. 10th Ave. | (604) 222-4477 | @cocoanymph *SECOND LOCATION COMING SOON!*

Mink Chocolates Inc. | 863 W. Hastings St. | 604-633-2451 | @minkchocolates

URGE Chocolates | view vendor locations here | 604-839-5977 | @urgechocolates

XOXOLAT | 2391 Burrard Street | 604-733-2462 | @xoxolat

*This list is dynamic. Have a reco for me? –> @erin_ireland

Best Brunch in Vancouver

Waffles with raspberry caramel sauce

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) some sense of aesthetic and/or ambiance.

Below, I’ve recommended several must try dish. In many cases, I haven’t specified as I trust you’ll love anything you order. Expect line-ups at the following spots, keeping in mind that it will be worth it.

Downtown Vancouver

Brunching downtown? Here are your best bets.

Twisted Fork Bistro | 1147 Granville St. | 604-568-0749 | $ | Casual French | Menu

Must try: Banana-Stuffed Brioche French Toast, house-made bread and jam

Ensemble Tap | 990 Smithe St. | 604-566-9770 | $$ | Gastropub | Menu | Full write-up | On TV

Brisket Benny

Claim to Fame: Owner and chef Dale MacKay is winner of Top Chef Canada 2011

UVA | 900 Seymour St. | 604-632-9560 | $$$ | Italian | Menu

Gastown | Crosstown

Looking for the best brunch in Gastown? Here are a few spots you will love.

Cafe Medina | 556 Beatty St. | 604-681-2551 | $$ | Belgian | Menu

Must try: Lavender Latte, waffle with raspberry caramel sauce (see pic above)

Tip: while you wait (line-up is long on weekends), head to Dirty Apron next door  to check out their gourmet deli and market

Yaletown

If you need a great brunch restaurant in Yaletown, here are your options.

Commune Café | 1002 Seymour St. | 604-681-2551 | $ | Canadian | Menu | Full Write-up

Oatmeal with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, brown sugar & cinnamon

Tip: the menu is simple and straightforward; when you don’t feel like cooking, head here for a big healthy bowl of oatmeal or some free range eggs on a whole wheat English muffin

Claim to Fame: regular customers include Jodie Foster, Shia Labeouf and Ron Howard (when in town filming)

Glowbal Grill | 1079 Mainland St. | 604-602-0835 | $$ | Canadian/Steakhouse | Menu

Dungeness crab benny

Tip: Arrive early or wait for a seat on the patio – this is prime people watching territory

Provence | 1177 Marinaside Cres.| 604-681-4144 | $$ | French | Menu

Must try: Belgian Sugar Waffles, bottomless coffee

Tip: arrive early for a walk on the seawall and wait for one of the few patio tables overlooking the marina

West End

If you’re hunting for delicious brunch in the West End, you absolutely must visit this spot.

La Brasserie | 1091 Davie St. | 604-568-6499 | $ | Franco German Bistro | Menu

Omelette du Jour

Warning: extremely rich menu

Kitsilano | Point Grey

Brunching in Kits? You must try these restaurants.

Café Régalade | 2836 W. 4th Ave. | 604-733-2213 | $ | French | Menu | Full write-up

Lyon Breakfast

Must try: If I were forced to pick just one: Lyon Breakfast or Healthy Breakfast. Grab a Blueberry Beet Muffin on your way out.

Claim to Fame: owned and run by Chef Steeve Rayé, son of Chef Alain Rayé (La Regalade)

Abigail’s Party | 1685 Yew St. | 604-739-4677 | $ | Canadian | Menu

Tip: Enjoy the wait by strolling down to Kits beach for a seaside walk

Jethro’s Fine Grub | 3420 Dunbar St. | 604-569-3441 | $ | Brunch ’til 4pm daily | Menu | Full write-up

Chocolate Banana Bread French Toast

Must try: Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread French Toast

Claim to Fame: an appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives (watch here)

The Oakwood | 2741 W. 4th Ave. | 604-558-1965 | $ | Canadian Gastropub | Menu | On TV

Albacore Tuna Nicoise Benedict

Tip: get cozy by the massive fireplace

Granville Island

Granville Island Market is a spectacular culinary destination. Why not kick-off your scouring with brunch?

Edible Canada | 1597 Johnston St. | 604-682-6681 | $$ | Local | Menu

French Toast with caramelized apple & bourbon maple compote

South Granville

Looking for a great brunch on South Granville? West will knock your socks off.

West Restaurant | 2881 Granville St. | 604-738-8938 | $$$

Short Rib Hash

The perfect ‘special occasion brunch’ where dishes are made with superior local ingredients – expect impeccably plated dishes by award-winning Chef Quang Dang and expert service

Must try: Short Rib Hash with Helmers Farm potatoes, mushrooms, and two flawless poached free-range eggs

Main Street

If you’re heading to Main Street for brunch, here are some spots you are guaranteed to love.

Latitude | 3250 Main St. | 604-875-6246 | $ | Latin American | Menu

Pulled pork, pickled jalapeno benny on cornbread

Slickity Jim’s | 3469 Main St. | 604-873-6760 | $ | Diner | Menu

Note: Eggs benedict fanatics will enjoy choosing from eleven different creations

Commercial Drive

Brunching on The Drive? If you have kids, you’ll especially enjoy this spot.

Little Nest | 1716 Charles St. | 604-251-9994 | $  | Menu

Note: one of the most kid-friendly restaurants in town – expect lots of them

East Vancouver

Hunting for brunch on the East side? These are your spots.

The Red Wagon | 2296 E. Hastings St. | 604-568-4565 | $ | Diner | Menu | Full write-up

Must try: Pulled Pork Pancakes with Jack Daniels maple syrup

Roundel Cafe | 2465 E. Hastings St. | 604-253-2522 | $

Carrot, Walnut & Blue Cheese Omelette

Why it’s special: this unassuming, cozy space is run by extremely friendly staff serving seriously good home-cooked food made with local, free run, free range ingredients.

North Shore

Looking for brunch in North Vancouver? You can’t beat dining by the sea.

The Lobby at Pinnacle Pier | 138 Victory Ship Way | 604-986-7437 | $$$ | Menu

*This list is constantly changing. Have a reco? Tweet at me –> @erin_ireland
You might also care to read my list of ‘Best Cafés in Vancouver’