Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Downtown Vancouver

"If you’re looking for a special, slightly higher-end dining experience, Acorn is it. Serving the best in fine vegetarian and vegan dining, you’ll be treated to craft cocktails, excellent service, and delicious seasonally inspired dishes. Everything is beautifully presented and you’ll want to try it all (but definitely try the mushroom appetizer)."

"Since the menu changes often here, we can’t say for sure for sure that they’re guaranteed to have vegan options while you’re there. But, we’re saying that there’s like a 95% chance of it happening. If you do luck out, you get dessert at one of the best vegan restaurants in the world!"

"Voted one of the best vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants in the world, Acorn is an icon on Main Street and its brunch does not disappoint."

"Brunchers beware, there may be a line-up here any day of the week, and once you go inside the warm and welcoming Cafe Medina, you'll never want to leave!. Mixing Mediterranean-inspired dishes with the best waffles in the city, the eclectic brunch menu is one to revisit again and again. Try the tagine or make your way through the waffles with special sauces such as white chocolate pistachio rosewater."

"They’re small enough to split as breakfast appetizer or to save until dessert (that’s right, breakfast dessert). With a Mediterranean influences running through their entire menu, this downtown restaurant offers a line-up worthy alternative to traditional brunch fair every day of the week."

"Made from locally sourced produce, Café Medina creates some of the tastiest brunches in the city. Make sure to try their waffles with their In-House Cured Peameal Bacon. They also have some of the best cold brew coffees around."

"Choose from Benny fillers like avocado with lemon and spinach, smoked wild BC sockeye salmon, maple ham with spinach and dijon, and more. You can have it served as a one-egg sandwich or a two-egg Benny, with add-on sides if you wish. If hollandaise isn't your thing, they also have grated cheddar as an alternative topping."

"The ever-popular Breakfast Restaurant Yolk's got its start out on the streets of Vancouver. Try their perfectly poached free-range egg sandwiches with a truffle-lemon hashbrown skewer on the side. Wash it down with fresh-squeezed OJ or hot chocolate made with the best possible choc - Callebaut!"

"Their menu allows you to customize your eggs from toppings and sauces to the kind of base you want it all on."

"Touted as the one-star Michelin brunch joint, OEB Breakfast in Yaletown has the patio and food that will make anyone’s day. Their brunch is stellar, yet creative. And the view lets you enjoy a dose of people watching and the outdoor view of the water."

"Our chef-driven concept is led with soul, where the emphasis lies on the people that produce, create, serve and consume our fresh, iconic cuisine."

"Lucky’s Doughnuts are tasty as they are tasteful, offering gourmet flavours like lemon curd with torched meringue and earl grey with lavender. They serve all the traditional flavours like French crullers, old fashioned glazed, salted caramel and plenty of seasonal and rotating flavours. Keep an eye out for their wildly inventive specials, too."

"Next up we’ve got a couple of spots we’ll call modern classics. This longtime brand from 49th Parallel is no joke, turning out a variety of amazing donuts using all kinds of doughs. Personally, our preferences are their old-fashioned and yeast-based donuts."

"Don’t forget you can save some money when you buy a bakers dozen of Luckys Doughnuts. *Vegan/Gluten Friendly option is also now available. #GetLucky #TheBakersDozen"

"At the Score on Davie, the Caesar is no longer just for morning brunch. The Caesars here are genuine masterpieces and have full meals on top of the beverage. The Caesar Grande features two corn dogs, two fried mac and cheese balls, a large slice of peanut butter pie, a full serving of cheesy layered nachos in a crispy tortilla bowl, and huge beef burger with all the fixings, and lastly, a fried chicken sandwich with bacon topped with a pickle."

"Located in the heart of Vancity’s diverse West End, Score on Davie opened it’s doors in 2007 quickly becoming one of the best Venue’s in the city. Our accolades include many ‘Best of Vancouver’ golds, silvers and"

"A post shared by Earls Kitchen + Bar, North Van (@earlsnorthvancouver) on Aug 29, 2016 at 7:05pm PDT. This trendy rooftop bar is situated on the bustling shopping street of Robson Street in downtown. It offers two lively patios and is the only rooftop bar in the area, although it is not all that swanky."

"Satisfy your Earls craving with favourites like our Dynamite Roll, Bigger Better Burger, Sante Fe Chicken Salad, and more. Plus, you can skip the grocery store line-ups and order fresh ingredients"

"Came in to watch the hockey game and Evan, the head chef, made our night. He promptly came over to understand the allergy at our table and took time out of his... (604) 262-3632Order online"

"Sleek and bright and with an open kitchen, Sopra Sotto presents an inviting space in which to enjoy authentic Italian favorites made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Dishes are unpretentious but flavorful. House-made pastas come in a variety of shapes, with sauces like truffle and smoked pancetta, creamy cabbage and mushroom, and traditional bolognese."

"A post shared by Sopra Sotto Pizzeria (@soprasotto.vancouver) on Dec 20, 2018 at 5:06pm PST. Patrons who head to one of Sopra Sotto’s two locations can expect fresh Italian eats like pasta, salads, and pizza made with local ingredients. The latter is baked in a traditional forno a legna (wood-fired brick oven)."

"While their newest venture, Sorella, might be a bit more buzzworthy, it is La Buca that gets the nod for their enduring, intimate dining experience. Seriously, this spot is a true hidden gem in the city, and another one that doesn’t need us to hype it up. Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5PM-9:30PM and Friday/Saturday, 5PM-10PMWhere: 4025 MacDonald Street"

"We tried their special take out for 2 dinner menu during the April 2021 indoor dining shut down and we were pretty impressed.What was different about La ..."

"The Mark James Group has brewed beer at the Yaletown Brewing Company for over 20 years, so when they decided to start artisan distilling in 2013 they brought with them a wealth of industry knowledge. Located in the historic Yaletown Soho building, the tasting room offers visitors guided tours, tastings and a retail room where you can purchase a bottle to take home for yourself. Don’t-miss Drink: Yaletown Vodka."

"Located around the corner from the Museum of Vancouver, Kitsilano Beach is one of Vancouver’s most popular beaches. Walk from Kitsilano Beach to Vanier Park to enjoy the greenery and skyline views. If you search enough, you’ll be able to find the Kitsilano Beach Swing (we couldn’t find it), and you can feel like you’re in Hawaii."

"Known to locals as Kits or Kits Beach, Kitsilano Beach is where you will find a lot of residents in the summertime. There’s ample park space around the beach for picnics, plus volleyball nets and Kitsilano Pool. The 137m (450ft) outdoor pool is Vancouver’s only saltwater swimming pool, open from mid-May to mid-September."

"Kitsilano Beach is one of Vancouver's favorite summertime hangouts. The wide, sandy expanse attracts buff Frisbee tossers, giggling volleyball players and those who just like to preen while catching the rays. The ocean is fine for a dip."

"Tucked away from the hustle bustle of city life the Spanish Banks Beach is one of the quietest beaches in Vancouver and the best place to take a stroll and if you are visiting Vancouver with your beloved this is your escape from the world. The name ‘Spanish Banks’ honours the time when Spanish and English met on the shores back in 1792 and that adds a historical touch to this place. If you know optimal tidal conditions well, this beach is the best place for skimming."

"Located on Northwest Marine Drive about 8 km west of downtown Vancouver, Spanish Banks is possibly the most beautiful sandy beaches in the area. The beach is sandwiched between Locarno Beach and the University of BC and a cycling/walking trail connects them. It has three distinct areas: east, west and extension."

"Located west of Kitsilano, Jericho Beach is well liked by swimmers and sailors. The beach’s east side caters to beachgoers, while its west side is for sailboats and windsurfers. Besides swimming, picnicking and enjoying the Vancouver views, there are a lot of fun recreational activities to enjoy at Jericho Beach, including soccer, volleyball, tennis and baseball."

"Home to the Jericho Sailing Centre a great spot for a cheap lunch with an amazing view —and Jericho Park, this beautiful beach is ideal for sailing, walking and biking along the park's pathways, and playing tennis. It's the perfect place for a sunset stroll. Jericho Beach is also the venue for July's annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival."

"Located just west of Kitsilano, Jericho Beach is a well-used sandy beach and grassy park in Vancouver. It's a great place for a picnic overlooking the water and watching sail boats in the waters of English Bay from the local Sailing Centre. The beach is named after Jeremiah Rogers who ran a logging camp… read more »"

"168 Pender St E, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1T3 Canada+1 604-979-8368[email protected]https://www.chinatownstorytellingcentre.org/. The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is a community space that shares the past stories of the pioneers who built the railways connecting Western to Eastern Canada, volunteered to fight in World War II, and built a vibrant Chinatown for all communities to enjoy. These stories illuminate where we came from, who we are, and where we are headed as a multicultural society."

"Originally from Chilliwack, Jo’s recently expanded to Vancouver, and has become a go-to deli option in the neighbourhood. Sure, you can grab a few groceries, but we’re looking forward to some phenomenal sandwiches for a trip to the park. When: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 7:00 pMWhere: 2505 Alma Street"

"Normally, staff meal for us is a shared time where we sit down as a family before service and eat something together. Usually, ​one of us cooks something homey for"