Top Five: Vancouver Brunch Spots

1325 Burrard Street (West End)
Just a stone’s throw away from us is Maxine’s Café & Bar, offering an expansive brunch menu seven days a week. While there’s everything from breakfast sandwiches to a tiramisu croissant French toast on offer, do take advantage of their slate of brunch-y cocktails such the Maximosa with sparkling wine, grapefruit juice and maraschino foam.

988 Davie Street (West End)
With a name like “Yolks“, you probably figured out that this place is all about the breakfast! Originally just a food truck, they have just opened their third brick-and-mortar location on Davie Street, just a short walk from The Burrard. Yolks serves up eggy goodness every day, along with their legendary truffle-lemon potatoes. The galaxy of bennies are all dynamite, and we also recommend their classic breakfast, which is a delicious choose-your-own-adventure type of affair.

80 Richards Street (Downtown)
One of Vancouver’s top spots for breakfast, Café Medina‘s line-up has been as legendary as the menu. Plan ahead to make a reservation, but if you missed that window and are walking in, arrive early to get your name on the list, or ask to sit at the bar, which is often a lot quicker. Once you’re in, you’ll find creative breakfast dishes with a Moroccan twist, along with the city’s best Liege-style waffles.

508 Davie Street (Yaletown)
Nuba is always the top of our list for a delicious casual lunch; the kind that satisfies everyone in the group with its vegan-friendly options, and bold, Middle-Eastern flavours. And its weekend brunch makes us love Nuba even more! The short-and-sweet menu includes eggy offerings like a rich Shakshuka, along with a decadent date beignet with tahini caramel.

2525 Main Street (Mount Pleasant)
Yes, there are tamales, but the adorable Tamaly Shop at Main and Broadway also offers a full menu of Mexican breakfast and brunch items every day starting at 9 am. In a bright and lively room, expect to hear lots of Spanish as you tuck into your chilaquiles, huevos divorciados, or molletes deluxe washed down with a traditional cafe de olla. Browse the grocery section for imported Mexican snacks and candies to keep the vibe going all day.