Vancouver brunch is up there with the very best in the world, which is hardly surprising when you consider what a great foodie pedigree this city has.
There are many things that the world disagrees on these days but brunch being one of the greatest meals of the week is not one of them. Who doesn’t love huge portions of food served with cocktails and sweets in the early morning?
With so many places to choose from it was hard to narrow it down, but these are the very best Vancouver brunch spots…
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1. Medina
Medina is a real mixed bag that offers something for everybody when it comes to brunch. They have Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, connoisseur-savvy coffee and sweet sustenance via the city’s best Belgian waffles.
Add in some really superb cocktails and a beautifully designed and buzzing room, and this place has it all.
2. Belgard Kitchen
A stunning oak panelled room that just oozes class as soon as you walk into it. They are known for a great selection of craft beers and a wholesome menu featuring some superbly precise cooking.
They have some spectacular brunch dishes on the menu, but you can’t go far wrong with either the burger or the steak and eggs. Both come out to the table looking like a work of art and tasting even better.
3. Jam Cafe
Jam Cafe is a proper all-day breakfast and lunch cafe that first opened in 2012 before adding a second venue in 2016 and a third in 2018.
The menu is inspired by recipes from the south, including house made cornbread, buttermilk biscuits and fried chicken. Along with great coffee and friendly service you will always be leaving this place with a big smile on your face.
4. OEB Breakfast Co
A wonderful place to start the day with a great meal and they now have outlets in Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
Their food is big, bright and vivacious and exactly what you want for brunch. Their French toast, waffles and eggs benedict are all among the best you’ll find in the city.
5. The Red Wagon
A simple diner-style venue where the focus is 100% on creating amazingly tasty and wholesome food. The sort of place you think about all week in terms of planning the one cheat meal you will have.
A menu packed full of brunch classics, but you’ll struggle to look beyond their classic pancake stack: a thing of pure beauty.
6. Tuc Craft Kitchen
Farm-to-table comfort food combined with seriously good cocktails and a world class wine list. The sort of place to come with a group of friends to really enjoy a weekend meal in style.
Their cooking features some classic brunch dishes but there’s also tons of other inventive and unique dishes that will capture your attention. A truly great Vancouver brunch option.
7. Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
A simple yet brilliant restaurant that has been offering vegan and vegetarian fare since back in 2012. Ruling out meat or animal products shouldn’t mean you miss out on a great brunch, and they deliver something special here.
Their artichoke tacos are a true pleasure and you’ll want to make sure you match up whatever you are eating with a delicious house cocktail.
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