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    Bigsby the Bakehouse

    4.0 (38 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Croque madame
    Melody W.

    Bigsby is a neighborhood meeting place nestled in the Mackenzie Heights area where it is pretty much busy most of the time. Menu is quite simple with different types of sandwiches, quiche, and soup. They also serve the sandwiches and soup with their bread made in store. I didn't get a chance to try their baked goods but I had a Croque Madame for lunch. I had a choice between asparagus or ham with melted cheese and a fried egg on top, went with the ham option for some extra salted goodness. The portion is quite generous, you get a nice size open-faced sandwich on their homemade bread, with a beautifully cooked sunny-sided up egg on top. The homemade chips (very yummy!) and the pickled carrot (delicious and I don't usually like carrots at all) was a nice touch to the meal. This is definitely a comfort food type of place and I am looking forward to try their quiche next. They do have a good choice of beverages (juices and pop) and coffee as well. The cucumber water was a nice touch. The service is great; you can definitely tell that most people who visit Bigsby live in the neighborhood and have been coming for a long time. You can also have your lunch on the bench outside too if the weather is nice. I would recommend trying Bigsby if you happen to be in the area. It's definitely a little bit out of the way but that's what makes these neighborhood places so charming. I must add that the cafe smells DELICIOUS, you walk in and are instantly greeted by the wonderful scent of bacon!!!

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    Sharon J.

    I'm a visiting American much like SUSAN and I also decided to try a friend's neighborhood restaurant and have lunch there. Upon entering, it was indeed a cute little place with a delightful menu (see pictures). Just about to order when Hark! What do my eyes spy? A sign that says "CHILI & CHEESE POT PIES"... well that did it for me! I get freedom of speech in my country, much like the great nation of Canada and at what cost? None! I am a privileged member who happened to be born into a society where I'm able to say what I want and believe what I want! And how does all this relate to the food here? Absolutely nothing, SUSAN. I enjoyed my lovely Croque Madame so much that I felt like I was in Paris again. I returned again WITH MY OWN FREE WILL to dine at this TRUMP FREE establishment! I ordered a grilled cheese that did not disappoint.. It tasted like home.. Sourdough that was like poetry straight from San Francisco. I will spread the word to my Canadian and American friends to visit this bakery restaurant when they are in Vancouver because everyone with a brain and a good sense of humor is welcome (and I associate with no other kind of friends). A happy day in the rainy pacific northwest!! What joy, to know that humor and good food extends to my northern neighbors. I am compelled to leave five stars but would have left ten. Sure wish I lived in this city so I can treat myself and my TRUMP FREE friends, SUSAN. Oh and you could do no wrong with the other items on the menu. I can attest to that as I steal a little bit from all my friends hehe

    Marin J.

    I was so tired, and very hungry. It had been a long day even though it was only around 2pm. I had missed lunch and was in that kind of weird zone between hungry numb and confused.... I wan't in the mood for baked goods (which is highly unusual for me) and needed some grounding goodness to refuel for round two of tourism duty. And there it was. The grilled cheese sandwich on the menu. Nice inviting slabs of fresh baked bread. Grilled to that caramel colored brown which would yield that satisfying crunch on first bite. I couldn't wait. But I had to, there was no seating available (a popular place). The cashier could see that I was at the precipice of reason and sensibility dulled by hunger and tourist fatigue and reassured me that she would come and find me when there was a table was available and that it would dovetail with the timing of my meal. After being reassured that I would not be left in the lurch. I sat outside on the bench and wondered....well I could perch my meal on my knees and eat here if need be. After all, it was quiet and the weather was excellent. But the cashier found me and a table and I enjoyed my comforting grilled cheese sandwich and the vibe. Which was local and filled with the burble of conversation.

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    These guys make the best poptarts in Vancouver!! Their sandwiches and sourdough bread are worth the price.

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    Great neighbourhood gem. Go for the citrus cake after a hearty sandwich. Soup selection is usually good too.

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