We were going to go to a usual lunch spot of ours, but I've had my eye on Burgoo for a while. Here we go.... Walking into a rustic and cozy eatery while a friendly smile from a far welcomes us with every step handing us a menu and seating us in the cutest little booth right by the window overlooking charming Burrard street. I fell in love with the menu right away because it has all my favourite comfort foods. Take a look at the menu....you'll see.... We got the Soup & Salad combo (Mushroom Medley and FAB salad). .........The soup was everything a Mushroom Medley should be. Perfect proportions, spectacular seasoning and spot on temperature. (Yes, I've been served luke-warm soup before. It was not pretty.) The FAB salad. It was well....Fab. Every single ingredient was fresh. Every single one, and topped with red onion. Not adding red onion into a salad is like.....not adding basil to your pasta sauce. They got every detail covered. The Sandwich & Salad (Tasty Chicken Sandwich with FAB salad.) ...........The Chicken Sandwich was the best I've ever had. Just try it. You'll see. The FAB salad....well...we already covered that cutie. The service was warm, friendly, attentive and professional. With this place, aside from their kickass food, what really impressed me was their attention and care to detail. To the point where, when I asked for ice water....the glass was spotless, the water filled not too full and not lacking topped with a Fresh Cut Lemon Wedge. Obviously you have the tasty food, Quality service, and Clean Establishment that render a restaurant as great, but in my book, it's the little things that hoist it up to Excellent. And that is exactly what this place was. Excellent. read more

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Hit the spot. I was looking for something not too heavy but sustaining and this soup and salad combo fit the bill. Nice weeknight ambiance. Friendly service and tasty meal. read more

Burgoo Bistro - Lobster Bisque and kale Ceasar salad with house wine - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wanted to try it all. We shared a couple of dishes because the entire menu was filled with mouthwatering options. The butternut squash soup was a delicious special. They also accommodated some dietary supplemental requests. The staff were helpful, kind and attentive. Would absolutely return. read more

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Comfort food at its best - Burgoo Bistro delivers! The menu is best described as eclectic, a little Polish/Czech, a little bit Southern, Indian and French just to hit the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. Whatever the theme is they do it right. I ordered the pierogi as an appetizer and the vegetable burgoo for my entree. Both were delicious and filling. Don't forget to tour the drink menu - mocktails especially. There's too many enticing things to try so I'm definitely coming back p.s. great music too! read more

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It was a cold rainy day in Vancouver, perfect for comfort food at Burgoo! It was an impromptu decision on a Friday night but we luckily got a place for 4 people at their Burrard location and were seated immediately. Considering the weather, we had to get their French onion soup which was perfect! It was cheesy, gooey, and comforting. I decided to try their Jambalaya which came with creole rice, chicken, prawns, tomato, and smoked sausage. It was SO good! I think this is going to be my new go-to dish at Burgoo. It was also very comforting and had a lot of flavour. The portion size was so big I couldn't finish it and ate it over two meals. I also decided to try a new drink and got their Polar Bear which had peppermint schnapps, baileys, and hot chocolate. To be honest, wasn't the biggest fan.. I usually like sweeter drinks and this was not that. My friends liked it though! read more

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Came by for their BOGO appies for happy hour. Tried out the meatballs, chicken kaarage, shrimp and perogies. For the price coming out to about $6-7 a dish, they were definitely worth it! Each item was packed full of flavour and good value too! read more

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Super close to St. Paul's hospital so my friend actually checked into the ER and then we went here to eat while waiting. I always love the lobster bisque but this time, I decided to try the chicken corn soup. It was good, but I regretted not getting the lobster bisque. The soup and sandwich combo is awesome but this time I got soup with salad. Salad was surprisingly good! The pierogies were surprisingly delicious! Lots of chorizo with it. I would definitely order these again. read more

Burgoo Bistro - Perogies - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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They are on the expensive side but the ambience was nice. I was disappointed in my burgoo because it was too spicy even though the description does not mention any spiciness. They were nice and comped me that dish, but I was just a little disappointed. My daughter loved her sandwich though. read more

We went to Burgoo for our first meal in Vancouver as it was literally across the street from our hotel. It was happy hour when we visited for a really late lunch around 4pm. What a gem of a place! They don't do a particular kind of cuisine, rather they market their food as comfort food. We ordered two apps off the happy hour menu and a soup and salad combo off the main course and our sleep-starved souls definitely felt comforted after the exhaustion of airports and international travel. The chicken karaage was unusually delightful and the best of the three dishes we ordered. The garlic shrimp was also flavorful, and I loved the caramelized garlic cloves, but can imagine some who will be turned off by so much of garlic. I was a little disappointed by the lobster bisque which felt overly watered down and lacking in flavor. Loved the side of fab salad though - very refreshing and perfectly balanced flavors, I must say. Overall, Burgoo served as a great start to our Vancouver trip with good food, cosy interiors, and warm service, though a tad too slow (there was only one person managing the whole place when we entered). read more

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Cool spot Great for large groups Walkable location Food was incredibly flavorful Wait staff friendly and attentive read more

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Cozy place. Good portions to share or selfishly not share because it's so good. Wait staff knowledgeable about every offering. Everything was great, well prepared, fresh, just a lovely experience overall. read more

I had really high expectations, given the positive reviews, but felt like this was just okay. To be clear, it wasn't bad but was just mediocre. When I walked in, there was no one at the hostess stand and it took a couple minutes to get seated even though the restaurant was mostly empty. After getting seated, service continued to be slow despite an empty restaurant. I ordered biscuits and a soup/ salad. The herbed butter that came with the biscuits was delicious. Soup and salad were pretty good. Nice little place, just needs to be more attentive. read more

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Service at Burgoo is excellent. Our service, Angela Zhou, was attentive and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. Her appetizer recommendations were spot on. We had Tomato Bocconcini Bites, After School Snack, Garlic Shrimp and Dickey's Dumplings were delicious! As a main course, we had Jambalaya, Lobster Bisque and Mac&Cheese with pulled port. The Mac & Cheese was cooked to perfection. read more

Met up with a friend on Dec 21st here for a lunch. This was smaller than Main St, but the same cozy atmosphere for a comfort food. It was freezing cold that day. We ordered After School Special ($19.50) and French Onion Soup ($14.50). I was so impressed by the taste of both grilled cheese and tomato soup. Crunchy bread and so much stretch in cheese! Besides it was a good cheese NOT Kraft cheddar! Tomato soup was so flavourful! Even my friend liked the grilled cheese, it was excellent! Couldn't say much on French onion soup. Buddy said it was salty so she couldn't finish it. Food was on the pricy side for sure. I seriously enjoyed my food it was quite a surprise. I was little puzzled of construction of kitchen and washroom thinking washroom was way back against the wall. Food didn't take long to come out. read more

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I love this cute and cozy little spot. The hosts and servers are always friendly and welcoming and the menu is warm and comforting, full of classic comfort food favourites. During the colder months I always try to think of restaurants that have the best soups, and this one tops my list for classic comfort food style soups. They even gave little grilled cheese fingers to dip in tomato soup. The French onion soup is also one of the best I've had and I know so many people that love it that it's practically iconic at this point. Today I finally tried the Yummy Carrot soup and it was as amazing as it sounded! They have lots of other great things besides their soups,, like sandwiches and standard comfort foods like Mac and cheese, pasta etc. and of course the biscuits are some of the best in town too. This is my very favourite go to spot for rainy autumn evenings and cozy winter nights read more

Burgoo Bistro - Guacamole - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Food was delicious. Friendly service. Good prices. The vegetarian burgoo was excellent and I would highly recommend for both vegetarian and non-vegitarian alike. Warning...go hungry! read more

Grilled cheese is to die for. We did pick up instead of eating in but they were nice and helpful for pick up. read more

Mac and cheese was decent, needed more seasoning or a sharper cheese added to it. The grilled cheeses were tasty. The crispy cheese added a nice crunch on top of the bread. I'd opt for the chorizo add on, as it gave the dish the needed protein and flavour. The tomato soup was personally not a fan of. It was too tangy for my liking. However the creamy soup was delicious! Dipping the sandwich in the corn soup elevated it. Service was quick and friendly, and the ambiance was warm with an all wood setting and warm lighting. read more

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Great food, great service and nice place. We had French onion soup-epic. Lobster bisque, mushroom soup- all great. FAB salad was fresh and yummy. Garlic shrimp app was tasty. read more

Grumble. I really, really want to be able to give Burgoo four or five stars, but I can't until their chefs learn to be grownups about primary flavours. I'll explain: today it occurred to me as I was about to walk past that I couldn't remember why it had been a few years since I ate at Burgoo, so I stopped in for lunch. Ordered the dijon chicken (side of biscuits) to eat there on site, as well as a jambalaya to take home to my husband. The biscuits were good, and came with herbed butter just the right texture for easy spreading (but didn't Burgoo used to have amazing cheese-chive biscuits? I think they did...). The dijon chicken was beautifully plated, and had all the makings of a real winner: a good amount of high-quality chicken, good mushrooms and properly-not-overcooked peas and turnips (maybe rutabagas?), and plenty of dijon sauce, with a nice puff-pastry crown on the side. Sort of deconstructed chicken pot pie. But it was massively oversalted. It was just way, way too salty, far beyond the bounds of personal taste for a bit more or a bit less salt. It was difficult to taste flavours other than SALLLTTTTT!!!!!! That turned what had sounded and looked quite appealing into a disappointment. Got the chocolate-banana bread pudding for dessert. Desserts are usually meant to be sweet, and again, there'll always be variance in personal preferences, but this was massively too sweet. Far too much sugar. It was difficult to discern any flavour other than SWEEEEEEET!!!!!. Back home, hubz--who had been looking forward to the jambalaya, and unprompted by me, had the same reaction as I did to the chicken: OMG WAY TOO MUCH SALT. Somebody please remind the chefs they aren't cooking for toddlers with undeveloped palates. Adults don't need (or want) to be whacked over the head with SALTY or SWEET; it's a damn shame to vandalise dishes by drowning out the flavour of high-quality ingredients like this. (Oh yeah...that's why I hadn't been in awhile!) read more

My partner and I just love Burgoo. Sometimes you just need comfort food, and that is exactly what Burgoo does best. My go-to is always the French Onion Soup, my partner always gets the Mac & Cheese. We have been here several times & it has always been top notch. I'd also recommend the dark & stormy, they do it well here! Pretty small place with cozy booth tables & dim lights, we haven't needed to make a reservation but we do just in case. Music can get a tad loud. They accommodated my peanut allergy very well & the staff were very kind. read more

Burgoo Bistro - French Onion Soup with a Dark n' Stormy. - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nooooo!! I really wanted to continue to come back to Burgoo. But they really lost it on the quality and got hit with shrinkflation. We came back after a couple months of being away and ordered the same thing (after school special). The tomato soup was watered down and the bowl itself was half the size of the normal ones. Instead, they give you some chips to make the platter feel bigger. I got myself some wings and a side of caesar salad. I think the caesar itself was $7 or $8 for a super small bowl. I understand that it's a side salad, but for that price, I would expect a little more. Ah well, gotta learn how to make the tomato soup and grilled cheese at home now... read more

Cheese Grillers Bikini style & Crab Bisque. BEST grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. Chris was the most amazing server ever, full of energy and had great recommendations. Definitely will be going back to try the Pulled pork Mac n' Cheese. read more

Burgoo Bistro - Bikini Grilled Cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It was my first time going to Burgoo on Burrard St. Across from St. Paul's hospital. Went to burgoo with a friend. I had the French Onion soup. It was really good. Liked the cheese on top. But it was very hot so have to be careful not to burn your mouth. And it wasn't bad price wise either. I would recommend trying this restaurant. Carl B, Vancouver BC read more

The food and service was incredible! I think we found a new favorite in North Vancouver for comfort food. We had the elote (corn), Mac-n-cheese, biscuits and nachos. Everything was SUPER tasty and tasted as good as it looked in the photos. Our server was very upbeat and made our visit that much more worthwhile. It was just around the corner from our hotel (Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier) so an easy walk. We will definitely come back on our next Vancouver visit. Need to try some cocktails from the bar next time! Enjoyed the relaxed and rustic atmosphere. read more

Burgoo Bistro - Elote (corn on the cob w/white cheese sprinkled on top) - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The service was terrific and I cannot put in to words how wonderful our food was. All I can say is, if I were to open a restaurant, I would do whatever it takes to steal the chef away from here. If you like homemade beef burgundy, French open soup, grilled cheese sandwich and Irish coffee, get yourself in to Burgos Bistro. read more

Worst food I have ever had, the grilled cheese and soup special was cold. The soup tasted like marinara sauce and the grilled cheese was hard as a rock and cold. Waiter even took our started chips and dip away prior to us being finished just grabbed and walked away never came back till the bill came. Would not recommend this place read more

Burgoo Bistro - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We were on foot and found this place close to our hotel. The reviews looked good so we gave it a try. The food and especially the service was great but over-priced. Two glasses of basic wine, a basket of biscuits, and two bowls of French onion soup was over $50 with a tip. Too much for a light dinner. It was in Canadain dollars so maybe it wasn't that bad after all. Our server, Maria, was great. She grew up in the same part of San Francisco as Corina so they had a little chat. If we go back I hope she serves us again. We were here in late February 2020 read more

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Burgoo is a pretty dang awesome place to stop by for comfort food. Nothing better to drop by here when you have a craving for warm food that just hits the spot. Setting and ambiance are almost perfect for what they're trying to convey. Love having booths to sit in and just relax. Lighting is dim but visible and makes it for a nice night out location. The beef bourguignon and biscuits are among my favourites. Their biscuits are so warm and filling. Always hot and toasty, and a delight to have with butter. The bourgnignon is great. The beef is prepared just right and the medley of veggies that come along with it make it a great meal to have on a cold night. Can't go wrong with Burgoo in almost any situation. With food that always hits the spot and a great ambiance, it's has something for everyone. read more

Burgoo Bistro - Beef Bourgnignon - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you want comfort food, Burgoo Bistro is your spot. On our last night in Vancouver - our group of 5 was just oh so tired. We had spent the week prior at a work conference, and then a weekend of eating our way thru Van City. The group of us wanted rest and comfort - enter Burgoo Bistro. We ordered take out to enjoy in the rooftop lounge of our neighboring hotel. The group of us all got the same thing - the after school special which is...you guessed it... grilled cheese and tomato soup. They have some fancy grilled cheese options, but we went with the classic. The Gooey Cheese Griller has Mozzarella, Gruyere, Emmental and white Cheddar - as a girl who loves cheese, this hit the spot. It is served on a baguette and VERY LARGE. I shared my sandwich with Blue A and neither of us finished our halves. I also ordered a kale Caesar, because i felt I needed some green in my life. While we did order takeout, I was one of the lucky ones who got to go pick up said food. WOW the restaurant itself is super cozy, and screams "eat here for a happy belly". read more

Burgoo Bistro - Grilled cheese was epic - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Excellent from top to bottom. Staff were A+ starting with the hostess then the server. The atmosphere was a bit country kitchen. The location felt welcoming and relaxed. This is an eclectic mix of comfort food from around the world - it is subtitle but once you really read the menu it will become clear. Probably the best Cuban sandwich I have ever had. My wife enjoyed the Straight Up tomato soup. Both were served with a side salad of fresh greens. The Burgoo biscuits can't be missed. It was the perfect end to a long and warm day in the city. read more

I'm so sad to report that my at one time worth every penny $30 grilled cheese and tomato soup has been reduced to half a notch up from Tim Hortons. There so was completely unseasoned, watery, and lacking it's usual perfect kick of spice. The sandwich was considerably smaller, completely lacking of all the beautiful lovingly grilled in a bucket of butter golden brown bread, the barely browned bread seemed almost as if it came out of the microwave and was totally ABSENT of the crispy Carmelized cheese wafer that formed from the generously stuffed excess cheese mthat spilled out on the grill during the cooking process. This meal used to take easily at least 30 minutes from the time it was ordered to be in your hand. This complete rip off fraud of a meal was put in less than ten. So disappointed, really annoyed that I ordered another bowl of soup on top of the after school special, as aside from dipping my lacklustre sandwich into the flavourless bowl of disappointment, it was inedible. Service was excellent! The girl behind the car was beautiful, friendly and attentive. I'm sure if I didn't take it home, and I had brought the issues to her attention that she'd have taken care of us. read more

Came here on a Friday evening and it was packed but I was seated right away and the food came out within 15 mins after ordering. Ordered the gooey cheese grillers sandwich with the crab bisque soup for $18.50 as part as their After School Special. The sandwich contained melted mozzarella, gruyere, emmenthal and white cheddar on a house baguette The bread was well toasted with a nice char. The cheese was crunchy and crispy and the blend of the four different cheese was sublime read more

Burgoo Bistro - Gooey cheese grillers with crab bisque - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A smaller unassuming place with good service and an interesting menu. We went in after a very long day of travel and we were warmly welcomed by the hostess and promptly seated. Since our body clocks were 3 hours ahead we decided on splitting a sandwich. (Good choice since the sandwiches are big.) We opted for the Tasty Chicken sandwich; perfectly toasted roll with a great blend of flavors. My wife is not crazy about Brie but said the flavor in this sandwich was great. The onion jam was good and not overpowering. The addition of the apple was a nice touch. We liked it so much we went back the next day for Happy Hour and enjoyed the chips and dip and the pierogi. read more

Located at The Burrard Inn Hotel, this is another successful location of the Burgoo chain. They definitely maintained their cozy comfort food vibe. We have been to this location a few times as it is just a block away from Davie Village, which is in desperate need of good dinner spots. Burgoo definitely filled that void. I had the Beef Bourguignon with red wine braised beef, caramelized pearl onions, carrots, and a LOT mushrooms! The portion looks deceivingly small but it will fill you up. Try this dish with the Burgoo Biscuit to soak up all that delicious sauce! To complete their comfort food theme, they also have an extensive mead and beer means! read more

Service was awesome , great server the night we went but the onion soup we ordered and sandwich felt short! Onion soup 's broth wasnt very tasty .. too much bread and mozzarella cheese on top wasn't really suited for onion soup like gruyère or other cheese would. Same goes for sandwich we ordered, kinda tasteless . We ll have to give them another shot and try something different on their menu read more

Burgoo is the comfort food destination par excellence, and a recent cold snap in the weather made a visit all the more necessary. Our group of 8 was seated promptly by a very friendly server, and our drink orders were taken and filled quickly, however it took over an hour to receive our food. I'm not sure whether the hang up was due to the size of our crew, but the wait seemed excessive and without any forewarning. Thankfully we weren't in a hurry, but for groups that are, be aware... I went with the "After School Special," choosing the classic tomato soup and grilled cheese--a rich and indulgent umami flavor bomb. The grilled cheese is more of what I would call a toasted cheese (less melted gooeyness, more crunchy cheese bits) and the tomato soup was a bit on the sweet side for my palate, but the pleasure of dipping the sandwich into soup cannot be beat. The After School clocks in at $18, which again is a bit hard for my soul-on-a-budget to feel at peace about, but the portions are huge and could definitely be shared. read more

Burgoo Bistro - The after school special (tomato soup and grilled cheese) - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cold weather made tomato soup paired with a grilled cheese sound like THE perfect combo. The reviews and pictures made Burgoo look like the perfect destination - and it was! Their tomato soup was tasty but the grilled cheese is to die for. It has so much yummy gooey cheese with perfectly buttered bread. As I'm typing this I am missing this sandwich, it's that good. My boyfriend got the chicken pot pie which was equally comforting and delicious. He also got biscuits, which of everything we tried just wasn't on par. Come and enjoy the sandwich and soup combo! I wish Burgoo was closer to try some other menu options. read more

Burgoo Bistro - Tomato soup and grilled cheese - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Ate here three times while staying across the street for a week, amazing food, great staff, and great ambience - - especially at night!

Had a very nice lunch today at Burgoo! I opted for the after school combo, which is your own pick of any soup and sandwich on the menu. The chicken sandwich was delicious--apple and bacon and chicken is such a good classic combo! And the crab bisque really warmed me up in the rainy winter weather. It didn't seem like a large lunch but it kept me full for the entire afternoon. The decor at the restaurant was warm and rustic, and service was quite attentive. One of my best lunch experiences for sure! read more

Burgoo Bistro - Crab bisque & chicken sandwich combo - Comfort Food Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia