Just had brunch here recently and I think it's one of the best brunches I've had in a long time. My…read morefriend and I decided to take a drive and I remembered Blvd Bistro was on my list of places to try for a while now. Traffic wasn't too bad, so we arrived in good time. We parked on a side street not too far away and noticed how friendly people were as we walked to the restaurant. Everyone said hello and smiled as we passed through. You certainly don't get that same experience in many other areas of the Lower Mainland. Because it was spur of the moment, we didn't have a reservation. We put our name down with the host and waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. The restaurant was a little noisy but not overwhelmingly so. We both had coffee, which was really good. I should've asked what kind of coffee they serve because it's not very often the regular drip coffee is this good. I was having a hard time deciding between the Blvd Blackstone Benny with maple bacon and the Smokey Brisket Benny. I ended up choosing the latter with a side of avocado and my friend had the Huevos Rancheros - he added a side of fried potatoes when he saw how good they looked on my plate. I took one bite of the brisket and I was instantly so glad I chose it. The meat was so tender and flavourful and I didn't even need my knife to cut it. It was phenomenal. My eggs were overcooked but immediately replaced with new eggs when I mentioned it to the server. The replacements were soft with perfectly runny yolks. She also brought extra hollandaise sauce. My friend's meal looked amazing, in fact I now have to come back just so I can have this dish. I wasn't able to finish my meal so I boxed it up to finish later. I will definitely come back here to try more of the menu items, especially when the coffee is this good. Makes me wish I lived closer!

The food here was amazing and very flavourful! It was sunny so we sat on the patio and it was…read morepretty nice. The food and drinks arrived to our table at a good amount of time although, it took a little bit for the server to come take our order or to re-fill our waters. Maybe it was because we were in the patio area but the server was very nice. The food itself was really good. I got the breakfast sandwich. The brioche bun was soft yet crispy and the flavours were nice. My friends got eggs benny. They said it was good although the egg was not runny, rather a soft jammy egg yolk. If you like a runny yolk, be sure to let the waiter know. On the table they have a hot sauce, and that was delicious. It was sweet and tangy and had a good amount of spice. Overall, it was good and I would come back again

Tap and barrel is pretty good! I really enjoyed the pesto…read morelinguine! The sauce is very creamy and pasta is al dente. The rancho rice bowl is good as well. It's full of flavour. The truffle waffles are good but the dip doesn't have too much of a truffle flavour. It was my friends birthday and they gave donuts and a sparkler as a surprise! The service and ambiance was nice. The server came by to refill our waters and checked in once in a while. There's also lots of TV so if there's a sporting match, the vibes here are great to watch and eat.

We visited Tap and Barrel brentwood to have lunch while watching World Cup game. I sometimes visit…read morethis location because we like their TV setup and bar design. It is a very comfortable place to watch game. We ordered a few beers, fries and chicken wings. Waffle fries were very crispy and decent. Chicken wing was coated by maple flavor topped with bacon bits. We really enjoyed sweet and savory combination. Bartender service was very friendly and good. I like lively atmosphere. Highly recommend if you like to have drinks , meals while watching game!

We stopped by this place before an appointment, and didn't have a reservation. It was during dinner…read moretime, and there was a lineup already; The host was kind enough to give us a table knowing we won't be staying long. We ordered some pan fried gyoza to start with, a cowboy salad with grill chicken, and a French dip sandwich to share. The food was freshly made, and portion was pretty good. I enjoyed the salad a lot c as it comes with a lot of proteins and fresh greens. The French dip was nicely done, exactly how I remembered from many years ago. Although the gyoza tasted just like store bought, with very chewy skin and not much meat inside. The restaurant is bar style, with many TVs hanging around. I would definitely come here again if there's a game going on. It's a great place to social and watch sports.

Had an IPA and a burger and it was great. Always love an onion ring in a burger. Bun was fresh.read more

Hidden gem alert in West Vancouver!…read more If you're in West Vancouver or chilling at Ambleside or John Lawson Park, you need to stop by Shah Cafe & Bar! Open daily from 8:30am-10pm, they're serving up delicious Western and Persian inspired eats and drinks that hit the spot. We tried: * Carrot juice with ice cream (tastes just like the ones in Iran!) * Banana shake - so creamy & refreshing * Chicken mushroom penne * Shah fries * And the Shah Burger... juicy patties + a crown of cheese = unreal Heads up: Lunch starts after 1pm -- plan accordingly! Tag your foodie crew and don't sleep on this West Van hidden gem! Shah Cafe & Bar 281 17th St, West Vancouver (just a block away from John Lawson Park) 8:30am-10pm Service 5/5 (depending on your server, they might have a slight language barrier) Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 5/5 (free 1-2 hour street parking available)

While everyone's flying out looking for food adventures, we found this cozy spot in West Vancouver…read more SHAH CAFE & BAR is located in the charming neighbourhood of Ambleside and Dunarave in West Vancouver. Its outdoor patio and upscale interior design make us want to slow down and enjoy nature. It's the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch or a laid-back dinner. What we ordered: * Shah Burger - A cheesy dream! Juicy beef patties stacked with mushrooms and melted cheese. So satisfying! * Steak Sandwich - A good comfort meal! Tender, flavourful steak smothered in mushroom sauce and cheese, served on crusty bread, with crispy fries. * Shah Fries - Not your average fries. Fries loaded with pepperoni and cheese. Seriously addictive. * Pistachio Milkshake - Creamy, nutty, and blended with real pistachios. You can taste the quality. * Hazelnut Milkshake - Smooth and rich, with a mellow nutty flavour that's just right. Both milkshakes are thick, refreshing, and the perfect way to end your meal. SHAH CAFE & BAR combines comfort and quality. It's the spot that feels like a treat but still feels like home. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: 5/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! (We highly recommend their milkshake.) Price: $30-$40 each person (lunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: Plenty of 2-hour parking is available in the neighbourhood. Tips: * can stroll the seawall (near John Lawson Park) before or after your meal. * serves a generous portion, so go hungry or plan to share. * is ideal for a date or a chill hangout with friends. Would I Return: Yes ‍

So we came back and my daughter ordered the Babka French Toast again. She didn't ask me to share it…read morewith her but simply made sure to stop eating after she had finished about half the dish. Much appreciated as this allowed me to order something different. I had The Classic which came with Eggs, mushroom & broccolini, potato rosti, baked beans, roasted tomato and housemade sourdough. We also ordered a Nutelle Hot Chocolate and Matcha Oat Latte. I loved The Classic. While I do enjoy trying new things all the time, I think I'm a Classic girl at heart. I often fight the urge to order the tried and true for the sake of trying new things, but I'm ever so happy on those occasions where I give in and order something more Classic. Baked beans and toast remind me of family trips to England. Havn't gone for one of those in years, but I do have some good memories of them. When they're on sale here, we sometimes like to buy cans of Heinz British style baked beans, and I sometimes make my own homemade version of baked beans to store in our freezer. I don't often see baked beans on brunch menus so this was a bit of a special occasion for me to be able to order something with baked beans for brunch. Personally, I would have preferred the beans to have been just a little bit softer. Nothing wrong with them. They were fully cooked but perhaps just a little bit firmer than I'd have liked. I prefer my beans very soft and I tend to be like that with a lot of foods in general. My hubby prefers his foods firmer, and I like my foods softer. It's a personal preference. Otherwise, I very much enjoyed this dish and am very likely to order it again sometime! Oh, the potato rosti in my dish was awesome as well. This meal was so filling though that I only ate one small corner of the potato rosti and then took the rest home to eat as I was very full already from everything else I had eaten from the plate.

Wow how did I miss this place which is just across from the Lonsdale Quay marketplace? Wonderful…read morebrunch spot with fantastic pastries and friendly staff. - Baked custard tart at Catch 122 - basically a giant Dan Tat. If you love Dan tats you got to get this. - all of the other pastries looked incredible and I will be back for sure to try them. - the mushroom toast is like Instagram worthy. It comes with this amazing fried I'm not sure what but it's great looking. Poached eggs too. - side of potatoes comes in a pan with aioli on top of each one. The aioli is fantastic. The potatoes crunchy and flavourful but not too fried at all. - ok the highlight for me is the KFC fusion Dutch baby. I've never heard of a dish like this before. The classic Dutch baby pancake with Korean ingredients - gochujang flavoured KFC, kimchi, veggies, an egg in the middle bibimbap style. The chicken is good although the sauce a bit uneven - some extra spicy hot spots. The ingredients come together really well and the Dutch baby is fantastic. I'll be coming back for sure!!!

Was in the area and noticed the statues of Elvis, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe who reminded my of…read morean old style diner. The interior was also decorated with a retro theme. They serve all day breakfast, but it was late in the day for me and decided to go the Patty Melt. For a small patty, the mean was fairly thick, but favor was there. The server was attentive checking on us and refilling water.

1960s themed diner on Broadway near Macdonald…read more Parking is available on the side streets. There are also metered spots in front. The place has a dated retro look, with vinyl seats and plenty of Elvis style stuff. Definitely a blast from the past. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. The deluxe burger is pretty juicy. Got juice all over my hands trying to eat the thing. I had the salad instead of fries, and it was pretty decent. This place also has quite a large all day breakfast menu. Didn't try, but worth mentioning. Good choice if one wants diner type food.

Wifey and I went here for brunch before her hair apt. Very small and quaint place, we were seated…read moreoutside as we had doggo with us. I ordered a waffle breakfast with bacon. Wifey ordered French toast. I also ordered perogies. Fairly standard breakfast fare. Nothing fancy. The waffles imo could be better.. they were kinda dry inside bit fluffy. Def crispy on outside but with the missing fluffiness inside it kinda detracted from the enjoyment of having waffles. Rest of the breakfast food was as said standard and decent. The one thing that did stand out was the home made perogies.. they were very delicious. Over all, decent place to get your breaky but i don't think I'd go out of my way again to visit.

Casual spot, pretty popular. A little pricey for what it is. The French toast was good, the…read morepotatoes were dry and the chorizo was not what we're used to, being from California (it was more like linguicia). Good lattes. Convenient breakfast spot. Service was fine.

This is my 3rd visit to Caffe Barney and, unfortunately, it didn't go so well. Food was just ok: we…read morehad the Barn Chicken Burger and Club Sandwich. I appreciated it was a grilled chicken and not deli meat in my sandwich, but it was too dry and could hardly taste the aioli. My friend did like her Chicken burger and said the meat was tender and juicy. I'm perplexed why her grilled chicken was tender and not mines? The worst part, when the server was cleaning our table, she spilled the small cup of vinegar all over me. She said sorry and would go to the kitchen to get a towel. I got off my seat to wick the vinegar away but saw our server stopped to talk to another server. I decide to head to the washroom to clean my self up and when I returned -still no towel. When the bill can, there was no compensation, so I paid without a tip as I was so mad. We can here for dinner as it was close to the Stanley Theatre. The crotch of my pants was damp, and I had to endure sitting in the theatre for 2.5 hours feeling uncomfortable with a "rosy smell" of vinegar. I spoke to the manager but felt he didn't help at all, except to get me a towel too. Maybe train your staff to be able to approach you when something goes wrong so you can address immediately. In my previous visits I enjoyed their Two Egg Breakfast for brunch and Nachos and Smash Burger for lunch. Food was good and service was fantastic. The prices have gone up and feel the service was not as good as it was before. I rather go to White Spot for their Club Sandwich (or Bin 4 Burger next door) which is better and cheaper. Sorry, you lost a customer this week. It's not a "café" but more bar at the front and sit down tables at the back. When there is a game on, the tv will be blasting and the crowd up front can be noisy so if you are seeking a quitter place with ambiance then it's not here.

Stopped in here for brunch with a friend. While it didn't seem too busy (it definitely picked up…read morelater) the service wasn't stellar. Our waitress walked by us several times without even acknowledging us while we tried to get her attention. But that being said the food was very good. The breakfast burrito was huge and it seemed like all the dishes were very big and filling. It's a cute little hole in the wall type place but overall while the food is good I would probably try somewhere else before returning.