The food was absolutely AMAZING -- seriously, so, so good! Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully prepared. The service was just as impressive. Annie was our server, and she was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our entire visit. She made us feel so welcome and took great care of us. I ordered the lavender mimosa (which was perfectly balanced and refreshing) along with the Charlie Bowl, and both were outstanding. Everything from the presentation to the taste exceeded expectations. So happy we found this beautiful and delicious place to eat!! You have to try it!

Amazing!!! Outstanding service, maple bacon that is out of this world, cornbread!...the same…read more Jam...homemade and delicious. Coffee...Island roasted and devine! Only problem is that I cannot believe it took me this long to go in for breakfast...I live just up the street and around the corner :) What a gem for Lower Lonsdale.

Last visit was disappointing due to there being cilantro in my food and me being a cilantro hater;…read morethis place has totally redeemed itself now. Back to being a 5 star establishment (imho). We ordered the following: Chicken n Waffles Salmon Gravlax Bagel Mushroom Toast Iced Guava Matcha Latte We ordered Chicken n Waffles before on one of our previous visits. I don't remember it being such a huge dish. My memory is possibly a bit shaky, or else it's gotten bigger from before. Either way, the Chicken n Waffles was an impressive serving size. There were leftovers and it's going to be someone's lunch again for at least one more meal if not two! The poached eggs on both the Salmon Gravlax Bagel and the Mushroom Toast were perfectly done. Loved how soft and runny the yolk was. Flavors and texture in both dishes were on point. I could definitely taste the truffle oil in the Mushroom Toast and loved the crispiness of the Enoki Mushroom Tempura. I'm usually not a fan of Enoki Mushrooms but I quite enjoyed them being served as tempura. Also loved the Iced Guava Matcha Latte. I could taste both the Guava and the Matcha flavors. Neither flavor was so overwhelming that it took away from the other flavor. An absolutely delightful meal and I will continue to look forward to coming here again and again! Their desserts are also gorgeous looking. I've never gotten around to buying one yet but I promise myself I will buy one to bring home one day. Usually too stuffed from lunch at this place to sit there and eat a dessert after the lunch, so bringing dessert home seems to make more sense.

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!!!

A bit hard to find, as we were looking for a larger sign. However they have a very artsy sign that…read morecan be missed. Its a very small spot, worth the wait if there is one (holds about 25ppl max). The vibe is japanese/asian/french type of food in our opinion. Everything we ordered was great, stuffed meatballs, truffle omelet, grilled cheese sloppy Joe, bone marrow omelet and 2 drinks total of about $140 without tip. We drove 30 minutes to get here and was worth it. Not familiar with the area we parked in a garage near the building which was $5/hour (made for the restaurant above). So find street paid parking.

Took myself out on a solo date and got curious to try Loam Bistro's pistachio French toast. It…read moreseems they've since replaced the original version (with pistachio crème and ice cream) with a seasonal pistachio strawberry French toast ($21). I also got an Americano ($4.50), which tasted alright. Having a tangier fruit like strawberry provided a nice contrast to the sweetness of the French toast. However, I found the pistachio sauce to be quite weak and milky, so I'd suggest making it more pistachio-forward. This is especially noticeable since they use milk bread rather than a richer option like brioche, which left the overall dish lacking the flavour punch I was hoping for. That said, I found their food and drink options more unique compared to a standard brunch menu, so I'd be interested in returning with a bigger group to try more items. Their Thai chocolate and pistachio latte sound especially interesting!

Firstly, the use of the waitlist was perfect. We got there and waited a couple minutes before being…read moresat at a table versus the bar. I have short legs and the bar seats have my legs dangling. (They offered the bar immediately when we came in). Secondly, Ash was our server and she has a remarkable presence, very personable and her kindness shows through. I'd return just to see her. The food was also a hit, I had the Gold (rush?) Poutine with Berkshire Pork and truffle. This bowl was hefty and I'm kinda ashamed I ate every bite but it was so delicious. There was care and attention as they made this bowl because I was able to have topping on every bite. There were cheese curds on the bottom which had pull even at the end of the meal! The Brown butter hollandaise paired well with the truffle. And the pork was crispy and plentiful. The fries are so good and perfect vehicle for all the quality toppings. My spouse had the Gold standard waffle with bacon lardon and raved about the taste and texture of the waffle. Yep, we will be back!

The Eggs Florentine…read more The construction of this classic egg dish in regards to the ingredients is spot on. Each individual ingredient paired with the rest is not only creative but culinarily harmonious. Imagine....a perfectly toasted crisp butter croissant with a thinly covered sliver of Tomato Jam, a delicate spread of smashed avocado and perfectly seasoned steamed Spinach all topped with a medium poached egg taking a final bow for the encore before the feast. That would've been ideal. It's not how it was. There was an overload of Hollandaise and an excessive amount of Tomato Jam, which oddly enough tasted just like Strawberry Jam. So, with the cream of the Hollandaise and the sweetness of the Jam, and it all being way too much..... I could not taste the spinach, nor the avocado, and nor the yolk, which was such a pity because those are all incredible flavours in their own right. Sadly, the amount of Jam and Sauce macheted its way through more than half the flavour profile this dish could've had. It just ended up having a very clear dominating taste of the sweet Jam and the cream of the Hollandaise. That's what it was reduced down to unfortunately for this dish. Also, it was ordered medium poached but served soft. The Service nonetheless was great. Friendly hostess and my server Hayleigh was wonderful and executed her job with ease and high standard.

What an adorable out of the way spot. It is small but I was charmed by the young waiter and…read morewaitress (obviously family run). The soup of the day was Cream of Mushroom (my fave) and it tasted good but it was under seasoned. The star of the meal was the Short rib baguette, meat was tender with mushrooms and onions in a luscious Demi glacé. The side salad was fresh and dressed in a punchy mustard vinaigrette. I will definitely return with friends.

Finally made it to try Tour de Feast. Not busy on a Friday for brunch. There's three parking spots…read morein the back. Weird that you can make reservations online for dinner but not for brunch/lunch. - Americano ($4.50) and cappuccino ($5.50) - both drinks tasted watered down - Cassoulet ($20.00) - cheesy, navy beans didn't have much flavour. Crispy bacon, good soft poach on the eggs, tiny portion of sausage - Smoked salmon breakfast ($21.00) - potatoes were bland. Smoked salmon with avocado mousse and capers always a classic combo - Mushroom & swiss omelette ($16.00) with smoked bacon ($5.50) - Full French ($18.00)

Great food, staff and ambience. I had burned end poutine it did not disappoint. Would highly…read morerecommend this place for breakfast/brunch. Back again the next morning. This time I had Paella Del Patron and it was just as good. The waitresses were very accommodating and on top of everything. Coming from Portland it's a a welcoming change. One waitress even had great suggestions of places to visit and restaurants to try.

Yum!!! We were originally going to eat at the place next door but to our luck it was closed and we…read moredecided to eat at the bistro. I'm SO glad. We had coffee (they only offer drip) and I had the Paella del Patron. It tasted so authentic and what a unique breakfast item. It had chorizo, chicken, and an egg. The rice was perfectly soft and creamy. It had a little too many peas for my liking but none the less, was probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. So glad we got the chance to try it. The service staff was super friendly and attentive. The ambiance is chill. Just a casual breakfast spot with delicious food.

Great food, nice little neighborhood joint. The bartender seemed to know everyone who came in.read more

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.

Nemesis Coffee, always interesting popping in a different location. LoLo location is steps away…read morefrom a gorgeous view of DT Vancouver. Best to leave your car and transit here as any sunny day or weekends will be packed. Their laminated pastries are consistent.

Ambiance: 4/5 Food: 4.5/5…read moreService: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 My friend was visiting from outside of town and we were exploring the Lonsdale area so decided to grab a treat here! We went on a Friday morning and the cafe was nearly full so we got the last 2 seats at the bar. She got a sandwich and I got a London fog and cinnamon knot. Her sandwich was tasty but quite pricy. Same with my items - they're all definitely on the pricier side. The knot I had was good but I wish it had a stronger cardamom taste to it instead of just cinnamon. The space is gorgeous but is always pretty busy and the staff are super kind! I would come back and try some other items.

The Cliff House is nestled inside the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. We visited this park at the…read moreperfect time as the entire park was decorated with a Valentines Day theme of canyon lights throughout the park. After braving the cliff walk, the Cliff House was a perfect way to end my time at Capilano. We were a bit skeptical about attraction food, but this restaurant is exceptionally better than anything you would get at any theme park, except of course downtown Disney. We had a Caesar salad, chicken wings, and a house burger to share exactly what we needed after an extremely cold walk through the canyon. Our server was attentive, and the cabin style ambience was a nice touch, but overall was a bit pricey for this type of establishment, but the time we had on the canyon was memorable and 100% worth it. 3.5 stars for restaurant and 5.0 stars for the canyon experience.

This is a great option for food if you're visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge. There are…read moreindoor and outdoor seating options, but if it's nice outside, you should definitely opt for outdoors so you can really take in the natural surroundings. It was not crowded when we visited on a weekday afternoon, and given that there was not a full house, the service surprisingly slow. It took a while to order and I could not get a water refilled until I grabbed a wait staff an hour later. However, the food was also surprisingly good. There were a lot of options to choose from, including kids meals. We got the Steelhead fish, House burger and the standard kids meals. All of the food was delicious and plated well. Given that you're inside the park, it's not overly pricey, but probably the best choice available.

The rain was relentless, but I'm so glad I braved it for the Bad Dog Bread run. There's nothing…read morequite like peeling off damp clothes, diving into a warm blanket, and finally biting into that cranberry walnut sourdough. With a bit of butter and a hot cup of milk, the chill from the walk just melted away. Getting my clothes drenched in the rain was a small price to pay for such a perfect moment.

Amazing bread and baked goods! Would highly recommend!…read more Note: Borodinsky bread is only made on Friday's!