Got a minute? Let me tell you about this charming Bed and Breakfast on N shore. It's just across…read morefrom the Capilano Suspension Tourist Trap but don't let that cloud your judgement. Before I start grab a complimentary port or scotch or sherry. Then let's take a tour. Ok. It will be short tour. They just have a few rooms. But first well stop at the little side kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soda and water. For a charge they also have wine and beer available. This is also where you hang your key when you leave the house so they know who is here. We got the Under the Apple Tree Room which was spacious and nicely decorated. It even had its own private yard. Also has gas fireplace, jacuzzi style tub and stand up shower. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch. If you get tired of your room you can also enjoy sitting outside on a deck or the living room. We really enjoyed relaxing on the couch back in our room in front of the fire place. Morning came a bit too soon. Was hard to get up out of the super comfortable down blankets on the King bed. The breakfast was ready though and included three delicious courses. Polenta with almonds, banana kirsch, and smoked salmon with poached egg on toasted croissant. Yum. Virginia's breakfast was all the better by Brian's entertaining stories of 5 years in the service business now.

Spent an amazing weekend in North Vancouver at the Thistledown House bed and breakfast. Near the…read moresuspension bridge. The house is very comfortable and accommodating. Our room was big and comfy with a remote control fireplace that adds real heat into the room and a large old school bathtub. Big enough for two.... Breakfast was delicious! Three courses, one of the fanciest I've had and the daytime butler service around breakfast time was a real treat. Fantastic time! I highly recommend the Thistledown house.

Excellent service and vegetables were sooooooo good. Salmon Benedict was a delight and the maple…read morelatte was also amazing.

There seems to always be a line out the door for this place, even on an early weekday but we were…read morelucky they pulled us to a two seater after not too long a wait. Browsing the menu we watched the huge portions being delivered to nearby tables. We decided to share the Farmers Benedict. It was just right for the two of us (we did totally scrape our plates!) this one came with fried chicken, the sugar cured bacon, ham, cheddar and two perfectly poached eggs over a homemade biscuit and slathered with hollandaise sauce, with hash browns on the side. Our servers were quick, attentive and had refills of coffee and water on the ready. Very cute decor, fun to look at while you eat. There are a lot of tables but the fill up quick!

The hype and the line to get in are all valid. I can say it is worth it, even in the rain. What I…read morelove about Medina is that you can donate to a good cause to reserve a table. They chose a charity for the quarter and it's $10/person. I really wish more places did this. The service you get is top notch. So good in fact, that they will make you the drink of your choice so long as they have the ingredients. Can't wait to be back in Vancouver to have that Paella again.

Ive been here many times over the years, and i recently came again after a long hiatus. The menu…read moreis largely unchanged. Still a solid brunch place, but prices have gone up significantly. Service was good, friendly. The restaurant is the same as I recall, clean enough. A little cramped and the seating isnt too comfortable. Its really not a good place to hang out for a long time, but rather sit down, eat, and get out type of place. I had the lavender latte and the Tagine this time. Ive had it before and at least its pretty consistent. Ive tried several other things on their menu in the past too, all pretty solid 4/5. Nothing standout as so amazing to deserve 5 stars, but consistent and tasty. I did have a reservation which they charge $10/person for, purely for donation to a charity and does not contribute to your meal at all, and also nonrefundable. While I find this somewhat annoying, I dont blame them for doing this from a business standpoint. They always have a lineup so there is no shortage of customers for them. There is no reason they need to deal with the headache of a ton of reservations. On the flip side, they honoured my reservation in a very timely fashion and I bypassed the line, so props to them for doing that part right. If you have to park, then you may find street metered parking or use one of the nearby paid lots.

Always good. My neighbourhood go to for brunch. I am always family here. Great coffee too!read more

Despite how busy the weekends are, the staff remain friendly and efficient. The food is…read moreoutstanding. Highly recommend reservations on weekends.

Twisted Fork continues to be a fantastic spot with friendly staff and quick service. The food is…read morestill delicious, recently had the Shakshuka and pita well seasoned with nice blend of tomato and egg. The ambiance is relaxing and a great way to start your day.

Very popular and busy breakfast spot in Gastown, Vancouver! We didn't have a reservation and waited…read more45 mins for a table during weekend brunch. However, we were happy grabbing a nearby coffee while we waited. When we were finally seated, we wanted to order nearly everything on the menu. Everything sounded delicious. We ended up ordering the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon, banana bread, shakshuka, and French toast. The eggs Benedict was delicious with its light and creamy hollandaise sauce and perfectly poached eggs. Shakshuka was just ok, I feel like it could've packed more flavor. The French toast was amazing. The dish itself was ginormous, but we finished every bite. Everyone left feeling happy and full!

Had an absolutely memorable stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim during our vacation in Vancouver. The…read morelobby and lobby lounge/bar area is stunning. Everything here feels modern, clean, and luxurious. Our room was beautiful, especially the bathroom with its dual sinks, separate bathtub and rain shower, and separate area for toilet. The Le Labo products were a nice touch, and everything from the towels, robes, slippers, and bedding felt luxe and high end. These beds and pillows were some of the best hotel beds/pillows I've ever slept on. We all slept so well! We also ordered room service for breakfast and everything was so good, with reasonable room service prices for the amount you get. Didn't use the gym, but it's recently renovated and beautiful. They provide iced water infused with electrolytes and there are even Pilates machines! There's also a heated rooftop outdoor pool that we didn't have time to take advantage of too. Not only is this hotel amazing, but it's in a prime location to everything - especially if you're a first time visitor to Vancouver. It's super easy to hop on the shuttle to the suspension bridge, or take a sea boat or hop on the subway to/from the airport. It's also walking distance to Gastown, Robson Street, Stanley Park and the Seawall. Highly recommend this hotel if you're in the city!

This review is for their spa wellness area!…read more My friend treated me to a little spa circuit day for my birthday and it was so relaxing! The timeslots are for 3 hours which is the perfect amount of time to lounge around and experience all that it has to offer. We checked in on the 5th floor and the staff showed us around and explained everything we were able to use clearly which was great. They provide towels, robes, and sandals so you really don't need to bring much. The ladies area had a steam room and hydrotherapy shower as well as a private lounge and then the co-ed area had a sauna and 2 hot tubs. They also provide water, tea, and some tasty small snacks to enjoy while you're there and you're able to order food (for an additional cost) if you'd like. We went on a Thursday evening and it was super empty but I wonder if they limit the number of passes since the amenities are quite small. Overall I was a fan for a relaxing day and would go back!

The Green Tea Eclair and Earl Gray Eclair omg. That's all you need here. They were so good I came…read moreback twice during my 4 days in the area to get those. Love the layout, love the service, love the hours here, and more than one location. There are so many treats to choose from here too. Also had some coffee - pretty good. But the cream in those eclairs - wow.

Went here on a Saturday morning and it was packed. There was a short line to order but there were…read moreplenty of people sitting at every table and there was a short wait for my food and drink after ordering White chocolate mocha latte: 2/5 the coffee flavor on this was pretty strong which I didn't love as someone who likes really sweet lattes. I also didn't like that you could barely taste any white chocolate flavor at all Pistachio filled donut: 3/5 this was decent, lots of cream on the top and the inside. It was too sweet for me though Cretzel ham and cheese melt: 4/5 this was my favorite item here. They even warmed it up and cut it in half. I also like that it came with a pickle The other food looked really good too and I would've been willing to go back to try food or the smoothies if I was in town longer. It's also cool that this place is open 24/7 which is pretty rare

I have to say, I was seriously impressed with this Sakura-themed high tea…read more Came here for a birthday treat thanks to a friend, and it ended up being such a great experience from start to finish. The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the food? So much of it. We actually had to take some home, which almost never happens with high tea. The pastries and sandwiches were not only beautifully presented, but also creative and well-executed--nothing felt like filler. You can tell there was real thought put into the menu. The space itself is elegant and charming, making it perfect for a pre-spring outing, a catch-up with friends, or a low-key celebration. Would I come back? Absolutely--especially for a themed menu like this.

We stayed at the hotel and had free breakfast and some dining credits. This review will cover food…read morequality and service without considering the price since the meals were included. Service - 9/10. Everyone we interacted was very kind and helpful. We especially enjoyed our time with the bartender who was attentive to our needs. Smoked salmon bagel -- 9/10. This was really good and fulfilling. The smoked salmon tasted fresh. Avocado toast -- 9/10. Solid avocado toast which paired nicely with the salad and poached egg. I ordered some bacon on the side for some additional protein Berry french toast -- 4/10. I found this to be dry and lacking in flavor. I wouldn't recommend this. Wings -- 6.5/10. The wings were just ok to me. I personally prefer when my wings are already separated. Flavor was good for the first bite, but got tiring after French onion soup -- 5/10. This was my first time trying french onion soup, so I could honestly just not like the dish, but I thought it tasted awful. At the end we just had chunks of cheese Chocolate cake -- 8/10. Super rich and decadent. A great dessert option if you're looking for something to end the meal!

It felt like the staff were overwhelmed with a pretty typical brunch rush. Orders were forgotten at…read moreother tables. Our waffles were cold and not tasty.

i've never had a savory waffle before, so this was an amazing first experience. the decor is…read morebeautiful! intimate, trendy, and aesthetic without trying too hard. the food itself looked gorgeous too. the tiramisu latte was insanely good. mascarpone + coffee is literally a dream combo. the london fog was kinda mid though and definitely needs work. we didn't get to try the mini waffles or dessert waffles, but they looked sooo good. i love that they have both savory and sweet options, so it's a great spot for pretty much anyone. definitely not the healthiest meal ever lol, but super trendy and tasty.

Evan was great! Very helpful. Gave us good recommendations for the city. Will come back againread more

Second time here, and while the food is very good, the fantastic service is what stands out the…read moremost. But first, the food - I ordered scrambled eggs, chicken apple sausage and paid an extra $1 for truffled lemon potatoes. The verdict? 4 out of 5. I'd ordered the eggs "very soft" and they verged on medium-firm. They still tasted good. I'll gladly pay extra for the truffled potatoes next time. My husband ordered the salmon avocado benny. While he loved the tomato soup he chose on the side, he was less enamoured by the benny itself. I had a taste and was underwhelmed by a forkful of overripe avocado and slightly fishy-tasting salmon. We finished with an order of beignets which despite being freshly-fried, were bland; although the accompanying strawberry sauce was deliciously tangy-sweet. Onto the service. This place spins like a top, and I mean that in a good way. Although we came at a peak time, all front of the house staff we encountered -- from the hostess to our bubbly server, to the smooth manager -- struck a perfect balance of being in flow, working flawlessly together, and maintaining light conversation with us. Exemplary. 5 stars out of 5.