Marissa M.

I came here with a friend for Taste of the Tri-Cities and we were both amazed at the quality and service we received. To begin, we were greeted by an extremely friendly and cheerful server who genuinely seemed happy to serve us. He took our food order first as we weren't decided on drinks yet and said he would return shortly after he put our food order in. My friend ordered the 3 course menu, while I ordered the 5 course menu. He did note that since they were still new at serving the taste of tri-cities menu he wanted to get our order in right away as it tended to take longer than some of the other menu items. A few minutes later he returned for our drink order, and I requested a grape-ade drink (white grape flavoured lemonade?). Another few minute later, he returned with our drinks. Mine was absolutely delicious and reminded me of a particular Japanese white grape flavour that I love. After getting through a third of our drinks, our server returned very apologetic. He advised that our courses were taking longer than expected to be served and therefore we would be able to order another drink of choice on the house. As it hadn't even been that long, we were surprised but extremely grateful for the upfront honesty and quick action on the part of the staff. After another 10 minutes or so, our first course was set on our table. My first course was a soup of the day, which turned out to be a delicious cheddar and broccoli soup. It had some carrot slivers as well, and was a perfectly well balanced soup. My next course, the seared scallops, were brought out quite quickly and were also quite delicious. Admittedly, this was my first time trying scallops so I can't truly review them one way or another, given I didn't know what to expect from them. My third course was the beef arugula salad and although it didn't smell as appetizing given the mixture of plates I had prior, it was incredibly delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and was just as tender and juicy as I had hoped. My fourth course, the red wine braised short rib served with fondant potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables, was positively to die for. I, admittedly, was stuffed at this point and already knew I'd have leftovers, but I wanted to finish every bite if I was able as it truly was perfection. Finally, for my fifth course, I was given the cheesecake which was rich, creamy and delicious. It was just the right size of slice and finished off the meal wonderfully. I could not recommend this place more given the service, friendliness, ambiance, and quality of the dishes. This restaurant is incredibly welcoming, with something for everyone from morning to night. It's well worth a visit!

Felix T.

Started our morning at @onandoff.ca and suddenly felt like extras in The Great Gatsby--but with better brunch and less drama We had the Chashu Benedict (hello, pork perfection) and the fried chicken burger that had us questioning all future plans... because we were so full and so happy. Incredible service, beautiful patio, and vibes that say: "Yes, I brunch fabulously."

Bethany V.

Walking in you're welcomed by smiling faces and a beautiful ambiance. The outside seating is cute! Our coffees took a little to come out, but our food was delivered to the table shortly after. Eggs were cooked exactly the way I love! I got scrambled eggs and they were a little runny on the outside but fully cooked on the inside. The servers were helpful and patient. I look forward to returning!

Simon P.

Came here on a Background Extra gig to shoot an Instagram promotion on a Saturday night, so just some context for the reader that my review is not as in-dept as per my usual routine THE FOOD I didn't get a proper chance to spend time embracing On & Off's food as I was there on business promotion, BUT the 6 main dishes they brought out for us to try were all DELICIOUS!! INTERIOR Nice, modern decor. Maybe a bit tacky with the blood-orange walls and lime-green leather seats combo, but it's lowkey, and best part is the restaurant can house close to 40-50 people which is perfect for wedding bookings. Overall: RECOMMENDED

James M.

The establishment has a sophisticated and French-style design that I rarely see in a restaurant. The place was playing piano jazz over the speakers for relaxing ambiance rather than generic radio music we hear too often. I ordered the On & Off Breakfast Plate with the Butterfly Mango mocktail. The drink was very flavourful and vibrant in tanginess. The entrée was good overall. The toast was decent for white bread while the salad was good with the vinaigrette dressing having subtle flavours. The bacon was good if not a little dry. The sausages were succulent and tasty. The potatoes were pretty good. The scrambled eggs I ordered were fantastic since they were seasoned with salt and pepper and without milk too. The staff were great and so was their service when I ate there. My only real complaint is that this restaurant is located in the obscured part of Coquitlam where I had to circle around in order to avoid taking the Golden Ear Bridge. Other than that, On & Off is a great all-day brunch restaurant.

Zahra T.

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. I came by with some friends for brunch and it was very well worth it! The had a variety of items (food and drinks) on their menu which was great. Food was absolutely delicious as well. Service was excellent. The only thing I would recommend is to make a reservation if you can ahead of time because it can get super busy.

Josephine M.

Met up for dinner with a lovely group of foodies from Lower Mainland Eats at On & Off Kitchen and Bar. Featured here: Mussels Mariniere Duck Fat Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Hokkaido Scallop & Crab Risotto BC Mushroom Rigatoni Charcoal Grilled Sablefish Roasted Racks of Lamb Churros with Chocolate Dip One of the first things we all noticed even before we ordered any food was the ambiance. The noise level was quite moderate which made for a relaxing setting where we could all easily converse with each other. I always find myself feeling mentally fatigued when I'm in a loud restaurant where I have to struggle to hear what people are saying to me. Fingerling Potatoes were golden and crisp. Accompanied by a stunning mushroom tempura, the mussels were plump and flavorful. Several people had ordered the Roasted Racks of Lamb and all found it to be wonderfully tender and juicy. Hokkaido Scallop & Crab Risotto sounded so amazing that I just might order it for myself if I find myself at this restaurant again. There was a lobster butter in the risotto that perfectly complemented the scallop and crab flavors. Sablefish was melt in your mouth tender. Mushroom Rigatoni had a wonderfully creamy sauce and was very much enhanced by the crunch of the pangrattato (bread crumbs). The one dish that really fell short of our expectations was the dessert. On the evening that we went On & Off Kitchen and Bar was serving churros as their daily dessert. Two people at our table were served churros with ice cream. After that we were informed that they had run out of ice cream but could do a chocolate dip as a substitute for the ice cream. We accepted this substitution. When we bit into the churros, they didn't taste very fresh, and the chocolate sauce tasted more like coffee than chocolate.  Other than the dessert, this was a very pleasant meal overall. I would have never known of this place on my own as it's tucked away in a remote area of Coquitlam, but am ever so glad that I know of this place now. Their website says they have a rooftop patio and I love dining on rooftop patios! Service:  Good Parking:  Free Location: #15 - 2662 Austin Ave., Coquitlam

Queenie L.

Wow this place is so beautiful and modern. Mushroom pasta Iced Hojicha Oat Latte French toast I was not a fan of the mushroom pasta. Not a lot of mushroom flavor that I was expecting which was kind of disappointing because mushrooms can be so fragrant. They had a lot of potential with the variety of mushrooms they had here. It was plated beautifully and the breadcrumb for texture was a nice choice. I would recommend mixing the breadcrumb first though. Perhaps it was just me but I kind of choked on the bread crumbs lol. The french toast was fresh and sweet. The outside of the bread cubes were covered in melted sugar which added an extra sweetness. I wouldn't recommend for someone who doesn't have a sweet tooth. The portion was large with a lot of fresh fruits on top. The ice cream scoop also paired well with the bread. The iced hojicha latte did not taste like hojicha. However, it was probably hard to incorporate in the drink because I find that the flavour of oatmilk often overpowers anything you mix it with. I think if I had asked for real milk substitute it would have been better. Overall, the aesthetic and atmosphere is lovely and the space is decorated really nicely. There's also a small area that is covered in baked goods that you can buy on the go. this place is exactly what a modern cafe looks like and I'm glad such a pretty cafe opened up in the Coquitlam area.

Deb C.

Great service and food as usual. Finally got to take my hubby for a brunch date while kids were at school. He liked the food too! Only "complaint" is that the sandwich board outside is a bit misleading (applicable only Monday and Thursday). I'd love to recommend having a wedding or private function if they put up tempered glass screens so you didn't have to see the power lines outside.

LuFei L.

Had the best experience here this morning! I finally had the opportunity to visit this new brunch spot in Coquitlam. I tried a few weeks ago around noon and they were super busy so I decided to go elsewhere. This time I went around 9:30AM and there were tons of open spots. Like others have mentioned, the space is definitely not optimized to maximize seating but as a result, everything feels less cluttered and very fancy. The space is so beautiful and I love the giant mirror behind the bar area that really opens up the space even more. There's so much natural light and they even have a patio with a nice view! All their utensils, cups, and plates were really nice and definitely didn't feel cheap. I love this kind of fancy brunch experience and I'm so happy it's in Coquitlam. We had an amazing server that was super attentive and checked up on us through out the meal. It didn't feel excessive at all but more like he cared about our experience. Even at the end, after paying, he made sure to ask about our overall experience. He was very nice and helpful. The food itself was great as well! I ordered the avo-cotta toast and it was a lot more abundant than I thought. I also saw the very berry pancakes other people were having and they were so cute! Definitely have to go back again to try those. Overall just such a pleasant experience. I think I've found my new favourite brunch spot :)

Leanne M.

I am so excited to have a new breakfast / brunch spot on the tri cities (we defs don't have enough!). The aesthetics and interior are absolutely stunning! If it's a nice day - the patio has an amazing view. The Lavender lattes my friends and i got were delish! Pretty impressed with the coffee :) Now for the food, it was a 6/10 i'd say. I order the fried chicken benny. It lacked flavour and had SO much spinach i had to spit some out. I did let the server know that it had way too much. Next time, i'd try something else! Service was very friendly! but also quite slow - i went in the first few weeks so i'm sure it's better now that they've been open for a while. Since i live in the area, i'll defs be back to try some other menu items.

Gabby A.

This place has great calming music, high ceilings, aesthetically pleasing to the eye as well. The food was okay. I though it lacked flavor. Ordered the prawn and avocado Benny and it wasn't outstanding. My bf ordered the fried chicken Benny and wasn't impressed either. It just lacked spices? Seasoning? Service was good and attentive. Maybe I'll be back to try a croffle.

Valé R.

Delicious Eggs Benedict and the service was very attentive. We got there before the rush but it seemed to get quite busy after 11am.