Gave two stars for the ambience, coffee and the server and everything else deserves zero. Ambience and Coffee: Since this place was new we decided to check it out, the room was elegant, an older gentleman welcome us to the restaurant and we were seated upstairs where a server with glasses took care of our table. She was extremely polite and nice to us. Took our coffee orders, and a barista came to drop it off and she made a mistake and made two flat whites instead of one and was being extremely rude when we mentioned we only ordered one. We were surprised by how impatient she was. Despite her attitude she does make a delicious cup of coffee with nice art on them. The Food: This place has a menu similar to catch 122 of Gastown, it's either the seems as the chef had changed restaurants or they adopted the similar style of menu. I have eaten at both restaurants, fair to say although the wait times were much longer at catch 122 they had higher standard for the food. We had the mushroom toast, the halloumi,both the steaks The sourdough was tough and we were unable to slice it until we were offered a steak knife. The truffle and hummus combination is horrible. and doubt the chef tasted it. I recall having a similar mushroom toast at catch 122 with garlic sauce and dried parmesan cheese, this was probably a similar take on that item we had at palate kitchen which was a utter failure. Steak was an overcooked disaster with under seasoned potatoes, baked beans were delicious though. The sunny eggs were cooked well but they forgot the salt. This was a straightforward dish, but how can the chef ruin the main component of the dish. Modena steak had a very bland tasting mushrooms and an extremely greasy piece of fried polenta. Don't even get me to talk about how horrible this steak was cook. Furthermore, this steak looked smaller compared to the other steak we got. Overcooked steak ? really? waste of a $22.00. The Halloumi, this dish was almost identical the version of catch122, but the dish tasted completely bland, the guacamole barely had any seasoning and the breaded cheese was cold, maybe it sat in the kitchen for a long time before it came here. They should work on getting the liquor licence so we could have an irish coffee to forget this sort of horrific dining experience. Maybe the chef has skills to cook elevated cuisine we see in top chef and he is unable to cook simple breakfast food. We only left gratuity simply because the server looked so uncomfortable serving us the food and receiving our feedback. She tried her best to make out breakfast outing a lot better. We wish the restaurant would change the way of doing things and learn from the reviews. It's recently opened so it still has room to grow. read more

Came with a group of friends for brunch. Beautiful and spacious place in this 100 years old building, and the waiters are welcoming. I ordered BBQ Benedict and it came exactly like what's on the signboard outside the restaurant. The waitress asked me how I wanted the eggs and I chose medium. It turned out perfect with the runny yolk over the bbq pork and the muffin when I cut it open. A friend ordered Healthy Huevos and another went with avocado toast, which were both presentable and delicious! Latte is Pallet standard which I always adore. The sizes of the dishes are pretty reasonable and the mascarpone cake is a must have! They are opening for dinner now so will definitely come back and try that!Eggs Benedict Pulled Pork read more

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If you're coming here on the weekend, a reservation would be suggested because brunch is super busy! Our wait time was about an hour. The food on the other hand..wow! Reminds me of Melbourne, Australia's dishes. Highly recommend the mushroom truffle; fresh sourdough topped with truffle hummus! DROOLING. The prices are also reasonable which is great. Unfortunately our server was really bad! She was not attentive to our table what so ever, missed out on a better tip. Such a beautiful restaurant I wish the service matched the quality of the food, which was 100%! read more

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The food was to die for. A great stop to enjoy great quality food for a reasonable price, our server was great and made suggestions as to guide us on making better choices to our food selection without trying to sell us on something we didn't need. The ambiance is okay, we got sat next to the kitchen which isn't my thing but the other people in my party seemed to like the chefs working away and putting " soul and spirit " into our food. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good quality breakfast and lunch options with some time to enjoy it :) read more

Palate Kitchen - The fjord toast and a Vancouver mimosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Definitely worth the trip into town! We decided to try out Palate Kitchen after hearing many wonderful things. After having driven an hour to get there we had very high expectations and they were not only met, but far exceeded what we imagined! Taking place in an old heritage building, they have a large open concept dining room, with 2 upstairs portions. Large windows to see the view on a beautiful sunny day. Needless to say it was very comfortable. We had the Quinoa Buratta Salad and the Trio of Hot Cakes. We were beyond impressed by the presentation of the food and blown away by the flavours. No longer do you need to sacrifice the quality of coffee for the quality of food. Palate Kitchen has great food and remains serving the amazing coffee that we have all gotten to love from Pallet Coffee Roasters. AND they welcomed my noisy baby with open arms... what else can I say? Definitely check it out! read more

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Came for lunch on Christmas, the restaurant was very full. I ordered a tuna tower and lamb curry pasta. The food was well presented yet the taste was just mediocre. The place is decorated in a very modern fashion, and waitresses are friendly and many have a French accent. Not the most ideal place for tasty food. read more

Good quality food and beverage for brunch. Not a super wide selection, but what they have is excellent and noteworthy. The hot cake was fabulous. They made a mistake and brought us an incorrect plate, but gave us that in addition to the plate we actually ordered. Average speed for this type of food, decent waitstaff service, but the food stole the show read more

Unfortunately I don't consider the food good with a price like this. The meatball skillet was too salty and the meatball is super dry inside. The staffs and service are all good and friendly. read more

Excellent service. Delicious foods. Pull pork egg Benedict is t he best! Expansive and classic Westcoast interior design. Highly recommended

Review : French Toast , Fruit Crunch Bowl, Interior, & Menu The interior of this place is cute and it looks super different compared to the outside! Seating wise, we wished we were seated near the patio (looking towards the first floor) & not next to a window with a view of construction ... Anyways, onto the food. The French toast was crispy on the outside & soft within. The fruits complimented the toast perfectly but the caramel sauce was waaaaay to sweet! It tasted super good compared to the plain fruit bowl. The bowlhad big chunks of granola & nuts, other than the fruits, it wasn't that appetizing. Rating: 4/5 French toast + 2.75/5 fruit crunch bowl Posted more photos on Instagram: @vncrfoodies read more

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Came here for high tea, but didn't reserve so didn't get it, but we just decided to stay for lunch anyway because we were so hungry and it was absolutely delicious! The burger and lamb were amazing, but the hotcake/pancake thing made my day read more

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The food was phenomenal. The taste. The presentation. Service with a smile. All 5 star. Vegan options. Yum yum.

Simply amazing ambience and food. We enjoyed the mascarpone hot cake, egg bennys, tiramisu and the fjord (salmon). read more

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So amazing!! My father in law is such a picky eater that it's annoying tbh but for once he finally approved of something! We left here feeling so happy and our mood much better! The perfect portions and not too salty! The atmosphere and service is top notch. Definitely will come back from seattle just for this place. read more

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After months of staying at home, it felt so uplifting to dine in at Palate Kitchen this morning with my family, in a safely-distanced, welcoming and beautiful environment. It is a fine dining experience at a very reasonable price. The food was exciting to the eye and scrumptious -- we could not help ourselves from stealing bites off every plate. From perfect bennys with pulled pork, to an incredibly tasty and well-balanced vegan plate, to mascarpone tiramisu in a jar (among other amazing dishes), we enjoyed every moment. read more

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Probably one of the best and most original breakfast dishes I have ever had - lamb and beef meatballs in a Moroccan tomato sauce and perfectly poached eggs. Of course this was accompanied by a delicious flat white with swan artwork. I wish I could come here for breakfast everyday. read more

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We came here for an early Saturday brunch. The place is well-decorated and the vibe is hip. The presentation of the food is on point and thoughtfully plated. Overall the food came out cold. The Fjord toast was a favourite. A steak knife would be more efficient at cutting through the chewy sourdough bread rather than the useless butter knife that was given. I would recommend this place for elevated classics. read more

Lovely spot for brunch, good food and service. Kids really liked the trio of hot cakes (I found them to be slighty too hard on the outside). Hubby really liked the chicken sandwich and I enjoyed my benny. Wpuld come back again. read more

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so so so good and the waiters knew what we needa before we asked and it was juicy inside when you took a bite read more

Palate Kitchen - palate burger and palate breakfast and eggs benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This space is awesome. Taktouka skillet had delicious meatballs. Potatoes were just meh. I'd like to go back and try more on the menu though! read more

Palate Kitchen - Palate burger, side of potatoes, Taktouka skillet, and roasted potatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Pretty food. Definitely photographs beautifully for instagram! Pricy for what u get. Maybe u pay for the lovely decor also..Taste of the food is just ok though. Coffee of course is good! read more

Spacious, bright, and clean for a delectable brunch spot. The perfect spot to catch up with friends in a not so noisy environment. I had the smoked salmon benedict to go with a latte. The Asian waitress with an Aussie accent was friendly, patient, and had swift service. As I was waiting for my takeout, one of the baristas offered me a glass of water. Salmon for the benny was a bit fatty for my liking, but good presentation on a bed of kale and semolina biscuit. Coffee was smooth and flavourful. Will be coming back to try their Kefta Tagine. read more

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Friendly service, delish breakfast sandwich and a great coffee. Solid breakfast stop to go or eat in.

The "famous" french toast never disappoints. Greatly balanced by the caramel sauce and cinnamon, this french toast is like a culinary adventure in your mouth. Add a few cumquats or berries to your bite and it just adds to the savory nature of the dish. Definitely recommend this place for brunch. read more

The space was gorgeous! Our server Maja was very helpful and provided some great suggestions when I had problems deciding what to eat. I ended up with the healthy heurvos and my friend had the egg benedict. Both were great but the hot cake (we got this sweet item to share) really took the crown. The dish was almost too pretty to eat and its taste definitely measured up to its look! A must try! We wanted to buy some whole bean coffee and we were really indecisive. Maja talked to the barista to help us figure out which coffee to get. Thanks so much! read more

These pictures are amazing, they definitely did a good job at making really ordinary (borderline not so good food) look appealing, but I am not coming back here. And it was just that, the food, the taste, the freshness of the ingredients, like I almost needed a steak knife to cut my mushroom toast. The service was good, but the food was not worth my time, talk about my money. No, girl bye! read more

The interior decor and space is incredible! Very modern and elegant, and they did a great job ensuring covid safety rules. The server took my temperature upon entrance, had sanitizer ready, and had every table spaced far apart. The only things keeping me from giving this review 5 stars are the expensive pricing and the hot cake I ordered. Not too sweet, which was great, but ultimately pretty dry. I'd come back to try something else though. read more

Delicious brunch spot. My friend and I came here on a thursday afternoon, we made reservations but the restaurant wasn't too busy. Halloumi Toast was delicious and so was the Palate Breakfast! Service was quick and efficient as well. Decor is cute and so is the presentation of the food! I would come back. read more

Great brunch spot! Fresh, tasty, good service, great coffee! Our group has avocado toast (with poached egg and feta) and fjord toast (avocado and gravlax). Both were outstanding...more complex flavors than expected. We also got a skillet hotcake, which was just okay. We were expecting something crispier or more flavorful. read more

Our family had Avocado Toast, French Toast, As well as Lamb 24, all beyond expectations! French toast is amazing! Love the vibe!

We brought a cake for a friend. All they did was bring the whole cake with a few forks and charged us a surprised 2$ per person "cake fee". Another friend ask for hot water. Surprised charge of 2$ for hot water. The food was fine, nothing special, but these surprised charges left a poor taste in our mouths. Just be upfront in the future. Experience is now ruined. Never coming back. read more

I went to Palate two weeks ago for breakfast, ordering eggs Benedict pulled pork. Halfway through, I bit into a copper thread about one and a half inch long. I told the waitress and she confirmed it had come from a tool they use to grind meat. They asked if I wanted to order another dish. I wouldn't go back, considering that it was quite a dangerous thing to have in food read more

I went to an awesome event at Pallet Coffee Hastings last night. It was so fun. Sponsored by Pallet Coffee and Grey Goose. They served us a coffee martinis and a delicious caramel chocolate cream puff. If you sre lucky enough to snag a ticket GO. The coffee is amazing. I can't wait to go back and try their brunch as well. Thank you June!! read more

Beautiful interior! Food was fine but nothing exciting or special compared to other brunch/ cafe spots.

COVID-19: social distancing and sanitization, well done. Look : hyped about the atmosphere. Looks trendy. Drinks : The classic mimosa was good and the cold brew was great. Food : Egg Benedict were good, Palate Breakfast was disappointing. Service : great service. I find it pricey for the food. I don't think we'll visit this place again, but it was worth trying. read more

Palate has such a cute vibe inside and it's quite large and spacious. We came here for a birthday and Carlo was exceptional and organized- we ordered our food a day in advance and everything came out perfectly. The servers were very patient and wonderful while we figured out seating (we had babies with us and had to move around a bit). We ordered almost everything on the menu and it was all very delicious. The steak from the steak and eggs was very tender and juicy. The potatoes very flavourful, the kefta and sausage skillets were amazing and the French toast was out of this world. read more

I seldom leave reviews on yelp because (drum roll)... I'm lazy. Overcame my innate gift for sloth in the case of this place because many of these reviews didn't add up for me. I have no connection to Palate Kitchen and don't know anyone who is involved in it in any way. Took my daughter here for brunch. It's wonderful. Kind, attentive, smart staff, including our waiter, excellent, refreshing food, served promptly, in a spectacular space that honestly is quite rare in Vancouver. I just don't get it. I'd definitely come here again and would recommend it far and wide. Oh, one other thing: I was particularly impressed in this age of corona virus how meticulous everyone here is about hygiene. The staff even clean each menu after each use, and use sanitizer on every surface. I just was really impressed with the professionalism of this place and it was a great pleasure to be here. Food was delicious and healthy too! read more

Palate Kitchen - When we arrived - filled up shortly thereafter. Room with a very classy vibe. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Lively place with a good pace for service and turnover. Casual but a bit pricey. Very good food and cocktails as well. I had the "Famous French Toast" and a "Pallet Espresso Martini." I recommend both. read more

I love everything about this stunning and effortless brunch place. It's a stunning spacious heritage hall with a refreshing modern decor. This was the second time we went there and the brunch was amazing. The staff are wonderful and they don't have crazy lineups. First time, I went there during lunch and I tried their lamb sandwich and that was delicious and more lunch-like. Today I tried their Eggs Benedict with BBQ Pork and my partner got the avocado toast and we shared the hotcake and it was all very delicious. Highly recommend going there over the generic places with crazy lineups. read more

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Heard about Palate Kitchen opening up through a fb news site I follow and decided to give it a try (I love Pallet Coffee - it's the same company). The decor is unreal and first class. The layout and the upstairs balconies are a very cool feature (we happened to sit upstairs by the window overlooking West Hastings which was neat - highly recommend one of the two large balcony sections). The service was excellent (Andres was our server's name I believe) - he was charming and had a good sense of humour, and took care of our needs well (it was obvious he had plenty of experience). In terms of food, the presentation was amazing - the Modena Steak was delicious. The Mini Hot Cakes were also a nice touch for dessert. I have a couple friends who work in the business district nearby who have already been a couple times (likely will be one of their go-to brunch/lunch spots or for to-go Pallet coffee). All in all, it's a premium brunch spot, with a unique and appealing decor and reasonable prices. I highly recommend. read more