Came for brunch on a Sunday. We arrived at around 9:30 and the place was pretty much all full. We had the famous French toast. You could definitely taste the cinnamon in the cinnamon toast. I felt that it was a bit too oily for me. It needed more of the mascarpone praline to balance out the oil. Visually it looked beautiful but after eating half it felt heavy and I got sick of it quickly. We also the eggs Benedict. The poached eggs were well done. We got it with bacon. They were very generous with the bacon. The ciabatta bread was way too hard to cut through. I had to pick it up in order to be able to eat it as my knife couldn't cut through it. Overall: very beautiful space and nicely plated items. Visually appealing but didn't have me craving for more. read more

Palate Kitchen - Eggs Benedict with bacon - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Very good hot cake but so overpriced. The size is really small for $15. The French toast was good and different but way too sweet. read more

Palate Kitchen - French toast - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I really love the ambiance of this place! It's a great place to grab brunch! We got the French toast and the poke bowl and would definitely come here again for brunch. It's very chatty inside the place but that is great! read more

Palate Kitchen - French toast - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Well was I utterly stunned when I walked in here!!! Got taken on an adventure date brunch ... meaning I had zero clue where I was going, all I knew is that it involved food. Food ... sign me up always, no questions asked & no hesitation! The Palate Kitchen is absolutely breathtaking when you walk in! Super high ceiling, spacious, 2 mezzanine floors (gotta sit up there next time) cool background music, attentive staff, blizzard pearl white walls ... I absolutely love it!!! It actually reminds me of my time London ... come to think of it! The building is listed as heritage (prestigious) cause wow ... you know what - just come see for yourselves! The food is supreme - the Lamb Bistro Toast a must & my Kefta Skillet (Moroccan meatballs) to be honest tasted waaaayyyyyyy too healthy aka I craved salt! I wanted more salt but realized that I need to slow down on elevating my blood pressure ... so I had to admit less salt was the better option! Ok so I lied to myself & could have definitely poured salt all over my plate ... but I didn't! Regardless the dish was still a hit. Definitely going back to the Palate Kitchen ASAP! Future idea for this spot from yours truly ... lounge at night - bring out the sofas, turn up the music & let the strob lights flash away! Wicked brunch during the day & chillout vibes at night ... come on now right!?! Hello owners of this spot!? You're welcome! Hee. Ps ... this is were the 'cool' people hangout for brunch. read more

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We were definitely enamoured by the aesthetics the moment we walked through the door. Although the interior looked elegant, it was quite loud on the inside with the open kitchen, diners and background music. You can't go to brunch without a mimosa...or three so we decided to grab a few of the mimosas for 2 to try out. They have 4 different juices to choose from (orange, pomegranate, grapefruit, pineapple) but orange was our favourite. I also love that they use freshly squeezed juice! We had the kefta skillet to start. It was a nice cozy appetizer to start off our meal. The meatballs had a good amount of seasonings and the tomato sauce added more to the blend of flavours. Not to mention the gorgeous medium poached eggs on top! Delish. To lighten things up we decided to grab a tuna tartar. It came with 6 slices of baguette which was more than enough to top with tartar. I loved how the avocado added creaminess, mango added sweetness, tomatoes added acidity and sprouts added texture. The tuna was amazingly fresh as well. I'd definitely order this one again. To round out our meal, we ended with the lamb ragu. I didn't realize it was pasta but was glad it came as one. The lamb was tender and we appreciated the generous cheese slivers on top. Our only complaint would be that we wished there was more sauce because the pasta was a bit dry. We ended up adding some of the tomato sauce from the skillet to make it saucier. read more

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Nice big airy high ceiling restaurant. All white decor with frosted white small glass panels art deco ceiling. Unfortunately, the noise level is above average, clacking dishes and voices are echoed and amplified, Ordered the Eggs Benny with pulled pork and Mushroom Truffle toast and decided to Yolo it with a Mimosa. How else would you spend a Sunday afternoon before the Superbowl. Hmmmm, they ran out of orange juice, substituted the Mimosa with grapefruit juice, no harm no foul. Eggs cooked light & runny as ordered, very generous with the pulled pork. Don't you hate it when you order a dish with truffle and the truffle unami flavor is hardly noticeable, well this dish was like a truffle bomb exploded all over my face, what a wonderful world we live in at the moment. I would definitely come back when the opportunity presents itself read more

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Update to Palate Kitchen. I decided to go with different items this time. Healthy Heurvos - definitely a healthier version since the tortilla is not fried and healthier fresh ingredients. Tasty and not a heavy feeling after you finish eating it. Mushroom Toast - truffle hummus with mushrooms and topped with fresh leafy greens. A little on the oily side, but delicious. The Fjord Toast is still my favorite. Still a huge fan of this place! read more

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I was seated promptly when I arrived, food and drink came quickly. I ordered a roast lamb & hummus toast and a drip coffee. Taste of roast lamb is fine, and so is the hummus, but I could taste the greasy oil on the bread, which was a BIG YUCK! The dish lacks depth and dimension, I think it would taste better if there's some mint jelly and pomegranate seeds to give some sweetness and acidity. Also for a $4 drip coffee, they do not provide refill. I've never been to any restaurant that doesn't offer coffee refill. Server looks tired and unfriendly, doesn't even care to wear a polite smile on her face. For that price, I could have much better and enjoyable brunch elsewhere. So underwhelming, will not be back. read more

Palate Kitchen - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wonderful presentation and very tasty avocado toast. Well worth it. Good service too.

The restaurant is known for their brunch service. We came here to try their afternoon tea with the groupon deal. I think they are fairly new to the tea service. We had a reservation at 2pm and arrived 15 mins early and were asked to come back at 2pm. I guess that explains why there were a bunch of people outside. Anyways, 2pm hits and everyone started to line up to get seated. There were 6 tables including us. The logistics for the service is a bit slow. We got our glass of water but the tea didn't come till almost 2:40 and our food didn't arrived till 2:50 I got very hungry. Our waitress keeps refilling our glass of water though. Now that I think back... why were our glasses of water kept getting refilled instead of our tea Anyways, the ambiance and food a pretty good. We were sitting beside the window with a cute plant decor. The music is a bit loud for afternoon tea. Foodwise, I really like their scones and savoury truffle pastry and slider. Overall, I think they are so used to brunch service that their tea service is a bit different from other tea places. read more

Palate Kitchen - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Exceptional! Food the way it should be! What an amazing chef! Jorge or server also went out of his way to provide wonderful service and kindness. This restaurant is exceptional ! read more

Palate Kitchen - Brisket eggs Benedict - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Robust flavours but modernized to achieve taste explosion. The cheese, hummus, arugula/verde sauce provided the necessary umami, lifting the clean lamb taste. I will say that the cookery of the protein is pretty darn good, succulent, pink, and still moist and tender. The lack of fat is not an issue due to plenty of garnishes and everything was fresh. read more

Palate Kitchen - Lamb Bistro Toast - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came by for another delicious lunch! Got the Mediterranean bowl ($19). Super filling and healthy with miso dressing on the side. The falafel was nice and crispy - very flavourful. Grilled zucchini and broccolini was great too. read more

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Brunch is the reason why I look forward to the weekends. The French toast is really unique. It is definitely a must-try for anyone who loves sweet and deep-fried. The Egg Benedict is remarkable! A slice of ciabatta bread topped with pulled pork, sautéed spinach, homemade hollandaise, and soft-poached eggs. It is a delicious dish with tender egg whites encased around a gooey golden yolk. Bravo! Located at 848 W Hastings Street in Downtown Vancouver. It is a 5-min walk south of the Vancouver Convention Centre. It is good to treat yourselves to an enjoyable brunch pre- or post-COVID vaccination. Food: 5/5 Must Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 4/5 Yay! Price: $30-50 for two (brunch) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: would suggest to plan your trip. The parking is expensive in downtown. Tips: * can access their website to book your table. * has good atmosphere and it's perfect for girls gathering. * has amount of seatings with two separate upstair areas. Great view! Would I Return: Yes ‍ read more

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Beautiful restaurant - don't let it's nondescript facade fool you. We decided on take away though to take advantage of our hotel views. The signature palate breakfast was a perfect balance of expertly made over easy eggs along with soft and chewy bacon, sausage, mini roasted potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, and rustic bread. A feast for one, but could fill two. But did I stop there? Noooooo. Also got the Marscapone hot cakes. The hot cake itself was a bit dry, but the berry mascarpone, maple syrup (this is Canada, folks), fresh berries, and seeds enhanced the dish. Will try their famous French toast next time! My order came right on their estimated time and the hostess was very friendly. Good vibes w good food! Enjoy a good brunch and then burn those Kcals with a nice walk on the path by the harbor for a perfect Saturday! read more

Palate Kitchen - Signature Palate breakfast plus berry marscapone hot cakes. - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Was lucky to snack 0945 brunch reservations on a weekday with friends. Here is what we ordered: Mascarpone Hot Cake: Moist, not too sweet Eggs Benedict with Gravalax Salmon Moroccan Meatballs Skillet with Poached Eggs: Super tasty, great to soak up with the toasted sourdough Sausage Skillet with Poached Eggs We also ordered mimosas and coffee. It's a beautiful heritage space with high ceilings and gorgeous panels of crown molding. Service was excellent and attentive. This is a great spot for a get-together over yummy food. read more

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Ambiance was great and the food was delicious. Will come back if we ever make it back to Vancouver! read more

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Great brunch place to bring friends and family! Yummy food! I love the burgers they got there and the vibe is also quite nice as well. Seems to get busy on weekends but weekdays is pretty easy to get a table without reservations read more

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I've only been to this establishment once and the dining experience was okay. The place seemed slightly understaffed, however the servers themselves were friendly and doing their best to provide great service, so I'd say the service itself was good especially in light of circumstance. The table we were sat at was really small with no where to put our bags and coats in the winter and located right in the centre of the restaurant, it was just kinda of uncomfortable. The food here was delicious, it disappeared fast. I remember the hash browns where done really well which can sometimes be a gamble. The price of the food was more pricy which makes sense for what is served, I only wish sitting inside was more comfortable. Mind you I've only been hear once and the service was good and the food was good so I still it's worth definitely checking out :) read more

The eggs Benedict here *chef's kiss* with pulled pork. Loved this dish. My friend made reservations here on a Saturday. It is a great space with 2 floors. We were seated on the 2nd floor near the windows and corner spot. Great seating. Decor is simple and stylish. Loved the vibe of this place. Food was great. And they had a strawberry/rose drink option which my friend and I tried. On the more pricey side but definitely worth it! read more

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This place is utterly disgusting. I order a smoke salmon avocado toast and there was literally a huge lump of unseasoned avocado in the middle of my toast. It looked so nasty I could I could not even eat it. Who serves avocado toast this way?? It's a very simple dish and for a restaurant to mess it up is disturbing. I also had the hot cake and it tasted like a dry piece of cornbread with extra sugar. Would not recommend read more

Palate Kitchen - Smoked salmon avocado toast - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here on a random Tuesday morning and it was delicious. The eggs Benedict and avocado toast were phenomenal. We got there super early and got a window seat up above and had a great view. The service was so attentive and friendly. Not to mention the coffee was smooth and a great way to start the day. Can't wait to come again. read more

Came for brunch on a Sunday morning. The inside is pretty impressive. Very light and minimalistic. The food options were the basics so everyone should be able to find something they like. This will be a short review as I didn't love it but didn't hate it. Probably won't be back as the food didn't wow me or inspire me to come back to try something different. Service was fine. Really no complaints! Just not a regular spot for me by any means. read more

Palate Kitchen - Healthy Heuvos - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Good place but not extraordinary. No complaints about the Benedict or the breakfast plate, they were fine. They also had a wide selection of drinks, including some cocktails and wine. The service was good and quick and the place looks pretty cool. read more

Palate Kitchen - The breakfast plate and the Benedict - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Their huevos rotos are so delicious! Lots of meat, great flavor, everything was cooked to perfection . Service was phenomenal, friendly multilingual staff. Ambiance was great, no wait time, everything was very clean and open. Get the hot chocolate, it is amazing! read more

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Really enjoyed our brunch today. Party of 6 including two toddlers. The venue is so classy and modern. The service is speedy and attentive except for bringing the youngest child's meal out last even though it was yogurt and fruit and toppings. Affordable, delicious--only one dish disappointed and that was the marscapone hot cake--it was dry and dense. My favorite was actually finishing the kid's yogurt and granola though I also enjoyed finishing wifey's French toast and my own kefta skillet though the meat was a little salty. The coffees and teas are tasty. read more

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I came here for brunch when the restaurant had started running for a few days. It is very spacious and the ceiling is very high. Basically the restaurant is wide open in the middle with stairs to go to the second floor. If you look at the interior photos, tables and chairs are on each side of the second floor. The ground floor definitely has chairs and tables. Many servers were serving customers. All of them were friendly. The one who served us was called Amy (if I didn't memorize her name wrong). She got her working holiday or working visa to come to Canada from New Zealand. She was very friendly and chatted with us. She introduced the special dishes to us. We placed an order with her after we settled down. We ordered a cup of latte and a cup of flat white. Both tasted good. Their coffee was leaning towards the sour side but the flavour was manageable. We also ordered lamb 24 and Kefta tagine. Again please see attached photos. Both dishes tasted great. They were very unique that they were the restaurant's signature dishes. One thing that I did not like was the wait time. It was quite long! Since we had sat down and ordered the beverages and food, it took more than half an hour. Since we had been waiting for the food for so long, we definitely wanted to sit longer and enjoyed the environment. Would I come back to try other dishes or the coffee beverages? I guess so. It's good to come here with friends or family. But be expected that you may have to wait for the food for a long time unless the restaurant has changed to be more efficient. read more

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This place was super cute and had a European feel. Our breakfast portions were HUGE and everyone enjoyed their food. We tried their French toast, eggs Benedict, waffles with eggs and bacon, and lox platter. Their coffee was also quite tasty. So much so that if you save your receipt you can get a discount on a bag of their coffee to take home. Bonus! read more

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They called it a hot cake but it wasn't even slightly warm... They we're having major service issues. We ordered our drinks and waited a long while and watched the food plates stack up on the window, so many they started putting them outside the warmer lights. After our food had arrived the server came and said they could not make a pour over coffee because the barista was too busy. So my husband asked for a regular coffee. My hotcakes were not hot. Husband liked his eggs Benny and said the eggs were cooked perfect but the bread was a little too thick. I wanted to like this place more but it fell a little flat for us. read more

Palate Kitchen - Eggs Benny - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We came in and it was busy! Luckily, we booked a reservation a night before! As soon as we walked in, we noticed their little cafe again. It was cute and not very packed. Once we reached the main dining area, it was filled with laughs and lots of groups. We were seated and ordered. We were surprised with how quickly the drinks came and the food followed quickly after!! The food was great, the service was wonderful and the drinks were even better than I thought! It was lovely to finally try this place. We've tried a few times but it was full and the last time, it was closed! But we finally caught them! Thank you guys! read more

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Tip: Make a reservation as they get busy! It is definitely a brunch place for you and your girls to gab and chat. The ambiance is great and the food is pretty to look at. The food is decent but I wouldn't come back just for the food. The food is super Instragramable. The French toast should definitely be shared and it was really yummy and I wasn't disappointed. However their other toasts were good but not mind blowing. I am going to be a blunt: this place is for basic people and not for real foodies. I fully admit I am basic and love my PSL but you have been warned. This place won't impress your foodie friends especially since there are so many other brunch places with better food, portion and price. read more

Palate Kitchen - French Toast - worth it - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love the decor and aesthetic of this spot, we came in for a brunch and I recall my friend and I discussing how we had no idea we were going to walk into such a fairytale looking place. I got a version of the Mezze plate that came with avocadoes, falafels, hummus and mixed greens and it was heavenly. I also ordered their matcha latte and the art was impeccable as well read more

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Steak and eggs were good but the steak felt small and had a lot of butter. Service was great! Liked the high ceilings and wide open spaces. read more

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One of the most memorable brunches I've had. Everything was perfect. Decor was inviting, drinks and food absolutely amazing. Our server accommodated every request and made sure we had everything. Every single thing our party ordered was delicious. We got the waffles for the table and they were so fluffy. read more

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Great food and selection of items. Very intimate seating area and very clean! The hosts weren't as attentive and did not immediately assist but our server was exceptional. Mocktails were enjoyable and the entire experience was great. read more

Palate Kitchen - Fruit Crunch Bowl - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Enjoyed the brunch/breakfast at Palate Kitchen. They have a good variety of options on their menu. I ordered the chai tea latte with almond milk and it was perfectly spiced and delicious. For food, they have a few fully loaded toasts to choose from. I opted for the lamb bistro toast and added mushrooms. The lamb bistro toast includes slices of slow cooked lamb, emmental cheese, hummus, greens and fried egg. It was a good portion size for me and had all the flavours I liked. Would definitely come back again. read more

Palate Kitchen - Lamb sirloin toast - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came here for brunch with a friend. We ordered the fjord toast, pulled pork eggs benny and the mini hot cake. I liked the fjord toast the most but I do find it to be pricey for a toast ($19). The eggs benny doesn't come with any sides (additional +$) but it was very savoury and rich. Read my full review on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/palate-kitchen-contemporary-brunch-in-downtown-vancouver/ read more

Palate Kitchen - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A new brunch concept by Palate and I was thoroughly impressed! They have brunch for dine in and we got the salmon eggs benedict and it was on point! The eggs were runny just how I like them and the bread was toasted to perfection. I was a big fan of the sesame and pumpkin seeds sprinkled around which add just a bit more flavor. Coffee was to the normal excellent Pallet standards. Highly recommend! read more

Palate Kitchen - Salmon eggs benedict with a latte - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Space - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Value for money - 4/5 Overall - 4/5 Palate Kitchen is Pallet Coffee Roaster's restaurant concept and is one of the newer additions to the downtown restaurant scene. I came here with a friend during a special promotion where they were offering 30% off dinner, and overall had a good experience. The restaurant interiors are lovely and I think that the place works well for either daytime or nighttime dining, allowing for 2 distinct experiences. Based on other Yelp photos and reviews that I saw, it seems like this is more of a brunch/lunch spot though. We sat in the upstairs section that was on the opposite side of the restaurant entrance. There were other groups in tables near us but the acoustics were good and it was not noisy at all, and still felt private enough. Our server was really personable and knowledgeable about the menu, which I appreciated. She was also very attentive and came back several times to top up our water and check in on us during our meal. We started off with the mezze platter - an assortment of Mediterranean foods including grilled halloumi cheese, falafel, meatballs and hummus. Everything here was done well and had complementary flavor profiles. For my main dish, I ordered the halibut which came with risotto. I was pleasantly surprised to receive not one, but two pieces of halibut which was rather generous. The halibut was fresh and perfectly cooked but a bit salty. It seemed like it was marinated with salt yet also there was some finishing salt added. The risotto with mushrooms was tasty, but some areas of the risotto were a tad bit undercooked. Overall the food was good but could use a little further refinement. Although we said we were full, our server insisted on offering us dessert - on the house. The chocolate mousse was rich and delectable. It was good for sharing and had a lot of interesting flavors - sweet and tart. read more

Palate Kitchen - halibut with risotto - Restaurants Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We went crazy with egg Benedict. Staff were very nice Thanks for the great service, highly recommend this place, we will come back for sure :) read more

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