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    Roundel Cafe

    3.5 (175 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Braised Pulled Beef Benny with Havarti and Habanero Hollandaise
    Meaghan C.

    Getting brunch in this city can be harder than scoring a second date because everywhere you turn, you can bet your bottom dollar you'll be waiting in line. Some places just feel good inside though and for me, Roundel Cafe is that good place. Must have been fate that I stumbled upon this gem of a cafe because I'll admit I wasn't looking for this place at first but love has a funny way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it. Working in the area that fateful day, I emerged from a dark room mid afternoon in dire need of fresh air and speedy sustenance in the form of soup and bread. Walked into another cafe at first and was denied but told to check out Roundel because their soup is top notch, and boy was it. Since then, I now eagerly look await the days I get to work in the area just for my 30 minutes of daybreak heaven - Soup and Buttered Toast for $6! Today we are not talking about soup and toast though. Today we are talking about their brunch because I do not do brunch on account of having to wait in lines and put on pants too early in the morning, but I do do brunch if it is at Roundel Cafe. The quirky restaurant with its neighbourhood diner vibe was full but we only had a short 5-10 minute wait and what's a small wait if you're in good company sitting outside on their cheery turquoise seats? No wait at all. Full Disclosure - I won a contest with them and had a gift certificate so my meal was free but I would go again and I would pay my own money to boot. Opted for the Fresh Tomato, Brie, and Green Onion Omelette ($12.95) this morn. Simple and fresh, with a small side of pan fried potatoes and two slices of toast - what a civilized affair. Pan potatoes were on the dry side but that also means they didn't taste like a pile of grease. In hindsight, I probably shouldn't have gone for the brie omelette because I don't tend to favour mounds of brie all at once but we all make mistakes and next time i'll just opt for the Ham and Cheddar. Ian dived head first into their Benny of the Day because he lives every day as if it's his last and he could not have been happier. Braised Carne Con Chile (Pulled Beef) with Havarti and Habanaro Hollandaise ($12.95) was straight up his alley with fiery kick from the habaneros cutting the richness from the havarti and hollandaise. Whoever told you this isn't exactly what you were looking for after a HIIT class on a Saturday morning at 11 am was lying to you. Yes - Free for me this time, but would I pay to go again next time? The food is very decent here and the prices competitive but don't get it fooled - the real magic in this place is the service and you just cannot put a price on that. Every time I step in, the ladies welcome me with a chipper greeting and a cheery smile and if I had to liken it to anything, it would be the Cheers of brunch places. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you just want to go where everybody knows your name. And they're always glad you came.

    Herman E.

    Healthy diner. That's what this place is to me. I've never seen brown rice offered in a diner before. I almost cried. Seriously. Food ordered beef burger on whole wheat bun with side of brown rice and fresh salad - emphasis added. This is about as healthy as it gets for a burger. I did not see fries on the menu - I may have missed it though. Eggs benny with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Everything was well prepared. Nothing processed, except for the bread. Even the ketchup was made in house. Eating a burger with brown rice - I was about to cry the whole time. My daughter was wondering about me. You're probably wondering about me. This place is a drive across town for me. If I'm in the hood and I need food, this is high on my list. One caveat, it's hot in here during the summer. There is no aircon, only a couple of overhead fans circulating hot air.

    Elizabeth K.

    I have to give this place 5 stars because of the amazing service (and the hollandaise sauce. Aw man.) Roundel Cafe is great. It is in a small building, however, it feels perfectly cozy when you sit down. I (of course) had the eggs benny and it was really really good. Our server was amazing, super attentive and listed out the specials right when we sat down. I had the sockeye benny and the salmon was fresh and yummy.

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    Kit Yee Y.

    The breakfast here was great. I didn't have to wait for a table on Saturday luckily. The restaurant was very busy though. Lineup at the entrance of the restaurant started around 11am. If you don't want to wait for a table, come here earlier. The interior of the restaurant looked old (not modern) but I enjoyed it especially the food and service. The menu was simple but it included a wide variety of breakfast for customers. The portion of each dish was about the right size. They used free range eggs for bennys and omelettes. The baked potatoes tasted fabulous! The salad on the side was fresh. The servers were friendly and checked on our needs once in a while. They wouldn't rush the customers to leave even though they had finished their meals quickly. The restaurant is located on East Hastings. It sounds like we had to look for parking on this busy street, but no! Just simply looked for parking on other streets or residential areas. The closer you park the higher chance you have to pay for a parking meter. Just drive two blocks away. You can find free parking on the street. My conclusion is that I would love to come here for breakfast or brunch, but not IHOP, Denny's and White Spot.

    Tofu and veggie scramble, with potatoes, salad and toast.
    Matt B.

    Another good brunch option in this neighbourhood, just off the intersection of Nanaimo and E Hastings. If you don't want to wait in line at Red Wagon, this is an excellent option. Old school diner feel, with lots of booth seating. With visited around 10am on a Sunday for brunch. I got the tofu and veggie scramble, which is done with a nice sesame sauce and plenty of veggies. Comes with nicely roasted potatoes, a side salad, and choice of bread. Very nice and substantial vegan option at ~$13. Bottomless coffee rounded the experience off nicely. Top-notch, friendly and helpful service. We will most certainly be back.

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    Damien M.

    Came here before going to PNE, delicious food.. good service. That's all I have to say

    Classic!
    Bianca W.

    Excellent ambience and friendly service! Had the Classic 2 eggs and ham with green salad- very good!

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    Love this restaurant for brunch - they have great specials. I would recommend going before 10am as it gets busy after 10 on the weekends.

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    I really enjoy coming here for their eggs benny. I love the diner look, service is a usually pretty good. My sunday go to!

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    Friendly staff with great food their Benny is one of the best !! Easy parking on side street .

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    Smashed

    Smashed

    4.0
    (9 reviews)
    5.0 km

    Easily one of the best burger joints in Vancouver! Super Smash Burgers delivers big flavour, great…read morevibes, and juicy, messy, crave-worthy burgers made from 100% Canadian-sourced Black Angus beef. We tried the Double Smash Burger (incredible caramelized edges and melt-in-your-mouth cheddar), the Curry Chicken Bap (a sweet and spicy dream with McDonnell's curry sauce), and their crispy, seasoned Shaking Gems--which are honestly addictive. We also loved that they use fresh, local ingredients and offer options for vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets. The staff was friendly, the vibe was fun, and everything tasted fresh and made with care. Great for a night out, post-party cravings, or any time you're hungry for something real. Bonus: It's inside Donnellan's Irish Pub so you can sip a cold one while smashing a burger. Address: Super Smash Burgers 1082 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC (inside Donnellan's Pub) Hours: Open Daily from 12 PM till late Instagram: @supersmashburgers

    Dropped by for a quick bite before a weeknight concert at the Orpheum, and it was pretty quiet as…read moreits hidden inside Donellans. I ordered the mushroom smash and upgraded to tater tots, and you get a choice of "flavour" for tater tots - I chose all dressed. The all-dressed flavour did not really come out very much so i just dipped it in the provided ketchup. When it first came out, there was a mixup in my order and it came out with plain fries - they were quick to fix their error and there was a generous portion of tater tots for the $6 upgrade fee. I'm not usually a fan of smash burgers but I have to say this one was cheesy and flavourful and I would get it again!

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    The Templeton

    The Templeton

    3.9
    (566 reviews)
    5.0 km
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    Staying downtown overnight we woke up hungry to rain outside so we knew a long walk for breakfast…read morewas not in the cards. Luckily we found The Templeton right around the corner. Solid reviews on Yelp had us on the way. What a great little spot! There used to be so many diners of this style, it's a shame so many are no longer there for us to enjoy a simpler time. It's 100% diner right down to the mini juke boxes in each booth to the red and chrome bar stools. Even found an old Kellogg's individual cereal box display like one we had in my parents diner in Ontario, that was very cool! The service was spot on with our two servers working in unison to get waters, tea, orders, delivering food, cleaning up like a well oiled team. They even have old fashioned milk shakes and an Hamilton Beach machine to blend them up. WOW, nostalgia. The food came out quickly and was cooked exactly as we asked, and it was plentiful and a solid breakfast for the price. My potatoes were a little greasy, to me, but everything else was perfect. The bacon, three slices, of good quality and perfectly crispy as ordered. We will most certainly return to The Templeton when downtown again. Our hotel close by, not so much, but this little gem, unquestionably!

    Old fashion style diner located on Granville Street…read more Gets busy during lunch time since they close up at 3:00pm, mainly catering to the neighborhood crowd. Portable old fashion jukeboxes on each table, too bad none are functioning, only for show, could have used a little Elvis Presley during my meal. Service staff so complimented the diner atmosphere, smiley, friendly, hustling used plates off the tables and eagerly waiting for their returning daily familiar customers. Ordered the classic benny and huevos rancheros. Hollandaise sauce on the benny was excellent with a slight lemon tanginess. Eggs runny, smoked ham on a crispy muffin. Heaven's perfect breakfast creation. Huevos rancheros could use improvement. Scrambled eggs with green pepper and onions could have used some additional seasoning. Black beans didn't seem fresh but then again I'm not a black bean expert, rosemary potatoes were crispy with a moist center. The retro vibe was 5 star, I was expecting retro .25 drinks and $5 breakfasts but alas inflation is an unstoppable monster in our everyday lives.

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    Love the retro diner vibes!
    Love the retro diner vibes!
    Mangled Eggs - hubby loved it!
    Mangled Eggs - hubby loved it!
    Eggs perfectly poached on my Pulled Pork Benny! So good!

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    Eggs perfectly poached on my Pulled Pork Benny! So good!
    Hundy

    Hundy

    3.8
    (87 reviews)
    4.9 km

    A low-key Valentine meal at Hundy was the perfect dinner choice. This review is for the food and…read morenot the experience of eating there. There is a speakeasy called The Stock Room in the back of Hundy where one can enjoy cocktails and burgers together. We sat at the bar at Stock Room and in addition to our drink orders, we ordered a couple of burgers and fries. Both the burger and fries were delicious. The meat was juicy and flavorful. The fries were hot and crispy. This is definitely a return for us the next time we visit Vancouver.

    While in Vancouver for a weekend getaway, the concierge at our hotel recommended coming to Hundy…read more He recommended it for its tasty burger, but also because it is the storefront for a speakeasy. After going to a local sporting event and looking for a late night bite to eat, we decided to come give them a try. The interior is quite minimalist, and the menu is simple. My husband wanted to try their bacon cheeseburger while I ordered a classic cheeseburger. We ordered one set of classic french fries and one set of poutine fries. While they were preparing our food, we made our way down the long hallway to the back where the speakeasy was located. We just wanted to peek our heads in, but didn't stay for a drink. The cool thing about Hundy is that the speakeasy will serve their food while apparently also serving up some tasty cocktails. But back to Hundy and the food. The cheeseburger was absolutely delicious and the french fries were cooked to crispy golden perfection. As for the poutine, it was some of the best that we had on our trip. So speakeasy aside, if you're looking for a good burger in Vancouver, I would definitely come check out Hundy.

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    Hundy
    Very hip vibe.
    Very hip vibe.
    Beef burgers, fries, cabbage slaw

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    Blaze Gourmet Burgers

    Blaze Gourmet Burgers

    4.4
    (51 reviews)
    3.9 km
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    This place is such a hidden gem for burger lovers! Our friend who works around the neighborhood…read moretook us there. The restaurant is spacious yet cozy with warm lightings. There's a full bar service with a bar tender, and a couple waitresses. We sat down with no wait time, and the server brought the menu right away. We each ordered a truffle mushroom blaze burger, with some sides of onion rings and yam fries. We also shared a crispy chicken poutine which was delicious. The crispy chicken was a little over fried, but the poutine and cheese made up for it. The truffle mushroom burger was very yummy with big portions. They are also flexible to customize the orders, with extra toppings, and switch it up for kids menu. Our waitress was also very patient with us and took down all of our customizations, and got them right. If you are looking for a nice local burger place with friendly staff, this is the place to be!

    I've heard a lot about Blaze gourmet burger but never had a chance to try them. Me and my partner…read morestopped by on a Thursday evening and got a spot right away. Their space is not too big but it is perfect for date night. In fact, most people there were on dates. The aesthetics of their space is designed for date nights. They not only have burgers but also a cafe which coffee. I got their diablo picante beef burger which had lettucem avacado, jalapeno, pico de gayo, chipotle mayom sour cream, AND TORTILLA CHIPS inside the burger! I was so excited to try this mexican style gourmet burger. I will say it definitely lived up to the hype and I will say do not get this if you don't like spice because it was spicy. My partner got their blaze poutine which was not bad, but nothing great at the same time. They had a special bali coffee which they recommended so we got that but I would give it a 3/5 for that. Overall not bad!

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    Cheeseburgers
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    Cheese Slap

    Cheese Slap

    4.3
    (14 reviews)
    4.8 km

    Stumbled across this place right on Granville, and it was so good?! It definitely SLAPPED…read more Double Slap Smash Burger ($13.99): Nicely smashed double patty with melty cheese on a soft bun. Comes with some tomatoes, lettuce and pickles too. Yum! Thin fries were just ok, tossed in black pepper - I appreciate the extra effort. OG Philly Cheesesteak ($15.99): Honestly super impressed with the portions, the meat and cheese were literally overflowing from the bun, the basket was the only thing keeping it in check. Saucy too. Comes with grilled onions, green peppers & provolone cheese. So much meat I had to take it to go. Super worth it, and very delicious. Hot sauce, ketchup and ranch bottles near the cash register - self-serve. There's only 3 tables (seats 4/table), so it fills up quick. Circulation is pretty bad and gets very stuffy, and it's sort of an open kitchen/diner vibe so you can see the grill and the staff making your order. Wish they would add some coleslaw or salad as side options, as the whole meal was definitely super greasy, ultra meaty and filling. Definitely hits the spot if that's EXACTLY what you're looking for though. Reasonably priced as well. I also saw pizza on display, but they looked..alright. 10/10 would recommend this place for smash burgers and cheesesteaks!

    This is nice little place along Granville. I was craving for a burger and the pictures along the…read moresidewalk just called out to me. It's not gourmet but it did the job. I ordered the Smash burger single, they have double and tripple beef patties, it was big enough for me. I was looking for a combo, with fries or side, but they didn't have any. They even have tandoori options. Price ranges from. $10-$15 -- not bad! The place was well kept, clean. Service was fast and straightforward. This place is decent.

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    Tandoori Chicken Burger - flavorful and balanced! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood
    Tandoori Chicken Burger - flavorful and balanced! IG - @bilalandjesseatfood
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